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Re: Cardio
« Reply #300 on: December 26, 2015, 06:04:54 AM »
The gym has ropes. I might give them a shot in the morning to change things up a little.

Trying doing sets of 20 seconds, with only 10 seconds rest.

But go all out in those 20 - max effort.
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Re: Cardio
« Reply #301 on: December 26, 2015, 06:50:55 AM »
Trying doing sets of 20 seconds, with only 10 seconds rest.

But go all out in those 20 - max effort.

Saw a workout similar to that but 10 seconds effort, 10 seconds rest, and 15 exercises.

Gonna try 10, 10, 10 after my workout. Everyone isn't in Ranger mode, GA. :)

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Re: Cardio
« Reply #302 on: December 26, 2015, 09:49:42 AM »
Fuck those fucking ropes, LOL!

Made it to 5 and nearly puked. Alternating, doubles, jumping, circles, and alternating. Wanted to try burpees but it wasn't gonna happen.

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Re: Cardio
« Reply #303 on: December 26, 2015, 12:53:43 PM »
Fuck those fucking ropes, LOL!

Made it to 5 and nearly puked. Alternating, doubles, jumping, circles, and alternating. Wanted to try burpees but it wasn't gonna happen.

Nice work dude.   People make fun of those things, but they are legit!   And infinitely more intesting/engaging than the bike or treadmill.

Also, I picked up a pair of this bluetooth headset:  

http://www.plantronics.com/us/product/backbeat-fit

They are awesome - range is enough so I can just leave my phone anywhere in my basement gym and it reaches the headset.  No more stupid arm band.
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Re: Cardio
« Reply #304 on: December 26, 2015, 01:09:19 PM »
Someone on my flag football team asked if he could work out with me...toned it down today as to not kill him....but he did pretty well.

1/2 mile run

1/4 mile 80lb sandbag front carry, 3 stops for pushup x 10 (no momentum type push up)

2 x ab circuit with 20lb medicine ball:

Kneeling push throw x 10
Side throw x 10 (left and right side)
1 Min plank

50 yard bear crawl
50 yard sandbag drag (80 lb)
25 yard clean and throw (80 lb)

Shuttle run:  width of football field / 3/4  / 1/2

1/4 mile farmer sand bag carry.

End.  I like to get about 5 miles in for this type of workout, but tempered it a bit.





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Re: Cardio
« Reply #305 on: December 26, 2015, 01:46:22 PM »
^ Are you guys still friends? :)

I'm going at the evil fuckers again in the morning. Might not have been the world's best idea after a full workout but was fun until the jumping doubles.

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Re: Cardio
« Reply #306 on: December 26, 2015, 01:48:27 PM »
^ Are you guys still friends? :)

I'm going at the evil fuckers again in the morning. Might not have been the world's best idea after a full workout but was fun until the jumping doubles.

Lol, yeah - he did well - he just needs to get better at the running part.  I generally like to do 3 miles before the workout.
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Re: Cardio
« Reply #307 on: December 26, 2015, 02:01:05 PM »
Regular cardio might not be a bad thing for me.

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Re: Cardio
« Reply #308 on: December 26, 2015, 02:11:28 PM »
Regular cardio might not be a bad thing for me.

I think so.

I didn't do shit for this stuff until March of 2013 when someone at work challenged me to do a Tough Mudder with them.  I was horrid, but once it clicks, it's pretty cool.  It's the one thing that actually has great residual benefits throughout the day.
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Re: Cardio
« Reply #309 on: December 26, 2015, 11:52:39 PM »


Had a few days off and been owning the trail runs. so good to get off road.
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Re: Cardio
« Reply #310 on: December 27, 2015, 06:20:04 AM »

Had a few days off and been owning the trail runs. so good to get off road.


What shoes do you wear, nz?
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Re: Cardio
« Reply #311 on: December 27, 2015, 09:31:50 AM »
I've got a pair of salamon trail shoes but only use them if it's really muddy.

