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"finding it really hard fitting in sessions with work/life and the addition restrictions in my gym there is always next week "Think everyone is adjusting. My local gym are offering Les mills classes but worked out with my roster I'd get three classes this month, so no point rejoining. The gym beside me is reopening may just have to join there and train by myself. Just find that classes are good as they push you. | |||
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"Were not rejoining our one. Basically have to queue up and wait to get in. The place is mental down there at the best of times and we usually ended up hanging around waiting for a bench or a squat rack so were just gonna stick with what we have at home. just need to find extra weight plates as himself is nearly up to what we have already lol" Think a lot of people will be doing that. Good that you have each other to motivate yourself too. | |||
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"Were not rejoining our one. Basically have to queue up and wait to get in. The place is mental down there at the best of times and we usually ended up hanging around waiting for a bench or a squat rack so were just gonna stick with what we have at home. just need to find extra weight plates as himself is nearly up to what we have already lol Think a lot of people will be doing that. Good that you have each other to motivate yourself too. " Hes been working out all the way through. and im sitting here like a bag of potatoes lol. Im starting back tomorrow. I got my food back in check so workouts start tomorrow and its handy were able to spot each other for the weights | |||
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"Were not rejoining our one. Basically have to queue up and wait to get in. The place is mental down there at the best of times and we usually ended up hanging around waiting for a bench or a squat rack so were just gonna stick with what we have at home. just need to find extra weight plates as himself is nearly up to what we have already lol Think a lot of people will be doing that. Good that you have each other to motivate yourself too. Hes been working out all the way through. and im sitting here like a bag of potatoes lol. Im starting back tomorrow. I got my food back in check so workouts start tomorrow and its handy were able to spot each other for the weights" The food is the hardest part. I have been looking at intermittent fasting just not sure how it will work on night shift | |||
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"Were not rejoining our one. Basically have to queue up and wait to get in. The place is mental down there at the best of times and we usually ended up hanging around waiting for a bench or a squat rack so were just gonna stick with what we have at home. just need to find extra weight plates as himself is nearly up to what we have already lol Think a lot of people will be doing that. Good that you have each other to motivate yourself too. Hes been working out all the way through. and im sitting here like a bag of potatoes lol. Im starting back tomorrow. I got my food back in check so workouts start tomorrow and its handy were able to spot each other for the weights The food is the hardest part. I have been looking at intermittent fasting just not sure how it will work on night shift" I do intermittent fasting. I did it last year and i lost near 30 pounds. obvs i put back on when my eating went out of control but im back on it now and i think im down over 6 pounds so far (i know the first week is water) You could try having your eating window for during the night when youre on nights as opposed to during the day. | |||
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"I'm definitely trying to get fitter. Ive realised now unfit I am but trying to stay motivated and get out and do the exercise now. " well done bo. hardest part is getting started x | |||
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"Were not rejoining our one. Basically have to queue up and wait to get in. The place is mental down there at the best of times and we usually ended up hanging around waiting for a bench or a squat rack so were just gonna stick with what we have at home. just need to find extra weight plates as himself is nearly up to what we have already lol Think a lot of people will be doing that. Good that you have each other to motivate yourself too. Hes been working out all the way through. and im sitting here like a bag of potatoes lol. Im starting back tomorrow. I got my food back in check so workouts start tomorrow and its handy were able to spot each other for the weights The food is the hardest part. I have been looking at intermittent fasting just not sure how it will work on night shift I do intermittent fasting. I did it last year and i lost near 30 pounds. obvs i put back on when my eating went out of control but im back on it now and i think im down over 6 pounds so far (i know the first week is water) You could try having your eating window for during the night when youre on nights as opposed to during the day. " Shifts are mixed. 8-6 2 days 2-12mn 2 days 10pm-8am for 2 nights | |||
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"Look at training as if it was a need. Same as eating or going to loo. It’s something you have to do each day, and sorry walkers, but not worth a curse. You have to sweat and you must get heart rate moving. Again , sorry, but you do not need a gym. Just try and commit half an hour per day of good varied training, as long as you are sweating. Press ups, planks, light weights. Loads of program on line and they are great. Diet is huge , but it’s a lot easier to track food if you are training. 1 x mars bar = 10k run!! Not worth it!" Thank God I don't like mars bars lol | |||
