The Gym... Is It Worth It?

fodd · Post by **fodd** » Wed 26 Nov, 2003 3:15 pm

Treadmills are a particular waste of time.

good point contractor the marines told me to keep away from these they nacker your ankles!

mattt_h · Post by **mattt_h** » Wed 26 Nov, 2003 3:20 pm

Jason The Argonaut wrote:
mattt_h wrote:im gonna stick to my guiness and dumbel training prog
Sound's good to me, but substitute guiness for say Stella and you got a good programme.

David Loyds Gym, do they have good quality equipment ? I have never herd of them before.

yes but guiness is full of carbos and iron

Jason The Argonaut · Post by **Jason The Argonaut** » Wed 26 Nov, 2003 3:26 pm

Contractor wrote:In my opinion save your cash. Apart from swimming which is just about the best overall training exercise you can do, there is nowt that a gym offers that you cannot improvise.

Treadmills are a particular waste of time.

However if you have the cash to spare then there are probably worst ways of getting rid of it.

Good to see I'm not the only one that think's along these lines.

mattt_h wrote:yes but guiness is full of carbos and iron

But look's like a pint of shit with fairy liquid on top and probably tastes just as bad, but each to there own.

ash2003 · Post by **ash2003** » Wed 26 Nov, 2003 6:55 pm

Im disgusted when I see some of my mates drinking VK bottles in a pub!!! lol... The obvious choice is a clean and tidy pint of John Smith's Extra Smooth

Ash

mattt_h · Post by **mattt_h** » Wed 26 Nov, 2003 7:14 pm

ash2003 wrote:Im disgusted when I see some of my mates drinking VK bottles in a pub!!! lol... The obvious choice is a clean and tidy pint of John Smith's Extra Smooth

Ash

a pint of smooth good stuff when no guiness

Langarotti · Post by **Langarotti** » Wed 26 Nov, 2003 7:39 pm

Real ale and stout all the way

Alcopops are for girls and should be banned.

Quite frankly.

Chester · Post by **Chester** » Thu 27 Nov, 2003 8:41 am

fodd wrote:
i can leg press 300k an da verticle leg press!!!

300kgs ? as in 660lbs - The weight of an 18 month old Elephant or do you mean 300lbs.......

davo141 · Post by **davo141** » Thu 27 Nov, 2003 5:12 pm

ever tell you about the time i shouler pressed the iranian embassy so my oppos could get in

i goto the gym just becouse i am a skinny get and need some bulk...and its fun with a partner!

treadmills are only good for doin miles and what not
there was a guy in there last week runnin on the treadmill listen to his music system....why the kin heaven didnt he go runninthrough the woods!!!

cheers, davo

Langarotti · Post by **Langarotti** » Thu 27 Nov, 2003 5:40 pm

Lads

Treadmills are good for CV fitness in some respects. The treadmills at my gym have a 30 mins fartlek program. It is bloody knackering, I run at level 10 and the average speed is 15k/ph with varying gradients. I only do it once a week however because I agree with many of you that it is more beneficial to run in the clean air outside regularly. However one run a week on the treadmill dosent hurt.
Last summer I was doing 3 fartleks a week, while on leadership course with cadets I got a level 18 in the bleep-test we had to do.
Therefore It wouldnt hurt, considering there is a bleep test pn the PRMC!.

Aldo · Post by **Aldo** » Fri 28 Nov, 2003 1:13 am

I agree, I've got myself one of those magnetic treadmills. You have to power it yourself by sort of pushing yourself backwards using the bar infront of you while at the same time walking. It's not very good fro running because you can't use your arms, but for long walks on an incline it's brilliant. I'd certainly recomend one for someone who lives in a flat built up area.

dirtmonkey · Post by **dirtmonkey** » Fri 28 Nov, 2003 12:07 pm

I go to the gym everyday. 10 min treadmill, 10 min cycle, 10 min rowing, then the weights. Eat lunch, swim for 20 min, then a nice relaxing sauna and shower.

If you stick at it you really feel the benefits. Of course, I also go running, cycling and walking outside too. But if you have the time and money, then it's definately worth investing in a gym membership.

Contractor · Post by **Contractor** » Fri 28 Nov, 2003 12:31 pm

What a life you students have scumfrog

I just find treadmills so boring, apart from counting the bricks in the wall or checking out the female talent it all seems a waste of energy. The only time I have used them though is when the air is so cold you can't run outside (Norway) as the moisture in the air forms crystals on your lungs - about -8C.

dirtmonkey · Post by **dirtmonkey** » Fri 28 Nov, 2003 1:25 pm

I know what you mean Contractor.
When running on a treadmill, I usually try and play games in my head. Like, name an animal for each letter of the alphabet or something. lol

But you're right, it's so boring. My PJFT was on a treadmill, and let me tell you I am glad I don't have to go through that again. The seconds ticked by so slowly that it was painful. Outside it wouldn't have bothered me, you have scenery. Stuff to look at and think about, you know?

Anyway, I'm waffling.......

Aldo · Post by **Aldo** » Fri 28 Nov, 2003 3:03 pm

If they say that treadmills knacker up your anckle s then why does hunter company have rows and rows of them?

I agree that treadmills are pretty boring, I got a TV to compensate for that though

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