The 08 / 09 Workout thread

[djspookman]

My current routine is:

-Mountain Biking
-hiking with my daughter in the pack
-weightlifting (carrying lumber around while doing work on my house)
-weightlifting (at the gym at work over lunch)
-hitting the bouldering wall we just built at work..(which is proving to be a great arm/upper body workout so far, as its a very inclined wall!)

I need to run, do pushups, and situps more though.... as I think i'm going to do a lot more touring this year..

dave

 

[hammer]

I don't have any workout "routines" but I try to get to 2 martial arts workouts a week. I'm another type who needs an established activity outside the house, too many distractions at home (real and self-made).

I have a test coming up in March so I'll need to get to regular workouts...between that and skiing I should be in pretty good shape by then (I hope).

Main thing I'd like to do at home is get into a regular stretching routine...I definitely don't have the flexibility I'd like.

 

[Beetlenut]

Yup, I know, the pool. My business partner is a nationally ranked masters swimmer and keeps urging me to join his regular work out group for their 3x/a week 5:30AM swim sessions at the YMCA. One of these days i just might have to buy the old speedo and join them

Be prepared for a rude awakening aerobically. I thought I was in good aerobic shape from the running I was doing, until I started swimming. Well that was just depressing to say the least. I think it took 6 months of swimming 1-2 miles a week, before I was no longer light-headed and slightly dizzy for a hour afterwords. Also you don't necessarily need the mouse-suit for a good work-out!

 

[jaywbigred]

Played golf all summer, always walking, which is a good way to keep the weight in check. Played ~4 times a week, including walking 36 holes once in April, twice in May, twice in June and twice in July.

Slowed down in August, but spent a lot of time surfcasting at the beach. With a 10 foot rod and 3-4 oz. lures, walking in the surf for 1-4 miles per trip, this is actually a decent little workout. Also got back to lifting weights during this period. Abs, shoulder, arms, chest. I do not work out my legs after a few bad injuries in college.

This week, with fishing time going away, I started running again, prob a little over 1.5 miles, but all of it hilly. Legs got tired but not the lungs. Finished it off with some light plyo when I got home.

So from now till ski season will be fishing, (hill) running, plyo and weight lifting. Hoping to lose about 5 pounds in the process, but it is college football i.e. IPA drinking season as well. We shall see.

 

[Smellytele]

Road riding on my bike all summer. Hurt my back 2 weeks ago so now I am exercising for apres-ski by drinking beer and taking muscle relaxants every night. Hope to be back on the bike next week!

 

[ALLSKIING]

I started taking a multivitamin.

 

[bvibert]

Unfortunately, just like the last two years, my activity level has decreased as the daylight dwindles. In the peak of the long summer days I was getting out on the MTB 3 times a week, now it's down to 1 or 2 and the after work sessions are way shorter. It's really starting to depress me. I need to find alternative ways to keep active. There's also been a time issue that's coincided with the lack of daylight that isn't helping. I guess, at least, I need to motivate myself to take the kids out for a walk after dinner or something...

 

[SKIQUATTRO]

after training the first part of the year for the half ironman in July, i kinda took the rest of the summer off (still waterskiied, got some runs and bikes in, but nothing big) heading back to the gym/workouts tonight....

 

[prisnah]

I don't have a formal workout program, but I ride my bike to and from work every day, hike and/or kayak every other weekend and if I feel really motivated after work, some days I'll make a trip to the fitness center, others I'll hop in the pool and do a few laps.

Other than that I pretty much just sit on my ass, drink beer, eat good food, and spark it up quite frequently.

 

[powbmps]

I started taking a multivitamin.

Multivitamin for overall health/stamina and glucosamine to get ready for the bumps.

 

[deadheadskier]

Multivitamin for overall health/stamina and glucosamine to get ready for the bumps.

what does glucomakalit do for you?

 

[wa-loaf]

I started taking a multivitamin.

The 12oz kind?

 

[Sky]

Nice "array" of approaches to the ski season here.

"Vitamins" Couch surfing? Injuries and shin splints....all the things we do to ourselves to get ready.

