Exercise / Working out

Fugitoid Jones · 08-12-2010, 02:17 AM

I was just wondering who here likes to work out or exercise and if so how often and how much? I really enjoy exercising and I enjoy hearing other people's experiences working out and trying to be/get in shape.

*Katie* · 08-12-2010, 06:27 AM

I like to run. I try and go at least 30 minutes a day. It's been so hot outside lately though. I've been a little lazy. I also do some light weight training.

I'm no workout buff....but I do try and stay in shape.

*Eiko* · 08-12-2010, 07:13 AM

I get my exercise by walking my dog every day. Also my 2 kids do little athletics every weekend but we like to go to the track almost every afternoon after they fin school to do some training and i join in its a lot of fun.

Charlotte_Sometimes · 08-12-2010, 07:18 AM

I pretty much just take walks and eat healthy. It seems to be enough for me.
Lately I've been considering arobics too though.

*MrPliggins* · 08-12-2010, 07:24 AM

I lift weights about 2-3 times a week since the beginning of the year. It was my new year's resolution to get a little bit more toned and I've been keeping up pretty well. On the days I don't lift, I usually go for a walk or ride a bike. I could never stay "with it" my entire life until now. I guess because I'm seeing results.

Wingnut · 08-12-2010, 08:10 AM

50 pushups a day, a few pull ups and a bike ride. Maybe throw on some Jock Jams 2. Whatever i'm feeling on that particular day

Look at me all pale and flexed out in this mofo

Peanut · 08-12-2010, 12:00 PM

I'm getting fatter all the time, despite the fact I work like a f*cking animal. And it's in contracting, so it's fully physical labour all the damn time. I chalk it up to living on my own and the after effects of my job. I constantly eat take-out, and I'm so tired when I get home all I want to do is sit and relax. Sucks, yo.

*plastroncafe* · 08-12-2010, 12:05 PM

I'm a big fan of the Pushup/Situp/Squat challenge programs. Also walking or biking as a means of transportation.

I keep telling myself that someday I'm going to start jogging, but I really hate running so that day keeps getting pushed back.

愛 · 08-12-2010, 12:16 PM

I would like to try and get back into bike riding, but it's always incredibly hot outside. Makes it tough to do it for long periods of time. So instead of working out, I skip a meal.

**Kali** · 08-12-2010, 12:30 PM

I'm kinda limited in the exercises I can do, but on the other hand I rarely sit still. Even when I'm on the computer I take breaks to walk around the house. I don't drive so I end up doing a lot of walking. I also enjoy low-impact exercises like tai chi, qi gong, and bellydance, and I might do some strength training if I don't have anything else to do that day.

*Samhain* · 08-12-2010, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Peanut

I'm getting fatter all the time, despite the fact I work like a f*cking animal. And it's in contracting, so it's fully physical labour all the damn time. I chalk it up to living on my own and the after effects of my job. I constantly eat take-out, and I'm so tired when I get home all I want to do is sit and relax. Sucks, yo.

No kidding. My job is very physical.

But im a big guy. 6 2'- 275lbs. So I could look alot worse if I was shorter.

Besides, no one wants to pick a fight with me.

Charlotte_Sometimes · 08-12-2010, 01:37 PM

I sure as hell wouldn't pick a fight with you. You're like, twice my mass

I've noticed these days that I actually HAVE to eat healthy to keep my shape under control.
I had alot of winter pounds that just wouldn't go away (and more added in spring) until I started dieting in the beginning of this summer, and managed to lose about 15 pounds.
My age must be creeping up on me. haha! I certainly can't eat whatever like I used to. lol

*gobo* · 08-12-2010, 02:42 PM

I workout haphazardly. I suck at scheduling. I can't provide my own transportation, but I try to get to the gym to make use of their machines a few times a week. I'd do all my excercising from home if my coordination was normal. Busting yourself in the mouth with dumbbells ain't fun... and it doesn't get any more appealing with practice.

