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[Tron]

C’mon boys can’t sit around all day snacking on cashews waiting for the International Songwriting Competition judges to phone you

 

[Matty]

I miss my bike.

Running intervals are getting longer. Still a ways to go before I can run a 5k continuously but we're making good progress.

 

[roguejuror]

@Blitty grow it out as long as you can. I regret cutting it off already. It was the best thing going for me, seriously. I feel like I've lost my whole identity.

oh man like Samson

 

[stevek]

Late old man tree workout

Bumped final set clapping pushups up to 147 (NOT 174)

 

[stevek]

Crushed the old man workout

 

[Boner_18]

Workouts on track.

3x week 800 cals on treadmill, approx 40mins 3mph @ 25% - dunno if it's actually 800 cals just my measuring stick.
2x week full body weight training and 400 cals on treadmill.

 

[Tron]

The first weekday after New Years Day

Also known as the Worst Day Ever To Go To My Gym

 

[Matty]

3mph @ 25%

25% incline? That seems intense af. How high does your heart rate get?

 

[Boner_18]

It's pretty intense, I actually like to do 2 minutes of 30% every 5min. Just using the hr monitor attached to the machine grips I get to mid-high 160s. I'm holding grips 80-90% of the time which I'm sure reduces how much weight I'm "carrying" up the hill. Pretty soaked with sweat by the end.

It's like hiking, which I enjoy.

 

[Archie]

I miss my bike.

Running intervals are getting longer. Still a ways to go before I can run a 5k continuously but we're making good progress.
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Woah your avg BPM is 175? what is your highest?

that would be near your max heart rate based on the 220-age theory

I don't think the watches can be too accurate. I hit a max of 193 the other day. I should be a max of 176.

thinking about an average of 175 makes me want to vomit

 

[Matty]

No no, my chest strap malfunctioned that day, it was stuck at 225 (!) for while. The highest real reading I ever got is 177bpm while going around the velodrome This is more typical during a run/walk:

 

[Tron]

I'm holding grips 80-90% of the time

C’mon pal you’re not a noob. Swing your arms when you walk/climb/jog/run like your creator intended.

 

[Boner_18]

Yeah yeah. But seriously, from a physics perspective I'm a 163lb weight and the belt running 3mph for 35mins at 25% creates a long inclined runway, a hill if you will. Moving a 163lb weight from the bottom to the top of the hill requires the same amount of energy no matter how you do it, right?

I think that holding on (or hiking with poles for that matter) just spreads which muscles expend that energy.. no? Maybe I'm missing something (in additon to looking like a tool).

 

[Matty]

Not sure about the physics involved. I think you're giving yourself a bit of an upper body workout while making it a bit easier on the ol' potato and legs. But maybe the cardio work ends up being exactly the same. 🤔

 

[Matty]

Is Treadmill Calorie Burn Affected by Holding the Handrails? | Cybex

Are you a treadmill slacker or lean-backer?

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[Boner_18]

I saw the same thing when googling. Far from definite but likely makes it easier. I guess it causes me to not actually travel that distance. If you did a 35 minute iso hold off the belt you surely can't be said to have carried yourself up the hill. For what its worth they're vertical grab bars (it's a treat climber).

Perhaps I'll try to do less holding? We'll see.

 

[Matty]

I briefly tried the treadmill at its max incline (15%) yesterday. Strange feeling. Much easier than walking up stairs, but still a decent intensity. I did have the urge to grab the bars.

I normally set it to 1% for my walk/run intervals.

 

[Blitty]

I've taken a few HIIT classes and they always do funky stuff on treadmills.

Try doing 15% at 3.5mph for a few minutes then 5% at 6.5mph, 10% at 4mph, 3% at 8mph etc.

The constant change up seems beneficial.