Random Workout Tales, Lessons, & Woes
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Ahhhh!! Look you did your first interval! Ha!! Great Job!1
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arguablysamson wrote: »I am now down to a consistent 8-min mile run. Feels good!
Nice! I need to lose a bit more to be able to do that. Did jog for 35-min this morning but slow.0 -
Here is today's . . . . whoops, looks like I slipped too high for one minute. That explains that second piece of french bread at dinner tonight. That's my story and I'm stickin' to it . . .
John, may I ask you what you use to get your heart rate measurements whilst you work out? Did you buy something? Like a heart rate watch?0 -
I have been a Personal Trainer for the past 8 years and a natural fitness competitor. I recently got out of the industry because I could no longer preach the 6 meals a day, low fat diet and having clients do hours of cardio. Now I believe I have found success with a ketogenic diet, OMAD and doing short (30 min) full-body weight training sessions 2-3 times a week. I weight train because I like it and it makes me feel strong. I don't necessarily do it because I think it is going to help me lose weight.
You're a real asset to the group! I might pester you with a few questions if you don't mind!0 -
I have been a Personal Trainer for the past 8 years and a natural fitness competitor. I recently got out of the industry because I could no longer preach the 6 meals a day, low fat diet and having clients do hours of cardio. Now I believe I have found success with a ketogenic diet, OMAD and doing short (30 min) full-body weight training sessions 2-3 times a week. I weight train because I like it and it makes me feel strong. I don't necessarily do it because I think it is going to help me lose weight.
You're a real asset to the group! I might pester you with a few questions if you don't mind!
Of course ask away anytime!!0 -
Great run at lunch!! I am saving my daily workout for tonight, with my daughter so I decided to get some cardio in (which I haven't done in about a year). 400m warm up, followed by 4x400m repeats with 400m recovery in between, 400m cool down. It went much better than I expected, I was more worried about my lack of cardio than an empty stomach, but it worked out on both counts...I feel great!2
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Great run at lunch!! I am saving my daily workout for tonight, with my daughter so I decided to get some cardio in (which I haven't done in about a year). 400m warm up, followed by 4x400m repeats with 400m recovery in between, 400m cool down. It went much better than I expected, I was more worried about my lack of cardio than an empty stomach, but it worked out on both counts...I feel great!
How fast you able to do your 400s in? Just curious. Did you feel warmed up enough?0 -
Did a run after work:
1600m warmup (9:28)
5x 50m strides with walk between (part of warmup)
3200m of 100m hard with 300m recover jog (very slow recover jog)
1-mile cool down (close to 10-min)
total running time was 45-min
Walked 15-min after (working on getting up to 1-hr run with no walk)
Fastest 100m was at 4:38-min/mile pace.
Did some dead-lifts, leg presses, and calf raises after.1 -
How fast you able to do your 400s in? Just curious. Did you feel warmed up enough?
I did my 400's at a 7:30 minute mile pace. I did feel warmed up, but my warm up was at about a 15:00 minute mile pace. Before I retired, I did interval training at least once a week, it is really the best way to work on speed. Yesterday was all on a treadmill, and slower than I used to be, but it felt great! Now, I just need to build up for further and faster.1 -
How fast you able to do your 400s in? Just curious. Did you feel warmed up enough?
I did my 400's at a 7:30 minute mile pace. I did feel warmed up, but my warm up was at about a 15:00 minute mile pace. Before I retired, I did interval training at least once a week, it is really the best way to work on speed. Yesterday was all on a treadmill, and slower than I used to be, but it felt great! Now, I just need to build up for further and faster.
Interval training is great! I really like it too. I ran track for several years and did a lot of it in the past also. I think a warm up should be slow, it really isn't part of the workout. When I ran track, we used to do about a 2-mile warmup, do an interval session, then a 2-4 mile cool down (also to get a few more miles in). It's sad, but right now I couldn't race my previous warm-up pace right now for 2-miles! Now I do about a 1-mile warmup. I'm old so I have to make sure I warm up a lot or I could get injured easily. It will open up the airways a lot more also when warmed up well. I can tell a big difference after jogging real slow in my breathing after about 10-minutes of the jog. Good luck and keep up the good work!0 -
I've added this to my morning routine, and so far I like it to set up the day. Later in the day I'll do some elliptical, or walking, or body weight reps.
5 Minute Mobility & Stretch Routine2 -
I've added this to my morning routine, and so far I like it to set up the day. Later in the day I'll do some elliptical, or walking, or body weight reps.
