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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I've just been on my rower for 300m followed by a 500m sprint.

My lungs are hanging out my mouth.

What are everyone's least favorite excersices?

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By *wingamajigsCouple
over a year ago

Folkestone

Ive developed an exercise I call a bastard. Press up using 8kg dumbells into a burpee, once up bicep curl into a shoulder press. 5 sets of 10 with a 30 second rest. Its a bastard

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

I used to do something similar but would now kill me.

40kg bar (20kg Olympic nd 2x10kg plates)

Squat thrusts x 10 strait into 10 pressups.

Set a repeat timer for every 3 minutes. Any spare time is a rest.

Repeat til failure.

Shoulders would scream after 3 sets.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Lunges, if they weren't so damn good I'd sack 'em off

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cool profile pic !

I struggle with lunges for some reason especially when up to like 20reps each leg with dumbbells, my balance seems to go before anything else, any tips would be cool : )

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Lunges, if they weren't so damn good I'd sack 'em off

I bloody hate lunges!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Cool profile pic !

I struggle with lunges for some reason especially when up to like 20reps each leg with dumbbells, my balance seems to go before anything else, any tips would be cool : )"

If balance is going I'd possibly reduce weight.

Or maybe focus on core and reduce reps?

Lunges are just awful generally though!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Lunges, if they weren't so damn good I'd sack 'em off

I bloody hate lunges! "

Literally the devil's exercise. Even a burpee is better.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Cool profile pic !

I struggle with lunges for some reason especially when up to like 20reps each leg with dumbbells, my balance seems to go before anything else, any tips would be cool : )"

Thanks! Depends on which way you're going, I'd recommend reverse lunges to start with as I think it requires less core strength and less impact on your knees which may help your balance.

Like the OP said too, weight could also be an issue so perhaps start at a lower weight and build up

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

Probably running or burpees.

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By *urora1912Woman
over a year ago

Norfolk East anglia

Prefer kick boxing, full bodywork out then

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By *oxyVikingCouple
over a year ago

East Anglia

Any form of sprint/interval training. Even worse running up hills, I hate it so much I plan my route so it’s as flat as possible.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

"Cool profile pic !

I struggle with lunges for some reason especially when up to like 20reps each leg with dumbbells, my balance seems to go before anything else, any tips would be cool : )"

Instead of going totally straight, step outwards a little bit. If you're already doing that then maybe try pulse lunges until you develop the endurance not to get as wobbly.

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By *ang bang bangity bangCouple
over a year ago

Sunderland

Closest I've come to vomiting was 50cal max effort on an assault bike/airdyne

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Lunges, if they weren't so damn good I'd sack 'em off

I bloody hate lunges!

Literally the devil's exercise. Even a burpee is better. "

Burpees everytime...

lunges I take a wider stance and really have to focus!

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By *indergirlWoman
over a year ago

somewhere, someplace

Burpees and lunges with weights

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Closest I've come to vomiting was 50cal max effort on an assault bike/airdyne

Haha I was once doing a training course in which the days thrashing used a heart rate monitor so we couldn't rest in the group.

I prayed for death by the end! Lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Burpees and lunges with weights

I have some Olympic rings I use for various exercises... Looks a bit like a sex dungeon but the burn... Ooof!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Probably running or burpees. "

You just need the right running partner.

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By *oxyVikingCouple
over a year ago

East Anglia

"Cool profile pic !

I struggle with lunges for some reason especially when up to like 20reps each leg with dumbbells, my balance seems to go before anything else, any tips would be cool : )

Instead of going totally straight, step outwards a little bit. If you're already doing that then maybe try pulse lunges until you develop the endurance not to get as wobbly. "

That’s great advice, I struggle with lunges so gonna try that!

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By *hrista BellendWoman
over a year ago

surrounded by twinkly lights

I detest running and will avoid it at all costs

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Cool profile pic !

I struggle with lunges for some reason especially when up to like 20reps each leg with dumbbells, my balance seems to go before anything else, any tips would be cool : )

Instead of going totally straight, step outwards a little bit. If you're already doing that then maybe try pulse lunges until you develop the endurance not to get as wobbly.

That’s great advice, I struggle with lunges so gonna try that!

Agree with the above. No more than shoulder width. Don't lunge like its a tightrope.

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By *mooth Operator 07Man
over a year ago

in the deep mist of the valleys

"Burpees and lunges with weights

Definitely hear you on that one, i call it Adamski because its a killer

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By *partharmonyCouple
over a year ago

Ruislip

Before lockdown I (Luke) had a weights program I was doing at the gym which was doing me a lot of good.