*ToTheNines* · 08-12-2010, 03:43 PM

I force myself to run as much as possible, but I can only motivate myself to workout if somone's with me lol.

I miss the days of high school sports, where the coaches made me bust my ass and I didn't have to motivate myself.

*Spitfire* · 08-12-2010, 03:46 PM

I really need to start. My pants started to get a little more snug and that's a sign. I refuse to let myself get fat so I gotta tame this stomach before it gets any bigger. I've been bored binging too much, a habit I got into after surgery, so if I can curb that and start exercising I can reduce the belly. The first step is starting but before I can do that I need work out shoes. I jogged in my boots the other day and it seriously messed up my ankles.

*Brodie* · 08-12-2010, 04:53 PM

I picked up a pedometer for free, which had me looking into how much a healthy person should be walking, then I ended up purchasing a real one. I keep it on every day, and hit the "Average healthy person" point every day, but always try to exceede it somehow, jogging, or walking, or hiking. I've been into hiking for a bit.

As far as diet, I don't have one. I'm skinny, but I always want to be more toned. I imagine a proper diet would help with that, but buying your own groceries in a college setting can set you back a bit with cheap vs. healthy. I try though, but I also love gummy bears. What a horrible night to have a curse.

Peanut · 08-12-2010, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by samhain88

No kidding. My job is very physical.

But im a big guy. 6 2'- 275lbs. So I could look alot worse if I was shorter.

Besides, no one wants to pick a fight with me.

Same with me. Thankfully I'm tall enough where my weight evens out over my body, but I'm starting to feel uncomfortable with it. I've already started eating a lot healthier, but then my fiance brings home a huge tub of gummy worms and it all goes to hell.

~~Leo656~~ · 08-12-2010, 05:46 PM

Peanut, I know EXACTLY what you mean. After moving furniture 8, 10, sometimes 15 hours a day, the last thing I wanna do is cook! Easiest thing in the world to do is just order a pizza, but it adds up. People always say to me, "you're a mover so you must not need to work out." Bullsh*t! Doing physical labor like you and I do isn't "exercise", just body abuse, and the fact that laborers tend to eat pizza and take-out several times a week combined with the fact that there's very little gym time left in the day is a huge problem. I know for a fact that I'd work out twice as much if I had a less strenuous job, because I used to live at the gym.

I was never a monster or anything, but if I could all I'd do is eat, read comics, work out and play video games all day, every day. Right now I'm just working out on my own before I get a gym job and get to lift for free. Iron Gym push-ups and dips (I don't trust hanging it on the doorframe for pull-ups), crunches with weights, and a little bit of running (which I HATE but have to do now that I'm a wrestler).

Actually, getting into wrestling was great for getting into shape fast. We would do drills where you'd have to run the ropes until they told you to stop, and other times you would have to run the ropes and duck a clothesline each time until they would drop you with one. Whenever you stopped or took a clothesline they would drag you up by the hair and make you keep going. There were times I was glad, because if they didn't drag me up I wouldn't have been able to get my legs under me!

I think most people that don't work out are just intimidated. Part of the reason I wanted to be a trainer was so that I could teach people how easy a healthy lifestyle can be once you clear your mind of distractions and realize how serious your health is.

*XERO* · 08-12-2010, 06:34 PM

Having polymyositis, I'm EXTREMELY limited on what I can do with my body. I can't run, jump, or even crawl, yet, so I try to work with what I got. When I'm not at the hospital doing physical therapy, I'm at home trying to do regular chores, like vacuuming the floor or washing dishes.

As for exercises themselves, I do standing pushups against the wall, leg stretches on my bed, and basic arm raises. You know... stuff that I SHOULD be able to do automatically, but is really difficult.

It's like I'm Atlas and the world's on my shoulders. And by world... I mean a small ass rock.

~~Leo656~~ · 08-12-2010, 06:37 PM

I can't even imagine dealing with that sh*t. You might suck at bench presses but you're stronger than I am, sir.

