What do you do to keep fit?

Philbie · 17-09-2005, 07:18 PM

In an ever changing world, and work and family commitments getting higher and higher, what do you do to keep yourself fit?

With my own business and a young family, I find it very difficult to commit time to this cause, yet it's one of the most important items to keep you going.

Share your secrets...

BJ · 17-09-2005, 07:19 PM

Get someone else to do it for me, i dont have the time.

Damo · 17-09-2005, 07:20 PM

i keep fit at work.

Paxton · 17-09-2005, 07:21 PM

I walk. I have always been one for long walks, and a 5-10 Km walk of a morning with my Dog (Pet, not SWMBO) keeps us both fit. The Wife is a member of a Gym, and attends that 3 times per week, whereas I walk daily for the cost of the electricity in my iPod.

-Andrew

ssj_jaypee · 17-09-2005, 07:22 PM

The Army enforces being able to do a minimum of 50 pushups, 75 situps and run 2.4km in under 10.48 mins within the <21 age bracket is sucessfully fit enough to remain enlisted.
So thats what I do, 50 pushups, 75 situps and run about 3-4 kms every 3rd day or so to keep fit. It helps alot plus strength increases.

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Steffo · 17-09-2005, 07:33 PM

Nothing at the moment.. hence why I'm not fit. Planning on changing that sooner rather then later though...

Casper · 17-09-2005, 07:35 PM

What is this "fit" you speak of Sir Philbie??? :P

LUXO_8 · 17-09-2005, 07:38 PM

im getting a bike next week, other than that i occasionally walk

Philbie · 17-09-2005, 07:39 PM

ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahabawbbabababaahahahaha hahahah

....hrmh........hmm..hmm.....

I feel better now......

what was the question Casper?

Casper · 17-09-2005, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Philbie

what was the question Casper?

Dont know, forgot what I wrote about 2 glasses of wine ago... :P

So, hows things mate?

klawsterfobik · 17-09-2005, 07:42 PM

i go to the gym 3 - 4 nights a week. I finish at 1:30pm so finding the time is pretty easy

RED_EL_XR8 · 17-09-2005, 07:44 PM

I was worried I may have become overweight! But it was only the other day I was reminded by a kiwi chap how fit I was..

"What are you looking et you fit bastard!" he said!

NC 5ltr · 17-09-2005, 07:50 PM

play golf every saturday with the course being around 6kms long,but with the way i play its never up the middle so add another 2 kms onto that from walking zig zags up fairways.

RSgerry · 17-09-2005, 07:57 PM

i was playing squash and indoor soccer once a week. sadly, since tearing my ligaments, i am not able to do much. however, getting around on crutches has done wonders for my upper body. it is just a pity i will end up with little chicken legs :-)

CAMS290 · 17-09-2005, 07:59 PM

Im 36 now Philbie and i find it hard to stay as fit as i used to be.
I try and go to the gym 3 nights a week, 20 minutes of cardio, ie; a reasonably quick power walk on the tread mill or bike. 20 minutes on the speed ball or bag in the boxing studio and about 40 minutes doing machine weights in the gym.
I am finding it hard to stay focussed and keep the weight off as i am getting older ( it's so much harder ) but you have to make yourself enjoy it. The best way to train is with a partner, or buy yourself a dog that has to be walked every night.
Your diet also plays a big part, cut down on the booze and the junk food and you will notice the difference

Casper · 17-09-2005, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by CAMS290

I The best way to train is with a partner.......

So alternate who's on top??

(sorry, I'll go refill my galss of wine now) :P

galaxy xr8 · 17-09-2005, 08:04 PM

My job keep's me fit enough, I walk an average 20klm a day, but I like punishment, because I come home and then train 3 night's a week on my home gym.

CAMS290 · 17-09-2005, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper

So alternate who's on top??

(sorry, I'll go refill my galss of wine now) :P

I used train with Judy, she used to be on top, but i couldnt breathe. lol
I might have another jimmy black too Casper, to cold to go outside in this melbourne weather !

formerly · 17-09-2005, 08:28 PM

Im at the gym 2-3 times a week (only one day is usually cardio work though), play touch footy for 90 mins on a wednesday night, out on the golf course atleast once a week (work at one so made easier to duck out before or after work, just have to resist temptation to grab a cart, but time doesnt always allow a long walk)

then to top that off walk the dog and look after and ride the horses which is a gym work out in itself!!

