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Well, I went in and the took all measurements etc, which is good as I have not yet.
I have a fitness age of 47 according to their system, which I think is bullcrap. I was able to do 44 sit-ups in one minute, which was a surprise as I have not done a sit up for ages and ages. I stuffed the push-ups as he said to try and do as many as I can. I started to do them slowly, thinking I could keep going for ages, how stupid of me! I should have pumped them out. Last time I checked I was able to do 44 in one go (not bad considering I never do push-ups any more), but I was only able to pull up 28 the time (and first 15 were very slow).
Even with all the cardio, my pulse was still a but hi after the three minute step test, I don't think it was to bad though, something like 91 when it needed to be 81. He told me to not flex when he put a tape around my arm, and I did not, he said again, don't flex, as he thought I was lol.
He told me if I can just keep trying to eat clean at lest three days pre week, I can be more loose on the other four days. The trouble for me is I get to lose, and when I eat one bad food, I tend to want to eat it more.
He is putting me on a split program, developing over the week. I will post it here. I told him about my other training, and he is not adding that in to it. So the program is three days per week and runs on a four day cycle. I will just add the bike/run/swim in as best as I can.
I will be going Mon-Wens- Friday. after three days of weights, the next Monday will be a cardio. I should be able to use this as conditioning.
No swim on Fri or bike yesterday. I have had a sore lower back and need to rest it. However I am going on a relaxed but big bike now, and a run this arvo.
I think the time on the bike for the distance is hard to keep up, most I have gone is 17km which is not as far as you would like. I will go now and see how far I get, I don't have any reason to rush.
I have a fitness age of 47 according to their system, which I think is bullcrap. I was able to do 44 sit-ups in one minute, which was a surprise as I have not done a sit up for ages and ages. I stuffed the push-ups as he said to try and do as many as I can. I started to do them slowly, thinking I could keep going for ages, how stupid of me! I should have pumped them out. Last time I checked I was able to do 44 in one go (not bad considering I never do push-ups any more), but I was only able to pull up 28 the time (and first 15 were very slow).
Even with all the cardio, my pulse was still a but hi after the three minute step test, I don't think it was to bad though, something like 91 when it needed to be 81. He told me to not flex when he put a tape around my arm, and I did not, he said again, don't flex, as he thought I was lol.
He told me if I can just keep trying to eat clean at lest three days pre week, I can be more loose on the other four days. The trouble for me is I get to lose, and when I eat one bad food, I tend to want to eat it more.
He is putting me on a split program, developing over the week. I will post it here. I told him about my other training, and he is not adding that in to it. So the program is three days per week and runs on a four day cycle. I will just add the bike/run/swim in as best as I can.
I will be going Mon-Wens- Friday. after three days of weights, the next Monday will be a cardio. I should be able to use this as conditioning.
No swim on Fri or bike yesterday. I have had a sore lower back and need to rest it. However I am going on a relaxed but big bike now, and a run this arvo.
I think the time on the bike for the distance is hard to keep up, most I have gone is 17km which is not as far as you would like. I will go now and see how far I get, I don't have any reason to rush.
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I'm always skeptical of when they tell me something at the gym. It's usually something to scare me into signing up or buying something additional. Fortunately for me, I have the metabolic age of 12 so it makes it tough to tell a 41 year old that's some sort of problem.
On the eating you're going to have to make small changes. It's easier to make those small changes over time rather than make large changes at once.
With their program, make sure you're not doubling up. Don't overdose on working out. What cardio will they have you do?
Are you doing core exercises? That will help strengthen your back.
Biking distances comes quick. Don't try to hammer it out, just go for a long bike ride. Biking is the easiest to make gains in.
On the eating you're going to have to make small changes. It's easier to make those small changes over time rather than make large changes at once.
With their program, make sure you're not doubling up. Don't overdose on working out. What cardio will they have you do?
Are you doing core exercises? That will help strengthen your back.
Biking distances comes quick. Don't try to hammer it out, just go for a long bike ride. Biking is the easiest to make gains in.
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I was pretty tired afterwards. Just felt drained. I did not eat properly before hand though, just beaky and some fruit I think. Rode to work today, is only 2.5km here, but everything counts right?
Am going for a swim at lunch, have some new goggles and ear plugs so that should help with water ear.
Oh I agree. The gym thing was weird, but I had already signed up. I will definitely make sure I don’t double up on my work outs. I am not sure what cardio he will have me doing yet. I am seeing him on Thursday to go through day one of my program.
