In Fitness and in Health

[RobeOfTheMagi]

I've been getting back into rock climbing lately, and currently I continue working on my longterm goal of an unassisted one arm pull-up.

Dunno how to correctly upload a video file...

[tody]

So I did a thing in January.
I started training again on my rowing machine a couple of years ago, mainly driven by the goal of weight loss. Tried to be consistent, but fell into old habits last winter.
Picked it up stronger than before after the summer holidays, with the goal of actually being competitive again.
Currently taking part in a competition, and was also fueled be a virtual challenge on the Concept 2 app. Trained every single day in January, with greatly improved times. Finished off with a half marathon yesterday.
Will take it slower in February, but I am thinking about stepping up from my usual 10k to a 15k session.

[goosehd]

@tody Bravo

How do you feel? Better sleep, less stress, hungrier than a rabid dog…

[tody]

@goosehd all of the above. plus i lost over 5 kilos since last august, and i fear i need to buy every IH jeans in 35 again now...

[goosehd]

@tody outstanding and a huge congratulations on your achievement!!

[Denman John]

@tody Congrats and keep it going!

[tody]

thanks guys. current plan is to keep it at 20-25 sessions per month, at extended duration. with 15k i'm around the 1 hour mark. weight loss goal is 3-4 more kilos, to get just under 90kg.

[Stringthing75]

I'm currently Wk 4 of Manchester Marathon training plan. This will be my 3rd Marathon, really enjoying the training and seeing proper progress. 18km done today.

[goosehd]

@Stringthing75 Congratulations and good luck on the next. You may also be interested in this thread: https://forum.ironheart.co.uk/topic/2076/runners?_=1769981095539

Feel free to post on either.

[Stringthing75]

@goosehd said in In Fitness and in Health:

https://forum.ironheart.co.uk/topic/2076/runners?_=1769981095539

thank you, and thank you!

[Giles]

Deadlifts today - Did 90kg which is new PB. Tried 95, got it halfway up my calves on the first attempt, barely lifted it off the floor on the second

Tiny steps.....

[yannis]

Awesome @Giles. What is your sticking point on deadlifts. Sounds like its from the floor to mid shin or knee. Make sure you keep pushing your legs into the floor constantly through the lift. Do not even think about your back. Think legs pushing down into the floor.

[Giles]

That was the sticking point. I will try and do that next time.....

[Giles]

Sorry to be hogging this thread, but the mere fact of documenting what I am doing is added inspiration to try harder.

2 weeks ago, my PB for leg press was 12 reps at 173kg. 10 days ago, I failed at 183.

Today, I did 213kg and felt I could go further.

I am frankly amazed.....

[goosehd]

@Giles and I have been motivating each other for the past few months in preparation for tuna fishing in the fall. He sends me updates on new exercises that he's trying which I try and incorporate from time to time. The progress has been good and a nice change from some of my normal goto lifts. Yesterday I added Bulgarian squats for the first time...

I don't know if I should thank him or kick his arse the next time I see him...

[Giles]

I think you should thank me

[Bridger]

Bulgarian style

[goosehd]

@Giles I may have to as I can’t lift my foot high enough…

[1WayTrip]

I have always loved natural weight training. In my 20s I let my weight get away from me and got to about 20 stone.

Sorted myself out and in my 30s got in pretty decent shape.

In my late 40s now but still in good shape and lifting heavy. Really just focused on functional strength now and overall health.

[Giles]

Picked this plate set up for a steal from eBay a couple of days ago. Well pleased....