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Your Routines..

shrkntz said: "[size=1][color=teal]Monday[/color][/size] [size=1]bike to gym (8 min -1mile)[/size] [size=1]circuit training at gym(1 hr)[/size] [size=1]stretches and relaxation[/size] [size=1]bike home(8 min-1 mile)[/size] [size=1]walk dog at 8 pm[/size] [size=1] [/size] [size=1][color=teal]Tuesday[/color][/size] [size=1]bike to gym (8 min -1mile)[/size] [size=1]circuit training at gym(1hr)[/size] [size=1]stretches and relaxation[/size] [size=1]bike home(8 min-1 mile)[/size] [size=1]walk dog at 8 pm[/size] [size=1] [/size] [size=1][color=teal]Wednesday[/color][/size] [size=1]bike to gym (8 min -1mile)[/size] [size=1]circuit training at gym(1 hr)[/size] [size=1]stretches and relaxation[/size] [size=1]bike home(8 min-1 mile)[/size] [size=1]walk dog at 8 pm[/size] [size=1] [/size] [size=1][color=teal]Thursday[/color][/size] [size=1]bike to gym (8 min -1mile)[/size] [size=1]circuit training at gym(1hr 1/2)[/size] [size=1]stretches and relaxation[/size] [size=1]bike home(8 min-1 mile)[/size] [size=1] [/size] [size=1]weight training at home(30 min)[/size] [size=1] [/size] [size=1]walk dog at 8 pm[/size] [size=1] [/size] [size=1][color=teal]Friday[/color][/size] [size=1]bike to gym (8 min -1mile)[/size] [size=1]circuit training at gym(1 hr)[/size] [size=1]stretches and relaxation[/size] [size=1]bike home(8 min-1 mile)[/size] [size=1]walk dog at 8 pm[/size] [size=1] [/size] [size=1][color=teal]Saturday[/color][/size] [size=1]bike to gym (8 min -1mile)[/size] [size=1]circuit training at gym(40 min)[/size] [size=1]stretches and relaxation[/size] [size=1]bike home(8 min-1 mile)[/size] [size=1]walk dog at 8 pm[/size] [size=1] [/size] [size=1][color=teal]Sunday[/color][/size] [size=1]light weight training[/size] [size=1]moderate food intake[/size] [size=1]walk dog at 7:30 pm[/size] [size=1] [/size] [size=1]I vary around days, keep a complete daily journal of food, activity and setbacks or forwards. I work harder or extra on different machines daily to keep it all different. I bumped up my calories as I was working out more. [/size][size=1]My gym is cardiovascular and strength training. I am boarderline diabetic and have asthma. I eat 1550 calories a day, omitting high concentration of carbohydrates, sugar, and fats. I eat a higher protein diet(tuna, chicken,turkey, lean hamburger, lean steak). If I do have any junkfood, it is the limitted serving I am allowed on the package per serving, no more. I don't load my plate or go for seconds. I go to [/size][url="http://www.fitday.com/"][size=1]www.fitday.com[/size][/url][size=1] daily to keep track of everything and I add in foods before I eat them to see what my total count is for calories. I have almost completely knocked out pop and caffeine out of my diet. My weight was 295 lbs sept.14 2003, I am not to date, 250. That is with skipping 3 months of gym cause of my diagnosis of asthma this year. I walk everywhere I go and rarely get a car or bus ride. I started by walking with my ankle and wrist weights[/size]."

Heather said: "I have been taking karate classes since January. It is 8 hours of hard work a week. Now that the weather is making a rally, I have added some bike rides and jumprope to the mix. Once you get active, you want to add more things into your routine.."

Cupcake said: "I work out 5 days a week. I can't stand to be in a gym just walking on a treadmill, so I take classes. Monday: Strength and Stretch class (loads of fun, we use resistance bands) Tuesday: Bellydancing Wednesday: Pilates, then a Body Ball Class Thursday: Tap Dancing, and then Strength and Stretch class Friday: Spinning class Keeps me on my toes :p"

UniqueMystique said: "My workout varies from week to week. I currently work out 5 days a week. Currently do about 50 - 60 minutes of cardio on Mon, Wed, & Fri I change it up a lot. Some days I bike, some days I use the elliptical, some days I use the treadmill, some days I use a combination of two, other days I do all three. I lift weights for about 45 - 60 minutes on Mon, Wed, & Fri Mondays I work the upper body Wednesdays I work the lower body Fridays I work the whole body but at a lower weight than normal for more reps. Tues & Thurs I either do an hour of cardio machines or swim 20+ laps (depends on how I'm feeling that day). Weekends I try to do things with my kids and often do yardwork and gardening. I hiked a mountain here this past Sunday. It was the first time I'd done it in years and the last time I hiked up it I thought I was going to die. This time...I wasn't even winded when I reached the top. Now that's a nice feeling and a great reason to keep working out. Even if you aren't seeing noticible results!!!!"

