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08 October 2011, 03:12 PM
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Question for those into fitness / running
Been using the treadmill for 4 months now 
Some days i can do my routine with no probs - A combination of low speed, interspersed with increased speed sections, other days long steady speeds.. with short burts to increase the heart rate
Usually about 60 -65 minute loops
Some days its a doddle, others i really struggle... any ideas?
Cant see any pattern that stands out, diet is the same, so i cant see that as a factor
Weights down to 11-2 now
Any ideas?
Mart
Some days i can do my routine with no probs - A combination of low speed, interspersed with increased speed sections, other days long steady speeds.. with short burts to increase the heart rate
Usually about 60 -65 minute loops
Some days its a doddle, others i really struggle... any ideas?
Cant see any pattern that stands out, diet is the same, so i cant see that as a factor
Weights down to 11-2 now
Any ideas?
Mart
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08 October 2011, 03:21 PM
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To be honest buddy i would ask what your main goal is??
If its to lose weight (which you have stated you are doing) i wouldnt worry too much about the workout itself - your obviusly doing something right hey!
Everyone has good and bad days, dependant on lots of factors i.e sleep the night before, what youve eaten that day, water intake, long days at work, REST!!! - theres lots of variables buddy...
My main advice would be to stick at it, stay consistant, and dont be afraid to change things up a little if you feel its getting same old same old -
your body does become accustomed to what you throw at it, so make sure you give it something to challenge it!
Hope this helps fella
If its to lose weight (which you have stated you are doing) i wouldnt worry too much about the workout itself - your obviusly doing something right hey!
Everyone has good and bad days, dependant on lots of factors i.e sleep the night before, what youve eaten that day, water intake, long days at work, REST!!! - theres lots of variables buddy...
My main advice would be to stick at it, stay consistant, and dont be afraid to change things up a little if you feel its getting same old same old -
your body does become accustomed to what you throw at it, so make sure you give it something to challenge it!
Hope this helps fella
08 October 2011, 03:49 PM
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Music helps a lot, ive done various forms of training throughout my life having played rugby from 13 yrs old until i was 34.
Some days you can't be bothered, just get a load of your favourite music tracks and put them into an ipod or similar type player, its always easier to train or do running when your mind is occupied with something that makes you feel good rather than negative thoughts that make you feel as though you can't be bothered.
Some days you can't be bothered, just get a load of your favourite music tracks and put them into an ipod or similar type player, its always easier to train or do running when your mind is occupied with something that makes you feel good rather than negative thoughts that make you feel as though you can't be bothered.
08 October 2011, 04:01 PM
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To be honest buddy i would ask what your main goal is??
If its to lose weight (which you have stated you are doing) i wouldnt worry too much about the workout itself - your obviusly doing something right hey!
Everyone has good and bad days, dependant on lots of factors i.e sleep the night before, what youve eaten that day, water intake, long days at work, REST!!! - theres lots of variables buddy...
My main advice would be to stick at it, stay consistant, and dont be afraid to change things up a little if you feel its getting same old same old -
your body does become accustomed to what you throw at it, so make sure you give it something to challenge it!
Hope this helps fella
If its to lose weight (which you have stated you are doing) i wouldnt worry too much about the workout itself - your obviusly doing something right hey!
Everyone has good and bad days, dependant on lots of factors i.e sleep the night before, what youve eaten that day, water intake, long days at work, REST!!! - theres lots of variables buddy...
My main advice would be to stick at it, stay consistant, and dont be afraid to change things up a little if you feel its getting same old same old -
your body does become accustomed to what you throw at it, so make sure you give it something to challenge it!
Hope this helps fella
Cheers
At least i know its not just me then Mart
08 October 2011, 04:02 PM
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Music helps a lot, ive done various forms of training throughout my life having played rugby from 13 yrs old until i was 34.
Some days you can't be bothered, just get a load of your favourite music tracks and put them into an ipod or similar type player, its always easier to train or do running when your mind is occupied with something that makes you feel good rather than negative thoughts that make you feel as though you can't be bothered.
Some days you can't be bothered, just get a load of your favourite music tracks and put them into an ipod or similar type player, its always easier to train or do running when your mind is occupied with something that makes you feel good rather than negative thoughts that make you feel as though you can't be bothered.
Mart
08 October 2011, 04:09 PM
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Use the headphones that hook over your ears. Also, get out running, its much more interesting and you wilol get a real idea of how fast you are and how far you can do (if that is your goal, speed and distance)
08 October 2011, 04:18 PM
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Firstly I'd say get outside and run! Much nicer than the treadmill and better for you as you use more muscles (differing slope to terrain, bumpy bits, different surfaces, etc etc). Secondly, mix things up as suggested. You're doing the same time (an hour or so) each time. What you need to do is hour jogs mixed with 30/40 minutes runs where you do 8/10 intervals. Mix them up as well, 60 seconds one time, 2 mins the next, etc etc. You can also mix up the rests between intervals..... :-) A good one of the track used to be 10x350m with 50m recovery. You'd just about slowed to a jog at the end and it was off again ....
Enjoy!