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"Were not rejoining our one. Basically have to queue up and wait to get in. The place is mental down there at the best of times and we usually ended up hanging around waiting for a bench or a squat rack so were just gonna stick with what we have at home. just need to find extra weight plates as himself is nearly up to what we have already lol Think a lot of people will be doing that. Good that you have each other to motivate yourself too. Hes been working out all the way through. and im sitting here like a bag of potatoes lol. Im starting back tomorrow. I got my food back in check so workouts start tomorrow and its handy were able to spot each other for the weights The food is the hardest part. I have been looking at intermittent fasting just not sure how it will work on night shift I do intermittent fasting. I did it last year and i lost near 30 pounds. obvs i put back on when my eating went out of control but im back on it now and i think im down over 6 pounds so far (i know the first week is water) You could try having your eating window for during the night when youre on nights as opposed to during the day. Shifts are mixed. 8-6 2 days 2-12mn 2 days 10pm-8am for 2 nights " with some careful planning you might be able to do it. pre made meals etc for work. | |||
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"Were not rejoining our one. Basically have to queue up and wait to get in. The place is mental down there at the best of times and we usually ended up hanging around waiting for a bench or a squat rack so were just gonna stick with what we have at home. just need to find extra weight plates as himself is nearly up to what we have already lol Think a lot of people will be doing that. Good that you have each other to motivate yourself too. Hes been working out all the way through. and im sitting here like a bag of potatoes lol. Im starting back tomorrow. I got my food back in check so workouts start tomorrow and its handy were able to spot each other for the weights The food is the hardest part. I have been looking at intermittent fasting just not sure how it will work on night shift I do intermittent fasting. I did it last year and i lost near 30 pounds. obvs i put back on when my eating went out of control but im back on it now and i think im down over 6 pounds so far (i know the first week is water) You could try having your eating window for during the night when youre on nights as opposed to during the day. Shifts are mixed. 8-6 2 days 2-12mn 2 days 10pm-8am for 2 nights with some careful planning you might be able to do it. pre made meals etc for work. " Yep and avoid the vending machine | |||
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"I think this whole episode will have changed the way we train for ever. Less people will go back to gyms as they realise there are alternatives outdoors and at home that they can work in around their life schedule. There are those that love the gym for its classes and it's structure so that it takes the thinking and planning out of the workout for them and its also a social thing. Gym's and classes will evolve, I've heard more and more people at work say how they've enjoyed outdoor classes recently, even in the rain. But the biggest message is the health message. Virtually all of those who were younger and apparently had no underlying health problems and didn't do well out of covid were overweight. The only person that can affect that is yourself and dieting alone is not the answer. " Think the outdoor classes are a great idea | |||
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"Were not rejoining our one. Basically have to queue up and wait to get in. The place is mental down there at the best of times and we usually ended up hanging around waiting for a bench or a squat rack so were just gonna stick with what we have at home. just need to find extra weight plates as himself is nearly up to what we have already lol Think a lot of people will be doing that. Good that you have each other to motivate yourself too. Hes been working out all the way through. and im sitting here like a bag of potatoes lol. Im starting back tomorrow. I got my food back in check so workouts start tomorrow and its handy were able to spot each other for the weights The food is the hardest part. I have been looking at intermittent fasting just not sure how it will work on night shift I do intermittent fasting. I did it last year and i lost near 30 pounds. obvs i put back on when my eating went out of control but im back on it now and i think im down over 6 pounds so far (i know the first week is water) You could try having your eating window for during the night when youre on nights as opposed to during the day. Shifts are mixed. 8-6 2 days 2-12mn 2 days 10pm-8am for 2 nights with some careful planning you might be able to do it. pre made meals etc for work. Yep and avoid the vending machine " the snacking is the worst habit that im trying to break. Ive stopped getting the kids biscuits and that or ill end up eating them | |||
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"Were not rejoining our one. Basically have to queue up and wait to get in. The place is mental down there at the best of times and we usually ended up hanging around waiting for a bench or a squat rack so were just gonna stick with what we have at home. just need to find extra weight plates as himself is nearly up to what we have already lol Think a lot of people will be doing that. Good that you have each other to motivate yourself too. Hes been working out all the way through. and im sitting here like a bag of potatoes lol. Im starting back tomorrow. I got my food back in check so workouts start tomorrow and its handy were able to spot each other for the weights The food is the hardest part. I have been looking at intermittent fasting just not sure how it will work on night shift" Once you do the gym enough, you can eat whatever you want and you actually feel hungrier. Just no rubbish food | |||
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"Look at training as if it was a need. Same as eating or going to loo. It’s something you have to do each day, and sorry walkers, but not worth a curse. You have to sweat and you must get heart rate moving. Again , sorry, but you do not need a gym. Just try and commit half an hour per day of good varied training, as long as you are sweating. Press ups, planks, light weights. Loads of program on line and they are great. Diet is huge , but it’s a lot easier to track food if you are training. 1 x mars bar = 10k run!! Not worth it!" I have to disagree with you totally on the walking part. I don't go to gyms or do home workouts or any other form of exercise apart from hillwalking and I certainly don't watch my diet but yet I'm the leanest and fittest I've ever been in my life. Since taking up walking I've lost a stone and a half and kept that off for 8 years with virtually no effort apart from walking. | |||
