Fitness posts here

[les_taxi]

Shall we use this thread for our updates:xxgrinning--00xx3:
Here is my latest one
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q253/lestaxi1/Capture-2.jpg

[grahamw48]

Oops ...sorry, thought this was about women.

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http://img178.imageshack.us/img178/18/getmecoat8692890.gif

[les_taxi]

:doh

[Englishman2010]

I bought a multi gym from Argos last year with the intention of turning my garage into a gym and using it on a regular basis. It's been assembled for about a year, I used it once last July and since then it's just been an obstacle in my garage:icon_lol:
I usually do a 6 week exercise programme 6 - 8 weeks before I head out to the Phil's so that my gut doesn't hang over my shorts when I'm on the beach. Nothing too strenuous, 50 - 100 sit ups a day and about 100 press ups a day. It's something fairly simple that can be done in the house, without any equipment and 20 or so minutes spare every day. Jogging or cycling is far too ambitious for me.
Anyway, I got home from work a bit early today, dusted the multigym off and spent half an hour on that, so I should think I won't be able to move my arms, neck, shoulders or back for the rest of this week:bigcry:

I'm not looking to turn myself into a nightclub doorman type with muscles on muscles, I just want to tone myself up and burn a few pounds off, so I'm going for repetitions rather than outright weight lifted.

[grahamw48]

Anyway, I got home from work a bit early today, dusted the multigym off and spent half an hour on that, so I should think I won't be able to move my arms, neck, shoulders or back for the rest of this week:bigcry: Could be worse...I feel like that WITHOUT taking any exercise. :icon_lol:

Actually I was a regular gym attendee at one time - 3 or 4 times a week, plus a York 2001 home gym in the kitchen.
Then I was working on construction sites and tunnelling until well into my forties.

Now my son is really into the body-building, and looks super fit and strong.

MUST go and get back into shape !!! :Jump: :xxaction-smiley-047

[bornatbirth]

can you measure the time and distance from my bed to sofa and the hike in heart beat to pick up the remote to turn the tv on, i think im turning into homer simpson :D

[les_taxi]

For most of my life I have used free weights,then a mulitgym and between the ages of 20-40 was quite fit and had plenty of muscle:D
I am about to start using my gym soon although it's pretty knackered by now so might invest in new one:)
Oh I know the feeling the next day when i haven't used it in ages:Help1:
I will eventually (when i have lost more weight) take up the protein powder and creatine and try to recapture some of my youth:icon_lol:
First things first and to loose gut and get some endurance back is my main aim at the moment:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

Thanks for putting in the effort on behalf of the rest of us Les. :D

[les_taxi]

:icon_lol: You are welcome:xxgrinning--00xx3:
You must remember I have a long way to go-well overweight and months away from being fit but I've started and the bug has got me:)

[Peanutz]

:icon_lol: You are welcome:xxgrinning--00xx3:
You must remember I have a long way to go-well overweight and months away from being fit but I've started and the bug has got me:)

Well done Les! I was thinking of going for a walk today from work but it started raining this afternoon:NoNo:
We might go for a quick rush around the harbour this week if the weather gets better.
I am not really a gym fanatic, I did joined a gym near my place last year but I have been there only 4x's and I paid £40 x month for 6 months! What a waste of money:doh
Just like you, my main goal is to lose a little bit of those happy fats and keep fit!:D
Thank you for posting your activity- hopefully i can post an update tomorrow or the day after.:xxgrinning--00xx3:

Just had a quick glance outside the window- this English weather is crap! it's suppose to be summer now...sigh

[Peanutz]

can you measure the time and distance from my bed to sofa and the hike in heart beat to pick up the remote to turn the tv on, i think im turning into homer simpson :D

:icon_lol:

[les_taxi]

It's been lovely up here in Yorkshire,Sunny and warm for days just occasional rain mainly on a night:)
I prefer to have my own equipment it saves lots of time and works out much better than gym membership:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Peanutz]

I bought a multi gym from Argos last year with the intention of turning my garage into a gym and using it on a regular basis. It's been assembled for about a year, I used it once last July and since then it's just been an obstacle in my garage:icon_lol:
I usually do a 6 week exercise programme 6 - 8 weeks before I head out to the Phil's so that my gut doesn't hang over my shorts when I'm on the beach. Nothing too strenuous, 50 - 100 sit ups a day and about 100 press ups a day. It's something fairly simple that can be done in the house, without any equipment and 20 or so minutes spare every day. Jogging or cycling is far too ambitious for me.
Anyway, I got home from work a bit early today, dusted the multigym off and spent half an hour on that, so I should think I won't be able to move my arms, neck, shoulders or back for the rest of this week:bigcry:

I'm not looking to turn myself into a nightclub doorman type with muscles on muscles, I just want to tone myself up and burn a few pounds off, so I'm going for repetitions rather than outright weight lifted.

