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Posted on 5/24/14 at 11:41 am
Posted on 5/24/14 at 11:41 am
Figure we could start up one of these to exchange suggestions/ideas. I've been working out pretty consistently for the first time in awhile as of late. Just figured I'd throw out a few questions for the OTB gurus.
1) How soon should you eat after working out? I've heard all kinds of debate about this all over the place from you should wait at least an hour afterward to you should eat within two hours of your workout.
2) When do you usually work out? I'd have to drag my arse out of bed at 4 am if I wanted to work out in the morning so I'm an evening person. Usually between 5 pm and 8 pm depending on how the work day looks. I'm going to have to find a good bug spray here soon though if I'm going to continue walking/jogging at dusk.
3) Favorite workouts/exercises? I've gotten into hiking as of late. Short trails for right now, but really have been enjoying this one near me as of late. I love to swim but I need to find a pool near me that I'm convinced won't give me Hep A or something.
ETA: Oh and RTR America, I know we talked about it before but did you ever end up trying out Nature Box for snack stuff?
1) How soon should you eat after working out? I've heard all kinds of debate about this all over the place from you should wait at least an hour afterward to you should eat within two hours of your workout.
2) When do you usually work out? I'd have to drag my arse out of bed at 4 am if I wanted to work out in the morning so I'm an evening person. Usually between 5 pm and 8 pm depending on how the work day looks. I'm going to have to find a good bug spray here soon though if I'm going to continue walking/jogging at dusk.
3) Favorite workouts/exercises? I've gotten into hiking as of late. Short trails for right now, but really have been enjoying this one near me as of late. I love to swim but I need to find a pool near me that I'm convinced won't give me Hep A or something.
ETA: Oh and RTR America, I know we talked about it before but did you ever end up trying out Nature Box for snack stuff?
This post was edited on 5/24/14 at 11:42 am
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Posted on 5/24/14 at 12:17 pm to BluegrassBelle
I'm planning to contribute to this thread, but no lie I'm sweaty and stanky as hell from just finishing at the gym 
Bumping it for later
Bumping it for later
Posted on 5/24/14 at 12:47 pm to BluegrassBelle
I tend to workout during lunch.. It's awesome that my job allows me to workout for 30 to 45 mins while on the clock.. Also I either backpack up and down a hill at work 65lb pack or I'll hit the punching bag do pull up and some sort of a circuit
Posted on 5/24/14 at 12:47 pm to BluegrassBelle
hi Bluegrass Bell! Just wanted you to know that I am an avid workout "gym rat." And it wasn't until recently that i broke through my plateau and lost 10 pounds! if you want to know more, just email me at aggyarksecr@gmail.com
would love to share my story with you and what i did to lose the weight.
Mostly, the advocare 24 day challenge changed my life. i now have more energy from a product called spark and definitely learned that if you are hungry before a workout, try to eat at least a half hour before and make sure that it is protein dense or a fruit like a banana because carbs will cause you to cramp up. several small meals a day is the way to go about 300 calories max and TONS of water. As far as after a workout, i usually eat as soon afterwards as i can! Haven't had any issues with that. it's all about the right stuff though.
I personally am not a morning person either and go to the gym from about 4 pm-7pm everyday and do group workout classes. I know a lot of guys are not into them, but there is something to be said for weight workouts 5 times a week, doing yoga and zumba everyday i'm telling y'all! #sweatisfatcrying
would love to share my story with you and what i did to lose the weight.
Mostly, the advocare 24 day challenge changed my life. i now have more energy from a product called spark and definitely learned that if you are hungry before a workout, try to eat at least a half hour before and make sure that it is protein dense or a fruit like a banana because carbs will cause you to cramp up. several small meals a day is the way to go about 300 calories max and TONS of water. As far as after a workout, i usually eat as soon afterwards as i can! Haven't had any issues with that. it's all about the right stuff though.
I personally am not a morning person either and go to the gym from about 4 pm-7pm everyday and do group workout classes. I know a lot of guys are not into them, but there is something to be said for weight workouts 5 times a week, doing yoga and zumba everyday i'm telling y'all! #sweatisfatcrying
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Posted on 5/24/14 at 12:51 pm to Aggiebelle11
Good lord.
Posted on 5/24/14 at 1:03 pm to BluegrassBelle
1. Protein should be taken either immediately or within 30 minutes for optimal effect post-workout IF that's the kind you're doing. Eating? I would stay within 1 hour. If you aren't doing the protein thing with weights or running since it appears you're more of a casual exerciser, if it were me, I would go by the inside 1 hour regimen.
2. Same.
3. Dips and Arnold Presses all day baby
^This was just me mostly. A lot of stuff you answered was mainly just to show you what I do but we have two different goals so, the other guy is more helpful to you
2. Same.
3. Dips and Arnold Presses all day baby
^This was just me mostly. A lot of stuff you answered was mainly just to show you what I do but we have two different goals so, the other guy is more helpful to you
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Posted on 5/24/14 at 1:04 pm to BluegrassBelle
I usually eat within an hour of my workout (preferably after my workout if I go to the gym late in the day).
As for when I work out, it varies since I'm usually working nights. If Aggiebelle is on night shift with me, I usually go straight to bed when I get off work and then we go to the gym when we wake up in the afternoon. If not, I usually go right after work so I don't get lazy and skip a day.
As for what I do, I have had to alter my routines a lot since my ankle surgery. Can't do as many lower body workouts, so I typically hit arms, shoulders, back, and core. I have a battery of ab workouts (a different one per day), and for cardio I either do elliptical or stationary bike 4 times a week (25 minutes of just under a sprint with as much resistance as I can handle). Cool down is usually shooting free throws or doing post work (trying to get myself to be able to play after doing arm workouts to enhance muscle memory).