UniqueMystique said: "I agree, Razor! Men are eager to help the others out if they are gonna be grunting and moaning to get that weight up! Go for it, Qian!"

UniqueMystique said: "Qian.....did you lift last night? :p"

UniqueMystique said: "You know I'll ask you again tomorrow....right? ;)"

UniqueMystique said: "Dang! i didn't get to ask! :( Hehehehe! Good job, Qian!"

Leah20 said: "I was just curious as to what everyone does in the way of exercising. I'm having a bit of trouble getting into a routine, and I was hoping to get a bit of perspective. I tried working out in the morning today and I think I liked it. The only problem was I didn't get down there early enough so I could only do 22 minutes and 190 calories. Do you guys go for a certain amount of time everyday, or do you target a certain number of calories? I try to do at least 250 calories a day, I read that will help you lose about 2lbs per week combined with the right diet. Do you go every day, or 5 days a week, or less? What time of day do you go? What machines do you use and in what order? Do you do the same thing everyday? If anyone would like to share this kind of stuff I think it might help."

Razor said: "Monday Lunch: Chest/triceps [U]Dumbbell Bench [/U] 1 of 6 @ 45lbs each 1 of 8 @ 40 lbs each 1 of 10 @ 35 lbs each 1 of 12 @ 30 lbs each [U]Cable Chest Fly[/U] 4 of 8 @ 35lbs [U]Overhead Tricep Extension (rope)[/U] 4 of 8 @ 65 lbs [U]Tricep Dips (asst)[/U] 1 of 6 @ 40 lbs 1 of 8 @ 50 lbs 1 of 10 @ 60 lbs 1 of 12 @ 70 lbs Monday after work: Back/Biceps [U]Iso cable row:[/U] 1 of 6 @ 40 lbs each 1 of 8 @ 35 lbs each 1 of 10 @ 30 lbs each 1 of 12 @ 25 lbs each [U]Lying T-Bar row[/U] 4 of 8 @ 35 lbs [U]Cable bicep curl[/U] 1 of 6 @ 65 lbs 1 of 8 @ 60 lbs 1 of 10 @ 55 lbs 1 of 12 @ 50 lbs [U]Camber Curl[/U] 4 of 8 @ 30 lbs Tuesday lunch: Quads/hams [U]Front Squats[/U] 1 of 6 @ 200 lbs 1 of 8 @ 190 lbs 1 of 10 @ 180 lbs 1 of 12 @ 170 lbs [U]Leg Extensions[/U] 4 of 8 @ 85 lbs [U]Deadlifts[/U] 4 of 8 @ 80 lbs [U]Seated leg curl [/U] 1 of 6 @ 80 lbs 1 of 8 @ 70 lbs 1 of 10 @ 60 lbs 1 of 12 @ 50 lbs Tuesday after work: Calves/Shoulders [U]Donkey Calf Raise[/U] 1 of 6 @ 240 lbs 1 of 8 @ 220 lbs 1 of 10 @ 200 lbs 1 of 12 @ 180 lbs [U]Angled Calf Raise[/U] 4 of 8 @ 80 lbs [U] Lateral Shoulder Raise[/U] 4 of 8 @ 25 lbs [U]Reverse Pec Deck[/U] 1 of 6 @ 60 lbs 1 of 8 @ 55 lbs 1 of 10 @ 50 lbs 1 of 12 @ 45 lbs Wednesday - OFF DAY Thursday - Same as Monday Friday - Same as Tuesday"

Razor said: "Qian, Do not say probably start lifting!!!! Especially being a man you are so full of testosterone that you will build muscle quick and burn fat quicker. If you lift by yourself then don't lift were you think you will drop the bar. Not only that but I see guys all the time about to go over the top and they tap the shoulder of the guy next to them and say " Hey man I am about to lift more than I ever have, can you spot me?" The other guy goes and spots and is usually rooting the guy one telling him to COME ON COME ON! GET IN THAT GYM AND LIFT!"

lotusleaf said: "well, i have an exercise bike at home, stick on some music with a fast beat and go for it-i try and do 20 mins 3-4 times a week, followed by 20 mins of toning and weights. I have worked up to 20-30 crunches every evening too, and i do a yoga dvd aswell a few times a week. i take the dog out for a good brisk walk for an hour everyday as long as its not raining! I keep a record of my improvements and always try to extend wht im doing for the cardio. The main thing is to be as active as you can as the gym is not for everyone, but the opportunity to exercise is always there. I walk to work and vary my route so i have hills to walk up, so theres another opportunity for a bit of cardio. The main thing is to find something that you enjoy and go for it!!!"

