CSC Gets Back into Shape 10/1/11

[Keyser Soze]

Ah, ya mean like running?

Quick results tho. You'll have to run, but no marathons.

[bulldog]

Ah, ya mean like running?

Do you feel the same way about Eliptical machines? I don't like running all that much, mainly because of the impact it creates (broken hips years ago), but I can deal with eliptical (even though I don't really enjoy it). Watch tv, read, etc and try to forget you are doing cardio.

Other than that, anything that gets your heartbeat up high will work. Jump rope, jumping jacks, rowing machines, hand cycle, gym cardio classes, etc

[FZRguy]

Workouts you love and that you do to improve your riding, endurance? Thoughts?

Try mountain biking. It's two wheels, fun, hard and will most def improve your moto riding. There are great trails right here in the metro area.

[Cornfed]

Try mountain biking. It's two wheels, fun, hard and will most def improve your moto riding. There are great trails right here in the metro area.

Your the 3rd person to tell me that. Im thinkin Id like to give it a try, unfortunately I dont own a mountain bike so that makes it hard. Im assuming most of the resort towns rent them?

[bodhizafa]

Im another gym rat that has done most everything, except running, I fricken hate running. Ive power lifted, body building, love boxing/martial arts, bicycle is cool, but finding myself without a goal now. I don't plan on carrying my bike home so power lifting is useless and I am married so not sure what use making myself so lean you can see veins is going to do for me. I just joined Lifetime and am trying to work on muscle endurance. Sets of 20, lots of full body movements, i.e. squats, pull ups, clean and jerk, core exercises, etc. Problem is I cant seem to set a goal and its hard to connect lap times with gym time.

Workouts you love and that you do to improve your riding, endurance?
Thoughts?

Try getting into rock climbing, good mix of strength, endurance and flexibility.

[bulldog]

Try getting into rock climbing, good mix of strength, endurance and flexibility.

Ok, so who worked out this weekend????

Here was yesterday's workout for me:

Bench Press (free weights):
10 times x 135pnds
8 times x 155 pnds
6 times x 185 pnds
3 times x 225 pnds

Incline Press (free weights):
10 times x 135pnds
8 times x 155 pnds
6 times x 185 pnds
3 times x 225 pnds

Decline Press (free weights):
10 times x 135pnds
10 times x 135 pnds
8 times X 145 pnds
6 times x 165 pnds

Chest Flies (Dumbells):
10 times x 80pnds
10 times x 90 pnds
8 times X 100 pnds
6 times x 110 pnds

Bench Press (Machine):
10 times x 185pnds
8 times x 200 pnds
6 times x 225 pnds
3 times x 250 pnds

Incline Press (Machine):
10 times x 185pnds
8 times x 200 pnds
6 times x 225 pnds
3 times x 250 pnds

Decline Press (Machine):
10 times x 140pnds
8 times x 180 pnds
6 times X 230 pnds
3 times x 270 pnds

Chest Flies (Machine):
10 times x 120 pnds
10 times x 130 pnds
8 times X 140 pnds
6 times x 160 pnds

Total Lifting Time = 1 hr (includes rests)
then...

P90X Ab ripper level 3 (I call AB hell) = 16 mins
10 minute eliptical machine cool down (15 incline at 9 resistance for 5 mins; then 20 incline at 9 resistance for 5 mins)

Total Time = about 1 1/2 hour


I tend to workout one or two body parts a day (5-6 days a week), which allows me to recover those primary muscles while hitting others the next day. I constantly change up my workout and sometimes go really heavy with less reps and sometimes lighter with more reps. This was kind of a mix and not maxing since I had no spotter.

EDIT: I was curious how much weight I lifted total and since it was in a Excel Spreadsheet: 37,470 lbs. Crazy when looked at it that way.

[TinkerinWstuff]

Ok, so who worked out this weekend????

256miles of dual sport on Saturday. Mostly dirt including forest service roads.

20miles of technical rocky off road on Sunday. The tail light broke off from the abuse.

[bulldog]

BTW, I'm starting on the 3rd, because the 1st is Saturday.

None of that Wicky...start today!!!!! Excuses are like assholes; everyone has one

256miles of dual sport on Saturday. Mostly dirt including forest service roads.

20miles of technical rocky off road on Sunday. The tail light broke off from the abuse.

I bet you are sore today! How do those forearms feel today!!!

[FZRguy]

You can demo/rent a MTB at BikeSource. http://www.bikesourcedenver.com/

Good idea before buying.

[Ghost]

Fuck running. Unless I'm being chased by rabid rottweilers, I'll walk.

Matt keeps pushing mountain biking for endurance, so maybe it's the key...

