Health, Good Practises, and Exercise

[44267547]

I qualified that (100 lb) by saying core exercises which are on a machine, core twist, back extension and crunches, a 100 lbs baby...

I know, I was just being the smart *** that I am. Keep up the good work when you can.

You are exactly right about home exercise not being as satisfying as in a gym.

It’s a great alternative, but it just simply can’t replace the majority of what I was doing in the gym prior. But I’m thankful that I have the opportunity even have exercise equipment at home With a dedicated room with everything I need temporarily, especially when you can’t even find it and if you can find it, be prepared to pay a very high premium.

 

[yaxomoxay]

Let's admit it.
I've been eating like crap.
I've not been exercising as I should've.

 

[Huntn]

I know, I was just being the smart *** that I am. Keep up the good work when you can.




It’s a great alternative, but it just simply can’t replace the majority of what I was doing in the gym prior. But I’m thankful that I have the opportunity even have exercise equipment at home With a dedicated room with everything I need temporarily, especially when you can’t even find it and if you can find it, be prepared to pay a very high premium.

The gym is a dedicated space where you are not as likely to be disturbed.

 

[44267547]

The gym is a dedicated space where you are not as likely to be disturbed.

Yup, you’re right. And about three years ago I documented in this very thread that I had a home gym with everything that I needed, but I was constantly getting distracted with phone calls and other things of such, where I wanted to commit to a gym to break away from the ‘home environment’, that’s when I started the Pre-Planning for the bodybuilding routine. In the gym, I put on my AirPods and zone out into my world, and that’s what I really miss most. I still have these in-home distractions that never let me fully commit to my workout.

Although the gym is usually distraction free, being that I was a regular go-er five days a week, I made a lot of nice connections with other members, striking up conversations about whatever, some of them who I actually even helped with their workout routines. That’s something that I also miss, is the friendships developed.

Even from working home right now, part of me just wants to get my gear and drive up to the gym, but there’s too many others that exhibit ‘willful negligence‘ that I’d rather not risk it until we see more stability.

 

[44267547]

Let's admit it.
I've been eating like crap.
I've not been exercising as I should've.

If I recall, I remember you said you were headed back to the gym when they reopened in Texas in June (Or you seemed excited to). I got to give you credit, I wasn’t really willing to make that commitment given the obvious situation we are all in. We have a complete change of four seasons and falls are beautiful here, it’s really encouraging to be outside more to watch to change of colors with the of input cardio.

As of today, it’s 72°, sunny and speaking of, I’m headed out to do my cardio right now, followed by mowing the yard, And derailing a few cars to boot!

Press on Yaxo!

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

I was discouraged today when I learned that the YMCA has removed it’s mask requirement from the weight/exercise room. You are supposed to wear a mask in common areas, but don’t have to when exercising. Even if I continue to wear a mask, I’m not sure being in a room with huffing and puffing people is a good place for me to be. This is unfortunate because weights, even if they are relatively light weights, 30-100 lb (the higher number for core exercises) has become an important facet of my workout routine.

My physician told me that the mask protect other people from YOU, it does little to protect you from other people not wearing a mask. The idea is that the virus particles in their exhalations, etc, are trapped in a properly fitting mask. If they are free to be carried by air currents, they will be able to infect you if they land in mucus areas, like eyes, nose mouth. So if they are saying no masks are required for people in an area where you damn well know there are forced exhalations and lots of sweat possibly flying around, I'd just go and quit, and see if I can get my money back. If they ask why, exhale forcefully, and say 'There! You want to breath in that?'. It's so sad that so many governments are so completely down playing this pandemic. In my state, the GOP are completely removing all of the governors powers to regulate or suggest ways to handle public emergencies. It's even more damaging than that, but they are listening to the gyms and other loud groups who demand the right to spread the virus to as many paying customers as they can get in the door. It's tragic...

And nothing has changed from February. It's still out there, it's still just as bad, and it's also mutating! AThey are finding more strains of it now than ever. Most virologists seem to be saying that it really could mutate into a much more communicable and deadly strain. Imagine a strain that is 70% lethal! Even 25% morbidity would be horrific. Most cities would run out of storage trailers and sutible ground to bury the bodies.

