[rahma]

Originally Posted by Variable

Why don't you guys just go into a holding pattern during Ramadan? Take it on like a cleanse or something - just nutrition and rest, no work out?

I only say so, because I find when I work out with less food, I lose more than I would've if I just laid low and ate.

If I don't exercise, I lose my base. I've been trying to train for a spring half marathon for several years now, but I quit running during ramadan, and lose all my base. It's too hard to work it back up to a respectable level by then.

Plus, I'd lose some of my pretty pretty muscles

[DramaRani]

Originally Posted by Variable

Was the little spring-pin out all the way? Yeh, machines are hard - one time I gave myself an uppercut with the curl machine, I'm lucky I still have all my teeth.

It had this "T" shape thing which you pull. Anyway, I pulled it and it fell back fast on my head and ear.

[thejellymill]

man that sounds painful DR, alh ur okay

I wouldn't work out during Ramadan, I already lose so much weight from fasting. Plus with tests, papers etc still on during Ramadan (cant they give us a break? ), having to walk to class, carry books etc etc I don't think I will have energy or time to work out in Ramadan.

I jumped on the trampoline like crazy yesterday when I went home. It's such a good workout if you do it right

[sally]

im getting back into running..not very impressive on the mileage accumulation yet but im getting there...

two 9 minute miles today then walked for another 9 minutes..then 75 mins high interval kickboxing.

its getting so so so so so so sos disgustingly hot in the gym even thouhg the AC is up...meh

[dreamdeferred]

Originally Posted by Variable

Was the little spring-pin out all the way? Yeh, machines are hard - one time I gave myself an uppercut with the curl machine, I'm lucky I still have all my teeth.


I didn't work out today. I either have allergies or a cold... or something. So I bought anti-histamine, vitamins and just took a shower and stared at the weights. Ugh. Fingers crossed I'll be back in there tomorrow.

Originally Posted by DramaRani

It had this "T" shape thing which you pull. Anyway, I pulled it and it fell back fast on my head and ear.

Serves y'all right for using machines.

Freeweights is where it's at my people........get with the program. lol

[Variable]

Originally Posted by dreamdeferred

Serves y'all right for using machines.

Freeweights is where it's at my people........get with the program. lol

I do use freeweights

Today the EZ bar was enraging me... the clamps take forever to get on and off between sets.

I noticed on the bike though that I had to up the level just to get my heart up to mid-150's! So glad to see improvement already. C'mon sally I'm telling you those heart rate things are solid. They don't let you cheat.

[DramaRani]

Originally Posted by dreamdeferred

Serves y'all right for using machines.

Freeweights is where it's at my people........get with the program. lol

And how are you supposed to use free weights with your legs? Anyway, I did do some free weights after doing the machines. My arms/shoulders really, really hurt .

[wheelworks]

Originally Posted by dreamdeferred

Serves y'all right for using machines.

Freeweights is where it's at my people........get with the program. lol

Gah! Freeweights suck. Cycling, Pushups and situps are where it's at donchaknow

[rahma]

Originally Posted by DramaRani

And how are you supposed to use free weights with your legs? Anyway, I did do some free weights after doing the machines. My arms/shoulders really, really hurt .

Squats. Lots and lots of squats. Also lunges. Lots and lots of lunges.

[wheelworks]

Cycling in heavy wind gives you legs any body builder would envy

P.S Annoying people with bicycle stories is really fun

[Asvi]

i need to tone my tummy, any suggestions on what i kinda exercise i need to do.

[thejellymill]

Originally Posted by Asvi

i need to tone my tummy, any suggestions on what i kinda exercise i need to do.

Bicycle crunches (doesn't involve bikes ). You start with your feet like this and arms behind your head. Extend one leg out like this and bring the elbow from the same side to touch the opposite knee (which is the bent one). Repeat with the other side and remember to breathe! Your head stays off the ground and so do your legs, it's not like regular crunches. These HURT like crazy after you do a few sets but it's a good hurt cuz you can feeeel the flab being burned off

Also, planks hurt like a batch. My sister has difficulty toning her stomach and after she did like 7 planks a day for a week she saw a major difference. Hold as long as you can, take a 2 second break and go back into another plank...repeat until you feel like dying. The ideal amount of time to hold the plank for beginners is 30 - 60 seconds for each plank. And you have to keep your back straight..prevent your hips from sagging or your butt from pointing in the air.

Plank #1 (for weak wrists). Plank #2.

EDIT: like dreamdeferred said, exercise is important too. If I did 100 crunches twice a day starting right now I would get nowhere because I need to lose about 7 or 8 pounds for the toned muscles to show. Which reminds me, I'm all dressed for the gym so I better get going. :lazy:

[dreamdeferred]

Originally Posted by Variable

I do use freeweights

Today the EZ bar was enraging me... the clamps take forever to get on and off between sets.

I noticed on the bike though that I had to up the level just to get my heart up to mid-150's! So glad to see improvement already. C'mon sally I'm telling you those heart rate things are solid. They don't let you cheat.

Originally Posted by DramaRani

And how are you supposed to use free weights with your legs? Anyway, I did do some free weights after doing the machines. My arms/shoulders really, really hurt .

Alright guys.......I was just giving you hard time lol. DramaRani.......Rahma nailed it, squats are an incredibly effective exercise. Not much fun mind you but effective.....infact I think it might be the most productive exercise ever. Lunges are pretty fantastic too.

Originally Posted by wheelworks

Gah! Freeweights suck. Cycling, Pushups and situps are where it's at donchaknow

Hater! Cycling is cool but it's no good for changing your body composition significantly.

Originally Posted by Asvi

i need to tone my tummy, any suggestions on what i kinda exercise i need to do.

Sister......."toning" via exercise is a fairy tale. The only way to get the results you want is to embark on a fat loss program that combines careful attention to nutrition (achieving a calorie deficit), cardio and weightlifting. Depending on where you're at healthwise you can also get some good results incorporating yoga/pilates as well.

When I get home later tonight I'll point you in the direction of some resources that will be helpful insh,Allah.

[wheelworks]

Originally Posted by dreamdeferred