The one I always disliked was squats. I just found the position and the motion really uncomfortable. Other exercises took a lot of effort but nothing felt at awkward as squats.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

One thing I would say is a great exercise for lockdown is a weighted backpack while out walking.

Doesn't have to be much but it will work a lot of muscle groups.

Great for traps and back. Works all your legs.

If there are hills it will hit your CV.

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By *indergirlWoman
over a year ago

somewhere, someplace

"Burpees and lunges with weights

Definitely hear you on that one, i call it Adamski because its a killer

I did a kettle bell class that involved them and I think I nearly died, he was a beast of a PT and wouldn't let me quit, I ended up lay on the floor ready to puke

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sprint training on a track: 1 x 800m, 2 x 400m, 4 x 200m, 8 x 100m.

Or ergo 500m best efforts

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Burpees and lunges with weights

Definitely hear you on that one, i call it Adamski because its a killer

I did a kettle bell class that involved them and I think I nearly died, he was a beast of a PT and wouldn't let me quit, I ended up lay on the floor ready to puke

Sounds like a good workout but I think a lot forget that too much leads to horrendous DOMS (not a Dom!) a couple days later. Little and often get the muscles used to the effort and keeps you motivated.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Sprint training on a track: 1 x 800m, 2 x 400m, 4 x 200m, 8 x 100m.

Or ergo 500m best efforts "

Very VO2 max-ish! Blurgh!

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By *indergirlWoman
over a year ago

somewhere, someplace

"Burpees and lunges with weights

Definitely hear you on that one, i call it Adamski because its a killer

I did a kettle bell class that involved them and I think I nearly died, he was a beast of a PT and wouldn't let me quit, I ended up lay on the floor ready to puke

Oh I couldn't walk properly or sit or stand for days, that was fun haha

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Burpees and lunges with weights

Definitely hear you on that one, i call it Adamski because its a killer

I did a kettle bell class that involved them and I think I nearly died, he was a beast of a PT and wouldn't let me quit, I ended up lay on the floor ready to puke

Oh I couldn't walk properly or sit or stand for days, that was fun haha"

Exactly. I consider myself relatively fit and healthy but when I started exercising again I literally did 5 pressups and situps and a couple pull ups. I could feel them the following day but it didn't prevent me from doing it again.

Getting into a routine is by far the hardest part of exercise and you should go slow.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Building flat pack furniture alone nearly two hours knees and back killing !! Lunges and squats are a doddle think over done now

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Building flat pack furniture alone nearly two hours knees and back killing !! Lunges and squats are a doddle think over done now

I think you may have just won this thread...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pull ups.

I love every exercise except pull ups.

Im dying to get back in the gym.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Calf raises if I had to pick an exercise

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Pull ups.

I love every exercise except pull ups.

Im dying to get back in the gym.

Love pull ups!

They go so quickly though.

Currently struggling through 10 dreaming about my 33 strict pull up PB...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Walking to the fridge for another can dam

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Walking to the fridge for another can dam "

Some people just wanna satch the world burn! Lol

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

"Cool profile pic !

I struggle with lunges for some reason especially when up to like 20reps each leg with dumbbells, my balance seems to go before anything else, any tips would be cool : )

Instead of going totally straight, step outwards a little bit. If you're already doing that then maybe try pulse lunges until you develop the endurance not to get as wobbly.

That’s great advice, I struggle with lunges so gonna try that!

Good luck

. I love walking lunges. One of my favourite excercises.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The whole of the first insanity craze

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By *oxyVikingCouple
over a year ago

East Anglia

"Cool profile pic !

I struggle with lunges for some reason especially when up to like 20reps each leg with dumbbells, my balance seems to go before anything else, any tips would be cool : )

Instead of going totally straight, step outwards a little bit. If you're already doing that then maybe try pulse lunges until you develop the endurance not to get as wobbly.

That’s great advice, I struggle with lunges so gonna try that!

