Fitness 2015

[Legbiter]

Well, I am crushing it. StrongLifts 5x5 has dramatically improved my overall fitness and health (BP down, weight heading down, muscle mass up). Clothing fits better. I'm at the point where every workout is a real struggle, which is a good sign, IMHO.  Still packing about half an extra average human, but who gives a fuck? My objective is not to end up as decrepit as my father and his younger brother when I'm in my 70s. Between them, they have five knee replacements, 3 hip replacements, 2 hip rescissions, and three back surgeries.

Keep it up Scip. How long have you been running Stronglifts?

[MadBurgerMaker]

I did poorly this week.  Only got into the pool once, on Monday, and only swam 700 yards.  Just wasn't motivated all week.  Today I got all ready to get in and go, but am now just sitting near the pool. 

Drinking beer, smoking cigarettes, and watching football. 


Football season is really bad for my health.  Hell, I only did it Monday because I came home from work all pissed off at some dumbassery that had been going on and jumped in right away to blow off some steam.

[alfred russel]

I guess this should go here...

Has anyone seen the brosciencelife videos on youtube? I'm addicted--they are hilarious.

Here is one of the many:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTUW77ie8sE

which is hilarious, and has special appeal for the gay languishites

[Legbiter]

I guess this should go here...

Has anyone seen the brosciencelife videos on youtube? I'm addicted--they are hilarious.

Here is one of the many:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTUW77ie8sE

which is hilarious, and has special appeal for the gay languishites

Yes he's funny in controlled doses.

Evolution of the Lifting Man
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kbSfFFEvxw

What Type of Fitness Chick are You?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6tTv_DEY7s

Do You Even Lift?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OloLS5kTrVs

[mongers]

Still pottling about on the bike doing my typical 300-400 miles a month; have a reached a plateau and it's all downhill for me now.   

[Brazen]

So, yeah, I'm doing this. While I have trained I'm not what you'd call 100% prepared for the half marathon, but I'll get round somehow, even if getting up off the loo the next day is hazardous. If you can spare some cash you all know why this cause is important to me. And, well, everyone.

https://www.justgiving.com/Berry-Baker

[Liep]

Joined a trail building team yesterday who's expanding the mountain bike trail. We were strengthening a wet area by digging holes and filling them with large rocks. Very hard work, much more so than just riding the trail.

[mongers]

Joined a trail building team yesterday who's expanding the mountain bike trail. We were strengthening a wet area by digging holes and filling them with large rocks. Very hard work, much more so than just riding the trail.

Nice work, short term pain for long term gain. 

[Scipio]

Well, I am crushing it. StrongLifts 5x5 has dramatically improved my overall fitness and health (BP down, weight heading down, muscle mass up). Clothing fits better. I'm at the point where every workout is a real struggle, which is a good sign, IMHO.  Still packing about half an extra average human, but who gives a fuck? My objective is not to end up as decrepit as my father and his younger brother when I'm in my 70s. Between them, they have five knee replacements, 3 hip replacements, 2 hip rescissions, and three back surgeries.

Keep it up Scip. How long have you been running Stronglifts?

I started about a year ago, but I've only really been dedicated to the program for the past six months.

[Scipio]

And my update is that I fucking crushed it again. Mississippi, goddamn! Finally got over the overhead press hump (120 lbs). What a bitch. The last set was so difficult that after completing it I flexed like a broscience douche.

[Liep]

Joined a trail building team yesterday who's expanding the mountain bike trail. We were strengthening a wet area by digging holes and filling them with large rocks. Very hard work, much more so than just riding the trail.

Nice work, short term pain for long term gain. 

Yeah, it turned out well, only a few dozen more places to do now.

[mongers]

Joined a trail building team yesterday who's expanding the mountain bike trail. We were strengthening a wet area by digging holes and filling them with large rocks. Very hard work, much more so than just riding the trail.

Nice work, short term pain for long term gain. 

Yeah, it turned out well, only a few dozen more places to do now.

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I should really do some of that, rather than just occasional bits and pieces I do on the spur of the moment.

Very similar conditions to yours in the forest today, lovely early autumn evening.

Had a nice half off-road, half on-road journey.

[lustindarkness]

In the evenings I run these http://redmountainpark.org/ trails before I head home, starting to get darker earlier in the evenings now. And with so many trees, it gets real dark real quick. Real dark.

When we fall back the clock soon, I'll have to start runnning with a head light. 

[crazy canuck]

The tourist numbers have started to drop in the forests near my house.  Dog walking/running is more enjoyable now.  Still not doing nearly enough exercising though.

[Liep]

In the evenings I run these http://redmountainpark.org/ trails before I head home, starting to get darker earlier in the evenings now. And with so many trees, it gets real dark real quick. Real dark.

When we fall back the clock soon, I'll have to start runnning with a head light. 

I love riding in the forest in the dark. But you really need a very good torch.