[ecchiecchi]

Today, I tried going for a jog. Was aiming for 15 minutes consisting of 2 minutes of jogging and 1 minute of walking repeated 5 times.

On my at the end of my 2nd repeat, I already felt like shit. Fatigued, wanting to puke, so on. At this point, I just wanted to go home but I decide to try for a 3rd repeat. At the end of this, I was kneeling over on a side walk and gagging so much.

I'm 5'9 and I'm 177 lbs. I'm obviously unfit and I have no stamina at all. I just got home form that jog attempt and i'm sweating buckets and I feel nauseated.

So I need help. I wanna get fit but I feel like shit everytime I attempt to go jogging.

Any suggestions?

Edit: 30 minutes later i still feel like puking imaginary food. =/

[RayBot]

If you want to build your cardio...start at the gym!

Excercise bikes and Elliptical machines are the best for beginners.


At the start, i hated running for cardio...but it was something that in time developed. But make sure you are gradually increasing the difficulty after each session on the bikes and elliptical.

Once you find those easy for you at moderate difficulties, then you will notice running will be less ordealing.

[RayBot]

or....if you wanna stick with running/jogging, one peice of advice that a friend told me is that if you are running at a pace where you can't hold a proper conversation...you're going too fast.

You might want to use that as your measuring ground in the start as when your running becomes gradually tolerated.

[DancingTeg]

I found it took me a long time to get into running...... start slow and dont get discouraged. Its amazing how it will start to feel better in a couple weeks... good luck!

[jeffh]

for any of this stuff we do, its important to take baby steps and make sure you are enjoying it, otherwise youll be a quitter like every other resolutioner out there.
why not start out with just a spirited walk? get the heart pumping, then mix in some light jogging. you cant expect to do a full HIIT style workout the first time you get off the couch in 4 years

[RayBot]

for any of this stuff we do, its important to take baby steps and make sure you are enjoying it, otherwise youll be a quitter like every other resolutioner out there.
why not start out with just a spirited walk? get the heart pumping, then mix in some light jogging. you cant expect to do a full HIIT style workout the first time you get off the couch in 4 years

This comment has to be thanked. Baby steps...enjoy it/make it a hobby, not a workout....work ur way up to HIIT.

[SizzleChest]

i definitely agree with the baby steps comment. you aren't going to become a runner in a month. walking is the first step. gradually increase time or distance, but not both at the same time. you can also try walking on an incline or carrying extra weight with you to challenge yourself. keep a journal to track your progression and keep yourself motivated.

if your goal is to lose weight and/or increase cardio ability, i wouldn't attempt to run until you can keep up a strong walking pace (3.5-4.0mph on the treadmill) for at least 30 minutes.

[Jsunu]

The biggest thing for me was being discouraged when I realized I was not reaching my lofty jogging goals. Like everyone said, use short term goals and slowly build yourself up, you will be suprised what you can do at the end of it.

[azzurro32]

Start slow man. Few months ago I could only run 3/4 of a lap before stopping. After daily training, the other day I ran 6 laps without stopping.

Start at a slow jogging pace and work your way up. I found what worked for me was trying to add a lap per week to my running
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[RayBot]

Sweet...now that i have tolerated my running for abouta good 16+km, i am moving onto training my body for swimming for longer periods.


Lets see if 2011 can foresee a 1/2 Triathalon

[ecchiecchi]

Hmmm- great advice. Will definitely remember it. If anyone else has some insights, I'm always welcome to hear them.

[liu13]

start at like 4mph, but dont go down to walking speed, keep a turtle paced jog but dont walk

that's what i know, im a smoker and i can jog 30 fairly easy but yeah it's super boring and can be fatiguing when you start, it helps to go to a gym with tvs

[maxxxboost]

Try to eat healthier so you'll feel lighter and more energetic when going to work out.
Take it slow and pace yourself, you're not trying to beat anyone and take it easy on the breathing.

Relax.

