Workin' Out

Gregor · 04-10-2007, 05:19 PM

What do you do to stay in shape? It amazes me that there are large number of people who don't do anything. If I'm not active, I turn into a slug and shit starts hurting.

I mountain bike once or twice a week and have started running again. I do a lot of core exercises to combat some hereditary back/neck issues. I'm also planning on training MMA once I get my IRS refund back.

Cyrus Buelton · 04-10-2007, 05:21 PM

Funny you should say MMA, once I move to Florida, Tiffers and I are going to start doing that.

She might do boxing, though.

However, I want to get into MMA training. I don't want to fight or anything, just want the workout.

PhilB · 04-10-2007, 05:35 PM

I make sure I spend part of nearly every day bracing myself against a 90+ mph headwind on an unfaired motorcycle.

Seriously, different people have different needs for staying in shape, depending on heredity, age, history, etc. I find that riding regularly, and working bits of exercise into my daily activities, like taking the stairs instead of the elevator, etc., works well for me. My wife needs a much more directed and strenuous exercise program, so she works out at a CrossFit gym four days a week.

PhilB

Gregor · 04-10-2007, 06:02 PM

Cyrus - Cool, man. Whose gym, do you know? As luck would have it, there is a gym not far from my home owned and run by a UFC fighter.

Phil - That Crossfit is serious stuff.

PhilB · 04-10-2007, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Gregor

Cyrus - Cool, man. Whose gym, do you know? As luck would have it, there is a gym not far from my home owned and run by a UFC fighter.

Phil - That Crossfit is serious stuff.

Yes it is. She's working out with a lot of Navy SEALS, LEOs, firemen, etc. At first she was a bit upset because she wasn't losing weight, however even though she's gained 5 pounds, she has gone down two jeans sizes. In 4 months so far, she's turned 20 pounds of fat into 25 pounds of muscle. A good additional effect is that she now feels fit and ready enough to take the MSF course and get on the road on her own bike. That's a hooray.

PhilB

Gregor · 04-11-2007, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyrus Buelton

However, I want to get into MMA training. I don't want to fight or anything, just want the workout.

You a welterweight?

Cyrus Buelton · 04-11-2007, 11:49 AM

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You a welterweight?

Not sure what that means, Liberal.

Gregor · 04-11-2007, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyrus Buelton

Not sure what that means, Liberal.

Weight Classes:

Lightweight = 155#
Welterweight = 156-170#
Middleweight = 171-185#
Light Heavyweight = 186-205#
Heavyweight = 206-265#

Cyrus Buelton · 04-11-2007, 12:00 PM

I would probably drop to light weight, but not much of a desire to fight.

Gregor · 04-11-2007, 12:22 PM

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I would probably drop to light weight, but not much of a desire to fight.

Me neither. Sparring would be cool, though: 3/4 speed with pads and shit.

Gregor · 04-11-2007, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PhilB

I make sure I spend part of nearly every day bracing myself against a 90+ mph headwind on an unfaired motorcycle.

Seriously, different people have different needs for staying in shape, depending on heredity, age, history, etc. I find that riding regularly, and working bits of exercise into my daily activities, like taking the stairs instead of the elevator, etc., works well for me. PhilB

So, you don't do anything for cardio?

Cyrus Buelton · 04-11-2007, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Gregor

Me neither. Sparring would be cool, though: 3/4 speed with pads and shit.

Tiffers enjoys boxing. She finds it a lot more enjoyable then working out and lifting weights.

Nick is actually afraid to spar with her, he might get his ass bea

Gregor · 04-11-2007, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Cyrus Buelton

Tiffers enjoys boxing. She finds it a lot more enjoyable then working out and lifting weights.

Nick is actually afraid to spar with her, he might get his ass bea

I can see that. When I was lifting a lot, and had a good partner, it was great. Once the partner started to flake, I lost 90% of my interest in going to the gym. Going to MMA, it's a class of people who want to be there so, you always have partners to train with. And, the gym I'm looking at requires a 3 month commitment, minimum; which I also like.

JJGeo · 04-11-2007, 03:01 PM

What's MMA?

There's a martial arts place that looked cool, but I'm not sure I have the time. Looks like it a more practical application then some which looked good to me. http://www.newkungfu.com/

I currently go to the gym 3-4 times a week...the Gold's by your house G'mac. Gyms suck, but I start feeling skinny if I don't go!

PhilB · 04-11-2007, 03:10 PM

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So, you don't do anything for cardio?

No, I don't. I have a hereditary heart condition that actually makes cardio exercise risky for me, so I keep that carefully limited. For most people, cardio exercise is a good idea. For me, it's not.

PhilB