Weightlifting. Why don't you?
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Yeah buddy. I do judo and BJJ so I couldn't agree more.0 -
slinke2014 wrote: »Numberwang22 wrote: »I do a little of both and so far so good in terms of weightloss and getting/keeping some definition. My question on weights though and progressively doing more is whether it's sustainable in the long term.... I mean when I'm 60 I'm not sure I want to be lifting huge weights to maintain!
I will just leave this here old-broads-the-golden-years-of-pumping-iron
@Numberwang22
I think you meant to leave me this: https://www.stumptuous.com/old-broads-the-golden-years-of-pumping-iron !
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arditarose wrote: »I wish I could like cardio just like 25% as much as some of you guys.
Maybe you just need to try a different method. Basketball, hiking, biking, walking, running, skipping, jumping, tennis, handball, raquetball, swimming, frisbee, baseball, ... how can anyone dislike all cardio??0 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »arditarose wrote: »I wish I could like cardio just like 25% as much as some of you guys.
Maybe you just need to try a different method. Basketball, hiking, biking, walking, running, skipping, jumping, tennis, handball, raquetball, swimming, frisbee, baseball, ... how can anyone dislike all cardio??
*raises hand* I pretty much do! Except mountain hiking/skiing, which I can only do when I can make the 4-5 hr drive.
I still do it though, because I hate being out of shape more.0 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »arditarose wrote: »I wish I could like cardio just like 25% as much as some of you guys.
Maybe you just need to try a different method. Basketball, hiking, biking, walking, running, skipping, jumping, tennis, handball, raquetball, swimming, frisbee, baseball, ... how can anyone dislike all cardio??
*raises hand* I pretty much do! Except mountain hiking/skiing, which I can only do when I can make the 4-5 hr drive.
I still do it though, because I hate being out of shape more.
Ditto0 -
Need2Exerc1se wrote: »arditarose wrote: »I wish I could like cardio just like 25% as much as some of you guys.
Maybe you just need to try a different method. Basketball, hiking, biking, walking, running, skipping, jumping, tennis, handball, raquetball, swimming, frisbee, baseball, ... how can anyone dislike all cardio??
I'd probably bike or dance.0 -
Right now, personal anxiety I've been dealing with that's set me back completely (I've exercised maybe three times in the past two months). And a bit of fear of leaving my comfort zone because I want to start using the rack rather than the Smith machine they have on the women's side of the gym.
I always recommend getting a personal trainer for at least one session to walk you through the machines and areas, and have you learn a routine. Just so you can become more comfortable. @malibu927
Oh, I'm fine with free weights, as I've done squats up to 20-pound dumbbells and 55 pounds on the Smith. It's going over to the weight room rather than what's on the women's side that intimidates me.0 -
Right now, personal anxiety I've been dealing with that's set me back completely (I've exercised maybe three times in the past two months). And a bit of fear of leaving my comfort zone because I want to start using the rack rather than the Smith machine they have on the women's side of the gym.
I always recommend getting a personal trainer for at least one session to walk you through the machines and areas, and have you learn a routine. Just so you can become more comfortable. @malibu927
Oh, I'm fine with free weights, as I've done squats up to 20-pound dumbbells and 55 pounds on the Smith. It's going over to the weight room rather than what's on the women's side that intimidates me.
Your gym has a men's and women's side?0 -
it's boring. the end.0
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I find that what a lot of us think about when we think of cardio is boring. Getting on a machine and zoning out to the TV or phone for an increasingly longer period of time (as you get fitter) just is not interesting to me. I think the key to cardio not being boring for some of us is being invested in what we are doing. I don't ever think, "OK, I'm going to go do some cardio now and that will be really fun," but I fit hiking in wherever I can. I think I find resistance training generally enjoyable because I have to be invested in it when I do it -- thinking about my form and pushing through the next rep. I've also been a weakling my whole life, so I get a lot out of progressing to the next level and seeing that translated to my life.0
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slinke2014 wrote: »Numberwang22 wrote: »I do a little of both and so far so good in terms of weightloss and getting/keeping some definition. My question on weights though and progressively doing more is whether it's sustainable in the long term.... I mean when I'm 60 I'm not sure I want to be lifting huge weights to maintain!
