GOT Fitness LOG

[Baines' left foot]

Genuinely quite enjoying the gym and eating healthy at the moment.

Currently snacking on some raisins and blueberries. I'd honestly rather eat this stuff than sweets, they taste just as nice.

 

[blue4eva77]

It wasn't planned to go like that, I just got half way round and though I felt good.... Not having to dig in and grind it outi you like, I got to a hill, not very steep but it's about half a mile stretch so wears you down... I decided to lengthen my stride for some reason and automatically started moving so much better..... Faster lighter on my feet if you like...... Probs tomorrow I won't feel the same but it feels like I've crashed through the mental barrier of dreading it to actually looking forward to what tomorrow might be like... I know now I will be back up to decent distances in next to no time.

Thats ace

Just don't be too hard on yourself if you can't quite reach todays level tomorrow.

 

[Black Belt Jones]

I believe the CaadX is a full frame as opposed to compact frame where the top tube is slightly sloping. Dunno what that really means, but probably means something..

If it's just the reach you're uncomfortable with you might be able to fit a shorter stem that would bring the handlebars a bit closer.. maybe up to an inch or so. The seat should also be moveable backwards/forward up to a couple of centimeters, however be aware that this changes your stance and the angle you are pedaling at.

Thks for the reply - Problem is that the bike will be used for easy off-road stuff plus some technical off road stuff, so it's always going to be a compromise - I'm thinking that the large fit puts it way at one end. So it'll be great as an easy mile muncher but may suck on anything tricky.
If I was just buying it normally I'd not be fretting over cms, but I'm getting it on the cycle to work scheme where you don't formally own the bike for 4 years (!) - so it's not like I can sell it if I don't like it.

 

[Mutzo Nutzo]

It has many uses yes and cooking with it is obviously one of them. use of skin, hair etc.... but ive read just eating a couple of spoonfuls a day can be very beneficial to the body.

I actually bought it off Amazon.com after reading good reviews from people on this particular kind and from doing a simple research into it for an hour one day. Ive been adding 2 spoons to my oatmeal and protein powder in a morning. Ive also been eating another 2 spoonfuls each evening after work before i work out.

I eat coconut oil regularly (1 teaspoon first thing in the morning), and if I cook anything at high heat I use it then also - as with other MCT's it goes straight to the Liver from your digestive system, and is instantly converted to energy.

It also whitens your teeth, just swill it around your gob for a few minutes every day.

Oooh Oooh - Coconuts!!

 

[Big Fat Sam]

just got back from a 6km run. I havent done anything sustained or proper in the way of exercise since september which was the end of the footy season, but over the last week i've been going for runs. Started with a 5k where i was easily doing double sometimes triple that every second day during the season, but had no aerobic fitness and needed to start walking in parts as a rest period. I went for another one today but bumped it up to 6km as progressive overload and was stoked how good I felt when I was running. Started off slow at the bottom of a massive hill then when it leveled out lengthened my stride and picked up the pace. Didn't need to stop or anything. It always amazes me how the body adapts itself physiologically.

Well done mate.

I'd like to say that reading that got me out on a run tonight too; I wasn't planning on running tonight but I got off my arse and did a quick 5k. Thanks for that!

Tomorrow night off and then maybe a 6/7k on Saturday after our game and then I am playing footy Sunday and Monday so nice and active.

Keep it up lid.

 

[Moomin]

I eat coconut oil regularly (1 teaspoon first thing in the morning), and if I cook anything at high heat I use it then also - as with other MCT's it goes straight to the Liver from your digestive system, and is instantly converted to energy.

It also whitens your teeth, just swill it around your gob for a few minutes every day.

Oooh Oooh - Coconuts!!

What coconut oil do you purchase? I want some.

 

[Baines' left foot]

I hate running with a passion, but if I went for a run once a week or so, would I see benefits in my core area?

 

[Moomin]

I hate running with a passion, but if I went for a run once a week or so, would I see benefits in my core area?

I think swimming would be better, give a more all round body workout.

 

[Baines' left foot]

I think swimming would be better, give a more all round body workout.

Oh God I hate that even more! Cheers though.

 

[Moomin]

Oh God I hate that even more! Cheers though.

I hate running more than swimming, been getting into my swimming this year and its less impact on the joints. Plus you can perv on the ladies if you have the right goggles on.

 

[Baines' left foot]

I hate running more than swimming, been getting into my swimming this year and its less impact on the joints. Plus you can perv on the ladies if you have the right goggles on.

Haha, very good point. How often and for how long would you say I'd need to go for it be worthwhile? The gym I go to has a pool so that would be handy.

 

[Big Fat Sam]

I HATE swimming!

 

[Mutzo Nutzo]

What coconut oil do you purchase? I want some.

I get mine from a local health food store, I think that Sainsbury's sell it now ( in the health food section)

 

[Moomin]

Haha, very good point. How often and for how long would you say I'd need to go for it be worthwhile? The gym I go to has a pool so that would be handy.

I'm doing twice a week at the moment, doing a good 45 min session. Its my cardio workout.

 

[Maxwell]

Hate running, LOVE swimming.