What’s your exercise\workout routine like?

[mead]

What’s your exercise\workout routine like?

This question assumes you do participate in some structured exercise programme done at least 3 times a week.

Fist of all I don't go to any gym, I workout in the mornings at home.
My daily exercise routine mostly consists of strength exercises i.e weight lifting.
Typically I start out with a 5 min. warm up then move into some form of cardio such as speed skating, jumping jacks, skipping, jugging etc. for 10-15 minutes.
The strength segment typically start out with abdominal work - crunches, oblique crunches, hanging leg rise, then the chest for bench presses, push ups and dumb bell flies.
Triceps and biceps work consist of traditional curls, hammer curls and tricep dips.
For the rest of the week I focus on the other areas such as back, shoulders, hams\quads calves etc. with a variety of exercises, I try to mix it up to retain interest.

Sundays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays would be off days for recovery purposes.

As of late however, I find that I work out mostly with Cathy or Gilad on Fit TV in the mornings. I really enjoy working out with Cathy especially when she focuses of weights such as her “slow and heavy” series or booth camp style routines.

Since the past few months I find that I'm no longer in the mood to exercise, I’m lacking stamina, and to make things worst I feel very hungry at nights for junk food. So I end up eating and thus sabotaging myself.

So what's your routine like, how do you remain motivated, handle your craving and what over the counter pills or supplement do you take to build up your stamina?

[CyberCat]

SUNDAYS:
Rest

MONDAYS:
Push ups - 2 sets of 10
Chest - bench press - flat; inclined; declined/flyes/cable pulls - 3 sets each exercise, at least 6 reps.
Triceps - Cable pressdowns; overhead cable presses; dumbell skull busters; close grip push ups - 3 sets each exercise, at least 6 reps.
Abs (lower) - inclined leg raises, slight angle - 3 sets, max reps.

TUESDAYS:
Pull ups (wide, front) - 2 sets, 8 - 10 & 6 reps
Back - Front lat. cable pull downs, wide; T-bar bent over rows; seated cable rows/puldowns/bent over one arm rows - 3 sets each exercise, at least 6 reps.
Hyper extensions - 2 sets at least 8 reps each
Deadlifts - 3 sets at least 6 reps each set
Biceps - curls/hammer curls/concentration/preacher - 3 sets at least 6 reps each
Abs (upper) - at least 4 sets of crunches.

WEDNESDAY:
Rest

THURSDAYS:
Cycle, stretch hamstrings.
Legs - Squat (full); leg press; front leg extensions - 3 sets each exercise, at least 6 reps.
Reverse leg extensions - 4 sets each exercise, at least 6 reps.
Calf - tiptoes; raises on legpress machine - 3 sets each exercise, at least 6 reps.
Waist - twists 9long bar) - 3 sets each exercise, at least 50 reps.

FRIDAYS:
Standing flyes - 2 sete of 10
Shoulders - Military press (behind); Front military press; dumbell overhead press - 3 sets each exercise, at least 6 reps.
Shrugs (dumbel/barbell); traps raises; front lat. raises - 3 sets each exercise, at least 6 reps.
Triceps - Cable pressdowns; overhead cable presses; dumbell skull busters; close grip push ups - 3 sets each exercise, at least 6 reps.
Abs - lower and upper - mixed exercises.

SATURDAYS:
Rest

[Manu]

Damn.... I need a Bowflex or Total gym :(

[Bahama Mama]

A 20 minute walk to the bus stop. Do that everyday, twice a day. It works magic.

[smiles]

I go to the gym...

enough times a week as I can motivate myself to...

When i do make it, I do 1 hour aerobics and 1/2 hour weight training...

I drink at most 2 litres of water daily.

I eat very small servings of food in any one sitting... unless its pizza!!!

Umm.. yeah... thats it, just waiting on the results now....

SUMMAAA BADDAAAAYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!

[jamerican]

50 push up in the morning and before i go bed and the gym every day that about it.

[RachieBabie]

5 minute walk to and from work......yup

fingers get nuff nuff wrkin out too... between the keyboards and the remote.... every single day....

[BlackCryptoKnight]

Finger pushups.

Typing.

UEFA Champions League in the nights

Clicking the TV remote.

My fingers are in pretty good shape.

[Xenocrates]

Bowflex™ 3 times a week at 5:00 am for the win! Work campus is big enough that I do roughly 2 miles worth of walking every day. Sweet? I think so! Only drawback? I'm so tired in the eves, that I can no longer do finger exercise and I'm out like a light (or tired enough to be) by 9:30 pm. My eyelids are so overweight. :( When am I going to get to the part where Tony Stark becomes a rogue Government agent? Civil War for the win! :eusa_shif

[root_gal]

Well, during the semester I walk fifteen minutes to and from Liguanea about six days a week. So half an hour of walking not all that bad. Plus walking up and down on campus. But since school is out, my exercise regime looks a bit like this:
Sundays - Clean
Mondays - Sleep
Tuesdays - Sleep
Wednesdays - Sleep/Party
Thursdays - Sleep/Party
Fridays - Party
Saturdays - Sleep/Party

So I figure that 3 or 4 hours of jumping up and down almost every night should be enough to get the summer body going. If not, I sleep for most of the day so I don't eat much anyway.

