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Ironman92

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Feb 25, 2014 9:32 PM
Walk 45 minutes every evening and usually about a 20 min walk in the morning. Small ab workout in the evening.
Feb 25, 2014 9:32pm
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Pick6

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Feb 25, 2014 9:38 PM
My new apartment has a little gym. Not really ideal but I can make due with it. No membership fee and proximity helps out a lot. Hard to get much time in right now, but am lifting a few days a week and subbing for a basketball league in Lakewood whenever I have time. Can't wait til I have more free time.
Feb 25, 2014 9:38pm
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rrfan

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Feb 26, 2014 8:07 AM
Up at 5:15 am for a 50 minute Body Beast Workout today...
Feb 26, 2014 8:07am
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MontyBrunswick

Feb 26, 2014 8:25 AM
Waiting on winter to fuck off so I can resume running.
Feb 26, 2014 8:25am
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Gblock

Feb 26, 2014 9:34 AM
been doing t25 and insanity w my girlfriend...i must say i was skeptical at first but really seeing some great results. Havent really lost any weight but i am waay stronger and can tell the change in body shape and stamina. im not really a runner but when i went on the treadmill and was able to run three miles without stopping in 34 minutes, which might not be fast for some here but is great for me
Feb 26, 2014 9:34am
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Feb 26, 2014 9:39 AM
34 minutes isn't a terrible pace, at least for me. I like to get on the treadmill and vary speeds. The treadmill I use has a 1/4 mile "lap" counter, so I'll usually go 4 mph to start and warm up, then bump up to 6 for a lap, then 7, then 8, then 9, then back down to 4. Really gets the heart rate going.
Feb 26, 2014 9:39am
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Gblock

Feb 26, 2014 9:43 AM
ernest_t_bass;1584750 wrote:34 minutes isn't a terrible pace, at least for me. I like to get on the treadmill and vary speeds. The treadmill I use has a 1/4 mile "lap" counter, so I'll usually go 4 mph to start and warm up, then bump up to 6 for a lap, then 7, then 8, then 9, then back down to 4. Really gets the heart rate going.

my goal was 3 miles in 30 min
Feb 26, 2014 9:43am
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MontyBrunswick

Feb 26, 2014 9:47 AM
Gblock;1584752 wrote:my goal was 3 miles in 30 min
Should be fairly easily achievable. When you first start running your pace will be slow, but if you keep at it you'll start chopping seconds off very rapidly.
Feb 26, 2014 9:47am
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Feb 26, 2014 9:48 AM
Gblock;1584752 wrote:my goal was 3 miles in 30 min
That's a 10 minute mile. My grandma runs 5ks all the time in about 24 minutes.
Feb 26, 2014 9:48am
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MontyBrunswick

Feb 26, 2014 9:51 AM
Gblock is black, right? He should be used to running from the cops, so he probably has fast twitch muscle fibers.

He could probably smoke your grandma in the 40.

I shouldn't have to point out that my post is satirical.
Feb 26, 2014 9:51am
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Feb 26, 2014 9:55 AM
sleeper;1584757 wrote:That's a 10 minute mile. My grandma runs 5ks all the time in about 24 minutes.
Sucks more on a treadmill.
Feb 26, 2014 9:55am
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Gblock

Feb 26, 2014 10:00 AM
I.E> im a sprinter..not a distance guy

hope this helps lol
Feb 26, 2014 10:00am
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Feb 26, 2014 10:00 AM
Gblock;1584768 wrote:I.E> im a sprinter..not a distance guy

hope this helps lol
Then just sprint the mile, duh!
Feb 26, 2014 10:00am
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Gblock

Feb 26, 2014 10:02 AM
sleeper;1584757 wrote:That's a 10 minute mile. My grandma runs 5ks all the time in about 24 minutes.

thanks for the math lesson. yes i know its a 10 min mile...when i started my miles were more looking like 12+ so its an improvement for me because although i do lift weights i havent really did any cardio in about at least 15 months after hurting my calf playing bball
Feb 26, 2014 10:02am
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Gblock

