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By *utdooryone OP Man
over a year ago

Over there

... Who does what?

I ride bike a lot, so good fitness, but it's crap for losing any weight.

I'm now running again as it seems to get results in weight loss quickly.

I'm also wondering about Pilates/yoga, as my flexibility is crap now I'm past 40, and core strength needs boosting...

What do you do?

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By *awty MaxWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

I love running and you are right best way, at least for me, to keep the weight off and lose.

Back running after 6 weeks off

2 easy runs last week and looks like I am on target for my third 5k this week. So well pleased after being off the tarmac

Good luck OP

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

Loved running but years have taken toll on knees. Find swimming and cycling boring so trying to do more walking. Problem us our weekend walks invariably finish in a pub.

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By *honny 555Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

I do boxing so I have to keep very fit bye running circuits sparring punching bags and skipping X

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By *bi_scotlandTV/TS
over a year ago

Glasgow

Just ordered a spin bike for the house. It's great for HIT stuff

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By *ola cubesMan
over a year ago

coatbridge

Callisthenetics with bag work and weight endurance

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

Walking dogs !

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By *ay2571Man
over a year ago

Edinburgh

Race bicycles, triathlon and running and as it’s wintrer I’m lifting 2-3 times a week.

Still eating far to much though.

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

I need to get back into running.... Going to join a gym in Edinburgh to get back up to speed on treadmills.

Anyone got recommendations? Was thinking The Gym at Waverley???

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

I lift weights, specifically my fat arse out of bed.

Michael.

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By *izzabelle and well hungCouple
over a year ago

Edinburgh.

We have both just started on the virtual on line bike riding platform zwift. It’s very good. The cheapest trainer with power and slope is £190 and it costs £8.99 a month to be a member. We might have to get a second one so we can ride at the same time

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

Gym for bad weather. Roads and hills for walks/jogs

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

5 a sides twice per week

keeps my bum nice haha

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

Running, pure and simple running, no matter what the weather.

I look the way I do because of two things, my mammy and running

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By *earded blossomCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

Tried so many things n get bored quickly... recently took up hot yoga n love it so more of that in the new year n hopefully some walking

K x

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

A little running but loads of fast pace walking everyday along with a very active sex life

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

Swimming for me

And the fact I'm too busy to ever sit for more than 5 minutes

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By *ay2571Man
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"We have both just started on the virtual on line bike riding platform zwift. It’s very good. The cheapest trainer with power and slope is £190 and it costs £8.99 a month to be a member. We might have to get a second one so we can ride at the same time

What trainer have you got? I’ve been using suffer fest on a normal turbo but I have a power meter on my bike. I like the look of the direct drive ones but can’t justify £1k on a train her.

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By *exy gentMan
over a year ago

Midlothian

I do a boot camp which I really enjoy and is great for weight loss

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By *mojeeCouple
over a year ago

Dunfermline

"... Who does what?

I ride bike a lot, so good fitness, but it's crap for losing any weight.

I'm now running again as it seems to get results in weight loss quickly.

I'm also wondering about Pilates/yoga, as my flexibility is crap now I'm past 40, and core strength needs boosting...

What do you do?"

Any serious rider will disagree strongly

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

"... Who does what?

I ride bike a lot, so good fitness, but it's crap for losing any weight.

I'm now running again as it seems to get results in weight loss quickly.

I'm also wondering about Pilates/yoga, as my flexibility is crap now I'm past 40, and core strength needs boosting...

What do you do?

Any serious rider will disagree strongly "

As a club rider I concur with you.

Miles and Watts out to calories in will certainly reduce weight.

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By *awty MaxWoman
over a year ago

Edinburgh

"... Who does what?

I ride bike a lot, so good fitness, but it's crap for losing any weight.

I'm now running again as it seems to get results in weight loss quickly.

I'm also wondering about Pilates/yoga, as my flexibility is crap now I'm past 40, and core strength needs boosting...

What do you do?

Any serious rider will disagree strongly

As a club rider I concur with you.

Miles and Watts out to calories in will certainly reduce weight. "

I think it all depends about what we are talking about when we use the terms 'reduce weight' 'riders/cyclists' 'serious' 'road/mountain' etc...