08-12-2010, 02:17 AM	#1
Fugitoid Jones Stone Warrior Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: D'hoonib, VT Posts: 886	Exercise / Working out I was just wondering who here likes to work out or exercise and if so how often and how much? I really enjoy exercising and I enjoy hearing other people's experiences working out and trying to be/get in shape. __________________ "You are right, I have always known about man. From the evidence, I believe his wisdom must walk hand and hand with his idiocy. His emotions must rule his brain. He must be a warlike creature who gives battle to everything around him, even himself." -Dr. Zaius

08-12-2010, 06:27 AM	#2
Katie Just...way too serious. Join Date: May 2005 Location: purgatory Posts: 3,519	I like to run. I try and go at least 30 minutes a day. It's been so hot outside lately though. I've been a little lazy. I also do some light weight training. I'm no workout buff....but I do try and stay in shape. __________________ THE WORLD IS JUST AWESOME

08-12-2010, 07:13 AM	#3
Eiko Aussie and Proud Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Foot HQ Australia Posts: 1,816	I get my exercise by walking my dog every day. Also my 2 kids do little athletics every weekend but we like to go to the track almost every afternoon after they fin school to do some training and i join in its a lot of fun. __________________

08-12-2010, 07:18 AM	#4
Charlotte_Sometimes Thug Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: In someone else's dream Posts: 89	I pretty much just take walks and eat healthy. It seems to be enough for me. Lately I've been considering arobics too though. __________________

08-12-2010, 08:10 AM	#6
Wingnut Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pao Pao Café Posts: 1,264	50 pushups a day, a few pull ups and a bike ride. Maybe throw on some Jock Jams 2. Whatever i'm feeling on that particular day Look at me all pale and flexed out in this mofo __________________ "I'll be what I wanna do."

08-12-2010, 07:24 AM	#5
MrPliggins Foot Elite Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 3,051	I lift weights about 2-3 times a week since the beginning of the year. It was my new year's resolution to get a little bit more toned and I've been keeping up pretty well. On the days I don't lift, I usually go for a walk or ride a bike. I could never stay "with it" my entire life until now. I guess because I'm seeing results.

08-12-2010, 12:00 PM	#7
Peanut Second Gear Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The New World Posts: 15,422	I'm getting fatter all the time, despite the fact I work like a f*cking animal. And it's in contracting, so it's fully physical labour all the damn time. I chalk it up to living on my own and the after effects of my job. I constantly eat take-out, and I'm so tired when I get home all I want to do is sit and relax. Sucks, yo.

08-12-2010, 12:16 PM	#9
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	I would like to try and get back into bike riding, but it's always incredibly hot outside. Makes it tough to do it for long periods of time. So instead of working out, I skip a meal.

08-12-2010, 12:30 PM	#10
Kali Inactive Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: California! Posts: 11,101	I'm kinda limited in the exercises I can do, but on the other hand I rarely sit still. Even when I'm on the computer I take breaks to walk around the house. I don't drive so I end up doing a lot of walking. I also enjoy low-impact exercises like tai chi, qi gong, and bellydance, and I might do some strength training if I don't have anything else to do that day.

08-12-2010, 01:37 PM	#12
Charlotte_Sometimes Thug Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: In someone else's dream Posts: 89	I sure as hell wouldn't pick a fight with you. You're like, twice my mass I've noticed these days that I actually HAVE to eat healthy to keep my shape under control. I had alot of winter pounds that just wouldn't go away (and more added in spring) until I started dieting in the beginning of this summer, and managed to lose about 15 pounds. My age must be creeping up on me. haha! I certainly can't eat whatever like I used to. lol __________________ Last edited by Charlotte_Sometimes; 08-12-2010 at 01:46 PM.

