Leonard Zelig Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 Anybody here jump rope? I recently got a Crossrope set and I really like it. I got 1/4, 1/2, 1, & 2 lb. ropes with interchangeable handles. Man, 20-30 seconds with that 2lb rope and my shoulders are on fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 This week I ran both 3 miles in 24 min and a 7:30 mile. Couldn't be happier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Feb 17, 2017 -> 12:55 PM) Anybody here jump rope? I recently got a Crossrope set and I really like it. I got 1/4, 1/2, 1, & 2 lb. ropes with interchangeable handles. Man, 20-30 seconds with that 2lb rope and my shoulders are on fire. Â I used to until my left knee just wouldn't let me anymore. I'd do a minute on, minute off for a half hour. Â Two weeks ago, I swore off fried for or fast food until I go to Arizona in May. It's hard cuz I live Wendy's chicken and there's one right outside my subdivision. Â Already see a difference in the mirror with going to gym four days a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 17, 2017 -> 10:05 PM) This week I ran both 3 miles in 24 min and a 7:30 mile. Couldn't be happier. Â I'm at about 32 mins. I haven't run in a while so I feel pretty good about it myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Feb 18, 2017 -> 12:12 PM) I'm at about 32 mins. I haven't run in a while so I feel pretty good about it myself. That's fantastic congrats. Seeing improvement is worth the pain. I used to run at 4.5 mph and now I'm easily doing 8. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiliIrishHammock24 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 18, 2017 -> 07:58 PM) That's fantastic congrats. Seeing improvement is worth the pain. I used to run at 4.5 mph and now I'm easily doing 8. Â Are you guys talking running in the open world? I assume that must be harder than on an elliptical, because after 7 years and being quite out of shape, I did a little over 2 miles in 17 minutes. Probably could have reached the 3rd mile by minute 26 or so. I doubt I'm somehow a skilled runner, just going to assume elliptical is easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Sacamano Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Feb 19, 2017 -> 01:19 AM) Are you guys talking running in the open world? I assume that must be harder than on an elliptical, because after 7 years and being quite out of shape, I did a little over 2 miles in 17 minutes. Probably could have reached the 3rd mile by minute 26 or so. I doubt I'm somehow a skilled runner, just going to assume elliptical is easier. Â I do treadmill with a slight slope. During the week, I go to the gym at 5am. Been busier at work past couple weeks and it's been making it more difficult to wake up early but it's going to die down now. Edited February 19, 2017 by soxfan2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Feb 18, 2017 -> 11:19 PM) Are you guys talking running in the open world? I assume that must be harder than on an elliptical, because after 7 years and being quite out of shape, I did a little over 2 miles in 17 minutes. Probably could have reached the 3rd mile by minute 26 or so. I doubt I'm somehow a skilled runner, just going to assume elliptical is easier. Running outdoors is generally considered to be more difficult than running on a machine, particularly a treadmill, because the belt is helping your turnover. Not sure how that correlates to an elliptical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 QUOTE (ChiliIrishHammock24 @ Feb 19, 2017 -> 01:19 AM) Are you guys talking running in the open world? I assume that must be harder than on an elliptical, because after 7 years and being quite out of shape, I did a little over 2 miles in 17 minutes. Probably could have reached the 3rd mile by minute 26 or so. I doubt I'm somehow a skilled runner, just going to assume elliptical is easier. Nah, I havent timed that yet. I'm on a treadmill with 1-3% of incline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo880 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 We are throwing around the idea of building a little home gym in our garage with a squat rack, bench, dumb bells, etc. My wife was really into crossfit before she got pregnant and instead of paying $150/month for crossfit dues, she would rather do her own thing at home. I hate going to the gym so I would be much more inclined to workout if we had equipment at home. Â Has anyone done this? Thoughts? Â Â Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 If you can do it I say do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 QUOTE (kevo880 @ Feb 24, 2017 -> 10:18 AM) We are throwing around the idea of building a little home gym in our garage with a squat rack, bench, dumb bells, etc. My wife was really into crossfit before she got pregnant and instead of paying $150/month for crossfit dues, she would rather do her own thing at home. I hate going to the gym so I would be much more inclined to workout if we had equipment at home. Has anyone done this? Thoughts? I think a lot of this depends on what motivates you and your wife to workout.  