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Confidence and Success => Fitness/Diet => Topic started by: PBurke on June 22, 2009, 07:26:07 AM

Title: running out of excuses
Post by: PBurke on June 22, 2009, 07:26:07 AM
i am running out of excuses to start working out. my lay-day is getting a gym membership thru work for a huge discount. so i guess i have to take advantage of that perk. been a lot of years since i was in the gym. wish me luck guys. i will update this  as i go along. still waiting on the details cause this is something new they are adding. i am looking forward to it.
Title: Re: running out of excuses
Post by: Timmay on June 22, 2009, 07:37:14 AM
same here.  But do it, I am sure you will reap alot of benefits from it.
Title: Re: running out of excuses
Post by: schro on June 22, 2009, 08:17:44 AM
Hey Paulie, make sure you ease back into it. If it's been a long time since you've done any gym work, the last thing you should do is start out with an intense workout and end up sore as can be the next day.

Good luck.
Title: Re: running out of excuses
Post by: PBurke on June 22, 2009, 08:56:40 AM
i am probably gonna spring for a trainer just to get me started. that way i don't try to be superman  or something. lol
Title: Re: running out of excuses
Post by: Wil87 on June 22, 2009, 08:59:22 AM
But you know the rule, being Sly means you can bench press the world! It just comes with the hair style, instant super powers!!
Title: Re: running out of excuses
Post by: PBurke on June 22, 2009, 09:01:08 AM
ha ha i wish!
Title: Re: running out of excuses
Post by: D.A.L.U.I. on June 22, 2009, 09:10:31 AM
You'll do fine, just set a schedule and stick w/ it.  If you slip, don't beat yourself up, and restart right away. 
Don't forget the aerobic exercises, 20 minutes about 4 to 5 times a week--no use to have big guns if you can't get them anywhere without losing your breath! >:D
You're going to enjoy it and look great. O0
Title: Re: running out of excuses
Post by: slyatlast on June 22, 2009, 07:11:39 PM
I've got a membership at one of those 24/7 chains.  Too bad the membership card doesn't weigh 50 lbs....carrying that around is the only exercise I've gotten since February.     :-\
Title: Re: running out of excuses
Post by: Razor X on June 22, 2009, 07:16:08 PM
i am probably gonna spring for a trainer just to get me started. that way i don't try to be superman  or something. lol

That's a good strategy, because once you've paid for a trainer, you'll be sure to actually go and get your money's worth.  He'll also push you harder than you'd push yourself -- and teach you the right way to do things, so you 'll get faster results and avoid injury.

Good luck.   O0
Title: Re: running out of excuses
Post by: Alexander215 on June 22, 2009, 08:09:20 PM
i am probably gonna spring for a trainer just to get me started. that way i don't try to be superman  or something. lol

That's a good strategy, because once you've paid for a trainer, you'll be sure to actually go and get your money's worth.  He'll also push you harder than you'd push yourself -- and teach you the right way to do things, so you 'll get faster results and avoid injury.

Good luck.   O0

Working out with a buddy will keep you going afterwards  O0
Title: Re: running out of excuses
Post by: Dome of Steele on June 22, 2009, 11:20:27 PM
Hey Paulie, make sure you ease back into it. If it's been a long time since you've done any gym work, the last thing you should do is start out with an intense workout and end up sore as can be the next day.

Good luck.
I disagree on method here. My favorite thing to do when I've been out of the loop for awhile is hit it hard (as long as I don't drop the bar or use improper form).  I will be very sore the next few days, to me it's just my body's way of saying thanks for a job well done, and a reminder to keep at it. 
After that first week the pain subsides, and you are in the zone Paulie! 
Title: Re: running out of excuses
Post by: Sooner Steve on June 23, 2009, 07:42:11 AM
I got back in the weight room last week and started running again this past weekend.  The old body is sore but it feels so good - my body's way of saying thanks. 
Title: Re: running out of excuses
Post by: schro on June 23, 2009, 08:42:36 AM
Hey Paulie, make sure you ease back into it. If it's been a long time since you've done any gym work, the last thing you should do is start out with an intense workout and end up sore as can be the next day.

Good luck.
I disagree on method here. My favorite thing to do when I've been out of the loop for awhile is hit it hard (as long as I don't drop the bar or use improper form).  I will be very sore the next few days, to me it's just my body's way of saying thanks for a job well done, and a reminder to keep at it. 
After that first week the pain subsides, and you are in the zone Paulie! 

Different strokes for different folks. I guess I side with most trainers that say you should ease back into an exercise routine to avoid injury and discouragement/soreness after a long layoff.
Title: Re: running out of excuses
Post by: Dome of Steele on June 23, 2009, 03:05:29 PM
Either way, it feels great to get back into it. 
Title: Re: running out of excuses
Post by: warhawk on June 25, 2009, 04:11:52 PM
hey paulie:  how's the exercising "thingy" going 4 ya?  have U started? 

WARHAWK O0
Title: Re: running out of excuses
Post by: hollidae on June 25, 2009, 05:23:19 PM
IM A BODYBUILDER
Title: Re: running out of excuses
Post by: PBurke on June 25, 2009, 06:56:58 PM
still waiting on them to iron out the details. 
Title: Re: running out of excuses
Post by: Dome of Steele on June 29, 2009, 03:11:13 PM
Hey Paulie, make sure you ease back into it. If it's been a long time since you've done any gym work, the last thing you should do is start out with an intense workout and end up sore as can be the next day.

Good luck.
I disagree on method here. My favorite thing to do when I've been out of the loop for awhile is hit it hard (as long as I don't drop the bar or use improper form).  I will be very sore the next few days, to me it's just my body's way of saying thanks for a job well done, and a reminder to keep at it. 
After that first week the pain subsides, and you are in the zone Paulie! 



Different strokes for different folks. I guess I side with most trainers that say you should ease back into an exercise routine to avoid injury and discouragement/soreness after a long layoff.


Maybe Schro is right.  I pulled something in my heel running too hard this weekend!   ???
Title: Re: running out of excuses
Post by: schro on June 29, 2009, 03:23:01 PM
Hey Paulie, make sure you ease back into it. If it's been a long time since you've done any gym work, the last thing you should do is start out with an intense workout and end up sore as can be the next day.

Good luck.
I disagree on method here. My favorite thing to do when I've been out of the loop for awhile is hit it hard (as long as I don't drop the bar or use improper form).  I will be very sore the next few days, to me it's just my body's way of saying thanks for a job well done, and a reminder to keep at it. 
After that first week the pain subsides, and you are in the zone Paulie! 



Different strokes for different folks. I guess I side with most trainers that say you should ease back into an exercise routine to avoid injury and discouragement/soreness after a long layoff.


Maybe Schro is right.  I pulled something in my heel running too hard this weekend!   ???

Sorry to hear that. The key is taking it easy right now so you don't further aggrevate the injury.