To lose the weight I want, fast and to burn the stored fat where I want to lose it and to make noticeable changes to 'my' body with 'my' metabolism, I would have to follow a Chris Hoy program! Never gonna happen!

My body responds better to running. Cycling doesn't do it for me.

The thing is to find the activity that works for you and that you enjoy

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

Running and football. With football you can’t cancel your session because you can’t be bothered and it’s also like having a number of foul mouthed personal trainers motivating you

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By *eardyBikerMan
over a year ago

nr stonehaven

Cycle commute and play rugby.

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

Gym and jog with the occasional session in the pool.

To keep myself motivated sign up for things like Beast Race and have a hill walking marathon lined up.

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By *ali73Man
over a year ago

Scotland

I do some high impact stuff(Metafit etc) also body pump gives a full body workout, running kills my knees, but a good healthy diet is the best way to lose weight.

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By *honny 555Man
over a year ago

Glasgow

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

Road cycling and hillwalking Spring/Summer, gym and circuit training the rest. Nothing better than getting outdoors when possible.

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

Any tips for a shy tubby?

I have a cross trainer and weights, but I'm inherently lazy.

Definitely won't go running...

I guess I need a motivating factor?

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By *uriousCouple999Couple
over a year ago

edinburgh

We've both rejoined the gym, weve let it slip massively the last few months

we both enjoy weight training & classes so well get back to that in the new year

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By *hav02Man
over a year ago

Glasgow/London

"Any tips for a shy tubby?

I have a cross trainer and weights, but I'm inherently lazy.

Definitely won't go running...

I guess I need a motivating factor? "

Home gym? Or buddy up with a good friend to motivate

Had a friend over recently, and she got me doing HIT workouts

Although, it was after dinner and movie, probably not the best idea!

I go hillwalking in good weather, and looking to buy a bike for cycling .

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By *igD262Man
over a year ago

glasgow

"We've both rejoined the gym, weve let it slip massively the last few months

we both enjoy weight training & classes so well get back to that in the new year

D"
hi my good friends most off my workouts are same things yous do and I love it plus I do bit running and some hillwalking good luck to both of yous in 2018 on your workouts

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

Running,cycling, hillwalking,yoga swimming and dancing helps keep the pounds at bay!

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By *izzabelle and well hungCouple
over a year ago

Edinburgh.

What trainer have you got? I’ve been using suffer fest on a normal turbo but I have a power meter on my bike. I like the look of the direct drive ones but can’t justify £1k on a train her. "
tacx 2240. Have a pm too might hook that up with a normal turbo

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

Like pilates when I make the effort to do it.

Used to love Body Pump at the gym. Go swimming with the kids....

But for the most part my exercise regime involves lifting my large collection of fitness dvds to polish.

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

Dumbbells in front of the telly

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By *utdooryone OP Man
over a year ago

Over there

I guess I need a motivating factor? "

I have a few workmates who helped me by encouraging and advice, plus we often run at lunch although I don't run with them as I prefer my own pace and they're too fast...people are such a help, even if it's just setting a time to meet and get active.

I also downloaded the couch to 5k app. Having not run since school, I'm now routinely running 4-5k in 30 mins. Music on, app on, head for greenspace and just go. I've amazed myself with the fact I have kept at it.

I'm now keen for more horizontal jogging.

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By *ootall2920Man
over a year ago

Linlithgow

I love weight training, but need to improve my running, swimming and cycling this year. Hope to lose 15kg by October!

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By *ringles0510Woman
over a year ago

Central Borders

I jump along to a zumba clip in my livingroom sometimes

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By *ighland gentlemanMan
over a year ago

Ardgay

"Any tips for a shy tubby?

I have a cross trainer and weights, but I'm inherently lazy.

Definitely won't go running...

I guess I need a motivating factor? "

A fitbit type device? Get 10000 steps a day?

Jogscotland will have a group near you. They do walks, slow jogs as well as runs.

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

Lady you are a machine!

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

Run run run... that’s my advice but add in hill sprints and interval running. My bet 10k time came while just doing 15 min interval running

Also you need to do some core work weights etc

And finally genetics ...As one poster said

Has anyone mentioned that sex is a great calorie burner ????