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"Look at training as if it was a need. Same as eating or going to loo. It’s something you have to do each day, and sorry walkers, but not worth a curse. You have to sweat and you must get heart rate moving. Again , sorry, but you do not need a gym. Just try and commit half an hour per day of good varied training, as long as you are sweating. Press ups, planks, light weights. Loads of program on line and they are great. Diet is huge , but it’s a lot easier to track food if you are training. 1 x mars bar = 10k run!! Not worth it! I have to disagree with you totally on the walking part. I don't go to gyms or do home workouts or any other form of exercise apart from hillwalking and I certainly don't watch my diet but yet I'm the leanest and fittest I've ever been in my life. Since taking up walking I've lost a stone and a half and kept that off for 8 years with virtually no effort apart from walking. " | |||
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"Join a class three times per week and up it to 5 per week within 2 months. Try to then include something else like, tennis, canoeing, etc. I started back in May and I must admit it’s the best thing I did in years " Good going. I used to do 6-7 classes a week, some back to back but unfortunately my work roster and commute doesn't allow that now | |||
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"Join a class three times per week and up it to 5 per week within 2 months. Try to then include something else like, tennis, canoeing, etc. I started back in May and I must admit it’s the best thing I did in years Good going. I used to do 6-7 classes a week, some back to back but unfortunately my work roster and commute doesn't allow that now" Im not surprised tho with your schedule it would be so difficult. I find it hard with mine and I've a short enough commute yours is crazy. | |||
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"We should all use this group as motivation. Check in everyday to see if you’ve trained. If you haven’t then you won’t get spanked! " That's the plan. | |||
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"Look at training as if it was a need. Same as eating or going to loo. It’s something you have to do each day, and sorry walkers, but not worth a curse. You have to sweat and you must get heart rate moving. Again , sorry, but you do not need a gym. Just try and commit half an hour per day of good varied training, as long as you are sweating. Press ups, planks, light weights. Loads of program on line and they are great. Diet is huge , but it’s a lot easier to track food if you are training. 1 x mars bar = 10k run!! Not worth it! I have to disagree with you totally on the walking part. I don't go to gyms or do home workouts or any other form of exercise apart from hillwalking and I certainly don't watch my diet but yet I'm the leanest and fittest I've ever been in my life. Since taking up walking I've lost a stone and a half and kept that off for 8 years with virtually no effort apart from walking. " Yes but your hill walking that is alot harder and your using all your body. I can run 10k no problem but climbing the hill (mountain) at the back of my house and I'm looking for mountain rescue to get me down. Hubby who does it regularly can eat all around him no bother no gym no running | |||
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"Point taking. But you must be getting heart rate up with your walking and you must be putting in the miles. Fair play by the way. But, half an hour of HIT training would still burn more than a two hour walk. I love waking myself but I don’t get the sweat and muscle workout that I think body needs. " It also significantly increases your chances of injury and for someone starting out or coming back HITT it is a bad move as it could well be too much too quickly for your body to handle. Great if you're already at a certain level of fitness, know your body, know the warning signs to look out for and know when it's telling you that you need rest. As body recomp is one of the best ways to do it | |||
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"Point taking. But you must be getting heart rate up with your walking and you must be putting in the miles. Fair play by the way. But, half an hour of HIT training would still burn more than a two hour walk. I love waking myself but I don’t get the sweat and muscle workout that I think body needs. It also significantly increases your chances of injury and for someone starting out or coming back HITT it is a bad move as it could well be too much too quickly for your body to handle. Great if you're already at a certain level of fitness, know your body, know the warning signs to look out for and know when it's telling you that you need rest. As body recomp is one of the best ways to do it" | |||
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"Ok so who needs motivation or support to get back training or start training. (lockdown for me was a disaster as work kept me busy) If you think you can help motivate others and willing to share tips, or even find a training buddy. A group for singles and couples , " Got back into it this week again,myself and a buddy are doing 3 days during the week and then weekends are optional...I've def missed it | |||
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"Great chat but I disagree. I think people suffer from aches, pains, pulled muscles from lack of some resistance training. We are programmed to lift, pull , push , run and lifestyle, work really make that hard to do. Yes injury from weights is common but I’m taking just body weight and moving. If injury happens with that well then heal and move on. Not a reason not to train. " I'm not saying it's not a reason to train, but walk before you can run is a saying for a reason. Given that the HI stands for high intensity it might be a bit much for someone starting out or rehabbing is all I said | |||
