The 2019 Weight Loss Thread - Workout Check-in Thread

[InvisibleJim]

Cool.. I've gotten a bit bored with my standard gym stuff and have been looking at taking this up. What apps/sites did you use to start off with?

School of Calisthenics
Darebee (of course) for anything bodyweight. They have two at least two 30 day programs (which I haven't followed myself yet) which are classic Calisthenics - 30 days of Strength and Strength Protocol
I like GMB as well. They sell some really cool looking (but slightly pricey for me at the moment) online courses but also have a lot of really good free material and I really like the way they approach fitness.

Books wise I have
Complete Calisthenics - Comprehensive text
Get Strong - quite a good starter if you want a slightly cookie cutter program to follow.
Convict Conditioning - Good information on progressions to follow. Not fussed on the 'convict chic' marketing
C-Mass.... - Contains some useful guidance on building muscle with bodyweight exercises but references his Convict Conditioning 2 book a little too heavily.

Hope that helps

 

[InvisibleJim]

Went for a walk/jog with a couple of colleagues who are just beginning running. Well done to them!

Going to take a complete break until Monday now. Feeling tired this week when doing pushups and stuff so time for a bit of recovery.

 

[dabean]

Thanks will add to me to read list. Actually will get the audiobook and listen to this in my daily traffic!

I don't think the audiobook comes with photos so I took a few screenshots.

 

[Snyper564]

I don't think the audiobook comes with photos so I took a few screenshots.

Thanks!

 

[InvisibleJim]

I've been quite bad at doing anything active this year so far, now checking in with a buddy every day since Monday to be accountable Aiming for 10,000 steps minimum a day, and 5 minute workout on kettlebell's in the evening's. I'm damn unfit, so 5 minutes on kettlebell's is quite the task for me..... Aiming to increase to 10 minutes by March.

Good effort. Kettlebells are great for fat burning. The first time I was introduced to kettlebell swings (which was actually using a 4kg dumbell) I could see my beer belly looking noticeably smaller side on in the mirror the next day

 

[abudabi]

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Went for a walk/jog with a couple of colleagues who are just beginning running. Well done to them!

Going to take a complete break until Monday now. Feeling tired this week when doing pushups and stuff so time for a bit of recovery.

Nice.. The more the merrier. Physical people doing it with you are better than virtual ones.

 

[InvisibleJim]

@PoppieChoffel

Have a look at this nice beginner workout that might suit you. If you give it a go, let us know how you get on.

 

[Snyper564]

45 minute cardio gym session almost done. @Sugarman proof

Have a great weekend all and keep up the good work! Monday weigh in here we come!

 

[PoppieChoffel]

@PoppieChoffel

Have a look at this nice beginner workout that might suit you. If you give it a go, let us know how you get on.

Thankyou, will have a look and help you posted

 

[Snyper564]

On a side note my HRM strap is working again! Needed to soak the thing before putting it on think the contacts were not working well. From 20-300 to stable 140

 

[wise_guy]

I read David Goggins' book recently. Inspirational stuff!

Watched his videos on YT. What this man has achieved is absolutely insane.

And all it took was a scene from Rocky.

 

[PoppieChoffel]

I've been hitting my 10000 minimum step goal daily since Tuesday, as well as doing my 5 minute kettlebell after afternoon walk since same. Currently leader in a friendly monthly step challenge, but I can see they're creeping up on me! Now to keep it up over the weekend

Have a great weekend everybody!

 

[PoppieChoffel]

Good effort. Kettlebells are great for fat burning. The first time I was introduced to kettlebell swings (which was actually using a 4kg dumbell) I could see my beer belly looking noticeably smaller side on in the mirror the next day

The next day?! I'm using a 2kg kettlebell and it's definitely working my muscles.... The soreness is real (and welcomed!).

 

[dabean]

Hour 15 of my fast.

 

[Noisybottom]

Park run this morning. 25min remains elusive.

 

[InvisibleJim]

The next day?! I'm using a 2kg kettlebell and it's definitely working my muscles.... The soreness is real (and welcomed!).

It's good to start light. Make sure you use proper form and get into the habit of picking the kettlebell up safely while you are working with a light weight.

Here is a link to show how to do a kettlebell swing

If you aren't already part of one, I'd recommend thinking about signing up for a fitness class. You can get exercises and workouts from the internet but it's another thing to have a coach explain the exercises and correct your form plus you get the added benefit of connecting with like minded people in the class

Take a look at Adventure Bootcamp for Women - something like this might be good.

 

[dabean]

Much harder than yesterday. Phone call at 52 minutes.

 

[abudabi]

Kids went riding their bikes at the trail by the river. I decided to strap up and jog with them.

Hoping this offsets the big lunch that was had.

 

[Snyper564]

Kids went riding their bikes at the trail by the river. I decided to strap up and jog with them.

Hoping this offsets the big lunch that was had.

Just in time for weigh in!

 

[abudabi]

Just in time for weigh in!

Fingers crossed..