Feb 26, 2014 10:04 AM
ernest_t_bass;1584769 wrote:Then just sprint the mile, duh!
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reps... i actually can make the first mile under ten...but then my side started to hurt and i had to slow down. still it is a huge improvement for me
Feb 26, 2014 10:04am
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Feb 26, 2014 10:07 AM
Gblock;1584768 wrote:I.E> im a sprinter..not a distance guy

hope this helps lol
Got any resources for sprint workouts? I have a turf field near my apartment and been thinking about giving them a go. I'm not a fan of distance running and occasionally hear people mentioning the benefits of sprints.
Feb 26, 2014 10:07am
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Feb 26, 2014 10:09 AM
Automatik;1584774 wrote:Got any resources for sprint workouts? I have a turf field near my apartment and been thinking about giving them a go. I'm not a fan of distance running and occasionally hear people mentioning the benefits of sprints.
You can do a "sprint" workout anywhere. For example, go to a track and sprint the straight aways, and walk/job the turns. In the country, do some pole running... sprint from one telephone pole to the next, then walk/jog the next. In town, do the same thing with city blocks.

BR120402F (whatever his screen name is) would be the guy to ask on sprint workouts. I actually prefer a sprint workout, as it gets your heart rate up, and allows for "resting" time. I'm not in it to run a marathon, just to shed some lbs. and get the heart rate up.
Feb 26, 2014 10:09am
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MontyBrunswick

Feb 26, 2014 10:15 AM
Distance running is more effective for burning calories. I'd start with that to lose initial weight and then transition to sprints
Feb 26, 2014 10:15am
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Feb 26, 2014 10:17 AM
dlazz;1584781 wrote:Distance running is more effective for burning calories. I'd start with that to lose initial weight and then transition to sprints
If BR were around, he'd tell you otherwise. HIIT (sprinting) burns more, and gets the heart rate going. Someone here can provide more info, but that someone isn't me. I'm just regurgitating what I remember reading earlier in this thread (or another thread).
Feb 26, 2014 10:17am
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Feb 26, 2014 10:22 AM
Losing weight isn't the goal. Muscle building and fat loss with the addition of sprints.

Like I mentioned earlier, I have to alter the way I workout due to injury. It's going to be a while before I'm able to do your typical upper body lifts.
Feb 26, 2014 10:22am
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MontyBrunswick

Feb 26, 2014 10:28 AM
ernest_t_bass;1584785 wrote:If BR were around, he'd tell you otherwise. HIIT (sprinting) burns more, and gets the heart rate going.
I think don't think it burns stored fat as quickly as distance running does. This is something ccrunner would be useful for. Probably the only thing he's useful for.
Feb 26, 2014 10:28am
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Feb 26, 2014 11:13 AM
Automatik;1584789 wrote:Losing weight isn't the goal. Muscle building and fat loss with the addition of sprints.

Like I mentioned earlier, I have to alter the way I workout due to injury. It's going to be a while before I'm able to do your typical upper body lifts.
This - i tore muscles in my shoulder and can't do any sort of press, rows, or raises without pain.

I've been doing sprint workouts to try and maintain weight but can definitely tell i'm losing some upper body strength.
Feb 26, 2014 11:13am
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Feb 26, 2014 11:13 AM
dlazz;1584793 wrote:I think don't think it burns stored fat as quickly as distance running does. This is something ccrunner would be useful for. Probably the only thing he's useful for.
Distance running breaks down muscles - sprinting builds muscle.
Feb 26, 2014 11:13am
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Feb 26, 2014 11:16 AM
Raw Dawgin' it;1584813 wrote:This - i tore muscles in my shoulder and can't do any sort of press, rows, or raises without pain.

I've been doing sprint workouts to try and maintain weight but can definitely tell i'm losing some upper body strength.
What are your sprint workouts?
Feb 26, 2014 11:16am
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Feb 26, 2014 11:16 AM
Raw Dawgin' it;1584813 wrote:This - i tore muscles in my shoulder and can't do any sort of press, rows, or raises without pain.

I've been doing sprint workouts to try and maintain weight but can definitely tell i'm losing some upper body strength.
I notice myself wasting away, it blows. I'm in the same boat. I can't do presses, or deads...basically anything you can go "heavy" on. Most accessory exercises will be fine. I plan to dedicate a lot of time to squats.
Feb 26, 2014 11:16am