Working out for a call.

[wisconsinteacher]

Well I have been telling myself, you need to start working out.  I have gained some weight over the last year and it is time to start.  I know jogging is the best way for me to get in better shape, but I hate it with a passion.  I can walk for hours but once I start to jog, the lungs start to scream and the heart hammers.  So today was day #1,  I walked to warm up then jogged until I was getting tired, then I walked a little and did it again.  Over all, I went about a mile of doing this.  I made a check off grid and when that baby is filled up, I am buying a new call for myself.  I did well last summer because I went to WY bowhunting so now I need a new carrot to chase.  What do you guys do as far as working out.  I would love some ideas and help.  Thanks.

[lightsoutcalls]

I need to get into the habit of working out daily.  I started last week using a heavy bag I got for Christmas.  I find that using my MP3 player while working out helps me focus, as well as have an idea how long I have been at a particular "exercise".  My knees won't allow me to jog at my present weight, and is not an exercise I have ever cared for.  You may not remember the old "step" exercises that were popular in the 90's.  A variety of exercises can be done using a short step platform (4"-6" high).  These are good for repetitive motion exercises that help with cardio conditioning.

I'd like to hear what others use for workouts on a budget - no gym membership or expensive equipment.  I saw a commercial where a very large local guy is starting his own personal workout program.  He was picking up and tossing 8" concrete blocks around his yard.  Unorthodox, but definitely will work cardio (bending and thrusting the blocks) as well as upper body.  The movement of bending should help on the "waistline" as well. 

[Spring Creek Calls]

I do a lot of walking in the other 3 seasons, but in the summer it's a 21 speed mountain bike. When the bugs get bad in the woods the mountain bike comes out. We have miles of bike trails within a few miles of me, both paved and dirt.

[sugarray]

Well, let me try to help some.

You are right, you need to find something you are willing to do.  You can't say I'm going to jog every day if you hate running.  You can't say I'm going to swim every day if you don't have a pool to swim in and the lake freezes in November.  So, #1 is Find something you can do every day.

#2 is make sure you are healthy enough for what you want to do.

#3 Set reasonable goals.  You will fail and quickly burn out if your goals are to high for you to reach.

#4 Bribe yourself.  No better way to stay on track.

#5 For cardio, heart health, wt loss, it is all about heart rate.  You want to work out at 60-70% of your age adjusted maximum heart rate (220-age), so for me 220-34 = 186 * .7 = 130.  Then you want to stay at this HR for 20-30 mins and gradually increase the time up to 1 hour or what ever you want.  This allows your body to use oxygen and burn fat.

For me, I did the first 3 weeks of P90X before turkey season this year and my LDL came from 111 to 87.  I had not changed my diet at all.  I had more energy, stamina, and strength.  I will resume at some point, but before, I'll get some dumbbells to use, bands just don't cut it.

Just have fun and be safe!!

[wisconsinteacher]

Just to add, I plan on jogging everyother day and if I can on my off days, taking a backpack and adding weight to it then walking at a brisk pace.  I am giving myself a $1 per workout and from there, I can buy something for hunting.  I am a short term goal person so that is my strategy.  One thing I learned from last summer.  HAVE GOOD SHOES!!!

[The Cohutta Strutter]

Wisconsinteacher, when I first started running I found out quickly that I did much better when I started running with the local running group where I live. Running then became much more enjoyable for me and I've been with them for a few years now. I'll run with them 2-3 times a week and weight train 2-3 times a week. I try to keep my eating habits in check as well. Another option if time permits for you is walking/scouting new areas for turkeys especially if you have good trails or service roads in your area. I've already found numerous new areas to try for turkeys next spring. Just wanted to share a few things that are currently working for me. Cardio+Resistance training+Proper nutrition= Fitness. David.

[scoot12]

Don't forget about working out with weights.  I am a custodian for the local school district at the high school and hit the weights every third day.  Between running and lifting and diet you should reach your goals.  I am 45 and it gets harder all the time but I love going to the weight room and lifting with the youngsters and showing them what us old dudes can lift.  Diet is the hardest to do because it seems it is expensive to eat healthy.  Try on exercise per bodypart for 2-3 sets 6-8 reps.  Scoot

[Ol'Mossy]

Since I have a narrowing in my Aortic Valve I can't do what i'd like to do as far as working out, with weights, so I just stay as active as I can throughout the year. Spring Turkey hunting keeps me in shape with all the walking I do up and down the mountain, I just can't push myself like I used to. Right now i'm groundhog hunting so I do alot of walking around the fields, carrying a 10 lb. rifle and a 30 lb pack. When groundhog season is over I turn to Predator Hunting until the Small  Game Season comes in. Then it's deer rifle season, then Predator hunting again the rest of the winter.  Then repeat. 

[Solid Snake]

I need to get into the habit of working out daily.  I started last week using a heavy bag I got for Christmas.  I find that using my MP3 player while working out helps me focus, as well as have an idea how long I have been at a particular "exercise".  My knees won't allow me to jog at my present weight, and is not an exercise I have ever cared for.  You may not remember the old "step" exercises that were popular in the 90's.  A variety of exercises can be done using a short step platform (4"-6" high).  These are good for repetitive motion exercises that help with cardio conditioning.

I'd like to hear what others use for workouts on a budget - no gym membership or expensive equipment.  I saw a commercial where a very large local guy is starting his own personal workout program.  He was picking up and tossing 8" concrete blocks around his yard.  Unorthodox, but definitely will work cardio (bending and thrusting the blocks) as well as upper body.  The movement of bending should help on the "waistline" as well. 

Splitting wood is one hell of a good workout. Great cardio exercise

[longspur]

I use alot of the old stuff I learned In PE at school 40 years ago. It still works. It takes about 30 min. for my truck to unload at a farm so I can get a pretty good workout 3-4 times a day. jumping jacks (when I was in school they were side - straddle hops), running sideways crossing your leggs alternating front then back, duck walking will wear you out in a hurry.