Into fitness?

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Lambo2018

Discussion Starter · Aug 22, 2020

We all keep our cars in tip top shape but are there physical fitness addicts or if you prefer devotees on the forum. How have you continued to remain fit with the closed and abbreviated operations of the commercial gyms?
My wife and I rushed to put a home gym together the same day the President announced the “shut down”, and it’s a good thing we did because all the equipment became ultra scarce and ridiculously expensive.
For the meantime we placed our Gold’s membership on hold but, to be honest, I am not sure we are going back. Although, I like the energy level at the commercial gyms we are more than satisfied with our home gym.

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topcarbon

· #2 · Aug 22, 2020

I was a pro cyclist for many years
never stopped cycling even as i got older.
I usually do 150-200 miles a week on the road
not a fan of gyms
We have some equiptment in our house:weights, rewinding machine, bike, treadmill

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Lambo2018

Discussion Starter · #3 · Aug 22, 2020

topcarbon said:
I was a pro cyclist for many years
never stopped cycling even as i got older.
I usually do 150-200 miles a week on the road
not a fan of gyms
We have some equiptment in our house:weights, rewinding machine, bike, treadmill

There is no fountain of youth but working out is the best we can do. That is some serious mileage your putting in............heck, that is a lot more miles than most forum members are doing with their cars.

topcarbon

· #4 · Aug 22, 2020

its in my dna
i definitely ride more than i drive per year

Russk

· #5 · Aug 22, 2020

I did the same as

Lambo2018 said:
We all keep our cars in tip top shape but are there physical fitness addicts or if you prefer devotees on the forum. How have you continued to remain fit with the closed and abbreviated operations of the commercial gyms?
My wife and I rushed to put a home gym together the same day the President announced the “shut down”, and it’s a good thing we did because all the equipment became ultra scarce and ridiculously expensive.
For the meantime we placed our Gold’s membership on hold but, to be honest, I am not sure we are going back. Although, I like the energy level at the commercial gyms we are more than satisfied with our home gym.

I did the same thing as you described above. Although I do miss the gym environment and energy, I am getting very comfortable working out at my home gym. It was extremely difficult to get weights and equipment, but I finally got everything I need.

Itsagoodday

· #6 · Aug 22, 2020

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Guess you could say I enjoy fitness. Been back 100% dedicated for the past 10 years. (lost my way for about 10 years prior to that). I have about 18 years total in the gym (with a decade off in the middle

). Always trained for strength and functional performance.

I used to compete in power lifting, but the past 5 or 6 years I am just concentrating on staying 'in shape' and being healthy and feeling good. The wear and tear of very heavy weights was taking it's toll on me so I changed my focus. I still train what most would consider 'heavy' but it is much lighter than I would go before.

I built a home gym into our home, but prior to corona, I trained at a gym just to get out of the house. (been working from home for 10+ years also). Thank full to have home gym.

Looking forward to 50 and beyond!

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Lambo2018

Discussion Starter · #7 · Aug 22, 2020

@Itsagoodday, it certainly is a good day for you!

Great results, absolutely never stop. My wife and I have been dedicated to fitness for 40 years. Fitness training is not an activity it's a way of life for us. I also believe "exercise is the currency with which you buy food"......and we love to eat!😂

Lambo2018

Discussion Starter · #8 · Aug 22, 2020 (Edited)

Russk said:
I did the same thing as you described above. Although I do miss the gym environment and energy, I am getting very comfortable working out at my home gym. It was extremely difficult to get weights and equipment, but I finally got everything I need.

You are in great shape as well. Even when my wife and I are on vacation we work out. We always line up gym at our vacation destination before leaving.

Itsagoodday

· #9 · Aug 22, 2020

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Lambo2018 said:
@Itsagoodday, it certainly is a good day for you! Great results, absolutely never stop. My wife and I have been dedicated to fitness for 40 years. Fitness training is not an activity it's a way of life for us. I also believe "exercise is the currency with which you buy food"......and we love to eat!😂

A lot of people are surprised at how I eat. I dont use exercise to offset food. I also do very little (almost no) cardio. That is NOT a good thing, just been lazy the past few years. I control my composition with overall intake.

I also dont believe there is such a thing as 'clean' or 'dirty' food. In fact I know there is no difference between eating pop tarts or sweet potatoes (when it comes to composition). Not speaking to general health with the latter statement. Of course it is good to eat well rounded, but I dont really hold back on eating, and enjoy icecream, pizza, pasta, all on a weekly basis. I LOVE fried chicken (which I usually will cook myself for lunch a few times a week (see pic

) I am going to put chick fil a out of business. Eating fried chicken is a easy way to get in tons of protein which is usually the prioroty for me since I only eat 2 meals and some snacks.

