Exercise and Fitness Thread

G-G_4

Just been for a run... 0.32 miles.. in 3mins 56seconds..! I did walk for a bit half way through though.. I wasn't going to go, but I thought I may aswell, it was raining aswell, which meant it was quiet..

I'm shattered now though, shock to the system I think

Glad i've started though..

Idiophreak

Good work G-G...As Mr T says...Every little helps

johng_uk

G-G wrote: »

Just been for a run... 0.32 miles.. in 3mins 56seconds..! I did walk for a bit half way through though.. I wasn't going to go, but I thought I may aswell, it was raining aswell, which meant it was quiet..

I'm shattered now though, shock to the system I think

Glad i've started though..

Well done - The worst part is actually starting something new.

missyg_3

Well done G-G! Next time you might be able to do a little more, then more again, and it will soon build up!

It does get easier!

G-G_4

Thanks guys!

I'm so glad i've started.. It definately is the hardest bit..

Just been out for a 2.5 mile walk with my dogs.. I'm shattered! Too much uphill :laugh: & I think i'm still tired from last nights run..

I wrote out an exercise plan for the next 3 days.. Today is a legs & tum day.. Tomorrow a Cardio day, and Sunday an arms & chest day.. Going to mix in small bursts of cardio and general dog walking everyday..

I think I am concentrating too much on my arms, so this is why i've set out a plan.. Also, I think I was exercising the same muscle groups two days in a row, and so they arn't getting a chance to heal.. :undecided

How is everyone else today?

Kerilinann

Is LA Fitness Gym just as good as Virgin Active?

Idiophreak

Morning all...

Had a rest day yesterday, as footy was cancelled and I was feeling a little bit knackered after my cycle on weds...Sadly today's a rest day, too....but gonna be plotting a route for cycling tomorrow...gonna do as much as we can, hopefully toward the 50-60 mile mark this time...

What's everyone else doing today?

G-G_4

oooo erm.. not sure my dear..

If I was chosing a gym I would think of the following:

1) proximity to home
2) monthly cost
3) does it have a swimming pool
4) does it have classes
5) tie in contract?

Apart from that, ring them up and get a tour you might find that one is much nicer than the other.. and as you need to be in there for a few hours a week, then you want the one that you like the best :cool:

G-G_4

Idiophreak wrote: »

Morning all...

Had a rest day yesterday, as footy was cancelled and I was feeling a little bit knackered after my cycle on weds...Sadly today's a rest day, too....but gonna be plotting a route for cycling tomorrow...gonna do as much as we can, hopefully toward the 50-60 mile mark this time...

What's everyone else doing today?

50-60 miles!!!!! How do you do that?! How long does it take? Is it all flat roads etc? Can you tell i'm shocked? :laugh:

Idiophreak

G-G wrote: »

50-60 miles!!!!! How do you do that?! How long does it take? Is it all flat roads etc? Can you tell i'm shocked? :laugh:

Don't know how I'll do it - we'll see if I manage

When we did 25 the other night, we did something like the first 10 miles onroad, then 12 off road, then the last 3 back on again. That took around 2 and a half hours, but there were 2 or 3 *evil* miles in the middle that slowed us down...we'll aim for something like that composition of ride again, I guess - the road cycling, whilst kinda dull, is good for getting some distance under your belt, then the off road stuff is slower but more fun.

Generally, for regular trail riding, I think it's reasonable to average around 10mph, something like that - so if we leave at 10ish in the morning, have some lunch out, get back at 6ish - hopefully we'll cover that sort of distance.

We'll see how we get on, anyway