How often do you work out?

[GunnersGunnaGun]

[medigeek]

6x a week, sometimes 4-5 times if I wanna see my gf more.

 

Overall about 12-13 hours a week, powerlifting routine... will be going for a national record this summer

[FrenchToast]

Erryday except when out of town. You should make this a poll, no?

[medigeek]

But do you brahs even lift?

[NutritionRunner]

5 to 6 days a week, always, even during midterms and exams.

 

I strongly believe in the value of taking one rest day a week, and sometimes it ends up being two rest days.

 

I teach 6 fitness classes a week: three step, one cycle, one core and more, one stability ball. I run once or twice a week (used to run more when I was teaching less, and obviously ran more when training for marathons and halfs, but don't have the time right now for that).

 

Currently not lifting heavy - just doing light muscular endurance stuff in my stability ball and core and more classes.

 

In the summer (when there are almost no fitness classes at the university), I teach fitness twice a week (as a volunteer, in the community), and I run more, plus add in swimming and biking (to train for summer triathlons).

 

I love fitness and exercise, and love sharing my passion for fitness with others. It also helps enormously with memory, concentration, and stress relief. I also get plenty of sleep - 7-8 hours a night.

[cleverusername]

But do you brahs even lift?

 

 

No powerlifting, but I maxed out at 325x6 benching at 170 in bodyweight.

[medigeek]

No powerlifting, but I maxed out at 325x6 benching at 170 in bodyweight.

 

Extremely impressed. What's your 1 rep max?

 

I did 380 @ 172 body weight for 1 rep, which I have on youtube.

And 385 at same body weight as well 2 weeks after (no video).

 

My goal was to hit 405 before turning 20 next month but injuries held me back.

[cleverusername]

Extremely impressed. What's your 1 rep max?

 

I did 380 @ 172 body weight for 1 rep, which I have on youtube.

And 385 at same body weight as well 2 weeks after (no video).

 

My goal was to hit 405 before turning 20 next month but injuries held me back.

 

I've never been into the 1 rep thing. I didn't think there was a point to it. I'd rather only do what I can do for reps. It takes longer to get to higher weights, but your body develops better imo. I could do the 325 on flat bench, decline, and incline. That is better overall for me than a 1 rep blast. If I had to guess, I'd say probably around the 375 mark for 1 rep. I dunno.

 

Send that video.

 

 

405 would be nasty lol. That's inhuman.

[shepp11]

dost thou even hoist?

[claire_tea]

Have you guys always enjoyed (gym style) exercise? I really just can't seem to get into it, but my current location prevents me from engaging in any of the outdoor activities I really like (hiking, kayaking etc), and it is starting to show If anyone has been converted from a gym hater to a gym lover, I'd love to hear how you managed that!

[medigeek]

I've never been into the 1 rep thing. I didn't think there was a point to it. I'd rather only do what I can do for reps. It takes longer to get to higher weights, but your body develops better imo. I could do the 325 on flat bench, decline, and incline. That is better overall for me than a 1 rep blast. If I had to guess, I'd say probably around the 375 mark for 1 rep. I dunno.

 

Send that video.

 

 

405 would be nasty lol. That's inhuman.

 

 

 

 

Goal is 500+ in the next few years, but I go for 1 rep because I was always into absolute maximum strength (competed nationally as a sprinter before) + competing.

[NutritionRunner]

Have you guys always enjoyed (gym style) exercise? I really just can't seem to get into it, but my current location prevents me from engaging in any of the outdoor activities I really like (hiking, kayaking etc), and it is starting to show If anyone has been converted from a gym hater to a gym lover, I'd love to hear how you managed that!

 

Back in high school I swam, danced, and rode horses. Didn't like the gym at all. Then I fell off a horse, fractured my L2 vertebra, and couldn't do a lot for a while. When I was able to start exercising again, I was told to start with deep water aquafit, then progress to swimming again, and then other exercise. Well, I fell in love with aquafit, then was inspired to try other fitness classes. I discovered I really, really enjoy step classes, so took as many of those as I could find. After a while, I was encouraged to become an instructor. As I learned more about fitness, I started strength training, and liked the results I saw.

 

After I completed my first degree, I somehow got it in my head that I wanted to run a marathon. Check it off my bucket list. So I started running. Met my husband, who has been a runner all his life, so continued running with his support. Ran some shorter races, then some half-marathons, and now I've done four full marathons.

 

For "gym" fitness, I would suggest trying different things - hopefully you'll find something you like. Try different classes, different instructors. I love group fitness because I love the energy of the group and moving to music. Other people prefer working alone in the cardio room or weight room. Some people like highly choreographed classes. Others like basic, simple ones.

 

So I would suggest trying out as many different options as you can. If you try out classes, try out different instructors as well. Hopefully you'll find something that you enjoy.

[cleverusername]

 

 

Goal is 500+ in the next few years, but I go for 1 rep because I was always into absolute maximum strength (competed nationally as a sprinter before) + competing.

 

 

Yeah, I can see how the 1 rep will provide the explosive power you need for sprinting. I played a couple sports at a high level but neither required specific weight training programs.

[medigeek]

Yeah, I can see how the 1 rep will provide the explosive power you need for sprinting. I played a couple sports at a high level but neither required specific weight training programs.

 

Yea plus it's just personal preference. I derive satisfaction from 1rm goals and basically base all my training around achieving a 500/600/700 bench-squat-deadlift in the future.

[frenziedmalady]

Wow, that's amazing how you guys exercise that much.

I maybe the only one here who doesn't exercise lol But I think I'm naturally skinny/thin.

[FrenchToast]

I aim for 5 days with weekends as rest days.

 

Same here, there is good metabolism in the child inside a man.

 

?? Je ne comprends pas.

[cleverusername]

Yea plus it's just personal preference. I derive satisfaction from 1rm goals and basically base all my training around achieving a 500/600/700 bench-squat-deadlift in the future.

 

 

Do you find the 1 rep method makes you bulkier and less ripped though?

[Lonney]

I used to train 5-6 days a week when I was 16

 

Went from 130lbs to 205 lbs in 2 years and half

 

Been 2 years and half since i stopped gym, gained 20lbs of fat during that. ( I did 2 months gym and like 3-4 months off during that time, rinse and repeat)

 

I'm 21 now, I just don't have the same motivation as when I was a kid.

 

When I was a kid I didn't have a gf, no job, didn't care about school..seems like I had a lot of time

 

Now I work 30-40hrs/week, have a gf, study a lot....

 

Help me get my motivation back

[Jochi1543]

I work out 5-6 days a week. I go to Crossfit 4-5 days a week and then the other 1-2 days I do some weightlifting on my own or go for a run.

[Jochi1543]

 

When I was a kid I didn't have a gf, no job, didn't care about school..seems like I had a lot of time

 

Now I work 30-40hrs/week, have a gf, study a lot....

 

Help me get back my motivation

 

Set some goals. I still found time to go to the gym at least 3x/week even when I was on hardcore rotations with call, like obs-gyne or GIM.

[axialpac]

5 to 6 days a week, always, even during midterms and exams.

 

I strongly believe in the value of taking one rest day a week, and sometimes it ends up being two rest days.

 

I teach 6 fitness classes a week: three step, one cycle, one core and more, one stability ball. I run once or twice a week (used to run more when I was teaching less, and obviously ran more when training for marathons and halfs, but don't have the time right now for that).

 

Currently not lifting heavy - just doing light muscular endurance stuff in my stability ball and core and more classes.

 

In the summer (when there are almost no fitness classes at the university), I teach fitness twice a week (as a volunteer, in the community), and I run more, plus add in swimming and biking (to train for summer triathlons).

 

I love fitness and exercise, and love sharing my passion for fitness with others. It also helps enormously with memory, concentration, and stress relief. I also get plenty of sleep - 7-8 hours a night.

How exactly do you become a fitness instructor? Is there a program that you have to complete . . . ? I think its something that I would enjoy doing in the future, just curious. Although I really hate step, but I enjoy spinning classes, zumba, and pilates.

 

I like fitness as well and I say I exercise on average five days a week. But sometimes I get lazy (during finals and midterms) and stop for a couple of weeks. I mostly like to run, and as of recently I started jumping rope (speed ropes as well as weighted ones). I like to do some strength training as well--mostly using my own body weight as resistance. During the summers I ditch the gym altogether and I rollerblade. That's probably my favourite form of exercise.

[medigeek]

Do you find the 1 rep method makes you bulkier and less ripped though?

 

It depends on your accessory work and more importantly your diet. I have an extremely dirty diet and eat more fast food and junk food than your typical obese man and yet have 8% body fat. Just varies.

[NutritionRunner]

How exactly do you become a fitness instructor? Is there a program that you have to complete . . . ? I think its something that I would enjoy doing in the future, just curious. Although I really hate step, but I enjoy spinning classes, zumba, and pilates.

 

I teach cycle and Zumba as well. Just step is my "first love" so to speak.

 

Most places will require a group fitness certification. Some universities offer them in-house (Guelph does, for example). The two biggest organizations offering certifications are CanFitPro and the Y. There are also provincial organizations that offer certifications - they vary from province to province. The training typically consists of four full-days of learning (ie. two consecutive weekends, both days, full days), followed by a written exam, and then a practical exam, where you have to teach an actual class.

 

Cycle is a bit different - you can obtain an independent cycle certification without having a group fitness certification, since teaching cycle is different from other classes. Again, some universities will have in-house certification courses. Other organizations will also offer them.

 

Zumba is different yet again. With Zumba, you can a Zumba "license" from the Zumba organization by completing their Basic 1 training, which is typically a one-day, full-day training. Some places will hire you with just the Zumba license, but most places want their Zumba instructors to have both a group fitness certification and a Zumba license, because the Zumba training doesn't teach you all the important safety, biomechanical, etc. concepts.

[chunkz]

It depends on your accessory work and more importantly your diet. I have an extremely dirty diet and eat more fast food and junk food than your typical obese man and yet have 8% body fat. Just varies.

 

if you still look like yourself in your benching video i hate to break it to ya but you're NOWHERE near 8%bf

[NewfieMike]

I couldn't imagine working out even 3+ days a week. The thought of packing my stuff, transporting myself to a gym, working out for 45-60 minutes, then transporting back home and getting on with the rest of my life... gah that sounds awful.

 

I work on my feet, rarely sitting at my desk for longer periods than 10 minutes at a time.

 

I walk. I walk from my car to the lab. and back to my car. I walk to the other side of the hospital twice a day for a coffee. that's 10 mins each way x 4 = 40 minutes. If I'm going anywhere in the vicinity of downtown, I'll walk both ways.

 

I play volleyball on Wednesday nights for 2 hours because I love it and exercise is secondary. I eat healthy, in small amounts, but probably drink a pint of beer a day. I consider myself to be at a healthy weight despite the fact that I feel like an outlier for not having these rigid gym schedules. My friend's day was ruined because he forgot to pack his gym stuff. I argued with him for ~3 hours how a gym membership is not a requirement to be healthy.