The get in better shape thread 06/01to 12/31/12

Originally posted by jhoang6 Originally posted by hana24  Haha!  I'll be evening it out eventually.  Comparing the two legs and the atrophy is kind of scary.  My calf muscle just droops now Droops? yes that is scary , yikes. You'll soon be able to even it out. muscle memory will do it's thing and you'll be back to were you are with time.

Yeah I'm just dieing to get the muscle tone back in the leg.  The biggest atrophy I see is def in the calf muscle.  The thighs don't look so bad, but there's def a difference in size between the two legs.  I'm just hoping I get cleared to go to PT soon.  I also want to be able to bend my leg.  Right now I can only go 80 deg and can't lock out my knee.  I just want to move my leg and get the circulation going in there.   

I've started to go out on walks with my dog while on my crutches.  My upper body is sore...I also went to costco yesterday and man that store is big.  I was tired of being there on my crutches.  Luckily even though costco is always full of shopping carts, I always had a clear path for me   No one wants to accidentally hit someone on crutches in the store.

Originally posted by jhoang6 I think I'm 'suppose to do core today but I'm feeling quite tired. But that's no excuse I'm gonna at least get something in but not going to overdo it and injure myself. Alrdy had a pretty good workout manually changing my tires. Surprised you had a clear path, that place is always packed when I go. Also there's always idiots who can't steer their cart right. Is your dog obedient that she doesn't drag you along and pull on the leash?

Yeah I think most people moved out of my way when they saw me coming.  No one wants to be responsible for hitting someone on crutches and causing them to fall

She's pretty small ~20lbs so I'm able to keep her controlled.  Problem is going up the stairs with her.  I don't think she's realized yet I need her to go up the stairs before me or that she can't run up the stairs. 

Originally posted by yaya34 My goal for this year is to get back into the gym and on the streets running. I need to get in better shape for my upcoming trips. I am heading to Killington, Stratton and Steamboat back to back to back weeks and my stamina needs to rise before then. I am marking my goal down right now and I promise to start achieving this goal asap. Goal - Get back in the gym at least 2 days a week and run at least 2 days a week for at least 2 miles. LETS GO! YaYa

You should also try swimming this is great for an all body workout and helps to improve breathing

Originally posted by mluu003 First day back to school, time to re-initiate my work out and be consistent with my diet again. Gym was so flipp'n crowded, looks like everyone's doing it too haha.Day A: Squats, deadlifts, rows, overhead shoulder press, dipsDay B: Squats, bench press, Incline press, pull ups, shrugs.Gym 3 times a week, alternate Day A and Day B. I hope this goes well.

It's that time of the year when gym memberships boom and everyone has motivation to get in shape!! I love the uni lifestyle because I can go during the day and basically have the entire gym to myself

I'm tired as (i try too hard) but I'm gonna try to get in my squat/quad and rotator/rhomboids exercise in

Does anybody here grapple?

Has anyone ever tried out the new Beachbody workout (new to me at least) called Les Mills combat training?  Pretty fun so far!  I think I was actually going crazy just doing repeats of p90x, p90x+, p90, p90 master series, one on one with tony horton and 10 minute trainer.  i pretty much know each workout like the back of my hand so the combat stuff was a great refresher.

Originally posted by j_lucky84 I'm startin to feel like a bum! I haven't made it to the gym in atleast a week, but that's due to me catching a cold and not wanting to spread it around. I should invest in some stuff I could do at home to atleast get the heart rate up. But that'll have to wait til i has money. Amazon had some of those adjustable-weight dumbells on a deal yesterday, but I didn't have the $200 lyin around to purchase em.

got in some squats and core today

I tried working out my legs within my capacity.  I realized I can do pilates with a broken leg.  Yay!  Now my legs are sore from yesterday's workout.  My upper body though it just sore in general.  