[Manu]

I'm just gonna start swimming. Try 50 laps per day in the pool. Then wind down with weights and rest. Rince and repeat 3 times per week.

[bernie]

Well I have a skipping rope and an abs machine. Trying to motivate myself to use them again. Until then, I walk from the gate to the office, sometimes even taking the stairs. Anyway, I seriously need to work on this 'all-in-one' tummy that I have developed. It's hurtn' mah flow y'all.

[mead]

I see some of us trying, that's good :)

What about the pills, what pills y'all popping?

[Manu]

No pills. Except vitamins and energy supplements.

[nuhsenutten]

cricket on sturdays
football on sundays
walking covers the rest

[ramesh]

I do a 20 minute walk perhaps three times a week around my neighbourhood.

[BlackCryptoKnight]

I seriously need to get active.

Transformation starts in June! :sold:

[mead]

I seriously need to get active.

Transformation starts in June! :sold:

lol you just start breadren? I seem to remember you saying this earlier this year in a new years resolution thread:eusa_thin, anyway expect some pleasant muscle pain for the first week of your workout, good luck :)

[BlackCryptoKnight]

lol you just start breadren? I seem to remember you saying this earlier this year in a new years resolution thread:eusa_thin, anyway expect some pleasant muscle pain for the first week of your workout, good luck :)

Bwoy, yuh haffi jus' show mi up eeh? Well I've started doing light stuff - light weights and stuff. Taking my time and easing into it. I've been through the pain that goes with starting up an excercise regime before, so I know what to expect. I make sure to warm up before and stretch after the routine. So far the pain is minimal.

[Justice]

I do 40 minutes each day with two 40 pound dumbbells that I have. 10 minutes in the morning and 30 minutes in the evening. Can’t afford to get married man belly before I get married :eusa_shif

[Xenocrates]

Bwoy, yuh haffi jus' show mi up eeh? Well I've started doing light stuff - light weights and stuff. Taking my time and easing into it. I've been through the pain that goes with starting up an excercise regime before, so I know what to expect. I make sure to warm up before and stretch after the routine. So far the pain is minimal.
- Are you kidding me? Pain is AWESOME! If I don't feel pain, I add more bars to the resistance to make me FEEL the pain! I LOVE PAIN during exercise! Expecially when I have some trance music pulsing like a mother in the background! Woooo Hooo!! Bowflex™ + Logitech Z-5500™ 4-th-win! :icon_mrgr

[ramesh]

You love pain? Perhaps you need an introduction to Pinhead. :)

[Xenocrates]

It's that sore feeling you get when you know you've had a good workout. Esp. the next morning when your muscles are recuperating. It feels sweet. I can't explain it better than that if you haven't done it y'self.

[BlackCryptoKnight]

- Are you kidding me? Pain is AWESOME! If I don't feel pain, I add more bars to the resistance to make me FEEL the pain! I LOVE PAIN during exercise! Expecially when I have some trance music pulsing like a mother in the background! Woooo Hooo!! Bowflex™ + Logitech Z-5500™ 4-th-win! :icon_mrgr

Dude, you're a masochist. Pain isn't nice at all.

[icuucme]

It's that sore feeling you get when you know you've had a good workout. Esp. the next morning when your muscles are recuperating. It feels sweet. I can't explain it better than that if you haven't done it y'self.kinda weird but i understand, i just start going to the gym (3 weeks now) for the first time ever, my first physical activity since PE almost 10 years ago...lol. when i wake up in the morning and cant move a muscle...kinda gives me a weird good feeling..

[Xenocrates]

Dude, you're a masochist. Pain isn't nice at all. - Nah. I prolly just have a higher threshold than most people.

[Arch_Angel]

I also understand xeno's point of view. I mean, if I don't feel pain after restarting a work out routine, then I know I didn't do squat jack anything. lol

It's just one of those pains that tells you that you just started on the right path on a long journey. :D

[BlackCryptoKnight]

It's just one of those pains that tells you that you just started on the right path on a long journey. :D

Well tomorrow, I know I will know that I'm on the right path on a long journey, 'cause I'm gonna be in soooo much pain after this morning. :confused:

[Bahama Mama]

For all those folks heading back to the gym after a long hiatus, don't forget those protein shakes. :)

[Izemi-Clem]

Hail


For all those folks heading back to the gym after a long hiatus, don't forget those protein shakes. :)

:icon_arro BM

There is quite a discussion about when exactly these shakes are most effective. One argument is that it should be taken before the workout, the other is that it should be taken after the workout.
What is your practice with the shakes or does it matter to you?
Do you use these shakes as a meal replacement? Or do you supplement them with a meal?