I will just leave this here old-broads-the-golden-years-of-pumping-iron
@Numberwang22
Is there a particular reason that link links back to this thread?
probably because I suck at linking LOL0 -
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arditarose wrote: »Right now, personal anxiety I've been dealing with that's set me back completely (I've exercised maybe three times in the past two months). And a bit of fear of leaving my comfort zone because I want to start using the rack rather than the Smith machine they have on the women's side of the gym.
I always recommend getting a personal trainer for at least one session to walk you through the machines and areas, and have you learn a routine. Just so you can become more comfortable. @malibu927
Oh, I'm fine with free weights, as I've done squats up to 20-pound dumbbells and 55 pounds on the Smith. It's going over to the weight room rather than what's on the women's side that intimidates me.
Your gym has a men's and women's side?
That's what I thought.
What is the difference? One side has pink weights?
Does one side have weights that are 2kg less than what they are labeled as?
Seems a little odd to me.0 -
arditarose wrote: »Right now, personal anxiety I've been dealing with that's set me back completely (I've exercised maybe three times in the past two months). And a bit of fear of leaving my comfort zone because I want to start using the rack rather than the Smith machine they have on the women's side of the gym.
I always recommend getting a personal trainer for at least one session to walk you through the machines and areas, and have you learn a routine. Just so you can become more comfortable. @malibu927
Oh, I'm fine with free weights, as I've done squats up to 20-pound dumbbells and 55 pounds on the Smith. It's going over to the weight room rather than what's on the women's side that intimidates me.
Your gym has a men's and women's side?
When it took over for a recently-closed Ballys it had been a women's only chain, so they agreed to make it coed to take on people that had been stranded by Ballys, and have a section for women only. It's mostly cardio, weight machines, a bench, and weights up to 50 pounds.0 -
arditarose wrote: »Right now, personal anxiety I've been dealing with that's set me back completely (I've exercised maybe three times in the past two months). And a bit of fear of leaving my comfort zone because I want to start using the rack rather than the Smith machine they have on the women's side of the gym.
I always recommend getting a personal trainer for at least one session to walk you through the machines and areas, and have you learn a routine. Just so you can become more comfortable. @malibu927
Oh, I'm fine with free weights, as I've done squats up to 20-pound dumbbells and 55 pounds on the Smith. It's going over to the weight room rather than what's on the women's side that intimidates me.
Your gym has a men's and women's side?
When it took over for a recently-closed Ballys it had been a women's only chain, so they agreed to make it coed to take on people that had been stranded by Ballys, and have a section for women only. It's mostly cardio, weight machines, a bench, and weights up to 50 pounds.
Ah okay...but that doesn't make the weight room a men's only room. I was just wondering because I had seen someone post before about their gym having separate male and female areas. Very odd.
I usually forget I'm the only woman in the weight room. I'm not thinking about my gender while I'm there, just lifting stuff.0 -
RiverMelSong wrote: »
I get the benefits of lifting, I really do. And if someone loves it then more power to them! I just hate how pushy some people on mfp are about it..
Amen, sister.
