Working Out

**JDB41** · 06-07-2009, 03:35 PM

Hey Im sure there have been other threads about this but I was wondering what others do for working out? I am very passionate about this and am constantley researching it and wondered what others were doing?

**tyrelrobert** · 06-07-2009, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by JDB41

Hey Im sure there have been other threads about this but I was wondering what others do for working out? I am very passionate about this and am constantley researching it and wondered what others were doing?

12 ounce curls 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10. walk to the fridge then repeat with the other arm

**Wx4Cy** · 06-07-2009, 04:03 PM

Wx - P90X
MrsWx - P90X & Slim in 60 (good cardio/stretch routines)

**ripvdub** · 06-07-2009, 04:04 PM

So I start with about 15 minutes of jogging or the elliptical. Then i usually work a little bit of everything each day, about 4 days a week for about 50 minutes. I dont want to get huge or super strong. I'd rather just get more toned. So I usually mix up sets of high weight/low reps, then get less weight and more reps, or vice versa. I like to end with lighter weights and max out on reps. Feels like i get more burn and growth than doing a few reps and maxing out to get try and get stronger.

Not bad results. Dropped about 20 lbs and have added some decent muscle at the same time. I just wish they made zero calerie beer, then i would be in great shape, but I'm usually fighting a losing battle.

**saf** · 06-07-2009, 04:13 PM

Welcome to CrossFit: Forging Elite Fitness

Like P90X, but free--from what I can tell it has fewer flexibility type things and more Olympic-style weights than P90X. Can be scaled to any fitness level and can be done (through substitutions) with very few pieces of equipment--even fully stocked it uses very few items (Olympic bar w/ bumper plates, pullup bar, rings, and a kettlebell will let you do 95%+ of the things).

Very popular w/ firefighters, soldiers, and anyone who needs a strong base of general physical preparedness (so you can do pretty much anything). Has endlessly varied workouts, but many core ones you hit fairly often--makes it easy to track your progress while still having a ton of variety.

Love it.

**isuno1fan** · 06-07-2009, 04:13 PM

Full body weights and cardio 3X per week. Been at it 20+ yrs and hardly missed a beat.

**Cyclonick182** · 06-07-2009, 04:17 PM

I do 35-45 minutes on an eliptical and then weights for 30 minutes or so M,W,F. On Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday I do 60-75 minutes on the eliptical and no weights. I take Saturday off to just rest.

**JDB41** · 06-07-2009, 04:20 PM

I just changed up my routine and have muscle specific workouts for instance chest one day back another and so on. Ive been on it for a month and am liking it thus far I'll post it later!

**Cycofan1** · 06-07-2009, 04:21 PM

I don't do any since I am a teenager and already active.

**Wesley** · 06-07-2009, 04:22 PM

I wonder what Mangino does for a workout? Walk across the field?

**ajk4st8** · 06-07-2009, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by Wesley

I wonder what Mangino does for a workout? Walk across the field?

Sits at table furthest from the buffet.

**isuno1fan** · 06-07-2009, 04:32 PM

By the way...just got home from the gym and I have a new gym pet peeve. DO NOT walk by me when I am in the middle of a set if you are wearing cologne or perfume. Absolutely ruins my concentration.

Why people wear that stuff in the gym is beyond me.

**LeSchmick** · 06-07-2009, 04:37 PM

Lots of beer and grease.

**Phaedrus** · 06-07-2009, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by Cyclonick182

I do 35-45 minutes on an eliptical and then weights for 30 minutes or so M,W,F. On Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday I do 60-75 minutes on the eliptical and no weights. I take Saturday off to just rest.

This is me, except I split the weight workout up to 2 sets of three days so I hit something 6 days a week, alternating back and chest with relatively low weight/high rep free weights.

I believe doing aerobics then weights is key to core strength, while it isn't necessarily a way to "get big."