Take it easy Englishman- maybe you can try long distance walking:D

When I started cycling I was really struggling to do 2 miles, I was swearing to my husband accusing him of everything like he wanted me to have a heart attack or he is finding joy watching me breathless after a climb:icon_lol:
I am really greatful of him for not giving up on me (I swear I was really bitchy those early days he took me out to cycle) and now I really feel the benefit of being more active- I am seeing the results and I am happy of what I achieve everytime I climb those hills!

I really advise to everyone to find some activity that you will enjoy and that can keep you fit:D Every effort you put in it will pay you back doubles!:)

[bornatbirth]

in my mid 20s i use to go to the gym and pump iron and ride my road bike but to get really fit you need to put in the hours and like most of us and being married...i havent got the time any more.

[Peanutz]

in my mid 20s i use to go to the gym and pump iron and ride my road bike but to get really fit you need to put in the hours and like most of us and being married...i havent got the time any more.

Oh come on Bornatbirth! you surely will find a time for yourself- 30 mins to dedicate just for yourself everyday. All of us are busy and we are being pulled in different directions every single day!
50-100 sit ups and 100 press daily like Englishman I'm sure you will be fine:D

[Terpe]

...i havent got the time any more.

Soapbox time.

Easy to say this.
But we all have the same amount of time every day. That's 24 hours.
We cannot save or store it. We use it in realtime.
Whatever we do with our time is totally about priorities
Now just what we do with time is solely about priorities.
When someone will say " I didn't have time" that really means, I didn't give that task a a high enough priority.

Time management basics. Allocate priorities.

[Peanutz]

Soapbox time.

Easy to say this.
But we all have the same amount of time every day. That's 24 hours.
We cannot save or store it. We use it in realtime.
Whatever we do with our time is totally about priorities
Now just what we do with time is solely about priorities.
When someone will say " I didn't have time" that really means, I didn't give that task a a high enough priority.

Time management basics. Allocate priorities.


It's like hearing myself when I'm doing my reviews:icon_lol:

Definitely agree though:D

[Doc Alan]

Congratulations to Les, Peanutz, and other members who are doing something about getting / keeping fit ! :)
Exercise is more than a hobby. It's the main factor, together with not over eating, in preventing obesity. The choice is stark - stay overweight, and increase the risk of high blood pressure, diabetes, several cancers, osteoarthritis, heart disease, strokes, and generally worse quality of life with reduced life expectancy :yikes: - or do something about it :).
The UK Health Service can't cope with the current level of obesity. Perhaps more surprising is that the Philippines also has a major problem - obesity contributes to the top three killers ( heart disease, stroke, and cancer ) as in the UK.
There's good evidence that half an hour's exercise a day is beneficial. Excessive exercise brings its own problems. It's not good enough to claim insufficient time, or even to reminisce about what you used to do - it's what you're doing NOW which counts :xxgrinning--00xx3:.
It also matters little what exercise you choose or where you do it - that depends on age, fitness, where you live ( very different climates in our two countries ), and what you enjoy doing :). Clearly if you already have health problems you should not attempt too vigorous exercise without a medical check up.
Don't be too hung up on measurements such as BMI ( Body Mass Index ) - -they're not relevant to everyone. "Fad" diets are, by definition, also doomed to failure and are mostly a waste of money. Feeling and looking better will soon become obvious with even a moderate amount of exercise :).
Today ( not 20 years ago :NoNo: ) I had half an hour's swim, and an hour's walk on the beach. That can't compete with 5 hours' surfing yesterday by my son, but I want to maximise my chances of living a healthy happy life - surely what every member would also wish to do :xxgrinning--00xx3:.

