Workout tips/advice?

[Geoff]

doing starting strength for the summer, but lack the flexibility for power cleans so I'm doing pullups/chin ups instead. Hopefully squats every workout isn't as bad as I'm thinking it'll be

master your own weight to get strong

[Darklink]

[quote author=Duck link=topic=4342.msg155332#msg155332 date=1275422290]
doing starting strength for the summer, but lack the flexibility for power cleans so I'm doing pullups/chin ups instead. Hopefully squats every workout isn't as bad as I'm thinking it'll be

master your own weight to get strong
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Do your best and forget the rest.

[copulatingduck]

I'm not even sure what that's supposed to mean geoff rofl

[Radio Raheem]

its some of that px90 garbage most likely ignore that trash

[copulatingduck]

rofl, i hope not for geoff's sake

[Geoff]

prersonal PHILOSOPYU

[beep beep diglett]

prersonal PHILOSOPYU

use your mind control your behind

[Versus]

lol my brother does p90x occasionally

[copulatingduck]

For those that use protein mixes.

[[fr31ns]Karrde]

Eat right, sleep well, stop smoking/drinking/eating crap so much

[exanimo2]

Karrde link=topic=4342.msg156304#msg156304 date=1275761163]
Eat right, sleep well, stop smoking/drinking/eating crap so much

[A. Crow]

Holy smokes.  the Air Squat, done correctly

[flash=200,200]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iOdwETDQXCw[/flash]


Now, do a shit load of them http://zombiefit.org/2010/06/wod-060710/

[Tricks]

http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

I took a break from fitness and dieting. I was really on a roll for a while there, and I want to get back into it.

While I like lower-impact exercising, I’ve been working on starting a running routine. Running is difficult for me. It’s not so bad on a treadmill, but trying to focus on an outside-route in this humidity level has been really tough.

The program is the link above. Basically, in the past I have started off trying to push through 1-2 miles in my first workout and gotten terrible, terrible shin splints and “stitch” in my side. So I’m trying to ease into it this time around with a less intense program. If anybody else wants to try and do it with me, it’s a great program to get moving and outside.

Week
1
Workout 1-Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes.
Workout 2-Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes.
Workout 3- Brisk five-minute warmup walk. Then alternate 60 seconds of jogging and 90 seconds of walking for a total of 20 minutes


That is the first week. Pretty low-impact, I haven’t been sore at all after the workout, though definitely pretty sweaty. I should be back in the gym in the next week or so as well. Here's to hoping I can stay on track 

[CaffeinePowered]

While I like lower-impact exercising, I’ve been working on starting a running routine. Running is difficult for me. It’s not so bad on a treadmill, but trying to focus on an outside-route in this humidity level has been really tough.

Have you ever considered using an elliptical for indoors and a bike for outdoors?

I have incredibly flat feet and using an elliptical makes things much easier. A bike can get you the same kind of workout without the high impact that running has.

[Tricks]

[quote author=Trick link=topic=4342.msg159795#msg159795 date=1277213672]

While I like lower-impact exercising, I’ve been working on starting a running routine. Running is difficult for me. It’s not so bad on a treadmill, but trying to focus on an outside-route in this humidity level has been really tough.

Have you ever considered using an elliptical for indoors and a bike for outdoors?

I have incredibly flat feet and using an elliptical makes things much easier. A bike can get you the same kind of workout without the high impact that running has.
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I typically use a treadmill, but I could try an elliptical. Right now I am planning on signing up for my company 5k in October, and I really need the experience of running outside to prepare for it.

[Surf314]

[quote author=Caffeine link=topic=4342.msg159842#msg159842 date=1277229148]
[quote author=Trick link=topic=4342.msg159795#msg159795 date=1277213672]

While I like lower-impact exercising, I’ve been working on starting a running routine. Running is difficult for me. It’s not so bad on a treadmill, but trying to focus on an outside-route in this humidity level has been really tough.

Have you ever considered using an elliptical for indoors and a bike for outdoors?

I have incredibly flat feet and using an elliptical makes things much easier. A bike can get you the same kind of workout without the high impact that running has.
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I typically use a treadmill, but I could try an elliptical. Right now I am planning on signing up for my company 5k in October, and I really need the experience of running outside to prepare for it.
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There are these hard core ellipticle/stair master hybrids which if your gym has them they are a great work out.

[copulatingduck]

ellipticals and stairmasters can be great, but if you're doing a 5k you're absolutely right in practicing on a track. You could use them for intervals before or after a run though

[Tricks]

ellipticals and stairmasters can be great, but if you're doing a 5k you're absolutely right in practicing on a track. You could use them for intervals before or after a run though

I can't do a track; I get so bored. Right now I am running to the end of my street and back (about a mile each way) alternating between walking and running. I'm doing about 10 minutes a mile, which isn't great, but much better then just sitting on my couch and walking Sportscenter.

[Tricks]

ellipticals and stairmasters can be great, but if you're doing a 5k you're absolutely right in practicing on a track. You could use them for intervals before or after a run though

How do you make "stitch" or whatever go away? I'm not sure if that is what it is really called, that is what Google came up with.

When I have a better pace (more run then jog) it feels like some organ in my right side is going to tear out of my side. I have been jogging for about two weeks now, and my last run was actually a little less painful then before. Does it just get better after a point?

[Geoff]

[quote author=Duck link=topic=4342.msg160131#msg160131 date=1277314859]
ellipticals and stairmasters can be great, but if you're doing a 5k you're absolutely right in practicing on a track. You could use them for intervals before or after a run though

How do you make "stitch" or whatever go away? I'm not sure if that is what it is really called, that is what Google came up with.

When I have a better pace (more run then jog) it feels like some organ in my right side is going to tear out of my side. I have been jogging for about two weeks now, and my last run was actually a little less painful then before. Does it just get better after a point?
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you keep running and ignore pain