Exercising for snowmobiling?
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ak ryda
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Personally no, but I have friends who do it and have had great results. The owners / coaches at my box will talk to you about it if you ask, but it is not pushed on anyone. I already eat fairly clean, and know I am very carb sensative and generally try to stay away from processed foods. As I am getting older (34), I have found what my body responds to both positively and negatively, and how much harder it is to keep lean muscle compared to 10 years ago. My freezer is always full of chicken and personally caught salmon / halibut, so i combine those lean meats with lots of veggies and it does a good job of easy meals.
Sucks, but gone are the days of a box of mac n cheese for dinner with ice cream for dessert!
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enis750
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very well said
not trying it to avoid injury is just a "way out"
as you mentioned the risk of injury is evident in ANYTHING althetic you do, plain and simple
CF will transform your body and in a very short period of time as well
IMO it really is the way to go
having huge bulging biceps or pecks, really os good for what? taking your shirt off at the beach and thats about it????
watch out for the skinny kid, 6'2", 180lbs in your crossfit class
dude will lift more and finish way ahead of everyone else, using proper form and not cheating the movements, and make you say "really!!???"
My wifey and I try to stick as "paleo" as possible
my vice is dairy and grains, but im trying very hard to limit them
our gym does not push it, but reccomends it, and it does help IMMENSLY (sp?)
as ak ryda said, eating clean in general is key
cut out ALL, and I mean ALL the sh*t
I have cheat MEALS, not DAYS, once a week
even then, im still pretty good about it
my cheat meal is spaghetti (white) w meat sauce or tacos
but like i said, I allow myself ONE a week
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aebsledder
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MY WOD Today
30 Thrusters (Full squat, 75lbs)
5 Rope climbs to 15 foot ceiling
20 Thrusters
4 Rope climbs
10 Thrusters
3 Rope climbs
1000 Meter Row with ascending burpees on the minute
Go find a corner and barf.
On the Paleo: I kind of look at Paleo as just a clean diet with limited refined carbs...basically a healthy diet. I do eat some whole grains and dairy, but that seems to work for me. My non-paleo items are whole wheat bread and skim milk, so it's not like I am horking down globs of cotton candy. mmmmm. cotton candy.
Just started the second month of P90X. We haven't missed a single day yet. I did this last year right before sledding too and I am much stronger, able to do a higher percentage of the workout. Must be some muscle memory. I am really impressed with the whole thing. My son is doing it with me, it is fun to have a partner. He is getting stronger and adapting faster than I am. Also, I had some super bug cold/flu thing hit me last time that really made it miserable for a big part of the workout so it has much better this time too.
Sat, Sept 8th.
Starting Weight = 241.0 (January 1st)
Current Weight =207.6
Percentage Lost = 13.85%
Total Lost = -33.4lbs
Body Mass Index = 28.3
Percentage Body Fat = 30.6%
My Personal Goal = To weigh LESS than 200lbs by Thanksgiving Day, and fit into a 34 waist (-10 sizes from start)
Pounds remaining to 1st Goal = 7.6
Pounds remaining to final Goal = 15.6
Diet I am following: ATKINS, LOW CARB!
Ideal Body Weight = 192.0lbs
http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
Starting Weight = 241.0 (January 1st)
Current Weight =207.6
Percentage Lost = 13.85%
Total Lost = -33.4lbs
Body Mass Index = 28.3
Percentage Body Fat = 30.6%
My Personal Goal = To weigh LESS than 200lbs by Thanksgiving Day, and fit into a 34 waist (-10 sizes from start)
Pounds remaining to 1st Goal = 7.6
Pounds remaining to final Goal = 15.6
Diet I am following: ATKINS, LOW CARB!
Ideal Body Weight = 192.0lbs
http://www.halls.md/ideal-weight/body.htm
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Sno Junkie
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Paleo and Crosffit. Best shape of my life (just turned 41). I'm 6'3"...210 lbs..8% body fat. Very addicting. I've been doing it for about 1 1/2 years. Great people...Great environment. If you are getting hurt doing crossfit you either have a crappy trainer or your ego is too big.
Christopher where are you getting your body fat percentage from? Looks really high for your weight and BMI. I have a similar BMI( 6' 4"+230lbs) and I should be under 20% based on previous measurements. I wear a 36W 34L Levis right now, they are pretty loose and I have to have room for a IWB holster I wear every day. I would bet you are under 25% easy. If you are using a scale to measure it you are probably not getting a good reading.
