The get fit, stay fit thread

[Guest JTS98]

Interesting to see what people are going for.

I don't set myself rep targets for anything, I just base everything on time and do as much as I can in that set time.

Combination of star jumps, running interval training (on the spot), press ups, knee crunches, planking, and some back stretching. A routine gone through twice a day for just over 20 minutes. It's all measurable by time except the back stretching, so that's why the time varies a bit. Knackered by the end of it.

I'm slightly wary of trying to do a certain number of anything as a target because of the potential for injury, I find it better to set my time limit then just do as much as I can in that period. The body finds its level that way.

In a situation like this, many people will be doing exercise that is very different to, or much more than they did before, and that brings the potential for injury, so do keep that in mind.

But fair play to the rest of you, some big numbers here.

[Shandon Par]

Nearly killed the poor dog with running him too much recently so he's laid low on painkillers which means when we do get out it's just a slow walk round the block. Got this springy punchbag thing just before lockdown. Even with me being old and slow, it's still a bit slow for my reactions but you can hit it pretty hard on the rebound and it feels remarkably like a real head, plus it's good for working on timing, skill and footwork, rather than punishing cardio. 

[Gaz]

Deadlifts yesterday.

Working up to 4 sets of 5 reps @ 115kg. Not the strongest on this thread by any means, but I'm absolutely burst. A light 5km run planned for late this evening.

Just curious, for those that started weight training by following a 'proper' LP programme, when did your LP stop, for deadlifts? I can squat 4 sets of 5 reps at 115kg and still feel like I can put weight on the bar each week, but already I'm dreading 4 sets of 5 reps at 117.5kg deadlifts next week.

[Jambomo]

Been doing online CrossFit workouts via Zoom. It’s bloody killing me but I’m quite enjoying it.

Not sure the neighbours will be, I’m in a top floor flat and I don’t think burpees/jumping jacks/skipping etc are what they want at 7am

I am now actively trying to avoid meeting any of them until this is over in case I get shouted at!

[Tartan Dave]

First post in here but I often come in for a look.
I’ve always kind of did 5k’s semi for fun with only a brief look at times and tended to hit just over 21. But a friend went sub 20 and it made me try go for it, worked like heck at it and finally managed it today. 19:49. Pretty delighted.

Not sure what to go for next. Wouldn’t say I’ve a massive desire to go for a ten k.

Been really good with doing weights, joe wicks or 5k most days. Usually have football too but not right now obviously

Today’s 5k nearly 2 mins slower. Made a right mess of it, went far too quick at start and couldn’t get breath back. Bit annoyed but it’s still miles in tank

[Stellaboz]

Are you getting your heart rate up before you start?

[Tartan Dave]

Are you getting your heart rate up before you start?

Don’t tend too, but may start now that I’m trying to hit better times

[Andy_K_97]

Trying to work my way up to doing 5k, almost every day since we've been stuck indoors I've been out for a run of some description. I've worked my way up to 4.2km which is more than I've been able to do for a long time.  Finding it easier some days than others but I've usually been going for the run around 5-5:30 in the afternoons and the last week or so has been absolutely perfect for it. I know not everyone feels like they're up to doing something productive but I'm determined to at least use the time to improve myself a lot - due to the hours and jobs I work I often don't get any time or when I do find the time I don't feel like going out to run. This global situation has actually given me time so I'm hoping that once things resume in a more normal manner I'll at least have kept a few good habits. 

[Stellaboz]

Don’t tend too, but may start now that I’m trying to hit better times

Absolutely essential, keeps your heart healthy too instead of going straight from normal to full on.

[Ross.]

The wee man being born has put a bit of a spanner in the exercise routine. Managing to get out for a run every couple of days, and still doing sets of press ups whenever I remember. Back to work on Tuesday, will see what I can manage from then on.

[Stellaboz]

Started doing plank every day, but can't get above 3 minutes now. 

[Gaz]

On 15/04/2020 at 12:15, Gaz said:

Deadlifts yesterday.

Working up to 4 sets of 5 reps @ 115kg. Not the strongest on this thread by any means, but I'm absolutely burst. A light 5km run planned for late this evening.

Just curious, for those that started weight training by following a 'proper' LP programme, when did your LP stop, for deadlifts? I can squat 4 sets of 5 reps at 115kg and still feel like I can put weight on the bar each week, but already I'm dreading 4 sets of 5 reps at 117.5kg deadlifts next week.

Strangely enough this felt absolutely fine. Managed 5 sets of 5 deadlifts at 117.5kg this morning before work. Absolutely burst though.

[Ron Aldo]

I've been doing resistance band and bodyweight work as well as going running every couple of days.

It's different and I'm enjoying it (well, maybe not the running) but I'll be glad when the gym reopens and I can start doing some proper weights again. This will be the longest I've went in about 10 years without doing a proper weight training routine - dreading to see where I'm at!

[NJ2]

Found a fairly heavy stone I can use as a weight to do some of what I’d do in the gym. Excuse to get out in the sun as well.

[D.A.F.C]

Bought one of those grip strengthening things, finding my grip goes before I’m fatigued on pullups. 
Has anyone used them? What’s a reasonable amount of reps? 
 

opening myself up to wanking jokes here likes

[Shandon Par]

8 hours ago, NJ2 said:

Found a fairly heavy stone I can use as a weight to do some of what I’d do in the gym. Excuse to get out in the sun as well.

Watch you don’t drop it on your toes x

 

[Gaz]

Hit 1.5x bodyweight for squat today, five reps of five. Absolutely delighted with that.

[Stellaboz]

Gone from a 2 minutes to 3 minutes 30 seconds in a one-off plank. Taken a couple of weeks with only 3 or 4 days off due to lower back pain or forgetting until I've had a drink in the afternoon. Think I need to work harder on my upper body strength and core to reach 4 minutes as my next target. 

[Gaz]

On 26/04/2020 at 17:57, D.A.F.C said:

Bought one of those grip strengthening things, finding my grip goes before I’m fatigued on pullups. 
Has anyone used them? What’s a reasonable amount of reps? 
 

opening myself up to wanking jokes here likes

I bought one as I was finding the same but haven't really used it. I find chalk has helped me enough so far (so far 5x5 at 117.5kg deadlifts). I've got lifting straps but never really got used to them.

[Bairnardo]

I bought one as I was finding the same but haven't really used it. I find chalk has helped me enough so far (so far 5x5 at 117.5kg deadlifts). I've got lifting straps but never really got used to them.

When I did weights I used straps and genuinely would be without them. I dont know if it's considered cheating and if grip strength should be part of getting better at deadlifts but I reckon I would be toiling for grip at a good 30kg or more shy of what I could do for 5x5s at my best.