I would just quit. People that go to that area will be contaminated, and if they go back into common areas, they will spread that contamination all over the place.

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

You are exactly right about home exercise not being as satisfying as in a gym.

Satisfying? We are in a pandemic. To me, satisfying is doing the best job you can to not go insane, and keep active and fit. The LAST place I'd want to be is in a gym with other people. I've been in far too many gyms where the last thing that goes through anyone's mind is decency and regard for others. Far too many get 'tunnel vision', and act like no one is there but them. Pass...

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

The gym is a dedicated space where you are not as likely to be disturbed.

What gym did you go to? I was always getting pestered, or leered at. 'Are you done?' With 20 more minutes of MY time on the machine. 'Do you want to work out together?' so they can hog MY time on a machine. 'You should be lifting(doing that) like this (demonstrates the EXACT way I was doing the exercise)!'

There *were* times I was unmolested, but so many times it was just ridiculous. LEAVE ME ALONE!!! I bought my own stuff, piece by piece. The only thing that interrupts me is the dog!

 

[D.T.]

What gym did you go to? I was always getting pestered, or leered at. 'Are you done?' With 20 more minutes of MY time on the machine. 'Do you want to work out together?' so they can hog MY time on a machine. 'You should be lifting(doing that) like this (demonstrates the EXACT way I was doing the exercise)!'

Same here, I much more prefer our home equipment - the logistics of driving to the gym, parking, waiting for a machine/weights and I have __zero__ desire to have any chit chats with other members.

I mean, this ...

I had a home gym with everything that I needed, but I was constantly getting distracted with phone calls and other things of such [...]

Turn off your phone. Solved.

I mean, it's not like most people aren't carrying a phone into the gym anyway. What else disturbs anyone at their house? I workout, the wife works out, simple to take turns in the space, our little G is virtual schooling so home, but she totally does her own thing (and heck, the main "gym" area is in her office space, we all just wear headphones

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

Turn off your phone. Solved.

I mean, it's not like most people aren't carrying a phone into the gym anyway. What else disturbs anyone at their house? I workout, the wife works out, simple to take turns in the space, our little G is virtual schooling so home, but she totally does her own thing (and heck, the main "gym" area is in her office space, we all just wear headphones

Well, I know that. When I was a rabid gym goer, I was first working at a university and was on call occasionally. Yeah, in the middle of a workout for an hour I get calls. The whole time I'm doing stuff around the house, no calls.

Then I moved on, and started my own business. I remember actually participating in a conference call with a client, who had scheduled the call a week prior but called me last minute to get me on the call, while I was doing a stepper workout. The machine was quiet enough, and with mute, I was able to avoid them hearing me huffing and puffing until I had to comment. I also did some calls on my bike trainer too. They just hear the constant background noise, and think I'm in a room with a loud fan. But sometimes it was busy, so a few times I had to just bail on a workout and join the real world, a little sweatier, but ready to go. For the most part it worked out fine. Although I was surprised at the clients that were blown away with the thought of riding 100 miles on a bike.

 

[D.T.]

The machine was quiet enough, and with mute, I was able to avoid them hearing me huffing and puffing until I had to comment. I also did some calls on my bike trainer too. They just hear the constant background noise, and think I'm in a room with a loud fan.

OMG, hahaha, I have to try this now

Anyway, right, my point, like you, I didn't see the gym as particularly more isolating, or having less interruptions, etc., vs. what we experience now at home. I also work from home, so I'm sort of use to the environment here, how to put a few measures into place to prevent being bothered, sort of just did the same with the workouts.

The classes at the gym were extra bothersome, because they did require some minimal interaction, things like cycling meant being up there an extra 20-25 minutes to get a bike (and winding up with a "clicker" vs. our bike, which is completely silent).

We also added a TV to the workout space, so it's nice for projecting a cycle/ride, or even running a show/news/music/etc.

 

[yaxomoxay]

If I recall, I remember you said you were headed back to the gym when they reopened in Texas in June (Or you seemed excited to)
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Press on Yaxo!

