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Anyone taken up running or any other sport during lockdown? Will you be continuing on and sticking with it as things open up?
Curious to know as one secretary in our running club said he’s had hundreds of people looking to join when we’re back up and running  |
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I think there will be quite a few people rest to get into some sort of fitness, especially if they've had months of sitting around.
But then there hasn't been any replies on this thread so maybe not.
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over a year ago
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We haven't taken up fitness during LD but have had to change what we do to keep our fitness going and adapted to what we have (a blue peter made gym at home for example )
What we're looking forward to is getting back to what we were able to do before...climbing, scrambling, up in the mountains full kit on for a few days oh and of course to get back in the gym for those big ole weights...L xx
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over a year ago
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"I had adapted to a low impact mat routine before I got ill. I think that'll be what I continue for some time yet when I'm strong enough."
Post viral fatigue? The two steps forward and then what feels like ten steps back must be frustrating, my deepest sympathies. Little and often, what you can when you can are all the cliches but true; I wish you all the best in your recovery...L xx |
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"I had adapted to a low impact mat routine before I got ill. I think that'll be what I continue for some time yet when I'm strong enough.
Post viral fatigue? The two steps forward and then what feels like ten steps back must be frustrating, my deepest sympathies. Little and often, what you can when you can are all the cliches but true; I wish you all the best in your recovery...L xx"
Oh in spades. At the moment I'm not exercising at all. Deep breathing. Yesterday I checked the post (flat, downstairs) and that's enough excitement for awhile  |
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The only thing I've started since lockdown is a bit of speed/agility work with ladders and hurdles. But that was because my next door neighbour heard me complaining about my 5km time not coming down, so he suggested it and lent me the kit.
I've knocked a bit of time off, so will probably continue a couple of times a week. |
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over a year ago
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From the second week of lockdown I’ve been doing home workouts outs 6 days a week and I will definitely keep it up as really seeing the benefits of it now |
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Ms _naswingdress recommended some upper arm exercises to me which I do and I've done some yoga too which I previously hadn't done. My main form of exercise previously was swimming and walking. Obv I've had to give up the swimming |
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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago
All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest |
"From the second week of lockdown I’ve been doing home workouts outs 6 days a week and I will definitely keep it up as really seeing the benefits of it now "
Your pics are testament to that  |
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over a year ago
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I've always maintained some level of fitness, just had to move it from the club to my loft instead. Harder to keep motivated but managing it most days.
Just miss the social interaction with other club members.
Got to try and stay trim |
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"From the second week of lockdown I’ve been doing home workouts outs 6 days a week and I will definitely keep it up as really seeing the benefits of it now
Your pics are testament to that "
Thank you  |
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I don't have the equipment I need to excercise safely without causing pain and flares ups, but i have been pushing myself with physical labour in the garden. Added bonus of nice surroundings. I'm very much looking forward to my gym opening again though for both physical and mental health. And must be doing something right as my scales are telling me I've lost weight during lockdown. I did have to check they weren't broke! |
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"I don't have the equipment I need to excercise safely without causing pain and flares ups, but i have been pushing myself with physical labour in the garden. Added bonus of nice surroundings. I'm very much looking forward to my gym opening again though for both physical and mental health. And must be doing something right as my scales are telling me I've lost weight during lockdown. I did have to check they weren't broke!"
Well done |
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over a year ago
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"i go for walks every morning.i am also drinking slim fast. I want to lose 3 stone."
Have to thought about keto diet and intermittent fasting? Much better than slim fast in my opinion |
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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago
All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest |
"From the second week of lockdown I’ve been doing home workouts outs 6 days a week and I will definitely keep it up as really seeing the benefits of it now
Your pics are testament to that
Thank you "
Any excuse to perve  |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
In a ball gown because that's how we roll in N. Devon |
"I don't have the equipment I need to excercise safely without causing pain and flares ups, but i have been pushing myself with physical labour in the garden. Added bonus of nice surroundings. I'm very much looking forward to my gym opening again though for both physical and mental health. And must be doing something right as my scales are telling me I've lost weight during lockdown. I did have to check they weren't broke!"
Well done chick |
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I’ve done more fitness than before and am getting back to a proper routine ... lots more out and about doing something which is so good to see. Hope people maintain it as it is definitely worth it |
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"From the second week of lockdown I’ve been doing home workouts outs 6 days a week and I will definitely keep it up as really seeing the benefits of it now
Your pics are testament to that
Thank you
Any excuse to perve "
Perv away |
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By *hilloutMan
over a year ago
All over the place! Northwesr, , Southwest |
"From the second week of lockdown I’ve been doing home workouts outs 6 days a week and I will definitely keep it up as really seeing the benefits of it now
Your pics are testament to that
Thank you
Any excuse to perve
Perv away "
Had plenty of time to admire in detail if you recall |
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"i go for walks every morning.i am also drinking slim fast. I want to lose 3 stone.
Have to thought about keto diet and intermittent fasting? Much better than slim fast in my opinion "
A healthy balanced nutritionous eating lifestyle is the best. Fasting isn't healthy. |
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Ive stopped my home workouts and I am back to normal eating habits.
