What training/ routine do you do? for your own fitness? - Personal Trainer Community - Forum

[freetimefitness]

Hey all I've just been going through some of my old training plans I have used to get myself in shape, I'm looking to change mine as its a bit samey.

What do all you lot do to stay fit and maintain a healthy lifestyle?

Currently I'm in training for a half marathon in October so I'm doing 2 small runs and 1 big run in the week increase distance then speed gradually.

I'm looking a possibly doing judo or kickboxing but I run classes in the evening so could be difficult.

I'm going to do a general function training routine once a week, and bodybuilding routine 2 per week. thats the plan anyway

[Christina]

Hey Tom,

I like to bike, run, go for hikes, and lift weights. In the gym I do deadlifts, squats, lat pulldowns, chinups, military press, dips, etc. Nothing too fancy. I also want to compete in a triathlon soon so I am going to start reading up on sport specific training.

Will this be your first half?

Christina

[freetimefitness]

Yeah this is my first half, I did a fun run a few months back but didn't train for it I did 1:21 and the run was about 8 miles, pretty painful due to the lack of training!

Have you done a triathlon before? I would love to give that a go as soon as our local pool is open again!

[Christina]

LOL! You sound like a friend of mine who ran a half without training. What are you people thinking? :lol:

Yes, it will be my first tri. The thing that I am finding about tris is it appeals to my ADHD tendencies because I get to train for 3 things at once! There are some fantastic books and websites out there to get you started so if you need some resources let me know.

Christina

[freetimefitness]

I'll let you know as soon as I've got my down down for one!! shouldn't be long.

Might have a go at the tough guy challenge as well at the beginning of next year, I take it you're based in America? do you have tough guy over there?


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[Christina]

What is tough guy? We have "tough man" contests for amateur fighters. Is this what you are talking about?

Christina

[freetimefitness]

Tough guy is a race but there are different obstacles on the course like cargo nets, underwater tunnels, jumping over fire, loads of crazy bits.

Google toughguy uk I'm sure you'll find the site!

[Christina]

I checked it out! Very cool! Let us know if you compete.

Christina

[muscletrainerdh-NSCA CPT]

My routine is basic bodybuilder meat head resistance training routine. LOL

4 Day Split, Weights M/T/TH/F, Cardio W/S.

Currently on a bulking phase

Up from 197lbs to 205lbs, body fat pretty much stayed the same.

But as I near 40 y.o., I too am thinking about entering a race or competition.

And of course Mr. Phelps performance has me wanting to get back in the swimming pool. I'm such a sucker for pop sports icons!

[kettlebell king]

Monday- chest, triceps body builder style then - run 1 mile quick as possible treadmill- getting down to 5 mins- not bad for a 15 stone guy!

Tuesday- Kettlebell 10 min snatch test, 5 mins continuos Turkish get ups, walking press, miltary k.b press, brazillian jujitsu evening

wednesday- legs- bodybuilder style, then 50 mins Kettlebell circuits- snatches, presses, explosive press ups, woodchops, squats,swings, partial get ups , swing to sprawl and burpees

thursday- kettlebell 5 mins continuos get ups, 10 min snatch test, heavy swings with 40 kg kettlebell, double kettlebell work, brazillian jujitsu evening

friday- back and biceps- body builder style, 40 mins interval cardio on treadmill and x trainer

saturday- yoga session and continuos snatches to just about failure with 24kk kettlebell

Sunday- Rest