Thanks! I actually used your post to motivate myself this weekend. You helped me recall how I felt when the gym was closed, which in turn helped me in setting the tone of my inner dialogue. I won't hide it, past three weeks have been crazy, but: no excuses.

 

[yaxomoxay]

Satisfying? We are in a pandemic. To me, satisfying is doing the best job you can to not go insane, and keep active and fit. The LAST place I'd want to be is in a gym with other people. I've been in far too many gyms where the last thing that goes through anyone's mind is decency and regard for others. Far too many get 'tunnel vision', and act like no one is there but them. Pass...

Just my personal experience, but I must say that I see way more compliance at my gym than at the grocery store or other places. I see people with masks - on their nose too! - and everybody I see cleans the instruments with disinfectant that is provided by the gym. I also see staff cleaning tools quite regularly.

At the grocery store: it's a zoo.

 

[44267547]

Thanks! I actually used your post to motivate myself this weekend. You helped me recall how I felt when the gym was closed, which in turn helped me in setting the tone of my inner dialogue. I won't hide it, past three weeks have been crazy, but: no excuses.

Killer post! Now, that’s what I like to hear starting my Monday!

I would like to get back to the gym, but others are exhibiting willful negligence and loss of due regard for others safety with C/19 And it’s just not safe in my area right now. But...When we have downturn in cases, I’m planning a comeback for the bodybuilding and turning the dial up a bit.

But this isn’t about me, we are will in this together to make an impact in our lives the best we can physically with what resources we have around us. Gyms will always be here, but in the meantime with what I have at home and outside, let’s get it Yaxo!

 

[PinkyMacGodess]

Just my personal experience, but I must say that I see way more compliance at my gym than at the grocery store or other places. I see people with masks - on their nose too! - and everybody I see cleans the instruments with disinfectant that is provided by the gym. I also see staff cleaning tools quite regularly.

At the grocery store: it's a zoo.

I was going by my past experiences at gyms frequented by grunting neanderthal primates hooked on testosterone and anabolic steroids. It was a nightmare there some days. Signs saying to not drop weights, and slam them, yet they would drop, slam, leer, grunt, preen, throw sweat all over, leave soaked towels draped on machines, etc. Yeah, maybe it was a 'bad gym', but even the lycra princesses were pretty neanderthal too. And don't try to get in between a princess and her hour long session on a stepper back in the day. It was taking your life into your hands and smashing it on the floor. I was yelled at once. 'YOU TOOK TOO LONG! I TIMED YOU! YOU TOOK AN EXTRA FIVE MINUTES AND I HAVE TO GET MY WORKOUT DONE AND PICK UP THE KIDS!!! I'M REPORTING YOU AND YOU WILL BE KICKED OUT!!!' Holy cow... All that silicone and incisions, I expected her to explode! Ewww...

 

[yaxomoxay]

I was going by my past experiences at gyms frequented by grunting neanderthal primates hooked on testosterone and anabolic steroids. It was a nightmare there some days. Signs saying to not drop weights, and slam them, yet they would drop, slam, leer, grunt, preen, throw sweat all over, leave soaked towels draped on machines, etc. Yeah, maybe it was a 'bad gym', but even the lycra princesses were pretty neanderthal too. And don't try to get in between a princess and her hour long session on a stepper back in the day. It was taking your life into your hands and smashing it on the floor. I was yelled at once. 'YOU TOOK TOO LONG! I TIMED YOU! YOU TOOK AN EXTRA FIVE MINUTES AND I HAVE TO GET MY WORKOUT DONE AND PICK UP THE KIDS!!! I'M REPORTING YOU AND YOU WILL BE KICKED OUT!!!' Holy cow... All that silicone and incisions, I expected her to explode! Ewww...

Oh trust me, I hear you. I am just reporting my personal experience, I am sure that each gym is going to be different from the others. I think that regular gym-goers are afraid that if they behave like crap, the gym might close. Usually their only social life is at the gym, so the prospective of closing gyms again might be enough of a deterrent. Actually I personally witnessed one dude being arrested (yes, arrested) for refusing to wear a mask after staff told him AND reacting violently to the request.