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"Great chat but I disagree. I think people suffer from aches, pains, pulled muscles from lack of some resistance training. We are programmed to lift, pull , push , run and lifestyle, work really make that hard to do. Yes injury from weights is common but I’m taking just body weight and moving. If injury happens with that well then heal and move on. Not a reason not to train. I'm not saying it's not a reason to train, but walk before you can run is a saying for a reason. Given that the HI stands for high intensity it might be a bit much for someone starting out or rehabbing is all I said" | |||
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"Great chat but I disagree. I think people suffer from aches, pains, pulled muscles from lack of some resistance training. We are programmed to lift, pull , push , run and lifestyle, work really make that hard to do. Yes injury from weights is common but I’m taking just body weight and moving. If injury happens with that well then heal and move on. Not a reason not to train. I'm not saying it's not a reason to train, but walk before you can run is a saying for a reason. Given that the HI stands for high intensity it might be a bit much for someone starting out or rehabbing is all I said" Fair enough but whatever you do get your sweat up. That’s the cal burn. | |||
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"Great chat but I disagree. I think people suffer from aches, pains, pulled muscles from lack of some resistance training. We are programmed to lift, pull , push , run and lifestyle, work really make that hard to do. Yes injury from weights is common but I’m taking just body weight and moving. If injury happens with that well then heal and move on. Not a reason not to train. I'm not saying it's not a reason to train, but walk before you can run is a saying for a reason. Given that the HI stands for high intensity it might be a bit much for someone starting out or rehabbing is all I said" Totally agree. And not just for people getting back into fitness or starting out. Some people just can handle hiit and to say that's its because of lack of resistance training is bs. There are professional athletes that have retired due to injury in their 20's. And they are surrounded by the best of medics, physio therapists and trainers. Their life basically revolves around being as fit and healthy as possible. And if some of them cant keep doing anything high intensity then how can u expect a normal joe soap that works 50 plus hour weeks.Enjoying what u do is also important because it is too hard to motivate yourself to do something u hate regularly. I'd have no interest in going to a circuit training class and I hate running for the sake of running. But give me a ball and I'd attempt to run after it all day or I'd gladly incline walk for 5k plus on a treadmill. Which by the way I'd be sweating my bollocks of after and not putting all my joints under as intense pressure as if I went running on a road. It's the reason I cant even play astro turf anymore never mind playing footie on grass. Iv the ankles of a 90 year old iv twisted them so much over the years.  I get the point about getting your heart rate up but not everybody is capable of doing hiit | |||
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"I think people should go with what works for them. I do heavy weights and mma (and bjj when it starts up again) thats my training. I did HIIT once and i couldnt walk properly for a week. Some people i know love HIIT but hate weights. Everyone has their own personal likes and dislikes" I love weights just find any gym you go to , too many posers blocking up weights. And than come the smart comments ur a girl I can't lift that lol I do a few youtube Videos by Wilitary, do about 5 r 6 together. Pushes me gets heart rate up and feel good after. | |||
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"I think people should go with what works for them. I do heavy weights and mma (and bjj when it starts up again) thats my training. I did HIIT once and i couldnt walk properly for a week. Some people i know love HIIT but hate weights. Everyone has their own personal likes and dislikes I love weights just find any gym you go to , too many posers blocking up weights. And than come the smart comments ur a girl I can't lift that lol I do a few youtube Videos by Wilitary, do about 5 r 6 together. Pushes me gets heart rate up and feel good after. " Oh dont get me started on the posers or the groups of "gym bros" hogging the equipment. I was waiting on a deadlift platform one day and a fella took off his tshirt and started posing in the mirror while on said platform but not doing weights. i was ffs i was cracking up | |||
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"I think people should go with what works for them. I do heavy weights and mma (and bjj when it starts up again) thats my training. I did HIIT once and i couldnt walk properly for a week. Some people i know love HIIT but hate weights. Everyone has their own personal likes and dislikes I love weights just find any gym you go to , too many posers blocking up weights. And than come the smart comments ur a girl I can't lift that lol I do a few youtube Videos by Wilitary, do about 5 r 6 together. Pushes me gets heart rate up and feel good after. Oh dont get me started on the posers or the groups of "gym bros" hogging the equipment. I was waiting on a deadlift platform one day and a fella took off his tshirt and started posing in the mirror while on said platform but not doing weights. i was ffs i was cracking up " Nothing worse than the showboaters or mirror muscle folk! Definitely best to find something you enjoy and it becomes less like a chore. It takes upto 2 months plus to form a habit so consistency is key. And having someone to kick your ass or train with is always a bonus! Walking can burn calories and increase heart rate, semi fasted or fasted especially, uses more fat than carbs. But some people hate it and it needs to be in at the right pace! | |||
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"I was never one into gyms and weights. When I say HIT I really meant squats, planks etc without weights but done in a quick manner. My point is that these moves will reduce risk of injury in long run but of course you you need start slow and build. This chat is about fitness. This stuff will get you fit and firm but overnight. I reckon if you can commit to three weeks of anything it becomes easier. It needs to be work, not easy. " I hear what youre saying but not everyone can do those exercises. For example me personally i cannot do planks, crunches, twists etc as i have diastasis recti after my 4th by c section. Doing those exercises will actually make it worse so i concentrate on bridges, heel slides etc regarding my core and pelvis | |||