I do eat quite a bit of protein. Approx 200-240g/day. Equivalent to about 3lbs of lean meat a day. But I only eat about 1 1/2 lbs of meat and the rest comes from dairy or whey protein.

The past 2 years I have switched to intermittent fasting, which is the easiest protocol for eating I have ever followed and it really allows me to as lean as I want (without feeling like I am going to starve). But I generally feel better about 7-10lbs heavier than I was in the pic from early summer below. My body likes 205-208. Even as high as 215. (I am about 5'9"). When I get down to 200, I have too many aches and pains and everything hurts from being too lean. I can carry 225 and still have abs, but that is too heavy for me and my sweet spot is in the middle. I am not by nature a lean person. Never was. I was always a 'bulky guy' but muscular. Just learned to eat for my requirements and now since I am not training for strength only as a goal, I just try to be 'fit'.

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Lambo2018

Discussion Starter · #10 · Aug 22, 2020

Itsagoodday said:
A lot of people are surprised at how I eat. I dont use exercise to offset food. I also do very little (almost no) cardio. That is NOT a good thing, just been lazy the past few years. I control my composition with overall intake.

I also dont believe there is such a thing as 'clean' or 'dirty' food. In fact I know there is no difference between eating pop tarts or sweet potatoes (when it comes to composition). Not speaking to general health with the latter statement. Of course it is good to eat well rounded, but I dont really hold back on eating, and enjoy icecream, pizza, pasta, all on a weekly basis. I LOVE fried chicken (which I usually will cook myself for lunch a few times a week (see pic ) I am going to put chick fil a out of business. Eating fried chicken is a easy way to get in tons of protein which is usually the prioroty for me since I only eat 2 meals and some snacks.

I do eat quite a bit of protein. Approx 200-240g/day. Equivalent to about 3lbs of lean meat a day. But I only eat about 1 1/2 lbs of meat and the rest comes from dairy or whey protein.

The past 2 years I have switched to intermittent fasting, which is the easiest protocol for eating I have ever followed and it really allows me to as lean as I want (without feeling like I am going to starve). But I generally feel better about 7-10lbs heavier than I was in the pic from early summer below. My body likes 205-208. Even as high as 215. (I am about 5'9"). When I get down to 200, I have too many aches and pains and everything hurts from being too lean. I can carry 225 and still have abs, but that is too heavy for me and my sweet spot is in the middle. I am not by nature a lean person. Never was. I was always a 'bulky guy' but muscular. Just learned to eat for my requirements and now since I am not training for strength only as a goal, I just try to be 'fit'.

Wow, based upon what I can see let me give you some sage advice.........it's working keep it up. Man o man.....great job!

Russk

· #11 · Aug 22, 2020

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Wow Itsagoodday! You are at the top of your game, congratulations. I know what it takes to maintain that level of excellence. My home gym is PALE in comparison to yours, but at 73 it keeps me happy. My serious training started with Bill Pearl in the early 60's. Before that in the 50's I had a Charles Atlas weight set.

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Itsagoodday

· #12 · Aug 22, 2020

Russk said:
Wow Itsagoodday! You are at the top of your game, congratulations. I know what it takes to maintain that level of excellence. My home gym is PALE in comparison to yours, but at 73 it keeps me happy. My serious training started with Bill Pearl in the early 60's. Before that in the 50's I had a Charles Atlas weight set.

Truly inspired by those with a few more gray hairs than I have that are still living and enjoying life! Really those are my goals. I was in my mid-30's when I resolved to get back in shape. Back then it was a race to 'get back'.

Love the classic physiques from 'back in the day'. Now 'bodybuilders' are walking test tubes and dont even look 'good' in my opinion. Being overly muscular is not generally looked at favorably professionally, and there are a lot of stereotypes (many valid) about guys who all they do is train. I have been self employed my entire life (in some form of construction) with the last 10 focusing on designing and building custom homes. So I do the best I can to hide my physique in a professional setting. It just serves as a distraction.

I workout for me and it is something that gives me enjoyment but is also an outlet. Some guys golf, I pick things up and put them down

It is all about quality of life and feeling good. Despite how I look, I am not obsessed with working out, nor do I have any restrictive eating habits. I did in the past, but I have realized that I can have my cake and eat it too so-to-speak.