[les_taxi]

Still zapped after monday's walk/run but I'm having another today:yikes:
Want to beat my last time and also try to get my calories burnt up to 1000 for today so i may need to do a short spin on exercise bike when i return.
Then I can have a drink tonight guilt free :)

[sars_notd_virus]

A little of what I fancy do me good....(a little meal 3x a day, drink ,exercise and shopping lol)...weighing 50kilograms at 5'4''tall ,feeling fit and happy to date.:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Peanutz]

Still zapped after monday's walk/run but I'm having another today:yikes:
Want to beat my last time and also try to get my calories burnt up to 1000 for today so i may need to do a short spin on exercise bike when i return.
Then I can have a drink tonight guilt free :)

I did 2 miles walk today:D I'm not sure how many calories I burnt as my bloody phone has already run out of charge.
Today is windy and a little bit of drizzle here and there, nice feeling of the wind in your cheeks.

I have noticed a slight pain on my feet while walking- I am not sure if it was my cycling last Sunday that have caused it. I may try to take some of the magic pills that has been suggested here.:D

[les_taxi]

:xxgrinning--00xx3:knocked off four mins of last time-the route went wrong maybe my battery was low or I lost signal but I beat my previous time:Jump:

[Peanutz]

Yaaay! Beer time!!! :Beer:
:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[bornatbirth]

did you take a taxi :icon_lol:

[Peanutz]

did you take a taxi :icon_lol:


Les you are not cheating are you?:icon_lol:

[les_taxi]

:DSomeone else said that to me but I can't cheat as I'm tracked by satalite:xxgrinning--00xx3:
My legs are aching tonight though:yikes:

[stevewool]

well done les,

[les_taxi]

I have just asked my neighbour if he is interested in selling me one of his 3 bikes:xxgrinning--00xx3:
He said yes and I will see what he wants for one of them.

[les_taxi]

Ok It's run time again in a few hours,Determined to knock 5 mins off last time.
Going to be hard today as so far there has been more walking than running so i need to up the running side a bit.
I'm loving this it's like i am taking on myself and bloody run-keeper will show all my results :icon_lol:
I have 1.31.20 to beat.

[sars_notd_virus]

cool!! goodluck les:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[les_taxi]

http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q253/lestaxi1/Capture-3.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q253/lestaxi1/Capture2.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q253/lestaxi1/Capture3.jpg
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q253/lestaxi1/Capture4.jpg

My progress in a week :)

[grahamw48]

Well done Les. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

Making me feel inadequate now. :cwm3:

[les_taxi]

I have now become hooked on the run/walk :D
My target now is to get a 13 min mile average-still way slow compaired to my mate who at the same age and after a heart attack 10 years ago runs a 9 min mile:yikes:
If he can do it hopefully maybe in 6 months I can do it:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

Don't see why not. :)

In theory I should be really fit and healthy, as I always have been, but that is now being seriously threatened by my current lack of exercise...nothing else. :NoNo:

Shame really because for someone not far off his bus pass I've been very fortunate health-wise.

I'll keep popping in here for inspiration. ;)

[Dedworth]

Just did 15 miles on the bike to Windsor and back. Outward via roads return mainly along the River Thames towpath. Places of interest passed Windsor Castle, Irish Guards statue in Windsor, Windsor Racecourse (Bob The Builders on stage today) Eton College (Olympic) Rowing Lake, People Bungee jumping from a crane, Heston Blumenthal & Giancarlo Caldesi's restaurants in Bray (was close to Roux Bros Waterside).

You can see the details and where I went with Google Earth here

http://sportypal.com/Workouts/Details/1288435

A leisurely ride as it's very hot today

[grahamw48]

Windsor is such a lovely place. :)

Every home-owner must be a millionaire though, I'm guessing. :cwm24:

[Dedworth]

Windsor is such a lovely place. :)

Every home-owner must be a millionaire though, I'm guessing. :cwm24:

Lot of ordinary folk and houses rip off Thames Valley prices though. More so Bray (Parkinson, Rolf Harris etc) and the owners of some of the boats and riverside properties I saw

[somebody]

Nice one les certainly a good thing to measure your exercise see how you progress. When i first started doing the same I realised I was running far further than I thought I was :xxgrinning--00xx3:

I make sure i do a couple of walks a day and most days a run of 6 km's or more with more like 12-15 km's at the weekend:)

A couple of years back I got in a but of a bad way with a bad back and started with walks which got longer and brisker before resuming my running.