Oh according to the computer, without and actual calliper test or anything other than using my weight and height, I have a body fat of 25%. I want to callipers.
And my current scales (I use wii fit) are way off. I weight a massive 88kg. and I am 179cm tall. Damn. But he said not to worry about weight anymore, just measurements.
I am basically using the gym to continue to build size and definition. It wont make me the ideal athlete as my muscles will put extra weight on my joints, and wont allow me “endure” as much. Also I will waste muscle as I am pretty sure the protein will break down due to taxing exercises over long periods. But who cares?
Not sure if I said but I have a friend here who competes, it is great to be able call him up and talk about my training and stuff. He is a very fit dude.
Am going for a swim at lunch, have some new goggles and ear plugs so that should help with water ear.
Oh I agree. The gym thing was weird, but I had already signed up. I will definitely make sure I don’t double up on my work outs. I am not sure what cardio he will have me doing yet. I am seeing him on Thursday to go through day one of my program.
Oh according to the computer, without and actual calliper test or anything other than using my weight and height, I have a body fat of 25%. I want to callipers.
And my current scales (I use wii fit) are way off. I weight a massive 88kg. and I am 179cm tall. Damn. But he said not to worry about weight anymore, just measurements.
I am basically using the gym to continue to build size and definition. It wont make me the ideal athlete as my muscles will put extra weight on my joints, and wont allow me “endure” as much. Also I will waste muscle as I am pretty sure the protein will break down due to taxing exercises over long periods. But who cares?
Not sure if I said but I have a friend here who competes, it is great to be able call him up and talk about my training and stuff. He is a very fit dude.
Accumulation is ok but not ideal.
I wouldn't worry so much about the weights having an impact on endurance. The body has a way of sorting these things out. I've also seen some pretty bulky dudes do tris as well. There's no reason why you can't work on both. The problem comes when you're trying to squeeze out every ounce of speed, that's when you're going to have an issue with muscle. For now, don't worry about it.
I wouldn't worry so much about the weights having an impact on endurance. The body has a way of sorting these things out. I've also seen some pretty bulky dudes do tris as well. There's no reason why you can't work on both. The problem comes when you're trying to squeeze out every ounce of speed, that's when you're going to have an issue with muscle. For now, don't worry about it.
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Just completed about a 325 m swim. had goggles, and ear plugs. did not get that panic I did before. I was able to do one lap of freestyle, and almost straight away able to do ¾ of a lap breaststroke. spoke to a guy who is training for a triathlon also, he gave me some good swimming tips.
Not sure if I can swim in lunch break though, takes way to long for a one hour break. With eating and everything.
Edit: Went to gym, just did my normal program. Look forward to new program. Wondering why I am lifting and biking and swimming and running. Not sure how long I can keep it all up. But I will try. Today I rode to work, 2.5km each way, swam at lunch and lifted after work. WTF is happening to me? I should be able to get in earlier and
I just cooked the maddest stir fry though.
There is a short course triathlon this Sunday, 200m swim, 7.5km bike and 2.5km run, I reckon I could do it, the swim would root me, but the rest would be fine.
I want to improve my swim heaps.
Just completed about a 325 m swim. had goggles, and ear plugs. did not get that panic I did before. I was able to do one lap of freestyle, and almost straight away able to do ¾ of a lap breaststroke. spoke to a guy who is training for a triathlon also, he gave me some good swimming tips.
Not sure if I can swim in lunch break though, takes way to long for a one hour break. With eating and everything.
Edit: Went to gym, just did my normal program. Look forward to new program. Wondering why I am lifting and biking and swimming and running. Not sure how long I can keep it all up. But I will try. Today I rode to work, 2.5km each way, swam at lunch and lifted after work. WTF is happening to me? I should be able to get in earlier and
I just cooked the maddest stir fry though.
There is a short course triathlon this Sunday, 200m swim, 7.5km bike and 2.5km run, I reckon I could do it, the swim would root me, but the rest would be fine.
I want to improve my swim heaps.
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Just completed approx 4km run up a very step ridge near my house. Last time I was just able to get to the top and needed rest for about 4 minutes. This time I was able to run up a very steep hill and continue (until I had to slowly walk around a giant Kangaroo that did not look to happy to see me around joey season), and I made almost to the top of another massive hill (nearly a mountain) but I walked the last 100 m or so (it was very steep).
It is so amazingly beautiful here! I wish you guys could see it. I am going to take some pics for you.
I am so proud, I feel super fit now. My resting heart rate is 62 bmp btw. I still have a long road ahead of me however, I know.
