TRF-ers' health and fitness

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

"Holed up studying" .... Tell me about it !! I always refer to the spez years as "my lost years" 1995-1999.It was hell.

How about that? By "spez" years do you mean the 4 yrs of med school? The exact same years for us. He started internship in 2000.

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by Dr.Brian

Everyone learns differently. I just went to the lectures and reviewed the complex topics, or poorly presented material myself later.
My super power seems to be memorizing vast amounts of material the first time through. It left me a lot of free time. I found a few more slackers and put my crew together.
They nicknamed me "Otis", as in Otis Campbell, Andy Griffith's Mayberry's town drunk. It was because I went out every night though, not because I got wasted all the time! As with all things, self control and discipline are the key.

Maybe I'll post a before and after in a few months. I posted my quad, we'll see how it progresses.

You must have a photographic memory but don't want us to be jealous. Actually, after re-reading your post (didn't quite get it all the first time through) I would say that you really do. And I love Otis Campbell!

[GED]

I try to stay fit by walking about eleven miles a week augmented by daily push-ups and sit-ups(no need to ever wind my GMT with that).

[threemonkeys]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Bronze Medal SA Novice Nationals Men over 40

Chris - what is your weight and body fat percentage in this photo?

[Grumpy Badger]

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Chris - what is your weight and body fat percentage in this photo?

Are you 'mirin his shred...?

[Dr.Brian]

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Are you 'mirin his shred...?

[Mockingbird]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Most neglected bodyparts in the gym .... core and legs.The stronger the legs and core,the stronger the upper body also !! Give every part equal attention,unless working on a neglected or genetic weakpoints.

I would LOVE to be able to work legs, but a chronic knee problem has kept me from doing so for quite a while now. As soon as it recovers, I'll be right there doing leg presses.

[threemonkeys]

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

Are you 'mirin his shred...?

Affirmative. I'm a fellow 40's guy, so it's kind of neat to see what's possible for us geezers.

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by Lisa

How about that? By "spez" years do you mean the 4 yrs of med school? The exact same years for us. He started internship in 2000.

No,finished med school 1992.Intern year 1993.Spez years refers to registrar years.I am an Anaesthesiologist.(Like your husband,if I do recall correctly)

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Chris - what is your weight and body fat percentage in this photo?

Week before at the first contest I was 84.8kg.Week later at the Nationals I was 86.8kg.Week later(yesterday,after eating a bit more) I am 93kg.Fat percentage was "very little" I lost a bit too much muscle size going into the first contest.I need to ad some muscle size for the Open Champs in September.I have three months to do that.Its possible.Very busy week ahead and hoping to get some quality gym time in he process ....

Have done two competitions now and love it !! Its quite a challenge to get ready and in "on stage shape" Those bright stage floodlights hide NOTHING !!

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by Mockingbird

I would LOVE to be able to work legs, but a chronic knee problem has kept me from doing so for quite a while now. As soon as it recovers, I'll be right there doing leg presses.

High-intensity interval cycling (10-15min).The squats I mentioned earlier in the thread Universal Animal Flex

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Affirmative. I'm a fellow 40's guy, so it's kind of neat to see what's possible for us geezers.

It IS possible

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by GED

I try to stay fit by walking about eleven miles a week augmented by daily push-ups and sit-ups(no need to ever wind my GMT with that).

I would suggest to get a TRX Suspension System for home.It will take what you are already doing to another level

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

No,finished med school 1992.Intern year 1993.Spez years refers to registrar years.I am an Anaesthesiologist.(Like your husband,if I do recall correctly)

Ah - like what we call residency. Yes, husband's a gas doc, too.

[threemonkeys]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

I would suggest to get a TRX Suspension System for home.It will take what you are already doing to another level

x2

And here's a lovely shot of my living room ceiling complete with my TRX. I think it's lovely. I'm not sure what my wife thinks, but she said I can't add a pull-up bar. Oh well.

I haven't used this for awhile, but as a beginner it really helped me in prepping for the P90X routine. And if you have space issues or don't want to invest in a lot of equipment, this one strap may be the answer.

[NiceRide]

Ohh hell no, that thing look so intimidating I wouldn't go near it

[threemonkeys]

Originally Posted by NiceRide

Ohh hell no, that thing look so intimidating I wouldn't go near it

It's not like I'm going to hang you from it. Well, maybe not. It is pretty nice, though. Based on the angle you can make the workout easier or harder. My wife ended up using it a bit as well. You can work quite a bit - chest, biceps, legs, core.

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by NiceRide

Ohh hell no, that thing look so intimidating I wouldn't go near it

TRX is brilliant !!! Great for strength and endurance.Core engaged in all exercises.

[Grumpy Badger]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Week before at the first contest I was 84.8kg.Week later at the Nationals I was 86.8kg.Week later(yesterday,after eating a bit more) I am 93kg.Fat percentage was "very little" I lost a bit too much muscle size going into the first contest.I need to ad some muscle size for the Open Champs in September.I have three months to do that.Its possible.Very busy week ahead and hoping to get some quality gym time in he process ....