Izemi-Clem

[Bahama Mama]

Hail



:icon_arro BM

There is quite a discussion about when exactly these shakes are most effective. One argument is that it should be taken before the workout, the other is that it should be taken after the workout.
What is your practice with the shakes or does it matter to you?
Do you use these shakes as a meal replacement? Or do you supplement them with a meal?

Izemi-Clem


At the present I am not partaking in any rigorous gym routine. When I do however, I normally consume one before and after my routine. I prefer to cover a huge window period, since pain can creep up anytime with me. I don't use them as meal replacements. I would normally still add at least one well rounded meal in for the day.

[BlackCryptoKnight]

Hail



:icon_arro BM

There is quite a discussion about when exactly these shakes are most effective. One argument is that it should be taken before the workout, the other is that it should be taken after the workout.
What is your practice with the shakes or does it matter to you?
Do you use these shakes as a meal replacement? Or do you supplement them with a meal?

Izemi-Clem

I use the protein thingee as a supplement rather than a meal replacement. I just drink one a day. Doesn't really matter to me when, but it usually turns out to be after I work out. After the workout, the body needs to repair and build up the muscle that has been stressed. The supplements help the body to do that, so I guess after the workout is when it would really benefit the body.

[Izemi-Clem]

Hail

:icon_arro BM

The larger census of "experts" I've spoken to, suggests that shakes should not be taken before the workout but rather energy bars or suppliments designed to provide energy and endurance to give you the most during the workout allowing you to burn more fat during the process, the shakes taken afterwards at the hieght of your "bio-genesis" will facilitate better muscle building as the protein shake will be better absorbed and used for that particular purpose.

I used to use them as meal replacement whether or not I'm active in the gym but since I'm supposedly better informed I've started to blend fruits and vegetable juices with it rather than adding water. This helps a lot when you're focusing on weight loss.

It's interesting how the advice varies depending on who you talk to and ultimately you just have to find a program that works for you.

Izemi-Clem

[Bahama Mama]

Hail

:icon_arro BM

The larger census of "experts" I've spoken to, suggests that shakes should not be taken before the workout but rather energy bars or suppliments designed to provide energy and endurance to give you the most during the workout allowing you to burn more fat during the process, the shakes taken afterwards at the hieght of your "bio-genesis" will facilitate better muscle building as the protein shake will be better absorbed and used for that particular purpose.

I used to use them as meal replacement whether or not I'm active in the gym but since I'm supposedly better informed I've started to blend fruits and vegetable juices with it rather than adding water. This helps a lot when you're focusing on weight loss.

It's interesting how the advice varies depending on who you talk to and ultimately you just have to find a program that works for you.

Izemi-Clem


Yes, it is interesting indeed. Luckily I don't have a weight problem, just need to gain some strength for tackling :eusa_shif.

[BlackCryptoKnight]

Yes, it is interesting indeed. Luckily I don't have a weight problem, just need to gain some strength for tackling :eusa_shif.

Tackling what? :eusa_thin

[Bahama Mama]

Tackling what? :eusa_thin

I am talking about football (US) :eusa_shif.

[Manu]

Yes, it is interesting indeed. Luckily I don't have a weight problem, just need to gain some strength for tackling :eusa_shif.



I tried BM..... but...


:rotflm::dwl::jestera::haha:


Don't worry... you'll love me in the morning :rotflm:

[Izemi-Clem]

Hail

:icon_arro BCK

Which of these protein thingees do you prefer? The ones you make yourself or the ones that are already prep for you in a can?

:icon_arro BM

You serious?? Are you on your school's team or something??? And who you tackling ?? And why is Manu laughing so hard ??


Izemi-Clem

[Bahama Mama]

:icon_arro BM

You serious?? Are you on your school's team or something??? And who you tackling ?? And why is Manu laughing so hard ??


Izemi-Clem



Nah Izemi I wasnt serious about the tackling :D. Joke Joke. As for Manu, I am wondering myself :eusa_thin.

[BlackCryptoKnight]

Hail

:icon_arro BCK

Which of these protein thingees do you prefer? The ones you make yourself or the ones that are already prep for you in a can?


I prefer the one I can make myself.

[Izemi-Clem]

Hail

I had to switch the workout from evenings to mornings, I don't know if its a mind thing but I'm noticing a big difference. The morning workout definetly feels better; at least for now.

Does the morning routine work out better for anyone else?

