Fitness - anybody get down to gym?

[GOD]

I would expect on the whole most of our type doesn't go to the gym.

Does anyone?

And the main reasons for going?


Me: I go twice a week, anymore and my body would get injuries (The way I currently train).

Main reason for going: a) Burn off my alcohol consumption. b) have a really fit body c) and I really have to do some physical stuff..(I really enjoy the gym).

Don't do free weights, as there's enough equipment... and I'm not a jock ;D. *Spend 30 minutes extremely hard out on the bike on about level 14-15. Do 2 sets on the rowing machine clocking in around 1.48 a set on the highest level. Do a set of 10 at 70kgs on the lat pull downs, a few more at lower weights, Do the stomach cruch machine at about 45kgs and a set of 40. And anything else I can squeeze into an hour...

If I had more time then I'd spend it at the gym............. which will hopefully be around crimbo (Christmas).

[thegnat]

a) yes at least 3 times/ week. I prefer a bit over that though. However with the fitness I'm doing now it's not necessary to do more than that.... oh but I'll play tennis on my off days if I have the time.

b) i) keep in shape for tennis and my own happiness. ii) It's optional, but we have fitness Monday, Wednesday, Thursday for tennis. iii) stress reliever

Fitness includes: running 1 mile timed, 2 440s sprinted, walk 25 s sprint 5 s for 15 minutes, then either lunge or do lines drills on the court (3x the lines drills - personally I like them - they're more tennis related and I'm used to them. I'm not a long distance fan). I'm sure we'll alternate that a bit. But we'll always lift weights (free weights and machines), and I'll always do abs no matter if we do them for fitness or not. I'll also do abs every day. They're something you can do every day. (I crunch - when at the gym I use a weighted ball, ie 8lb ball) Sometimes I do push-ups as a side too (men's push-ups) - at least on the weekend when I have a break from fitness and upper body lifting.

When I don't have fitness for tennis:

5 days a week. Alternate upper and lower body days. Lift weights, push push-ups and crunches, do the machine weights things, jump-rope. And I'll do some court drills of my own sometimes. I know a lot....And I'll hit tennis balls of course.

yeah....that's about it....

[Rei]

I'd really like to have the patience to because I like being fit. *I don't like the idea of building muscles but toning is good, so if anything I'd just go for cardio. *But running on a treadmill for half an hour, staring at a wall or some smelly, sweaty people around me, mindlessly building their bulge in a badly ventilated room is not exactly my cup of tea.

Sometimes I go outside for a jog around the block, but I'd really rather spend an hour or so actually playing a sport. *It pushes me a lot more than pure workouts because there's something to take my mind off the strain. *I guess the other thing is I like having to think while I excercise. *Running on a treadmill etc is so monotoneous that I start to feel brain dead; plus I never pay attention enough to actually count my sets/watch the time.

5 days a week. Alternate upper and lower body days.
Now that's a good idea... It'd probably stop me from quitting because I'm already sore as hell.

[thegnat]

I'd really like to have the patience to because I like being fit. I don't like the idea of building muscles but toning is good, so if anything I'd just go for cardio. But running on a treadmill for half an hour, staring at a wall or some smelly, sweaty people around me, mindlessly building their bulge in a badly ventilated room is not exactly my cup of tea.

Sometimes I go outside for a jog around the block, but I'd really rather spend an hour or so actually playing a sport. It pushes me a lot more than pure workouts because there's something to take my mind off the strain. I guess the other thing is I like having to think while I excercise. Running on a treadmill etc is so monotoneous that I start to feel brain dead; plus I never pay attention enough to actually count my sets/watch the time.

5 days a week. Alternate upper and lower body days.
Now that's a good idea... It'd probably stop me from quitting because I'm already sore as hell.

I *totally* agree with you on the treadmill thing. What helps me pass the time is listening to music. I get so bored without it (even with it but less so - it passes the time, find a good mix though - the mix is key - something that you can pace your footsteps too with a good beat or good lyrics for working out - I'll find my mix that I got for running - a Nike Plus thing - haven't listened to it much lately, but it's great for running). I do watch the time - probably a little too much - as something for my mind to do I guess. Mom doesn't understand why I despise distance running - but it's the monotony. Especially on tracks. And off tracks I can't keep track of time and/or pace. And I *still* get bored as all hell. On tracks I at least I laps to count.

