Ok you lazy bunch of gun nuts…2022 is upon us. Need to lose a little weight? Need to set a goal and have some encouragement? Need to get in shape? Need to ask questions about fitness? This is the thread for you.
While my goal is running, you may want to start with keeping track of steps. I originally started with 10k steps a day walking. Now I average 14-15k a day with running added in. Other at home exercises are push ups, sit ups, reverse dips (I use the bath tub edge), jumping Jack’s, etc.
Rules for this thread:
Set a Goal
Keep track of your goal in this thread
Encourage others
No thread sliding or I will boot you.
My goal: run 1000 miles in 2022 (2.74 miles/day, roughly 85 miles/month) it doesn’t have to be consecutive days.
I spend too much time behind a desk and not enough being active, especially this time of year. I usually work out at least four days a week, but only for 45 minutes to an hour. This is way below where I was for most of my life. I will get out from behind that desk on Jan. 21st.
My goal will be to look in the mirror and not be pissed at the guy looking back at me.
I will do all of the Murph exercises, but walk instead of running. On alternate days, work out on my weight machine and dumbbells.
IF y’all see me running you need to haul ass cause there’s something really bad behind me.
I don’t need to lose weight but I gotta pick up some speed for college track races in the spring and a triathlon in the summer. Would that qualify me to join this party?
Firstly, welcome to the forums! That’s exciting to be able to compete in T&F… Don’t let the pursuit of money (and the perfect firearm!) keep you from maintaining your health. I don’t think the OP will disqualify you for being in shape, but you’ll have to tell us the races you ran and your times
My goals aren’t really cardio focused. Maybe should be, but I plan to continue and build on my current schedule of alternating ab workout (somewhat cardio intensive)/deep stretching and flexibility with weightlifting the other days Monday-Saturday. I’ve got a decent bench and only dumbbells but I can make up the lack of intensity with sets/reps and multiple exercises.
Need to get a good used bowflex or comparable on craigslist.
My weather app said it was 16 where I live. Coldest run I’ve ever done, miserable, then I get back home and it turns out my app was wrong. The real temperature was -6. Brrr
Just short of a year ago I started a daily walking regimen with the dog as my FBS and A1C had rocketed during both COVID camping as well as recovering from a head/back injury. Started out at 1/3 of a mile and am presently walking anywhere from 30-50 minutes six days a week. I don’t do the scale but I’m down to the innermost notch on my belt and have to tuck in my sweatshirt to keep my pants from falling down. I’d say I’ve lost about 2.5-3" on my waistline. Dog (Laborador) has definitely trimmed down she is one lean mean doggo machine.
I live almost 13’ ASL. My whole life. I’ve been to NW Alabama a couple of times. It took me 2 days to acclimate to the altitude. No kidding. I think I’d pass away arriving at 9,000’.
I’d say I’ve lost about 2.5-3" on my waistline. Dog (Laborador) has definitely trimmed down she is one lean mean doggo machine.