Squatting then most things is a bad combination!! I'm wrecked after leg day

Gf dragged me out to give yoga another try lastnight. Crap my body is super sore! Tough to learn as you go without talking in class. But a few more classes and it'll feel easier.

I went riding yesterday and I woke up with my body super sore. It feels really weird when your whole back is super sore haha. Im going use my weekend to rest up until my work out starts on Tuesday.

Exercised for the first time in a week today, as I've been battling a cold (and am finally over it) 2 hours of football followed by 80 mins of basketball.. I;m pooped! but feelin gooood :D

Originally posted by j_lucky84 I've never grappled but I've always thought about taking up some kick boxing classes during the week to break up the repetition of lifting. Does anyone do kickboxing regularly?

You should try it. It's a hell of a workout plus its good to know. I don't kickbox regularly, like a cardio kickboxing class but I do Muay Thai on the regular, the difference being its more technique focused rather than trying to burn as many calories as possible but they're both sick workouts. If you think you're in shape try out jiu-jitsu at your nearest grappling/mma gym! You'll think twice

Yeah I'd basically be looking for a more cardio based kick boxing class just to have a different workout. The self defense side of grappling would be good to know living in the city. There is a mma gym around the corner from my house I might look into it once I'm back at uni

Originally posted by hana24 Originally posted by mluu003 Originally posted by Von44 Gf dragged me out to give yoga another try lastnight. Crap my body is super sore! Tough to learn as you go without talking in class. But a few more classes and it'll feel easier. Hahah, I've always wanted to give yoga a try. All I do is weight lift...I feel my flexibility isn't up to par. I also hear its hard...I'd like the challenge! Damn I miss yoga.  I want to be able to stretch out my quad since I can't bend my knee -_-  I worked my core today for 15min and then I took my dog for 2 walks on crutches.

Yikes! You're a champ..still walking your dog when you can't even walk on your own yet. I'm sorry to hear about your accident on the mtn! A few of my good friends at Mt High told me about you and your Mammoth adventure...and tragedy.

Finally getting after it after coming back from my week in Tahoe. Starting to run or ride every day (of course it's highs in the 20s this week) and keep my calories under 2200 (hoping to lose 1.5-2 lbs/week until July). Trying to really vary my meal selections and learn to cook a bit more off piste with no recipes.

The best thing I've found is turkey bacon. Yes, I'm late to that party.

FInally went to the climbing gym yesterday. I do'nt know how long its been since the last time I've gone, but I'm feeling pretty sore today after the climb and doing some core. Did only two sets because we were in a rush to get some korean bbq! get in that salty protein. 

Actually went ahead and did abs today. felt good, but Had a really bad headache after, almost like a migraine? but I'm gonna see if I can get in a workout tomorrow! then bad to abs again the day after! doubt it but here's to hoping

Originally posted by mluu003 Any of you guys have any real experience with pre-workout stimulants?

I've taken the Noxplode in the past before my workouts and I noticed a difference. I'm not saying you'll be lifting crazy heavy weights or anything but it feels like you can pump out the last few reps without a spotter.

Originally posted by mluu003 I did squats and deadlifts today....and I'm snowboarding all day tomorrow. ahhh Time to have my legs explode.

Originally posted by hana24 Trying to stay somewhat active without getting frustrated with my leg.  Trying my best to eat clean, but it's hard because I just want to eat fatty foods right now.

Originally posted by hana24 Originally posted by bubbagooch Originally posted by hana24 Trying to stay somewhat active without getting frustrated with my leg.  Trying my best to eat clean, but it's hard because I just want to eat fatty foods right now. Then eat fatty foods.  You can work it off later once your leg is better.   It's a lot harder to work it off than gaining it.  I would rather not go that route.

I agree. Eating clean is really important even when you are not injured.

Added P90x Ab Ripper X to 2 of my runs now a week. Hopefully will help with my (non existent). I used to breeze through that routine a couple years back doing 25 reps easy, last night I barely was getting 15.

Hoping my flexibility increases as well.