Going Pro with Fitness Goals

[I.R.A]

Its been a month they only difference i noticed was they empty bars dont hurt no more :-(
Its a really REALLY slow process

, it depends how much you yourself are willing and determined.

I would go there mostly for the chicks as most hi intensive gyms are mixed not the one I go to :-(

You can join the one I go to, its actually worth more than what they actually charge you for a month, fair amount of equipment, clean environment. Pakistani chicks in gym well the less I say the better.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Well when I started the thread that my fitness machines will be used to hang clothes however with careful planning I have managed to keep my focus for almost 30 days

One day I came and my mother had hanged some clothes over the machine to dry so I told my mother to please use the dryer , took care of that from happening again

My routine does not have Running

Only 3 exercises done immediately after other

• Rowing 1500 Meters
• Walking 1 Km
• Bicycle 4.5 Km

Modest numbers

Avoiding running as it is damaging on knees may introduce it in program after certain goals are met end of August

Aiming to have destroyed 10,000-15,000 Calories by August 14th or August 30 Target




The intensity I think is no where military grade as folks do 5km -15km hikes or crazy Run targets

For muscle building , I found generally people are advising to lift few repetition with heavy weights
I don't have the heavy dumb bells

At some point will introduce weight training into Mix


At home I only have 35 pound dumb bells but seems people say you have to go heavier
I think presently at my current strength I might have have chance for injury if I went too heavy quickly

Rowing is the Superb Work Out it works out almost your whole body

Good old Bike ride also helps burns some stomach excess

 

[JonAsad]

Well when I started the thread that my fitness machines will be used to hang clothes however with careful planning I have managed to keep my focus for almost 30 days

One day I came and my mother had hanged some clothes over the machine to dry so I told my mother to please use the dryer , took care of that from happening again

My routine does not have Running

Only 3 exercises done immediately after other

• Rowing 1500 Meters
• Walking 1 Km
• Bicycle 4.5 Km

Modest numbers

Avoiding running as it is damaging on knees may introduce it in program after certain goals are met end of August

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Aiming to have destroyed 10,000-15,000 Calories by August 14th or August 30 Target




The intensity I think is no where military grade as folks do 5km -15km hikes or crazy Run targets

For muscle building , I found generally people are advising to lift few repetition with heavy weights
I don't have the heavy dumb bells

At some point will introduce weight training into Mix


At home I only have 35 pound dumb bells but seems people say you have to go heavier

Its looks like a slow and half hearted progress.. wishing you luck.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

After 30 days, I can physically see some difference in body shape tremendous difference in mood and energy level

My routine lasts

• 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes

I see soldiers running around with Military boots , that is quite difficult and dangerous for groin injuries so respect to folks who go thru those drills they are quite challenging

However my goal is to raise my levels slowly

Next Mile Stone is 10,000 Calories destroyed by August 14 or August 30

 

[I.R.A]

For muscle building , I found generally people are advising to lift few repetition with heavy weights
I don't have the heavy dumb bells

At some point will introduce weight training into Mix

Horse sh*t. Though lifting heavy should be part of weight lifting regime, but not daily. To achieve well defined aesthetic look ......... lift moderate weights with max rep and sets. e.g. 10 sets x 15 reps with little rest in between. Lifting crazy heavy is only for pro builders who use steroids and those are temporary gains ... and may result in injuries down the road .... check Ronnie Coleman for example.

 

[Zulfiqar]

OK. I have also recently started exercising after 8-9 years of inactivity.

My weight during that period increased from 82 to 99 KG (Height 5'11").

I used to be play basketball in my college/uni days. Also played squash for a year or so (one of the best exercise for cardio).

I became inactive due to long hours in the office.

This resulted in weight gain and some other problems related to back, neck, knees e.t.c

I have currently started exercising. It has been two weeks now using calisthenics. Have installed a makeshift pull up bar for now. It is supporting my weight.

My current weight has gone down to 96 KG.

