Poll of the Day > *gasping for air* I am out of shape.

(+) Yeah! (+)

I bought adjustable dumbbells off a coworker that are 52 pounds each. I had to walk them from my car to my apartment. If I had to guess, the distance might be like half a football field, more or less. The fact that this wiped me out makes me sad. I want to set a goal to get back in shape. I'm thinking maybe of posting each workout I do on the the days that I do them so that way I have a bit of accountability. Even if I only do like 10 push-ups for the day, I'll post it. Anyone want to join me?

Yes! But I don't really know what to do.

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I should probably join you, because I need to get back to working out and being healthier myself. But I already know I'm not currently in the right state to actually commit. Godspeed though!

I feel it. I stopped biking regularly back in like March when my school shut down (when I wasn't exactly biking a lot anyway, because winter, but I at least was walking instead), plus I went off my asthma meds for a while due to not havign a doctor to renew the prescription (and now my school insurance is gone so I'm off them again until I can afford them more comfortably), so trying to bike anywhere now is pretty rough. That's compounded by working from home, so I don't even have a regular commute to whip me into shape. It's hard to find the motivation to go out for a quick ride just for the sake of rebuilding my stamina, particularly where going anywhere interesting is pushing my current capabilities.

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SpeedDemon20 posted...

Yes! But I don't really know what to do.

Don't know what to do as in you don't know what workouts to do?
JigsawTDC posted...

I should probably join you, because I need to get back to working out and being healthier myself. But I already know I'm not currently in the right state to actually commit. Godspeed though!

Well what state are you in if not the right state!?
adjl posted...

I feel it. I stopped biking regularly back in like March when my school shut down (when I wasn't exactly biking a lot anyway, because winter, but I at least was walking instead), plus I went off my asthma meds for a while due to not havign a doctor to renew the prescription (and now my school insurance is gone so I'm off them again until I can afford them more comfortably), so trying to bike anywhere now is pretty rough. That's compounded by working from home, so I don't even have a regular commute to whip me into shape. It's hard to find the motivation to go out for a quick ride just for the sake of rebuilding my stamina, particularly where going anywhere interesting is pushing my current capabilities.

Yeah I was much more active prior to the pandemic. I was at my best when I was 25 which was 6 years ago. That's what I really want to get back to. I never was one for cardio, but I want to start implementing more of that into my routine now.

GunslingerGunsl posted...

Don't know what to do as in you don't know what workouts to do?

Yes! I have some exercise bands. That's about it. I can look up videos on YouTube probably. It's been long enough into the pandemic that there are probably plenty of home workout videos now.

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SpeedDemon20 posted...

Yes! I have some exercise bands. That's about it. I can look up videos on YouTube probably. It's been long enough into the pandemic that there are probably plenty of home workout videos now.

Even push-ups, lunges and squats without weights is a good place to start. There are probably a lot of things you can do with resistance bands.

GunslingerGunsl posted...

I never was one for cardio, but I want to start implementing more of that into my routine now.

I've always been terrible at cardio, mostly because of my asthma. Even treated, it's very much exercise-induced (it rarely does anything to me otherwise) and stuff like running very quickly leaves me in very rough respiratory shape. For whatever reason, biking is generally okay, probably because I tend to alternate between bursts of pushing really hard and coasting for a while. If I'm pedalling constantly at a high speed (like in a lower gear on a long hill, or any stationary bike), then it starts to be a problem.

SpeedDemon20 posted...

Yes! But I don't really know what to do.

There was a while when I was bothered by my lack of core strength (biking for long periods was hurting my lower back) and I was playing a lot of DotA, so I made a habit of holding a plank whenever I died until I respawned. That actually did a surprising amount for me (and gave me a seething hatred for Necrophos' ult, especially in late game >.>), for taking no additional time or equipment to do.

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Its weird going from 3rd in a triathlon to tired after walking up a flight of stairs.

So I'll join, I have a squat rack and bench in my apartment that I never use. Used it for the first time today. Super light, but still.

The nice thing about being out of shape is the bar is substantially lower.

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DrPrimemaster posted...

the bar is substantially lower.

Doesn't that make it harder to lift it?

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DrPrimemaster posted...

Its weird going from 3rd in a triathlon to tired after walking up a flight of stairs.

So I'll join, I have a squat rack and bench in my apartment that I never use. Used it for the first time today. Super light, but still.

The nice thing about being out of shape is the bar is substantially lower.

I would love to have a squat rack available at home. I had a bench but couldn't bring it with me when I moved from my grandmother's house to my apartment. I would like to go back to the gym, but I don't know what that would look like during the pandemic. I guess I gotta start up at home. I have some free weights, a stationary bicycle, and an olympic bar in my small patio.

adjl posted...

Doesn't that make it harder to lift it?

lol

GunslingerGunsl posted...

I would love to have a squat rack available at home. I had a bench but couldn't bring it with me when I moved from my grandmother's house to my apartment. I would like to go back to the gym, but I don't know what that would look like during the pandemic. I guess I gotta start up at home. I have some free weights, a stationary bicycle, and an olympic bar in my small patio.

I know gyms near me are open, don't know what they are like in Chicago though. Honestly, even with the squat rack in my apartment I still kind of want to go to the gym. There is just something to actually going somewhere to workout. I hate that my entire life from work to sleep takes place in my apartment.

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adjl posted...

