Group: General Fitness & Exercise

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How long u been training

Noddy
Noddy
Posts: 47
Joined: 2004/09/14
Ireland
2004/09/16, 04:15 AM
Hey, was just wondering how long all of you have been training for?

And also what made you start training?

Riain

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princesslodgey
princesslodgey
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Joined: 2004/02/21
United Kingdom
2004/09/16, 05:45 AM
I've been training for about 5 years.

I joined a health club because of the swimming pool, but thought I'd get my money's worth by having a look at the gym as well. Before I knew what was happening, I'd been given a gym induction and a program to follow, and I was trapped! There was no way out!
Noddy
Noddy
Posts: 47
Joined: 2004/09/14
Ireland
2004/09/16, 05:58 AM
I've been training now for about four months and I think I am addicted!! All I seem to think about lately is goin to the gym and lifting weights! Do you think this is too soon and that I may get fed up if I overdo it?

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princesslodgey
princesslodgey
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2004/09/16, 06:10 AM
Not too soon at all! Exercise can be a healthy addiction, as long as you are still making time for the people in your life.

The best way to avoid getting fed up is to change your routine every 8-12 weeks, and this also helps you make gains quicker.
Noddy
Noddy
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Joined: 2004/09/14
Ireland
2004/09/16, 06:29 AM
Yeah I try to make plenty of time for the people in my life.

Yeah change would be a good idea! Iv been doing the same routine now since I started, but I still LOVE IT!!

The only thing I am scared of is liking it too much and then perhaps a few months down the line getting sick of it.
Although that change of routine thing might help that. thank you for responding princesslodgey

Riain


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LTTri
LTTri
Posts: 5
Joined: 2004/02/08
United States
2004/09/17, 01:19 PM
I have been training 2-3 years.

I lost my job and my husband said instead of finding a new one right away, take some time off, join a gym and get a trainer. I never really belong to a gym, but I was athletic as a kid. I found a gym a felt comfortable in and signed up with a personal trainer. 8 months later I competed in my first triathlon. I have not looked back since!!
yadmit
yadmit
Posts: 4,670
Joined: 2003/10/05
Canada
2004/09/17, 01:38 PM
'bout a year and a half....

I sit at my job all day, so I'd gained a ton before I joined a fitness challege in town... been involved since February of 2003... good habit to have!

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boost1
boost1
Posts: 19
Joined: 2003/08/30
United States
2004/09/20, 03:08 AM
I've been training for a couple of years now. I was 6' 155 pounds, I think thats enough of an explanation why I started training hahaha. Also being Mestizo ( 1/2 Filipino & 1/2 White ) I wasn't blessed with the genetics of being strong and had trouble lifting a bag of rice LOL. Feeling good about yourself, a way to relieve stress, always being healthy and engergized are only a few reasons why I continue to train.
rev8ball
rev8ball
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Joined: 2001/12/27
United States
2004/09/20, 11:51 AM
I've been training for about 17 years.
My brother, who was an NPC bodybuilder, was the one that pulled me into this world of health and fitness.

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big_j_scf
big_j_scf
Posts: 308
Joined: 2003/11/08
United States
2004/09/21, 03:03 PM
I started lifting on a regular basis 8 years ago when I was thirteen, but I finally started to learn what I was doing and pushing myself really hard about 5 years ago. And it always stays exciting to see new gains.

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