5 Minute Mobility & Stretch Routine
Yasssssssssssss!! Mobility work is so important. We lose our flexibility as we age. It is so important to do active stretching and foam rolling! Nice job!0 -
Foam rolling can be hard at first because it can "hurt-so-good" and it might take a while to adapt your body to the different positions. It is like getting a deep tissue massage but way cheaper. The piriformis one in this video is a MUST. Trust me. https://youtu.be/tu3nnOGAfdA0
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Foam rolling can be hard at first because it can "hurt-so-good" and it might take a while to adapt your body to the different positions. It is like getting a deep tissue massage but way cheaper. The piriformis one in this video is a MUST. Trust me. https://youtu.be/tu3nnOGAfdA
So in the video she talks about letting the muscle release. Can you elaborate? What exactly does this feel like? Quite similar language to that used by my PT when getting my calf dry-needled. She would find a 'trigger point' and sometimes would say "that was a big release" as she felt the knot. Pure black magic to me, I wouldn't have done it except I have a lot of history with this braniac PT and know she's the real deal. It hurt too, but man did it give me relief from plantar fasciitis like nothing else ever did.0 -
@leveejohn When you foam roll over a "knot" you need to keep the pressure on it for at least 30 seconds but preferrably when the muscle relaxes. This is usually not very comfortable and can be quite painful. It can feel like a mini charlie horse because your muscles will be contracting and fighting against the pressure. But if you keep it on that spot long enough the muscle will give up and relax. When it relaxes the muscle contraction will stop, you will get a big relief and the foam roller will sink deeper in the muscle.
It can take a while to get used to it but the more you do it the easier it will become. I actually enjoy the "hurt-so-good" feeling. Afterwards I feel like a million bucks!0 -
Injured my calf today running hills
Can walk but hurts a little. Won't be running for a little while. Will need to watch my calories close now cause I was burning 700+ cals in a run. 0 -
Foam rolling can be hard at first because it can "hurt-so-good" and it might take a while to adapt your body to the different positions. It is like getting a deep tissue massage but way cheaper. The piriformis one in this video is a MUST. Trust me. https://youtu.be/tu3nnOGAfdA
So in the video she talks about letting the muscle release. Can you elaborate? What exactly does this feel like? Quite similar language to that used by my PT when getting my calf dry-needled. She would find a 'trigger point' and sometimes would say "that was a big release" as she felt the knot. Pure black magic to me, I wouldn't have done it except I have a lot of history with this braniac PT and know she's the real deal. It hurt too, but man did it give me relief from plantar fasciitis like nothing else ever did.
Trigger Point Therapy is so awesome! I have a TPT book that I used to finally rid myself of Plantar faciitis that plagued me for several months a couple of years ago. Best investment I ever made, I have a foam roller and a theracane on hand as well.
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I am giving my biceps a rest. They are just...tired of curling...feel all tendon-y and weird in there.
In fact, I may do a full-body rest for the next three days.0 -
arguablysamson wrote: »I am giving my biceps a rest. They are just...tired of curling...feel all tendon-y and weird in there.
In fact, I may do a full-body rest for the next three days.
Lol. See? I told ya.
Hope you are well, my friend. 0 -
jjrogalski73 wrote: »arguablysamson wrote: »I am giving my biceps a rest. They are just...tired of curling...feel all tendon-y and weird in there.
In fact, I may do a full-body rest for the next three days.
Lol. See? I told ya. Hope you are well, my friend.
Well, at some point, I knew they would get there. It feels right at this point. But now, I got food poisoning so been bedridden for over 24 hrs. I'm ok though .0 -
arguablysamson wrote: »jjrogalski73 wrote: »arguablysamson wrote: »I am giving my biceps a rest. They are just...tired of curling...feel all tendon-y and weird in there.
In fact, I may do a full-body rest for the next three days.
Lol. See? I told ya. Hope you are well, my friend.
Well, at some point, I knew they would get there. It feels right at this point. But now, I got food poisoning so been bedridden for over 24 hrs. I'm ok though .
There have been times where I wanted to blow up my biceps, which has always been a "weak" point of mine. And at times, I too have curled so much that I ended up straining my bicep tendon to the point I couldnt do ANYTHING involving pull moves because I did those curls so much. Think of a rubber band when you pull on it then it snaps forward. That mess hurts!! Lifting a gallon of water or milk hurt like crazy and it was that way for months. I did heavy lat pull downs once about 2 years ago, and thought a day later I tore my biceps. Where my forearm ties into my bi's hurt so bad in that pocket (I think it is the brachialus) Just sharing my miserable experience with that myself. Getting older does suck. Sorry to hear of your food poisoning. Perhaps it was your birthday tacos? Not fun, especially if your throwing up between your legs. Ish! Happy Belated Birthday, young man. Lol.
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jjrogalski73 wrote: »arguablysamson wrote: »jjrogalski73 wrote: »arguablysamson wrote: »I am giving my biceps a rest. They are just...tired of curling...feel all tendon-y and weird in there.