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"Sorry, the OP titled post about getting fit. You won’t get fit from walking. It’s not efficient. I was walking miles during lockdown but if you want to get fit you have sweat, breathe heavily (fat leaves body through breath!) and work the muscles. If anyone needs a motivation buddy pm me. My own mum took up some lite weights for her shoulders and she can’t get over the difference. " The point I think you're failing to grasp is sometimes you need to start somewhere. Everyone's starting point will be different. For some just taking that walk can be a huge thing, even just in terms of motivation to become more active. It really makes my shit itch when people negate that effort some make just to get started by telling them it's not enough. That starting point of just taking a walk can lead to other things. Not least perhaps a boost to their outlook and mental health which in turn may encourage them to do more. | |||
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"I was never one into gyms and weights. When I say HIT I really meant squats, planks etc without weights but done in a quick manner. My point is that these moves will reduce risk of injury in long run but of course you you need start slow and build. This chat is about fitness. This stuff will get you fit and firm but overnight. I reckon if you can commit to three weeks of anything it becomes easier. It needs to be work, not easy. I hear what youre saying but not everyone can do those exercises. For example me personally i cannot do planks, crunches, twists etc as i have diastasis recti after my 4th by c section. Doing those exercises will actually make it worse so i concentrate on bridges, heel slides etc regarding my core and pelvis" Fair play. All I’m saying is to do something that’s gets the sweat and breath up and working. But sorry , too many people but up excuses and barriers. Folks need to push a bit and that’s only reason I’m posting. We all need a kick up ass sometimes. | |||
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"Sorry, the OP titled post about getting fit. You won’t get fit from walking. It’s not efficient. I was walking miles during lockdown but if you want to get fit you have sweat, breathe heavily (fat leaves body through breath!) and work the muscles. If anyone needs a motivation buddy pm me. My own mum took up some lite weights for her shoulders and she can’t get over the difference. The point I think you're failing to grasp is sometimes you need to start somewhere. Everyone's starting point will be different. For some just taking that walk can be a huge thing, even just in terms of motivation to become more active. It really makes my shit itch when people negate that effort some make just to get started by telling them it's not enough. That starting point of just taking a walk can lead to other things. Not least perhaps a boost to their outlook and mental health which in turn may encourage them to do more. " It's just about starting isn't it whether you join a gym, take up a new class or just promise to go for a 20 min walk a day. The more active we are the better for our mental health and physical health and both work together. As I've said everyone will be at different points in their fitness. I have t trained properly in months but can still carry a 40kg bag of coal from car to coal bunker. Just don't ask me to run lol | |||
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"Sorry, the OP titled post about getting fit. You won’t get fit from walking. It’s not efficient. I was walking miles during lockdown but if you want to get fit you have sweat, breathe heavily (fat leaves body through breath!) and work the muscles. If anyone needs a motivation buddy pm me. My own mum took up some lite weights for her shoulders and she can’t get over the difference. The point I think you're failing to grasp is sometimes you need to start somewhere. Everyone's starting point will be different. For some just taking that walk can be a huge thing, even just in terms of motivation to become more active. It really makes my shit itch when people negate that effort some make just to get started by telling them it's not enough. That starting point of just taking a walk can lead to other things. Not least perhaps a boost to their outlook and mental health which in turn may encourage them to do more. " I’m sorry, not looking for an argument. Everyone can walk, we walk to bed, toilet the car, whatever. You won’t get fit from walking. Walking to get fit takes huge amount of time and can be really boring. Hiking and hill waking is totally different from a walk! The problem with peoples fitness is that they don’t push themselves and look for reasons not to do it. | |||
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"Sorry, the OP titled post about getting fit. You won’t get fit from walking. It’s not efficient. I was walking miles during lockdown but if you want to get fit you have sweat, breathe heavily (fat leaves body through breath!) and work the muscles. If anyone needs a motivation buddy pm me. My own mum took up some lite weights for her shoulders and she can’t get over the difference. The point I think you're failing to grasp is sometimes you need to start somewhere. Everyone's starting point will be different. For some just taking that walk can be a huge thing, even just in terms of motivation to become more active. It really makes my shit itch when people negate that effort some make just to get started by telling them it's not enough. That starting point of just taking a walk can lead to other things. Not least perhaps a boost to their outlook and mental health which in turn may encourage them to do more. It's just about starting isn't it whether you join a gym, take up a new class or just promise to go for a 20 min walk a day. The more active we are the better for our mental health and physical health and both work together. As I've said everyone will be at different points in their fitness. I have t trained properly in months but can still carry a 40kg bag of coal from car to coal bunker. Just don't ask me to run lol" Absolutely, especially following lockdown when a lot of people have found themselves at their lowest ebb, I think ANYTHING that encourages a "foot out the door" mentality is to be lauded not discouraged. | |||
