I also found this out the hard way, lolSonderKommando wrote:
*Also, working out after giving blood is a BAD idea. Just thought I'd add this
I use under armour compression shorts. Nike fit also has good ones.
Our pool is finally warmed up, went for the first swim of the season
Anyway, made me think.. In summer it can get too hot to workout decently, I reckon, so why not work out in the pool lol?
Anyone know if this is possible with some exercises or I would I better of with not wasting my time?
Anyway, made me think.. In summer it can get too hot to workout decently, I reckon, so why not work out in the pool lol?
Anyone know if this is possible with some exercises or I would I better of with not wasting my time?
I know there is a lot of great resistance training and cardio work you can do. Seen some videos of it aswell.Jebus wrote:
Our pool is finally warmed up, went for the first swim of the season
Anyway, made me think.. In summer it can get too hot to workout decently, I reckon, so why not work out in the pool lol?
Anyone know if this is possible with some exercises or I would I better of with not wasting my time?
Isn't just swimming itself a decent workout for most of your body? I don't know for sure, but I heard that somewhere years ago.
I could be wrong but doing a workout with jumping jacks and running on the spot etc. Wouldn't that be great for the muscle?Jaekus wrote:
Isn't just swimming itself a decent workout for most of your body? I don't know for sure, but I heard that somewhere years ago.
I do swim twice a week but I don't count it really as a 'workout'. I have fun with my friends by the pool and just swim around and have a laugh.
I also just recently got my pool opened and warmed up, and I wonder if some sort of HIIT would be possible in the pool?
I would just use this as a cardio supplement to weight lifting, not as a replacement.
I would just use this as a cardio supplement to weight lifting, not as a replacement.
same concept, swim like a mad man for a length then swim back at a slow pace. Rinse and repeat.
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I've never seen swimming as a way to exercise really, more fun.m3thod wrote:
same concept, swim like a mad man for a length then swim back at a slow pace. Rinse and repeat.
I'll carry on blowing bubbles and seeing how long I can hold my breath under the water tyvm.
Horses for courses, nothing wrong in spending time in the pool for a laugh/good time. Nevertheless swimming is a excellent workout, ever seen a srs swimmer? Mark Foster:
Of course diet and gym sessions will also play a part. For those that want to inculde swimming as part of the muscular hypertrophy goals you're still sweating bukets while you're smashing the lengths, so take a drink with you to the pool.
Of course diet and gym sessions will also play a part. For those that want to inculde swimming as part of the muscular hypertrophy goals you're still sweating bukets while you're smashing the lengths, so take a drink with you to the pool.
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I'll have a sip of pool water, tyvm
enjoy your vastly improved chlorine intake.
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It doesn't work your body like swimming does, or so I've heard.White-Fusion wrote:
I could be wrong but doing a workout with jumping jacks and running on the spot etc. Wouldn't that be great for the muscle?Jaekus wrote:
Isn't just swimming itself a decent workout for most of your body? I don't know for sure, but I heard that somewhere years ago.
If I'm looking for a good cardio workout and was looking to buy either a rowing machine or an exercise bike, which should I choose, and why? We have a lot of space under the house (can park a car or two under there) and I'm starting to get motivated. I figure if I buy a new piece of equipment by the time the novelty wears off I just might have a regular routine going to keep me in check.
Have you got free weights / a bench?Jaekus wrote:
If I'm looking for a good cardio workout and was looking to buy either a rowing machine or an exercise bike, which should I choose, and why? We have a lot of space under the house (can park a car or two under there) and I'm starting to get motivated. I figure if I buy a new piece of equipment by the time the novelty wears off I just might have a regular routine going to keep me in check.
Rower. Works every muscle therefore, total body workout & burns more calories than a bike.
Blackbelts are just whitebelts who have never quit.
I have weights but they're interstate, so I'll have to get some more. Haven't got a bench either.White-Fusion wrote:
Have you got free weights / a bench?Jaekus wrote:
If I'm looking for a good cardio workout and was looking to buy either a rowing machine or an exercise bike, which should I choose, and why? We have a lot of space under the house (can park a car or two under there) and I'm starting to get motivated. I figure if I buy a new piece of equipment by the time the novelty wears off I just might have a regular routine going to keep me in check.
Going to the doctor soon, I've been having pains in my knee for over a year now, and yesterday I experienced a very painful 'sting' in my left knee. I've been putting this off for way too long.. I'm guessing it's my meniscus or ligament; if that is the case, I'm not looking forward to revalidation, I'll be out for a very long time...
Signing up to the gym later today.
I would suggest you buy a cheap decent weight and a dumbbell/barbell set. Instead of either of those. You will get a much better workout. And will have all the equiptment for when you get your program. Plus you can just go for a run cycle outside.Jaekus wrote:
I have weights but they're interstate, so I'll have to get some more. Haven't got a bench either.White-Fusion wrote:
Have you got free weights / a bench?Jaekus wrote:
If I'm looking for a good cardio workout and was looking to buy either a rowing machine or an exercise bike, which should I choose, and why? We have a lot of space under the house (can park a car or two under there) and I'm starting to get motivated. I figure if I buy a new piece of equipment by the time the novelty wears off I just might have a regular routine going to keep me in check.
This is getting bad. Been to 4 physios, 2 specialists and none of them can determine what is wrong with my arm.
I've had to be referred to get a Diagnostic Ultrasound.... Fuck sake.
I've had to be referred to get a Diagnostic Ultrasound.... Fuck sake.
I've noticed I'm getting a strange pain in my right elbow when I do anything involving triceps and heavy-ish weights.
If you bring your hand up to your shoulder and your elbow up, it'll make sort of a triangle. (When you're skinny at least..) I get the pain on the left point. I can't figure out if it's the ulna or humerus though...Although I'm leaning towards ulna.
If you bring your hand up to your shoulder and your elbow up, it'll make sort of a triangle. (When you're skinny at least..) I get the pain on the left point. I can't figure out if it's the ulna or humerus though...Although I'm leaning towards ulna.
Highly likely its tennis elbow i.e tendonitis. Need to start strengthening the forearm.
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I got one of those gyro ball things...do they help or is that just a load of bull?