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Training plan for the next 2 months -
November 13th 2020, 10:59 AM
Dear TeenHelpers,
I've neglected my physical condition during the lockdown and I can already feel my body protesting against hunching in front of the computer every day. Since I haven't exercised regularly for a long time it's really hard to motivate myself and so I decided to create a thread on here. I'm gonna post here saying whether I've completed each planned training or not - I think I'm gonna be more motivated - I'd feel silly posting each day saying I haven't exercised, so I'll have to do it
The perfect plan for one week is: 3x training, 2x stretching. If it's too much I'm gonna replace one training with stretching. I adjusted training days to my current work/uni schedule.
My goal isn't losing weight but getting fitter for the sake of my health. I've always dreamed of being able to do the split, so I'd love to achieve that too. For now - 8 weeks. We'll see what happens next.
Wish me the best of luck
xx S
Re: Training plan for the next 2 months -
November 13th 2020, 03:49 PM
That's great. Making a plan is the first step. Start with a small goal the first day so you don't get overwhelmed and give up. Maybe the first day just 30 min of stretching only. You got this. Keep going.
Re: Training plan for the next 2 months -
November 13th 2020, 09:56 PM
You’ve got this! Maybe you can look up some fun exercises on google so it doesn’t become too repetitive. It may help you stay with it.
Do you ever get a little bit tired of life
Like you're not really happy but you don't wanna die
Like you're hanging by a thread but you gotta survive
'Cause you gotta survive
Re: Training plan for the next 2 months -
November 15th 2020, 04:52 PM
Way to go, it's great that you want to get back into exercising to stay fit. I wish you the best of luck and can't wait to follow you on your journey. Feel free to post what you do and any exercise tips you have for others who might want to follow along.
Re: Training plan for the next 2 months -
November 25th 2020, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Melancholia.
That's great!
If you don't mind, could you share with us what you've done and how you're feeling?
Fitness - Youtube vids, I just switch between different types of training. Stretching - I attend online classes with a belly dance teacher I've known for a long time. She's super flexible and conducts stretching classes as well.
Re: Training plan for the next 2 months -
December 1st 2020, 07:54 AM
I completely understand you, I have the same goal myself. I used to think that you can't force yourself, do something, you only need to do what you like, but it won't work out that way. Sport for me is not something cool, it's just what you need. You need to fight your laziness
Re: Training plan for the next 2 months -
December 26th 2020, 02:03 PM
I forgot to post here last Monday. I didn't complete the training plan last week because of Christmas preparations, but I did exercise. Same with this week - I've only managed two trainings instead of three + stretching, but it's okay because I didn't have time during the holidays. I'm coming back home tomorrow and I'm going to complete the whole routine next week.
I'm not finding them easier, but I hope I will soon.
Re: Training plan for the next 2 months -
January 1st 2021, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Matter
I forgot to post here last Monday. I didn't complete the training plan last week because of Christmas preparations, but I did exercise. Same with this week - I've only managed two trainings instead of three + stretching, but it's okay because I didn't have time during the holidays. I'm coming back home tomorrow and I'm going to complete the whole routine next week.
I'm not finding them easier, but I hope I will soon.
I still think it's absolutely amazing that you're keeping up with it regardless of the holiday season!
Re: Training plan for the next 2 months -
January 2nd 2021, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Matter
I forgot to post here last Monday. I didn't complete the training plan last week because of Christmas preparations, but I did exercise. Same with this week - I've only managed two trainings instead of three + stretching, but it's okay because I didn't have time during the holidays. I'm coming back home tomorrow and I'm going to complete the whole routine next week.
I'm not finding them easier, but I hope I will soon.
Someone that works with me always says this: "It's a sprint, not a marathon."
Don't push yourself too hard, as much as you may want to. Listen to your body.
Re: Training plan for the next 2 months -
January 5th 2021, 02:32 PM
It's been hard for me to continue exercising after Christmas/New Year's. My motivation has lowered, but I hope to get back to training tomorrow/on Thursday.
Re: Training plan for the next 2 months -
January 6th 2021, 06:29 PM
I went running in the forest today. I'd never tried running before, but I wanted to give it a go and even bought proper shoes (I'm gonna use them for fitness anyways, because my old ones are worn-out). I wasn't able to run a long distance, but I hadn't expected it anyway. I'll try to run regularly and we'll see how it goes.