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"Sorry, the OP titled post about getting fit. You won’t get fit from walking. It’s not efficient. I was walking miles during lockdown but if you want to get fit you have sweat, breathe heavily (fat leaves body through breath!) and work the muscles. If anyone needs a motivation buddy pm me. My own mum took up some lite weights for her shoulders and she can’t get over the difference. The point I think you're failing to grasp is sometimes you need to start somewhere. Everyone's starting point will be different. For some just taking that walk can be a huge thing, even just in terms of motivation to become more active. It really makes my shit itch when people negate that effort some make just to get started by telling them it's not enough. That starting point of just taking a walk can lead to other things. Not least perhaps a boost to their outlook and mental health which in turn may encourage them to do more. I’m sorry, not looking for an argument. Everyone can walk, we walk to bed, toilet the car, whatever. You won’t get fit from walking. Walking to get fit takes huge amount of time and can be really boring. Hiking and hill waking is totally different from a walk! The problem with peoples fitness is that they don’t push themselves and look for reasons not to do it. " You're still missing the point so I'm done trying to explain it. | |||
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"Sorry, the OP titled post about getting fit. You won’t get fit from walking. It’s not efficient. I was walking miles during lockdown but if you want to get fit you have sweat, breathe heavily (fat leaves body through breath!) and work the muscles. If anyone needs a motivation buddy pm me. My own mum took up some lite weights for her shoulders and she can’t get over the difference. The point I think you're failing to grasp is sometimes you need to start somewhere. Everyone's starting point will be different. For some just taking that walk can be a huge thing, even just in terms of motivation to become more active. It really makes my shit itch when people negate that effort some make just to get started by telling them it's not enough. That starting point of just taking a walk can lead to other things. Not least perhaps a boost to their outlook and mental health which in turn may encourage them to do more. I’m sorry, not looking for an argument. Everyone can walk, we walk to bed, toilet the car, whatever. You won’t get fit from walking. Walking to get fit takes huge amount of time and can be really boring. Hiking and hill waking is totally different from a walk! The problem with peoples fitness is that they don’t push themselves and look for reasons not to do it. " Just because walking doesn't work for you doesnt mean it doesn't work for everyone. Pushing what works for you onto people is so off putting. I know lots of people who were classed as obese who took up walking and lost loads of weight.....myself included | |||
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"Anyone try boxfit" I tried one or two classes but id take a proper kickboxing class any day tbh | |||
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"Sorry, the OP titled post about getting fit. You won’t get fit from walking. It’s not efficient. I was walking miles during lockdown but if you want to get fit you have sweat, breathe heavily (fat leaves body through breath!) and work the muscles. If anyone needs a motivation buddy pm me. My own mum took up some lite weights for her shoulders and she can’t get over the difference. The point I think you're failing to grasp is sometimes you need to start somewhere. Everyone's starting point will be different. For some just taking that walk can be a huge thing, even just in terms of motivation to become more active. It really makes my shit itch when people negate that effort some make just to get started by telling them it's not enough. That starting point of just taking a walk can lead to other things. Not least perhaps a boost to their outlook and mental health which in turn may encourage them to do more. I’m sorry, not looking for an argument. Everyone can walk, we walk to bed, toilet the car, whatever. You won’t get fit from walking. Walking to get fit takes huge amount of time and can be really boring. Hiking and hill waking is totally different from a walk! The problem with peoples fitness is that they don’t push themselves and look for reasons not to do it. Just because walking doesn't work for you doesnt mean it doesn't work for everyone. Pushing what works for you onto people is so off putting. I know lots of people who were classed as obese who took up walking and lost loads of weight.....myself included" So defensive! I am not pushing anything on anyone. I’m just offering what I found works for me. Of course walking is brill for losing weight as long as diet is appropriate, but I’m sorry, I thought this post was in relation to fitness, not about walking. I was only trying to encourage folk, not insult. | |||
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"Sorry, the OP titled post about getting fit. You won’t get fit from walking. It’s not efficient. I was walking miles during lockdown but if you want to get fit you have sweat, breathe heavily (fat leaves body through breath!) and work the muscles. If anyone needs a motivation buddy pm me. My own mum took up some lite weights for her shoulders and she can’t get over the difference. The point I think you're failing to grasp is sometimes you need to start somewhere. Everyone's starting point will be different. For some just taking that walk can be a huge thing, even just in terms of motivation to become more active. It really makes my shit itch when people negate that effort some make just to get started by telling them it's not enough. That starting point of just taking a walk can lead to other things. Not least perhaps a boost to their outlook and mental health which in turn may encourage them to do more. I’m sorry, not looking for an argument. Everyone can walk, we walk to bed, toilet the car, whatever. You won’t get fit from walking. Walking to get fit takes huge amount of time and can be really boring. Hiking and hill waking is totally different from a walk! The problem with peoples fitness is that they don’t push themselves and look for reasons not to do it. Just because walking doesn't work for you doesnt mean it doesn't work for everyone. Pushing what works for you onto people is so off putting. I know lots of people who were classed as obese who took up walking and lost loads of weight.....myself included So defensive! I am not pushing anything on anyone. I’m just offering what I found works for me. Of course walking is brill for losing weight as long as diet is appropriate, but I’m sorry, I thought this post was in relation to fitness, not about walking. I was only trying to encourage folk, not insult. " Fair play if you are trying to encourage but telling anyone who is using walking as their first step( pun intended) towards fitness that what they are doing is pointless and a waste of time doesn't class as encouragement. | |||