Doesn't that make it harder to lift it?

https://i.imgur.com/PvybUDM.jpg

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I've had a slight pain in my knee for some time and I haven't been exercising as much lately. Running is my favorite but I'm afraid it'll make my knee feel worse so I just go for long walks instead. I don't have any weights but I guess I can do calisthenics or get a resistance band. The other problem is time since I've been working a ton of overtime all year.

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Guys, do we have days designated for specific parts? What days do we rest? Are we skipping leg day?

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I wanted to get in better shape this year. Unfortunately, this year is 2020.

I think people should get a free pass for letting themselves go a little this year. Those who actually got in shape are the true MVP's.

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ever since gyms have reopened I've been super tight with diet and routine, in my best shape in my recent memory

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SilentSeph posted...

I've had a slight pain in my knee for some time and I haven't been exercising as much lately. Running is my favorite but I'm afraid it'll make my knee feel worse so I just go for long walks instead. I don't have any weights but I guess I can do calisthenics or get a resistance band. The other problem is time since I've been working a ton of overtime all year.

That sucks about the running. Do you like biking? It's a little easier on the knees.
SpeedDemon20 posted...

Guys, do we have days designated for specific parts? What days do we rest? Are we skipping leg day?

You can make a schedule if you want. It usually helps to do that. I'm probably gonna set a small goal and just try to work out at least twice this week. Also, never skip leg day.
keyblader1985 posted...

I wanted to get in better shape this year. Unfortunately, this year is 2020.

I think people should get a free pass for letting themselves go a little this year. Those who actually got in shape are the true MVP's.

I don't think there is ever an excuse for getting lazy. There is always a way to exercise. We just like to give ourselves excuses. Me included.
Clench281 posted...

ever since gyms have reopened I've been super tight with diet and routine, in my best shape in my recent memory

The diet is the hardest part for me. I eat like crap. Luckily I'm naturally skinny. When I was in pretty good shape, I could see my abs despite my diet. Not because I was skinny, but because I actually had put on muscle. I still have a picture of me from then. I remember Charles from diso was one of the ones who complimented me when I posted it on ig. Made me feel good since he's a bodybuilder. haha.

GunslingerGunsl posted...

That sucks about the running. Do you like biking? It's a little easier on the knees.

I do, but I haven't owned a bike in years. I think that'd be a good alternative. Too bad it's getting colder out though haha

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SilentSeph posted...

I do, but I haven't owned a bike in years. I think that'd be a good alternative. Too bad it's getting colder out though haha

I got a stationary bike recently. They're not that expensive. Although, biking outside is probably more enjoyable.

Yeah I definitely like being outside whenever I can. I think I'm gonna invest in a nice bike soon. Or I'll turn up the difficulty setting on Ring Fit Adventure!

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GunslingerGunsl posted...

I still have a picture of me from then. I remember Charles from diso was one of the ones who complimented me when I posted it on ig. Made me feel good since he's a bodybuilder. haha.

Too bad he went prematurely bald from all the, you know, "creatine" use

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Clench281 posted...

Too bad he went prematurely bald from all the, you know, "creatine" use

xD is that what happened?

Maybe he was destined to go bald early, but it certainly didn't help

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At least he's more aerodynamic now.

I did some warm-up stretches and then 20 push-ups. I gotta go to bed now. I think I need to cut a game out of my routine. I just don't have time to do other things otherwise. If I cut Starcraft 2 out, I'll get about half an hour. If I cut out Dota 2, I'll get like 2 hours... but I love that game.

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I definitely walk at least 20k steps a day along with my daily calisthenics of vertical pushups, tiger pushups and qigong breathing exercises.

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I really want to but I can't because of my condition. I really hope it improves soon.

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I have a hard time lifting 50 pound horse food bags. It doesnt help that the bags are slippery and the food is compacted into a brick (I have to loosen it every time.) I bet I could run these bags over with our big pickup and it wouldnt loosen the food at all.

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First day back exercising today. Tried to keep it basic but im still completely wiped out. Proud that I finally did something.

15 minutes stationary bike
100 sit ups on an exercise ball
50 push ups

Nice work! I just did planks today. Two minutes for a standard plank, 45 seconds for each side plank, and a minute for Spider-Man planks

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Thanks! I'm hoping this topic helps. I figure it will be hard to ignore since I've been spending more time on here again. I might add planks to my next workout. Probably take a week to get back to a regular workout routine.

I think the topic will help. I don't really know what I'm doing in terms of creating a routine but I can at least try to motivate others lol.

My job encourages us to follow this 'Planksgiving' schedule where you do a variety of planks everyday for the month. At the end, you turn in your calendar for a shot at winning a raffle. I am sure 99% of employees are gonna ignore it and just turn in the calendars but I'm gonna try to follow it!

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How's the fitness coming along?

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Got sick like three days after posting this. So it hasn't gone anywhere yet. Just got tested for covid a few hours ago. I doubt it is covid, but my girlfriend insisted we both get tested. Hopefully restart my workouts next week.

That sucks, hope it's nothing serious!

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Thanks! I'm starting to feel better now, but the worst has always been at night when I try to sleep. The coughing gets pretty bad. We'll see how tonight goes.

When I was 23, I walked up the Eiffel Tower (674 steps) with my dad, who was 47, and didnt struggle as much as I do now. He also made it, and is also a drinker, so that leads me to believe that my food diet is trash.




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i got a smart trainer a couple of weeks ago since i'm not cycling to work anymore + the area I live in now doesn't really have much room for high intensity bike riding. it's pretty good, been trying to do 100km a week which is piss easy at the moment cause i have nowhere else to go.

anyone on zwift?

if anyone is running or cycling on strava i'll help to like your activities ;)

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