[Harvey Specter]

Yup, take it slow in the beginning but don't give up. Try to do cardio everyday, even if it's 20 mins of walking. You can't expect to be some crazy runner in the first month or two or three, it takes time for your body to adapt. When I started out 2 years ago I was 220lbs (I'm 6ft) and was so out of shape that I could barely do 2mph on the threadmill for 10 mins. People would look at me like wtf is this guy trying to prove and I'll admit it was really tough the first 6 months or so but I never gave up and now I run 3 sometimes 4 miles everyday like it's nothing. If I did it, you can do it.

Also, breathing technique is key if you want to run for extended periods of time. I went online and did some research and learned how to control my breathing during my runs and it's helped me big time especially when it comes to cramping and longer runs. And buy some good running shoes, shoes are also key and make a huge difference.

[goo3]

instead of time, you can also try distance, eg.

wk1: 0.5 mile @ your own pace, walk if you have to. Time yourself.
wk2: 1 mile
wk3: 1.5 mile

Try to beat your time for the selected distance for the second, third, etc attempts.

If you see progress, it's easy to keep going.

Turn exercise into a habit. Keep challenging yourself, but don't kill yourself.

[DeadMeat]

It's important to take baby steps so you won't get discouraged but make sure you're not stopping yourself short either. Make sure to push yourself hard everytime you jog/run! I always welcome that short-of-breath/nauseating feeling cause that's the only way i know i really am pushing myself to the limit!!!... and that makes it fun for me lol.

[Jsunu]

Yup, take it slow in the beginning but don't give up. Try to do cardio everyday, even if it's 20 mins of walking. You can't expect to be some crazy runner in the first month or two or three, it takes time for your body to adapt. When I started out 2 years ago I was 220lbs (I'm 6ft) and was so out of shape that I could barely do 2mph on the threadmill for 10 mins. People would look at me like wtf is this guy trying to prove and I'll admit it was really tough the first 6 months or so but I never gave up and now I run 3 sometimes 4 miles everyday like it's nothing. If I did it, you can do it.

Also, breathing technique is key if you want to run for extended periods of time. I went online and did some research and learned how to control my breathing during my runs and it's helped me big time especially when it comes to cramping and longer runs. And buy some good running shoes, shoes are also key and make a huge difference.

I am curious, what is considered good breathing techiques? All I have been doing has been deep even breaths.

[SizzleChest]

I am curious, what is considered good breathing techiques? All I have been doing has been deep even breaths.

if i remember correctly, 2 half inhalations through the nose and one full exhalation from the mouth. repeat as necessary :)

[taylor192]

Suck it up pansy! There's too many quitters and whiners that need to be coddled in the world already. :D

Running has to be the hardest way to get back into cardio, I'm always baffled why many choose this route. Get on a bike and bring a book. Reading requires much more attention than watching TV, which will take your attention away from the pain thus time will seem to pass quickly.

[RayBot]

Running has to be the hardest way to get back into cardio, I'm always baffled why many choose this route. Get on a bike and bring a book. Reading requires much more attention than watching TV, which will take your attention away from the pain thus time will seem to pass quickly.

Really?? Usually a movie does it for me......i start on the bike, next thing i notice, i've been on the bike for 45 minutes. I guess i just need to be distracted, not necessarily focussing on something.

[nabs]

hmm i need to start this too. maybe after my exam on thursday.. good advice, i have been meaning to ask this as well.

[Harvey Specter]

if i remember correctly, 2 half inhalations through the nose and one full exhalation from the mouth. repeat as necessary :)

I usually do 2 inhalations through the mouth and do a full exhalation every minute or so. Exhalation and not taking in too much air when you're breathing in is key.

Breathing techniques ties into mental techniques. You really need to be relaxed when you're running. If I have something on my mind or I start thinking about how much I have to run, my breathing gets heavier and it messes up my entire run. If I stay relaxed and focus on my breathing, I can run with ease.

[SizzleChest]

I usually do 2 inhalations through the mouth and do a full exhalation every minute or so. Exhalation and not taking in too much air when you're breathing in is key.

you exhale once per minute? i don't know how you can take in too much air seeing how VO2max is the major limiting factor for the most runners. are you referring to taking too deep of a breath rather than several shorter breaths?

