The Fitness Thread

[Darc_Requiem]

@PsychoblueI snagged a set man. Thanks. Heck I could use those when I'm sitting front of my PC writing or watching Youtube. 

[Psychoblue]

Just now, Darc_Requiem said:

@PsychoblueI snagged a set man. Thanks. Heck I could use those when I'm sitting front of my PC writing or watching Youtube. 

Free weights at home along with the desk pedal makes sure I make the most if I'm catching up on my shows or some tournaments.  

[Darc_Requiem]

I really need to get some free weights but if I buy them and don't use them. I'll get salty. So I do push ups or use things around the apartment. Whenever I get the vaccine, I'll go to the gym. Don't feel comfortable doing that right now. So filling up old detergent jugs and using them as weights will have to suffice for now.

Edited March 13, 2021 by Darc_Requiem

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37 minutes ago, Darc_Requiem said:

I really need to get some free weights but if I buy them and don't use them. I'll get salty. So I do push ups or use things around the apartment. Whenever I get the vaccine, I'll go to the gym. Don't feel comfortable doing that right now. So filling up old detergent jugs and using them as weights will have to suffice for now.

Free weights for a home gym may be hard to come by (without a premium) for obvious reasons. You could also try out resistance bands.

[Lord Vega]

I have 9 exercises that I cycle through throughout the day.  I do these exercises whenever I feel like it in this sequence:

 

1. Pushups: 40 reps.

2. Pullups: 7 reps.

3. Shoulder Presses: Two 25 dumb bells for 25 reps. 

4. Curls: Two 25 pound dumb bells for 20 reps. 

5. Triceps extensions: One 40 pound dumb bell for 20 reps. 

6. Sit Ups: 30 reps. 

7. Stiff Legged Deadlifts: Two 50 pound dumb bells for 12 reps. 

8. Squats: Two 50 pound dumb bells for 12 reps. 

9. Calves Raises: 45 reps on a step. 

 

That routine exercises all major muscle groups. 

 

My cardio is walk for 30 minutes daily. 

 

Ever since I stopped over eating, I lost 11 pounds. My face is looking much better looking and thinner. I'm also losing my gut.  

 

Edited March 26, 2021 by Lord Vega

[Darc_Requiem]

@PsychoblueHey man thanks again for the mini-bike suggestion. It's a little too loud for me use at the office but it's comes in handy when I'm watching TV or sitting in front of my PC. So I'm added that to my slowly expanding fitness plan. Up to at least 300 push ups a day. Started at 100, so I see progress which is encouraging. Gonna throw a few other things in over the next few days. 

Edited March 17, 2021 by Darc_Requiem

[Darc_Requiem]

At the rate I'm going, I'm going to end up looking like Spike from Tom & Jerry. All arms and chest, nothing else. I've done 520 push ups today and I did 500 yesterday. In the last couple months, outside of my COVID induced 3 week hiatus, I've done more push ups than I've done in my entire life. Any good suggestions on gloves? Since my wrist is shot I have to do them on my fist and I'm developing callouses and/or bruises around my knuckles 😑

Edited March 23, 2021 by Darc_Requiem

[Vhozite]

I’ve been going to the gym for the last couple weeks (on week 3 or 4 now) and I really enjoy it. Usually I go Mon.-Thurs. but I’m thinking about going Saturday also. Is 5 days too much?  I feel like I lose progress resting for 3 days straight.
 

 

[Lord Vega]

I listen to my intuition when it comes to resting, working out, and eating. Intuition knows what you need. The body tells you what you need to do. Don't over do things. Try to do enough or you will over work yourself to injury.

Edited March 25, 2021 by Lord Vega

[Vhozite]

2 minutes ago, Dayaan said:

I go 3 days a week, but I've been enjoying the walk to the gym so much that I went all 7 days. I feel good again!

I bumped up to 5 last week and I prefer it for mental reasons. The gym is basically apart of my morning routine at this point and skipping it for 3 days makes me feel like shit. 2 day break is my sweet spot