Exercise and Fitness Thread

Idiophreak

Many happy returns, John - remember, you're like a fine wine, only getting better with age

G-G - I've been trying to work out your description of your bench presses...do you mean that your upper back/shoulders are "floating" I guess, between the table and the chair?

If so, I'd be a little careful - just seems like it might not be the best thing for your back...You could always just lie with your upper half on the edge of the table and do one arm at a time...that'll keep your back supported a bit better

G-G_4

Sorry, yeah, not the best description

I have taken a photo of my set up

I Have my body on the table, head & shoulders on the chair (just about).. and so I can bench press the weights.. and also hold my arms out to the side and lift the weights up, to meet above my head (in the air)..

There is just enough room too allow my arms to move, which is handy..

Do you think that is ok?

G-G_4

& yes, shamelessly I am watching Big Brother!

Idiophreak

Oh I seeeeee....yeah, that looks OK....Big brother, however, does not

G-G_4

Idiophreak wrote: »

Oh I seeeeee....yeah, that looks OK....Big brother, however, does not

haha - I know.. it's got to be better than Jeremy Kyle tho :rolleyes:

well, i'm actually doing work on my laptop, so it's just background noise..

I mapped out a 8.5 mile route on my mountainbike this morning, didn't actually do it though i'm just too shattered from Ingleborough still, my legs are killing me. Plus I took the dogs out for a 2 mile quick march last night.. really walked as fast as I could.. so now my legs really hurt..

Got Yoga Thursday, Snowboarding Friday, and then maybe mountainbike at the weekend or monday..

I think I will go out on it today for a 3 mile loop around the lakes if the weather stays nice, just to keep my muscles working..

Where is missyg, misspointy and sara?! Not seen em for ages!? I do hope they havn't gone and started their own serious fitness thread.. :laugh: Hope you ladies are ok.. :A

johng_uk

Idiophreak wrote: »

Many happy returns, John - remember, you're like a fine wine, only getting better with age

G-G - I've been trying to work out your description of your bench presses...do you mean that your upper back/shoulders are "floating" I guess, between the table and the chair?

If so, I'd be a little careful - just seems like it might not be the best thing for your back...You could always just lie with your upper half on the edge of the table and do one arm at a time...that'll keep your back supported a bit better

Well TVM mate...Just remember I'm not that old though!! Well I suppose it depends what your comparing it to!!

G-G_4

I'm gonna go gym in a bit I reckon, get started on the running.. In memory of your birthday John..

By your next birthday I will be doing marathons.. !

johng_uk

G-G wrote: »

I'm gonna go gym in a bit I reckon, get started on the running.. In memory of your birthday John..

By your next birthday I will be doing marathons.. !

Well good luck to you!!

Just remember that starting out is the worst bit....Each session gets a little bit easier - Or so I'm told;)

G-G_4

johng_uk wrote: »

Well good luck to you!!

Just remember that starting out is the worst bit....Each session gets a little bit easier - Or so I'm told;)

I'll tell myself that when i've fallen off the end of the treatmill clutching my left arm.. :eek: :rolleyes:

I'm off to the gym, wish me luck!

johng_uk

G-G wrote: »

I'll tell myself that when i've fallen off the end of the treatmill clutching my left arm.. :eek: :rolleyes:

I'm off to the gym, wish me luck!

LUCK!! :eek: