PT sucks

[RobertJ]

One Full month into it and still going, starting to see a little improvement especially in cardio... Situps are my weak point still struggling but making minor improvement from day one where I could barely do 5.
I found muscles I forgot I had, they woke up and are PO'ed with me... and let me know about it!!

I am finding myself getting true rest when I sleep now. Not as hungry during the day either. I also miss the workout on off days. Slow and steady said the turtle to the wabbit.

[protus]

They should make spandex bdus im joking..

Protus, just in time for Christmas at Wally World... I'll let Mrs. P know what you will be putting on your Santa's list....

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Nice lol ....

[protus]

Good job robert....keep it up..next class youll be able to fireman carry me to safety after im taken out by that pesky fence. Lol

[protus]

2 miles ran.. 24 mins bpm 125-135 is where i aim max 149 .avg was 110-115 iirc 50 and 100 yard fast runs every 5 minutes or so.
total time with cool/warm up was 28 minutes.
quads have been sore last few days and with my heel issue its not to bad..will try again before the holiday.
last month or so i was the same time but with chest rig and hydro pack.. lol stupid sore legs.....lol

[1Admin]

Robert- instead of regular sit ups, try a couple variations.

Sit on your butt with your back up like you are sitting in a kind of V shaped chair with your legs slightly bent in front of you off the ground. Only part of your butt should be on the ground. Then extend your legs forward and roll your shoulders and arms back like you are rowing a boat. Still only part of your butt should be touching the ground that's it. Easy to show, hard to explain via typing. Great for core and balance.

The other one is lay completely flat on ground, arms relaxed at your side. Keeping your legs completely on the ground and straight and not using your arms to help, sit up, bring your hands to your feet. Don't forget to breathe, I heard it helps. Try to keep the body relaxed and only the muscle groups in use engaged while doing these. Here is a key if your having problems- you don't have to sit STRAIGHT up.

I could barely do any of these sorts of things years ago but I enjoyed the challenge and kept working at them.

What will really help, is to find a regular combatives class, not some BS like "Take ya dough" aka Tae kwon do, but something like Systema or BJJ or even a decent MMA gym. Make sure it's someplace that spars every class. Many will have warmups or workouts as part of the class also. You'll be getting in better shape while getting some great experience in combatives. Double win.

[RobertJ]

Robert- instead of regular sit ups, try a couple variations.

Sit on your butt with your back up like you are sitting in a kind of V shaped chair with your legs slightly bent in front of you off the ground. Only part of your butt should be on the ground. Then extend your legs forward and roll your shoulders and arms back like you are rowing a boat. Still only part of your butt should be touching the ground that's it. Easy to show, hard to explain via typing. Great for core and balance.

The other one is lay completely flat on ground, arms relaxed at your side. Keeping your legs completely on the ground and straight and not using your arms to help, sit up, bring your hands to your feet. Don't forget to breathe, I heard it helps. Try to keep the body relaxed and only the muscle groups in use engaged while doing these. Here is a key if your having problems- you don't have to sit STRAIGHT up.

I could barely do any of these sorts of things years ago but I enjoyed the challenge and kept working at them.

What will really help, is to find a regular combatives class, not some BS like "Take ya dough" aka Tae kwon do, but something like Systema or BJJ or even a decent MMA gym. Make sure it's someplace that spars every class. Many will have warmups or workouts as part of the class also. You'll be getting in better shape while getting some great experience in combatives. Double win.

Thanks
Tried them this morning and felt it better in my core... Been thinking about BJJ a lot, my best friends son is starting to teach at a Gracie gym... he gives privates as well. DT (Defensive Tactics, hand to hand,etc.) is another weak point of mine. That is discussion for another post, but Im willing to bet 90% of us here dont train in DT at all or nearly enough. When I feel Im in a bit better "Shape" a month or two? DT is in my plans.

[Lowdown3]

BJJ is good, Systema is good. Both of these will likely have some workouts incorporated as part of the training.

[protus]

keep it rolling-

2.57 miles 37 mins.2 dog stops..
hip flexer was hurting ..slowed me down..
i think google maps is off onits distances or im getting old. lol

but cardio i was fine. just that dang front hip area.

[protus]

Bump. Get out there...PT PT ...

5 miles ..25lb pack 1:45 time.
That's with a 5+ min talk with the FWC mid route.

2 mile time was 24 minutes for that same walk/ruck.

Had taken 3 weeks off due to heel/ankle injuries.
I was doing 18-22 miles s day on the bike. Did a two mile run and my heels went kaput...so I took time off.

[RobertJ]

What PT has done for me in the past 6 or so months

This was me in 2010/2011 at 280 plus pounds (I'm on right side in photo)


After changing my eating lifestyle and working out for the past 6 months this is me at todays weigh in at 219.8 pounds... ok 220 #.



ETA:
I didnt lose all the weight in 6 months. I was stuck at 230/235 for a few years. Once I started PT the weight started to drop again and waist started shrinking again. I know you heard it before but its soooo easy to put on, a lot longer and much harder to lose.

[protus]

Good job man.

[1Admin]

Definitely! Feels good to have the weight off doesn't it?

Almost six years now for me and I am not going back.

This last injury that kept me from training for a couple months, I started writing down every calorie, did knuckle pushups with the bad leg raised, V crunches with the bad leg extended, etc. I actually lost about 8-10 lbs. during that time period versus putting that many on as I did last time.

[Lowdown3]

Keep pushing on. You will hit plateaus, don't let them get you down. After a few days on a plateau get pissed and work harder and eat less for a few days, that usually breached it for me.

It will be worth it. It will/should suck for a couple months till the weight comes off. But by that time HABITS will be changed.

And it really is easier to "maintain" once you have a regular exercise program in place.

[1Admin]

I've found since I've had the last knee injury that I'm best at running about once a week any more and not running with a ruck but only once a month. I had some crazy inflammation for a week after the last ruck run.

My cardio doesn't seem to suffer much from this, I think from the other things we do and the exercise we get from that.

Know your injuries/issues and accommodate them/work around them. Once a week run is better than a flurry of running followed by injury from being hard headed.