08-12-2010, 02:42 PM	#13
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	I workout haphazardly. I suck at scheduling. I can't provide my own transportation, but I try to get to the gym to make use of their machines a few times a week. I'd do all my excercising from home if my coordination was normal. Busting yourself in the mouth with dumbbells ain't fun... and it doesn't get any more appealing with practice. __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell. Last edited by gobo; 08-12-2010 at 04:00 PM.

08-12-2010, 03:43 PM	#14
ToTheNines Col. Stinkmeaner Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 19,359	I force myself to run as much as possible, but I can only motivate myself to workout if somone's with me lol. I miss the days of high school sports, where the coaches made me bust my ass and I didn't have to motivate myself.

08-12-2010, 03:46 PM	#15
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	I really need to start. My pants started to get a little more snug and that's a sign. I refuse to let myself get fat so I gotta tame this stomach before it gets any bigger. I've been bored binging too much, a habit I got into after surgery, so if I can curb that and start exercising I can reduce the belly. The first step is starting but before I can do that I need work out shoes. I jogged in my boots the other day and it seriously messed up my ankles. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

08-12-2010, 04:53 PM	#16
Brodie Certified Teacher Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Bizarro Metropolis Posts: 6,495	I picked up a pedometer for free, which had me looking into how much a healthy person should be walking, then I ended up purchasing a real one. I keep it on every day, and hit the "Average healthy person" point every day, but always try to exceede it somehow, jogging, or walking, or hiking. I've been into hiking for a bit. As far as diet, I don't have one. I'm skinny, but I always want to be more toned. I imagine a proper diet would help with that, but buying your own groceries in a college setting can set you back a bit with cheap vs. healthy. I try though, but I also love gummy bears. What a horrible night to have a curse. __________________ Stupendous Monster

08-12-2010, 05:46 PM	#18
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	Peanut, I know EXACTLY what you mean. After moving furniture 8, 10, sometimes 15 hours a day, the last thing I wanna do is cook! Easiest thing in the world to do is just order a pizza, but it adds up. People always say to me, "you're a mover so you must not need to work out." Bullsh*t! Doing physical labor like you and I do isn't "exercise", just body abuse, and the fact that laborers tend to eat pizza and take-out several times a week combined with the fact that there's very little gym time left in the day is a huge problem. I know for a fact that I'd work out twice as much if I had a less strenuous job, because I used to live at the gym. I was never a monster or anything, but if I could all I'd do is eat, read comics, work out and play video games all day, every day. Right now I'm just working out on my own before I get a gym job and get to lift for free. Iron Gym push-ups and dips (I don't trust hanging it on the doorframe for pull-ups), crunches with weights, and a little bit of running (which I HATE but have to do now that I'm a wrestler). Actually, getting into wrestling was great for getting into shape fast. We would do drills where you'd have to run the ropes until they told you to stop, and other times you would have to run the ropes and duck a clothesline each time until they would drop you with one. Whenever you stopped or took a clothesline they would drag you up by the hair and make you keep going. There were times I was glad, because if they didn't drag me up I wouldn't have been able to get my legs under me! I think most people that don't work out are just intimidated. Part of the reason I wanted to be a trainer was so that I could teach people how easy a healthy lifestyle can be once you clear your mind of distractions and realize how serious your health is.

08-12-2010, 06:34 PM	#19
XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Having polymyositis, I'm EXTREMELY limited on what I can do with my body. I can't run, jump, or even crawl, yet, so I try to work with what I got. When I'm not at the hospital doing physical therapy, I'm at home trying to do regular chores, like vacuuming the floor or washing dishes. As for exercises themselves, I do standing pushups against the wall, leg stretches on my bed, and basic arm raises. You know... stuff that I SHOULD be able to do automatically, but is really difficult. It's like I'm Atlas and the world's on my shoulders. And by world... I mean a small ass rock. __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

08-12-2010, 06:37 PM	#20
~~Leo656~~ Banned Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: nWo Country Posts: 27,703	I can't even imagine dealing with that sh*t. You might suck at bench presses but you're stronger than I am, sir.