What happens when you work out is you tear your muscles - then your muscles rebuild. The rebuilding process is what builds your muscles/tones them. So when you do a work out of say arms, you need a day off to let your arm muscles rest and rebuild. (and become un-sore ;) ).

The difference between toning and building muscles comes in the weights and the amount of reps. Yes cardio will tone you. But you can also lift and tone, too. Do more repetitions of a lighter weight. Let's say you *can* do 10 reps at 30 pounds for whatever exercise. Do instead 15-20 (or more) reps at 20 pounds. Don't do them as fast as possible either. Doing it faster will get your fast-twitch muscles going and those are a bit bulkier. *However* you really won't bulk up if you do a light weight at many reps...even if your reps are quick. What bulks people up is going as heavy as they possibly can for about 5-10 reps or even just 1 rep. Doing more sets also doesn't bulk you up. Like if you were doing 1 set of 10 reps at 30 pounds, you can probably do 2 sets of 20 reps at 15 pounds. Or something. The main point is just go lighter than you can and do more of it. You obviously don't have to drop down 10 pounds either. You can drop down only five if you want. It's whatever works best for you.

I've been doing some kind of fitness for about 7 years now....so yeah...that's why I know so much....I know some more on-court (and off court) agility stuff, too....

[bikerscars]

i like to keep things simple...

walking/running 3 or 4 times a week (2 to 4 miles depending on time)

daily push ups and pull ups

occasionally sit ups

[GOD]

Totally agree with the alternate upper body and lower body... you need your body to recover.

I do believe that newbies to the gym should do low weights and high reps until their body gets strong enough to move up to the heavier weights. Too many guys at the gym are always whinging about how they've hurt their arm etc... well, they shouldn't try to be "he man".

I think the treadmill should be banned! I think its the worst exercise basically there's not much to jumping up and down while it whizzes by below you... although plenty of women jog at the gym for safety, so thats ok I guess... :-X *

I just about kill myself on the bike though...

The current gym I go to though is a bit of a let down.... the previous one had the "exercise mats" close by... Ahhhh... Fit chicks ("Fitties") doing their yoga and dance stretches.... Ahh... that gets your beat above 160 straight away... ;D

[Firelie]

I actually like going to the gym a lot. When I had a car and did nothing but work, I'd go there every day after work. Now that I work/go to school and use public transit, I get exercise when I can (which hasn't been often since school started). I had a great plan to go every monday/wednesday/friday this term since my class gets out earlier on those days, but I haven't been able to go yet cuz of all of the homework I've been assigned... I'm a little pissed off that my planning was ruined, but I'm learning how to manage my homework better now, so maybe I can go back to it soon. :thumbsup:

[Rei]

I *totally* agree with you on the treadmill thing. What helps me pass the time is listening to music. I get so bored without it (even with it but less so - it passes the time, find a good mix though - the mix is key - something that you can pace your footsteps too with a good beat or good lyrics for working out - I'll find my mix that I got for running - a Nike Plus thing - haven't listened to it much lately, but it's great for running). I do watch the time - probably a little too much - as something for my mind to do I guess. Mom doesn't understand why I despise distance running - but it's the monotony. Especially on tracks. And off tracks I can't keep track of time and/or pace. And I *still* get bored as all hell. On tracks I at least I laps to count.

What happens when you work out is you tear your muscles - then your muscles rebuild. The rebuilding process is what builds your muscles/tones them. So when you do a work out of say arms, you need a day off to let your arm muscles rest and rebuild. (and become un-sore ;) ).

The difference between toning and building muscles comes in the weights and the amount of reps. Yes cardio will tone you. But you can also lift and tone, too. Do more repetitions of a lighter weight. Let's say you *can* do 10 reps at 30 pounds for whatever exercise. Do instead 15-20 (or more) reps at 20 pounds. Don't do them as fast as possible either. Doing it faster will get your fast-twitch muscles going and those are a bit bulkier. *However* you really won't bulk up if you do a light weight at many reps...even if your reps are quick. What bulks people up is going as heavy as they possibly can for about 5-10 reps or even just 1 rep. Doing more sets also doesn't bulk you up. Like if you were doing 1 set of 10 reps at 30 pounds, you can probably do 2 sets of 20 reps at 15 pounds. Or something. The main point is just go lighter than you can and do more of it. You obviously don't have to drop down 10 pounds either. You can drop down only five if you want. It's whatever works best for you.