Does anyone know if the iron gym type pull up bars damage the door or not. I don't want to drill holes in the wall for a pull up bar (rented home).

Will buy some cheap weights later on too.

Looking to reduce my weight to 82 KG in 12-15 months.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Finally today I have reached 10,000 Calories burned mark
Formally crossed.....

Hope I can maintain focus for another 5,000 Calories burn slacked off start of August 4 days and recently before the 14th August had minor strain on quad

Some serious slack between August 8th and 15th

I have full 15 days to burn 5,000 Calories just need to pace myself

 

[Pakhtoon yum]

I have a whole floor in basement converted to Gym
I bought machines every 1-2 years here and there

I have

>Treadmill (Not pro level) but you can do nice sprint on it
6mph to 12 mph range

>Bowflex

(Similar)

>Shuolder/Chest Machines
(Similar cheaper model) but same excercise group

However I wanted more Calorie burn




Dumb bells
>20 Pounds
>35 pounds


Missing Sqaut and Deadlift bar /weight it was one of my favourits to warm up


Thinking of going Serious 5 out of 7 days type setup
Just wanted to see if I can challenge my own mind and spirit to compete again

In my experience, free weights will do you more justice then these machines. When you use free weights you have alot kire flexibility and burn/gain more. These machines are only static moments.

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

It's something hard to explain but the feeling of Cardio ... and blood flow puts you you great post workout feeling after workout, the light feeling and "CLARITY" in mind is a feeling which can only be experienced if you do a good cardio session.

I extremely enjoy that feeling post work out which I get from Cardio and Clean Fresh water bottle which is not super cold

I seem to have found a new hobby which is rowing , and row while watching videos of Olympic rowers and try to imitate their intensity

However I do wish to go shopping for some heavier weights over 35 Pounds to help build bigger bulk

 

[macnurv]

Going Pro with Fitness Goals

Just invested in these two bad boys to help me push the Cardio Limits
I already owned a Treadmill but was eager to get a Rower as it is more intense workout
And Bike is always fun.

Had been stuck in sitting Job and driving long hours morning/afternoon highway just wanted to get back to high fitness levels

Actively played soccer till 2014 sure would be awesome to push the limits again

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Also have been impressed with Arnold's body building videos up on youtube great motivational videos Of course what Arnold did is lift weights for 3-5 hours daily most likely I will never reach this level but still good to start. Morning/Evening workouts

And they will end up in storage like the rest of fitness plans

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

Well that is why maintaining digital log is important it helps you maintain your day to day , week to week performance

Similar to 50 over's cricket run rate you can chart your calorie burned per day for 50 days

After you start recording your daily workout , you feel bad when you don't log anything

 

[Zibago]

Horse sh*t. Though lifting heavy should be part of weight lifting regime, but not daily. To achieve well defined aesthetic look ......... lift moderate weights with max rep and sets. e.g. 10 sets x 15 reps with little rest in between. Lifting crazy heavy is only for pro builders who use steroids and those are temporary gains ... and may result in injuries down the road .... check Ronnie Coleman for example.

10? I am more of a 9 person with 3 sets per game

In my experience, free weights will do you more justice then these machines. When you use free weights you have alot kire flexibility and burn/gain more. These machines are only static moments.

Machines are better as they help you target the muscles unlike free weights where you may wobble if you lift something really heavy :-//

 

[Pakhtoon yum]

10? I am more of a 9 person with 3 sets per game


Machines are better as they help you target the muscles unlike free weights where you may wobble if you lift something really heavy :-//

Nah bro, I speak from experience and I also took classes with a qualified trainer. You need to work more then just one muscle, which helps improve you overall. Think of it like working only your arms and not your legs.

 

[Jaanbaz]

All fancy equipment, exercises and hipster head bands are pointless if your diet is rubbish. If you seriously want to improve your fitness/health for ever then change your diet and stick to it or else you're wasting your money and time.

 

[Verve]

I hate gym ... It's the most boring activity ever! Drives me bonkers ..