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RE: Gym Talk
March 8, 2020 at 4:41 pm
I think you should do it, Shell! I really do believe people should do something they suck at, or something that is new or uncomfortable. When I first got into Jiu-jitsu I was terrible, and it was embarrassing, and I sweated way more than everyone else and was just, in general, the new guy who sucked, LOL. But over time, I built a rapport with other people in the class, and got better at Jiu-jitsu, and the feeling of seeing that improvement in myself was awesome!
Also, as a writer, I'm a bit of a loner by nature, so I often have to force myself to get out and socialize, and group fitness activities are a great way to do that, in my opinion.
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RE: Gym Talk
March 8, 2020 at 5:04 pm
(February 26, 2020 at 4:25 pm)Shell B Wrote: Thinking of trying my first barre class tomorrow if this cold I might have doesn't stop me. I used to not go for group fitness, but these classes change things up a lot, so I don't get bored as easily.
Anyone else trying something new, want to talk about a favorite workout, etc.?
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RE: Gym Talk
March 8, 2020 at 5:31 pm
(March 8, 2020 at 5:04 pm)Brian37 Wrote: (February 26, 2020 at 4:25 pm)Shell B Wrote: Thinking of trying my first barre class tomorrow if this cold I might have doesn't stop me. I used to not go for group fitness, but these classes change things up a lot, so I don't get bored as easily.
Anyone else trying something new, want to talk about a favorite workout, etc.?
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RE: Gym Talk
March 9, 2020 at 9:24 pm
(March 8, 2020 at 4:41 pm)EgoDeath Wrote: I think you should do it, Shell! I really do believe people should do something they suck at, or something that is new or uncomfortable. When I first got into Jiu-jitsu I was terrible, and it was embarrassing, and I sweated way more than everyone else and was just, in general, the new guy who sucked, LOL. But over time, I built a rapport with other people in the class, and got better at Jiu-jitsu, and the feeling of seeing that improvement in myself was awesome!
Also, as a writer, I'm a bit of a loner by nature, so I often have to force myself to get out and socialize, and group fitness activities are a great way to do that, in my opinion.
I did it last week. It wasn't easy at all, but I did okay. I've been doing yoga for years, so that helped. Definitely more cardio than yoga, and I felt a few muscles I haven't felt in a fucking age, so that was good. I'm going to keep it up.
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RE: Gym Talk
March 9, 2020 at 9:29 pm
When I worked out, I mostly did dumbells for arm exercises, as well as some stuff for my calves and lower back. For some reason, my calf muscles have never been very strong, so after a long days work I often pull a muscle after resting. It hurts like hell.
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RE: Gym Talk
March 9, 2020 at 10:26 pm
From my limited experience, that could be a matter of stretching out the backs of your legs.
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March 9, 2020 at 10:49 pm
Possibly. I've been told that walking helps with it, but it doesn't do as much as I'd like. I don't remember having that problem when I was working at a job that required standing a lot, so I guess sitting around a lot more weakens the muscles.
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RE: Gym Talk
March 9, 2020 at 11:25 pm
(March 9, 2020 at 10:49 pm)Chad32 Wrote: Possibly. I've been told that walking helps with it, but it doesn't do as much as I'd like. I don't remember having that problem when I was working at a job that required standing a lot, so I guess sitting around a lot more weakens the muscles.
Very much. It also tightens the back of the leg. I bet it's harder for you to touch your toes now than it was then too. I just know from my own personal experience that I have to stretch out the back of my legs a lot.
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RE: Gym Talk
March 10, 2020 at 1:07 am
Tried Boxing, Muay Thai, or Krav Maga?
Glad you kept up with the fitness thing and are looking to mix things up a bit.
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RE: Gym Talk
March 10, 2020 at 10:37 am
(March 9, 2020 at 11:25 pm)Shell B Wrote: (March 9, 2020 at 10:49 pm)Chad32 Wrote: Possibly. I've been told that walking helps with it, but it doesn't do as much as I'd like. I don't remember having that problem when I was working at a job that required standing a lot, so I guess sitting around a lot more weakens the muscles.
Very much. It also tightens the back of the leg. I bet it's harder for you to touch your toes now than it was then too. I just know from my own personal experience that I have to stretch out the back of my legs a lot.
I have long arms, so it's not too hard, but maybe if I did some regular toe stretches, that would help too.
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