Why everyone should EXERCISE! *part1*

[Mango]

WOW! That is GREAT!!

Just be sure to start with jogging first, you need to allow time for the body to adapt to the stresses placed on it when running! Start small then work up to longer duration and faster speed, and you will achieve great success!

This thread actually kinda inspired me a bit to start working out again. And my mom just bought a treadmill, So I'm going to run a few miles a day.

I'm gonna be ripped again yay

[Alpha]

Yeah I noticed I needed to start running when I get out of breath for at least a minute running up the stairs to my next period.

Plus I'm enlisting in the Mairne Corps in two years and well.. Marines gotta run.

[Automaggin2]

Yea, you know what? I've decided I'm not going to drink for an entire month and workout everyday. I want to see how much I can gain. The only thing I will be taking i protein shakes.

[SAW]

In High School I was rarely ever physically active and couldn't care less about anything health related. My only activity was paintball and walking to vending machines. In college, thanks to the help of MantisMag, I discovered the Fitness Center and that has changed my life forever. I lost over 100lbs my first year of college, and about 10 inches off my waistline. I began to study the science behind weight loss, obesity, anatomy & physiology, biomechanics, etc. I did this on my own time for fun. I then changed my major from Computer Science to Health & Excercise Science: Health & Physical Education specialization. I will be graduating in May. I also, for my own benefit, have taken many extra classes in Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics to expand my knowledge and possibilities in graduate school.

I have also taken the ACE certification (American Council on Exercise) and am awating my certification slip in the mail. This is for Personal Training and it encompasses program design, nutrition, special populations, etc. I will also be Physical Best certified next month at a 3 day training course/conference I am attending.

My background is very much science and research based but it is also focused on Education. Plus, I know from personal experience, the psychological components involved in behavioral and lifestyle changes needed to change or improve ones quality of life.

I have made all aspects of Health, Physical Education, Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology my life basically. I have done so because I enjoy it and it is the science of LIFE and LIVING!

I hope this answers some questions.

Very cool stuff. Thanks Mango.

[MantisMag]

In college, thanks to the help of MantisMag, I discovered the Fitness Center and that has changed my life forever.

hehehe. you're soooo far beyond those humble workout sessions now. i'll take credit for getting you there though. i remember that. you lost a little weight, said "WHOA! this is GREAT!" and away you went. now look at ya.

[White_Noise]

ok mango heres my situation:

im 6' even, and about 145-155 pending scale/ if i just ate, etc.

i have access to the local fitness center here on campus with lots of equipment. (just havent had a plan of what id want to do there though, so i have lifted there)

my plan is to start running few days a week to build endurance, as well as start doing sprints with some guys from the paintball team we have here.

what my question really is is that im wondering what exercises besides running/ sprinting i can do to gain endurance/ quickness.

another thing id like to do would be to tone my muscle, but not gain alot in terms of size. then of course id like to learn something i could do to flatten/tone abs as well.

thanks.

btw: im actually debating going into a health/nutriton type major. im a freshman right now at UW-madison and was looking at a chem major, but im starting to think that it isnt for me.