[Harvey Specter]

I'll try to explain it; I basically take in small breaths every step, breath out every 15-20 seconds and take a deep breath and breath out every minute or so if that makes sense. I try to exhale as much air out of my lungs as possible. Like I said before, I had major cramping on my sides about 20 minutes into running until I started to control my breathing. Now the cramps have completely disappeared and another benefit of running is my asthma is basically gone though my chest does get tight when I run outdoors in the spring and summer because of bad allergies.

[Tapioca]

IMHO, I would stay away from treadmills and continue running outside. The air is fresher and if you run in trails, things are more interesting to look at.

Like others have said, it pays to invest in some proper attire - at the very least, proper shoes so you can mitigate your injuries. Also, have some decent and breatheable clothing on hand - it'll keep you cooler during runs and you'll be able to move better. And make sure you're well hydrated before and after a run.

No matter how you feel, keep up your running. It can be hard on the body (knees, shins, ankles, feet, etc.) but it's probably the most rewarding form of cardio. There's nothing like a runner's high once you reach that level. Once you become comfortable (e.g. running 8-10 minutes non-stop) you should sign-up for a run (5K is a good distance to start) to keep yourself motivated.

[Leopold Stotch]

also, i was watching tv and you should run flat footed, not heal toe, the heal toe motion is harder on your joints.


can someone confirm this?


i couldn't run before too, but then just try.

try the bikes and ellipticals first. everyone starts somewhere.

[MaximalLazy]

also, i was watching tv and you should run flat footed, not heal toe, the heal toe motion is harder on your joints.


can someone confirm this?


i couldn't run before too, but then just try.

try the bikes and ellipticals first. everyone starts somewhere.


Heel toe as in Heel makes contact with the ground first then the toe? And Flat footed as in Heel toe makes the contact at the same time?

If that's what you mean, then I highly doubt flat footed is the way to go. I can't imagine myself running like that :(

[RayBot]

Heel toe as in Heel makes contact with the ground first then the toe? And Flat footed as in Heel toe makes the contact at the same time?

If that's what you mean, then I highly doubt flat footed is the way to go. I can't imagine myself running like that :(


This is why they make running shoes to comfort both styles of running.

Theres also another type of movement in running known as pronation/supination.....of course depending on which movement you run with, theres a suitable shoe for that too.

[xnguyen]

Wifey Says:
For me, I stop time to time especially during winter (since I get fevers from the cold :cry:). I start in the beginning of spring, I start the season off by doing simple workouts such as running and biking. Once I get my stamina back up like usual I go up another level by doing something more challenging such as martial arts or cardio boxing. And every end of the month me and xNguyen (my hubbies account) would go up grouse grind through the hiking trail and it'll take me foreverrrr but you'll see dramatic results next day (It happens you just gotta try!)

Here is my example

Frist Month:
Mon-Fri: Speed Walking, Jogging, Running, Biking [ 2-3 Hours ]
(at your own pace)
Sun-Sat: Break
End of the month:
Grouse grind, Next morning measurements.

Second Month:
Mon-Fri: Warm ups, Cardio Boxing, Muay Thai, or the gym [ 2-3 Hours ]
(or other martial arts; either way it's still good for you)
Sun-Sat: Break
End of the month:
Grouse grind, Next morning measurments.

Next Months:
Etc. etc.

Key is taking it step by step! :thumbsup:

[Gh0stRider]

dont do this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPiFs80017I

[Harvey Specter]

IMHO, I would stay away from treadmills and continue running outside. The air is fresher and if you run in trails, things are more interesting to look at.


I think it's easier to start indoors at first. You can control your pace and know how far you've walked/jogged/ran. Also in this weather most people get discouraged and put off doing outdoor activities, there's no excuse if you're indoors. The best thing to do is split it up.

[RayBot]

Its arguable whats 'better' to start.....but treadmills (good ones you find at the gym as opposed to home ones) are designed to provide less impact on the joints.

[Jsunu]

I think it's easier to start indoors at first. You can control your pace and know how far you've walked/jogged/ran. Also in this weather most people get discouraged and put off doing outdoor activities, there's no excuse if you're indoors. The best thing to do is split it up.

+1, i primary use the trendmill when the weather is shitty so that I have no excuse NOT to run.