Good luck

. I love walking lunges. One of my favourite excercises. "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not me, but watching my eldest (aged 10) at his black belt pre-grading. After 2 and a half hours of drills and patterns, he had to fight every single other member of the club one after the other, adults and children, varying levels, and was marked on how he adjusted his power and technique to suit the ability of his opponent. 13mins of non stop sparring and he almost had to crawl off afterwards

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Not me, but watching my eldest (aged 10) at his black belt pre-grading. After 2 and a half hours of drills and patterns, he had to fight every single other member of the club one after the other, adults and children, varying levels, and was marked on how he adjusted his power and technique to suit the ability of his opponent. 13mins of non stop sparring and he almost had to crawl off afterwards"

What a champ! When is the grading?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The Stairmaster

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

What a champ! When is the grading? "

Was supposed to be during lockdown but delayed probably until June now I think. He’s 11, trains with the adults and is a coaching assistant in the juniors. Very proud x

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By *rincess PhoenixWoman
over a year ago

Southampton

Burpees and inch worms! Even 3st lighter I struggle with them

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By *udistcpl1Couple
over a year ago

Wirral

Try 8 x 1000m on a track with about 90 seconds rest inbetween each run. Oh, they all have to be at a reasonable speed. It will make anyone cry.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

What a champ! When is the grading?

Was supposed to be during lockdown but delayed probably until June now I think. He’s 11, trains with the adults and is a coaching assistant in the juniors. Very proud x"

Excellent! Obviously a talented lad!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Try 8 x 1000m on a track with about 90 seconds rest inbetween each run. Oh, they all have to be at a reasonable speed. It will make anyone cry."

I'm wincing reading it!

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By *udistcpl1Couple
over a year ago

Wirral

"Try 8 x 1000m on a track with about 90 seconds rest inbetween each run. Oh, they all have to be at a reasonable speed. It will make anyone cry.

I'm wincing reading it! "

Less than 3 minutes for each one in winter whilst it is raining. You honestly believe that you will die.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Any team sports annoy me.

Leave me to run or swim or kayak on my own thank you!

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

Anything that involves using my knees.

Or using equipment in a gym.

The delights of having osteoarthritis in multiple joints.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"Any team sports annoy me.

Leave me to run or swim or kayak on my own thank you!"

I love a team sport.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Any team sports annoy me.

Leave me to run or swim or kayak on my own thank you!"

But then you miss the best part after where you say that your back hurts, and when they ask why, you say it's from carrying them the whole time

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Burpees. My body just doesn't move that way!

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

Jogging was always my worst because I just found it boring and I could never get past the always gasping for air bit that everyone says you eventually get past. Even with music it was just a chore.

Now walking, walking I can do for miles (with toilet breaks).

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Burpees. My body just doesn't move that way!"

I've always been confused by the burpee. In some examples, I see them do a press up when they go down but in other examples, they just keep their arms straight. Does it depend on strength or is there a set way to do them?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Sprinter lunges, alway miss a landing at some point, its a good workout though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Try 8 x 1000m on a track with about 90 seconds rest inbetween each run. Oh, they all have to be at a reasonable speed. It will make anyone cry."

I just threw up in my mout at the thought

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By *irewolffMan
over a year ago

Dublin

Burpees. Not gonna happen...ever.

MsD

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Burpees. Not gonna happen...ever.

MsD"

Another knee breaker if done wrong...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Ive developed an exercise I call a bastard. Press up using 8kg dumbells into a burpee, once up bicep curl into a shoulder press. 5 sets of 10 with a 30 second rest. Its a bastard "

You will have to rename, there is already a workout move called a bastard. Maybe add to it, 'the fucking bastard'

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By *wingamajigsCouple
over a year ago

Folkestone

"I used to do something similar but would now kill me.

40kg bar (20kg Olympic nd 2x10kg plates)

Squat thrusts x 10 strait into 10 pressups.

Set a repeat timer for every 3 minutes. Any spare time is a rest.

Repeat til failure.

Shoulders would scream after 3 sets. "

Its only pain

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By *eorgia82TV/TS
over a year ago

sunderland

After Christmas it was probably walking up the stairs

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

Anything involving steep hills. Pushing in a manual chair uphill is purely a test of strength. It's impossible to increase the speed or similar like you can on the level (can do long sprints, short sprints, vary the speed etc). However, despite the snail pace, it is very satisfying to look back down the big hill when you reach the top. So, I hate the lack of versatility as an exercise but enjoy the challenge.

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By *addyBabygirl2020Couple
over a year ago

norwich

Pistol squats and Bulgarian spilt squats.

I can back sqaut 260kg but just fall over if I try those other 2

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tracks

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By *rincess PhoenixWoman
over a year ago

Southampton

"Burpees. My body just doesn't move that way!

Both are correct. There are 2 versions the easy one is keeping your arms straight and that's how I do them if forced to do them but if you want to make it harder do a press up instead

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Burpees. My body just doesn't move that way!

Both are correct. There are 2 versions the easy one is keeping your arms straight and that's how I do them if forced to do them but if you want to make it harder do a press up instead "

Either way I hate them. There is no "easy burpee" in my opinion

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