Izemi-Clem

[AngelsKiss]

Hail

I had to switch the workout from evenings to mornings, I don't know if its a mind thing but I'm noticing a big difference. The morning workout definetly feels better; at least for now.

Does the morning routine work out better for anyone else?

Izemi-Clem

Actually morning workouts are suppose to be better for you. You burn more calories and it gets your energy level going for the rest of the day.

I find when I walk in the mornings it gives me a good start to my day and carry though for the entire day...well most of the time anyway:)

[BlackCryptoKnight]

Actually morning workouts are suppose to be better for you. You burn more calories and it gets your energy level going for the rest of the day.

I find when I walk in the mornings it gives me a good start to my day and carry though for the entire day...well most of the time anyway:)

I agree. Morning works best for me. At the end of a long day at work, I don't usually feel like exerting myself much.

[Aingeal]

Morning jogs around the block

[Manu]

Oh my god.... y'all nuh wah know my regime. All now my body nuh recover... but it feels good. Even with the pain and muscle fatigue... u have more energy and generally feel better throughout the day.

P.S....


The stair climber is doozy!

[Izemi-Clem]

Hail

You know something bout a man using a stair climber just doan sound rite. :eusa_thin

But duh yuh ting Manu, it's the results that count. :)

I'll tell you something, if you push yourself a few times in the mornings, there comes an evening when you just crash out and sleep like Wow.

Izemi-Clem

[Manu]

Endurance Izemi.... endurance... and that stairclimber is really something... believe me. Especially when you're running.

[root_gal]

My summer workout regime:
-Sleep 12 - 16 hours a day
-Typing and clicking/clicking and typing (like to mix it up a bit)
-After that intense workout, I take a nice hot shower for about 30 mins

I'm soooooo fit ;).

[Johno]

Well i just started back working out. my regime is like this every other day.

Day 1 - Cardio and Abs workout (billy blanks)

Day 2 - Weights Training ( bench press, curls (arms and Legs))

and so on. I try to play some football at least every Saturday.

Do you guys think this is an effective regime. i started just over a week or 2 ago.

[BlackCryptoKnight]

Hail

I had to switch the workout from evenings to mornings, I don't know if its a mind thing but I'm noticing a big difference. The morning workout definetly feels better; at least for now.

Does the morning routine work out better for anyone else?

Izemi-Clem

Oh, you have the highest levels of testosterone in the mornings. So that may be a big part of the reason the morning workouts may feel better.

[bernie]

I have been working out for months now; skipping, running and abbs. I must say tho, I haven't yet lost any weight, infact, I've gained a few more pounds. Too bad the workouts never really left my mind (where it all happened).

[Arch_Angel]

I have been working out for months now; skipping, running and abbs. I must say tho, I haven't yet lost any weight, infact, I've gained a few more pounds. Too bad the workouts never really left my mind (where it all happened).:icon_lol: :rofl:
Too bad your mind didn't get any fitter from all that working out either. :p

I been wanting to work out in di mornings, but darn it, mawning too coal yow. I hope I have the determination to start working out when summer draws closer.

[mead]

:icon_lol: :rofl:
Too bad your mind didn't get any fitter from all that working out either. :p

I been wanting to work out in di mornings, but darn it, mawning too coal yow. I hope I have the determination to start working out when summer draws closer.

lol trust mi, you will find some other excuse then.

[bernie]

:icon_lol: :rofl:
Too bad your mind didn't get any fitter from all that working out either. :p

I been wanting to work out in di mornings, but darn it, mawning too coal yow. I hope I have the determination to start working out when summer draws closer.

Outa awda nuh back foot! lol

[Brownsugar]

Dat sad still hun!
Maybe yuh should eat less (buh more) and increase you water intake!


Been drinkin alot of tea and dancin!

[nuhsenutten]

the routine isnt regular but ive noticed stuff......oh the diets helping a lil (when i can stick to it)

[duster]

Hail

I had to switch the workout from evenings to mornings, I don't know if its a mind thing but I'm noticing a big difference. The morning workout definetly feels better; at least for now.

Does the morning routine work out better for anyone else?

Izemi-Clem

Middle day does it for me on my lunch break it give me the energy to make it through the rest of my 3 hours at work.

[Gwadinka]

Walking whenever I can. That means getting down of the bus a lil bit farther than my home bus stop and avoiding buses, subways and trolleys whenever I can.

[Ghionw]

This was my work-out routine when i was on a strict regime and dieting. I actually lost between 30-40 pounds doing this, All in about 3 months.
Some days I would run a mile or two then play a couple of games basketball. Other days I would just play basketball. I did this about 4-6 times for the week. Eventually I had to cut back on the amount of days I went to play basketball so that I could maintain my weight and not lose any more...

[ramesh]

I now lift up my hand in the air when using the remote.

[BlackCryptoKnight]

I think I'm going to start jogging. I never liked it, but it would be good.