Exercise

[Zimmerframe]

This is what happens when someone called @Pivot makes a thread ..

and this one's certainly pivoted ..

Starting as "Military Exercies" .....

Who would have though that in only 6 moves we'd already start to stray and only a few moves later it's a thread about Geordies, lager, ale, bird watching and Shaggin !

 

[Zimmerframe]

This is what comes from the wise people of Forums - Inspiration ..

After taking the dog for a morning winter play, I braved the river track thinking the flood water had receded .. It had ... but no where near as much as I'd thought. This was the fourth "dunk" section. I thought they were all going to be about 15cm deep .. they were all 40-50cm's deep... I was too deep and too committed to do anything about it once I was in .. and wet .. and cold .. You know you've really fecked up when you're loosing sight of your water bottle and when you finally stop, you're pulling floating river crap out of your top suspension mounts

This happened last winter along side a canal - I had the sense then to jump off and lift the bike out and carry it ... today I had no sense - I blame the cold

So having spent most of the day stripping and drying - and the bike .. (I couldn't untie my laces as they'd frozen solid )

That's the dog in the distance refusing to come through - he knew better and found ways round the other sections.

So the inspiration .. well, thanks to @apac I was inspired to check in the cellar and found a bottle of Pale Ale .. it's probably 1000 years old so might be crap - but either way, at least I can drown my sorrows of stupidity safe in the knowledge that at no point will any visual imagery of apac having sex pop into my mind ! ? Cheers !

 

[Pivot]

This is what happens when someone called @Pivot makes a thread ..

and this one's certainly pivoted ..

Starting as "Military Exercies" .....

Who would have though that in only 6 moves we'd already start to stray and only a few moves later it's a thread about Geordies, lager, ale, bird watching and Shaggin !

[mention]Zimmerframe [/mention] clearly we have a diverse community with some interesting routines

Also good to see people here being able to switch context and revert back to the theme

 

[Zimmerframe]

I forgot my Ale picture ..

So from what I remember, one beer increases the oxygen in the blood stream .. ?? So I'll be perfect for a session of ZGYM afterwards .....

 

[The Hodge]

Looks to be a decent strength there Zimmer 5.3%..take it easy !?

 

[steve_sordy]

Before Covid I used to do one hour of Pilates once per week and an hour on my exercise bike if the weather was too foul to go out, otherwise I'd be out on the bike 3-4 times/week. After Covid and the Pilates classes have stopped, I do 5 mins Pilates every morning but this time aimed solely at core strength and lower back flexibility (to stop my back from acting up). Then 30 press ups. Plus 30 mins on my exercise bike 1-2 times/week. I don't want to overdo it!
My alcohol consumption has increased in line with my consumption of Pringles. I peaked at 7 pounds heavier than usual before deciding that was too much. Coming back down now.

 

[Hobo Mikey]

Exercise, I get out of bed in the morning don’t i
Warm up I stand next to the radiator
Running I get knackered running a bath
But I do like going out on my bike.

 

[paul-g]

This is what comes from the wise people of Forums - Inspiration ..

After taking the dog for a morning winter play, I braved the river track thinking the flood water had receded .. It had ... but no where near as much as I'd thought. This was the fourth "dunk" section. I thought they were all going to be about 15cm deep .. they were all 40-50cm's deep... I was too deep and too committed to do anything about it once I was in .. and wet .. and cold .. You know you've really fecked up when you're loosing sight of your water bottle and when you finally stop, you're pulling floating river crap out of your top suspension mounts

This happened last winter along side a canal - I had the sense then to jump off and lift the bike out and carry it ... today I had no sense - I blame the cold

So having spent most of the day stripping and drying - and the bike .. (I couldn't untie my laces as they'd frozen solid )

That's the dog in the distance refusing to come through - he knew better and found ways round the other sections.

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So the inspiration .. well, thanks to @apac I was inspired to check in the cellar and found a bottle of Pale Ale .. it's probably 1000 years old so might be crap - but either way, at least I can drown my sorrows of stupidity safe in the knowledge that at no point will any visual imagery of apac having sex pop into my mind ! ? Cheers !

this your dog Zimm

 

[Doomanic]

Thinking this was going to be a serious thread I popped in to share my lockdown workout, but, well, you can all see how's it's going...

 

[Zimmerframe]

Thinking this was going to be a serious thread I popped in to share my lockdown workout, but, well, you can all see how's it's going...

It's still a serious thread ... it just has some padding !

