Fitness and Exercise

[Ekkebus]

So Jay, how was that GoRucking business?

[Jakanden]

12 hours of pure hell and the hardest thing I have ever done in my life. We had a marine force recon guy on the team and he was saying it was just as hard as when he was in training. We had to do things like simulating looking for IED's, taking casualties, trying to make it to an exfil point under a strict time limit, wading through a river while on sound and light discipline (can't make any sounds or turn on lights) and so on. We also had to practice leave no trace behind and were not allowed to let anything we were carrying touch the ground the entire time (rucks, flags, team weights, etc..).

It gives me a new found respect for the special forces guys because we just did it for 12 hours with one night of sleep deprivation (I was up for about 36 hours straight), but those guys do it for weeks on end. You can see the photos on my FB page if you want an idea of it.

I will be moving on the to the GORUCK Ascent next year which is 100 hours of survival training in the mountains

[barnaclelapse]

Being in New York a couple of weeks back, walking as much as I did, it reminded me of just how much exercise I freely take on when I'm in a place where it's actually possible to get to where I need to go by walking. The best weight and overall health I've had in the past ten years was when I was walking everywhere in Savannah, GA. I was down to something like 180, and I felt great.

There's a strong chance I'm moving to Wilkes Barre, PA in two or three months, and if I noticed anything from the two weeks I recently spent there, it's that I would probably be walking a whole hell of a lot.

No point to this story, really. Just something I'm kind of looking forward to. I need to a reason to exercise, it would seem, and that's as good a reason as any.

[pappy]

Until winter happens and you discover that only 30% of the houses give a shit about shoveling their walkway.

[barnaclelapse]

That's my childhood, man. I'm okay with snow.

[Jakanden]

Signed up for two more GORUCK Challenges (as well as a Scavenger). The first one taught me some things with regards to how I need to change up my training. Need to focus more on strength than endurance and cardio for these events so that will be my focus this time.

[Wood]

I'm Resurrecting this thread to announce that I finally started lifting again. Spending last summer getting a 90/100 out of my fitness test and struggling to help Tim move his furniture was incredibly embarrassing. So finally, I'm trying a powerlifting routine that Jakanden suggested. I'm just spending this week trying to find out what my One Rep Max is right now. They're not pretty at the moment. Bench is 152lbs, Squats are 174lbs, Dumbell OH press is 32lbs, and I'm finding out what my Deadlift is tomorrow. If it's close to my squat, it'll still be disappointing. But we all gotta start somewhere. The goal is to add 5 lbs to all of my 1RM's every 4 weeks, and keep at it for a long time. Hopefully, the next time I move Tim's stuff, I'll be manhandling that shit!

[Jakanden]

Yeah I have been on it for 3 cycles now (Wender 5/3/1 for those interested) and have seen gains in all my maxes including the two I had stalled on (Bench and Military Press).

I also started doing Tire Flips, Sled Drags and Prowler sprints 3 times a week which caused cardio to go up quite a bit. I finished in top 10% overall in the last spartan sprint I did which is the first time and I haven't done ANY running for like 3 months.

Starting on the weekend of 4/20 I have an event every weekend (GORUCK Challenge, GORUCK Light, Spartan, Warrior Dash, etc..) up through June 1st so it should be an interesting 6 weeks

[Ekkebus]

Since my job changed last summer and well, since I took over running of the group I've been back to doing capoeira more than I have in years which has been great.

Also, doing a 20 mile cancer bike ride in June. Not a murderous event but means I have to get out and get riding again if I'm going to make it.

[Juese]

I'm actually in a shape. Best one I've been in, anyways. Been alternating a no-equipment routine from Jakandan and some indoor cardio 5-6 days a week. I'm hoping when the weather turns and I can get back to jogging/running to knock the last small clinging stomach fat out of there. Kettlebells and other weights are too expensive from what I've seen, but I'd still like to try those kettlebell routines. I'd love some access to pullups if they weren't always taken at the park. Santa?

[Jakanden]

You should be able to get a doorframe pullup bar for about 30 bucks. I have this one and it requires no drilling: http://www.amazon.com/ProSource-Heavy-D ... 972&sr=1-3

[Juese]

Oh I have one of those. Our door frames are sadly made so you can't use those in these shitty Buffalo door frames. I got it from a co-worker who had the same problem.

[Wood]

This might sound crazy, but I'm getting more and more obsessed with getting in workouts when I can. So with that, are there any gyms around your guy's area? Preferably a place with a treadmil, bench and squat stations?

[Juese]

Plenty of gyms around, and maybe you could pull off a free week or something? Although I won't keep up, I wouldn't be opposed to trying out a hotel gym routine or two if the chance arises over the weekend. Kick my ass. Hurt me more, snakewood.

[Jakanden]

I can give you a few workouts that require no equipment and will leave you on the ground when done if you want