One thing i noticed is many Phills find it odd to walk as when in Phill trycycles get used for anything more than a stroll round the garden:rolleyes:

The wife now seems like an olympic athelete when back in Phill walking with the family around a mall:D

But noticed many richer/better off phills are getting into Jogging and going to the Gym as the diet get more western in size and calories:D

[les_taxi]

Yes this should be an interesting,inspiring thread for all of us who want to get fit:D
But today is "treat day" no running and for my dinner it will be Chicken Madras,Garlic Nan,pilau Rice and can of normal coke,followed by 3 large bottles Crabbies ginger beer:yikes:
Thats my allowed Sunday treat and since I have been working all afternoon I'm going to Bloody enjoy this:Jump:

[somebody]

Yes this should be an interesting,inspiring thread for all of us who want to get fit:D
But today is "treat day" no running and for my dinner it will be Chicken Madras,Garlic Nan,pilau Rice and can of normal coke,followed by 3 large bottles Crabbies ginger beer:yikes:
Thats my allowed Sunday treat and since I have been working all afternoon I'm going to Bloody enjoy this:Jump:


Sounds good :xxgrinning--00xx3: I think its important to sometimes simply enjoy your self a little to cheer you up after a hard day/week and whatnot :xxgrinning--00xx3:

No good being supper fit if your feeling low:NoNo: :D

[les_taxi]

Work hard,train hard,party hard:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Peanutz]

Work hard,train hard,party hard:xxgrinning--00xx3:

I've been working hard lol! It's now getting harder to keep up with you :)


Here's mine http://runkeeper.com/user/BeezPeanutz/activity/40898235

Today is very warm and lovely weather- I find it very difficult to climb hills when it is hot and humid I was struggling!!!

Anyhow- this is my activity for this weekend I will try to do more during the week maybe walking from work or a quick 10 miler, OR run! I hate running I've never been a big fan but I may try it as well to introduce new challenge and to diversify:D

[les_taxi]

Great result Peanutz your min per mile is improved from 6.39 to 5.34 that's impressive:xxgrinning--00xx3:
I just got a bike from my neighbour so I can start cycling now too:D
I can use your min/mile as a target now to motivate me:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[les_taxi]

Peanutz I have added you to my street team on runkeeper:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[les_taxi]

Don't see why not. :)

In theory I should be really fit and healthy, as I always have been, but that is now being seriously threatened by my current lack of exercise...nothing else. :NoNo:

Shame really because for someone not far off his bus pass I've been very fortunate health-wise.

I'll keep popping in here for inspiration. ;)

C'mon Graham give it a go:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Dedworth]

Great result Peanutz your min per mile is improved from 6.39 to 5.34 that's impressive:xxgrinning--00xx3:
I just got a bike from my neighbour so I can start cycling now too:D
I can use your min/mile as a target now to motivate me:xxgrinning--00xx3:

If you don't want to jump in at the deep end Les use my min/mile as a target - although about 6 miles of todays was along the unmade Thames Path :D

[les_taxi]

Well I will just set off on bike wobbling away and do a test run to give me an idea on Tuesday:)
First of all it's my run tmrw not neglecting that as damned hard as it is:yikes:
I'm hoping for 1.28 time tmrw:)

[les_taxi]

Also Dedworth I do not approve of you metric indicators we use miles here :laugher:
Get a grip man:D

[Dedworth]

Also Dedworth I do not approve of you metric indicators we use miles here :laugher:
Get a grip man:D

Sorry Les I know we don't like that Euro trash :D- there is a switch to Imperial button top right

Is your bike like this ?

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSeRCOb5Ba43V-mwtQyfgZR_PLRfmBGvJwd-m-NajRGSRAADCOBZw

[les_taxi]

:icon_lol: Good Try but it's this one
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q253/lestaxi1/raleighchopperred.jpg

[Dedworth]

:icon_lol:

[Peanutz]

Peanutz I have added you to my street team on runkeeper:xxgrinning--00xx3:
:xxgrinning--00xx3:

It was a hardwork but I am very happy with the result:D

I have rewarded myself with a big scoop of ice cream tonight:icon_lol:

[les_taxi]

Yes when you have earned it it tastes even better:D

[Peanutz]

Just did 15 miles on the bike to Windsor and back. Outward via roads return mainly along the River Thames towpath. Places of interest passed Windsor Castle, Irish Guards statue in Windsor, Windsor Racecourse (Bob The Builders on stage today) Eton College (Olympic) Rowing Lake, People Bungee jumping from a crane, Heston Blumenthal & Giancarlo Caldesi's restaurants in Bray (was close to Roux Bros Waterside).





