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How did YOU work out today?? Yes..YOU!

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I did 3 sets of bench presses today. Then 3 sets each of leg raises, situps, crunches, and push-ups. Then ran for 2.5 miles, around 1 mile of that was on incline.
 
Whew, did one hour of intense I.C.E. (Indoor Cycling Exercise aka SPINNING) and right after that, my friend convinced me to try the hour-long Abs/Core Strengthening class, to which I (grudgingly, lol) said yes.

Oooooher my body aches right now, I can't believe how unaligned my spine has become (I used to do Pilates before but I stopped.)

=D
 
walked home from work (only takes like 10-15 min), casually lifted (8 reps @ 165lbs only once then wandered off) then my housemate and i did a more serious workout... i did 4 sets: 17 @ 135, 12 @ 155, 9 @ 160, 8 @ 165 followed by a by a burnout of 14 @ 95 lbs and with quick breaks for like 30+/- situps between each set. my arms are gonna hurt tomorrow...
 
as much as I could including some cardio (still to go to work, run there and back), not finished my weights yet, trying to rip something up so I can rest tommorow... back to it I go.
 
wizekrak said:
^^^
What's the difference between Spinning and using a stationary bike?
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A typical class involves a single instructor at the front of the class who leads the participants in a number of different types of cycling. The routines are designed to emulate terrain and situations encountered in actual bicycle rides, including hill climbs, sprints and interval training. Coasting downhill, however, is not simulated. The instructor uses music and enthusiastic coaching to motivate the students to work hard.

Each spinner in the class can choose his/her own goals for the session. Some participants choose to maintain a moderate, aerobic intensity level, while others drive their heart rates higher in intervals of anaerobic activity. It can be difficult to stay at the moderate level in a class that is geared towards more intensity. If spinning is not done correctly, injuries can occur; problems with the lower back and knees are most common.

Spinning classes generally use specialized stationary bicycles. Features include a mechanical device to modify the difficulty of pedalling, specially-shaped handlebars, and multiple adjustment points to fit the bicycle to a range of riders. The pedals are equipped with toe straps to hold the foot to the pedal, enabling powerful upstrokes. They may also have cleats for use with specialty bicycling shoes. These bicycles do not have the electronic features found on some models of stationary bicycles.

The difficulty of the spinning workout is modulated in three ways:

1. by varying the resistance on a flywheel attached to the pedals. The resistance is controlled by a knob, wheel or lever that the rider operates, causing the flywheel brake (a common bicycle brake, a friction wheel, a magnetic eddy-current brake, a viscoelastic fluid brake, or a strap running around the flywheel) to tighten. Tightening the brake makes pedalling more difficult while loosening it makes pedalling easier. On most bikes, the brake can be completely loosened, leaving no resistance to pedalling except the inertia of the flywheel; or it can be tightened to a point that the rider can no longer generate enough force to turn the flywheel. Usually, riders who can not tolerate the resistances called out by the instructor are encouraged to ride at a level at which they feel comfortable yet challenged.
2. by changing the cadence (the speed at which the pedals turn). Pedalling faster against high resistance expends more energy than pedalling slowly against low resistance.
3. by sitting or standing in various positions:

* forward; hands at the frontmost part of the handlebars
* middle; hands between the front and rear of the handlebars
* rear; hands at the rearmost part of the handlebars (the usual position when sitting)
* hovering; standing with all movement in the upper body and hips stopped and only the legs in motion

Each of these positions works the muscles in slightly different ways. Proper form for standing while pedalling requires the body to be more upright and the back of the legs touching or enveloping the point of the saddle, with the center of gravity directly over the crank.

A spin class is usually conducted to music. Riders may synchronize their pedalling to be in time with the rhythm of the music, thus providing an external stimulus to encourage a certain tempo. Often, the music chosen by the instructor is dance music or rock music set to a dance beat (i.e. 4/4 time), but not necessarily. This tends to help motivate participants to work harder than they might otherwise. While the music provides a tempo cue, the cadence does not need to be a multiple of the beat in order for the rider to feel in rhythm; the music therefore helps a rider maintain any constant cadence, not just a cadence that matches the beat.

It is recommended when riding in a spin class to bring plenty of water. Spinning is very energetic and causes a lot of sweating, and a person who is near dehydration can easily be dehydrated by the end of an hour of hard riding.

The flywheel resistance control is also used to brake the flywheel. When changing from fast pedaling to slow, the flywheel brake may be used to slow the flywheel rather than allowing the force of the angular momentum to be applied to ones knees and legs.
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I find that being in a spinning class works for me because I tend to slack off when I use the stationery bike by myself! =D In a class I am pushed to my limit and I end up with a hell of a workout.
 
-mild pilates routine

-6lb weight routine (I know I'm weak)

-I'm going to take my dog for a little walk, then head off to the gym for 1/2hr of step climbing then 1/2 run/walk on the treadmill

I really wish I could find someone around here to play tennis with. I used to play all the time, but haven't for about 8-10 yrs. I'd love to get back into it. So much more fun than going to the gym and watching tv...
 
Did plenty of walking around school, then I mowed my back lawn and had to empty the grass catcher 3 damn times (not an easy feat), then I hopped on the 'ol bicycle and did 2.5 miles by road and .75 miles on extremely hilly/rocky off road terrain.
 
Squats 5x5
Barbell Bench Press 5x5
Bent Over Barbell Rows 5x5
Close Grip Underhand Chinups 5x5

I'm not going to post the weight I am pushing, because I don't dicksize.
 
[S]alvatore said:
Squats 5x5
Barbell Bench Press 5x5
Bent Over Barbell Rows 5x5
Close Grip Underhand Chinups 5x5

I'm not going to post the weight I am pushing, because I don't dicksize.
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im just proud of my achievements.
 
Psychetool, did you use both hands to get an even workout on both sides of the body? Need to keep the symmetry.

I have an old stationary bike from the 70's in my basement. The only time I use it is after a lower body workout I crank up the resistance and do three sets of peddling to exhaustion.

Spinning sounds like a good idea if your area lacks the terrain or trails for mountain biking.

Unfortunately no workout for me again today, exams are almost over, I think I'm actually losing weight due to stress, what the hell?!?!
 
[S]alvatore said:
I wasn't implying you. And by replying to my post, you proved my statement. Thank you:)
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yes i am swole and i will crush anything that gets in my way. lol
 
Yesterday: one hour of Squash
Today: I was late for my bench class, and so I felt bummed if I did'nt exercise at all today and took the next available class which was: CARDIO DANCE ! EEEK!
Those who know me know I despise dancing and can't dance at all....8( Anyway I took it. And it was okay...we were all sweating like pigs after 30 minutes. It's quite interesting actually, the trainer incorporated hiphop, latin, and modern dance and I didn't really care how awful I looked so I just tried to follow everystep lol....thank God nobody knew me in class =D
 
Yesterday: 1 hour of spinning, and 1 lap around the polo field (alternating between brisk walking and sprinting)
Today: 2 laps around the polo field
 
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