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Hello, I’m new… well relatively new I signed on a few weeks ago and have been trying to find / read all the post that interest me or could answer questions I have… I gave it a good run but I think I would need a year to get through them all or at least a few weeks off work to devote more time…

A little about me… was a letter athlete in my younger days, did a tour in the Army and have injuries from both that effect how I workout / train today. I turn 40 this spring. I eat right, lift, run, workout to stay in shape, get in better shape, and to just have a better overall quality of life. I don’t have any “fitness goals” per say but I challenge myself every time I work out and “listen” to my body when it’s telling me something.

I look forward to learning from all of you and your experiences and sharing some of the knowledge I’ve picked up along the way.
 
Welcome! Just an idea, but why not set some athletic goals for down the road, like a 10K run, 225# bench press, complete a century bike ride, etc.? I think a lot of people are motivated by goals than by getting into shape.

And don't use your age as an excuse - I'm 48, had an angioplasty a little over a year ago and am being mentored by Flyinfree for my first triathlon in March.

Did you take that shark fin photo?
 
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g8r80 said:
Welcome! Just an idea, but why not set some athletic goals for down the road, like a 10K run, 225# bench press, complete a century bike ride, etc.? I think a lot of people are motivated by goals than by getting into shape.

And don't use your age as an excuse - I'm 48, had an angioplasty a little over a year ago and am being mentored by Flyinfree for my first triathlon in March.

Did you take that shark fin photo?
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No I did not take the photo.

I've ran races, done tri's and 225 is doable now... A guy that use to work for me want me to do adventure racing with him. I might do that...

I agree that most people are motivated by goals, but I'm pretty comfortable with where I'm at not to mention I'm not sure how much more motivated they would make me. I get up a 4:15 am each day to work out... I call that motivated... if I were any more motivated my wife would think I was obsessive...:D
 
hahah- if yer wife doesn't think you are obsessive, than you have yet to begin! :)


welcome to the board

what length triathlon did ya do? what do you do when you get up at 4:15. You came here for something......

FF
 
flyinfree said:
hahah- if yer wife doesn't think you are obsessive, than you have yet to begin! :)


welcome to the board

what length triathlon did ya do? what do you do when you get up at 4:15. You came here for something......

FF
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1/4 mile swim, 35k bike, 5k run...

other then hit the john??? lol

three day rotation...

Day 1: chest and back

15 push-up warm up

inclined db bench 30 to 90 sec between sets
set 1: 5 to 10 reps (as many as I can do, when I hit 10 I up the weight)
set 2: 10 to 15 reps 10lbs lighter (per db) then set 1
set 3: 10 to 15 reps 4lbs light (per db) then set 2

flat db bench and row back and forth no rest
set 1 bench same as inclined but usually I can do 2 to 3 more reps
set 1 row 10 to 15 reps inclined bench set 2 weight
this goes on for 3 sets, same weight and rep progression as on the incline bench

I finish off with inclined (feet up) push-ups
two sets as many as I can do as fast as I can with 45 sec rest between sets, set 1 varies from 35 to 55 depending where I am at with increasing my weights in the bench. set 2 varies from 25 to 35...

Day 2: arms and shoulders

warm up with some 10lbs curls and tri extentions

db isolation curls and tri extentions 3 sets each no rest between, the curl weight is as heavy as I can go and still get at least 5 reps on the last set. I know when to increase when the first set is at about 12 reps and the last set is at 7 reps or so... the tri extentions is a fixed weight (20lbs dbs) with 10 reps per set

curl bar curls, 3 sets, 10 reps each, 30 sec rest, 50 lbs (+bar) any heavier I get shoulder strain.

flies and shoulder shrugs 3 sets 10 reps each no rest between.

db curls, light weight as fast as I can, 3 sets, 12 to 15 reps, 30 sec rest between.

forearms, rolling db wrist curls, 3 sets, 10 to 15 reps, 45 sec rest between.

Day 3: legs and abs

weight free squats as a warm-up

goblet squats, 3 sets, 10 to 15 reps, as fast as I can, 45 sec rest between

calf raises, 3 sets, 20 reps, 30 sec rest between

abs... crunchs, sit-ups, roll-ups

when it's not freezing out I run at night... 3 to 4 miles or sprints... depends on my mood...

I came because I think different people need different work-outs and this place has lots of people, so I can see what works for them and if it sounds good and safe I may try it...
 
very nice to see you have some substance. Now the peeps here can learn from you too.

sorry for my slow response, but I forgot about you- I WAS THINKIN OF ME! hehehe
 
finn said:
Hello, I’m new… well relatively new I signed on a few weeks ago and have been trying to find / read all the post that interest me or could answer questions I have… I gave it a good run but I think I would need a year to get through them all or at least a few weeks off work to devote more time…

A little about me… was a letter athlete in my younger days, did a tour in the Army and have injuries from both that effect how I workout / train today. I turn 40 this spring. I eat right, lift, run, workout to stay in shape, get in better shape, and to just have a better overall quality of life. I don’t have any “fitness goals” per say but I challenge myself every time I work out and “listen” to my body when it’s telling me something.

I look forward to learning from all of you and your experiences and sharing some of the knowledge I’ve picked up along the way.
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