How often do you workout?

[Ironhead]

Today I was bummed, because, I did not get a workout at my gym. I went there,but the parking lot was full, drove around the block for 15 minutes looking for parking with no luck.
I don't get to go during the week because of my hours. So, I can only do it on th weekends. The club is getting busier. I am not going to leave, I have been a member there for about 5 years, only paying $19 a month.
Anyway!! I am wondering how often you people workout during a week.

What else do you do for excerise.

My job is very labour intensive, I am always on my feet.(Printing Industry)
So,I am very active at work.

I want to lose more weight,got to look good on the beach!!!!

I usually spend about an hour or so,don't stop much to rest, when I do workout. I do a regular circut using weights and some cardio stuff.

 

[maverick73]

Personally, I work out 3.5 times per week... 16 min. of cardio on the elliptical trainer twice a week, one 8 minute session (hence the 0.5), and 1 hour of "cardio intensive fun sport" such as hockey. Why only 8 min and 16 min? Because I know I can maintain that and frankly, eating healthy and those short workouts is more than enough to maintain my trim weight.

I sometimes do stomach crunches to improve the abs, but other than that, I'm not interested in being a "roid monkey." Lean and mean is what u need to f$ck the girls hard .

 

[Sexy BBW]

Lean and mean is what u need to f$ck the girls hard .

lmao hahha

 

[SFMIKE]

Ironhead

I never could understand why people would go to a club to work out, and first spend any time at all driving around looking for the CLOSEST parking spot. Sorta defeats the purpose, IMHO.

But, to address your question, in the off-season I go almost 7 days a week, all cardio. At my age, that is all I hope to do, keep the heart pumping. But, now the weather is great, at least where I am, I do much more bike riding and use that as substitute for a trip to the gym. Saves a bundle on gas money also.

During my trips to Vancouver in the nicest months I will always rent a bike for the entire stay. You people living there may not realize this but you probably live in the most bicycle-friendly city in North America.

Note to any serious bicyclists there : Has the city yet begun to have "sharrows" in the streets? For anyone serious about this you will know what I am talking about. Saw my first one the other day in downtown SF. Pretty neat idea once people realize what they are.

 

[BC visitor]

Bike

Today I went for 165 km. Next weekend is 340 km across 2 days.

 

[CalgaryJenn]

Or you could just have a great hour long session of sex, which will burn just as many, if not more calories then your bike ride and at least you will have an instant perma grin when it's all over and done with...LOL
I dunno just my thought, that's what I do when the thought of exercize comes up...LOL

 

[georgebushmoron]

Or you could just have a great hour long session of sex, which will burn just as many, if not more calories then your bike ride

Ah yeah sure.

I go 3 times a week, weights mostly and a little bit of cardio. On the heavy workout day, I go to Grim's Gym in Port Moody. Excellent facilities, huge place, always parking available. On light days I go to Bonsor Rec Centre in Burnaby or Pinetree in Coquitlam. On those light days I don't need all the equipment and muscle heads around me to inspire me, just need the sexy local girls which go to the community centres.

For cardio I jog. I also recently bought a pair of roller blades and have been trying to get good at it so I can blade around the sea wall this summer, crusing for chicks heh heh.

 

[Guardian Angel]

Work outs

Five times a week mainly weight training and twice a week Ball hockey. At my age I need to keep it up to keep my self in shape for all the beautiful Perb ladies. So far it has paid off.

G.A.

 

[Dr.Nick]

Check out the Health section and look for a thread I started "Workout Advice". Some excellent advice from some very well informed people.

 

[old pooner]

I think I worked out once, back in the winter of '82.

 

[Randy Whorewald]

Does mowing the lawn count??

 

[Cinnamon Girl]

my fountain of youth

ideally 3-4 times a week at the gym(I'll walk there, its an hour each way): cardio, weight routine, at home daily with hand weights & crunches, squats & this other one ??Lots of stretching..... I'm working on getting my sixpack back

 

[scubadude]

Yoga dudes! Strengthens mind,spirit and body. Not to mention you normally have some hot chick wearing Lulu Lemon in front of you.

 

[kehoe]

Don't expect outstanding results quickly! I have been working out steady for almost 6 months and im still not skinny
I work out 5 days per week, every day I do between 1hour and 1.5 hours of cardio with a consistent heartrate between 128 - 160. I change up between eliptical (favortie) treadmill (hate it) bike and stairstepper. 3/5 of those days I throw in 20 mins of weights.
DO NOT cheap out on the weights. Do all movements to their full extent with good control and finish that last rep that is killing you! If you 'take it easy' the only person you are hurting is yourself. Don't sell yourself short! You can put 50% effort in but get only 25% of the results you could if you put 100% in. Pushing yourself gets addicting eventually I promise!
Also a REALLY good idea is to get a trainer. Even if its just for 1ce per week for 6 weeks, you will appreciate it. A good trainer pushes you hard for the first 30 mins, and then if you are pushing them to push you HARDER, thats an excellent trainer.

After 19 days it will become a habit. A routine. Go even when you don't want to. If you have no time, BULLSHIT! They have showers there. Take your work clothes and a towel and do some intense cardio for 15 mins. Everyone has a spare time for their health, just sacrifice something that is not so good for your health example: trade that 20 minute wake up coffee to a 10 minute sprint and hot shower.

Get a gym very close to home or very close to work or close to somewhere else you frequent.

Well after this little rant, i am late for the gym! SOOO now that im late I wont be available till 1:15! j/k

Exactly right Lisa. Consistency is important. As well, good form when performing each exercise is crucial. At most gyms with machines there is a little stick man diagram showing how to use the equipment and how your body should look when doing so. Sooooooooooooo important not just from the standpoint of getting the most bodybuilding or weight reducing benefit but also for safety. I am constantly amazed how often I see someone at a lat machine or rowing machine doing it completely wrong. In an effort to pull the most weight possible, they are putting their backs and shoulders at risk of injury. Often times the staff at these gyms wont help either unless you're paying over and above any membership fee for any kind of guidance.

Another important factor in working out/getting healthy is diet. No matter how much you work out, if you're not eating properly you won't get results. Lay off the bread, load up on chicken, fish, fruit, veggies and water. A protein shake might help too.

Almost forgot; change up your routine by adding weight, using different machines, etc. Your body gets used to the routine quickly and won't work as hard to perform at the gym if it's constantly the same pattern all the time.

 

[Gentleman First]

I regularly go jogging, and mountain biking, and hiking.
I also bought a Bowflex and use it nearly every day.
I practice Korean Hapkido 3 or 4 times a week.
I walk a lot, and rarely use an elevator, as i prefer stairs.
I swim a couple times per week, and ski in the winter.

Just try to stay active.

 

[maverick73]

Ok I just finished one of my patented 16 min. workouts and I'm a testosterone charged sweaty manly specimen... any volunteers to come and lick the clean yet manly sweat off me or am I going to have to resort to a shower?

 

[alphaBIT]

I used to go aout 4 times a week to do about 40 min on elliptical trainer with heartrate around 150, half hour of resistance training, and another 20 min of stretching. I moved to Winnipeg a few months ago and haven't found a suitable gym yet, so I have just been going to one that is good about IPFA, but I manage only about once or twice a week. Gained about 5kg already .

Is there any gym close to Winnipeg downtown that has a good stretching area, and possible decent IPFA policy?