Fitness/health/training/nutrition thread

breakthewallsdown said:
Do you want to write me a diet plan? ;):D
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I decided at the start of April that I was still going to train in spite of lock-down.
I noticed how not traveling around with my job, I had a chance to establish a daily routine: eat / sleep / exercise / relax / follow the Boro [stress] and stay fit and well.
Bought 3 kilo`s of wheat bran online and 5 kilos of rolled oats.
Threw all the processed meals and food I had out the freezer.
It just started from there.
Ive not had one cake / biscuit / processed sandwich / ready made splodge or take away since.
Co-op online provide all the groceries.
Fresh cooked chicken breast three times a week.
Smoked salmon kedgeree once a week
Grilled rump - steak and two beef medallions with poached eggs the rest of the week.
Cut out cheese and dairy.
Eaten one loaf of bread in 5 weeks [had to chuck it out].
Bought a blender from John Lewis online - make smoothies with all fresh ingredients immediately following training - add one shovel of bran and whey.
Job done.
My treat is Ribeena - strong and ice cold out the fridge!!(y)
 
80.3 kilos today.
2 hrs - 40.3 km.
10% gradient
Still on a downward trajectory.
How are other people doing?
 
r00fie1 said:
I havent got weights or bench press.
But I`l add 15 mins chin ups and push ups to the daily routine.
Cheers.
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With the gyms closed I bought some TRX / suspension straps , resistance bands, push up handles (rotating) and a set of dumbbells and set up mini gym in the garage. I am amazed at the results in upper body lean muscle and upper body strength overall. Definitely worth considering - especially the suspension straps and push up handles.
 
Great work mate - sorry I've been a bit slack. Apparently owning a gym pre and post lockdown is quite difficult :D
 
Morning Evil,

Thought I’d seek out some advice.

I‘m looking to increase the amount of exercise I do so I can lose weight, increase strength and improve overall fitness.

I’ve lost around 10lbs and a couple of inches around the waist in the last couple of months by changing diet, doing some push ups/ squats and increasing walking distances (not helped by a bit too much beer over the last two weeks as I’m on holiday). Current plan is to alternate between aerobic and strengthening for 6 days a week, with a day off - ideally 30 minutes per day.

Looking into HIIT regime I can do at home. Any ideas for the best ones to do?

Thanks in advance.
 
Hey mate. There's a great online tool called gymnastic bodies. Have a look there?
 
Evil:
Is there an "optimum" weight?
Ive hit 78.8 kilos - with a healthy diet and 30-40 km perday spinning exercise, but the weight loss appears to have reached a plateau.
Waste is down from 36+ to 33
Ive lost 2 stone so far.
 
Not really, whilst bmi is a good guide for health it would class me as obese even though I'm low body fat.
 
Total indoor training [km]: 2983
Equivalent: 1854 miles
Average time: 45 mins per day
Ave distance: 21.31 km
Total calories: 51651
Weight: 78.5 kilo`s [-13 kilo]
Equivalent: -28.66 lb`s
How are others doing?
 
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My fitness is on tick over as I'm injured after crashing my MTB. Right upper arm/shoulder not right and I'm struggling to get it sorted out after several months.
I'm just trying to maintain fitness with non technical XC rides and some limited strength and conditioning sessions. 9 rides and 7 workouts in August so far.
I don't know how much I weigh but I've got more body fat than if I was training/riding full on.
 
Today was a real test!
107 km
860 meters ascent
3595 calories
Still around 79 kilos - I think thats my optimum weight.
Burning fat and shrinking waist-line.
Suprised at just how much fitter the consistent indoor work has made me feel.
It really helped on some of the 1/6 and 1/8 climbs(y)
Hows everyone else doing?
 
Good going Roofie (y)

I've done 3 MTB rides. Totalling 65.4 miles, 6594 ft of climbing. Also managed 1 strength and conditioning workout. I missed todays as I'm too knackered after yesterdays ride.
I still don't know how much I weigh :)
 
Centralscrutinizer said:
Good going Roofie (y)

I've done 3 MTB rides. Totalling 65.4 miles, 6594 ft of climbing. Also managed 1 strength and conditioning workout. I missed todays as I'm too knackered after yesterdays ride.
I still don't know how much I weigh :)
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A couple of "recovery" days a week - with a gentle ride, is a good way to build fitness.
Otherwise you feel knackered o_O
Glad its still going ok(y)
 
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