I've been doing some kind of fitness for about 7 years now....so yeah...that's why I know so much....I know some more on-court (and off court) agility stuff, too....
I tried the music thing. I have a hear music, sing music problem. I pretty much sing as soon as I don't pay attention and I hear music =/

Wow someone knows her stuff! Yeah I took a bit of a personal training course waaay back in highschool. But high school courses are pretty useless. So I've tried doing weights... and it's even more boring than doing the treadmill *blek* So it's really unlikely I'll ever get myself motivated enough to do weights.
I like the track in that I can count how far I've gone, but I generally like going to the park more, there's more to see and I feel less exposed :scared:

Man I'd totally like to learn some agility stuff. I'm totally not as mobile as I used to be. I feel like I'm getting old :(

The current gym I go to though is a bit of a let down.... the previous one had the "exercise mats" close by... Ahhhh... Fit chicks ("Fitties") doing their yoga and dance stretches.... Ahh... that gets your beat above 160 straight away... ;D

Unfortunately I don't have such an interest in sweaty muscular guys enough to make me want to go to the gym... *sigh*

...but I haven't been able to go yet cuz of all of the homework I've been assigned... I'm a little pissed off that my planning was ruined, but I'm learning how to manage my homework better now, so maybe I can go back to it soon. :thumbsup:
Ugh, I totally know what you mean. I've been meaning to go for morning jogs... and haven't dones so because I've been staying up doing work. Luckily the campus gym is only like.. 2 minutes from my dorm, so I can still get to some yoga classes or something once a week. :thumbsup:

[thegnat]

I actually like going to the gym a lot. When I had a car and did nothing but work, I'd go there every day after work. Now that I work/go to school and use public transit, I get exercise when I can (which hasn't been often since school started). I had a great plan to go every monday/wednesday/friday this term since my class gets out earlier on those days, but I haven't been able to go yet cuz of all of the homework I've been assigned... I'm a little pissed off that my planning was ruined, but I'm learning how to manage my homework better now, so maybe I can go back to it soon. :thumbsup:

Firelie, I totally understand. when I'm out of season my homework load determines how often I go to the gym even if I have the best intentions of going there 5 days or 3 days a week...sometimes I just go for a short time just to do it even if I have work. Now it feels like I'm back in season and I'm kind of forced to but not obligated to go. Though I'm not sure if I want to go tomorrow - Econ at 9, Physics at 11, Physics lab at 1-4 (perhaps longer) and then fitness at 4:30-6ish.... Not so sure about tomorrow...Perhaps I'll go considerably later in the evening for a shorter period of time...motivation motivation...school work....and more...I have a sweet week lined up too with something due every day....perhaps if physics lab goes long....sorry I kind of went off on a tangent there...

and I also understand how messing up your planning pissed you off a bit ;) Freshman year that was awful - my coach wouldn't tell us anything until the day of - oh my god it drove me nuts. That coach drove me nuts....again sorry for the tangent...

To Rei:
Yeah definitely less exposed in a park - and more fresh air and better scenery. I like being close to nature with few people around or even no one - ahhh my anti-social side coming through.....My problem would be whether I'd know how far I've gone outside or not...Then I'd stop at x distance and not be able to go back haha. I'd be forced to walk back....or something haha
And If you are so motivated to know a few agility things I've done, you can contact me. I'll come up with a few things that are easy enough to do.

[Rei]

Perhaps I'll go considerably later in the evening for a shorter period of time...motivation motivation...school work....and more...I have a sweet week lined up too with something due every day....perhaps if physics lab goes long....sorry I kind of went off on a tangent there...

...

To Rei:
Yeah definitely less exposed in a park - and more fresh air and better scenery. I like being close to nature with few people around or even no one - ahhh my anti-social side coming through.....My problem would be whether I'd know how far I've gone outside or not...Then I'd stop at x distance and not be able to go back haha. I'd be forced to walk back....or something haha
And If you are so motivated to know a few agility things I've done, you can contact me. I'll come up with a few things that are easy enough to do.
I have enough trouble getting motivated to go school work, not to mention the gym too.