A leisurely ride as it's very hot today

Yaaay! well done Dedworth:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Peanutz]

:icon_lol: Good Try but it's this one
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q253/lestaxi1/raleighchopperred.jpg

:icon_lol:

[les_taxi]

Dedworth can you add Runkeeper to your phone then we all have the same app and can link up better.

[Doc Alan]

Yes this should be an interesting,inspiring thread for all of us who want to get fit:D

Some members are already fit ! Today two of us had an enjoyable three hours in Scarborough's South Bay with a kayak - the rowing was one thing, carrying the kayak to and from the beach was another :). It wasn't sensible to have smart phones or cameras with us, so there's no record of our activity this time :NoNo:.
Fewer than 2% of the "active" ( regularly contributing ) forum membership have so far posted what they're doing to get / keep fit :doh. I've done my bit to support Les, and make no apologies for listing the risks of NOT exercising :NoNo:. But the exercise can be enjoyable in moderation, you don't have to feel pressurised, intimidated or necessarily compete with others :xxgrinning--00xx3:. Nor, if it doesn't suit, do you need to record every single activity - just be true to yourself :). Once you accept the need for exercise - there's NO excuse for not exercising - then it should become part of - and prolong - your life :).

[les_taxi]

I'm very competitive I guess and after years of being a lazy so and so have rekindled my competitive spirit.
i cant get enough at the moment now i have the bike that's a new edition to my workout and hopefully this week i will cram a game of tennis in (not played in 10 years)
I possibly may push myself too hard but thats me.
I'm felling a right bloater tonight though after my curry and beers:laugher:

[grahamw48]

Damn I feel guilty. :cwm3:

[Dedworth]

Dedworth can you add Runkeeper to your phone then we all have the same app and can link up better.

I'll have a look for that Les my phone's a Blackberry so hopefully they'll do it

[Doc Alan]

This morning I had my first sea swim at Scarborough - no wetsuit, and RNLI on standby ( my son is a lifeguard ) :). It lasted 15 minutes max, but you have to respect my "trusted" status as I have no photos to prove it !:icon_lol:
The North Sea temperature right now is around 12 Centigrade, and it's not much more anywhere else on the UK coast ( 15 around Channel Islands ). In the Philippines it's 28, much the same as indoor pool temperatures here :xxgrinning--00xx3:.
Sudden immersion in the sea off the UK, or our rivers / reservoirs can lead to cardiac arrest from immersion before there's time to drown :yikes:. It all depends on age, general health ( and alcohol levels ) - I've survived to post this news :xxgrinning--00xx3:.

[les_taxi]

I'll have a look for that Les my phone's a Blackberry so hopefully they'll do it
Don't think it's on Blackberry at the moment:(

[les_taxi]

Well done on the swim Doc :xxgrinning--00xx3:
Won't catch me in the sea in uk too bloody cold:laugher:
Well it's my run night and it's so warm it is going to be tough and I cant see me improving my time,maybe it's just best to do it steady tonight and not worry about my time:)

[Peanutz]

Well done Doc Alan- your words is enough to encourage everyone to put an effort to keep fit:)

[les_taxi]

Nope it's too warm for run:yikes:
I'm sweating just thinking about it:laugher:
Tomorrow instead:xxgrinning--00xx3:
It's still 24c and humid at 7pm

[Peanutz]

:icon_lol:
I'm on recovery mode (excuses) for today- I'm shattered! Today at work I couldn't wait to finish the day and go straight home to relax!
It is very warm and humid it doesn't really helps (more excuses):icon_lol:

[les_taxi]

No I could not resist so did my first short bike ride in 10 years:)
Pleased with it as I picked the steepest route in Harrogate but that was hard the only consolation was whizzing down the hills but i was bricking it :laugher:
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q253/lestaxi1/1stbikeride.jpg

[Peanutz]

That's a good ride for a start:xxgrinning--00xx3:

You better get a pair of padded shorts for long distance ride- now you will be hooked on cycling and there is no turning back:icon_lol:! What bike did you get? is it a road bike?

