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JiggerJay
PostPosted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:45 am 
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I was struggling last night, did about 2k on the treadmill, 3k on the crosstrainer, 5k on the exercise bike and 2k in the rower

I just couldn't get a momentum going at all and it was stupidly busy! Can't wait for Friday as no-one goes to my gym on a Friday night!

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I don't know how people use rowing machines, they hurt me so much :fp: Maybe that's a good thing, but they hurt to the point that I don't want to use them.

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:49 am 
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I was told 1.5->2 elevation was the same as running outdoors.


Really? That's a good thing to know, I'm thinking of training up for a 10km and don't want to go outside yet. I remember reading on the oatmeal when he did some sort of super marathon his brother ended up injured because he only trained on a treadmill, so don't want to do that.


I started doing treadmill runs and then went to running outdoors. They are very different. If youre training for a 10k try to do some real running as soon as possible. IMO its easier to run out doors than on a treadmill. Not sure about all that crap about the elevation on the treadmill, i think thats rubbish. I started using mapmyrun and a stopwatch to get my average speeds, i think you get a much better sense of satisfaction. I think there are apps on the smart phones that will sat nav and time your run (endemondo?) So i would suggest doing that rather than the treadmill.


You need elevation to actually simulate pushing yourself along, otherwise you're letting the treadmill move your feet for you.

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:00 am 
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You need elevation to actually simulate pushing yourself along, otherwise you're letting the treadmill move your feet for you.


I dont think that thats quite the case. I know that the action of the treadmill moving your feet means that you have to work your legs more to fight it - so is it the case with the elevation of the treadmill it actually helps you? That sounds a bit off to me.

I know that in my experience i can run alot better and easier outside than on a treadmill. Treadmill speeds and outside running speeds dont equate.
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 10:15 am 
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Problem with running outside is I live in a city center, which is one of the reasons I joined the gym since I don't want to run through Leeds' shopping district. And no, I'm not near the canal. :x
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 3:34 pm 
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BBC2 9PM. Horizon: The Truth About Exercise
Michael Mosley investigates recent scientific research that could change the way people exercise, including a study that suggests many could benefit from just three minutes of high-intensity activity a week. He also discovers the health benefits of seemingly innocuous actions, such as walking and fidgeting, and learns why some people do not respond to exercise at all

Could be of interest to people. HIIT can't really be done in 3 minutes so I wonder if he's referring to something stupid like an equivalent of a Power Plate?

Anyone watch this? I thought about trying to catch it but was out, worth watching on iplayer?
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PostPosted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 4:01 pm 
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I watched it and basically all it's saying is that you should do interval training even if it's just three 30 seconds bursts three times a week.

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 29, 2012 4:19 pm 
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Cool ta, will give it a miss then.

Over the next few weeks going to try and push through the 11 stone 6 barrier I've been at for ages, probably just by eating a massive supper each night.
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I seem to have put weight on after the first week at the gym. I think it's because I'm retaining water, because it's too early to build muscle and I've been eating less.

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 10:49 am 
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Found this really good site for those into fitness.

You can track your runs, cycles etc via GPS on your mobile and you can also link to facebook and race against other people. Every month there are challenges set for you to do, the app will also talk to you while you are doing said excersice and will even tell you if you are matching your PB.

Works with most Smart phones

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 Post subject: Re: Endomondo
PostPosted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 11:44 am 
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Could go in the Fitness Thread?!?!

I'm thinking about getting a Nike FuelBand
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Could go in the Fitness Thread?!?!

I'm thinking about getting a Nike FuelBand


I've noticed this as well....

But what does it actually measure?
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:21 pm 
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Stu can you move this into the fitness thread please

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There are loads of these apps/websites. I use Nike+GPS for my running and MapMyRide for cycling.

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 Post subject: Re: Endomondo
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I mentioned this is the fitness thread a few days ago. The mapmyrun is good for measuring distances, but the endomodo and the other gps ones are good for tracking your speed and pace changes at whatever point during the run. I think it also updates it realtime so you can check whilst youre travelling and will also shout out mile markers etc. They are very useful for people wanting to monitor their running etc
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Yeah the pep talks really is a nice feature (Despite having it on my speedometer already)

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PostPosted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 4:12 pm 
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PostPosted: Thu Mar 01, 2012 4:33 pm 
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I use Fitocracy to track my workouts. Love it.

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I use Fitocracy to track my workouts. Love it.


This. Such a good website.

In other news, I was able to finish my routine yesterday for the first time this week. :mrgreen:
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