Anyways, yeah, my school has this huge arboretum that's RIGHT next to my dorm. It's so pretty I love going there. But unfortunately as close as it is, it's hard to go out when I have a pile of work just sitting on my desk.

*sigh*
I don't know where regular exercisers get their motivation. :(

[thegnat]

oh i totally understand. my motivation for the gym comes for tennis - and that I got way out of shape freshman year during the winter.

That's nice it's right next to your dorm. Mine's down a hill - so you have to walk back UP the hill to your dorm AFTER you work out. Not cool, not cool...thank god for the smoothies...

[Rei]

I have to walk up a bunch of stairs to get home from my gym... But that's not as bad as the stairs when I get back to dorm. I live in a townhouse-type dorm, and I'm on the 3rd floor. So I have to get myself up 2 flights of stairs before I get to my room. Sometimes I literally climb back up at the end of the day.

thank god for the smoothies...

:thumbsup:
Reminds me of the chocolate bars I buy on the way home from exercising. ;D

[deicruxified]

i go to the gym almost everyday for the following reasons:
1. i used to have asthma, i need exercise
2. stamina and endurance
3. vanity <--- caused by my uber perfectionist nature

i go swimming and running on the weekends... biking sometimes if the road is clear.. i got hit by cars 2 times already but mostly my bad for thinking while biking lol...

[Epicurus]

I got my gym at home...a barbell and two dumbells and a lot of weights that I could put on them.

[rwyatt365]

OK, OK – enough of all this healthy-talk!

You folks make me jealous, envious and ashamed and all of this emotional anguish is driving me to go eat another cinnamon-raisin biscuit with powdered sugar dusted on top. I may even have to eat some vanilla-cherry ice cream and a couple of oatmeal cookies when I get home from work to ease the angst. Then I'll have to watch the episodes of Naruto and Bleach that I Tivo'ed in order to center myself again. I'm devastated!

::)

[Rei]

OK, OK – enough of all this healthy-talk!

You folks make me jealous, envious and ashamed and all of this emotional anguish is driving me to go eat another cinnamon-raisin biscuit with powdered sugar dusted on top. I may even have to eat some vanilla-cherry ice cream and a couple of oatmeal cookies when I get home from work to ease the angst. Then I'll have to watch the episodes of Naruto and Bleach that I Tivo'ed in order to center myself again. I'm devastated!

::)
When you say things like that... I'm just not very convinced that you're any older than 30. ::)

[rwyatt365]

OK, OK – enough of all this healthy-talk!

You folks make me jealous, envious and ashamed and all of this emotional anguish is driving me to go eat another cinnamon-raisin biscuit with powdered sugar dusted on top. I may even have to eat some vanilla-cherry ice cream and a couple of oatmeal cookies when I get home from work to ease the angst. Then I'll have to watch the episodes of Naruto and Bleach that I Tivo'ed in order to center myself again. I'm devastated!

::)
When you say things like that... I'm just not very convinced that you're any older than 30. *::)
Shall I post another picture with orthopedic shoes and walker? ;)

Actually, I'm doing all of this for the sake of future science. By consuming large amounts of preservatives and artificial ingredients my body will not decay following death. That way, the next intelligent species to dig up my remains will have a perfectly preserved specimen to examine.

Of course, that means that I will become the "standard" human being representing all of mankind!

Bwahahahahaha! ;D :P

[thegnat]

OK, OK – enough of all this healthy-talk!

You folks make me jealous, envious and ashamed and all of this emotional anguish is driving me to go eat another cinnamon-raisin biscuit with powdered sugar dusted on top. I may even have to eat some vanilla-cherry ice cream and a couple of oatmeal cookies when I get home from work to ease the angst. Then I'll have to watch the episodes of Naruto and Bleach that I Tivo'ed in order to center myself again. I'm devastated!

::)
When you say things like that... I'm just not very convinced that you're any older than 30. ::)
Shall I post another picture with orthopedic shoes and walker? ;)

Actually, I'm doing all of this for the sake of future science. By consuming large amounts of preservatives and artificial ingredients my body will not decay following death. That way, the next intelligent species to dig up my remains will have a perfectly preserved specimen to examine.

Of course, that means that I will become the "standard" human being representing all of mankind!

Bwahahahahaha! ;D :P


Not up for mummification?

