Working out 2017

So far I have hit the gym 9 days this year. Each workout has been for over 2 hours, with the exception of one, and that one was for 1:37 minutes.

Does anyone work out with one of those rowing machines?

The workout today went well. 3 hours. 1 hour on the elliptical, 1 hour on the stationary bike and then one hour of weights and gut work.

Today was workout number 11 of the year.

 

3 hours and 2 minutes.

Does anyone work out with one of those rowing machines?

I use them a lot. One of the best tools can you use if used correctly. Great for intervals of long distance pain fests. If you decide to use one please do yourself a favor and learn proper technique first. Lot's of youtube videos on how to row properly. Google Concept 2 rower technique.

Today was my first day back in the gym since tearing my meniscus. I lifted 45 minutes and swam 20 minutes. Not bad for first day back.

 

After seeing my numbers at the doctor's office yesterday, I'm very motivated to get back in shape.

Today was workout number 11 of the year.

 

3 hours and 2 minutes.

 

A biology friend of mind once told me long workouts are inefficient. Basically they put more stress on your body than is required to get the same effect. This was in reference to weight training only. I'm ignorant in the ways of cardio.

A biology friend of mind once told me long workouts are inefficient. Basically they put more stress on your body than is required to get the same effect. This was in reference to weight training only. I'm ignorant in the ways of cardio.

It depends on what you are trying to accomplish. Weight training should really take no longer than 45 mins - 1 hour total. Cardio 20-30mins with shorter more intense days thrown in. If you are training for a marathon or some other long endurance competition you will obviously have to put in more time than this. But putting in 2-3 hour workouts a day is by rule pretty inefficient. You put your body in to starvation mode and burn your muscle. You first goal should be strength training than cardio.

I wish I had time to workout 2-3 hours a day. That's not possible for most folks.

The workout today went well. 3 hours. 1 hour on the elliptical, 1 hour on the stationary bike and then one hour of weights and gut work.

 

You sound Manic ncf. That is too much at one time.

You sound Manic ncf. That is too much at one time.

 

No kidding, that sounds like me

No kidding, that sounds like me

 

In fairness here, you are a competitive triathlete, ncf is an old guy like me.

You sound Manic ncf. That is too much at one time.

 

I did something similar two weeks ago.

 

1 hr yoga, 1 hr swim, 1 hr bike, 35 min run (I got hungry)

In fairness here, you are a competitive triathlete, ncf is an old guy like me.

 

You can remove the word "competitive", but the rest is accurate. Especially the old part.

You can remove the word "competitive", but the rest is accurate. Especially the old part.

 

Once, not too long ago, competitive?