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Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by Meow
(Post 9070589)
You are about half Nigella's size!
Nigella has a lovely face, but a huge arse (which is why she is usually shot from the waist up) but I bet she is way nicer, more interesting, intelligent and fun than that McKeith freak. I know which one I'd rather have as a friend. And yes, that other woman(is she really???), is frightening. Can't be bothered with torturing myself (exercise). Done that before, was all muscled up ...but I do actually prefer myself now. I like a good walk though. Preferably at a beach :D |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by shiva
(Post 9068701)
slow daily exercise will consist of a treadmill desk which i will be building next week
http://bit.ly/gIKnNh |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
The russian army has a simple solution to this:
3 core excercises - pressup, squats and leg raises do them slowly one pressup should last you 5 min just to warm up - in one continous motion) (then working up to 15 mins) - this is just one pressup most people cant do a single pressup for 30 sec for running there are various breathing excercises that will physcially drain you in 10 mins A gym session shouldnt last you more than 20 mins if done correctly and intensely |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by UKCityGent
(Post 9080974)
The russian army has a simple solution to this:
3 core excercises - pressup, squats and leg raises do them slowly one pressup should last you 5 min just to warm up - in one continous motion) (then working up to 15 mins) - this is just one pressup most people cant do a single pressup for 30 sec for running there are various breathing excercises that will physcially drain you in 10 mins A gym session shouldnt last you more than 20 mins if done correctly and intensely |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
I have never understood the need for a personal trainer - just like a shrink - Bandler of NLP once said something like its in a shrinks interest to keep you as sick as possible rather than offer the solution which would reduce his salary.
Same thing for a PT - keeps you in a gym for 1 hr as it fits with his schedule and salary expectations ! |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by Blue Cat
(Post 9069319)
, water is the key to weightloss,
"Its okay, i drink a litre of water for every one of the five big mac supersize i eat daily. Why am i still a fat bastard? as BC on BE said water is the key to weightloss?.." jesus wept woman:D |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by commander
(Post 9081796)
most simplistic quote of 2011 to date.
"Its okay, i drink a litre of water for every one of the five big mac supersize i eat daily. Why am i still a fat bastard? as BC on BE said water is the key to weightloss?.." jesus wept woman:D |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by Blue Cat
(Post 9081812)
:rolleyes: you know what I meant!!
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Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by commander
(Post 9081820)
i never...
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Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by Blue Cat
(Post 9081856)
well you have never done Weight Watchers or any diet, as all the ones I have done recommend an increased intake in water
Some people drink hardly no water |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
fantastic!! well done- posting this here is a a good motivator.
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Re: Shape Up in 2011
omg, i just watched the documentary about britain's fattest man...enough to put you off food for life...
shame, he seems like a nice guy... MM, xx |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by Madam Medusa
(Post 9082032)
omg, i just watched the documentary about britain's fattest man...enough to put you off food for life...
shame, he seems like a nice guy... MM, xx |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by Blue Cat
(Post 9082037)
I watched it this morning, Atilla and I nearly came to blows over it, I thought he was a nice guy as well, I hope he loses the weight
MM, xx |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by Blue Cat
(Post 9082037)
I watched it this morning, Atilla and I nearly came to blows over it, I thought he was a nice guy as well, I hope he loses the weight
You mean a fight nearly broke out? Or you nearly performed oral sex on him? |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
plan well underway now, too early to see any losses but i am in enough whole body painings to know i'm on the right track. roll on rest day today
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Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by commander
(Post 9081909)
An increased intake in water is recommended for healthier living, diet or no diet.
Some people drink hardly no water most people dont drink nearly enough plain old fashioned water, especially here, between heat outdoors and dehydrating aircon systems we have to be more vigilant |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by UKCityGent
(Post 9081028)
I have never understood the need for a personal trainer - just like a shrink - Bandler of NLP once said something like its in a shrinks interest to keep you as sick as possible rather than offer the solution which would reduce his salary.