(Actually mummification kind of creeps me out - especially the part about the pulling out your brain through your nose. ::shudders:: )

Oh damn, all that food you listed makes me envious...I wish I could be that unhealthy...

[rwyatt365]

Oh damn, all that food you listed makes me envious...I wish I could be that unhealthy...
Unhealthiness is an art form not to be undertaken by the squeamish, or undisciplined. It takes years of hard training and dedication that few are willing to undertake. Those foods are only the beginning, "gateway foods" as it were.

When you are ready grasshopper, the flab will call to you. Until then, watch and be amazed. *:o

[Blendy]

I go to the gym a few times a week, to stay physically healthy, but mostly to stay mentally sane. I have to say I hate the gym, though, and have to coerce myself to go by keeping a calendar on the wall and giving myself gold stars on the day I go. Lame, I know. I try to exercise outdoors when I can.

[Max T]

I recommend road road cycling for cardio fitness (but rubbish for body toning).

Putting in 5 hours across 80-100 miles on a bike doesn't make you look too healthy on the outside.
Your arms become very skinny... you lose a lot of weight all over, giving a sunken cheek bones emaciated look. And the blokes need to shave their legs too (to clean the cuts properly if you crash).
Guess that's why in US Lance Armstrong's often referred to as 'that skinny guy'.

However, inside it does wonders- lowers resting heart rate to 37- 45 beats/ min (av. persons is 70) and increases lung capacity over time so you're never out of breath doing anything else.

And cycling just below lactate threshold (i.e. just below when your legs start to burn) for 30mins to 1hr is very meditative- just focussing on smooth, round pedal strokes and otherwise switching off.

Finally, off the bike you get a great endorphin buzz lasting for about the same duration that you cycle. For an INTJ there's no stigma to cycling alone and there's plenty of clubs to go with or start with a mate.

[GOD]

I recommend road road cycling for cardio fitness (but rubbish for body toning).

Putting in 5 hours across 80-100 miles on a bike doesn't make you look too healthy on the outside.
Your arms become very skinny... you lose a lot of weight all over, giving a sunken cheek bones emaciated look. * And the blokes need to shave their legs too (to clean the cuts properly if you crash).
Guess that's why in US Lance Armstrong's often referred to as 'that skinny guy'.

However, inside it does wonders- lowers resting heart rate to 37- 45 beats/ min (av. persons is 70) and increases lung capacity over time so you're never out of breath doing anything else. *

And cycling just below lactate threshold (i.e. just below when your legs start to burn) for 30mins to 1hr is very meditative- just focussing on smooth, round pedal strokes and otherwise switching off.

Finally, off the bike you get a great endorphin buzz lasting for about the same duration that you cycle. * For an INTJ there's no stigma to cycling alone and there's plenty of clubs to go with or start with a mate.

Hmm.. I'd like to agree with the Cardio thing, but I've just been training on a bike (for the last year) and I have nothing like the cardio ability that running normall gives me. I'm taking up jogging again simply to get that cross training fitness going.

[Rei]

Not up for mummification?

(Actually mummification kind of creeps me out - especially the part about the pulling out your brain through your nose. ::shudders:: )

Oh damn, all that food you listed makes me envious...I wish I could be that unhealthy...

Mummies creep me out too. That's why I want to travel to all the places there's been an amazing ancient civilization... except Egypt, and probably not the Mayan forests either.

I recommend road road cycling for cardio fitness (but rubbish for body toning).
The only problem with cycling is that it's apparently very 'dangerous'
My parents are so against biking that they wouldn't let me bring it to campus with me in case I get into an accident biking to class, which is only like a 10 minute walk.

[Max T]

Hmm.. I'd like to agree with the Cardio thing, but I've just been training on a bike (for the last year) and I have nothing like the cardio ability that running normall gives me. I'm taking up jogging again simply to get that cross training fitness going.
I know what you mean- you can cycle gently for an hour without breaking a sweat, but a jog for an hour is very tiring. *
It appears that you can multiply any run by x4 / x5 to get the equivalent fitness benefits from cycling. * So a 2 hr bike ride is like a 30 min jog. *
(Re. a 5 hr bike ride, I only do that in the height of fitness in summer. * Normally it's 2+hrs.)



