Gaz Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 I won't be doing anything so any specific muscle, just to give myself a good alround work out. I am not looking for killer abz, or whatever the headlines on those fitness mag's say. You'll get the best workout you can get sticking to compound lifts such as squats, deadlifts, military presses and bench presses. Oh, and avoid machines like the plague. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fudge Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 For weights, avoid shitty isolation exercises and stick to the big compounds. Best advice I was ever given. What does that mean? I've just started doing weight as well, so would be greatful for any advice on what sort are best to do/avoid? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 (edited) What does that mean? I've just started doing weight as well, so would be greatful for any advice on what sort are best to do/avoid? Isolation exercises are weights that only work one muscle at a time - for example, the aformentioned bicep curl. They're usually done by the types of folk you see with tiny legs and back but stupid looking arms. Most machine exercises are designed to only work one muscle as well. Compound exercises are exercises performed with free weights that work loads of muscles at once, giving a far better all-over body workout that strengthens muscles equally if you're on a decent programme. Squat Deadlift (have a look here to see how many muscles you work in one exercise) Military Press In short, if you wanted to do an all-over body workout (the best type, as your body strengthens at the same time) with isolation exercises you'd have to spend shitloads of time at a gym doing hundreds of different exercises. Using compounds mean you only have to do four or five different exercises to strengthen just about every muscle in your body. Edited September 30, 2009 by Gaz 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamonds2002 Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 For anyone thinking of starting running - I used this programme a few years back and it helped me no end (it starts really easy but before you know it you get up to a decent workout) http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Sensible Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 How's your knee BTW? Fucked. Almost 4 months since my op and still unsure if its worked. Will give it another couple of months before I go back to see the surgeon. Have been doing a few 30 mins sessions on the bike in the gym but that is all. Still pain when I walk. My running career is well and truly over. I'm slowly getting over the fact that I'll never run again......... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKMAN Posted September 30, 2009 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Fired in 30 lengths tonight, the club I used to be a part of when I was young were in the other lanes. Upsets me to see how good I used to be! you're far too big for the wee pool 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moriarty Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Any advice on calf strains? I last ran on Tuesday night & felt a slight strain in my left calf afterwards. It's not really giving me any pain, but if feels a bit tight and I'm aware of it. How long should I rest it before I'm out running again? Maybe a week? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reynard Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Any advice on calf strains? I last ran on Tuesday night & felt a slight strain in my left calf afterwards. It's not really giving me any pain, but if feels a bit tight and I'm aware of it. How long should I rest it before I'm out running again? Maybe a week? Until is doesn't feel tight anymore. You'll just end up tearing it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiDB Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Slowly getting back into the running, the local park has a track around it which is 3.5k long and marked out every 50m which is handy. Managed 2 laps the other night in about 48 minutes and then last night 1 lap in 20 minutes, not the best times ever but it's still around 35-36 degrees so I'm happy with the times. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvMarvSuperMarv Posted October 1, 2009 Share Posted October 1, 2009 Question. I'm really shit at press ups and need to improve, quick. Thing is should I just keep banging out press ups combined with abit of and this is the bit im bothered about.. Should I be working on endurance (light weights, many reps) or should strength (heavy and few)? I really have no idea, I can't tell if I'm having bother with the weight which would indicate I'm not strong enough, or if it's the time I'm doing it for. Confused.com, help much appreciated. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poker King Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Until is doesn't feel tight anymore. You'll just end up tearing it. I would actually be more cautious and say until it doesn't feel tight anymore + 1 day 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poker King Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 OMG, i'm into London 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 OMG, i'm into London When did you get the e-mail? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Question.I'm really shit at press ups and need to improve, quick. Thing is should I just keep banging out press ups combined with abit of and this is the bit im bothered about.. Should I be working on endurance (light weights, many reps) or should strength (heavy and few)? I really have no idea, I can't tell if I'm having bother with the weight which would indicate I'm not strong enough, or if it's the time I'm doing it for. Confused.com, help much appreciated. What are you trying to achieve? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie_B Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I've just entered the Scone Palace 10k race. Its two weeks on Sunday. My first ever race so I'll need to step up the training to ensure I don't finish dead last! I did a 5.5k run last night, so will try to add a kilometre every couple of days until I get to the distance... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footiechick Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Did 5K in 28 minutes last night. I know this might seem rubbish to the experienced, but for a novice like me I'm dead chuffed! Couldn't run for 2 minutes at the start of the year, now gradually running more and quicker, thanks to Jog Scotland! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reynard Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 I would actually be more cautious and say until it doesn't feel tight anymore + 1 day You'd be wise. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reynard Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 Question.I'm really shit at press ups and need to improve, quick. Thing is should I just keep banging out press ups combined with abit of and this is the bit im bothered about.. Should I be working on endurance (light weights, many reps) or should strength (heavy and few)? I really have no idea, I can't tell if I'm having bother with the weight which would indicate I'm not strong enough, or if it's the time I'm doing it for. Confused.com, help much appreciated. I got a chin up bar. My upper body strength used to be rubbish. But you just have to build up your strength. I used to fail after maybe two or three chin ups. But now I can crank out set of ten or twelve reps and all the rest of it. It just takes a time to get there. You have tos tick at it. Press ups are exactly the same. You cant expect miracles. Just do what you can until you fail and then try and extra one the next time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundermonkey Posted October 2, 2009 Author Share Posted October 2, 2009 OMG, i'm into London Congratulations! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarvMarvSuperMarv Posted October 2, 2009 Share Posted October 2, 2009 What are you trying to achieve? 50+ in 2 minutes. I got a chin up bar. My upper body strength used to be rubbish. But you just have to build up your strength. I used to fail after maybe two or three chin ups. But now I can crank out set of ten or twelve reps and all the rest of it. It just takes a time to get there. You have tos tick at it.Press ups are exactly the same. You cant expect miracles. Just do what you can until you fail and then try and extra one the next time. Sounds good, I'll give that a bash. Cheers 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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