[Greenstoner]

if i remember correctly, 2 half inhalations through the nose and one full exhalation from the mouth. repeat as necessary :)


This is the exact way they taught them in military in taiwan. :thumbsup:

[SizzleChest]

dont do this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPiFs80017I

i wonder if that's set up? looks like they have a pad against the wall and after he falls off, he hops back on and does some neat little spin on his ass. still funny the first time though.

[ShanghaiKid]

So... I've been working out a while without thinking much about how running, specifically on a treadmill, would affect my body. I just went with the assumption that the harder you ran, the faster you ran, and the longer you ran, the better the end result.

Now, mind you, I'm not unfit or uncultured in the mechanics of working out... I'm a pretty athletic build at 5'9 at 165-170lbs... and I've worked my way up on a treadmill to a point where I'm running for 20-25 min at a constant 6 (sometimes 6.5 mph?) every time I work out (which is 4-5 times a week).

The thing I dont understand is that I'm actually GAINING weight as opposed to what I expected to LOSE from running. It's not exactly having aversive effects since I feel great, and I THINK I'm still losing body fat (which was the ultimate goal of losing weight, since I want to be more toned) but I don't think It'd be healthy for me to really go above 170 at my height.

Anyone have any insight into this?

[Harvey Specter]

So... I've been working out a while without thinking much about how running, specifically on a treadmill, would affect my body. I just went with the assumption that the harder you ran, the faster you ran, and the longer you ran, the better the end result.

Now, mind you, I'm not unfit or uncultured in the mechanics of working out... I'm a pretty athletic build at 5'9 at 165-170lbs... and I've worked my way up on a treadmill to a point where I'm running for 20-25 min at a constant 6 (sometimes 6.5 mph?) every time I work out (which is 4-5 times a week).

The thing I dont understand is that I'm actually GAINING weight as opposed to what I expected to LOSE from running. It's not exactly having aversive effects since I feel great, and I THINK I'm still losing body fat (which was the ultimate goal of losing weight, since I want to be more toned) but I don't think It'd be healthy for me to really go above 170 at my height.

Anyone have any insight into this?


I'm 175lbs and 6ft, I feel so skinny now lol. How's your diet? Do you watch your calories? Running alone will not make you lose weight or tone up, your diet has to be clean and keep it balanced by eating healthy.. There's tons of articles on this vary subject on google and 9 out 10 of them point to a bad diet.

[ShanghaiKid]

^i try to stay wary of what I eat. Lots of lean meats, fruits, veggies and protein supplement if I feel like I need it, which isn't all too often.

I don't think I indulge myself too much in eating whats unhealthy, and I definetly try to watch what I eat. And I don't believe I'm taking in more calories than I need either, atleast not so much that I can't burn off.

I'm 21 btw, just for a reference point as to my stage in life.

edit: though I'll try to be even stricter on myself in terms of what I eat.. whether it affects my weight or not, its a win-win scenario anyway. Thanks.

[RayBot]

Remember that cardio doesn't necessarily mean you're losing weight; its building up the stamina and endurance of your cardiac and inhalation system. You can still gain weight fat and/or muscle and still increase the level of your cardio. Football players do it all the time in their training.

So if you are looking for that effect to supplement your weight loss with cardio....you really gotta be watching what you eat.

[MaximalLazy]

I want to achieve the cut body type, are there certain things that I should do and shouldn't do? eg cardio for more than X minutes after weight lifting, lifting more than X% of my max etc

[RayBot]

I want to achieve the cut body type, are there certain things that I should do and shouldn't do? eg cardio for more than X minutes after weight lifting, lifting more than X% of my max etc


I think there is gonna be a popular answer to that....you see the answer on this part of the forum all the time.

HIIT.

X amount of minutes whether its 20 minutes or 90 minutes of cardio isn't gonna make you 'cut.'


HIIT....get your heart rate to what its capable of as long as you can....rest....do it again. Of course, HIIT is best when you build a bit of tolerance to your cardio......

[ShanghaiKid]

just one more question i suppose...

given whats been said, and that hypothetically I watch my diet very well... what type of running is actually better for weight loss? cardio (fast, hard) or that weight loss option on treadmills (mild speed) for the same periods of time?

