The not too serious get fit thread

[Monster Dave]

I had a coworker take my vitals today:

BP - 113/70

Resting HR - 47

[djrashonal]

Resting HR - 47

Wow man, that's Awesome!!!!

[Monster Dave]

It was never that low until I started cycling. I think prior to that it held steady around 57 or 60 -  it was certainly a suprise when I first saw that it was so low a few months ago!

[akmnstr]

When I was seriously training I took my heart rate first thing in the morning, just after I woke up and before I got out of bed.  I had the watch on the nightstand so I barely had to move to take my pulse.  Your pulse at this time is the lowest of the day and the most consistent.  Tracking my pulse taken at this time gave me an indication of how my training was progressing.  An increase in pulse for a few days might indicated overtraining.  A steady decline indicated progress. 

[Monster Dave]

When I was seriously training I took my heart rate first thing in the morning, just after I woke up and before I got out of bed.  I had the watch on the nightstand so I barely had to move to take my pulse.  Your pulse at this time is the lowest of the day and the most consistent.  Tracking my pulse taken at this time gave me an indication of how my training was progressing.  An increase in pulse for a few days might indicated overtraining.  A steady decline indicated progress. 

That's a good point - we all have our circadian rhythm which fluctuates throughout the day. I prefer to take mine mid day when my body has been up, moving, and under physical conditions - that way, when I check it, I get a reading based on my real time "in day" conditions.

I really think that it's all relative though - I think that as long as you take it at a consistent time of the day (if you're monitoring it) then it's more or less the same across the board for averaging.

[akmnstr]

That's a good point - we all have our circadian rhythm which fluctuates throughout the day. I prefer to take mine mid day when my body has been up, moving, and under physical conditions - that way, when I check it, I get a reading based on my real time "in day" conditions.

I really think that it's all relative though - I think that as long as you take it at a consistent time of the day (if you're monitoring it) then it's more or less the same across the board for averaging.

I don't completely agree with you.  I think that taking it during the day your pulse could be affected by a number of possible factors like: when you had your last cup of coffee, a stressful meeting with your boss, excitement about Butler Univ. making it to the NCAA championship, or when you walked up the stairs last.  The first thing in the morning approach will eliminate much of that environment induce variation in your data.  With less variance it will be easier to identify true trends sooner.   Having said all that, I do agree that monitoring your heart rate consistently is good and non-technical way to monitor your training and fitness.   

These days my training is much less intense and structured.  It is more a life style feature than goal driven as it used to be.  Your comments have reminded me that it would be useful to monitor my resting heart rate again. 

[Monster Dave]

I don't completely agree with you.  I think that taking it during the day your pulse could be affected by a number of possible factors like: when you had your last cup of coffee, a stressful meeting with your boss, excitement about Butler Univ. making it to the NCAA championship, or when you walked up the stairs last.  The first thing in the morning approach will eliminate much of that environment induce variation in your data.  With less variance it will be easier to identify true trends sooner.   Having said all that, I do agree that monitoring your heart rate consistently is good and non-technical way to monitor your training and fitness.   

These days my training is much less intense and structured.  It is more a life style feature than goal driven as it used to be.  Your comments have reminded me that it would be useful to monitor my resting heart rate again. 

[bulldogs2k]

It was never that low until I started cycling. I think prior to that it held steady around 57 or 60 -  it was certainly a suprise when I first saw that it was so low a few months ago!

Makes me want to pick up a beater cycle and go go go!!!!

[dropstharockalot]

Sore neck today.

We spent an hour working on clinch fighting, defense, and throws.

I've got on so much Aspercreme the fumes are visible. There's like a shimmering heat mirage around my head right now.

[DesmoDiva]

Slowly crawling back on the wagon.

Got out for short runs on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Getting out again today.  

There is nobody, but myself, stopping me from at least attempting the 1/2 marathon at the end of May.  

And my mind tells me I can!!  (only time will tell how the body is going to do)  

Thanks for the pep-talks Dave and akmnstr 

[Monster Dave]

Thanks for the pep-talks Dave and akmnstr  

Anytime! We all get in a rut now and again. This thread is good for finding motivation!

I personally start having trouble (training) when I let a regular training day pass because I'm busy with something else and eventually make an excuse to not go and workout because it's late. It doesn't happen often because I try to remind myself that I'll be cracking my own whip on my back if I don't keep up - I get exercise remorse - and that sucks.

My current "challenge" is a result of warm weather sticking around and my desire to train for cycling as my dominant sporting activity. As a result of that desire, I'm missing an otherwise critical day at the gym and am finding that the first day that I go back to train each week is harder than if I had made it 3 days.

This week I'm training as follows:

Monday - cycling
Tuesday - cycling
Wednesday - gym (shoulders, chest, back (light), abs, and biceps)
Thursday - gym (shoulders, back (heavy), abs, triceps) and did 20 minutes on an erg.
Friday - off
Saturday - cycling (team training 4-5hrs).
Sunday - off

I think I need to squeeze the gym in on Monday in order to keep a 3 for 3 pattern or at the very least go for a short session on Sunday - but by the end of the week I'm pooped.

[Statler]

on task and on target.

got the 85 lb dumbells up on the bench press today.

in four more weeks those pregnant doges will be for my set of five reps.   triple digit dumbells here I come.

not much for you bigger guys, but I'm stronger than I've ever been and this whole thing is an internal competition for us all, not versus each other.


(also bought all new pants  )

[djrashonal]

(also bought all new pants  )

Statler's all new pants:



Seriously though, great job! I'm gonna start a cardio regiment as soon as finals are over....gotta get ready for this:

http://www.warriordash.com/register2010_rockies.php

[junior varsity]

on task and on target.

got the 85 lb dumbells up on the bench press today.

in four more weeks those pregnant doges will be for my set of five reps.   triple digit dumbells here I come.

I have always believed in personal plateaus and mental barriers. The ### dumbells were one. 225 on the bench was one at one time (2 plates per side). Once you get the guts to get past that (injury free, mind you) you'll find it more fun to work out there than others, because lots of it was in your head.

[Monster Dave]

Once you get the guts to get past that (injury free, mind you) you'll find it more fun to work out there than others, because lots of it was in your head.