I recommend road road cycling for cardio fitness (but rubbish for body toning).
The only problem with cycling is that it's apparently very 'dangerous'
My parents are so against biking that they wouldn't let me bring it to campus with me in case I get into an accident biking to class, which is only like a 10 minute walk.
Certainly- to reduce the risk of an accident, perhaps check out the quiet roads (if any) with a detailed map and then stick to rotating between five routes. Running is safer...

[GOD]

Hmm.. I'd like to agree with the Cardio thing, but I've just been training on a bike (for the last year) and I have nothing like the cardio ability that running normall gives me. I'm taking up jogging again simply to get that cross training fitness going.
I know what you mean- you can cycle gently for an hour without breaking a sweat, but a jog for an hour is very tiring. *
It appears that you can multiply any run by x4 / x5 to get the equivalent fitness benefits from cycling. * So a 2 hr bike ride is like a 30 min jog. *
(Re. a 5 hr bike ride, I only do that in the height of fitness in summer. * Normally it's 2+hrs.)


Only problem is that at the gym I'm going 30 minutes flat out and can't walk properly at the end of it, I wear a cotton T/Shirt and it’s absolutely saturated. And still it doesn't stop me getting out of breath simply going up a few floors of steps. Whereas with proper jogging you get that type of fitness resistance.

[Max T]

Hmm.. I'd like to agree with the Cardio thing, but I've just been training on a bike (for the last year) and I have nothing like the cardio ability that running normall gives me. I'm taking up jogging again simply to get that cross training fitness going.
I know what you mean- you can cycle gently for an hour without breaking a sweat, but a jog for an hour is very tiring. *
It appears that you can multiply any run by x4 / x5 to get the equivalent fitness benefits from cycling. * So a 2 hr bike ride is like a 30 min jog. *
(Re. a 5 hr bike ride, I only do that in the height of fitness in summer. * Normally it's 2+hrs.)


Only problem is that at the gym I'm going 30 minutes flat out and can't walk properly at the end of it, I wear a cotton T/Shirt and it’s absolutely saturated. And still it doesn't stop me getting out of breath simply going up a few floors of steps. Whereas with proper jogging you get that type of fitness resistance.

Exactly- I have two friends who are keen runners and they reckon that running on a gym's treadmill just isn't the same as outdoors.
They say it's psychological- indoors you think you've run for ages because you get bored... and no light breeze to dry the sweat, so the sweat leads you to think you're putting in loads of effort.
In winter I cycle on a static trainer with a fan blowing and a TV, but still feel bored and knackered after an hour.

[Rei]

Exactly- I have two friends who are keen runners and they reckon that running on a gym's treadmill just isn't the same as outdoors.
They say it's psychological- indoors you think you've run for ages because you get bored... and no light breeze to dry the sweat, so the sweat leads you to think you're putting in loads of effort.
In winter I cycle on a static trainer with a fan blowing and a TV, but still feel bored and knackered after an hour.

Running indoors is definitely no good for me. Only thing against running is that it's apparently bad for the knees, and I've already got bad knees, so I don't know... I really like the speed in cycling, but that also equates to it being more dangerous. Oh the dilemma... :thinking:

[bucolic_]

I rarely go to the gym, I have most of the stuff I need at home. This all could be good for staying in general good health, but for me it's geared towards submission grappling / brazilian jiu jitsu. Started this year after waiting like three years to do so (various things got in the way), seriously am in love with it. Mmmmmm, so much fun.

-Got a barbell, two dumbbells, and two heavy duty sawhorses...Also have some ghetto-rigged dip bars. Got some sand bags too. For lifting I focus mainly on olympic lifts (cleans, high pulls, etc) and heavy compound moves (deadlifts, squats, overhead press, etc). Keep weight heavy, reps low, typically 3-5. Try to lift 3-4 times per week, usually ends up being 2-3 with my other responsibilities.

-For conditioning I do mostly high-intensity stuff, or GPP (general physical preparedness). For example, the other day I did this circuit six times with little or no rest between...

ten dumbell swings (five each hand), ten pushups, ten squats, ten grasshoppers (similar to mountain climbers). Then I did ten sprawls (grappling/wrestling move), and 2 sets of 30 deadlifts as a finisher (can't remember the weight, but obviously fairly low)

-Also try to do LSD (long slow distance) once or twice per week. Usually this amounts to low intensity bike riding for about an hour. Never run. Ever. I've had knee troubles before, bike is much easier on them.

