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Boxing is a great workout and is fun. You can hit the bag yourself or even just shadow box with a good routine Running, biking, hiking, mountain biking, skiing, snowhoeing ... are all lots of fun and great ways to stay in shape
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Like a pterodactyl backing out of trouble...CAW
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Depends on what type of exercise / cardio you are doing. Biking up hill in a big gear or running up hill with a weighted pack are going to spike your heart rate, and build muscle. jogging at a moderate pace on flat ground is going to do some minimal "conditioning" (which may make you sore) but not build much muscle
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I have the polar H7. If you have a smartphone I would recommend looking into the Bluetooth heart rate monitors. I use with ismooth run / runkeeper on the iphone to track all kinds of data about my workouts. It is amazeballs
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I am a native of Colorado so I can't comment on the move, from lower altitude. 6K isn't really that high you should be fine in a few weeks. Just take it easy at first. Once you are comfortable start going to higher altitudes, soon you will feel right at home at 6K I can run almost 1min per mile faster at sea level at the…
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How do you know if someone is a vegan? Don't worry they will tell you :D
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BOTH YOU SHOULD DO BOTH!!!! .. and stretch, and eat clean .... its all about balance, and moderation // sorry for shouting //
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Shoes are not somewhere to cut money when you are working out. Poor footware will lead to injury. expect to spend $50-$120 on a pair of quality shoes. It really depends on what your planned activities are. I have some asic gel cross trainers I use for boxing class, tennis, general gym work I have brooks adreniline gtx…
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Heavier gloves are going to get you a better workout. If you are at least 120lbs I would go with 120z or above for training. Go for the fingerless bag gloves not the full boxing glove intended for fighting I would also get ones with integrated wrist wraps. They save a lot of time when hitting the bag. wrapping your wrist…
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NO she is wrong. Healthy athletes regularly keep their heart rate in the high end of the aerobic zone for 4+ hours
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that sounds like a pretty reasonable plan to me. I know runners who go 6 days a week. I never run more than 4,and usually only 3. Runkeeper has a 16 week "finish a half marathon" plan. You can do these from an app on your smartphone http://runkeeper.com/fitness-class/running-half-marathon/20
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Agree it is in the wrong part of the foot for classic plantar fasciitis. If it is worst in the mornings and then gets better with movement it could be a possibility Perhaps it is achilles tendonitis.... I would recommend staying off of it entirely for 2-4 weeks. don't do anything that aggravates it. Apply ice to the area…
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hey man. I have lost more than 100 lbs, and kept it off for over 3 years. I also love to cook. This is actually a great advantage for you. With some effort you can learn to make great tasting food that is healthy for you. See it as a challenge to learn to use new ingredients. Also learn to go easy with the olive oil /…
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Agreed
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1) It is vital to learn to listen to your body. If it needs rest give it rest. This does not mean slacking / not pushing yourself. Go hard and allow recovery. A raise in Basil temperature, or resting heart rate (first thing in the morning) are good ways to spot over training. Also going backwards in progress, running…
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This is really where the karvonen method excels. These are my zones which you can see are quite small (5-10BPM difference) Zone 2 141-161 Zone 3 162-167 Zone 4: 168-174 Trying to stay in zones this small is actually quite challenging, but it gives you a much more specific target. It is also superior because the zones…
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It is an *kitten* kicker for sure. I have done it and enjoy crossfit, it will get you in great shape I quit due to nagging back and knee injuries developed by doing crossfit. Google crossfit high injury rate, and you will see a lot of articles on the subject be careful!
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yeah starting at an hour that high is to much for sure!! sounds like you are on the right track and are paying attention to your body! by doing this you are far ahead of many
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Age and fitness do not impact your max heart rate. This formula has a result of 186 for me. My actual max heart rate is 195 (this is a significant difference). I realize that spending the time to calculate more complex zones isn't easy, but it is better than wasting hundreds of hours working out and not getting results. in…
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There are basically 3 variables you can manipulate Frequency: (how often you are working out) You could safely add a 6th day to your routine. Intensity: How hard you are working. The interval training is a very good idea. Try adding this one day a week. You will need to shorten the duration of that session:Rowing machines,…
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This is a really great book for helping to design your own program I highly recommend it. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0736076115?ie=UTF8&autorenew=1 It contains information specifically on developing programs for XC, telemark, and Randonee skiing Unfortunately 3 weeks is really not enough time to get much results. Off…
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Pushups, Squats, Lunges, and Pullups all make no noise. They are about all you need for a beginner strength and conditioning program. As far as cardio GET THE HECK OUT OF THE HOUSE!! go walking, running, hiking, biking ....
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Good question. This is a complicated topic, and there is a plethora of mis information out there on the subject (FAT BURNING ZONE being one of the worst). Training in the proper heart rate zones will get you MUCH more bang for your buck. I would highly suggest investing in a heart rate strap. It will allow you to train…
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People are going to judge you, it is just a fact. However, if you learn proper form and gym etiquette, WORK HARD while you are there, and show up consistently for a long period of time, people will judge you based on these positive attributes. You will earn respect! It is very motivating to see people who are willing to…
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Looks like you already got tons of advice. A few more things to add. Find a short steep hill that is close to home (should take about 10 minutes to get up it). Do hill repeats with a heavy pack (work up to 120% of your target weight for the trip). Your goal should be to get up the hill as fast as possible, then leisurely…