My work is very physical so my muscle definition is returning, I just need the swimming pools to re open then I can do my daily lengths and tone my mum tum |
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"i go for walks every morning.i am also drinking slim fast. I want to lose 3 stone.
Have to thought about keto diet and intermittent fasting? Much better than slim fast in my opinion
A healthy balanced nutritionous eating lifestyle is the best. Fasting isn't healthy."
It is if you incorporate it into the 5:2 diet |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've always maintained some level of fitness, just had to move it from the club to my loft instead. Harder to keep motivated but managing it most days.
Just miss the social interaction with other club members.
Got to try and stay trim "
Ditto not the same at home. And was never going to make great strides at home either just tried to tick over
And miss the gym banter and more indepth workouts |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Cycling here. Did 9 hours yesterday as get ready for a tour in a few months. It will be in the UK rather than Germany so need to get used to the wind drag |
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"i go for walks every morning.i am also drinking slim fast. I want to lose 3 stone.
Have to thought about keto diet and intermittent fasting? Much better than slim fast in my opinion
A healthy balanced nutritionous eating lifestyle is the best. Fasting isn't healthy.
It is if you incorporate it into the 5:2 diet"
Again they are all the same there just another way of putting yourself ina calorie deficit, by day / week.
Diet is diet its just what works best for you |
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By (user no longer on site)
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All 'diets' in the end are calorie fucking deficit. Whether you do ketogenic, 5:2, 16-8, it all comes down to calories in vs calories out.
Just do what works for you
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I've gone into routine of workouts at home and long walks or short jogs depending on the time I have. Also adjusted my eating habits. Lost 13 lbs in 2 months. Intend to keep it up post lockdown too as I've not stopped working anyway, so lockdown hasn't affected my routine that much anyway. |
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"I've gone into routine of workouts at home and long walks or short jogs depending on the time I have. Also adjusted my eating habits. Lost 13 lbs in 2 months. Intend to keep it up post lockdown too as I've not stopped working anyway, so lockdown hasn't affected my routine that much
anyway."
Good work... And you do look in very good shape  |
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"Anyone taken up running or any other sport during lockdown? Will you be continuing on and sticking with it as things open up?
Curious to know as one secretary in our running club said he’s had hundreds of people looking to join when we’re back up and running "
I'm doing everything as normal really
Just been m biking run and quick open water swim today
During the week its run walk lift heavy things and pull ups |
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"Ms _naswingdress recommended some upper arm exercises to me which I do and I've done some yoga too which I previously hadn't done. My main form of exercise previously was swimming and walking. Obv I've had to give up the swimming"
What would your purpose be
Strength
Endurance
Muscular balance and pain avoidance??
Fat loss ??
And please seriously do not say toneing
So many say " just toning "
There is absolutely nothing
" just " about toning its ithe holy grail xxx |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Ms _naswingdress recommended some upper arm exercises to me which I do and I've done some yoga too which I previously hadn't done. My main form of exercise previously was swimming and walking. Obv I've had to give up the swimming
What would your purpose be
Strength
Endurance
Muscular balance and pain avoidance??
Fat loss ??
And please seriously do not say toneing
So many say " just toning "
There is absolutely nothing
" just " about toning its ithe holy grail xxx"
Hahahah haha I feel you pain...." I just want to tone up" |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I’ve increased my running which I would have done anyway after injury doing between 12 and 22 kms per run, that’s incorporating hill repeats and interval sessions. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Nope.
I struggled along for 8 weeks with bodyweight stuff, banfs, sandbags etc.
Got pissed off and put a gym in my garage.
Pretty much 20% wiped off each of my max lifts but just over 3 weeks I'm back to within 10% on the three lifts |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I've gone into routine of workouts at home and long walks or short jogs depending on the time I have. Also adjusted my eating habits. Lost 13 lbs in 2 months. Intend to keep it up post lockdown too as I've not stopped working anyway, so lockdown hasn't affected my routine that much
anyway.
Good work... And you do look in very good shape "
Thank you |
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"Not all diets are the same. Some diets are inherently worse than others. Best go and see a qualified Dietician and get a bespoke plan "
Good advice. I received nutrition/healthy eating/weight loss plan from my personal trainer. It certainly works alongside exercise when I stay on plan. |
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"Not all diets are the same. Some diets are inherently worse than others. Best go and see a qualified Dietician and get a bespoke plan "
All diets are the same the aim is to put you in a deficit to lose body fat, the content of said diets is what makes them inherently worse,
Any diet set out by a pt or dietary professional will be based on healthy eating, good fats, low sugars proteins and vegetables... But will still be in a deficit if the requirement is to lose body fat |
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"I think there will be quite a few people rest to get into some sort of fitness, especially if they've had months of sitting around.
But then there hasn't been any replies on this thread so maybe not.
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loads of replies now . Good to see so many do so well. I’ve taken on the role of replying to those messaging the club  . Hopefully they won’t lose interest by the time we can get the club nights/runs started again |
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Husband is home tonight, so I can finally get a bit of freedom from the kids after 3 months! Long dog walks and running here I come! 