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"Sorry, the OP titled post about getting fit. You won’t get fit from walking. It’s not efficient. I was walking miles during lockdown but if you want to get fit you have sweat, breathe heavily (fat leaves body through breath!) and work the muscles. If anyone needs a motivation buddy pm me. My own mum took up some lite weights for her shoulders and she can’t get over the difference. The point I think you're failing to grasp is sometimes you need to start somewhere. Everyone's starting point will be different. For some just taking that walk can be a huge thing, even just in terms of motivation to become more active. It really makes my shit itch when people negate that effort some make just to get started by telling them it's not enough. That starting point of just taking a walk can lead to other things. Not least perhaps a boost to their outlook and mental health which in turn may encourage them to do more. I’m sorry, not looking for an argument. Everyone can walk, we walk to bed, toilet the car, whatever. You won’t get fit from walking. Walking to get fit takes huge amount of time and can be really boring. Hiking and hill waking is totally different from a walk! The problem with peoples fitness is that they don’t push themselves and look for reasons not to do it. Just because walking doesn't work for you doesnt mean it doesn't work for everyone. Pushing what works for you onto people is so off putting. I know lots of people who were classed as obese who took up walking and lost loads of weight.....myself included So defensive! I am not pushing anything on anyone. I’m just offering what I found works for me. Of course walking is brill for losing weight as long as diet is appropriate, but I’m sorry, I thought this post was in relation to fitness, not about walking. I was only trying to encourage folk, not insult. Fair play if you are trying to encourage but telling anyone who is using walking as their first step( pun intended) towards fitness that what they are doing is pointless and a waste of time doesn't class as encouragement. " Sometimes ya to stop flapping and dig in. Reality might not be pleasant. I never said not to walk as a first step. What I said was if you want to get fit (title of chat) walking will not do it. Of course it’s fantastic for people to lose weight. I walk most evenings so that I’m away from the kitchen and not snacking on crap. Maybe I’m writing my words down poorly, but if somebody is struggling with weight I would strongly encourage them to start some form of training that’s gets the sweat up. | |||
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"Sorry, the OP titled post about getting fit. You won’t get fit from walking. It’s not efficient. I was walking miles during lockdown but if you want to get fit you have sweat, breathe heavily (fat leaves body through breath!) and work the muscles. If anyone needs a motivation buddy pm me. My own mum took up some lite weights for her shoulders and she can’t get over the difference. The point I think you're failing to grasp is sometimes you need to start somewhere. Everyone's starting point will be different. For some just taking that walk can be a huge thing, even just in terms of motivation to become more active. It really makes my shit itch when people negate that effort some make just to get started by telling them it's not enough. That starting point of just taking a walk can lead to other things. Not least perhaps a boost to their outlook and mental health which in turn may encourage them to do more. I’m sorry, not looking for an argument. Everyone can walk, we walk to bed, toilet the car, whatever. You won’t get fit from walking. Walking to get fit takes huge amount of time and can be really boring. Hiking and hill waking is totally different from a walk! The problem with peoples fitness is that they don’t push themselves and look for reasons not to do it. Just because walking doesn't work for you doesnt mean it doesn't work for everyone. Pushing what works for you onto people is so off putting. I know lots of people who were classed as obese who took up walking and lost loads of weight.....myself included So defensive! I am not pushing anything on anyone. I’m just offering what I found works for me. Of course walking is brill for losing weight as long as diet is appropriate, but I’m sorry, I thought this post was in relation to fitness, not about walking. I was only trying to encourage folk, not insult. " Sorry wasn't meant to be taken up as defensive but to dismiss everyone that walks for exercise, that its not enough is insulting....( just the way you've come across to me.....sorry) | |||
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"Ok so who needs motivation or support to get back training or start training. (lockdown for me was a disaster as work kept me busy) If you think you can help motivate others and willing to share tips, or even find a training buddy. I'd be interested! Love to have a training buddy A group for singles and couples , " | |||
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"Anyone try boxfit I tried one or two classes but id take a proper kickboxing class any day tbh" Theres one in the town close to me...and it's a proper boxing coach that does it,its meant to be fairly intense | |||
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"If anyone interested in joining and keeping each other motivated message me or dear_devil. We all have to start somewhere" Have you started a group | |||
