Now its my turn

[AirAssault]

LoL, I didn't even see the date Didn't notice the guys first post was a super nechro post! I sure hope that is spam..... if that is his first "real" post I say he's a witch and we should burn him!

So AGDlover, how's the weight loss coming?

[pmstc]

Well at least it was a decent thread that was necroed. I need to start working out this summer because I'm growing boobies. and as much as I love boobies, they are not welcome on my body.
That pyramid workout looks like it's right up my ally. My arms are twigs and I've always been awful at pushups.

I have a question though, am I doing sit ups wrong or do they normally hurt your *** bone? When I do a situp its like my bone is pinching my skin between it and the ground, and it hurts like crap. I've tried doing situps on pillows or something like that, and that doesn't work that well and it makes for an awkward situp.

[rifleman wi]

Well Coming out of basic in 98 I was 6'3" and 225.... 8 years later and out of the Army for over 4 years, Im weighing in at 255.... was running my 2 miles in 13:15 now it would prob take me 30 if I could do it. I have started to cut the pounds, lost about 8 in the last 2 weeks. For me it is all about cutting out the freakin pop/soda/cola what ever you call it where you live and watching what I eat.... I love the carbs.

Working 72 hours a week really doesn't help things, when Im off Im either sleeping or hanging out with my kids I hardly get to see, working out is the last thing on my mind. Need to start though, just turned 36 and it wont get any easier the longer I wait.

pt in my unit sux, i need to go back to basic.. winter was not kind to me..

[jenarelJAM]

Well at least it was a decent thread that was necroed. I need to start working out this summer because I'm growing boobies. and as much as I love boobies, they are not welcome on my body.
That pyramid workout looks like it's right up my ally. My arms are twigs and I've always been awful at pushups.

I have a question though, am I doing sit ups wrong or do they normally hurt your *** bone? When I do a situp its like my bone is pinching my skin between it and the ground, and it hurts like crap. I've tried doing situps on pillows or something like that, and that doesn't work that well and it makes for an awkward situp.

Actually, they say you're not supposed to do situps anymore. Situps mainly work the hip flexor? I think? Esentially, you're holding your upper body rigid, and letting your legs do the work, while putting a LOT of stress on your back. This can lead to injuries.

They say you should be doing crunches. Lay on the floor, and crunch your back up, making sure you get your shoulder blades COMPLETELY off the ground. Also, don't use your hands to pull your head up because it can put more stress on your back. Options for arms are across your chest or letting your fingertips rest on your ears.

Also, if you're working abs, don't forget to work your back as well. My back starts getting really stiff if I don't work it as well.

I'm going to try that pyramid pushup thing. I usually jumprope until I get out of breath, then do pushups until they get hard, then (while not breaking position) switching to planks (core work) for as long as I can hold it, then try for 5-10 more pushups... slowly. Then my muscles are tired, but I'm ready for more jumproping... etc.

Now I'm thinking of adding in cycling a couple times a week. There are quite a few nice trails around here, and my dormmate across the hall goes on rides every couple days.

[pmstc]

That would make sense... crunches are a good workout, I guess I'll just do them.
I just got back from cycling in the first time in like 2 years and wow... I'm going to be feeling that later. Definitely a good workout.

[rifleman wi]

That would make sense... crunches are a good workout, I guess I'll just do them.
I just got back from cycling in the first time in like 2 years and wow... I'm going to be feeling that later. Definitely a good workout.

thats why the marines do crunches for their APFT test.

[sean33]

bro, start by running a 1/2 mile, then work your way up

[paintball72]

what i do is every morning i get up before the sun and run 6-10 miles. mostly for cross country training but its really nice because i can eat all i want because ill burn it off the next day. but when i started running i had really bad asthma and wasn't in shape at all but my sister got me running the summer before my freshman year because the boys cross country team needed more people. but it was... well lets just say sad how bad i was (couldnt go a mile at practice pase) but after a year of working up my running ive got my asthma under control and am on the varsity team. but my sister still beats me in place she usually gets 2nd or 3rd i get 5th or 6th (boy and girls run separately) so i word of advise is to run/jog every morning, or whenever you have time. (i just dont recomend doing it in the heat of the day) it really burns alot of calories and gets you in shape. ive seen some people a little overweight come onto CC and by the end they are at a good weight and enjoy running, which will keep them there.

but whatever you decide to do for exercise i cant stress that you drink a lot of water, 6-8 bottles of the stuff will make things so much better for you. good luck

[chafnerjr]

Wow!!!

OK OK OK, look. If your problem is what my problem was then you should focus on having fun while exercising! That will make it easier to keep doing once you get into the shape you want to be...
what gets me is that no one here has said... "go play some paintball..." seriously I worked my way out of asthma as a kid by playing paintball. I couldn't run on a treadmill to save my life but as soon as my *** was getting shot at my body didn't find much trouble in what must have been miles and miles of running on any given Sunday. The best part is... now 11 years later, I'm still playing and exercising!

Go play a 20 person respawn game on a small field. That'll get you started... then find someone to chase you with a mag while your jogging...

Seriously though I ride a bike to work (only 3 mi) and try to swim whenever I can. I hope to get back into racing sailboats soon as well. Some might laugh and make sailor jokes, but when your only held into the boat by ankle straps and a line in your hand for 3 hours or so you would be amazed at how quickly you loose any gut and max out any leg extension machine you happen to walk by.

Have fun

P.S. I still can't run on a treadmill, but it's an impact thing.

[AGDlover]

holy crap who dug this one up! haha yeah old new I actualy started working out with a friend a while back and actualy dropped about 50lbs in a few months so right now i'm sitting 6' at 160 good weight but it beats 200
lol yeah tread mills are a tricky thing for me as well mainly since i have longer legs and i keep kicking the front. but yeah wow wasnt expecting to see this thread ahah all