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[DoraB]

Hey everyone, I just started getting back into shape and I'm sure some of you saw my post about doing "Insanity".

My question is..... Do you workout? and if so, what kind of workouts and diet do you do? I'm looking for new ideas =]

I also added a fun poll !

[redlion]

Hi! I don't really work out at all. I'm one of those, blessed by metabolism people.

I hope to never change my diet, and to start working out in 10 years or so, as my body starts to actively decline. I'm in the prime of my life (21) so I'm not too concerned

[Neoquest]

I work out for an hour every day pretty much just for fun and to stay fit.

[Altzer]

I use the elliptical trainer for 1 - 3 hours a day, I have it in my room so I just put my laptop on top of the display (with a podium pad so it doesn't overheat) and listen to music or watch tv shows and movies.

[Random]

Every day because I like taking my shirt off whenever possible.

[Boggart]

What about "yes because I need to stay healthy but actually hate it?"

[M1sterR]

I actually love to work out often. I work out 5 times a week, out of one of the two days i take a "break" on. I got swimming so technically no taking a break on one day.
as far as diet goes.. no really good at it.

[Kat]

what about "yes because i want to look good naked" ?

[redlion]

what about "yes because i want to look good naked" ?

There you go. There's a good reason.

[iceberg2477]

I workout for strength and size... and a bit of cardio.

No matter the exercise use free weights! (machines only if you're at the gym alone). Before you lift weights, do 5mins of high intensity cardio on the bike to raise body temp which preps your body to burn more calories.. then lift starting with squats... then end your workout with 30mins of running because for some reason i cant recall atm your body utilizes the natural hgh more efficiently. Ive been doing this since the start of the yr with great success

...and I look a lot better naked lol

[artificial]

P90X

[DoraB]

Good call everyone.

I like the poll suggestions too!!

I'm just sticking to high protein and tons of cardio.

[Kyouma]

What about "yes because I need to stay healthy but actually hate it?"

Exactly.

If I could just eat KFC fried chicken skin all day and sit in bed without any bad effects, i'd quit jogging in a heartbeat.

Edited by Kyouma, 31 July 2011 - 01:52 AM.

[iceberg2477]

Good call everyone.

I like the poll suggestions too!!

I'm just sticking to high protein and tons of cardio.

what is your goal?

[RWS]

I usually do 40-60 minutes on the elliptical every day. It is enjoyable because I watch movies that I download on my computer, so the time goes by really fast.

[Jake]

So right now I'm sitting on 'no because I have high metabolism' but I like working out.

[DoraB]

what is your goal?

I weigh 263 now. Since Insanity and eating healthy (2 weeks ago) I have lost 12 pounds and my shorts fit much better. I want to get down to 245 and then focus on putting muscle on and working harder on abs.

[necospes]

No, because it's boring as hell. There are too many ways to better spend my time lol.

[DoraB]

No, because it's boring as hell. There are too many ways to better spend my time lol.

Haha! I agree, but some workouts can be fun especially if you have some music on or do it with a friend. In my case, I just looked terrible haha!

[Darkthrone]

Yeah, I do it for various reasons mainly for aesthetic purposes. I hit the gym with a group of friends mainly just lifting weights, tend to stay away from cardio as I don't eat enough to justify burning extra calories. I do actually enjoy it as well, I used to spend a lot of my free time just fucking about on the PC and xbox etc and got really bored of just wasting my free hours (I work & study). I also lead a fairly "unhealthy" lifestyle ( too much partying ) so this kinda balances is out ( in my head ) and generally just makes me feel positive.

[Rooshy]

Ohgosh. I used to do insanity all the time in gym class. It's pretty fun doing it with friends.

I eat more than a whale (heck, I'm eating right now) so it's a good thing I have a fast metabolism, lol. I work out anyway for the sports I play though.

[M1sterR]

I actually used to go Box at a local boxing gym, but now that i graduated from High School and got a job, i go less frequent.
making it a lot harder for me to stay in shape. every now and then i go lift some weights with some friends but not as often as i would like too.
hopefully i will actually start working out more often though.

[BEEEEWRRYY]

I heard insanity is ridic from friends. All i do is gym it 3 times a week chest/back day1, day 2 is biceps, triceps abs, and day 3 is shoulders and maybe run or legs... thats about all i do. I'm not jacked or anything and I probably should do a bit more working out since I am jobless atm.

[M1sterR]

I wanted to try insanity, but it's to dang expensive.

[Rooshy]

If you're dedicated in doing it, then it's worth buying.