I greatly enjoy helping out others. The fitness industry is filled with so much BS info. Every magazine cover or blog all loaded with pure BS designed to confuse and over complicate. Moderation is the key to about anything in life. There are almost no 'set in stone' rules other than you will gain fat if you eat too much food and lose fat if you eat less than your daily needs. Exercise is great. Even just walking is fantastic for people. I am not one to believe that there is only one approach to fitness. I have just always enjoyed weight training, but there are many pursuits which all can be great IF SOMEONE DOES THEM regularly. That is why it is important to at least enjoy yourself as you are less likely to quit.

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Lambo2018

Discussion Starter · #13 · Aug 23, 2020

Itsagoodday said:
I workout for me and it is something that gives me enjoyment but is also an outlet. Some guys golf, I pick things up and put them down It is all about quality of life and feeling good. Despite how I look, I am not obsessed with working out, nor do I have any restrictive eating habits. I did in the past, but I have realized that I can have my cake and eat it too so-to-speak.

I greatly enjoy helping out others. The fitness industry is filled with so much BS info. Every magazine cover or blog all loaded with pure BS designed to confuse and over complicate. Moderation is the key to about anything in life. There are almost no 'set in stone' rules other than you will gain fat if you eat too much food and lose fat if you eat less than your daily needs. Exercise is great. Even just walking is fantastic for people. I am not one to believe that there is only one approach to fitness. I have just always enjoyed weight training, but there are many pursuits which all can be great IF SOMEONE DOES THEM regularly. That is why it is important to at least enjoy yourself as you are less likely to quit.

@Itsagoodday, all great advice......start moving and persevere. Often people start exercising at the gym are sore for a few days and just quit and never go back.
I love exercising gives me a sense of power, confidence and I quite frankly makes me feel younger. People are too ready sometimes to set artificial limits and decide I can't do this or that because of their age but they're selling themselves short. Some great advice would be "conceive, believe and achieve".......

Russk

· #14 · Aug 23, 2020

I cannot imagine my life without my training. It helps me be the best ME that I can be, and I truly love it. It does take a discipline that most are not willing to give, but the rewards are limitless. I always have goals that I strive to achieve and that is what keeps me going forever.

Sakura

· #15 · Aug 23, 2020

Lambo2018 said:
We all keep our cars in tip top shape but are there physical fitness addicts or if you prefer devotees on the forum. How have you continued to remain fit with the closed and abbreviated operations of the commercial gyms?
My wife and I rushed to put a home gym together the same day the President announced the “shut down”, and it’s a good thing we did because all the equipment became ultra scarce and ridiculously expensive.
For the meantime we placed our Gold’s membership on hold but, to be honest, I am not sure we are going back. Although, I like the energy level at the commercial gyms we are more than satisfied with our home gym.

I keep my lean shape mainly with a treadmill, a few dumbbells, and chasing my cat.

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Lambo2018

Discussion Starter · #16 · Aug 23, 2020

I heard one athlete say and it's true "motion is lotion". Movement is better than being stationary..........otherwise we have a dead shark on our hands*.

*Woody Allen

Sakura

· #17 · Aug 24, 2020

Lambo2018 said:
I heard one athlete say and it's true "motion is lotion". Movement is better than being stationary..........otherwise we have a dead shark on our hands*.

*Woody Allen

I really gotta watch that Annie Hall movie again

Lambo2018

Discussion Starter · #18 · Aug 24, 2020

Sakura said:
I really gotta watch that Annie Hall movie again

Funny movie, Woody Allen is a comic genius. He has an off beat sense of humor that is quite unique.

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REKIII

· #19 · Aug 24, 2020

Fitness is good. Been on again off again for the last 20 years. Currently I'm doing crossfit, but I'm the worst crossfitter ever as I break the first rule, (tell everyone about crossfit) every day. My gym shut down for a few months but they had online workouts to do at home and I have a smaller At home gym, nothing like what you guys have.
I used to be more into power lifting, but like itsagoodday said, it starts to hurt a lot. Currently in the process of leaning out and trying to get body fat percentage down. I've never had defined abs before and I'm 'almost' there, but my wife likes me disgustingly hairy for some reason, so there will be no pics, haha.

mkern724

· #20 · Aug 26, 2020

Hmmm. I also spend several minutes each morning flexing in front of the mirror. My routine is probably a little different than yours because I'm usually trying to decide if this shirt hides my love handles better than that one....

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