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I do both cardio and resistance training. I will do 30 min on the street bike than 30 min on my stationary bike and 15 to 20 min of resistance. I bought a Total Gym, I can do a complete muscle workout in 15 to 20 min. As far as affording equipment, go on line, you can get used equipment at extremely low prices. So many buy equipment use it for a short time and than want to get rid of it.0
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I love throwing on old clothes, heading outdoors to speed walk, not having any noise or chatter, it's mind-clearing to hit the pavement and not have to think about anything except moving. My gym feels stagnant and I get depressed walking in there, esp when it's nice outside. Guess I need to find a different gym this winter.0
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TheGaudyMagpie wrote: »I find that what a lot of us think about when we think of cardio is boring. Getting on a machine and zoning out to the TV or phone for an increasingly longer period of time (as you get fitter) just is not interesting to me. I think the key to cardio not being boring for some of us is being invested in what we are doing. I don't ever think, "OK, I'm going to go do some cardio now and that will be really fun," but I fit hiking in wherever I can. I think I find resistance training generally enjoyable because I have to be invested in it when I do it -- thinking about my form and pushing through the next rep. I've also been a weakling my whole life, so I get a lot out of progressing to the next level and seeing that translated to my life.
That's the funny thing I think... I have two kids. I'm pretty much always with my kids, unless they're in school. Being able to zone out and mindlessly listen to my music and/or play Solitaire on the treadmill for an hour is bliss. Or go for a walk outside or something (I can't run anymore), but then I keep thinking that I'd burn more calories at the gym with an incline so unless it's really beautiful outside I haven't done that much lately. Love hiking but with my kids it's horrible0 -
I am a treadmill and hiking junkie. Weightlifting is hard for me because of my lower back. I eventually will start lifting again but I was able to lift so much easier when I took the weight off first. I do however use a exercise band on my treadmill and work on my arms while I am working on my legs.0
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Right now, personal anxiety I've been dealing with that's set me back completely (I've exercised maybe three times in the past two months). And a bit of fear of leaving my comfort zone because I want to start using the rack rather than the Smith machine they have on the women's side of the gym.
I always recommend getting a personal trainer for at least one session to walk you through the machines and areas, and have you learn a routine. Just so you can become more comfortable. @malibu927
Oh, I'm fine with free weights, as I've done squats up to 20-pound dumbbells and 55 pounds on the Smith. It's going over to the weight room rather than what's on the women's side that intimidates me.
@malibu927 Squat rack, bench press, etc. are still free weights. The PT is still recommended. Learn the form from them, and you'll rid that intimidation. You have to understand, everyone had to start at the beginning. Suck it up, and you'll be totally fine in no time.0 -
I lifted for about the last 20 years, on and off - and I was pretty good at it, too, it agreed with me for awhile. I also have done running here and there, but not with the dedication I have now (currently 30+ miles a week, two 10k races under my belt and a half-marathon scheduled for July).
Over the last couple years, I've dealt with a chronic bulging disc (neck), recurrent back spasms (lower back compression fracture from years ago), and the onset of arthritis in my left shoulder. I've now basically soured on weights - my upper body feels cursed of late, so I'm avoiding it because I'm sick of chronic pain and I want exercise that doesn't cause me muscoluskeletal degeneration.
So, I've thrown myself into long-distance running in a way I never have before, which seems to suit me just fine - my lower body seems to be plagued with none of the problems of my upper body, and yes, running is a great way to pad my calorie allotment for the day. It also feels good. It's my meditation, it's my "me" time.
I might get back into strength training again in the future, but probably only after consulting with a body mechanics consultant or personal trainer first - too much time spent in doctors offices over the last three years, too many pills, too much physical therapy, no thanks.0 -
Right now I'm 220 lbs and have a lot of chronic orthopedic injuries to work around. I have to be careful not to exacerbate my injuries just moving my own body weight around.
I'm hoping to get down below 200 lbs by walking, some swimming, and diet, then add bicycling (on a mag-trainer).
Why below 200 lbs before adding bicycling? Two reasons--
1) road-bike frames are designed with an engineering assumption of a rider of 200 lbs or less and I don't want to damage my bike and
2) have you tried sitting on even a women's road-bike saddle when you are this overweight? Ow!.
Once I'm below 180 lbs I might be able to add weight-lifting without hurting myself. But for now I don't want to get sidelined by reactivating an old injury.