Do you enjoy working out alone or with videos? Or do you enjoy group fitness? Do you enjoy having a live instructor?  There are a lot of people with home gyms collecting dust because they didn't really understand what would motivate them to work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Do it. Put a tv in there to supplement with videos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Zelig Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) I work out pretty much exclusively at home and I love it. I don't have to leave the house, I can wear whatever I want, listen to my own music and never have to deal with people. I don't really do any heavy lifting though, mostly full body circuits. I have a treadmill, pull up bar, Powerblock dumbbells (5-50), TRX, stability ball, medicine ball, some bands, and Crossrope jump ropes. Edited February 25, 2017 by Leonard Zelig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Feb 25, 2017 -> 09:20 AM) I work out pretty much exclusively at home and I love it. I don't have to leave the house, I can wear whatever I want, listen to my own music and never have to deal with people. I don't really do any heavy lifting though, mostly full body circuits. I have a treadmill, pull up bar, Powerblock dumbbells (5-50), TRX, stability ball, medicine ball, some bands, and Crossrope jump ropes. Right on. This is the way I like to do it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevo880 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 25, 2017 -> 09:20 AM) Do it. Put a tv in there to supplement with videos. Â I've brought up putting a TV in there and for some reason my wife is against having a TV in the garage. I'm sure I could get one in there if it comes down to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Any recommended sugar substitutes? I need my coffee sweeened but need to ditch sugar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (Brian @ Mar 4, 2017 -> 06:32 AM) Any recommended sugar substitutes? I need my coffee sweeened but need to ditch sugar. Â If you tend to eat a lot of candy and processed foods, sure...stevia and whatnot -- but if the amount of sugar you intake is limited to your morning coffee and a few pieces of fruit, you're ok using regular sugar to this extent. Â You'll often hear people recommend Agave Nectar, but stay away from this stuff. While it has a low glycemic index and is backed by mega-marketing, it's higher in fructose than high fructose corn syrup (yeah, no s***). Agave nectar is about 85% fructose, which is about 35% higher than high fructose corn syrup or sugar. Edited March 6, 2017 by Y2HH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Yeah. Morning coffee is the only real sugar I intake. Just trying to tweak Diet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleHurt05 Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 My MIL gets me gift cards for Lulemon every year on my birthday. Holy hell I am in the wrong business. $60 shorts, $100 pants, $100 shirts, and people buy that stuff like crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Anyone else on Strava? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorStSox Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 10:18 AM) Anyone else on Strava? I used it for a long time to track cycling, but it eats a fair amount of battery and data. I switched to the Garmin Vivoactive to track and couldn't be happier. Â Â In other news, I'm down to 14% body fat eating at a 500kcal deficit. Started in late January at 23%. I'm shooting for 10%, then maintenance until the end of summer, then surplus for some "gainz." I quit drinking at the same time, which has made it surprisingly easy. It got that high from drinking, so it's fitting. Â I'm doing p90X 5 days a week, but only the chest and back/shoulders, biceps, triceps routine. I'm cycling roughly 250ish miles a week as well. I'm a courier, so that's all at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 (edited) QUOTE (TaylorStSox @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 08:59 AM) I used it for a long time to track cycling, but it eats a fair amount of battery and data. Â I use a Garmin bike computer (Edge 520) and after my ride is complete, it syncs to Strava. No need to leverage my phone for the actual ride. Â BTW, impressive fitness regimen! Edited April 17, 2017 by BigSqwert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorStSox Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Apr 17, 2017 -> 11:01 AM) I use a Garmin bike computer (Edge 520) and after my ride is complete, it syncs to Strava. No need to leverage my phone for the actual ride. BTW, impressive fitness regimen! I actually forgot you can sync them. I've still got some friends on Strava. Thanks for the reminder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I'm https://www.strava.com/athletes/mhlibchuk on Strava in case anyone wants to see what a fellow Soxtalker is up to in Seattle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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