# the Actual Work-Out thread **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [February 3, 2009, 12:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-actual-work-out-thread/62402 "2009-02-03T12:58:14Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![ILC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilc/32/5337_2.png) [@ILC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILC)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 1:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-actual-work-out-thread/62402/21 "2009-02-03T13:36:23Z")
> [@turbo ls1 ss](#): > > actually i haven’t been in the gym for 3 months… initially because end of the semester was kicking my ass, but then because i got lazy. i am starting tomorrow though, because i want to get 2 full weeks in before i head to daytona. then ill be back solid again (i hope)… goal is to bench 300 by summer time and just be in good shape I got up to 275 on the bench… then fucked my back up… how far away from 300 are you? ---
**Author:** ![ShiftDead](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shiftdead/32/7508_2.png) [@ShiftDead](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ShiftDead)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-actual-work-out-thread/62402/22 "2009-02-03T13:37:14Z")
Also I run on an elliptical. I have heard this does not equate to actual running. All I know is it easier on the knees and ankles. ---
**Author:** ![turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_ls1_ss/32/7303_2.png) [@turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_ls1_ss)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 1:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-actual-work-out-thread/62402/23 "2009-02-03T13:39:13Z")
i did 275 also, in early fall… for the most part i was just repping 225. i got up to 205lbs (body weight), but since i stopped it has turned soft, and im probably around 195lbs. i just want to gain about 15lbs but LEANNNNN up. these first 2 weeks back are going to be hell, but i can’t wait to get back in the groove ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-actual-work-out-thread/62402/24 "2009-02-03T13:40:35Z")
I’ve been in a 12 week contest at work for the biggest loser. So far I am down 13lbs and really all I’ve changed is actually showing up at the gym now. Next week I will introduce an EC stack as well as diet change to really put it on. ---
**Author:** ![ILC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilc/32/5337_2.png) [@ILC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILC)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 1:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-actual-work-out-thread/62402/25 "2009-02-03T13:40:42Z")
> [@turbo ls1 ss](#): > > i did 275 also, in early fall… for the most part i was just repping 225. i got up to 205lbs (body weight), but since i stopped it has turned soft, and im probably around 195lbs. i just want to gain about 15lbs but LEANNNNN up. by spring break… Good luck ---
**Author:** ![turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_ls1_ss/32/7303_2.png) [@turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_ls1_ss)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 1:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-actual-work-out-thread/62402/26 "2009-02-03T13:42:05Z")
by summer. for daytona in under two weeks, i just want to get some tone back so i dont feel like a slob ---
**Author:** ![khoveraki](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/khoveraki/32/5131_2.png) [@khoveraki](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/khoveraki)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-actual-work-out-thread/62402/27 "2009-02-03T13:45:11Z")
> [@ryanmcell](#): > > I’ve been in a 12 week contest at work for the biggest loser. > So far I am down 13lbs and really all I’ve changed is actually showing up at the gym now. > Next week I will introduce an EC stack as well as diet change to really put it on. My mom is doing that at her gym too. If your gym has a pool or you can get to a YMCA you’ll drop weight like it’s nothing. You’re at 195ish and your goal is 300 by spring? How is that possible? ---
**Author:** ![turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_ls1_ss/32/7303_2.png) [@turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_ls1_ss)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 1:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-actual-work-out-thread/62402/28 "2009-02-03T13:49:11Z")
i weigh 195lbs. i want to be benching 300lbs by SUMMER i want to GAIN 15lbs of BODY WEIGHT and be LEAN by SUMMER ---
**Author:** ![Muscle50](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/bcef8e/32.png) [@Muscle50](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Muscle50)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 1:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-actual-work-out-thread/62402/29 "2009-02-03T13:59:29Z")
I weigh 210 lbs (lean) and my Goal by summer is to be benching 405. My max right now is 385. ---
