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Mack. View member profile	Jan 1 2021, 12:45 PM Post #1
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,566 User: 12,915	As it's the start of a New Year, I thought I'd create a 2021 thread where all you gym and fitness freaks can discuss how you keep in shape and give each other diet and workout advice! Do you prefer sports or running to keep yourselves in shape!?


Mack. View member profile	Jan 6 2021, 08:02 PM Post #2
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,566 User: 12,915	Starting doing the Couch to 5k.


Flatcap View member profile	Jan 7 2021, 10:03 AM Post #3
Nah. Joined: 7 March 2006 Posts: 15,564 User: 27	Continuing the walks. I walked 1510.5 miles last calendar year. Hopefully that will increase this year. When normality returns, hopefully I will resume the swimming. Stay safe everyone.


Mack. View member profile	Jan 8 2021, 10:09 AM Post #4
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,566 User: 12,915	It's going all right at the start of doing Couch to 5k.


Dobbo View member profile	Jan 8 2021, 10:17 AM Post #5
BuzzJack Legend Joined: 4 November 2013 Posts: 30,495 User: 20,053	Glad to hear that Iceman! I'm cycling every weekday.


Mack. View member profile	Jan 8 2021, 07:17 PM Post #6
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,566 User: 12,915	Unfortunately didn't go great today.


PeteFromLeeds View member profile	Jan 8 2021, 07:45 PM Post #7
Buy yourself a car, and a house in Devon Joined: 6 May 2016 Posts: 23,863 User: 23,247	Hope it picks up Mack! It's only one day and you've still got plenty of time to keep going. I've been going for walks at lunchtimes during the week then longer walks at the weekend, although it's more to say I've been out the house than anything else.


Brett-Butler View member profile	Jan 8 2021, 09:17 PM Post #8
Howdy, disco citizens Joined: 16 January 2010 Posts: 12,775 User: 10,455	QUOTE(Iceman501 @ Jan 8 2021, 08:17 PM) Unfortunately didn't go great today. Ah don't worry, I'm sure you'll get back at it. My girlfriend started the Couch to 5k last week. For the first time she did it I did it with her, and although I'm well beyond needing it, I'm tempted to keep it going because I like listening to Jo Wiley, who's one of the voices on the app! I'm back at the running in the new year. I'm scheduled to do a half-marathon in March (which will likely be delayed again), and May (which should hopefully go ahead), so I'm starting light with a few 5k runs, and will ramp things up to about 10 miles as it goes into the warmer weather to get ready for the half-marathon. My 5k was well off my usual pace as I'd been quite inactive in December, so hopefully I'll be back at my usual pace in a few weeks.


Chez Wombat View member profile	Jan 8 2021, 10:16 PM Post #9
The owls are not what they seem Pronouns: He/him Joined: 11 July 2009 Posts: 37,095 User: 9,232	QUOTE(Iceman501 @ Jan 8 2021, 07:17 PM) Unfortunately didn't go great today. Which week are you on? It does start to get difficult all done at once, and especially around week 4 when it jumps in the timing of runs, but everyone has their own pace. Don't give up, and do feel free to take longer breaks as it can get very intensive, good luck with it! It was one of the only good things that came out of 2020 for me. I'm still running, I'm trying to aim for 5k within 30 minutes, I'm always just outside. The shorter days and freezing cold have make it a little more difficult, but the streets are quieter at least!


Mack. View member profile	Jan 8 2021, 11:25 PM Post #10
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,566 User: 12,915	QUOTE(Chez Wombat @ Jan 8 2021, 11:16 PM) Which week are you on? It does start to get difficult all done at once, and especially around week 4 when it jumps in the timing of runs, but everyone has their own pace. Don't give up, and do feel free to take longer breaks as it can get very intensive, good luck with it! It was one of the only good things that came out of 2020 for me. I'm still running, I'm trying to aim for 5k within 30 minutes, I'm always just outside. The shorter days and freezing cold have make it a little more difficult, but the streets are quieter at least! I'm on Week 1.


Chez Wombat View member profile	Jan 9 2021, 12:49 AM Post #11
The owls are not what they seem Pronouns: He/him Joined: 11 July 2009 Posts: 37,095 User: 9,232	I'd still recommend keeping at it for the first two or three weeks at least (and you can easily repeat weeks), you'll know if it's not for you by then.


Mack. View member profile	Jan 14 2021, 05:02 PM Post #12
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,566 User: 12,915	Went for an hour's walk today, feel better after it.


Flatcap View member profile	Jan 14 2021, 08:45 PM Post #13
Nah. Joined: 7 March 2006 Posts: 15,564 User: 27	Glad it is helping. Walking makes me feel better both physically and mentally. I have lost over a stone so far and am using the lock down to get my weight down. By the time my brother sees me again, he won't recognize me...


Mack. View member profile	Jan 14 2021, 11:42 PM Post #14
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,566 User: 12,915	Going for another walk tomorrow, should be good, I walk at a brisk pace.


awardinary View member profile	Jan 22 2021, 06:48 PM Post #15
Here to play, here to stay Pronouns: he/him Joined: 8 February 2015 Posts: 20,159 User: 21,587	Can someone recommend a good beginner morning workout I can do from home each day? I’m thinking mainly just aerobic stretches etc, but if I want cardio I have a barely workable treadmill. What I specifically wanted recommendations for was a YouTube video, or series, that I could follow and begin with 10 minutes each morning working up toward longer sessions and cardio eventually.


Mack. View member profile	Jan 22 2021, 06:54 PM Post #16
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,566 User: 12,915	QUOTE(awardinary @ Jan 22 2021, 07:48 PM) Can someone recommend a good beginner morning workout I can do from home each day? I’m thinking mainly just aerobic stretches etc, but if I want cardio I have a barely workable treadmill. What I specifically wanted recommendations for was a YouTube video, or series, that I could follow and begin with 10 minutes each morning working up toward longer sessions and cardio eventually. H0c-4nZjIWQ Hope this helps. I've been following this: https://www.activehw.co.uk/stay-active-at-home


awardinary View member profile	Jan 22 2021, 10:45 PM Post #17
Here to play, here to stay Pronouns: he/him Joined: 8 February 2015 Posts: 20,159 User: 21,587	Oh thanks very much Mack!


Mack. View member profile	Jan 23 2021, 06:43 PM Post #18
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,566 User: 12,915	Went for an half an hour walk today.


Mack. View member profile	Jan 27 2021, 12:38 PM Post #19
It's still will be the return of the Mack 4eva Joined: 1 February 2011 Posts: 53,566 User: 12,915	QUOTE I've been following this: https://www.activehw.co.uk/stay-active-at-home This is definitely helping me.


awardinary View member profile	Feb 12 2021, 01:53 PM Post #20
Here to play, here to stay Pronouns: he/him Joined: 8 February 2015 Posts: 20,159 User: 21,587	Hey Mack how’s your workouts going? Have you noticed any progress?