Same thing for a PT - keeps you in a gym for 1 hr as it fits with his or her schedule and salary expectations ! Most of my clients come to me just twice a week and the majority of them have been coming to me for over a year. A lot of people also need the support and encouragement to change their eating habits and maintain a healthy eating for life regime. |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by Patsy Stoned
(Post 9083357)
A lot of people don't have the self discipline to push themselves that extra bit to make the exercises work. They also may not have an understanding how to do exercises correctly or use the machines properly.
Most of my clients come to me just twice a week and the majority of them have been coming to me for over a year. A lot of people also need the support and encouragement to change their eating habits and maintain a healthy eating for life regime. |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by Patsy Stoned
(Post 9083357)
A lot of people don't have the self discipline to push themselves that extra bit to make the exercises work. They also may not have an understanding how to do exercises correctly or use the machines properly.
Most of my clients come to me just twice a week and the majority of them have been coming to me for over a year. A lot of people also need the support and encouragement to change their eating habits and maintain a healthy eating for life regime. Its hard to imagine how you can screw up basic excercises that i described. But each to their own i suppose. |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by UKCityGent
(Post 9083868)
104 hours a year - wow im in the wrong business :)
Its hard to imagine how you can screw up basic excercises that i described. But each to their own i suppose. Even basic exercises have to be done correctly, and there are more ways of doing them incorrectly than correctly. Plus, there are variations for each exercise--for squats, for example, three different foot positions (plus whether or not to elevate your heels), three different stances, how deep to go, whether to lock your knees at the top or not, whether or not to be explosive on the positive part of the exercise, and so on. And then you've got squat variations: power, front, full, olympic, split, sissy, back, overhead, prisoner, uni, sumo etc. You don't need a PT, but one way or another you need to know what you're doing. |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by UKCityGent
(Post 9083868)
104 hours a year - wow im in the wrong business :)
Its hard to imagine how you can screw up basic excercises that i described. But each to their own i suppose. People do sport and keepfit for a variety of reasons ranging from meeting people, to muscle definition to aerobic and cardiovascular improvement. doing a 20 minute gym session is of absolutely no use to me. Any run under 1 hour or is a waste of time. PT's like PS provide motivation, knowledge and understanding to her clients giving them an understanding of 'what' they are actually doing when working out. How many people on here actually know their resting heart rate, VO2Max and aerobic threshold values. These are critically important for maximising a cardiovascular workout. most people think trotting along on a treadmill for 30 mins twice a week is actually going to improve their fitness... |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Guys calm down you need to relax and breathe :thumbup:
As i said i base things on my experience - others may have different experiences Have a propserous and phyically fit 2011 |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by UKCityGent
(Post 9084214)
Guys calm down you need to relax and breathe :thumbup:
As i said i base things on my experience - others may have different experiences Have a propserous and phyically fit 2011 |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by commander
(Post 9083889)
How many people on here actually know their resting heart rate, VO2Max and aerobic threshold values.
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Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by commander
(Post 9084432)
what is your HR when calm? :D
Maybe we should do a thread on progress for a run (not my fave activity) - is there a Middle East marathon (or half) - good way to link it with your charity as well ?? |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by EmiratesMillhouse
(Post 9084792)
How many on here care?
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Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by commander
(Post 9085553)
you, they should
My point is, I, like the majority, would like to be fit/fitter - but I am not interested in being an athlete. I am therefore quite happy doing the odd bike ride, gym session or game of tennis. I really couldn't care less about oxygen intake levels, resting heart rates or any other measure that wasn't used 60 years ago. I just want to do my bit and get a red face. |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by Bahtatboy
(Post 9083886)
You only need ONE visit to a gym to understand how people can screw up any exercise. Most people don't even know how to breathe when exercising, and most trainers either don't know or don't teach it. PTs like Patsy are one in a thousand, most I wouldn't trust to pack my kit bag. And if you don't do the exercises correctly, not only won't you get maximal benefit from them, you also run the risk of injury.