**Author:** ![civicjim](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/civicjim/32/5297_2.png) [@civicjim](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/civicjim)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-actual-work-out-thread/62402/30 "2009-02-03T14:02:09Z")
> [@Muscle50](#): > > I weigh 210 lbs (lean) and my Goal by summer is to be benching 405. My max right now is 385. :lol: I just wanna bench 210! That’s pretty ill. :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 2:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-actual-work-out-thread/62402/31 "2009-02-03T14:07:19Z")
I run 5.5-6.5 miles / 4-5 days a week. normally takes anywhere from ~1 hr to 1.5 hours, depending. yesterday I busted out 6 miles in 58:55, backed it up with another 2. this is all on an elliptical on high resistance setting. I do mostly the elliptical because I’ve had two hip surguries and this doesnt seem to put as much stress on everything. ---
**Author:** ![ILC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilc/32/5337_2.png) [@ILC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILC)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-actual-work-out-thread/62402/32 "2009-02-03T14:09:25Z")
> [@evolve](#): > > I run 5.5-6.5 miles / 4-5 days a week. normally takes anywhere from ~1 hr to 1.5 hours, depending. > > yesterday I busted out 6 miles in 58:55, backed it up with another 2. > > this is all on an elliptical on high resistance setting. I do mostly the elliptical because I’ve had two hip surguries and this doesnt seem to put as much stress on everything. Time is on the treadmill is far more important than distance run. Are you running outside? or the treadmill… I found that 2.0-2.5 incline gives me a really good increase in heart rate, and puts me right into my target zone at 6mph. ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-actual-work-out-thread/62402/33 "2009-02-03T14:10:40Z")
I’m running inside right now, on an elliptical (for the most part). when I do the treadmill, I’m typically on an incline of 4 or so. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 2:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-actual-work-out-thread/62402/34 "2009-02-03T14:10:44Z")
> [@evolve](#): > > I run 5.5-6.5 miles / 4-5 days a week. normally takes anywhere from ~1 hr to 1.5 hours, depending. > > yesterday I busted out 6 miles in 58:55, backed it up with another 2. > > this is all on an elliptical on high resistance setting. I do mostly the elliptical because I’ve had two hip surguries and this doesnt seem to put as much stress on everything. You in on the disney marathon next year? I think I am running it with my dad…free trip to florida. ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 2:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-actual-work-out-thread/62402/35 "2009-02-03T14:11:47Z")
> [@cougarspeed](#): > > You in on the disney marathon next year? I think I am running it with my dad…free trip to florida. how long is that? ---
**Author:** ![snowracer101](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@snowracer101](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/snowracer101)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 2:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-actual-work-out-thread/62402/36 "2009-02-03T14:12:25Z")
> [@Muscle50](#): > > I weigh 210 lbs (lean) and my Goal by summer is to be benching 405. My max right now is 385. Fuck, I can bench 155 3 sets 10x. I’ve never tried my max bench…but then again I never really bench. ---
**Author:** ![turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_ls1_ss/32/7303_2.png) [@turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_ls1_ss)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-actual-work-out-thread/62402/37 "2009-02-03T14:14:22Z")
thats why you bench 155. most average sized men start out around 150 benching. you dont gain strength by doing what’s comfortable. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 2:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-actual-work-out-thread/62402/38 "2009-02-03T14:14:28Z")
> [@evolve](#): > > how long is that? IIRC 26.2 miles. ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 2:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-actual-work-out-thread/62402/39 "2009-02-03T14:20:51Z")
ugh. i doubt i can do that much bro. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [February 3, 2009, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-actual-work-out-thread/62402/40 "2009-02-03T14:25:24Z")
> [@evolve](#): > > ugh. i doubt i can do that much bro. Bro i went from being able to run 5 to comfortably doing 15+ in like 12weeks of training when I first started. No doubt it will be hard as fawk but we got this. Besides we can do like 15min miles, who cares. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-actual-work-out-thread/62402.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-actual-work-out-thread/62402.md?page=3)