Having a cook up tomorrow so I may not be able to bike, and I have my trainer on Thursday.
Oh I am looking heaps slimmer also, which is my main goal.
It is so amazingly beautiful here! I wish you guys could see it. I am going to take some pics for you.
I am so proud, I feel super fit now. My resting heart rate is 62 bmp btw. I still have a long road ahead of me however, I know.
Having a cook up tomorrow so I may not be able to bike, and I have my trainer on Thursday.
Oh I am looking heaps slimmer also, which is my main goal.
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Hey, I am feeling fine. the only thing is my weight training, I find out what my program is tonight. However, I have asked for a three day split. Back and legs one day etc.
I am not sure how long I can maintain that for. But I will try. I intend on going to the gym Mon – Wens – Fri. this will screw up my Wednesday bike.
Thinking about asking him to reprogram it for two day lift.
I am not interested in training in the morning at this point. However, if I bike to work everyday, it is a total of 25km per week. I get tested on the way back as it basically all uphill.
I don’t feel as though I have been able to maintain training as much as I should, everything I have done is recorded here. If I have not recorded something I did not go.
I was supposed to bike yesterday as I ran on Tuesday, but I simply did not have enough time, due to old friend from London coming over fro some of my famous pasta sauce.
I am over stressing about stuff though, I just want to put my training hat on, and get out as much as I can.
Run:
I can complete 2.5 miles with a good pace and running up steep inclines.
Bike:
I can complete it but takes ages. Not sure if I can put time in for two massive bikes per week. I am pretty busy also, this weekend I am DJing at a bush party, so it will be hard to bike on Sunday!
I am not interested in training in the morning at this point. However, if I bike to work everyday, it is a total of 25km per week. I get tested on the way back as it basically all uphill. I don’t suppose we could work this in if I ride to work everyday. I think my back wheel has a buckle, once again, not a good time to be spending money to get stuff fixed. It could be an air leak. I have a pump.
Swim:
As for the swim, it is my biggest weakness right now, I still can’t really do more than one lap without a rest. However I am confident this has some to do with my technique. Trouble is, being Christmas, I can’t afford to go to a swimming lesson which is what I really need.
I am feeling heaps fitter as a result of this training, my cardio is improving massively, and I am toning up. It is a struggle to train every other day but I take it one day at a time. Often I hang to train, I think I am addicted to the endorphins.
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I am not sure how long I can maintain that for. But I will try. I intend on going to the gym Mon – Wens – Fri. this will screw up my Wednesday bike.
Thinking about asking him to reprogram it for two day lift.
I am not interested in training in the morning at this point. However, if I bike to work everyday, it is a total of 25km per week. I get tested on the way back as it basically all uphill.
I don’t feel as though I have been able to maintain training as much as I should, everything I have done is recorded here. If I have not recorded something I did not go.
I was supposed to bike yesterday as I ran on Tuesday, but I simply did not have enough time, due to old friend from London coming over fro some of my famous pasta sauce.
I am over stressing about stuff though, I just want to put my training hat on, and get out as much as I can.
Run:
I can complete 2.5 miles with a good pace and running up steep inclines.
Bike:
I can complete it but takes ages. Not sure if I can put time in for two massive bikes per week. I am pretty busy also, this weekend I am DJing at a bush party, so it will be hard to bike on Sunday!
I am not interested in training in the morning at this point. However, if I bike to work everyday, it is a total of 25km per week. I get tested on the way back as it basically all uphill. I don’t suppose we could work this in if I ride to work everyday. I think my back wheel has a buckle, once again, not a good time to be spending money to get stuff fixed. It could be an air leak. I have a pump.
Swim:
As for the swim, it is my biggest weakness right now, I still can’t really do more than one lap without a rest. However I am confident this has some to do with my technique. Trouble is, being Christmas, I can’t afford to go to a swimming lesson which is what I really need.
I am feeling heaps fitter as a result of this training, my cardio is improving massively, and I am toning up. It is a struggle to train every other day but I take it one day at a time. Often I hang to train, I think I am addicted to the endorphins.
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Don't worry about your speed and it's not really necessary to throw in inclines. If that's in the path then so be it but don't look for hills. Your bike and run sound fine, we need to figure out what's going on with your swimming. Are you still getting out of breath even after slowing down?
Hmm, I like to run up hills though, and my place is full of them. The only guy to ever take out the Olympic Marathon and 10000m only trained running up hills. I really don’t mind training my running in this way. Also, I had been running once or twice a week for about 12 – 14 weeks before I started this new training program, and I believe I need to constantly challenge and change up my running to improve.
