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Felonious Crud

Felonious Crud

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My efforts have involved less of a personal sacrifice than Jon's (some people are so competitive).

Anyway, yesterday I did about 20 minutes of free weight and body weight exercise and also went for a walk, the highlight of which was seeing a seal bobbing round in the water. Apparently, my average daily walking mileage over the last year is about 3.5. Thanks to Stevie's direction (and a video he posted) my rowing technique has improved dramatically and I also managed 2 reps of 10 minutes (well, 10 + 1 min rest + 12) and rowed 4.5km at an average pace of 2:16/500m, which I was happy with. I could probably have done another rep but I was starting to get bored. I need to find something longer than 25 minutes to watch while I'm doing it.

No clue regarding weight but that's not a goal and I don't have any scales.
 
2b1ask1

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The first stone off is locked in but actual weight loss in the second week has been s-l-o-w and hard work and really just consolidating the previous week (a little over 3lb off). The great news however is I put on a pair of trousers this morning I've not worn since before New Year and needed a belt to stop them falling down! I'll take that as a win :)
 
GeoffCapes

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JonW said:
Well done - I’ve just finished a 90 minute, easy spin whilst watching the Liverpool match on Sky, and then 1/2 of MOTD. 10 laps of the Volcano...
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Need to work out how to put Zwift on my laptop and watch netflix (or the like) using the same screen. I'm sure it's do-able. Just need to work out how.
 
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Back to work for me today, and disappointingly my 36 hrs of feeling like **** and not eating a lot (due to fear of pass through!) only led to 1/2kg weight loss. Hey ho....
 
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After a promising start, I lost zero lb last week. However, I'm still off the booze and consuming gallons of green tea instead - just swapping one addiction for another...

Busy sitting down all week this week writing a training course and putting together a sales presentation to go with it. But next week I'll be on my feet all week delivering the course, and then the week after I'll be more flexible to start a proper fitness routine. Until then I'll stick with the 3 reps of chin ups to failure (have a chin up bar in my room here in Ireland) and walking everywhere I can.
 
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Dan! said:
After a promising start, I lost zero lb last week. However, I'm still off the booze and consuming gallons of green tea instead - just swapping one addiction for another...

Busy sitting down all week this week writing a training course and putting together a sales presentation to go with it. But next week I'll be on my feet all week delivering the course, and then the week after I'll be more flexible to start a proper fitness routine. Until then I'll stick with the 3 reps of chin ups to failure (have a chin up bar in my room here in Ireland) and walking everywhere I can.
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Careful how much green tea you drink. After a while it will give you the two Bob bits!
 
MrPea

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Felonious Crud said:
My efforts have involved less of a personal sacrifice than Jon's (some people are so competitive).

Anyway, yesterday I did about 20 minutes of free weight and body weight exercise and also went for a walk, the highlight of which was seeing a seal bobbing round in the water. Apparently, my average daily walking mileage over the last year is about 3.5. Thanks to Stevie's direction (and a video he posted) my rowing technique has improved dramatically and I also managed 2 reps of 10 minutes (well, 10 + 1 min rest + 12) and rowed 4.5km at an average pace of 2:16/500m, which I was happy with. I could probably have done another rep but I was starting to get bored. I need to find something longer than 25 minutes to watch while I'm doing it.

No clue regarding weight but that's not a goal and I don't have any scales.
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Well done!
 
MrPea

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Yes there is, but the number up the side isn't what to go on... drag factor is. I put it all in a previous post which I'll be able to find when online from a computer.
 
JonW

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Drag factor of between 110-120 is where I’d recommend... I think most of mine are there, and then occasionally I increase it from that if I’m doing something to try and build strength
 
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Felonious Crud said:
A quick question, Stevie - is there an optimal resistance level? I generally for for 7 or 8 with short bursts at 10.
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"Resistance vs. number depends on the condition of the machine. You need to use the drag factor and for water you should set it between 115 and 125. On a well maintained machine that'll be a resistance number around 3 and a bit. The machine I was on earlier this evening needed to be on 7 for a 115 drag.
To find the drag, can you let me low which model computer you have on it?"

I've only ever used higher resistance to help me get certain aspects of technique. I'd actually rather encourage you to drop the resistance so you don't hurt your wrists, elbows, shoulders and back until your technique is much improved. Many people jarr themselves by kicking with bent arms or by using their back too soon or loose - higher resistance will accentuate that.
 
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I would like to join this forum posts too where we can share about our monthly progress, but right now I am just thinking to start with 10 minutes walk daily.
 
GeoffCapes

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I weighed myself yesterday, or was it the day before? :rolleyes: And I have dropped 2 lbs.

And that's without actually doing much. Work seems to be getting in the way of doing some serious exercise. :mad:

Have favourites a load of stuff on Netflix to watch next time I have more than 45 minutes to go on the bike.
Hopefully that will be this weekend.
 
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