I think apac's already shared your lockdown workout ....

 

[EebStrider]

Did a calorie burn ride today, mainly on tarmac, but I was on a mission after sitting around for the last few days while the snow disappeared.

 

[Doomanic]

Today's beasting;
Superset; TRS pull-ups & Step-ups 12KG 3 x 10 no rest
TRS Plank 30s no rest
TRS Knee Tucks 5x10 30s rest
Superset; Dumbbell Squat Thrusters 7.5KG & Kettlebell Swings 12KG 5 x 10 no rest
Superset; Step-ups 12kg & Dumbbell Curls 7.5KG 5x20 no rest
Superset: Kettlebell Squats 12KG & Triceps Extension 7.5KG 5x10 no rest
Push-ups 5x10 30s rest
Superset; Crunch & Mountain Climbers 20 no rest

It's been a few days since my last workout, I got really bad DOMS and have been walking like I've shit myself for the last couple of days...

 

[Pigin]

Today's beasting;
Superset; TRS pull-ups & Step-ups 12KG 3 x 10 no rest
TRS Plank 30s no rest
TRS Knee Tucks 5x10 30s rest
Superset; Dumbbell Squat Thrusters 7.5KG & Kettlebell Swings 12KG 5 x 10 no rest
Superset; Step-ups 12kg & Dumbbell Curls 7.5KG 5x20 no rest
Superset: Kettlebell Squats 12KG & Triceps Extension 7.5KG 5x10 no rest
Push-ups 5x10 30s rest
Superset; Crunch & Mountain Climbers 20 no rest

It's been a few days since my last workout, I got really bad DOMS and have been walking like I've shit myself for the last couple of days...

 

[Doomanic]

Totally deserved.

 

[Doomanic]

Added more reps and a couple more exercises, so no rest periods other than changing exercise or wiping the sweat off my brow, although I don’t think push ups into planks was my best idea this week…

Superset; TRS pull-ups & Step-ups 12KG 4 x 11 no rest
TRS Plank 35s no rest
TRS Knee Tucks 2×25 30s rest
Superset; Dumbbell Squat Thrusters 7.5KG & Kettlebell Swings 12KG 5 x 13 no rest
Superset; Step-ups 12kg & Dumbbell Curls 7.5KG 5×22 no rest
Superset: Kettlebell Squats 12KG & Triceps Extension 7.5KG 5×12 no rest
Superset; Crunch & Mountain Climbers 5×20 no rest
Superset; Push-ups 10 Plank 30s 5 sets no rest
Superset; Bicep Curl to Overhead Press 7.5KG & Kettlebell Row 12KG 5×10 no rest

Out on the road bike tomorrow. First non eeb ride for over a year and it’s a 36 mile loop, wish me luck.

 

[EebStrider]

I don’t think you need any luck, with those fitness levels!

 

[Doomanic]

I hope you’re right. It’s pretty flat and I’m out with a mate who’s in even worse shape than me.

 

[Gary]

I'm sure you'll enjoy it Dom. I tend not to start enjoying a road ride until about 10 miles in if its been a while and 35flat miles is fairly easy once you get into it.
What roadbike you got?

 

[Doomanic]

I'm ashamed to say it was a very enjoyable ride. I even wore lycra. Oh woe, what is become of me?

36 miles in 2hrs 19

Bredon Hill Loop to Broadway and Home | Strava

First non-eeb ride for over a year. Not too bad, but lets see I feel in the morning... | Strava

www.strava.com

I've got a Carrera Virtuoso. Nothing special but it does the job.

I was eyeing up Boardman eAdventure bikes last night but I think the long haired general might have had an aneurism if I'd popped over to Redditch to collect one this morning...

 

[Doomanic]

Another 31 miles today, more hills on this one including a cat 4 climb, which is quite steep apparently.

This roadie lark is quite addictive under the right circumstances (warm enough, sunny, good company)

 

[Pivot]

I find that if I don’t keep records, I start skipping the exercises. The sheet helps me stay on schedule. I am not a gym-bunny and the modest exercise helps me stay fit and healthy, which I much prefer to a chem therapy.

 

[Doomanic]

Back in the garage gym today. I’m getting to the point where I’m wondering if it’s worth going back to the proper gym next month.

Superset; TRS pull-ups & Step-ups 12KG 4 x 12 no rest
TRS Plank 30s no rest
TRS Knee Tucks 2×25 30s rest
Superset; Dumbbell Squat Thrusters 7.5KG & Kettlebell Swings 12KG 5 x 13 no rest
Superset; Step-ups 12kg & Dumbbell Curls 7.5KG 5×22 no rest
Superset: Kettlebell Squats 12KG & Triceps Extension 7.5KG 5×13 no rest
Superset; Crunch & Mountain Climbers 5×20 no rest
Superset; Push-ups 10 Plank 30s 5 sets no rest
Superset; Bicep Curl to Overhead Press 7.5KG & Kettlebell Row 12KG 5×11 no rest

 

[RickBullotta]

Gym work is mostly upper body, core, and balance work, with a little bit of kettlebell stuff for legs and glutes. I'm terrible about stretching, so I use time between sets to stretch.

 

[RickBullotta]

Back in the garage gym today. I’m getting to the point where I’m wondering if it’s worth going back to the proper gym next month.

Superset; TRS pull-ups & Step-ups 12KG 4 x 12 no rest
TRS Plank 30s no rest
TRS Knee Tucks 2×25 30s rest
Superset; Dumbbell Squat Thrusters 7.5KG & Kettlebell Swings 12KG 5 x 13 no rest
Superset; Step-ups 12kg & Dumbbell Curls 7.5KG 5×22 no rest
Superset: Kettlebell Squats 12KG & Triceps Extension 7.5KG 5×13 no rest
Superset; Crunch & Mountain Climbers 5×20 no rest
Superset; Push-ups 10 Plank 30s 5 sets no rest
Superset; Bicep Curl to Overhead Press 7.5KG & Kettlebell Row 12KG 5×11 no rest

Good program! I'd try and figure out something to actively engage lats and traps. Pullups or cable/resistance pulldowns, and maybe kettlebell shrugs. Also, if you have a balance board or half ball, try doing some of your dumbbell stuff while balancing. It's awkward at first but man, does it activate your core. And maybe add the one that I utterly despise but most cyclists really need to do more of: side planks.

 

[Doomanic]

I use time between sets to stretch.

Apart from the 30s between the two sets of knee tucks there's no rest periods in that workout. I should do more stretching though.

 

[Zimmerframe]

I should do more stretching though.

Definitely. The easiest way is to put your beer just out of reach.

 

[Doomanic]

Went for a run today. First one of the year so it was slooooow, but at least I managed to "run" the whole distance.

 

[Doomanic]

Still at it...

Superset; TRS pull-ups & Step-ups 12KG 4 x 13 no rest
TRS Plank 30s no rest
TRS Knee Tucks 2x30 30s rest
Superset; Dumbbell Squat Thrusters 7.5KG & Kettlebell Swings 12KG 5 x 13 no rest
Superset; Step-ups 12kg & Dumbbell Curls 7.5KG 5x26 no rest
Superset: Kettlebell Squats 12KG & Triceps Extension 7.5KG 5x13 no rest
Superset; Crunch & Mountain Climbers 5x20 no rest
Superset; Push-ups 11 Plank 30s 5 sets no rest
Superset; Bicep Curl to Overhead Press 7.5KG & Kettlebell Row 12KG 5x13 no rest
Superset; Lateral Raises 1KG & Elevated Bicep Curl 1KG 5x13 (this one hurt!)

Increased the reps and added the last superset. Surprisingly difficult considering how little weight.

 

[Zimmerframe]

Still at it...

Superset; TRS pull-ups & Step-ups 12KG 4 x 13 no rest
TRS Plank 30s no rest
TRS Knee Tucks 2x30 30s rest
Superset; Dumbbell Squat Thrusters 7.5KG & Kettlebell Swings 12KG 5 x 13 no rest
Superset; Step-ups 12kg & Dumbbell Curls 7.5KG 5x26 no rest
Superset: Kettlebell Squats 12KG & Triceps Extension 7.5KG 5x13 no rest
Superset; Crunch & Mountain Climbers 5x20 no rest
Superset; Push-ups 11 Plank 30s 5 sets no rest
Superset; Bicep Curl to Overhead Press 7.5KG & Kettlebell Row 12KG 5x13 no rest
Superset; Lateral Raises 1KG & Elevated Bicep Curl 1KG 5x13 (this one hurt!)

Increased the reps and added the last superset. Surprisingly difficult considering how little weight.

Careful, you could wear out your semi-colon with that routine !

 

[Doomanic]

It's OK, they're quite specialised so come with a 4 year warranty and a tribe of Fanbois to defend them when they do fail.