Have done two competitions now and love it !! Its quite a challenge to get ready and in "on stage shape" Those bright stage floodlights hide NOTHING !!

As a friend of mine used to say...

"Rippedness is next to Godliness, but only with sufficient size!"

I'll stick keeping my fitness regime geared to performance and endurance but go for it, mate, good drills!

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by Grumpy Badger

As a friend of mine used to say...

"Rippedness is next to Godliness, but only with sufficient size!"

I'll stick keeping my fitness regime geared to performance and endurance but go for it, mate, good drills!

Three months ... Will give it the max !!! :-)

[mtrunner]

Nice to see a lot of fit TRFers. As my username states I am an avid runner. I currently avg. about 70 miles a week but I have been as high as 120 miles a week though it has been a while since I have been that high. I haven't been running competitively as much as I used to. I also lift 3 days a week and do push-ups everyday. I am currently up to 7 sets of 50 push-ups with a one minute rest in between each set. I am about to push it to 8 sets.

[Justjosh]

Originally Posted by boogiebot

yeah it can happen. this is usually a sign of over training or lack of food. IMO training breaks down to 4 categories

1) Eating

2) Sleep

3) Training

4) mental

I think that each one of these are equally important. right now i lack all 4

I lack all 4 as well. Unless by Mental you mean GOING MENTAL?

As soon as our little girl gets on a reasonable enough routine, I pray I can get back on mine.

(She slept 8 hours straight last night, we could be close!)

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by mtrunner

Nice to see a lot of fit TRFers. As my username states I am an avid runner. I currently avg. about 70 miles a week but I have been as high as 120 miles a week though it has been a while since I have been that high. I haven't been running competitively as much as I used to. I also lift 3 days a week and do push-ups everyday. I am currently up to 7 sets of 50 push-ups with a one minute rest in between each set. I am about to push it to 8 sets.

8x50 is excellent endurance !

[threemonkeys]

Originally Posted by mtrunner

Nice to see a lot of fit TRFers. As my username states I am an avid runner. I currently avg. about 70 miles a week but I have been as high as 120 miles a week though it has been a while since I have been that high. I haven't been running competitively as much as I used to. I also lift 3 days a week and do push-ups everyday. I am currently up to 7 sets of 50 push-ups with a one minute rest in between each set. I am about to push it to 8 sets.

Gary - that's awesome. You motivated me to the point that I skipped out of work and went home to work out (just got back to work). And 70 miles/week is crazy. I would have knee problems when I would get above 20 miles/week. Although I've found I can go pound the stairs outside and my knees are just fine. I think staying up on my toes during the stair routine works well for my old body.

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Gary - that's awesome. You motivated me to the point that I skipped out of work and went home to work out (just got back to work). And 70 miles/week is crazy. I would have knee problems when I would get above 20. Although I've found I can go pound the stairs outside and my knees are just fine. I think staying up on my toes during the stair routine works well for my old body.

Knee problems ..... cycling and stepper machine Both low impact.Careful of running !! Also see if the ski/cross trainer works for you.Low impact,but depending on the angle at which it works,can cause stress on the ligaments with an underlying injury.

[TswaneNguni]

Originally Posted by Justjosh

I lack all 4 as well. Unless by Mental you mean GOING MENTAL?

As soon as our little girl gets on a reasonable enough routine, I pray I can get back on mine.

(She slept 8 hours straight last night, we could be close!)

Been through that twice It passes

[threemonkeys]

Originally Posted by TswaneNguni

Knee problems ..... cycling and stepper machine Both low impact.Careful of running !! Also see if the ski/cross trainer works for you.Low impact,but depending on the angle at which it works,can cause stress on the ligaments with an underlying injury.

I don't know the mechanics behind this, but if I run on a flat course my knee hurts. Perhaps because my gate is longer and I'm running quicker. I can run hills, however, and get a great intense cardio without having my knees hurt as much. Gotta baby it, though.

[Brunotheboxer]

Chris what's your opinion on H-drol which is a pro-hormone?

[Grumpy Badger]

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

I don't know the mechanics behind this, but if I run on a flat course my knee hurts. Perhaps because my gate is longer and I'm running quicker. I can run hills, however, and get a great intense cardio without having my knees hurt as much. Gotta baby it, though.

Swim. Lots of lengths, front crawl. That'll make you blow.

[mtrunner]

Originally Posted by threemonkeys

Gary - that's awesome. You motivated me to the point that I skipped out of work and went home to work out (just got back to work). And 70 miles/week is crazy. I would have knee problems when I would get above 20 miles/week. Although I've found I can go pound the stairs outside and my knees are just fine. I think staying up on my toes during the stair routine works well for my old body.

I am glad I could motivate you! I have been really lucky and have had very few running injuries over the years. Running is definitely not for everybody. Keep it up!