Re: Training plan for the next 2 months -
January 13th 2021, 11:13 AM
I've gone running four times in total since my last post.
What's more, I've bought a sports watch that I had really wanted. It came yesterday and today I'm going to try it out. I'll either do some cardio or some muscle-strengthening exercises.
Re: Training plan for the next 2 months -
March 1st 2021, 06:55 PM
There's a fitness blog that I follow and they're organising a special challenge that lasts throughout March. It consists of a written-out training programme and I intend on completing it. I've done two trainings so far.
Re: Training plan for the next 2 months -
March 5th 2021, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Melancholia.
Good luck! How did you do with your two month training goal?
That seems a long time ago I didn't complete it fully, but enough.
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Originally Posted by Rivière
That's a really good idea!
How are you finding the sessions so far?
They're okay, I've been doing their trainings for a long time so I know what they're like. I've had a medical treatment today and I had thought I would be able to train soon, but the doctor said I no straining physical activity for 1-2 weeks. I guess I'll stay with stretching.
Re: Training plan for the next 2 months -
April 11th 2021, 04:34 PM
My recent activity has been on a satisfying level, but I aim for more. It's just so difficult to motivate myself now that I have to work out at home - gyms and even open-air sports courts are all closed.
It's likely I'll be taking running exams in the summer, so I think it's high time I start preparing. My current time is 3.40 mins and I need to reduce it to 2.
Re: Training plan for the next 2 months -
April 11th 2021, 04:39 PM
Could you do independent training? I totally get that it's best to have a trainer supporting you, giving you instructions, assisting when needed; but if you are feeling "meh" and really want to prepare for this run, why not go do training yourself?
I hope you've been feeling better after your procedure. Do you notice moving around to be easier or more difficult?
Re: Training plan for the next 2 months -
April 11th 2021, 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by sauorkan
Could you do independent training? I totally get that it's best to have a trainer supporting you, giving you instructions, assisting when needed; but if you are feeling "meh" and really want to prepare for this run, why not go do training yourself?
I hope you've been feeling better after your procedure. Do you notice moving around to be easier or more difficult?
Well yes I train on my own. It's just that it's sometimes hard to motivate myself to start the workout.
It was a skin treatment and a minor one, so it didn't have anything to do with moving Fortunately everything I need to move is healthy
Re: Training plan for the next 2 months -
April 28th 2021, 08:08 PM
I would like to start physical therapy studies in autumn, but in order to get into the chosen uni I'll have to complete some endurance tests. The first one is a 800m run (my current time is 4.20 mins, I'm aiming for 3.20). The second one is a 50m swim. As swimming pools have been closed for months in my country, I have no idea what my current time would be. I can swim, but I've never done it with a timer. I hope the pools open at least a month before the tests, which are at the beginning of July.
Re: Training plan for the next 2 months -
September 1st 2021, 03:05 PM
Update 291 days after creating this thread
During summer holidays I've been travelling on and off, so I didn't exercise regularly. I bought a gym membership on Monday (the last time I had been to the gym was before the pandemic... lol!). I've hit the gym two times since Monday and I'm happy to have come back - exercising at home is completely different (and worse, I dare say).
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Originally Posted by Matter
I've always dreamed of being able to do the split, so I'd love to achieve that too.
I still can't do the split. I had been stretching from November till January or so... I'm so impatient and stretching seems boring to me. Maybe I'll be able to do the split one day...
Quote:
Originally Posted by Matter
I would like to start physical therapy studies in autumn, but in order to get into the chosen uni I'll have to complete some endurance tests. The first one is a 800m run (my current time is 4.20 mins, I'm aiming for 3.20). The second one is a 50m swim.
Took the tests in July. Results: running - 3.14 (great) and swimming - 45.9 (good enough).
I had never practised running before I had to in order to train for the tests. I didn't like it at the beginning, but with time I got used to it as a regular exercise. However, I started experiencing knee pains. I visited a doc and they said I can't run because some kind of tissue inside my knees is deteriorating. I didn't think I would ever say this, but... now that I can't run I miss it. Especially its main advantage: the outdoors. I can't really perform gym exercises outdoors, especially ones involving machines. So while gym is great for autumn/winter, running is fantastic for spring/summer to get some of that fresh air.