[RayBot]

just one more question i suppose...

given whats been said, and that hypothetically I watch my diet very well... what type of running is actually better for weight loss? cardio (fast, hard) or that weight loss option on treadmills (mild speed) for the same periods of time?

If you are using the same brand treadmills that are in my gym (Cybex, which are pretty common) the weight loss option at its most difficult level is intermediate at most. You might as well go use the 'manual' option and challenge yourself.

[Harvey Specter]

Taken from a running website;

For example consider a person who needs to lose 50 pounds and starts running
three miles per day at a pace of five miles per hour. This person may quickly
lose ten pounds with this type of exercise regimen but may find after a few
weeks the weight loss slows down and they may even reach a point where the
weight loss plateaus. One way to avoid this problem is to vary the distance,
length or intensity of the running. This may be accomplished by increasing the
running from three miles to four miles, running for a longer amount of time each
day or running at a faster pace. Making one of these changes, or ideally
incorporating all three changes into the routine, can help to keep the muscles
challenged. As a result the body will not become more efficient and begin
burning fewer calories to complete the daily running.

In addition to continually challenging themselves, those who wish to lose weight
by running should also consider making changes to their diet in addition to
running regularly. This is important because a weight loss regimen which
incorporates both dietary changes as well as increased activity levels is much
more likely to be successful than attempting to lose weight by only cutting
calories or only exercising more. A runner should consider consuming a diet
which is approximately 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein and 30% fat. In addition
to following this combination, the runner should also ensure the carbohydrates
are coming primarily from whole grains, the proteins are consumed from lean
protein sources and the fats include mostly unsaturated fats. This type of diet
might seem harmful to the waistline to those who have come to believe low
carbohydrate diets are the most effective for weight loss. However, runners do
not do well with these types of diets because running is such an intensive
activity which requires a great deal of energy. If the individual does not feed
the body a carbohydrate rich diet, sticking to a running program can be very
difficult because the person will lack the energy necessary to run on a regular
basis.

[MaximalLazy]

Regarding to HIIT, how should I do that on the treadmill?

For example, I am sprinting at 10-13mph(assumption, dont know the MPH to sprint), and I am at my 30th second and want to stop. Wouldn't it be super difficult to press the down arrow until walking speed? And if I press STOP, I think it'll resume at whatever speed before it's turned off.

What should be the best way to do HIIT on a treadmill? Or is running outside the best option?

[Harvey Specter]

Most treadmills have HIIT programs. If you want to do HIIT manually, start off at a comfortable pace and start to increase the speed every 2 mins until you're doing a sprint or at a speed that you know is your max and slowly decrease back to a comfortable pace. And HIIT is best on the treadmill because it's controlled.

[MaximalLazy]

Going to try some HIIT tomorrow :)

[SizzleChest]

Regarding to HIIT, how should I do that on the treadmill?

For example, I am sprinting at 10-13mph(assumption, dont know the MPH to sprint), and I am at my 30th second and want to stop. Wouldn't it be super difficult to press the down arrow until walking speed? And if I press STOP, I think it'll resume at whatever speed before it's turned off.

What should be the best way to do HIIT on a treadmill? Or is running outside the best option?
using your arms, you can lift yourself off the belt using the guard rails to put your feet on the pads outside of the belt and then adjust your speed HOWEVER, i wouldn't recommend any sort of sprinting on the treadmill, especially to newbies. not safe. HIIT - better to be done outside.

[Abstraktz]

Yea I think HIIT is better to be done outside and like others said just work your way up. I found that doing HIIT on the stairmaster is really efficient as well and much easier to control the intensity than the treadmill if you're doing it manually.

[MaximalLazy]

Hmm not safe for newbies, why? DO you mean newbies to treadmills or newbies to running?

[SizzleChest]

Hmm not safe for newbies, why? DO you mean newbies to treadmills or newbies to running?

treadmills. falling off sucks.

[Tapioca]

I think it's easier to start indoors at first. You can control your pace and know how far you've walked/jogged/ran. Also in this weather most people get discouraged and put off doing outdoor activities, there's no excuse if you're indoors. The best thing to do is split it up.