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Been using the treadmill for 4 months now
Some days i can do my routine with no probs - A combination of low speed, interspersed with increased speed sections, other days long steady speeds.. with short burts to increase the heart rate
Usually about 60 -65 minute loops
Some days its a doddle, others i really struggle... any ideas?
Cant see any pattern that stands out, diet is the same, so i cant see that as a factor
Weights down to 11-2 now
Any ideas?
Mart
Some days i can do my routine with no probs - A combination of low speed, interspersed with increased speed sections, other days long steady speeds.. with short burts to increase the heart rate
Usually about 60 -65 minute loops
Some days its a doddle, others i really struggle... any ideas?
Cant see any pattern that stands out, diet is the same, so i cant see that as a factor
Weights down to 11-2 now
Any ideas?
Mart
Running intervals has been great for me with my diet - lost nearly 2 & 1/2 stone in 9 weeks
60 Minutes is quite a long time, how often are you doing that?
08 October 2011, 07:02 PM
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Indeed it is. For most moderately fit amateur runners 60 minutes continuous running on the road would amount to between 6 and 9 miles, or between 1/4 and 1/3 of a marathon. It shouldn't surprise anyone that they sometimes struggle to knock distances like that out day in and day out, and not feel it a bit.
08 October 2011, 07:12 PM
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Recovery time, how much I've drunk, what I've eaten and when and even general motivation all play a factor for me.
Running intervals has been great for me with my diet - lost nearly 2 & 1/2 stone in 9 weeks
60 Minutes is quite a long time, how often are you doing that?
Running intervals has been great for me with my diet - lost nearly 2 & 1/2 stone in 9 weeks
60 Minutes is quite a long time, how often are you doing that?
08 October 2011, 08:19 PM
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Indeed it is. For most moderately fit amateur runners 60 minutes continuous running on the road would amount to between 6 and 9 miles, or between 1/4 and 1/3 of a marathon. It shouldn't surprise anyone that they sometimes struggle to knock distances like that out day in and day out, and not feel it a bit.
I dont run constantly , im nowhere near that fit lol. Its walking 4+mph interspaced with bouts of running / jogging - .5 -1 miles or times ie 15 - 20 minutes .. or 2/2 2 mins walking/ 2 running or distances .. 2 tenths running then two walking and switch constantly And having the treadmill on the incline setting adds to the fun as well
(Being on the small side, i dont get the advantage of a large gait lol) so the little legs are going twice as fast lol
I do it every other day ....
Since June when i started ive lost 40lb near on 3 stone
got from 14 stone to a 11-2
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Used to have a cup of coffee or tea before starting..... the caffiene is certainly a lift if nothing else
Mart
08 October 2011, 09:13 PM
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whats your goals, lossing bodyfat? just out and out fitness?
if youve stagnated in weight/bf wise, then your doing something wrong.(if your trying to loose more)
no point doing the same thing and expecting different results.
loosing bodyfat is, slightly different to being ultimatley healthy.
or just lacking general motivation?
if youve stagnated in weight/bf wise, then your doing something wrong.(if your trying to loose more)
no point doing the same thing and expecting different results.
loosing bodyfat is, slightly different to being ultimatley healthy.
or just lacking general motivation?
08 October 2011, 09:42 PM
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I can run about 4 miles outside in variable times. The rule I have is that I don't stop. Even if I'm running slowly, I'm running....
Been ill this week, so haven't run since treadmill on Tuesday, prefer to be outside as I actually run further and faster. Music, as mentioned before is really important! I have the ministry of sound running tracks which builds up tempo and keeps you focussed. There is one really uplifting track on there which really gets me going lol
Been ill this week, so haven't run since treadmill on Tuesday, prefer to be outside as I actually run further and faster. Music, as mentioned before is really important! I have the ministry of sound running tracks which builds up tempo and keeps you focussed. There is one really uplifting track on there which really gets me going lol
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I dont run constantly , im nowhere near that fit lol. Its walking 4+mph interspaced with bouts of running / jogging - .5 -1 miles or times ie 15 - 20 minutes .. or 2/2 2 mins walking/ 2 running or distances .. 2 tenths running then two walking and switch constantly And having the treadmill on the incline setting adds to the fun as well
(Being on the small side, i dont get the advantage of a large gait lol) so the little legs are going twice as fast lol
I do it every other day ....
Since June when i started ive lost 40lb near on 3 stone
got from 14 stone to a 11-2
Mart
(Being on the small side, i dont get the advantage of a large gait lol) so the little legs are going twice as fast lol
I do it every other day ....
Since June when i started ive lost 40lb near on 3 stone
got from 14 stone to a 11-2
Mart
I run flat out (10mph) for 1-2 miles then walk at 3mph until I feel like I can go again and run as long as I can.
Was only on the running machine for 30 minutes yesterday but left the hr monitor on for 20 minutes afterwards, burnt 700 calories in 50 minutes
08 October 2011, 10:58 PM
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It's good, no a brilliant feeling, to be fit and not have to worry about taking the stairs if the lift doesn't work, etc etc but if you're just after losing weight then CUT THE PORTION SIZE AND CUT THE CR*P.
Dave
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