Swim:
I slowed down, but I think my technique is all over the shop. Yes, I guess I am out of breath, but I think it is because my technique is so bogey. Tomorrow of course I swim, so I will be able to report back. I might even try swimming three times per week, as I enjoy it and I want to work on my technique.
I have only been able to complete about 350 m in one session as I normally train in my lunch break. But I am going to come in early so that I can swim longer. I am really going to focus on slowing down tomorrow.
Swim:
I slowed down, but I think my technique is all over the shop. Yes, I guess I am out of breath, but I think it is because my technique is so bogey. Tomorrow of course I swim, so I will be able to report back. I might even try swimming three times per week, as I enjoy it and I want to work on my technique.
I have only been able to complete about 350 m in one session as I normally train in my lunch break. But I am going to come in early so that I can swim longer. I am really going to focus on slowing down tomorrow.
Went to gym tonight for new program.
Have not felt like I have really worked out like that for about 12 weeks.
After telling him what I had been doing (last time), he changed it up. Muscles I never really used before, I was using. I asked him to put me on a split routine. I only did back and biceps. It was very effective.
He has also tailored it towards endurance for the triathlon. I was really impressed, I thought he would make some bulk program.
All in all this is a really great result, and I am well pleased I decided to bit the bullet and join the gym.
I will post my full three day program soon.
My weight is fricken 89.5kg. OMG, but I look alot slimmer.
The work out felt good, and very challenging. I still have a long road ahead of me. I am glad for all my work so far. I have been doing stuff for nine months. That is atlest something to be proud of.
Swim tomorrow; going slow, and working on form.
Oh, and he said tissue breakdown (muscle) only occurs in marathon like situations. So my mind is at rest about that.
All in all I am just really excited to be doing new exercises at the gym. Also I am really craving the runs, I love running and using my new cardiovascular system.
Have not felt like I have really worked out like that for about 12 weeks.
After telling him what I had been doing (last time), he changed it up. Muscles I never really used before, I was using. I asked him to put me on a split routine. I only did back and biceps. It was very effective.
He has also tailored it towards endurance for the triathlon. I was really impressed, I thought he would make some bulk program.
All in all this is a really great result, and I am well pleased I decided to bit the bullet and join the gym.
I will post my full three day program soon.
My weight is fricken 89.5kg. OMG, but I look alot slimmer.
The work out felt good, and very challenging. I still have a long road ahead of me. I am glad for all my work so far. I have been doing stuff for nine months. That is atlest something to be proud of.
Swim tomorrow; going slow, and working on form.
Oh, and he said tissue breakdown (muscle) only occurs in marathon like situations. So my mind is at rest about that.
All in all I am just really excited to be doing new exercises at the gym. Also I am really craving the runs, I love running and using my new cardiovascular system.
Not a heaps good weak-end. Christmas party, followed by dj set in the bush meant I was unable to bike. Added to this really bad weather last few days. did heaps of running at (soccer) at gig and got lots of complements on my arms though, which is nice.
T, I was thinking about what you said about not running up hills, and if you think it best I wont.
T, I was thinking about what you said about not running up hills, and if you think it best I wont.
I think it's fine to run hills but not every day you go out. The idea is not to be a MAN and suck it up. It's to have consistent training.
Week4 - Recovery (EASY WEEK)
Monday: Swim 300yd, weights
Tuesday: Bike 10 miles
Wednesday: Run 2 miles
Thursday: Off
Friday: Swim 300yds, weights
Saturday: Bike 10 miles
Sunday: Run 2 miles
Just completed a great swim, made some gains.
able to do about 75 m freestyle, before I freaked out. finished the lap breath stoke. then able to swim 4 laps, non stop with breaststroke and jumping into freestyle on occasion. Pretty happy with myself.
Going to try and make a bigger effort to keep my training consistent.
diet blew out on weekend but all good, I am back into it now.
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I was just trying to pump my tyre up, and I blew the value out of it
I may have to bike at gym tommorow.
able to do about 75 m freestyle, before I freaked out. finished the lap breath stoke. then able to swim 4 laps, non stop with breaststroke and jumping into freestyle on occasion. Pretty happy with myself.
Going to try and make a bigger effort to keep my training consistent.
diet blew out on weekend but all good, I am back into it now.
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I was just trying to pump my tyre up, and I blew the value out of it
I may have to bike at gym tommorow.
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