-Of course I also train grappling, right now only twice per week, but will soon be four times. I'd give up strength or conditioning sessions for more grappling sessions, but right now it doesn't fit with my schedule.

[GOD]

Actually, I've seen woman on woman grappling/wrestling on "you tube". It’s surprisingly entertaining.

In fact I'd say that generally I actually prefer to watch women’s sport, like in tennis they have longer rallies and a bit of eye candy is always a bonus...

[thegnat]

Actually, I've seen woman on woman grappling/wrestling on "you tube". It’s surprisingly entertaining.

In fact I'd say that generally I actually prefer to watch women’s sport, like in tennis they have longer rallies and a bit of eye candy is always a bonus...


Hm. I'd debate you on the tennis topic but that's a whole other story and I'm not sure I have the time or energy or motivation.

Yet I'll go the *really* short route (oh don't get me started on women's tennis - and yes I'm a woman tennis player) and just say that men's is better because it's better eye candy for me ;)

[GOD]

Actually, I've seen woman on woman grappling/wrestling on "you tube". It’s surprisingly entertaining. *

In fact I'd say that generally I actually prefer to watch women’s sport, like in tennis they have longer rallies and a bit of eye candy is always a bonus...


Hm. I'd debate you on the tennis topic but that's a whole other story and I'm not sure I have the time or energy or motivation. *

Yet I'll go the *really* short route (oh don't get me started on women's tennis - and yes I'm a woman tennis player) and just say that men's is better because it's better eye candy for me ;)

One thing though, I wish in the women’s tennis they wouldn't GRUNT so much.

Now that Kournikova has gone... the game has deteriorated... and yes she never won anything... ;D

[thegnat]

Actually, I've seen woman on woman grappling/wrestling on "you tube". It’s surprisingly entertaining.

In fact I'd say that generally I actually prefer to watch women’s sport, like in tennis they have longer rallies and a bit of eye candy is always a bonus...


Hm. I'd debate you on the tennis topic but that's a whole other story and I'm not sure I have the time or energy or motivation.

Yet I'll go the *really* short route (oh don't get me started on women's tennis - and yes I'm a woman tennis player) and just say that men's is better because it's better eye candy for me ;)

One thing though, I wish in the women’s tennis they wouldn't GRUNT so much.

Now that Kournikova has gone... the game has deteriorated... and yes she never won anything... ;D




I agree with you except for the reason the game has deteriorated ;)

[Rei]

One thing though, I wish in the women’s tennis they wouldn't GRUNT so much.

Now that Kournikova has gone... the game has deteriorated... and yes she never won anything... ;D
I agree that it's quite annoying when watching, but it does help you hit harder imo. Of course, if you train harder you wouldn't need to grunt... but anyway... :-X

[INTroJect]

Hey Y'all! I have an email from an expert on the subject. She is studying MBTI and exercise preferences. I had a lot of fun doing the questionaire on her website, it helps her along with her research. To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.


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XXXX XXXXX <To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.> wrote:
I was doing a search for MBTI and weightlifting to see about the same thing that you have been doing research on. The thing that I was wondering about was if there were some MBTIs that were mroe in-shape than others. Also wanted to see what was working for the other INTJs...like if there are INTJs that were famous weightlifters?

If you publish a book let me know I will make sure to get it.


Kind Regards,

XXXXXX





Hi XXXXX,
With regard to exercise and physical activity, I have been researching the approach, motivation, focus, preferred environments, interactions with others, and preferred coaching styles of the sixteen types. From my research, I can't say there are certain mbti types that are more "in-shape' than other types. Each just go about it differently.

With Introverted Intuition as the dominant function, INTJs are independent in all things--including their approach to exercise. They may consult a trainer from time to time, but essentially their exercise program comes from their own vision and research. I found your survey very interesting and appreciate you taking the time to complete it. Introverted Intuition tends to categorize the various aspects of an exercise program--weight lifting being a component, but I have not come across an INTJ where that is a central central component, or one that is famous--but I'm sure they're out there. With my new website which will be interactive for the 16 types, perhaps a few might surface. <------Isnt this all a warm fuzzy?