MO · 17-09-2005, 08:47 PM

Ok so you want to keep fit...what level of fitness are you after...if its just average then a 20/30 min brisk walk everyday will do it...if you're looking beyond this then you will have to go into aerobic and anerobic routines combined with a weights routine...if this is your goal I suggest you go to the local gym and get them to set out a programme for you. Good Luck.

Casper · 17-09-2005, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by John McMaster

Ok so you want to keep fit...what level of fitness are you after...if its just average then a 20/30 min brisk walk everyday will do it...if you're looking beyond this then you will have to go into aerobic and anerobic routines combined with a weights routine...if this is your goal I suggest you go to the local gym and get them to set out a programme for you. Good Luck.

I'm going for the "Keith Richards" programme... and doing quite well at it I must say.

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MO · 17-09-2005, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Casper

I'm going for the "Keith Richards" programme... and doing quite well at it I must say.

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Good for you Casper if it works for want you want then go for it......by the way are'nt you s'posed to be on holiday and taking valium?

I can reccomend an emergency pack if needed.hahahaha

Casper · 17-09-2005, 09:19 PM

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Originally Posted by John McMaster

Good for you Casper if it works for want you want then go for it......by the way are'nt you s'posed to be on holiday and taking valium?

I can reccomend an emergency pack if needed.hahahaha

I'm on holidays yes.. and on my fifth glass of "valium" now..

edit: sorry, just going to fill up with number 6. Damn I feel good.

nick81xd · 17-09-2005, 10:37 PM

stand up all day looking up at the bottom of cars turning spanners also combined with a strict diet of junk food and the good ol Bundy rum

Shonky · 17-09-2005, 11:01 PM

Nothing.

I used to go hiking every second weekend, cycle EVERYWHERE and walk the 4 kms to the g/f's house.

Now I work full time, my bike was f***ed when I rode it of my mate's garage roof at his 18th, and am single.

Now I am just your average skinny little bugger with all the muscle bulk of a lemur.

kooky · 17-09-2005, 11:33 PM

Gym 3 nights a week and a 24 year old girlfriend

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bindi · 18-09-2005, 07:11 AM

Exercise??? Laying on the lounge, picking up one piece of chocolate from the Roses box, unwrapping it, putting it my mouth.... then the whole crazy cycle starts again.

Nah really I am trying very hard. I used to swim every weekday until my father got sick and I had to take care of him and mum for a little bit. This week I am going back to the pool. Half an hour a morning really makes my day so much better. And because I work so damn hard in the pool (well by MY standards anyhow!), it encourages me to eat healthily for the rest of the day.

I play netball on a Monday night, and I ref little kids' netball on a Monday arvo. Love netball. Would play it every day if there were enough games!

I do yoga on Wednesday mornings, and am thinking about taking up Tai Chi on a Sunday morning.

And I still weigh too much... I just don't get it.

NIGHTHAWK · 18-09-2005, 10:30 AM

At 49 it is getting a little harder to do what i did 10 years ago, so i have ha d to resort to a little help called CREATINE MONOHYDRATE absolutely brilliant.I can still do my 5-6 days at the gym,cardio as well squash tennis on sundays,and my martial arts 1-2 days a week.Anything goes for eating does not matter,kfc hungry jacks, maccas, pizza my weight has all ways stayed the same.

MITCHAY · 18-09-2005, 12:53 PM

Apart from goin down the coast for 2 or 3 weeks every year I dont do anythn in terms of excercise.

I just eat fairly good food. I cut out all the junk in between meals and lost 25kgs just from that.

parawolf · 18-09-2005, 01:04 PM

I fit the couch.... does that count?

I play volleyball (65minute games) once a week... I used to run a 1 - 2km every 2nd day too before work but sort let that slip...

i have also started to make sure that i eat a healthy calorie controlled diet... that has helped keep the weight down... :baby bott