Im a big nike guy and my go to shoe is the pegasus. Lunarglide for the shorter stuff.
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Re: Cardio
« Reply #312 on: December 27, 2015, 10:32:33 AM »
I've got a pair of salamon trail shoes but only use them if it's really muddy.

Im a big nike guy and my go to shoe is the pegasus. Lunarglide for the shorter stuff.

I run trails with the Salomon Speedcross 3, have used them in the Spartan Races, and even a GoRuck light.   I think they're great.   Traction on walls and stuff is insane.  Just wish they had a rockplate in them for the pointy rocks.
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Re: Cardio
« Reply #313 on: December 29, 2015, 11:57:25 PM »
I run trails with the Salomon Speedcross 3, have used them in the Spartan Races, and even a GoRuck light.   I think they're great.   Traction on walls and stuff is insane.  Just wish they had a rockplate in them for the pointy rocks.

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Re: Cardio
« Reply #314 on: December 30, 2015, 10:09:51 AM »
I've got a pair of salamon trail shoes but only use them if it's really muddy.



I run trails with the Salomon Speedcross 3, have used them in the Spartan Races, and even a GoRuck light.   I think they're great.   Traction on walls and stuff is insane.  Just wish they had a rockplate in them for the pointy rocks.

Just looked these up and the price is descent.

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Re: Cardio
« Reply #315 on: December 30, 2015, 10:20:40 AM »
Just looked these up and the price is descent.

If you go on Amazon, the price differs by color.......

Since I didn't care about looks, I got the red ones with orange trim for 80 bucks, rather than the blue/black ones that were going for up to $120

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Re: Cardio
« Reply #316 on: December 30, 2015, 11:31:15 AM »
If you go on Amazon, the price differs by color.......

Since I didn't care about looks, I got the red ones with orange trim for 80 bucks, rather than the blue/black ones that were going for up to $120




How often do you run in them?....my Reebok"s hurt my feet if I use them a few times a week.

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Re: Cardio
« Reply #317 on: December 30, 2015, 12:44:28 PM »

How often do you run in them?....my Reebok"s hurt my feet if I use them a few times a week.

Only use for off road and flag football on the turf field.  1-2 times a week.

If I'm on a treadmill or road running, I use these horrible looking ATV-19s which I don't think they don't make anymore:

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Re: Cardio
« Reply #318 on: December 30, 2015, 01:47:19 PM »
What on earth are they  :-X
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Re: Cardio
« Reply #319 on: December 30, 2015, 03:42:35 PM »
What on earth are they  :-X

Kid next store works at Reebok so I get all their shoes half off - that was their attempt at a super off road shoe.  Thing is, it's the most cushiony/comfortable shoe I own, so I'll just run them into the dirt.
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Re: Cardio
« Reply #320 on: January 01, 2016, 07:51:41 PM »
Gym was closed so I did kettlebells and the bike.

Tomorrow is gonna be ugly. Going to try a beginner Crossfit routine and get into better cardio shape.

Can't be the slowest guy when the zombies come.

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Re: Cardio
« Reply #321 on: January 02, 2016, 06:37:32 AM »
Gym was closed so I did kettlebells and the bike.

Tomorrow is gonna be ugly. Going to try a beginner Crossfit routine and get into better cardio shape.

Can't be the slowest guy when the zombies come.

Good stuff man.  Keep at it.
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Re: Cardio
« Reply #322 on: January 02, 2016, 07:24:22 AM »
4 sets of the ropes after the workout sucked a little less.

Came home and did 10 on the bike. Even used the HR monitor for the first time.

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Re: Cardio
« Reply #323 on: January 05, 2016, 05:59:09 AM »
Will start this cardio stuff again tomorrow.

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Re: Cardio
« Reply #324 on: January 05, 2016, 07:46:31 AM »
Will start this cardio stuff again tomorrow.

Sore achilles has me all worried and shit.
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