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aebsledder
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Kind of why I was stressing not to get too focused on weight...it happens all the time. Focus on how you feel and how your clothes fit. My pants have been tighter at 195 then at 210. Lower body fat=more muscle=better time sledding. Of course that is over simplifying some things.
Did an old school p90x chest and back on Saturday. Total pushups was 356 and total strict pullups was 69. Crossfit seems to be working
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enis750
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Kind of why I was stressing not to get too focused on weight...it happens all the time. Focus on how you feel and how your clothes fit. My pants have been tighter at 195 then at 210. Lower body fat=more muscle=better time sledding. Of course that is over simplifying some things.
Did an old school p90x chest and back on Saturday. Total pushups was 356 and total strict pullups was 69. Crossfit seems to be working
Couldnt agree more
No offence Christopher but ur looking way to hard into weight loss w all those "stats"
It can be ALOT easier
Burn more than u eat daily
Watch how u look and fit ur clothes and how u feel eating certain foods
Wayy less stressful than calculating percentages and alot more fun
The digital scale I have displays that value.
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aebsledder
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Yep. Diet and Exercise go hand in hand. Actually...I think diet is a misused term. I am guilty of it myself. To truly benefit it is more of an "eating habits change". Don't completely deprive yourself and stick to something that is realistic for you in the long run. I know that realistically I am going to eat the occasional sweet, drink the occasional beer
, and mow down some pizza every now and then. But the majority of the time I try to eat healthy, well balanced meals. It really is that simple. I will change my intake to fuel my workouts, but that is about it. Almost made it to the wall of fame at my box today. Helen...she is a fickle mistress.
I am a techie kind of guy.
I log and track all the numbers every day.
for me its no biggie at all.
This is the easiest diet in the world.
Slow and steady the weight just keeps right on coming off week by week.
There is actually a new digital scale that I want to get that has a wireless interface to the PC and will transmit and record all the numbers automatically each time you step on it. That would WAY Sweet in my book.
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http://www.technologytell.com/apple/51712/appletell-reviews-the-withings-wifi-body-scale/
Provides: Weight/fat/BMI measurement and wireless tracking
Developer: Withings
Minimum Requirements: Mac OS X v10.4.10 or Microsoft XP Service Pack 2, WiFi network for online tracking, iPhone or iPod touch for portable tracking
Price: $160.00
$160 for a scale. Okay, I get it. Kind of like paying $160 for a toaster, right? Well, suppose that toaster could keep track of your whole grains intake and tasty breakfast satisfaction on the web. Suppose that toaster could beam your whole wheat or potato bread choice to your iPhone. Suppose it could automatically share your English muffin/Pop Tart preference on Twitter. Would that make it worth it? No, because that doesn’t make any sense. But with the Withings WiFi Body Scale, it does make for a surprisingly useful (and somewhat addictive) feature set.
First things first, this is a good-looking device. That’s an odd thing to say about a scale, but yes, the WiFi Body Scale is very-well designed; its modern, metallic look under tempered glass is attractive enough that it need not be hidden away in a bathroom or closet. On the other hand, it’s so thin that you can easily stand it up behind a door if you don’t have room for it to sit out permanently.
The scale wants to sit on a hard, flat surface, of course, but Withings does include raisers to lift the scale for use on carpets. Even with these in place, however, I found calculations to be off; stick with a hard surface if at all possible.
This, of course, is not worth $160 yet. That price tag comes from the WiFi capabilities. You’re given a choice of synching your scale up with your computer (via web browser) or iPhone, iPod touch (via the free WiScale app), or both. When you launch the Pairing Wizard, the scale will connect to your computer (initially via the provided USB cable, then subsequently via WiFi) and allow you set up an account at my.withings.com.
After the initial hookup is complete, the scale will automatically send your weight, lean mass and fat measurements to this password protected account. There, you can track them via easy-to-read/navigate graphs. You can also set up additional accounts for multiple user tracking (each account can have its own password), provide objectives, and customize how your results are displayed (e.g. fat mass calculated as a percentage or mass unit). The Withings website explains what all of this is and why it’s important.
