Troper Fitness Thread

It got warm enough so that I can go for walks outside again. And it feels great. :)

I'm generally pretty lazy, but I get my excercise through long walks, chopping firewood and doing yard-work appropriate to the season.

I just rode my bike for the first time in a long time today. :) And now my legs feel like they're on fire. x_x ^_^;;

So trying to get back in shape. The fact I've been walking four miles a day this week is probably a start at least.

Same. As much as I love Ring Fit Adventure, I need to do more exercise than just stretches. Once I get my shots, I'm signing back up for the gym.

I was able to ride my bike with my legs feeling fine.

so I did 150 (admittedly crappy) dumbell curls over two sessions today.

I wanna spend the rest of this month trying to do a crazy fitness routine and see how far I can push it after seeing the story of that obese guy who became a seal.

Any recommendations for routines?

Edited by vjoi on Jun 13th 2021 at 2:07:50 AM

You're not going to believe what just happened. Remember those other posts I made, how I was able to swim 10 laps in eight minutes, and then again in seven? Tonight, I just swam those 10 laps in six minutes.

Sheesh; if I had known I was this good at swimming, I should have joined up with the Olympics.

I’m not sure how I did it, but I apparently lost so much weight, I can comfortably wear my belt at the fourth slot.

I am at;

225 lbs 3 rep squat.

245 lbs 3 rep bench press.

315 lbs 2 rep deadlift.

My body weight right now is 186 or so. Next year I'm planning on competing in bodybuilding.

Remember in the Hangout Thread when I was pondering about some other at-home exercises that I could do? I think I just found them.

I suddenly find myself pondering what my midsection would look like if I was living in a warmer climate and thus I could do my favorite outdoor exercises more often (walking, bike-riding, swimming, etc.).

Update for today: I could wear my belt at the fourth slot today. I can't remember what I did, but I must be doing something right. :) Even if there were times where I felt heavier than I actually am (yeah, thanks a lot, seasonal affective disorder)

Edited by Demetrios on Feb 9th 2022 at 9:51:56 AM

Entering bodybuilding contest prep.

My diet tightens and restricts week by week. By the end...probably like, 1500 to 1800 calories a day, water rationing on top of all that.

So I started a Couch to 5K program this week. Completed the first three runs but think I might repeat the week because I think I need a bit more buildup before tackling week 2.

189 pounds today.

The goal is to get to 176 or under, going down from 200 lbs. Have to get there by the time of June or so.

Completed week 2 without needing to repeat week 1 but think I might actually have injured my ankle when I rolled it on run 2. Because now it feels pretty stiff when I flex it.

My first bike race of the season is coming up and my fitness is nowhere near where I’d like it to be. Anyone else had a lot more trouble than usual with motivating themselves this winter?

Yep. I know that feel. I've found that as the weather gets colder, I've had to force myself to exercise bc otherwise I'll just slip back into my old habits.

I also know that feeling. Doing indoor exercises can get boring after a while.

I can agree with you there. I find it to be almost intolerable sometimes, I just get bored way too easily. That's one of the big reason's I've always enjoyed cycling I think, though. It's very engaging when done outdoors.

Right, last nights run brought out a wheeze and tight chest. Should probably go and get assessed to see if that’s my asthma flaring back up.

My work-phone has an app for counting steps, which keeps getting automatically activated and announces with a fanfare whenever I've walked the desired daily 10,000 steps. Often this happens right in the middle of my work-day, which involves loads of walking and carrying stuff. I'm a museum educator at a huge outdoor museum, while my own yard is pretty big and needs frequent lawnmowing, so I don't think I need to go to the gym.

I meant to post this last night, but I was too tired. ^_^;; I haven’t been in the swimming pool for a long while and I can still swim 10 laps in six minutes.

11 days off of my first bodybuilding contest.

Let me say, Contest Prep is...an experience. As a diet, it's an experience. If I had to say what it's like in the last few weeks, you'll feel miserable but you'll look the best in your life.

Spent an extra ten minutes at the gym today. Still need to cut down more on my diet but I feel great after pushing my body to its limit.