Basically, whatever it takes to keep up with Aggiebelle lost about 25 pounds since getting off my crutches in February but I still have a little ways to go.
As for when I work out, it varies since I'm usually working nights. If Aggiebelle is on night shift with me, I usually go straight to bed when I get off work and then we go to the gym when we wake up in the afternoon. If not, I usually go right after work so I don't get lazy and skip a day.
As for what I do, I have had to alter my routines a lot since my ankle surgery. Can't do as many lower body workouts, so I typically hit arms, shoulders, back, and core. I have a battery of ab workouts (a different one per day), and for cardio I either do elliptical or stationary bike 4 times a week (25 minutes of just under a sprint with as much resistance as I can handle). Cool down is usually shooting free throws or doing post work (trying to get myself to be able to play after doing arm workouts to enhance muscle memory).
Basically, whatever it takes to keep up with Aggiebelle
lost about 25 pounds since getting off my crutches in February but I still have a little ways to go.Posted on 5/24/14 at 1:14 pm to Aggiebelle11
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#sweatisfatcrying
Love it.
I have a friend that did Advocare and it worked really well for her, so I hear ya. Unfortunately because of the stomach issues I've had, I have to avoid some of that stuff.
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do group workout classes
Our local Y (which isn't scary) has some water aerobics classes I've been thinking about looking into. I don't do enough strength training though, I know that much.
Posted on 5/24/14 at 1:32 pm to BluegrassBelle
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Our local Y (which isn't scary) has some water aerobics classes I've been thinking about looking into.
Never done those myself, but everyone I know at the local parks and rec highly recommends them for multiple reasons.
Posted on 5/24/14 at 2:08 pm to TbirdSpur2010
What's the best way to condition your body to running. I can't even make it without feeling like a fat failure. ( I'm not fat or anything, but I want to lose some weight,)
Posted on 5/24/14 at 2:14 pm to Carolina Tide
The couch to 5k app for iphone worked pretty well for me. It starts you out almost ridiculously easy and each week you up your distance/pace.
Posted on 5/24/14 at 2:21 pm to BluegrassBelle
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1) How soon should you eat after working out?
I used to religiously eat within 30-45 mins. Now I just eat whenever I eat dinner (usually several hours). Have seen no difference. Only caveat is I now usually have a few beers while working out (after a short cardio to warm up) so maybe that tides me over.
2) When do you usually work out?
Usually Monday and Thursday after work. Probably 5pm to 7pm.
3) Favorite workouts/exercises?
Monday do "pull" exercises, usually mostly focused on a pull up/curl up circuit. Thursday do "push" and legs, usually mostly focused on dumbbell bench and low-bench squats. I can't say any are my favorites, I don't enjoy any part of it (the beer makes it palatable).
Posted on 5/24/14 at 2:40 pm to Carolina Tide
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What's the best way to condition your body to running.
Ugh....I loathe everything about running. The only good thing about being on a profile that prevents me from running is that I get to miss the running portion of the USAF PT test
Best way is just to set a goal for your run. Either time or distance. And focus solely on that for your first few runs and build on realistic goals.
Also, some folks are just not runners. You can be in great shape without being a prolific runner (as long as you're getting some sort of cardio). Something to keep in mind
Posted on 5/24/14 at 3:16 pm to TbirdSpur2010
Almonds just before to combat the dizziness that comes with a prolonged workout. Afterwards green tea at room temp- green tea speeds up metabolism.
I also use elliptical because it supports your heel (I have painful calf muscles). Then I do biking through town and weights at home.
Good luck!
I also use elliptical because it supports your heel (I have painful calf muscles). Then I do biking through town and weights at home.
Good luck!
Posted on 5/24/14 at 7:03 pm to Charlestondawg
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Afterwards green tea at room temp- green tea speeds up metabolism.
I've heard about this and need to try it.
Posted on 5/24/14 at 7:16 pm to BluegrassBelle
1) Immediately, if it's a long (say 40+ miles) bike ride or 10 mile run. And get your feet up off the floor. Both are particularly important if you have another event coming up in the next 24 hours.
2) Never, sadly. When I did it was at noon and usually again after work. Long rides on the weekend. The noon rides were a nice byproduct of living in a small town and having a job that allowed it (and it gave me a definite heat-acclimation advantage). City guys probably don't have that option.
3) I've gotta do *something*, I just haven't found that something since giving up bike racing. I guess I need to haul my large arse back to the gym for the elliptical boredom machine. It sure would be nice if they could figure out how to have dogs chasing me on that thing.
2) Never, sadly. When I did it was at noon and usually again after work. Long rides on the weekend. The noon rides were a nice byproduct of living in a small town and having a job that allowed it (and it gave me a definite heat-acclimation advantage). City guys probably don't have that option.
3) I've gotta do *something*, I just haven't found that something since giving up bike racing. I guess I need to haul my large arse back to the gym for the elliptical boredom machine. It sure would be nice if they could figure out how to have dogs chasing me on that thing.
This post was edited on 5/24/14 at 7:18 pm
Posted on 5/24/14 at 7:19 pm to BluegrassBelle
1) Protein can only be effectively used within about 45 minutes of a workout. ANything after that just gets shite out.
2) Mornings. Because I'm too tired by the time work ends.
3) I lift weights and run. Currently decided to begin p90 because the gym is packed in the mornings.
2) Mornings. Because I'm too tired by the time work ends.
3) I lift weights and run. Currently decided to begin p90 because the gym is packed in the mornings.
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