[les_taxi]

It's a Hybrid bike,I'm saddle sore now:icon_lol:
I want a nicer saddle thats for sure:xxgrinning--00xx3:
Enjoyed the test ride but why I always have to try the hardest route beats me see the steepness of the hills!
It's the run tommorow though when i get back from my London job.

[Peanutz]

Climbing hills is going to be a challenge, I usually hates it when I first started I gradually built up my endurance -all of it is bloody hard work:) but there is nothing compare to the feeling you get after a long hard work ride I feel proud of the achievement I did!

With a good saddle and padded short you will be more comfy and long distance ride will be easy peasy. :D

[fred]

We have a guest here at the moment who has one of these blood pressure machines..The whole family have used it and we are all within the normal range..Between 120 and 135..
When you have a 2 hectare garden and have to carry 5 gallon drums of water around etc exercise comes with the territory!!
Now I say we were ALL in the normal range but thats not strictly true..
My 58 year old brother in laws blood pressure constantly reads between 205 and 214 over 165 !!
The machine takes far longer to calculate his blood pressure..Obviously!!
He doesn't seem very worried about it as he reckons its been that high since 1987 when his application to work in Libya was refused for failing the medical.. :yikes:
He shows absolutely no symptoms or signs of illness and the local doctors are amazed at why he is not having a heart attack..:Erm:
What do you reckon Doc?

[Doc Alan]

When you have a 2 hectare garden and have to carry 5 gallon drums of water around etc exercise comes with the territory!!
Now I say we were ALL in the normal range but thats not strictly true..
What do you reckon Doc?
You're right about the exercise ! People who do manual work, especially in a hot climate, may have neither the energy nor need to take recreational exercise :xxgrinning--00xx3:.
As for your brother-in-law, if the "blood pressure machine" is validated (www.bhsoc.org/how_to_measure_blood_pressure.stm), then it's too high, even without obvious symptoms or signs. It needs investigation and treatment IMO. Rather than "hijack" this thread, I'll post a separate one under "Health Issues" :).

[grahamw48]

It's a Hybrid bike,I'm saddle sore now:icon_lol:
I want a nicer saddle thats for sure:xxgrinning--00xx3:
Enjoyed the test ride but why I always have to try the hardest route beats me see the steepness of the hills!
It's the run tommorow though when i get back from my London job.

Your bottom just needs 'running in'.....always like that when you haven't cycled for a while. :)

[les_taxi]

Run in a few mins want to beat 1.29.12 :icon_lol: I sound like I'm a serious athlete posting my time.
Feel tired after my trip to potters bar though so lets see if that transpires into a rubbish run!

[Dedworth]

Your bottom just needs 'running in'..... :)

Is this anything to do with the X Factor Judge thread Graham ?

[Terpe]

:yikes::icon_lol::icon_lol:

[les_taxi]

:Jump:New time 1.23.12
6 mins off my last time:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Englishman2010]

Day 8 of my gym workouts, just done another 30 minutes in my garage/gym. I've managed to do 6 20-30 minute sessions in the last 8 days, and always try to do 100 sit ups a day, 50 in the morning and another 50 in the evening. Even after a week I can feel it's starting to do some good, feeling more toned up and less saggy already:icon_lol:

[les_taxi]

Day 8 of my gym workouts, just done another 30 minutes in my garage/gym. I've managed to do 6 20-30 minute sessions in the last 8 days, and always try to do 100 sit ups a day, 50 in the morning and another 50 in the evening. Even after a week I can feel it's starting to do some good, feeling more toned up and less saggy already:icon_lol:

Great Englishman well done:xxgrinning--00xx3:
At some point I want to start my Multigym but I'm concentrating on the fitness/weight loss first

[Englishman2010]

Great Englishman well done:xxgrinning--00xx3:
At some point I want to start my Multigym but I'm concentrating on the fitness/weight loss first

The hardest part was motivating myself to start, now I'm in the swing of it, it's becoming addictive and I don't look for excuses not to do it tonight.

Good luck with your exercises too Les:xxgrinning--00xx3: cycling and running looks like too much hard work for me at the moment, but I might give it a go if I can pack up smoking first. I think it will kill me if I keep on smokiing.