In fact, I may do a full-body rest for the next three days.
Lol. See? I told ya. Hope you are well, my friend.
Well, at some point, I knew they would get there. It feels right at this point. But now, I got food poisoning so been bedridden for over 24 hrs. I'm ok though .
There have been times where I wanted to blow up my biceps, which has always been a "weak" point of mine. And at times, I too have curled so much that I ended up straining my bicep tendon to the point I couldnt do ANYTHING involving pull moves because I did those curls so much. Think of a rubber band when you pull on it then it snaps forward. That mess hurts!! Lifting a gallon of water or milk hurt like crazy and it was that way for months. I did heavy lat pull downs once about 2 years ago, and thought a day later I tore my biceps. Where my forearm ties into my bi's hurt so bad in that pocket (I think it is the brachialus) Just sharing my miserable experience with that myself. Getting older does suck. Sorry to hear of your food poisoning. Perhaps it was your birthday tacos? Not fun, especially if your throwing up between your legs. Ish! Happy Belated Birthday, young man. Lol.
No, it was a can of corn, I think. lol0 -
arguablysamson wrote: »jjrogalski73 wrote: »arguablysamson wrote: »jjrogalski73 wrote: »arguablysamson wrote: »I am giving my biceps a rest. They are just...tired of curling...feel all tendon-y and weird in there.
In fact, I may do a full-body rest for the next three days.
Lol. See? I told ya. Hope you are well, my friend.
Well, at some point, I knew they would get there. It feels right at this point. But now, I got food poisoning so been bedridden for over 24 hrs. I'm ok though .
There have been times where I wanted to blow up my biceps, which has always been a "weak" point of mine. And at times, I too have curled so much that I ended up straining my bicep tendon to the point I couldnt do ANYTHING involving pull moves because I did those curls so much. Think of a rubber band when you pull on it then it snaps forward. That mess hurts!! Lifting a gallon of water or milk hurt like crazy and it was that way for months. I did heavy lat pull downs once about 2 years ago, and thought a day later I tore my biceps. Where my forearm ties into my bi's hurt so bad in that pocket (I think it is the brachialus) Just sharing my miserable experience with that myself. Getting older does suck. Sorry to hear of your food poisoning. Perhaps it was your birthday tacos? Not fun, especially if your throwing up between your legs. Ish! Happy Belated Birthday, young man. Lol.
No, it was a can of corn, I think. lol
Dood.....NEVER eat canned corn or canned anything for that matter....or you will be ON THE CAN for a long period of time. Case in point...... Lol!
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jjrogalski73 wrote: »arguablysamson wrote: »jjrogalski73 wrote: »arguablysamson wrote: »jjrogalski73 wrote: »arguablysamson wrote: »I am giving my biceps a rest. They are just...tired of curling...feel all tendon-y and weird in there.
In fact, I may do a full-body rest for the next three days.
Lol. See? I told ya. Hope you are well, my friend.
Well, at some point, I knew they would get there. It feels right at this point. But now, I got food poisoning so been bedridden for over 24 hrs. I'm ok though .
There have been times where I wanted to blow up my biceps, which has always been a "weak" point of mine. And at times, I too have curled so much that I ended up straining my bicep tendon to the point I couldnt do ANYTHING involving pull moves because I did those curls so much. Think of a rubber band when you pull on it then it snaps forward. That mess hurts!! Lifting a gallon of water or milk hurt like crazy and it was that way for months. I did heavy lat pull downs once about 2 years ago, and thought a day later I tore my biceps. Where my forearm ties into my bi's hurt so bad in that pocket (I think it is the brachialus) Just sharing my miserable experience with that myself. Getting older does suck. Sorry to hear of your food poisoning. Perhaps it was your birthday tacos? Not fun, especially if your throwing up between your legs. Ish! Happy Belated Birthday, young man. Lol.
No, it was a can of corn, I think. lol
Dood.....NEVER eat canned corn or canned anything for that matter....or you will be ON THE CAN for a long period of time. Case in point...... Lol!
Oh I've been eating canned stuff for years. No issues until now. lol AND I LOVE CORN!!!0 -
Use frozen corn. Better for your health. I have very sensitive taste buds, and I can taste the chemicals of the can lining material in everything canned. Gave up canned stuff years ago. Frozen vegetables are fine, no chemical taste.0
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I mostly prefer frozen. Today, just having an apple and a glass of Welch's grape juice.0
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When in high school eons ago, I decided to do 1000 bench reps with just a bar (45lbs) at home. I started out at sets of 100, then 50 and on down. I wore myself out so bad that I struggled to push that up and therefore I had a hard time getting up off the floor since I couldn't even support my body weight! That was crazy. I did do the 1000 reps.1
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