FabSwingers.com mobile

Join us FREE, we're FREE to use

Web's largest swingers site since 2006.

Already registered?
Login here

Back to forum list
Back to The Lounge

When do you end your workout?

Jump to newest
 

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

I usually do pre-set workouts tailored to me but last night I decided to play it by ear and just do what I enjoy. I felt bad ending my workout as I didn't feel anywhere close to death but then nearly fell down the gym stairs as my legs suddenly turned into jelly

Interested to know what people go by on here - do you have a set workout that you know will push you? Do you go by time? Or bodily indicators?

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

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

For weight training, I follow a gym routine that I always try to finish. Even if I feel knackered or not up to it, I still do those final exercises even if I have to do them at a lower weight because doing them at a lower intensity is still better than not doing them at all

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

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

I either do classes or i have a set of exercises on select machines that i follow. The exercises on the machines are taxing for me

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *edToTheMaxCouple
over a year ago

doncaster

Depends on your goals, if you are looking to lose/grow or maintain.

Having a set routine is good but if you don't feel like you've pushed yourself then try adding 10% more

1 extra set of reps, 5 minutes more on the tread mill, etc

Pushing above where your body has adapted is the key to change

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *etcplCouple
over a year ago

Gapping Fanny

When the plates empty

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

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


"For weight training, I follow a gym routine that I always try to finish. Even if I feel knackered or not up to it, I still do those final exercises even if I have to do them at a lower weight because doing them at a lower intensity is still better than not doing them at all "

Yeah that's why I felt bad, instead of lowering the weight I just thought "fuck it" and stopped. It was like 4.30am and I'd been there for an hour, I just wanted my bed

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

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

Mostly I use a planned routine which I mix up and make more difficult every 2 weeks.

But ever so now and again it's fun to just mess about for an hour or so. For these I just keep going until I'm too weak to do them properly.

I think early on it's best to be cautious with how far to push yourself unless you want days of aches. As you get fitter you get a better idea of how far you can push yourself although you can still find yourself caught out a couple of days after!

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

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


"For weight training, I follow a gym routine that I always try to finish. Even if I feel knackered or not up to it, I still do those final exercises even if I have to do them at a lower weight because doing them at a lower intensity is still better than not doing them at all

Yeah that's why I felt bad, instead of lowering the weight I just thought "fuck it" and stopped. It was like 4.30am and I'd been there for an hour, I just wanted my bed "

You went to the gym at 3.30AM? that's dedication!

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *rispyDuckMan
over a year ago

Chinese Takeaway near you

Mine ends when I've got nothing else left in the tank feeling tired or when I have other timely appointments coming up

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

I use the time honoured method of never starting

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

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

I use a pre set plan but never usually train longer that 45 minutes using an upper and lower body split routine. I use several methods to make it more challenging: adding/reducing weight, adding extra sets or reps, blood flow constriction, trying alternative exercise that works the same area, increasing speed/resistance or incline if cardio.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

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

I use a preset plan that I’ve tailored for myself over the years. It’s the easiest way to measure progress although there’s no harm in switching it up every so often.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

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


"For weight training, I follow a gym routine that I always try to finish. Even if I feel knackered or not up to it, I still do those final exercises even if I have to do them at a lower weight because doing them at a lower intensity is still better than not doing them at all

Yeah that's why I felt bad, instead of lowering the weight I just thought "fuck it" and stopped. It was like 4.30am and I'd been there for an hour, I just wanted my bed

You went to the gym at 3.30AM? that's dedication!"

Oh nah I just like it to be as quiet as possible haha

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

By *rooperRedMan
over a year ago

Littlehampton

I do a program called Stronglifts. It's a set thing with an app. Then I do some extra work after, like abs and extra arm work.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

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


"I use the time honoured method of never starting "

Fair enough!

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 

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


"I use a pre set plan but never usually train longer that 45 minutes using an upper and lower body split routine. I use several methods to make it more challenging: adding/reducing weight, adding extra sets or reps, blood flow constriction, trying alternative exercise that works the same area, increasing speed/resistance or incline if cardio."

Blood flow constriction? Why does that sound like a method of torture

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
 
 

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


"Mostly I use a planned routine which I mix up and make more difficult every 2 weeks.

But ever so now and again it's fun to just mess about for an hour or so. For these I just keep going until I'm too weak to do them properly.

I think early on it's best to be cautious with how far to push yourself unless you want days of aches. As you get fitter you get a better idea of how far you can push yourself although you can still find yourself caught out a couple of days after!

"

Yeah this is basically what happened, I just messed around for about an hour. My clean and presses turned into "can't even clean this" so I figured I was about done I am quite sore today though must have still been somewhat effective

Will go back to structured workouts though as I know they push me harder.

Reply privatelyReply in forumReply +quote
Post new Message to Thread
back to top