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08-30-2018, 10:22 AM
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Just started at the gym again this week myself. It's been 10+ years since I took it serious. With being on estrogen plus being naturally lean, I really need to do this to have strength.
Routine I plan to do is (Sun-Sat): Gym,Swim,Gym,Swim,Gym,Swim,Off Day Gym on a 3 day muscle group cycle (chest/back/legs) to start. I might eventually try to do each muscle group twice a week, but once a week is okay for the first while Swimming I've been doing for a few months. I do 600m as fast as I can. Takes me about 15-18 minutes depending how I feel that day. That isn't super fast but I'd like to think it's okay...meets the Bronze Cross standard to be a lifeguard. I'd be really happy if I could get that down to 12 minutes (2:00/100m). I've sorta plateau'd for swimming gains though. Not sure if it's the pills or just need to push harder/more often. Probably some of both. I can do 2:00/100m to start but keeping that pace for an entire swim...not yet :P | ||
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08-30-2018, 10:29 AM
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08-30-2018, 10:42 AM
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Run a few miles or do cardio or lifting and instantly jump in my pool. Such a good feeling. | |||
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08-30-2018, 12:38 PM
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Ceci, if you're like me, getting started on things is sometimes the hardest. when i'm interested or focused on something i can't put it down. I know i always dreaded starting lifting but what helped me was documenting my improvements. it gave me a goal to go for. get a notebook that's laying around your place! kind of keep a journal. not only the numbers, but write how you feel before and after your workout.
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08-30-2018, 01:48 PM
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It's interesting you mention logs. I find them helpful too. When I was keeping tabs on my weight noticed I stuck to my diet and exercise better. Everything went to hell when I stopped daily logs. Including your feelings is a great idea. I wish I had. I have no idea when I lost all the rage from quitting smoking. It would have been cool to see my mental health gains. Took awhile and things are a lot better now, but I never noticed while it was happening. And also more long the lines of what you're talking about... knowing how your body feels is smart so you can adjust. It's good advice. So, uh yeah, I'm gonna do some squats and things. Thanks for the kick in the butt, guys. | |||
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08-30-2018, 02:19 PM
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The good news for anyone kicking off Elf Health - after that 2 week period your body will rapidly rewire to experience pleasure from exercise. I felt groggy all morning. But I managed to get in some core exercise by flexing abs while driving and immediately felt way way better. The yogis speak of Prana as life force which enters your body by breathing. Freshly oxygenated blood being pumped through your body with exercise really will give you more energy, clarity, and feelings of well-being. it's amazing! god speed elves | |||
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08-30-2018, 01:04 PM
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08-30-2018, 02:05 PM
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Been more maintain than gain recently, but your talk of swimming is making me jealous. I used to live in Manchester, which previously had hosted the Commonwealth Games, so had an Olympic standard pool as a public bath. I used to break up my walk home from work by smashing out lengths for an hour, then braking up the journey home from there to demolish some chicken. Good times!
Of course I'd then undo all the good work by staying out late drinking with my friends at open mic or pub quiz until time was called. | ||
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