 

[yaxomoxay]

Killer post! Now, that’s what I like to hear starting my Monday!

I would like to get back to the gym, but others are exhibiting willful negligence and loss of due regard for others safety with C/19 And it’s just not safe in my area right now. But...When we have downturn in cases, I’m planning a comeback for the bodybuilding and turning the dial up a bit.

But this isn’t about me, we are will in this together to make an impact in our lives the best we can physically with what resources we have around us. Gyms will always be here, but in the meantime with what I have at home and outside, let’s get it Yaxo!

yes! let's get it! We'll be the best we can be!

I think that ultimately we'll have to make choices based on where we live, how we live, etc, and the type of behavior we observe. As I mentioned already, grocery stores scare the heck out of me at the moment (Target, Kroger, Albertsons, WalMart); I complained about it months ago in the Covid-19 informational thread. I see lots of people with their nose sticking out, or removing masks to smell spices, or to talk, etc. and often people don't stay 6ft from each other. Heck, one or two weeks ago this lady came in with her toddler; kid had no mask which was not the problem: the problem is that he was coughing like there's no tomorrow. I see the opposite behavior at my gym (LA Fitness), and I see people being called out if their nose is out, or if they don't clean the various objects.

 

[44267547]

yes! let's get it! We'll be the best we can be!

I think that ultimately we'll have to make choices based on where we live, how we live, etc, and the type of behavior we observe. As I mentioned already, grocery stores scare the heck out of me at the moment (Target, Kroger, Albertsons, WalMart); I complained about it months ago in the Covid-19 informational thread. I see lots of people with their nose sticking out, or removing masks to smell spices, or to talk, etc. and often people don't stay 6ft from each other. Heck, one or two weeks ago this lady came in with her toddler; kid had no mask which was not the problem: the problem is that he was coughing like there's no tomorrow. I see the opposite behavior at my gym (LA Fitness), and I see people being called out if their nose is out, or if they don't clean the various objects.

You’re absolutely right, it’s gyms that are actually decently structured in terms of enforcing the regulations with safety measures by separating machines, masking, more detailed sanitizing with high touch points, etc. (Although locker rooms can be problematic) It’s sometimes the general public in stores that are touching open produce With their hands after touching a grocery cart, especially with healthy food options, most of that is ‘open produce’ that’s not pre-bagged, and that’s a problem.

I do have some of my groceries delivered, (which you do pay a small premium), but I’m totally fine with that, which means less exposure for me.

Anyways, back to the gym eventually. All in due time my friend, all in due time.

 

[Huntn]

What gym did you go to? I was always getting pestered, or leered at. 'Are you done?' With 20 more minutes of MY time on the machine. 'Do you want to work out together?' so they can hog MY time on a machine. 'You should be lifting(doing that) like this (demonstrates the EXACT way I was doing the exercise)!'

There *were* times I was unmolested, but so many times it was just ridiculous. LEAVE ME ALONE!!! I bought my own stuff, piece by piece. The only thing that interrupts me is the dog!

YMCA, no one bugged me to hurry up. However I was tempted to bug other elder types when they camp, sit on a machine, read their phone, one went as far as reading a book between sets! 👀

 

[rainafterthesun]

YMCA, no one bugged me to hurry up. However I was tempted to bug other elder types when they camp, sit on a machine, read their phone, one went as far as reading a book between sets! 👀

The one month I went to a gym, i saw a lady in full street clothes (top, pants and a trench coat) doing steps on some machine...

im obviously not a gym rat.

I believe in everything moderation. Food, excerise (usually in the form of walking, dancing (club not professional), etc).

but lately I’ve been upping my exercise bc I want to do whole day hiking trips and while I used to be able to do so without little excerise/training before hand, that was also when I was a teenager and just naturally had more energy/stamina? Hiked up a mountain in Yosemite with some classmates and was one of the first ones to the top.

so I’ve brought wrist/ankle weights to help me. Now I just need something for cardio and I’m half tempted to get a peloton but likely won’t. Not bc of the price but because of being stuck indoors.

gym has never been my go to begin with. I like being outdoors much more.

also forgot to mention I have this knee issue and I’ve been told by my PT that running is out of the picture (loved sprinting but after awhile my knee would hurt) and definitely no heels. Ugh.

