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Keep fit/Gym/Exercise etc

Started by Caomhaoin, March 06, 2021, 04:26:34 PM

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#15 May 04, 2021, 08:18:03 AM
I'd recommend a few kettle bells, a12kg and a 16kg. Those, a yoga mat and somewhere to run, sorted :(
#16 May 04, 2021, 10:38:53 AM
Workout mix....

Damaged Asia Vol 1: mixed by Jordan Suckley


https://youtu.be/SCtJZJiU7u4
#17 May 04, 2021, 01:12:05 PM
Quote from: Mr Barlow on May 04, 2021, 07:53:15 AM
Lads, just been reading through this. Have been feeling the need to sort myself out lately. 45 now, and starting to feel it. Was thinking of getting myself an exercise bike and some dumbells.  What weight range would yas recommend to be starting with ?

For dumbbells I started with 5 kg dumbbell, then up to 6kg after 2 weeks and up to 7.5 kg about 3 weeks after that.
#18 May 04, 2021, 07:32:49 PM Last Edit: May 05, 2021, 05:54:24 AM by Kurt Cocaine
#19 May 06, 2021, 12:01:29 PM
Quote from: Giggles on April 29, 2021, 05:30:23 PM
I've been trying to kickflip a skateboard for about 20 years. Still can't do it, but fucking hell, a good solid 30 mins of jumping fairly makes your body sweat.

Hah!

The learning curve is brutal and there'll be days when it just isn't happening as smooth as you'd want, but there is nothing like bombing along, snapping it just right, catching with the back foot and rolling away smooth. Over a gap, down stairs, or just flat ground, doesn't matter.

I've skated regularly since I was about 12/13 with a couple of years missing there but back on for good now. It's too good. Has the same depth and endless possibility as music to be honest. Big bonus that it's so physically intense too cause I have always found consciously exercising beyond tedious, but with something like this you don't even think about it til you're fucked after a whole day of it.
#20 May 06, 2021, 01:59:30 PM
Was gifted a longboard lately and set about learning it, it is supreme fun, still getting used to it and finding spots to practice around town but the odd few days I do get a spin on it, I love it.
#21 May 26, 2021, 06:06:24 PM
So was 12 stone when I started the weights 2 months ago. Down to 10 stone 8 pounds with a nice bit of muscle added. Beer belly has 80 percent gone. Another 4 weeks I'd say and it'll be totally gone. First 3 weeks were hard. Loving it now.
#22 May 26, 2021, 08:03:08 PM
#23 September 04, 2024, 03:55:38 PM
Has anyone here used Ben Dunne gyms? I'm seriously out of shape and at 45 years old I don't want to let it slide any further. I was thinking about joining a gym and the closest to me is a Ben Dunne gym. I was wondering if they're decent?
#24 April 07, 2025, 09:54:12 PM
Quote from: Naraka on September 04, 2024, 03:55:38 PMHas anyone here used Ben Dunne gyms? I'm seriously out of shape and at 45 years old I don't want to let it slide any further. I was thinking about joining a gym and the closest to me is a Ben Dunne gym. I was wondering if they're decent?

Only noticed this thread now. I haven't used that gym, but from what I can see online they seem well equipped.
When you say out of shape do you mean your cardio is terrible or you're carrying a lot of unwanted weight?

I honestly wouldnt get hung up on gym membership, if you can find any leisure centre near you that have free weights and decent cable machines where you can pay as you go with no commitment, you're laughing. Start with that and go whenever it suits you. Then when you get momentum try to commit to a set day, then 2 days and so on.
#25 April 10, 2025, 11:16:37 AM
Also, there's a hell of a lot to be said for getting out and walking regularly if you're trying to get rid of a few pounds. Cut down on the beer or cut it out altogether if you can and rein in the take aways and junk food. Easier said than done so maybe don't go cold turkey, maybe try to cut out a little at a time. Jumping straight into the gym will yield quick results but might not be sustainable in the long run but regular mileage on the legs is less intimidating and something you can build up over time.
#26 April 10, 2025, 01:46:46 PM
Yeah I walk about 10km a day on average, it does wonders. Looking forward to being able to get back out cycling in sunshine now too for a bit more intensity (my knees are okay, but not good for running on).

Diet really is key though. It's the baseline that lets you build fitness on. Input = output. I know a lad who moans about not being able to lose weight, yet he wouldn't know what a vegetable was if it straddled his face, and uses Just Eat at least three nights a week.

Finding good foods you enjoy is key, ditto for exercise, lets you make them habitual.
#27 April 10, 2025, 10:21:32 PM
Yeah, finding something that you can motivate yourself to do regularly is the trick. I'm lucky to live in beautiful forested hills which makes it easier for me to get my arse out the door to do exercise. I live near the Thousand Steps in the hills outside Melbourne and that trail is fucking vicious of attacked with welly. But it's in such a scenic area that I feel motivated to go up there.

I also do push-ups to keep shape on the shoulders and chest. I've built up to a hundred which takes me around 8 to 10 minutes before bed. Again, difficult with weight on but start with 5 or 10 or whatever you can manage and build up slowly. Combined with some form of cardio, your weight will drop and you can start adding a few more as you strengthen up.
#28 April 10, 2025, 10:42:56 PM
Quote from: Eoin McLove on April 10, 2025, 11:16:37 AMJumping straight into the gym will yield quick results but might not be sustainable in the long run but regular mileage on the legs is less intimidating and something you can build up over time.

This is what would happen to me years ago, go full hog with the gym or intense training and after a month or so I'd lose the mojo through sickness/events/burnout or just back to the aul grind. I find the dog is a great motivator to bring him out and change the route a fair bit not to completely bore him either.

This might sound like a chore to some but what spurred me on for doing weights/squats/pushups etc was having a google spreadsheet with each day and just putting the numbers down of how many reps for each and then being able to see those numbers slowly increase over weeks to months is great for me to visually see the progress that way. Also weight myself bi-weekly and not get overly upset/disheartened of any gains or stalls and knowing it's long term type goals and you are halfway there (mentally anyway  :laugh: ). But yeah, on the food front, it's slowly lowering the portions, takeaways are the killer so try push them to monthly treats and give some leeway to occasions out etc.

Or you know, get worms, let them do all the work  :abbath:
#29 Today at 12:03:55 AM
Long term is the way to think about fitness and health indeed. I never weigh myself, I just look in the mirror and think, how's the belly looking? If I have been lazy for months I start getting moonface which is when I think, fuck this, time to get fit again. But I've been consistent for the part couple of years, doing enough every week to stay in relative shape. I went and did the Thousand Steps this morning after posting above and I was fucked. U dragged myself up it. The last couple of weeks between having a few days away and having a flare up of bursitis I've done fuck all so the fitness has maybe dropped a touch, but in a week I'll be back on top I'm sure. The shoulder is getting better so I can jump back into push ups. I've also lately been adding in a few sit ups- I fucking hate them but I just bash a few out in the evening with a bit of planking. I'll never be ripped because I like food too much but if I can hold it together and fit into my tshirts that's enough for me.
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