40+ Club : Where the Cool Kids Are
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"Insanity Max: 30 Max Out Sweat & Ab Attack: 10"=Done!1
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I'm 49... so I guess that technically means I can join this group...
I'm 5'8" 200.4 pounds. I started on 4/23/18 at 224.8 and my goal is 145. I want to hit my goal by my 50th birthday... 1/8/19.
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Finished the Chicago Spartan Super & Sprint over the weekend with my wife. Right in the middle of the pack, but we weren't going for time, we just made sure we had enough energy for the obstacles and took it slow. The mud was insane and really made it challenging, but a hell of a lot of fun.
I failed the Twister, Olympus, and the Multi-rig on the Super and nailed all the rest.
I failed the Twister, Olympus, and the Rope Climb on the Sprint and nailed all the rest.
Mud was a huge factor on this one and just toasted many racers. I'm investing into a good pair of shoes this time. No more old running shoes for this old dog.
Bring on the Beast!5 -
Finished the Chicago Spartan Super & Sprint over the weekend with my wife. Right in the middle of the pack, but we weren't going for time, we just made sure we had enough energy for the obstacles and took it slow. The mud was insane and really made it challenging, but a hell of a lot of fun.
I failed the Twister, Olympus, and the Multi-rig on the Super and nailed all the rest.
I failed the Twister, Olympus, and the Rope Climb on the Sprint and nailed all the rest.
Mud was a huge factor on this one and just toasted many racers. I'm investing into a good pair of shoes this time. No more old running shoes for this old dog.
Bring on the Beast!
CONGRATS!
I do twister backwards. seems to work for me as I tend to swing a lot going forwards or on the sides (and waste too much energy hanging and trying to STOP swinging). for Olympus...stay high and close to the wall (try not to stick your butt out too far). low=you end up climbing back up a lot and wasting energy. shady side on hot sunny days...or it's friggin' HOT! also...3 points of contact. multi-rig is variable on difficulty...really depends on the set up and where it is on the coarse. for rope climb, lots of guys try to muscle up. I lock my feet and make it more of a leg thing. much easier and saves energy. works for me wet or dry.
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Finished the Chicago Spartan Super & Sprint over the weekend with my wife. Right in the middle of the pack, but we weren't going for time, we just made sure we had enough energy for the obstacles and took it slow. The mud was insane and really made it challenging, but a hell of a lot of fun.
I failed the Twister, Olympus, and the Multi-rig on the Super and nailed all the rest.
I failed the Twister, Olympus, and the Rope Climb on the Sprint and nailed all the rest.
Mud was a huge factor on this one and just toasted many racers. I'm investing into a good pair of shoes this time. No more old running shoes for this old dog.
Bring on the Beast!
CONGRATS!
I do twister backwards. seems to work for me as I tend to swing a lot going forwards or on the sides (and waste too much energy hanging and trying to STOP swinging). for Olympus...stay high and close to the wall (try not to stick your butt out too far). low=you end up climbing back up a lot and wasting energy. shady side on hot sunny days...or it's friggin' HOT! also...3 points of contact. multi-rig is variable on difficulty...really depends on the set up and where it is on the coarse. for rope climb, lots of guys try to muscle up. I lock my feet and make it more of a leg thing. much easier and saves energy. works for me wet or dry.
Thanks - much appreciated!
I tried Twister backwards and just need to work on hand strength and not long arm this obstacle. Olympus was right after a drainage spot in a muddy field so there was no traction. I tried slogging this on my knees, but the walls were smeared with mud. Multi-rig was fine, but transitioning from the rings to a bar just threw me off, so off to the rock walls for me. Rope climb was fine the first day, but the lower halves of the ropes were just covered in wet mud and my grip couldn't pull me though.
Realizing I really need to develop my forearms and drop another 10 lbs.1 -
"Insanity Max: 30 Max Out Strength"=Done!1
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"Insanity Max: 30 Friday Fight: Round 2”=DONE!2
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41 yo starting again...0
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"P90X ONE on ONE Vol. 1 30-15: The Upper-Body Massacre & Insanity Max: 30 Pulse"=Done!1
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New to Myfitnesspal as of today:
I like this Topic! I'm 43 and need to kick 70 pounds to the curb! I already ditched 43 pounds, on NS then gained 7 back
I can do it on my own without paying $300 plus a month. We are all in this together and I know we can reach our goals as long as we work hard, pay attention to what goes in our mouths and support eachother.
Looking forward to being a loser along with the rest of you!!
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alteredsteve175 wrote: »alteredsteve175 wrote: »kimber0607 wrote: »
Makes me feel like i need a more concrete plan..LOL
turned 45 on 6/9
I try to work out every day for an hour....
Mostly focus on weights/strength training..crunches..push ups etc (at home w equipment)
as far as cardio, I try to go for a walk or bike with the kids for at least 30min a day...doesn't count errands, shopping ....try to park far away when i go shopping to get in as many steps as possible
Posting the week's workout schedule for accountability.
Monday - lifting AM (squat day) - yoga PM
Tuesday - circuit training - AM
Wednesday - lifting AM (deadlift day)
Thursday - circuit training - AM - yoga PM
Friday - lifting AM (bench day)
Saturday - cardio - 60 minutes minimum hiking/walking
Sunday - rest day
Done. Made every workout except the Thursday yoga class - went wade fishing instead, so still got some exercise.
Do it again this week.
Monday - lifting AM (squat day) - yoga PM
Tuesday - circuit training - AM
Wednesday - lifting AM (deadlift day)
Thursday - circuit training - AM - yoga PM
Friday - lifting AM (bench day)
Saturday - cardio - 60 minutes minimum hiking/walking
Sunday - rest day
Decided to take a last minute road trip - so I doubled up Friday. Got everything done in five days - then got a short walk in the woods yesterday as a bonus. Rest today and start over again.2 -
"Insanity Max: 30 Max Out Cardio & Max Out Abs"=Done!0
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"Insanity Max: 30 Max Out Power"=Done! it's not getting any easier...but my speed and reps are going UP!1
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Well, Canada Day weekend always brings LOTs of celebrating. And so, I did. I indulged and celebrated. I also walked TONS each of Saturday, Sunday and Monday and I also lifted on Saturday, Monday and today (Tuesday).
So, exercise-wise, I am right on track. I am going to make sure that I only eat proteins and veggies for the next six weeks - a SURPRISE 25 year reunion showed up in my inbox!!! Yikes.2 -
"Insanity Max: 30 Max Out Sweat & 360 Abs"=Done!2
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I had a week of travel, attending WSBK races, working for my sponsor and then a few days traveling for my real job. I was very bad the entire time and did nothing to control myself or choose anything - well, wisely. Undid the previous progress from the rest of June and back to where I was when the month started.
Oh well, I had fun.1-2 pounds on the scale isn't going to ruin the memories.5 -
I started LOGGING my food, again, today! So, THAT is a "win". I have to keep up this good habit.
I also am on a 2-day streak of "no late night snacking".
Wheeee!5 -
Happy 4th of July from Canada.
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"Insanity Max: 30 Max Out Strength"=Done!0
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