I can't offer any advice on weight loss other than take in less calories than you use in a day, and try to avoid anything high in sugar and saturated fat, and if possible only eat food you prepare yourself, ie salad, veg and meat or fish (nothing manufactured or processed). I started reading food labels a few years ago and it's scary how much sugar is in some of the things we eat. Processed food is the worst for sugar content, especially the one that clain they are low fat:rolleyes: sometimes they can be upto 40 or 50% sugar:yikes: I was 14.2 stone ten years ago, and I'm now 11.6:xxgrinning--00xx3:I did get down to 10.13 last year but that was too skinny and have bulked up a bit since I've been doing a few exercises on and off over the last yr.

[Doc Alan]

Well done Les, Ian, Peanutz, and good luck to any other members too shy to post their fitness activities :xxgrinning--00xx3:.
I had an hour's cycle ride yesterday, no more sea swimming ( too cold :NoNo:), my bottom is "run in" thanks Graham :icon_lol:.

[Englishman2010]

, no more sea swimming ( too cold :NoNo:),:.

Does that mean you won't be taking a dip in the North Sea on Dec 25th:yikes:

[grahamw48]

Sea swimming at Scarborough ? :yikes:

I just put my foot in the freezing water once, and that was enough. :NoNo:

Thanks for reminding me about swimming though Doc, something I do enjoy at the pool, and I think a great exercise for general toning up, plus of course a heart and lung workout. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Englishman2010]

Sea swimming at Scarborough ? :yikes:

I just put my foot in the freezing water once, and that was enough. :NoNo:

:

I thought you northerners were tough;)

You spent too much time in Asia swimming in the warm South China Sea or Pacific, you've gone soft:icon_lol:

[grahamw48]

I think you may be right.

Me and my buddies used to swim in the river Swale in the Yorkshire Dales in April. :cwm24:

[Doc Alan]

I hope to swim in the North Sea again this summer, but probably not on Christmas Day :NoNo:.
The Scarborough area no longer has an outdoor pool ( lido ), a sign of changing times, and it's true we're used to swimming in warmer water these days. The nearest lido is at Ilkley, West Yorkshire ( unheated, but next to an indoor pool ), although there are a surprising number of lidos still open around the UK :).http://homepage.ntlworld.com/oliver.merrington/lidos/index.html

[worthingmale]

mr routine at the moment is

monday - boxing & run
tuesday - kickboxing and cycle
wed - rest
thursday - kickboxing and cycle
friday - boxing and run
sat - squash and cycl
sunday - sleep

and its killing me hahahah

[les_taxi]

mr routine at the moment is

monday - boxing & run
tuesday - kickboxing and cycle
wed - rest
thursday - kickboxing and cycle
friday - boxing and run
sat - squash and cycl
sunday - sleep

and its killing me hahahah
Impressive :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[grahamw48]

I'm going for a lie-down after reading that. :cwm3:

[les_taxi]

Just been for my latest 6 miler-10 mins slower :(
Back of ankle started hurting after first mile and the heat was tough but at least I completed it:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[Peanutz]

Runkeeper has been messing around yesterday it didn't capture my whole activities:D

I've done 32 mi- yesterday - we went to Arne and had a picnic - we may go for a late ride again later today when temperature is cooler. Last night I crashed in bed after shower and fall asleep like a baby.
http://runkeeper.com/user/Peanutz/activity/41693748

[Peanutz]

Just been for my latest 6 miler-10 mins slower :(
Back of ankle started hurting after first mile and the heat was tough but at least I completed it:xxgrinning--00xx3:

Well done you!:xxgrinning--00xx3:
It was sooo warm yesterday- beautiful sunny day- very unusual as far as I remember it doesn't get hot here more than 25C:icon_lol:

[les_taxi]

Can't run at moment due to Achilles tendon soreness:cwm23:
Was just about to go on bike ride so it's exercise bike instead going to try burn 1000 cal!