 

[jdechko]

Now I just need something for cardio and I’m half tempted to get a peloton but likely won’t. Not bc of the price but because of being stuck indoors.

One possibility is a regular bike + trainer combo. Find a comfortable bike whether mountain, road, hybrid or cruiser. You can pick up a used magnetic trainer for maybe $20-50 or go all the way up to a smart trainer that automatically adjusts the resistance. Add in a speed sensor and maybe a cadence sensor and you can run Zwift, trainer road or another bike workout app if you want more structured.

you can easily take the bike off the trainer for outdoor rides.

 

[D.T.]

One possibility is a regular bike + trainer combo. Find a comfortable bike whether mountain, road, hybrid or cruiser. You can pick up a used magnetic trainer for maybe $20-50 or go all the way up to a smart trainer that automatically adjusts the resistance. Add in a speed sensor and maybe a cadence sensor and you can run Zwift, trainer road or another bike workout app if you want more structured.

you can easily take the bike off the trainer for outdoor rides.

Yep, if you want to own an actual bike and mix it up with indoor training, that's an awesome idea.

@rainafterthesun

In addition to the solid idea above, if you do want a stationary bike, just consider getting a good bike from Sunny, Schwinn - 40+ lb flywheel, magnetic resistance, belt drive are huge pluses, then if you want to use cycle shoes, SPD clips for the pedals, and probably a device holder/rack (the pedals you can add yourself, but there's plenty of options that include all the aforementioned right out of the box).

Add a cadence sensor (ex: Wahoo for ~$40), and instead of the Peloton cycle subscription for $39/month, get the app for iOS for $13/month. The bike should be under $700, plus the subscription, you're under $900 for the first year

The app works great, can be combined with heart rate sensors, records cadence including a later model Apple Watch, it integrated very cleanly into the Health/Workout apps. Plus, you get all the other non-cycle workouts (running, HIIT, Yoga, all sorts of good stuff).

I have a post back a few pages that goes into the non-Peloton cycle experience in a little more detail

 

[D.T.]

@rainafterthesun

Oh, here's those couple of posts, original, then a followup after being asked a few questions:

Eating Healthy and Exercise

Right got the extra Sony mounted, went with the same company, but one bracket down (the other was really for 75+" sets), still uses a full width plate (4 lug bolts into the studs @ 16"), still tilt 12˚ and angle adjustable to ~45˚ Moved an extra AppleTV to it, tucked all the cables, still might...

forums.macrumors.com

Eating Healthy and Exercise

Hey! 1) So, the Peloton App works on iPad and iPhone, we initially just used our 12.9 Pro (since we didn't have the TV setup yet), it works great, uses sensors, etc., the downside being no integration with health/Watch. On the iPad, You get the cadence data (via the Wahoo sensor) and HR data...

forums.macrumors.com

 

[Gutwrench]

I’ve been taking full advantage of my [home] gym for years. I can hang 12 dress shirts on the Precor M3 while the dipping station can accommodate up to 20 polos, shorts, or slacks. The half rack is very versatile...comfortably handling the toughest jobs from bed linen to rugs to an array of beach towels. The portable massage table exceeds all my folding needs. 🏋️ 💪

 

[44267547]

I’ve been taking full advantage of my [home] gym for years. I can hang 12 dress shirts on the Precor M3 while the dipping station can accommodate up to 20 polos, shorts, or slacks. The half rack is very versatile...comfortably handling the toughest jobs from bed linen to rugs to an array of beach towels. The portable massage table exceeds all my folding needs. 🏋 💪

....And with all those empty liquor bottles you have, you could refill with Water, train the biceps for some decent curls (Make sure you’re contracting the muscle at the top to maximize the blood flow, especially your previously torn bicep, this should help.) Heck, you can even execute tricep kickbacks for a super-set. And when you’re done, you drink the water to rehydrate, rinse and repeat! Amirite? It’s off-season Gutty, and being in Minnesota myself, now is the time to put on some quality size. Lets get it.💪🏻