[Sean]

You guys are nuts! I like running. It took me a little while to get to the point of enjoyment, but now I really like it and it's very liberating. If you only do it every now and then, yes it sucks, cause you're out of running shape. But if you do it regularly, it can be very relaxing. It's not like lifting weights, where you can just do it whenever you want and feel good afterwards. You have to work for it.

[3D]

I used to love to run, but since I decided to shatter my femur, my leg likes to give out from time to time. I get my cardio from the elliptical and row machines. Also I do the incline trail at Manitou Springs and a few other trails on the weekends. Here's a recent photo of me from about 2 weeks ago at the 24hr at a lean 206lbs. (shoulder day)

[bulldog]

I used to love to run, but since I decided to shatter my femur, my leg likes to give out from time to time. I get my cardio from the elliptical and row machines. Also I do the incline trail at Manitou Springs and a few other trails on the weekends. Here's a recent photo of me from about 2 weeks ago at the 24hr at a lean 206lbs. (shoulder day)

Looks good. What 24 Hour do you workout at? I workout at the one at Santa Fe and Belleview M-F 5-6:30, then Sunday mornings.

[3D]

The one on Southgate in Colorado Springs. M-F 10a.m.-11:30'ish. If I don't do a trail on saturday, I usually go then and make up what I feel I slacked on during the week.

[OUTLAWD]

You guys are nuts! I like running. It took me a little while to get to the point of enjoyment, but now I really like it and it's very liberating. If you only do it every now and then, yes it sucks, cause you're out of running shape. But if you do it regularly, it can be very relaxing. It's not like lifting weights, where you can just do it whenever you want and feel good afterwards. You have to work for it.

my joints are too old for that nonsense...

[Sean]

my joints are too old for that nonsense...

Old? You're old? Dude, I used to go jogging with Moses. He parted the Red Sea so we didn't have to run around it.

[3D]

Old? You're old? Dude, I used to go jogging with Moses. He parted the Red Sea so we didn't have to run around it.

good one...

[Mother Goose]

BTW, I'm starting on the 3rd, because the 1st is Saturday.

[bulldog]

BTW, I'm starting on the 3rd, because the 1st is Saturday.

So will Wicky start today?????
Of course I worked out all weekend and continue my life of soreness

[Mother Goose]

I started doing some solid workouts on Friday, but today was my first day of Insanity.

09/03- 30 min of weights/core (good)
10/01- run 10k (very hard, serious GI issues)
10/02- run 5k (good, sub 9 pace), ate lots of cookies.
10/03- Insanity day 1 (pretty easy)



BIG props to Mother Goose!

Fixed.

So will Wicky start today?????
Of course I worked out all weekend and continue my life of soreness

Yep! I'm not a morning workout person, so I'm doing it when I get home tonight.

[Shea]

Missed the last week at the gym because of a new job. My body let me know about it this morning when I went to lift. While I look in no way like Bulldog (yet) I'm getting there...slowly. Unfortunately I am so used to working out in the morning I have to get used to doing it at night now.

My only advice is if you're a runner...get good shoes. I've been nursing a blown gastroc muscle (outside of the calf) and tendonitis in my achilles' for the last six weeks because of bad shoes.

Second piece of advice which kind of dovetails with Bulldogs statement about his arms... Realize that your body is unique and that you will make gains in some areas faster while in other areas it will seem like it takes forever to notice anything. Genetics are a bitch...

Anyway good luck Wicky, et al.

[Sean]

Fixed.

Seriously! I was shocked that I was able to do that run. Ang's stomach was really hurting after mile 2. So what did I do for the last mile, yell at her and run faster! She was not having fun!

[bulldog]

Seriously! I was shocked that I was able to do that run. Ang's stomach was really hurting after mile 2. So what did I do for the last mile, yell at her and run faster! She was not having fun!

Ya man, good job...that is alot of running and not easy! I've heard good things about Instanity (especially results), so let us know how it goes!

[grim]

After being in shit ass Lysite WY all week and not being able to workout then or the week before i cant wait to hit the gym today i am going to be sore as hell tomorrow but its gonna feel goooooood!!!!! I may not be big like bulldog (165lbs) but i have been making weight gains for the last two years that have been exponential due to eating, lifting, and i like to get my cardio in the pool! After every two laps i get out and do 20 push ups and 50 sit ups. I usually try to do around 20 laps but i always lose count after 15. All of my weight gains have been pure muscle i maintain a 6% body fat and after just recently seeing the doc about a month ago he said whatever im doing to keep doing it! If anyone is in the south denver area or even near I-25 and lincoln i have a membership to 24 hour on tamarac and one on quebec and lincoln I am more than happy to show you some good workout routines.