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Hi all.
I'd like some advice, it's been more than 4 yrs since my last run. To help me get fitter i recently joined a gym as i'm feeling well outta shape
Currently I spend 2-3 hrs/day in the gym 5 days/wk and i feel my fitness level is slowly returning to normal. I think it'll take about 6 mths before I feel right.
Does anyone wanna give me some tips on how to return?
Thanks
I'd like some advice, it's been more than 4 yrs since my last run. To help me get fitter i recently joined a gym as i'm feeling well outta shape
Currently I spend 2-3 hrs/day in the gym 5 days/wk and i feel my fitness level is slowly returning to normal. I think it'll take about 6 mths before I feel right. Does anyone wanna give me some tips on how to return?
Thanks
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As far as running is concerned I run / walk. At least it gets you started and as you progress the length of time you walk will decrease over a period of time.
The only other thing i do is not to do any 'TRAINING' because it's two nasty four letter words joined up. I go out because I enjoy going out. Psychology? well maybe!
Nonetheless, as soon as I got walking without sticks again, I started "running". Which means walking/running/walking, but getting outside and doing it.
And I find it absolutely intoxicating.
But like KK, although I may get out there four or even five times a week, I don't do training. I don't even own a watch yet, although Venom has kindly offered to do something about that. The T word makes me uneasy, unhappy, humiliated and ashamed. I'm not ever going to run fast, but I'm going to be able to run long and love it.
What are your aims? It does not at all follow that they should be the same as mine, but the answer to your questions depends on your dreams.
Above all enjoy it.
I also use the run/walk method, it got me round my first 10k in 1hr 6mins - which I'm very proud of, and what's even better is I relished every minute of it!
Just remember to go easy - there will be days when you don't feel like running or going to the gym & that's fine - its about achieving a balance.
Good luck!
Unlike most gym members i'm actually happy about my body, i'm not one of those who wanna lift crazy heavy weights. However i do use weights but only light ones - more for building endurance (10kg arm extensions, 25 reps, 3 sets), every other day.
I don't have huge goals.. I just like to return to my old days when a two mile run makes me feel stressless and as for distance, well... i'll add it on as i come to it, I'm still young.
I choose not to drive and we have great public transport - anyway i'm a anti-cars person. Prefere push-bikes & in-line skates.
Im a 51 year old, just decided this week to start up again.....after a 25 year lay off lol. Done 7 half marathons and a full marathon in my mid 20s....now cant do a mile without walking. But im a do it kind of guy....bring it on I say!.....the old legs are sore today, the lungs were bursting....but Im sticking with it. Feels good after you are done...hot shower...feet up....very satisfying feeling. Im on endomondo if anyone wants to join me. PM me your details and I will add.