Qian said: "I do bodyweight calisthenics 5 days a week, then do yard and housework on the other day. The calisthnics are things like hindu pushups and squats, back bridges. Those are the main core of excercises, I work in other types of excercises everyday, just to stretch and build muscles. I really enjoy it. I have done a lot of weight lifting, but I don't have anyone to spot me, and I ended up one too many times having to yell for someone to come lift a bar off my chest. I think if you are able to get to the facilities lifting weights is great. I am looking to get a membership at the YMCA in a couple months, and I'll probably start lifting again. bodyweight calisthenics are awesome though. All my muscles get a good work out, and I get an awesome cardio workout at the same time. I usually go anywhere from 20 to 30 min, and according to [url]www.fitday.com[/url] calesthenics will burn about 300 calories in that time. Not bad. Lots of fun too. My son Isaac even does them with me. It's amazing how strong kids are when compared to adults. He can do back bridges without hands for as long as I can, and he gets into position without his hands. When I get some more time, or my wife gets a differeint schedule, I'll probably start jogging with the dogs again. that is usually about 2-3 miles in 30 minutes, just depends on the mode I'm in. Anyway, that's my routines."

Qian said: "Okay, Okay, I'll go clean up the weight room and start lifting again. :) I really do enjoy lifting. My son Isaac lifts weights with me too. Yeah, it's only a 3 lbs weight but he likes to do everything with me, and I rather let him learn how to be healthy now, than wait until it's too late. I'll even lift tonight. YIPPEE! :D"

Qian said: "Actually, I took my my son fishing, but I was able to get my weight room cleaned up. By the time I was done, it was 10pm and if I lift too late at night I would have been awake until 1am, and that is not good for me. So tonight is lift night."

Qian said: "Of course, I plan on it. :D"

Qian said: "Just so you know, I have just now finished my weight lifting routine for the night. It is now 11pm and I'll probably be up for another 2 hours but it was worth it. It took about 30 mins and was awesome Stretching-5 mins Biceps: Hammer Curls 4x12,10,8,10 Straight Curls 3x12 Concentration Curls 3x12 Alternating Dumbbell Curls 3x12,10,8 Triceps: Tricep 21's 3 reps (Awesome excercise to really burn the tri's) Extensions 4x12 Dips 4x15 Shoulders: Military Press 3x12 Lateral Raises 3x12 Shrugs 3x15 Forearms Front Curls: 5x15 Reverse Culrs: 5x20 Stretch 5mins The workout time didn't include the stretchin, but I'm still dripping sweat 20 mins later, and my arms and hands can barely type this. It was a great workout. Probably rest tomorrow and do chest, back and legs on Friday. I'll do some good calesthenics for stretching and muscle workout tomorrow. Maybe go jogging."

Sassysurfnic said: "Well what it has been in the past is 7 hours of pointe,ballet, jazz, lyriacal,tap and then teach 2 hours and then the gym inbetween......However, since I can not afford either it is: Mornings: Windsor Pilates and 50 crunches (I try to go up about 10 more every week or so) and these push up looking things( I call them planks, I don't know why) that I saw in Self mag. a while ago. You are in a push-up position but you are resting your weight on your forearms instead of your hands.You are not parallel to the ground either. More like you but sticking up in the air. and then you approach it like a push-up but it works your abs, but and backs of your legs. I will try to find this exercise on the website and let yas know what I am talking about( I am sorry I can't explain it better). Anywho... Afternoon Work , so I try to walk a couple times throughout the building and I park my car far away( I work in a corporate office) Evening I try to unwind and "de-stress" meself with just stretching or a couple of bar exercies that I did in Ballet. Oh then there is cleaning and laundry and what not. That's what it has been so far. I might get bored of this routine and change it but I like it for now. Any info. on what I can do to improve anything or any ideas would be great!Thanks :)"

Sassysurfnic said: "[QUOTE=Sassysurfnic]Well what it has been in the past is 7 hours of pointe,ballet, jazz, lyriacal,tap and then teach 2 hours and then the gym inbetween......However, since I can not afford either it is: Mornings: Windsor Pilates and 50 crunches (I try to go up about 10 more every week or so) and these push up looking things( I call them planks, I don't know why) that I saw in Self mag. a while ago. You are in a push-up position but you are resting your weight on your forearms instead of your hands.You are not parallel to the ground either. More like you but sticking up in the air. and then you approach it like a push-up but it works your abs, but and backs of your legs. I will try to find this exercise on the website and let yas know what I am talking about( I am sorry I can't explain it better). Anywho... Afternoon Work , so I try to walk a couple times throughout the building and I park my car far away( I work in a corporate office) Evening I try to unwind and "de-stress" meself with just stretching or a couple of bar exercies that I did in Ballet. Oh then there is cleaning and laundry and what not. That's what it has been so far. I might get bored of this routine and change it but I like it for now. Any info. on what I can do to improve anything or any ideas would be great!Thanks :)[/QUOTE] Sorry also these "plank" exersices work your arms and your chest and it really brings out your collar bone. Just thought I'd add"