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"Anyone try boxfit I tried one or two classes but id take a proper kickboxing class any day tbh Theres one in the town close to me...and it's a proper boxing coach that does it,its meant to be fairly intense " well if its a good coach theres absolutely no harm in trying. After all what works for one person may not work for another. Find something you love and go with it. Have a great time with it. Nothing like a good round of bagwork and padwork to ease the stresses of the day | |||
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"Sorry, the OP titled post about getting fit. You won’t get fit from walking. It’s not efficient. I was walking miles during lockdown but if you want to get fit you have sweat, breathe heavily (fat leaves body through breath!) and work the muscles. If anyone needs a motivation buddy pm me. My own mum took up some lite weights for her shoulders and she can’t get over the difference. " not entirely accurate not entirely wrong. Yes carbon dioxide can be one area that fat is expelled but its not just that. Fat breaks down i. The body and is used for energy , it can be expelled in sweat, from the kidneys, urine, faeces etc. Or through ketosis. If its losing weight a calorie deficit and working out will do great. Getting the heart rate up. No matter what you do you can't outrun diet. Most people here with a very toned body will tell you diet is massive. You can be in great physical shape aesthetically but not be fit. It really depends what you are looking to achieve. And the best of luck to ALL that you get what you want to from whatever you do.  | |||
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"Sorry, the OP titled post about getting fit. You won’t get fit from walking. It’s not efficient. I was walking miles during lockdown but if you want to get fit you have sweat, breathe heavily (fat leaves body through breath!) and work the muscles. If anyone needs a motivation buddy pm me. My own mum took up some lite weights for her shoulders and she can’t get over the difference. not entirely accurate not entirely wrong. Yes carbon dioxide can be one area that fat is expelled but its not just that. Fat breaks down i. The body and is used for energy , it can be expelled in sweat, from the kidneys, urine, faeces etc. Or through ketosis. If its losing weight a calorie deficit and working out will do great. Getting the heart rate up. No matter what you do you can't outrun diet. Most people here with a very toned body will tell you diet is massive. You can be in great physical shape aesthetically but not be fit. It really depends what you are looking to achieve. And the best of luck to ALL that you get what you want to from whatever you do. "as himself constantly reminds me is 80% diet 20% exercise | |||
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"Anymore good recommendation for where to buy weights etc? " This was told me a few days ago by a friend of mine whos friends with a guy who runs a gym equipment supply place. Theres a shortage of steel due to all the factories being locked down so dumbbells, barbells and benches are next to near impossible to get and he has no idea when they are going to start coming back in | |||
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"Anymore good recommendation for where to buy weights etc? " Apollofitness is a good place to start but everything is scarce at the moment? A good shout for classes might be crossfit? Only so many per class and you get to use weights along with cardio and gymnastic workouts? Each to their own though? | |||
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"Fair enough, I don’t either. Read a great book about fitness from world war 2. It was all about the five key bodily activities that we don’t do enough off. Jumping, running, swimming, climbing and fighting! By the way Hurling ticks all those boxes, apart from swimming. That’s why they are so fit and strong but don’t look like body builders. I’m staying on this chat as I wish both male and female moved a bit more. A fit tight body always works for me. " What no Sex? | |||
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"Anymore good recommendation for where to buy weights etc? This was told me a few days ago by a friend of mine whos friends with a guy who runs a gym equipment supply place. Theres a shortage of steel due to all the factories being locked down so dumbbells, barbells and benches are next to near impossible to get and he has no idea when they are going to start coming back in" my son lent all ours to his mate. He may get them back | |||
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"Anymore good recommendation for where to buy weights etc? Apollofitness is a good place to start but everything is scarce at the moment? A good shout for classes might be crossfit? Only so many per class and you get to use weights along with cardio and gymnastic workouts? Each to their own though?" If I didn't work shift work classes be good but with my roster I may get one class this week, none next, two the following way too sporadic | |||
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"Look at training as if it was a need. Same as eating or going to loo. It’s something you have to do each day, and sorry walkers, but not worth a curse. You have to sweat and you must get heart rate moving. Again , sorry, but you do not need a gym. Just try and commit half an hour per day of good varied training, as long as you are sweating. Press ups, planks, light weights. Loads of program on line and they are great. Diet is huge , but it’s a lot easier to track food if you are training. 1 x mars bar = 10k run!! Not worth it! I have to disagree with you totally on the walking part. I don't go to gyms or do home workouts or any other form of exercise apart from hillwalking and I certainly don't watch my diet but yet I'm the leanest and fittest I've ever been in my life. Since taking up walking I've lost a stone and a half and kept that off for 8 years with virtually no effort apart from walking. " Yes I think any exercise is good. The more you enjoy it the better it will work for you. Set yourself a 30 day challenge. By the time you are finished you will have a new habit | |||
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