I have a devinci hybrid I picked up last year at 220lbs. Currently 183, The frame is fine, but the seat yep, it is a little uncomfortable if we start out with a long ride when the bikes come out. Lol
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LolaKarwowski wrote: »This post really is because I'm curious to read people's responses. Not to judge!
If you're a cardio lover and want nothing to do with weight lifting, Why is that? What turns you off of it? Have you tried it before and hated every minute of it?
I love both heavy weight lifting and cardio.0 -
I want to, but I am overwhelmed and don't know where to start.0
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arditarose wrote: »Need2Exerc1se wrote: »arditarose wrote: »I wish I could like cardio just like 25% as much as some of you guys.
Maybe you just need to try a different method. Basketball, hiking, biking, walking, running, skipping, jumping, tennis, handball, raquetball, swimming, frisbee, baseball, ... how can anyone dislike all cardio??
I'd probably bike or dance.
Both great for cardio.0 -
katemckenna5 wrote: »I want to, but I am overwhelmed and don't know where to start.
I'd probably start with hand weight. Lower cost to get started, a lot of exercises you can do.
Like my local Kmart sell sets for like 40-50 that let you create weights up to I think 20kg each.
That way you can work out at home or anywhere really and if you don't like it you haven't spent 2000 on a home gym or 900 on a gym membership etc
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I've tried it at the gym, I've tried it in our apartment gym, I've tried it with equipment at home, with bodyweight only, in a class, in the free weight section, with the machines, alone, with a friend, with my husband, with a trainer
Have you tried it with a mouse? Or in a tree or on a house?
This literally made me laugh out loud. Now the whole clinic is looking at me
I used to stay away from lifting, now I can't figure out why. I love it. I only do about an hour of cardio a week now to keep fat levels reasonable.0 -
TheGaudyMagpie wrote: »I find that what a lot of us think about when we think of cardio is boring. Getting on a machine and zoning out to the TV or phone for an increasingly longer period of time (as you get fitter) just is not interesting to me. I think the key to cardio not being boring for some of us is being invested in what we are doing. I don't ever think, "OK, I'm going to go do some cardio now and that will be really fun," but I fit hiking in wherever I can. I think I find resistance training generally enjoyable because I have to be invested in it when I do it -- thinking about my form and pushing through the next rep. I've also been a weakling my whole life, so I get a lot out of progressing to the next level and seeing that translated to my life.
That's the funny thing I think... I have two kids. I'm pretty much always with my kids, unless they're in school. Being able to zone out and mindlessly listen to my music and/or play Solitaire on the treadmill for an hour is bliss. Or go for a walk outside or something (I can't run anymore), but then I keep thinking that I'd burn more calories at the gym with an incline so unless it's really beautiful outside I haven't done that much lately. Love hiking but with my kids it's horrible
But that's 35 hours a week kid-free ( while they're at school). That's such a luxury! Most people work that (at least) then come home to be with their kids with no breaks all. I wouldn't call that 'always being with my kids' and would say you have plenty of time for hiking etc when your kids aren't around.0 -
I didn't know where to start or how to start. I thought I'd might injure myself. The gym was intimidating. I thought I was still too heavy and should just focus on cardio and losing more weight first. Kinda looked boring. But I kept hearing about the benefits and how heavier people who started strength training wished they had started earlier in their weight loss journey.
So, at 180 lbs about a month ago, I started 5x5. I'm not bored because I'm focused on my form and breathing and I'm usually just doing light cardio and dynamic stretching between sets. I'm doing it at home. I think I should get a personal trainer for a few sessions and make sure I am doing these moves properly among other things. The kicker for me is the other night I was in the kitchen and I had braced my hands on the counter and without thinking about it, I lifted myself up easily and sat on the counter- and then I was like WTH. I just hoisted my body weight with little effort. I did it again but just held myself up for a little bit without sitting on the counter. Lol, it's the little things.0
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