Yeah, that's a fair point. In my case, I sweat a lot and I find that gyms are kept way too warm for any type of long cardio activity. In terms of keeping track of pace, etc., there are watches you can use to control your intervals and so on. I invested in a Garmin Forerunner (which is great for any type of training), but a simple Timex will do too.

[RayBot]

Yeah, that's a fair point. In my case, I sweat a lot and I find that gyms are kept way too warm for any type of long cardio activity. In terms of keeping track of pace, etc., there are watches you can use to control your intervals and so on. I invested in a Garmin Forerunner (which is great for any type of training), but a simple Timex will do too.

You can even invest less than that. I currently use the Nike+ system for what i need....works like a charm.

If you have an iphone or ipod touch....all u need to do is spend $25 for a foot sensor.
If u have a nano, then its 40 bucks...or go on craigslist and find something.
If neither....then the Nike sportband for 80.....but i would actually invest in the timex or garmin. For the price point of the other two items, its a great price for what it does. But the sportband is too basic and its not gonna be much more for something that does a lot more like the Forerunner.

[saucywoman]

in regards to the not losing weight, are you taking measurements cause you could be losing inches but gaining muscle???

[Harvey Specter]

You can even invest less than that. I currently use the Nike+ system for what i need....works like a charm.

If you have an iphone or ipod touch....all u need to do is spend $25 for a foot sensor.
If u have a nano, then its 40 bucks...or go on craigslist and find something.
If neither....then the Nike sportband for 80.....but i would actually invest in the timex or garmin. For the price point of the other two items, its a great price for what it does. But the sportband is too basic and its not gonna be much more for something that does a lot more like the Forerunner.

The nike+ shoes plus the watch work great. I think the iphone app also works with the shoe sensor.

[ecchiecchi]

So- today I went to run + bike.

It's pretty pathetic but here's what I did:
Light Jogging for around 600-700M w/o a break- I did this once. Figured that during my last try, doing this 2-3 times will kill me, I decided to go biking instead. Did 2 km with one break in between.

How do I feel? Tired and sweating. But not shitty like last time.

Comments?

[SizzleChest]

So- today I went to run + bike.

It's pretty pathetic but here's what I did:
Light Jogging for around 600-700M w/o a break- I did this once. Figured that during my last try, doing this 2-3 times will kill me, I decided to go biking instead. Did 2 km with one break in between.

How do I feel? Tired and sweating. But not shitty like last time.

Comments?i think you're better off to do easier, more frequent cardio then say one or two days/week of intense workouts. being new to cardio, frequently pushing yourself to the limits won't last very long. more than likely, you'll either quit or hurt yourself. once it becomes part of your routine and you actually enjoy doing it, then you can start to turn up the volume.

if your diet remains the same (or better yet, if it improves) and you do regular bouts of cardio for a few months whereas you were doing nothing before, it's virtually guaranteed you will lose weight and increase your cardiovascular ability.

[RayBot]

Im just starting to do swimming on a regular basis.

Gotta love how your body feels like jello after how many laps....

[azzurro32]

Just my luck!

Went to minuro track yesterday to try some HIIT. track is closed from yesterday to march 15 cause of olympics lol. Managed to do 4 sets of 30s sprinting and 60s walk.

How many sets should one do? Or is it more based on pushing the limit each time until your body says "enough" each time?
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[RayBot]

Are you shitting me??


Closed for 3 months?? What a joke.

[goo3]

If you have access to instructor led fitness classes, those are really good. They have different levels and it takes the planning out from your end.

[RayBot]

If you have access to instructor led fitness classes, those are really good. They have different levels and it takes the planning out from your end.

+1


And a lot of hot girls there too. I thought i was at a 'core and stability' class.

Didn't know it was an aerobics class focussing on core and stability.

[SizzleChest]

+1


And a lot of hot girls there too. I thought i was at a 'core and stability' class.

Didn't know it was an aerobics class focussing on core and stability.

i made a mistake like that once. i signed up for what i thought was a bootcamp style class and it ended up being 80% stepping. having little to no dance-type coordination and not wanting to be rude and walk out, i stumbled my way through the full 45 minutes. never again.