[les_taxi]

Done it I'm knackered now:omg:
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q253/lestaxi1/Capture-4.jpg

[scott&ligaya]

You may remember I met my honey competing in a mountain marathon and Hong Kong, we also competed in dragon boat racing anmd adventure racing.. ah those were the days, now sevrel years later we have two little ones 3 1/2 and 21 months, my honey plays tennis, we still run but less distance and severity of terrain, now I do push ups (lying on back lifting the littlle ones) arm curls one holding on to each forearm, leg lifts, one on each leg bouncing, "horse" rides in the sitting rooms, and anything else invloving flying then around LOL. I work away mon to thurs so can usually get out for a run or use the hotel gym/swim but still feel unfit 9cannot help comparing back to glory days of being very fit LOL). When our kids are a bit older it will be hill walking/trail runing, body boarding/surfing, cycling and anything else I can do to keep them off those damn machines hehehehehehe

[scott&ligaya]

forgot to say .. keep at everyone, feeling fit is a great feeling.. the personal goal worked well for me when coming back from an injury which stopped me walking never mind running for 3 or 4 months back in Hong Kong, We lived on Lantau Island at that time just by a ferry pier and one day as came round the headland i noticed a sitting out area (pagoda shaped) on top of a long rising ridge not so far from our place and decided I was going walk up there as my 1st effort in getting back into training. I got my pedometer(no smart phone then) and set off next morning, took over 50 minutes to do just the 4km but I decieded there and then that I would get that down to under 25. Went out either every morning at 6am or evening around 8pm for just a month or so and just watched the time come down. 3 months later it was just the 1st marker on my 20km run around the villages and over the peaks. The key as others have said is to get started and then keep challenging yourself.

[scott&ligaya]

anyone ever wore their heart monitor/pedometer during :Sex: lots of calories burned and much more fun than my run hehehehehe

[scott&ligaya]

heh there Les, you still on the bike? have you been able to get over your tendon soreness and get out running. I ran into work this morning from my hotel along a tow path to Ilkeston about 9km, feeling it now though and need to get my FD to drop me back in his car,... do not fancy the jog/walk/crawl back LOL

[les_taxi]

heh there Les, you still on the bike? have you been able to get over your tendon soreness and get out running. I ran into work this morning from my hotel along a tow path to Ilkeston about 9km, feeling it now though and need to get my FD to drop me back in his car,... do not fancy the jog/walk/crawl back LOL
I have been totally useless since last week,I had the boozy night out and never really recovered til Monday.
Still can't run will give it another week so it's a 1000 cal burn up on exercise bike tmrw without fail:xxgrinning--00xx3:

[les_taxi]

Went for my usual 6 mile walk/run bloody hard first time in 12 days and still with sore Achilles heel problem:(
I was slow and it's hurting now let's see how it is tmrw i will ice it as much as possible:)
At least I did it as tough as it was:xxgrinning--00xx3:
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q253/lestaxi1/latest.jpg

[grahamw48]

Well done Les. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

At least you're running around the posh parts, so you won't get mugged. :icon_lol:

[les_taxi]

Notice I do a quick turn-around at the top of Knaresborough rd:yikes:
We know what creatures lie below in starbeck:omg:

[grahamw48]

Aha. :D Oh yes.

Years ago I used to sign them on. :rolleyes:

[scott&ligaya]

You know how your head tells you that you can still play sports you excelled at 25 years ago...... did that last night, competed in a friendly volleyball tournament... ARAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHH.... I ache all over today, especially knees, wrists and left shoulder (serving). Great fun but ... note to brain.. I am much older now LOL you silly b@g"er

[grahamw48]

I have just walked to the library and back. Phew ! :cwm3:

From later this week I will be training people to canvas again, which will involve many miles of walking each day....hopefully I can still do it. :Erm:

[les_taxi]

Just to update I'm still getting fit in case you thought I had given up as I have not mentioned anything:D
http://i138.photobucket.com/albums/q253/lestaxi1/Capture-5.jpg

[grahamw48]

Well done Les. :xxgrinning--00xx3:

[worthingmale]

les make sure you got to a proper running shop for trainers,

they will watch you run, and recommend the right trainers for you, a bit more expensive but saved me a lot of knee problems

[grahamw48]

Me keeping fit. :rolleyes:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8pByU4LWFI&NR=1

[les_taxi]

les make sure you got to a proper running shop for trainers,

they will watch you run, and recommend the right trainers for you, a bit more expensive but saved me a lot of knee problems

Thanks but I did that over a year ago and got the right ones-my Achilles tendon injury is just one of those things:(

[grahamw48]

Well Les, I had a good look in the mirror this morning (yes, plucked up courage :rolleyes:), and I didn't like what I saw.
Totally out of condition, poor muscle tone.

What is annoying is that for my age, theoretically I'm in very good health, and with only a small amount of toning up I'd look little different to when I was say 25.

Not many people can say that.

So, time to get a grip !!! :angry: