FOFC fitness meter

BYU 14 · 12-07-2009, 01:45 PM

I have always been fairly fit, just never consistent in the frequency I work out, as Football and various other things made it hard to do an entire year on rigid schedule. Now that I have officially "retired" from coaching I hope to maintain a weekly program of working out at least 5-6 days a week, 11 weeks on, 1 week off.

Just curious how much time others on the board put into working out.

sterlingice · 12-07-2009, 01:51 PM

Woo! I'm number 1! ...In that, no one else has voted yet.

I went with 3-4. Typically, it's 4+one weekend day but sometimes I miss a chance or two so that seems comfy. I do boring stuff, tho- maybe about 15 minutes of calisthenics and stretching during the week- and then walking or running (most of) a little 2.5ish mile route near our apartment. I kindof wish we had more options and I wish the Commonwealth of Virginia didn't hate streetlights and sidewalks as much as they do. But I'm glad my wife drags me outside to walk/run.

SI

spleen1015 · 12-07-2009, 01:59 PM

On 9/17, I started a weight loss challenge sponsored by my employer. I have been working out 5-6 times a week since. I plan on continuing that once the contest is over on Wednesday. I am running the Indy 500 mini-marathon in May.

BYU 14 · 12-07-2009, 01:59 PM

I vary quite a bit too. I have cut out free weights for the most part since I am so banged up and have found I can maintain decent muscle mass/strength with bowflex 3-4 times a week. The other days I either do Yoga (Which is a bitch) or ride my bike once it cools down.

BYU 14 · 12-07-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

On 9/17, I started a weight loss challenge sponsored by my employer. I have been working out 5-6 times a week since. I plan on continuing that once the contest is over on Wednesday. I am running the Indy 500 mini-marathon in May.

Awesome goal spleen, wish you luck with that!

Telle · 12-07-2009, 02:03 PM

I haven't done crap since last spring when I messed up my knees running. I got physical therapy over the summer and am better now, but just haven't gotten back into things.

I decided today though to start putting out the effort to get more exercise in. I'm planning on 4-5 days a week between walking and yoga.

sabotai · 12-07-2009, 02:20 PM

Typically, 5-6 days a week. The last week or two.......I plan to start back up tomorrow! Promise!

3 days a week of weight training, 3 days a week of cardio. I also want to start hiking on the weekends, but it was not good timing to decide to do that. The last 4 weekends, 3 featured rain and the 4th was in the middle of the Thanksgiving 4 day weekend (and my sleep schedule was already fubared by the time Sat. came). This weekend is looking decent (but cold).

digamma · 12-07-2009, 03:55 PM

See you all in Boston.

Karlifornia · 12-07-2009, 03:59 PM

Working out is for fat people and vain people. Count me out.

Subby · 12-07-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by digamma

See you all in Boston.

Heh. Maybe Foz can run it with you.

JeeberD · 12-07-2009, 04:28 PM

Not at all at the moment, but I'm hoping to get back into a good routine in a few weeks...

JS19 · 12-07-2009, 04:39 PM

Pretty consistent with how often I go, but I'm always changing my mind on what it is I want to accomplish. I'll go a few weeks trying to cut weight, then get bored and decide I want to gain weight and go for mass. For the past month or so I've been committed to putting weight on and whatnot, but I found out, yesterday actually, that I'm going to be doing this adventure race gig. It includes a running portion, kayaking, and mountain biking. I wanna start training for that so that's gonna throw the kabash on my current goals.

MartinD · 12-08-2009, 12:08 AM

I managed to get a spot in next year's London Marathon, so am running three to five times each week, and cycling to work once or twice a week.

Chief Rum · 12-08-2009, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by MartinD

I managed to get a spot in next year's London Marathon, so am running three to five times each week, and cycling to work once or twice a week.

They don't just let everyone run who wants to?

JS19 · 12-08-2009, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

They don't just let everyone run who wants to?

I want to do the NYC marathon and I thought that was the case, but apparently not. You need to be a member of the New York Road Runners organization and complete 9 qualifying races in the prior year. I believe there is a lottery, as well, but you can't just sign up and run.

sabotai · 12-08-2009, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Chief Rum

They don't just let everyone run who wants to?

I'm pretty sure you can for the Philadelphia marathon (one closest to me). But I heard about needing to beat a certain time to qualify for the Boston marathon. I guess it depends on how prestigious the marathon is. The more known it is, the more qualifications you need.

Makes sense. If they let just anyone in, I'd imagine the London, NYC and Boston marathons (and other highly prestigious marathons) would have too many people.

RainMaker · 12-08-2009, 01:54 AM

What do you guys do in the cold winters to workout? That's the problem I run into here. Never have a problem finding activities in the warmer months but just can't find a lot to do in the Winter. Was thinking of buying an eliptical or stair machine but they are a bit pricey for quality.

Oh and I hate gyms.

Ramzavail · 12-08-2009, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

What do you guys do in the cold winters to workout? That's the problem I run into here. Never have a problem finding activities in the warmer months but just can't find a lot to do in the Winter. Was thinking of buying an eliptical or stair machine but they are a bit pricey for quality.

Oh and I hate gyms.

Buy the iron gym.

BYU 14 · 12-08-2009, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

What do you guys do in the cold winters to workout? That's the problem I run into here. Never have a problem finding activities in the warmer months but just can't find a lot to do in the Winter. Was thinking of buying an eliptical or stair machine but they are a bit pricey for quality.

Oh and I hate gyms.

Bowflex, you can do high rep circuit routines to get your cardio and tone muscle too.

CleBrownsfan · 12-08-2009, 12:56 PM

I'm in the 1-2 category. I really want to work out more. I use to work out 6 days a week. It's amazing how much time you DON'T HAVE when you have a child.

digamma · 12-08-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sabotai

I'm pretty sure you can for the Philadelphia marathon (one closest to me). But I heard about needing to beat a certain time to qualify for the Boston marathon. I guess it depends on how prestigious the marathon is. The more known it is, the more qualifications you need.

Makes sense. If they let just anyone in, I'd imagine the London, NYC and Boston marathons (and other highly prestigious marathons) would have too many people.

London and New York both have entry lotteries to control the number of entrants. Separately, there are qualifying times, but the qualifying times are really difficult.

Boston has no lottery and has a qualifying system only. The times are slightly less difficult than those required for NY or London.

All three have charity programs that let a certain number of runners in under "official charities." The charity runners are then obligated to raise a specified amount in order to run for the charity. A skeptic might criticize a charity runner as one who bought their way into the race.

Groundhog · 12-08-2009, 07:44 PM

I try to do two or three 5km jogs each week, play basketball once a week, and do some weights (nothing heavy, don't want to bulk up) about 3-4 times a week.

Dodgerchick · 12-08-2009, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by spleen1015

On 9/17, I started a weight loss challenge sponsored by my employer. I have been working out 5-6 times a week since. I plan on continuing that once the contest is over on Wednesday. I am running the Indy 500 mini-marathon in May.

Alright spleenie!! Good luck!!

Young Drachma · 12-08-2009, 08:43 PM

I hate gyms. I only play tennis. But during the winter, that gets a bit more difficult and I haven't joined an indoor club here yet, but hopefully will get to do that in the summer (it's cheaper to join an indoor club in the summer, than in the winter when everyone is playing)

I've considered taking up fencing recently though and getting back into ballroom dance. Or something. But I stay active.

Dodgerchick · 12-08-2009, 08:54 PM

I've been running 3 times a week and have recently finished the Couch to 5K program and today I finally ran 5K straight (no walking). I plan to continue with the running and maybe incorporate something from Wii's My Fitness Coach for core exercises.

FrogMan · 12-08-2009, 09:24 PM

It varies from 2 to 4 hours of karate classes a week. Not all hours are super intense although I try to take 2 with the most intense or our instructors. Some are very cardio-like while some are involve more technical aspects of training, I still usually always work up a reasonable sweat. Doesn't look like much but when you push yourself, simply doing some kata can be quite demanding...

FM

lungs · 12-08-2009, 09:28 PM

My workout consists of 12 ounce curls.

BYU 14 · 12-08-2009, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lungs

My workout consists of 12 ounce curls.

Thats my Saturday routine

View Poll Results: How often do you work out
7 days a week - I make Arnold look like a sissy	0	0%
5-6 days a week	16	19.05%
3-4 days a week	26	30.95%
1-2 days a week	18	21.43%
Never - Unless Trout fishing counts as exercise.	24	28.57%
Voters: 84. You may not vote on this poll

12-07-2009, 01:51 PM	#2
sterlingice Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Back in Houston!	Woo! I'm number 1! ...In that, no one else has voted yet. I went with 3-4. Typically, it's 4+one weekend day but sometimes I miss a chance or two so that seems comfy. I do boring stuff, tho- maybe about 15 minutes of calisthenics and stretching during the week- and then walking or running (most of) a little 2.5ish mile route near our apartment. I kindof wish we had more options and I wish the Commonwealth of Virginia didn't hate streetlights and sidewalks as much as they do. But I'm glad my wife drags me outside to walk/run. SI __________________ Houston Hippopotami, III.3: 20th Anniversary Thread - All former HT players are encouraged to check it out! Janos: "Only America could produce an imbecile of your caliber!" Freakazoid: "That's because we make lots of things better than other people!"

12-07-2009, 01:59 PM	#3
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	On 9/17, I started a weight loss challenge sponsored by my employer. I have been working out 5-6 times a week since. I plan on continuing that once the contest is over on Wednesday. I am running the Indy 500 mini-marathon in May. __________________ Why choose failure when success is an option?

12-07-2009, 03:59 PM	#9
Karlifornia Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: San Jose, CA	Working out is for fat people and vain people. Count me out. __________________ Look into the mind of a crazy man (NSFW) http://www.whitepowerupdate.wordpress.com

12-07-2009, 04:28 PM	#11
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Not at all at the moment, but I'm hoping to get back into a good routine in a few weeks... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

12-07-2009, 01:59 PM	#4
BYU 14 Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The scorched Desert	I vary quite a bit too. I have cut out free weights for the most part since I am so banged up and have found I can maintain decent muscle mass/strength with bowflex 3-4 times a week. The other days I either do Yoga (Which is a bitch) or ride my bike once it cools down.

12-07-2009, 02:03 PM	#6
Telle College Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY	I haven't done crap since last spring when I messed up my knees running. I got physical therapy over the summer and am better now, but just haven't gotten back into things. I decided today though to start putting out the effort to get more exercise in. I'm planning on 4-5 days a week between walking and yoga.

12-07-2009, 02:20 PM	#7
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Typically, 5-6 days a week. The last week or two.......I plan to start back up tomorrow! Promise! 3 days a week of weight training, 3 days a week of cardio. I also want to start hiking on the weekends, but it was not good timing to decide to do that. The last 4 weekends, 3 featured rain and the 4th was in the middle of the Thanksgiving 4 day weekend (and my sleep schedule was already fubared by the time Sat. came). This weekend is looking decent (but cold).

12-07-2009, 03:55 PM	#8
digamma Torchbearer Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: On Lake Harriet	See you all in Boston.

12-07-2009, 04:39 PM	#12
JS19 College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: NY	Pretty consistent with how often I go, but I'm always changing my mind on what it is I want to accomplish. I'll go a few weeks trying to cut weight, then get bored and decide I want to gain weight and go for mass. For the past month or so I've been committed to putting weight on and whatnot, but I found out, yesterday actually, that I'm going to be doing this adventure race gig. It includes a running portion, kayaking, and mountain biking. I wanna start training for that so that's gonna throw the kabash on my current goals.

12-08-2009, 12:08 AM	#13
MartinD High School Varsity Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: East Lothian, Scotland	I managed to get a spot in next year's London Marathon, so am running three to five times each week, and cycling to work once or twice a week.

12-08-2009, 01:54 AM	#17
RainMaker General Manager Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Chicago, IL	What do you guys do in the cold winters to workout? That's the problem I run into here. Never have a problem finding activities in the warmer months but just can't find a lot to do in the Winter. Was thinking of buying an eliptical or stair machine but they are a bit pricey for quality. Oh and I hate gyms.

12-08-2009, 12:56 PM	#20
CleBrownsfan Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: C-Town	I'm in the 1-2 category. I really want to work out more. I use to work out 6 days a week. It's amazing how much time you DON'T HAVE when you have a child. __________________ *XBox Gamertag:* Pronk32 FOOL-X - Cleveland Naps FOOL - Cleveland Cyclones SLOP - Cuyahoga Spiders Last edited by CleBrownsfan : 12-08-2009 at 12:56 PM.

12-08-2009, 07:44 PM	#22
Groundhog Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Sydney, Australia	I try to do two or three 5km jogs each week, play basketball once a week, and do some weights (nothing heavy, don't want to bulk up) about 3-4 times a week. __________________ Politics, n. Strife of interests masquerading as a contest of principles. --Ambrose Bierce

12-08-2009, 08:43 PM	#24
Young Drachma Dark Cloud Join Date: Apr 2001	I hate gyms. I only play tennis. But during the winter, that gets a bit more difficult and I haven't joined an indoor club here yet, but hopefully will get to do that in the summer (it's cheaper to join an indoor club in the summer, than in the winter when everyone is playing) I've considered taking up fencing recently though and getting back into ballroom dance. Or something. But I stay active.

12-08-2009, 08:54 PM	#25
Dodgerchick College Benchwarmer Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, TX	I've been running 3 times a week and have recently finished the Couch to 5K program and today I finally ran 5K straight (no walking). I plan to continue with the running and maybe incorporate something from Wii's My Fitness Coach for core exercises. __________________ DON'T ITCH THAT NOSE! A Meditation Dynasty Last edited by Dodgerchick : 12-08-2009 at 08:54 PM.

12-08-2009, 09:24 PM	#26
FrogMan Hattrick Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Pintendre, Qc, Canada	It varies from 2 to 4 hours of karate classes a week. Not all hours are super intense although I try to take 2 with the most intense or our instructors. Some are very cardio-like while some are involve more technical aspects of training, I still usually always work up a reasonable sweat. Doesn't look like much but when you push yourself, simply doing some kata can be quite demanding... FM __________________ A Black Belt is a White Belt who refused to give up... follow my story: The real life story of a running frog...

12-08-2009, 09:28 PM	#27
lungs Pro Rookie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Prairie du Sac, WI	My workout consists of 12 ounce curls.

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