The site displays numerous health tips that can be turned off or accessed at any point by clicking the “Tips” icon in the upper left. You’re also given a few options for sharing your results. First, you can set it to be shared with other users of the scale when they log in to their accounts. You can elect to make your online profile public so anyone can log in to see your results. And finally, a recent addition gives you the option to have your calculations automatically published to your Twitter account. I’m guessing you’d have to be fairly confident to subject yourself to that kind of scrutiny, but to each his/her own.
iPhone and iPod touch connectivity is even easier to set up and use, as it’s simply a matter of placing your device on the back of the scale and hitting a button. After doing this once, your results are automatically sent to the iDevice, and a number on its icon will indicate you have results to read. Once launched, you’ll basically see the same display as that from the lower right of the web interface. Hit the information icon, and you’re provided with a few user/calculation settings similar to those available at my.withings.com.
And if you’d like to see a graph display of your progress (or, in my case, lack thereof), simply tilt your phone to the horizontal position:
So, what can you do with all of this? Not a whole lot. There’s no real program here. Nothing analyzes your progress and offers customized weight loss suggestions. The whole point of the WiFi Body Scale (aside from reporting your weight, of course) is to keep track of your weight loss/gain, making it easier for you to see how you’re doing. Having this information stored online and on your phone can be quite an incentive, however. It’s easy to forget gaining a pound or two, or to not document that in a journal. With the WiFi Body scale, you can’t gloss over that (although you can delete any entry). Seeing your fluctuations displayed visually can certainly help you stay on track.
So, yes, $160 is quite a lot for a scale, but the Withings WiFi Body Scale can justify its price through its sturdiness, accuracy, design and functionality. It’s by no means a personal coach, but the automatic reporting/sharing will help you visualize your progress and give you that little extra push towards your goals. If you end up in better health as a result, then yes, I’d say it’s worth it.
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I need a new scale, looking at the Tanita line. I don't really trust the body fat percentages but you could use it as a guide for the direction you are going. I agree with aeb and enis about what they are saying but I want to actually lose weight as a goal. Not just get in better shape. 10lbs of muscle is much more useful than 10lbs of fat but the sled doesn't know the difference. A ripped 250lb guy won't go to the same places as a skinny 150lb guy if there skills are anywhere near equal. I also race cars and in a series where the car is weighed separately 25-30lbs is a killer if it's a competitive field. Last season I was 220-225. Now I am 230-233. I am stronger and in at least as good as shape but my goal is to get back to the 220-225 range. Weight is coming off slower than last time.
aeb nice stats on the pull ups. When your body feels light for a few you know you are getting strong. My buddy in college could do 27 dead hang pull ups. My other buddy could bench 220lbs 27 times in 20 seconds, that was something to see. Best I ever did was 14 pull ups(265lb body weight) and 11 reps of 220lbs in 20 seconds.
aeb nice stats on the pull ups. When your body feels light for a few you know you are getting strong. My buddy in college could do 27 dead hang pull ups. My other buddy could bench 220lbs 27 times in 20 seconds, that was something to see. Best I ever did was 14 pull ups(265lb body weight) and 11 reps of 220lbs in 20 seconds.
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aebsledder
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If you are 230ish now and want to get down to 220ish, I would almost guarantee you will get there by the end of your second round of p90x. I really think that is a great program. And I do agree, being light in the world of sledding definitely helps. It is all a balance.. Also impressive numbers above. Another thing I have realized is how we all have our strengths and weaknesses. My worst one by far is flexibility. It really hinders me in quite a few activities. I still do some yoga though, and I would like to think I am much better off than I would be without it. I would actually like to know what some of the higher profile riders do to stay in shape. I know that Dan Adams is pretty into fitness, I wonder about guys like Chris Burandt and Keith Curtis? Or the Zollinger Brothers? Be interesting to know.
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enis750
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dont even get me started on the "ladies" of CF !! LOLOLOL!!!!
I did "Angie" last Friday (100 pull ups, 100 push ups, 100 sit ups, 100 squats -but Im sure you know that one too
)then worked out again Sunday, Monday and Today (today was the AIR FORCE WOD ... good god is that hard) - my body hurts from HEAD to TOE
I literally can not straighten my left arm from the 100 pulls up from Angie .. from 4 frekaing days ago!!! haha!
I think a 1 or 2 day rest is in order for me