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By *utdooryone OP Man
over a year ago

Over there

I'm well chuffed with myself, having run every day this year so far.

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

Worked hard with a coaching session of a youth team and then after they all left I ran a couple o laps round the running track and feel great after it.

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

Drink beer n smoke tabs

Nah lol,though I reckon I'm probably a wee bit fitter than a kwickfit fitter!

Again...nah lol

A wee bit fitter than the average smoker of my age,but that's due to the work I do n cycling to n from the yard every day.

Did start going to the gym a while back when I split from my ex,but that was just to get out the house n stop moping about.

Lasted just over 3 months going 2-4 nights a week for up to an hour at the time.

Was eating like a horse n taking creatine n protein shakes n pre workout stuff.

Stopped short of taking any steroids though,fuck that for a game of soldiers!

A couple of my older pics are from then n you can see a difference...not much just a bit more defined....wasn't for me in the end though,my work is like going to the gym as it is so I just ended up feeling drained.

Take my hat off to those that stick at it though...takes dedication

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

"Drink beer n smoke tabs

Nah lol,though I reckon I'm probably a wee bit fitter than a kwickfit fitter!

Again...nah lol

A wee bit fitter than the average smoker of my age,but that's due to the work I do n cycling to n from the yard every day.

Did start going to the gym a while back when I split from my ex,but that was just to get out the house n stop moping about.

Lasted just over 3 months going 2-4 nights a week for up to an hour at the time.

Was eating like a horse n taking creatine n protein shakes n pre workout stuff.

Stopped short of taking any steroids though,fuck that for a game of soldiers!

Take my hat off to those that stick at it though...takes dedication

Your lungs are good anyway

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

"Drink beer n smoke tabs

Nah lol,though I reckon I'm probably a wee bit fitter than a kwickfit fitter!

Again...nah lol

A wee bit fitter than the average smoker of my age,but that's due to the work I do n cycling to n from the yard every day.

Did start going to the gym a while back when I split from my ex,but that was just to get out the house n stop moping about.

Lasted just over 3 months going 2-4 nights a week for up to an hour at the time.

Was eating like a horse n taking creatine n protein shakes n pre workout stuff.

Stopped short of taking any steroids though,fuck that for a game of soldiers!

Take my hat off to those that stick at it though...takes dedication

Your lungs are good anyway"

Aye,a good source of tar!

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By *orthseatiger69Man
over a year ago

Ayrshire /North lanarshire

Weekly session of RPM, body pump , Griit and body combat . Body balance a mixture of yoga , Pilates and tia chi is great for core strength and flexibility.

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

"Drink beer n smoke tabs

Nah lol,though I reckon I'm probably a wee bit fitter than a kwickfit fitter!

Again...nah lol

A wee bit fitter than the average smoker of my age,but that's due to the work I do n cycling to n from the yard every day.

Did start going to the gym a while back when I split from my ex,but that was just to get out the house n stop moping about.

Lasted just over 3 months going 2-4 nights a week for up to an hour at the time.

Was eating like a horse n taking creatine n protein shakes n pre workout stuff.

Stopped short of taking any steroids though,fuck that for a game of soldiers!

Take my hat off to those that stick at it though...takes dedication

Your lungs are good anyway

Aye,a good source of tar! "

Haha

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By *hrekfionaCouple
over a year ago

Leven

Fiona has taken up boogie bounce says it's great

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By *UNKIEMan
over a year ago

south east

Golf once or twice a week tho this year I should take up more sexercise just need a good personal trainer for that tho

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By *appyman3943Man
over a year ago

Aberdeen

"... Who does what?

I ride bike a lot, so good fitness, but it's crap for losing any weight.

I'm now running again as it seems to get results in weight loss quickly.

I'm also wondering about Pilates/yoga, as my flexibility is crap now I'm past 40, and core strength needs boosting...

What do you do?"

I do a lot of road cycling and gym work. Have done a bit of Pilates as well.