Wa-Loaf....I'm hoping you hold off till the doc gives you a look. You won't be missing much, and the "delayed gratification" thing is so empowering. *h'ya, right*

I still hope you see the doc first.

Also...I'll post the "Space Program" when we kick it off. Could start next week. Already got a glimpse.

Medicine ball, wall, cinder block. One leg worked on at a time...ten+ reps of side-stepping up onto the block and two-handing the med ball "up" against the wall. Catch while on the one leg...slowly lower yourslef till the other foot touches the ground...repeat.

Also looking at "side planks" (prop yourself up on your elbow and remain straight...OR do a push-up, when you return to the raised position...rotate your body and raise one arm....hold and return to the pushup position). This will "modify" the number of pushups you're doing! :>

We're also supposed to incorporate jumping rope. GREAT! Ever watch a guy 6'9" try and jump frickin rope!

This guy I work out with is somethig else...but it works, and it's not boring.

Sky

 

[Greg]

Unfortunately, just like the last two years, my activity level has decreased as the daylight dwindles. In the peak of the long summer days I was getting out on the MTB 3 times a week, now it's down to 1 or 2 and the after work sessions are way shorter. It's really starting to depress me. I need to find alternative ways to keep active. There's also been a time issue that's coincided with the lack of daylight that isn't helping. I guess, at least, I need to motivate myself to take the kids out for a walk after dinner or something...

Just ride faster and harder when you do get out.

I'm in a similar boat as far as the on trail time. But I've found my "go for it" level has increased inversely probably due to knowing my MTB time is limited. It does feel like the season is winding down, but alas, when it finally does, it will be time to ski! Thank god for MTB this summer. It has kept me much more stable mentally.........or not. :lol:

 

[riverc0il]

I have ramped up my training regime to twice as many twelve ounce curls per week compared to summer levels. And... the darker seasonal beers keep getting heavier as we head into the fall and winter.

 

[bigbog]

good topic Sky!

Well, it's just a start...but I'm up every morning around 5:00. Once there's enough light...it's off to the local City Forest for my daily walk(~3mi) with some gradually increased jogging mixed in. Have just started getting in some flexibility, curls, quad/glute exercises, and crunches in just afterwards.. *Forgot to mention doing some balance exercises (on the ol' 2x4).
The orthotics Jeff made for my running shoes have been the difference...

 

[drjeff]

I have ramped up my training regime to twice as many twelve ounce curls per week compared to summer levels. And... the darker seasonal beers keep getting heavier as we head into the fall and winter.

A good solid layer of winter insulation is paramount for cold weather longevity/ enjoyment :beer:

 

[bvibert]

Just ride faster and harder when you do get out.

The problem is that I feel like I'm in worse shape now than the start of the biking season. I try to ride harder and faster, but I just get more winded faster. :roll: I've also been riding a lot of newer to me stuff that I can't get quite as good as a rhythm on as the stuff around Lamson that we spent so much time on earlier in the summer...

 

[Sky]

After sitting (or surfing) on the couch most of the weekend (actually...attended an event with my wife for one of her students on Sat...and then a Wake for my childhood sort-of second mom (neighbor lady...always nice...great cook)...and only squeezing in some weights all weekend long, I followed tha up today by almost completely working through lunch again.

Fortunately...I was able to jump on the eliptical machine for 20 minutes. Got a decent cardio workout. I'll do different weights later tonight and hope to either play basketball @ lunch tomorrow...or run.

I seem to forget (until I start exercising after a long break) how good I feel "mentally" after a workout. When I run...I tend to plan the rest of my day so it's not like I'm "off the clock". I definitely feel better (phisically and metally) when I'm in better shape.

Also...the "prep" for ski season sort of substitutes...it's a placebo. I don't "Jones" for skiing when I'm in prep mode.

 

[deadheadskier]

bump

how are folks doin'? I was slackin a bit with my routine early September only getting in 3 days a week.

I've been back at it though the past few weeks five days solid. Feelin' pretty good about my progress and getting excited to be in much better shape for the season. When the lady goes to bed, I find myself doing wall sits between innings of baseball :lol: