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FallenFreya said:
I have another question.
Is it better to do my exercises at the same time of day everyday if I can, or is just doing them when I can good enough?

Is there any benefit or disadvantage doing them in a set routine with time of day?
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Consistently exercising at the same time of day could help create a “habit”, which is one benefit. Over time this could lead to better results and adherence.
There’s differing opinions on what time of day is most beneficial for working out. Some suggest morning workouts make the most of your psychology and biology, burns more fat and can assist in better sleep.
Differing research shows that muscle strength, power output, flexibility and endurance are all better in the evening. This suggests that most people function better, physically speaking, later in the day.
There’s really no bad time to exercise, though.
 
Busty_Nerd said:
I think it depends on the person. Some people really need the structure and the routine, but other people have demanding jobs and can only work out when they are able to. I would definitely try to have a routine because it's more rewarding, but it isn't always possible. I feel more successful having a routine and feel thrown off if I work out at a different time of day than what my routine is. I can't think of a disadvantage really. I just think it depends on what your life looks like.
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Victoriax said:
Consistently exercising at the same time of day could help create a “habit”, which is one benefit. Over time this could lead to better results and adherence.
There’s differing opinions on what time of day is most beneficial for working out. Some suggest morning workouts make the most of your psychology and biology, burns more fat and can assist in better sleep.
Differing research shows that muscle strength, power output, flexibility and endurance are all better in the evening. This suggests that most people function better, physically speaking, later in the day.
There’s really no bad time to exercise, though.
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Thank you very much.
 
pigheaded said:
Bring a notepad or journal' count out loud the reps. I believe there are workout apps that you can use to keep track. Once you do it for a while, you’ll get used to focusing on what set your on and how many reps your doing.
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Sorry I missed your reply! Thank you for your advice.
 
I've been interested in health & fitness for a long time and last Summer (thanks to lockdown) I found time to focus more on my workouts.
I'm a keen jogger (a pace of less than 6 mph) and I started to get into running (anything faster than 6 mph). However, I became complacent with my cardio over the last lockdown and I've decided to take on a reasonably simple challenge to help kick-start me back into gear. It's only a small challenge, but sometimes that's all it takes to get back in the game and stay motivated.

Couch to 5K - https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/get-running-with-couch-to-5k/
What is it?
Couch to 5K is a nine-week program, designed to help you gradually work up towards running 5km (or 30 minutes) in 9 weeks. The plan's structure is created to help prevent new runners from giving up and at the same time challenge them to keep moving forward.
Who's it for?
Whether you've never run before or you just want to get more active, Couch to 5K is an easy way of getting fitter and healthier.
Josh Clark, a self-proclaimed, reasonably fit 20-year-old, founded the Couch-to-5K (C25K) Running Plan in 1996. Although he hated running at the time, he knew he would benefit if he could just get through the initial discomfort.
How does it work?
The plan involves 3 runs a week, with a day of rest in between, and a different schedule for each of the 9 weeks.
Often when trying to get into exercise, we can overdo it, feel defeated and give up when we're just getting started. Couch to 5K works because it starts with a mix of running and walking to gradually build up your fitness and stamina.
What are the benefits?
There are plenty of benefits from getting into running.
  1. It's an easy way of improving your physical health.
  2. Running requires little equipment, but a good pair of running shoes that suit your foot type may help improve comfort.
  3. Running regularly will improve the health of your heart and lungs. It can also help you lose weight, especially if combined with a healthy diet.
  4. There's evidence it may help increase bone density in some people, which can help protect against bone diseases like osteoporosis.
  5. There are also mental benefits of running. Taking on the challenge of Couch to 5K can help boost your confidence and self-belief, as you prove to yourself that you can set yourself a target and achieve a goal.
  6. Running regularly can also be a great stress reliever and has even been shown to combat depression.

I'll be starting C25K next week, alongside a separate fundraising challenge I'm participating in, which will see me completing several thousand squats over the course of a month, while raising funds for a worthy cause.

Let's do this! :cool:

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Victoriax said:
Consistently exercising at the same time of day could help create a “habit”, which is one benefit. Over time this could lead to better results and adherence.
There’s differing opinions on what time of day is most beneficial for working out. Some suggest morning workouts make the most of your psychology and biology, burns more fat and can assist in better sleep.
Differing research shows that muscle strength, power output, flexibility and endurance are all better in the evening. This suggests that most people function better, physically speaking, later in the day.
There’s really no bad time to exercise, though.
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I have a way of going out on a run three or four times a week. The route differs, but I can tell when it's time for me to turn back, so I'll be tired enough when I reach back home. Usually takes 45-60minutes. I do that in the evenings. In the mornings I want to sleep
 
I have to walk an hour a day, I do that as soon as I can in the day, usually after first cuppa tea. Then daily at 2-3pm I do weights,
25kg leg curls x10.
Lateral pull down 60kg x15.
Chest press 60kgx15
Butterfly curls 60kgx15
Dead lifts 120(approx)kg x10.

And it does improve the mental state.

(60kg is max weight I have. Dead lift is done with boxing bag and stand)
 
Elii92 said:
I have a way of going out on a run three or four times a week. The route differs, but I can tell when it's time for me to turn back, so I'll be tired enough when I reach back home. Usually takes 45-60minutes. I do that in the evenings. In the mornings I want to sleep
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Nice! I can’t wait to get into running.
I tend to prefer strength training in the mornings and cardio in the evenings.

Dirtybugger666 said:
I have to walk an hour a day, I do that as soon as I can in the day, usually after first cuppa tea. Then daily at 2-3pm I do weights,
25kg leg curls x10.
Lateral pull down 60kg x15.
Chest press 60kgx15
Butterfly curls 60kgx15
Dead lifts 120(approx)kg x10.

And it does improve the mental state.

(60kg is max weight I have. Dead lift is done with boxing bag and stand)
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Definitely helps improve mental state as well as physical. I find it’s a really good stress reliever too.
My current plan…

Monday
Back & biceps
Resistance training - Squats x 100
Cardio - HIIT 30-45 min

Tuesday
Legs
Resistance training - Squats x 100
Cardio - C25K running 30 min

Wednesday
Rest (except for res training)
Resistance training - Squats x 100

Thursday
Chest & triceps
Resistance training - Squats x 100
Cardio - C25K running 30 min

Friday
Core
Flexibility training
Resistance training - Squats x 100

Saturday
Resistance training - Squats x 100
Cardio - C25K running 30 min

Sunday
Rest (except for res training)
Resistance training - Squats x 100
 
In all honesty I do not lift much, I do more feet and\or stomach excercises. When I do have the will I lift 6.6 to 11 pound dumbells with different reps. But I focus on my abs and nutrition. I work out once to twice a week
 
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xIamKittenx said:
In all honesty I do not lift much, I do more feet and\or stomach excercises. When I do have the will I lift 6.6 to 11 pound dumbells with different reps. But I focus on my abs and nutrition. I try to work out once to twice a week
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I figure your cheating if it doesn't happen naturally. Construction workers are built like they are from the work they do, not from doing roids and lifting weights. Same with people who are into sports, lazy people shouldn't fit.
 
ZhatFukar said:
I figure your cheating if it doesn't happen naturally. Construction workers are built like they are from the work they do, not from doing roids and lifting weights. Same with people who are into sports, lazy people shouldn't fit.
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Never said I am lazy, I just don't want muscly hands lol
 
xIamKittenx said:
Never said I am lazy, I just don't want muscly hands lol
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I'm saying that your body should match what you do. Active people are fit. You shouldn't look like a chick who dances if you don't dance. Krammer from Sienfield had a good joke about it. Something about guys being too big and that there's no u
 
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