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

Fuck like a deamon

Want like a deamon

Be a deamon

Plus don't touch any carbs. Carbs are the enemy

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

I like to walk a lot, take the stairs instead of the lift at work (I'm on the 6th floor) and of course having fun on Fab

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

Walking the dogs, hill walking and 4 days a week gym (free weights)

forestry track cycling - summer months (push bike)

motorcycling & track days

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By *ary_ArgyllMan
over a year ago

Argyll

Does motorcycling keep you fit? I kind of thought it was just sitting on the thing while it does the work?

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By *gowbhoy4funMan
over a year ago

glasgow

The work I do keeps me fit

Also swim and go to the gym regularly

And sexercise is always a great way of burning calories

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By *utdooryone OP Man
over a year ago

Over there

Morning all

We're past the honeymoon of new years resolutions - anyone else going still?

I'm running still, amazingly, and now doing 5k in 25 mins

I've even taken to Pilates once a week to get some flexibility back.

I don't have scales, but I can see the difference on me, and like it.

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

I really need to get my act together. Used to go to the gym twice a week and played football at least three times. Was ever fit until I had two injuries back to back.

Had to give up football because of it and changed jobs so actually struggling to get back to the gym.

Just feel like a lazy git now.

How can one get out of the rut?

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By *utdooryone OP Man
over a year ago

Over there

Small steps. I had a health issue last year that kicked me into doing something.

I started couch to 5k... And rid friends so that they stayed in my case about it. I've just slowly built up.

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

"... Who does what?

I ride bike a lot, so good fitness, but it's crap for losing any weight.

I'm now running again as it seems to get results in weight loss quickly.

I'm also wondering about Pilates/yoga, as my flexibility is crap now I'm past 40, and core strength needs boosting...

What do you do?"

I only run so the main reason I look the way I do at 47, excluding face ??

There are ways as you run to tighten your core and certain muscles that will make them and you work harder and lose weight.

I think Pilates/yoga will help your flexibility, I don't as I still play football and coach in the evenings so usually this schedular keeps me flexabile but your just gonna get injury n niggles a lot more easily now.

Whatever you do to keep fit n lose weight it's best to do something you enjoy

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

"... Who does what?

I ride bike a lot, so good fitness, but it's crap for losing any weight.

I'm now running again as it seems to get results in weight loss quickly.

I'm also wondering about Pilates/yoga, as my flexibility is crap now I'm past 40, and core strength needs boosting...

What do you do?

I only run so the main reason I look the way I do at 47, excluding face ??

There are ways as you run to tighten your core and certain muscles that will make them and you work harder and lose weight.

Whatever you do to keep fit n lose weight it's best to do something you enjoy

Well I did enjoy going to the gym. I would do a 20 minute cycle followed by 20 min on the cross trainer then would hit the weight for an hour and finished it off with a 20 min run. Just struggling to find the motivation since become a digger driver.

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By *eni_squaddieMan
over a year ago

midlothian

"A little running but loads of fast pace walking everyday along with a very active sex life

It serves you well

You looked good on Saturday, even if you stole the crisps off the bar lol x

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

Im doing alot of spin classes at the moment along with sessions on the rowing machine and cable weight machines

I use puregym (so far just clydebank but I can use others)

Im considering in changing some of my spin classes to kettlebell or pump classes

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By *is vixen at playCouple
over a year ago

Dundee

I go to the gym a few times a week. Wasn't able to go over the Xmas holidays and January due to a sciatic flare up, back now but having to lower my weights and work my way back up again

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

Ive competed at Scotlands Strongest Man and Nationally st powerlifting and i play rugby so all mostly strength training for me

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

"Does motorcycling keep you fit? I kind of thought it was just sitting on the thing while it does the work?

you ever seen a fat or out of shape motogp rider?

hard riding on a bike gives you muscles on your muscles

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

Lift lots of heavy weights and as much cardio (sex) as possible works for me

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

very intense training. eating 5/6 times a day small portions and cardio 30 minutes 2/3 times per week

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By *DelilahWoman
over a year ago

Glasgow

Lift heavy weights- powerlifting, weightlifting . Love it. Commute cycling everyday. Try to do strenght conditioning 1 a week. Cardio is boring! ??

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