My book, The Eight Colors of Fitness---Discover Your Color Coded Personality---Create and Exercise Program You'll Never Quit is. (INTJs are White with Efficiency) will be available on Amazon.com at the end of the year. I'll let you know when it comes out.
Again, thanks for completing the questionnaire.
All the best,
Suzanne

[INTroJect]

PS I wonder what she means by INTJ's being 'White with Efficiency'...is there a 'Blue with Efficiency'?

[GOD]

Hey Y'all! I have an email from an expert on the subject. She is studying MBTI and exercise preferences. I had a lot of fun doing the questionaire on her website, it helps her along with her research. To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.


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XXXX XXXXX <To view links or images in this forum your post count must be 2 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.> wrote:
I was doing a search for MBTI and weightlifting to see about the same thing that you have been doing research on. The thing that I was wondering about was if there were some MBTIs that were mroe in-shape than others. Also wanted to see what was working for the other INTJs...like if there are INTJs that were famous weightlifters?

If you publish a book let me know I will make sure to get it.


Kind Regards,

XXXXXX

Hi XXXXX,
With regard to exercise and physical activity, I have been researching the approach, motivation, focus, preferred environments, interactions with others, and preferred coaching styles of the sixteen types. From my research, I can't say there are certain mbti types that are more "in-shape' than other types. *Each just go about it differently. *

With Introverted Intuition as the dominant function, INTJs are independent in all things--including their approach to exercise. *They may consult a trainer from time to time, but essentially their exercise program comes from their own vision and research. *I found your survey very interesting and appreciate you taking the time to complete it. * *Introverted Intuition tends to categorize the various aspects of an exercise program--weight lifting being a component, but I have not come across an INTJ where that is a central central component, or one that is famous--but I'm sure they're out there. With my new website which will be interactive for the 16 types, perhaps a few might surface. * *<------Isnt this all a warm fuzzy?

My book, The Eight Colors of Fitness---Discover Your Color Coded Personality---Create and Exercise Program You'll Never Quit is. (INTJs are White with Efficiency) will be available on Amazon.com at the end of the year. *I'll let you know when it comes out.
Again, thanks for completing the questionnaire.
All the best,
Suzanne



Hmm... From what I see, it wasn't very insightful research.... Obviously not an INTJ.

I'd say INTJ's hate it when someone sits on a cycle beside them at the gym. (I bet there's a whole personal space thing to be explored).

While I'm extremely competitive I think most INTJ's are not so (In gym training) as they give it less priority in relation to a relaxation event.

I bet INTJ's have a greater propensity to carry on with Gym training over the other types who join, pay their fees and give up.

Bet they smoke less as well... drinking is different, we can afford to lose a few excess brain cells.. ;D

...there's prob more avenues... but hey, I'm not doing the research...

[dayguard]

I do handstands to keep my upper body strong....seriously.
Reality struck me that I need more exercise after a game of football I had last week.

[thegnat]

GOD said:
I'd say INTJ's hate it when someone sits on a cycle beside them at the gym. (I bet there's a whole personal space thing to be explored).
definitely. Oh that bugs me. I don't really know why aside from the fact that I like my space. I like to take the x machine where people aren't next to me on either side.

While I'm extremely competitive I think most INTJ's are not so (In gym training) as they give it less priority in relation to a relaxation event.
I'm extremely competitive. And I *think* I know another one too. Not sure if I'm typing them right but if they are they're very competitive.

I bet INTJ's have a greater propensity to carry on with Gym training over the other types who join, pay their fees and give up.
definitely not a quitter.

[tubaglue]

I've lost about 80 lbs in the past two or so years. Over the last year when I made a concentrated effort and lost 30 lbs. I averaged 5 trips to the gym per week with 45 min. on the bike and weight training. Since I hit 200lbs. again (and started grad. school) I've drasticly reduced my trips to the gym to 2-4 times a week, 30 minutes on the bike on non-weight days, and 20 minutes on the bike on weight days which I alternate back/bicep and chest/tricep. I also like to play basketball when I get enough people together.

You get inside your head a lot when you're in the gym. I definitly don't like it when someone sits next to me at the gym. I'm pretty competitive and when I lift weights with a friend I like to out-lift him, without hurting myself. I began exercising to be healthy and more fit and I continued for a number of reasons. Primarily I like the feeling of being healthy. I like to know how the body works, what function the muscles serve, and I learned a lot of lessons about not quitting and working even harder when things get tough during my workouts that apply directly to everyday life.