Physical Conditioning @ Home

[dgc1963]

In these tough times Im down to tying a pork chop around my belt and going for a walk in my developement
( we have several feral dogs running loose here) lol

 

[Northwoods]

I've been working out with dumbbells at home and doing sprints but I miss the gym.

 

[thusby]

You can absolutely crush it with dumbells, kettlebells and sandbags. Check out the push, pull, swing book.

 

[azelkhntr]

I actively stay in shape with a routine all year just for the next elk hunt. Hit the road for my uphill sprints today and it was 105* and 3% humidity. The scorch is on.

 

[AlaskaHunter]

Instead of the gym/running, why not put on a backpack and hike?
Long backpack hikes at least twice a week to build endurance.
Stadium stairs with heavier pack to build strength.
Plus an opportunity to fine-tune your backpack and toughen hiking feet/muscles.

 

[1100RemingtonMan]

I have lost 38lbs since the first of the year. Eating less, Walking and Hiking more, lifting light weights.
Headed to Colorado for a over the counter Elk hunt, should be fun again.

 

[Outbound]

I'm blessed to have a full home gym in my basement; treadmill, squat rack with pull up bar, barbell, plates, flat bench, incline bench, kettle bells, slam ball and punching bag. Right now I'm doing a combination of running, barbell training and pushups. My pushup goal is to be able to do 100 in a set. I'm around at around 45 right now, up from 20 four weeks ago. I'd like to be able to do a 30 minute 5K as well, but at 5'5" I'm not exactly built for running. The big barbell numbers to hit for me are a 300lb dead lift, 300lb squat and 200lb bench for 3 reps of 5 each. I have about 50 pounds to go on each.

 

[thomas89]

Earlier this year I did 100 push-ups/day for 30 days.

Running 2-6 miles at a crack 3 to 4 times per week.

Hiking with a 50#+ pack a few miles at a crack. Just ordered new Salomon’s maybe they will help my feet feel better during that.

Various lifts of a 50# sand bag a few times a week.

Makes me at least feel like I’m doing something.

Keep hammering.

 

[MTLabrador]

I’ve been putting my new old (was my dad’s) mountain bike through its paces in the hills around town. I have determined that a mountain bike is a really good tool for showing you just how out of shape you are. I haven’t done any mountain biking since high school and I’ve been having fun re-learning and making my quads burn.

 

[thusby]

I’ve been putting my new old (was my dad’s) mountain bike through its paces in the hills around town. I have determined that a mountain bike is a really good tool for showing you just how out of shape you are. I haven’t done any mountain biking since high school and I’ve been having fun re-learning and making my quads burn.

Yes, mountain biking is great. It really shows you the spots where you are a weakling and its surprisingly aerobic.

 

[JTHOMP]

I really don’t have the patience to work out by myself. But I have started running a little adding weight to my pack and walking. 50 pounds and walking a couple miles.

As of yesterday I’ve decided that when I train my dog for squirrels in the woods I’ll throw on my pack and two birds with one stone. Mostly flat land around here but any change in elevation I make sure to go up and down. A few of those elevation changes brought to my attention that I need to work on leg strength.

 

[Irrelevant]

I've increased my workouts over previous years, but also increased my alcohol consumption and noticed I'm gaining a few pounds and can't tell if it's muscle or beer gut.

 

[thusby]

Just remember to drink the night before, not night after your workouts. Drinking after workouts snuffs out the testosterone you are creating by exercising. I like to lift... and drink.

 

[DouglasR]

I've increased my workouts over previous years, but also increased my alcohol consumption and noticed I'm gaining a few pounds and can't tell if it's muscle or beer gut.

Dude, I’m literally in the exact same shape right now.
I can’t tell if I’m getting abs or a beer gut.

 

[thusby]

Dude, I’m literally in the exact same shape right now.
I can’t tell if I’m getting abs or a beer gut.

I believe they call that a "power gut".

 

[Irrelevant]

I believe they call that a "power gut".

Does it count if it grows more on the on the sides than the front?

 

[Borny1]

I drink beer and chew while I do cross fit WOD's at my home. I'll admit it slows my times a bit, but a guy's gotta live a lil bit.

 

[JFish]

Did a flatlander hike today with 55lbs. The first part of it is maybe 300ft of gain over about 1/2 of a mile, the rest is a nature stroll . Worked up slowly from about 30lbs and felt great. Still huffing and puffing but my quads no longer burn.

 

[BearFoot]

Another day, making concrete into rubble.

 

[SoCalHuntr]

Another day, making concrete into rubble.
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No mask, no hardhat, no ansi approved safety glasses, no high vis... your a rebel... At least your wearing ear protection haha. I've gotten a set of bands for working out. So much cheaper than weights, and can be much more beneficial. Trail running, but I need better shoes.