You don't need a PT, but one way or another you need to know what you're doing.
Originally Posted by commander
(Post 9083889)
PT's like PS provide motivation, knowledge and understanding to her clients giving them an understanding of 'what' they are actually doing when working out. @ citygent........I don't just work 2 hours a week! I start classes at 6am and finish at 7.30pm, it is my clients that only come to me twice a week!!!! :) AND I guarantee that you would not be able to complete 1 of my lower body workouts :D |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
I'm skiing at the end of the month.
Any additional exercises to help a 39 yr old with a knackered right knee (v old footy injury - no ACL) see through the week? Usually swim and cycle. |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by saudiflares
(Post 9085736)
I'm skiing at the end of the month.
Any additional exercises to help a 39 yr old with a knackered right knee (v old footy injury - no ACL) see through the week? Usually swim and cycle. With knee injuries it is important to maintain a proper position when exercising, however, without knowing and seeing how the knee reacts to different exercises it is impossible ..and unethical for me to recommend any exercises. |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
I don't actually have a doctor - does that sound strange?
My exercise regime will comprise an additional 10 mins a day standing on one leg throwing a tennis ball against a wall. Horace goes skiing! :thumbup: |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by saudiflares
(Post 9085826)
I don't actually have a doctor - does that sound strange?
My exercise regime will comprise an additional 10 mins a day standing on one leg throwing a tennis ball against a wall. Horace goes skiing! :thumbup: I can recommend a very good Sports Therapist if you need 1 Victoria Roper at the Osteopathic Health Centre 04 3487366. You should really get your knee checked before you go. |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by EmiratesMillhouse
(Post 9085572)
...but like 99% of the british population I wouldn't know what do with the information.
My point is, I, like the majority, would like to be fit/fitter - but I am not interested in being an athlete. I am therefore quite happy doing the odd bike ride, gym session or game of tennis. I really couldn't care less about oxygen intake levels, resting heart rates or any other measure that wasn't used 60 years ago. I just want to do my bit and get a red face. Once you learn about your body, you also learn to push it in certain ways with an absolute knowledge of what you are doing. Its not for everyone, but then again, sitting in pubs drinking and smoking isnt for everyone either. |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by saudiflares
(Post 9085736)
I'm skiing at the end of the month.
Any additional exercises to help a 39 yr old with a knackered right knee (v old footy injury - no ACL) see through the week? Usually swim and cycle. |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by UKCityGent
(Post 9085126)
No idea - but im always smiling
Maybe we should do a thread on progress for a run (not my fave activity) - is there a Middle East marathon (or half) - good way to link it with your charity as well ?? Anyone else doing this? |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by saudiflares
(Post 9085826)
I don't actually have a doctor - does that sound strange?
My exercise regime will comprise an additional 10 mins a day standing on one leg throwing a tennis ball against a wall. Horace goes skiing! :thumbup: The possible rotation and also lateral stresses are going to be very very risky with your ACL not being right... I would not do it. PS I thought my leg was better and then tore all the ligaments a second time roller skating - same lateral motion, just snapped and went down very hard and fast.... |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by Patsy Stoned
(Post 9085688)
Thanks for your support guys xxxx
@ citygent........I don't just work 2 hours a week! I start classes at 6am and finish at 7.30pm, it is my clients that only come to me twice a week!!!! :) AND I guarantee that you would not be able to complete 1 of my lower body workouts :D Next time im in Dubai i may drop you a mail :D |
Re: Shape Up in 2011
Confession time .... I still haven't had my session with my personal trainer :o
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Re: Shape Up in 2011
Originally Posted by Blue Cat
(Post 9086288)
Confession time .... I still haven't had my session with my personal trainer :o
Come on sort it out, then you will be motivated to continue. |
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