How many sets should one do? Or is it more based on pushing the limit each time until your body says "enough" each time?
dependent on how hard you're going. it's really a lot of trial and error when you're starting out and learning what you are capable of. generally though, longer is better.

Im just starting to do swimming on a regular basis.

Gotta love how your body feels like jello after how many laps....i've been trying to swim more often too. maybe it's the chlorine, but i always feel fresh and invigorated when i leave the pool.

[Tapioca]

+1


And a lot of hot girls there too. I thought i was at a 'core and stability' class.

Didn't know it was an aerobics class focussing on core and stability.

A little off-topic: If you want a core/stability workout and with 'eye candy', take a yoga class. Vancouver is full of attractive women and you won't find a greater concentration of them than in a yoga class.

[RacePace]

A little off-topic: If you want a core/stability workout and with 'eye candy', take a yoga class. Vancouver is full of attractive women and you won't find a greater concentration of them than in a yoga class.

If you are going to MEET women however, it's not great as there's no time to really talk to them

For the fitness I'd say Bikram's yoga is great and burns fat off very quickly

[Tapioca]

If you are going to MEET women however, it's not great as there's no time to really talk to them

For the fitness I'd say Bikram's yoga is great and burns fat off very quickly

Yeah, it's pretty hard to actually strike a conversation before/after a yoga class. But, hey, when you're in "down dog" or are on all fours, the view ahead is usually a great way to brighten up a rainy Vancouver day.

Re Bikram: The thought of being in a hot room for 90 minutes, sweating to the point of exhaustion, and repeating the same poses class-in/class-out doesn't seem appealing to me. However, I should try it at some point to at least validate my prejudices. :lol

[RayBot]

Yeah, it's pretty hard to actually strike a conversation before/after a yoga class. But, hey, when you're in "down dog" or are on all fours, the view ahead is usually a great way to brighten up a rainy Vancouver day.

Re Bikram: The thought of being in a hot room for 90 minutes, sweating to the point of exhaustion, and repeating the same poses class-in/class-out doesn't seem appealing to me. However, I should try it at some point to at least validate my prejudices. :lol



Yep...the downward facing down with a downward facing tree.

[mc25]

Tips for starting running:

1. Increase your stamina by starting with other cardio exercise, such as a spin bike or elliptical machine

2. Go for walks, at least 20 minutes, swing your arms and walk at a brisk pace so you get your heart rate up. This will start to increase your stamina. Go for longer if possible, maybe throw in some hills.

3. Once you feel determined enough, start going for runs. I like outside the best, and not in the gym. Start SLOW! If you need to, stop running for a minute and speed walk to catch your breath. The important thing to remember is within the first 5-10 minutes, you will feel like stopping, you must push yourself past that!!! That is what is known as the wall, which depending on the length of your run you will encounter a few times. Run past that, and keep going PUSH PUSH PUSH!

4. Try to start at 15 minute slow runs, then start to increase length and eventually speed. Shoot for 30 minutes eventually, which is a great running length.

5. For those trying to lose fat, always remember that intervals are key. Run for 5 minutes, walk for 2 to slow down your heart rate, than run again to increase your heart rate. This is not a good way to increase endurance though!

6. I was told this by my gym teacher, and never really did it until I graduated. Keep your legs up when bringing them back. I used to kind of drag my feet and be really sloppy since I wasnt determined. But keep a spring in your step, and bring your legs back.

[RayBot]

I just did 1km this morning in the pool for the very first time....feels great.


But the guy in the lane beside me is an Ironman Triathlete. Made my swim look like childs play. Sure, i always leave differences at the door....but damn, gotta admire his ability....plus hes amazingly ripped and fit too.

[RayBot]

A friend and I go for a good run every Tuesday late afternoon/early evening.


Anyone interested in joining?

[ecchiecchi]

I think the biggest issue with this is discipline to do it everyday... ugh. =[

[RayBot]

I think the biggest issue with this is discipline to do it everyday... ugh. =[

+1 ...but not necessarily everyday, but something regular or consistent.

As if there isn't enough cliches to agree with what you said.

I've conquered this issue by taking my cardio to the outside and decided that my training should be more like sightseeing....so thats what i did tonight as well.