# What are your fitness goals for 2013? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [December 1, 2012, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691 "2012-12-01T16:57:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Ambivalid](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/a5b964/32.png) [@Ambivalid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ambivalid)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 2:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/61 "2012-12-04T02:17:55Z")
> [@Neverender](#): > > The bodyweight bench is a great benchmark (heh) for measuring lifting ability. Not when your lower body is significantly atrophied and without much of any fat or muscle (therefore weight). For me, being able to shoulder-press my bodyweight is more accurate. ---
**Author:** ![Gleena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/b3f665/32.png) [@Gleena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gleena)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 3:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/62 "2012-12-04T03:07:54Z")
It _was_ to train and complete Tough Mudder. This month, I was meant to do have done a smaller obstacle race to kick that off - see where I was and where I’d need to go. I could do the full distance running and I was just about able to squat my not inconsiderable body weight. I’d managed my first set of bodyweight pull ups, all that stuff. I was on my way. Then my scoliosis, which I’ve had all my life, turned against me. I had a nerve get squished that can’t be fixed easily and I’m facing the prospect of major back surgery mid-year. Now? It’s more like try to keep walking at least a bit every day, and try to find a way maintain my core strength. The pain is bad, but it’s not the worst issue - one of my legs goes numb and I get prone to collapse. I’m working with a physio hoping to get back in the gym in some fashion. I do walk every day - I walk my dogs, which is pretty laughable in terms of where I was physically before, but it’s all I can manage. Can’t even swim! Gah. ☹ Miss going to the gym, running, getting sweaty and lifting heavy things. So my goal now is to just move a bit every day, no matter what, no matter how slowly, and if I get surgery to do the rehab with fierceness so I can get back to where I was. Hopefully. ---
**Author:** ![ZipperJJ](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/zipperjj/32/211_2.png) [@ZipperJJ](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ZipperJJ)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/63 "2012-12-04T03:22:56Z")
> [@Neverender](#): > > [This](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRznU6pzez0) is a great guide to working your way towards 8 unassisted pull ups, starting from nothing. That’s pretty awesome. I checked out some of that guy’s other videos too. His first step was to lose weight so I think I’m right on track with my 2014 pull-up goal. Lose 60 more pounds in 2013 and then start Scooby’s pull-up program in 2014! I wonder how strong my floor joists are and if I could get my dad to set up one of those bars in my basement. Not sure I could do pull-up practicing in my gym (other than with the Gravitron) without attracting a crowd. ---
**Author:** ![living\_in\_hell](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3d9bf3/32.png) [@living\_in\_hell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/living_in_hell)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 5:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/64 "2012-12-04T05:02:31Z")
Finally complete my goal 50 mile ultra next spring. Maybe get back into Bikram yoga, as well. I would love to do another 30 day and maybe a 60 day challenge. ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 1:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/65 "2012-12-04T13:24:37Z")
My only fitness goal for 2013 is to survive till 2014. ---
**Author:** ![Sleel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/73ab20/32.png) [@Sleel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sleel)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/66 "2012-12-04T13:40:26Z")
I’m going to try an active bulking phase. This is tied to some performance goals I have that have been held back a bit by overall strength. I think that putting on another 5 kg of muscle is doable. The problem, as always, is the work schedule. I haven’t done any running over 800 m repeats for a while. I should try to do at least one 5k run, and maybe set up a 10k route to challenge myself a bit, see what my times are like now. Other than that, as much consistency as possible. Keep on working gymnastics skills and regaining flexibility, along with working out with weights. Keep on building new skills. I’m planning to participate in the next parkour open group day I can find time for. Might be something going on during winter break. If not, that’ll be in spring. No way to do anything during other times because of #%\*@ing work. ---
**Author:** ![Johnny\_Bravo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_bravo/32/493_2.png) [@Johnny\_Bravo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_Bravo)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 1:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/67 "2012-12-04T13:47:11Z")
I lost 30 pounds in 2012. It would have been more but I slacked off. I’d like to lost another 40-60 this coming year. I think I can do it. ---
**Author:** ![Krouget](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b38774/32.png) [@Krouget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Krouget)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 3:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/68 "2012-12-04T15:26:10Z")
> [@ladyfoxfyre](#): > > I’ve obviously started my fitness goals before the new year so they aren’t relegated to the graveyard of forgotten resolutions, so what are your fitness goals for 2013? Pure running has never been my thing. I certainly don’t mind it while doing another sport/activity, but I just can’t commit to doing something like a marathon or dedicated running of that nature, so hats off you to, should you make that a goal. I’ll ride my bike all day long, though.🙂 So far as my personal fitness goals go, I’ve been at mine for a bit over a year now. Since Oct. 2011, I’ve been active with various fitness programs and the gym, 3-5 days a week. I’ve put on about 25 lbs of lean muscle, and I’m looking to continue with another 10 - 15. Along with some other consistencies in my lifestyle, it’s helped my conditioning and I feel better than ever. I’ll also throw in what \*\*ultrafilter \*\*said, and that’s to avoid injury…can’t emphasize that enough. If I had to add something to it, though, it would be the addition of more cardio. That’s been a bit more tricky to manage, since I’d have to further increase my calorie intake, to offset those burned…and I’ve already had to adjust to eating more, in order to accommodate my current routine. ---
**Author:** ![ladyfoxfyre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ad7895/32.png) [@ladyfoxfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladyfoxfyre)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 3:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/69 "2012-12-04T15:30:27Z")
> [@Krouget](#): > > Pure running has never been my thing. I certainly don’t mind it while doing another sport/activity, but I just can’t commit to doing something like a marathon or dedicated running of that nature, so hats off you to, should you make that a goal. I was the same way, and even now the first mile or so is the longest for me. Once I get warmed up and things start functioning in sync, it’s better. I used to play soccer in school and that was about the only time I could stand to run that long without getting bored. ---
**Author:** ![Spice\_Weasel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/spice_weasel/32/5435_2.png) [@Spice\_Weasel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Spice_Weasel)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/70 "2012-12-04T15:34:56Z")
I’m starting with bodyweight exercises, no equipment. Wow am I out of shape. I made it, oh, 15 minutes, and that’s being generous. I think until I build the necessary stamina I’m going to need to break it down into 2-3 smaller workouts. ---
**Author:** ![Clothahump](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/51bf81/32.png) [@Clothahump](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Clothahump)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/71 "2012-12-04T15:40:49Z")
27 more pounds off by April 1. That will be a total of 50 since I started. I’ll probably lose 20 more by the end of the year. ---
**Author:** ![Soylent\_Juicy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/82dd89/32.png) [@Soylent\_Juicy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Soylent_Juicy)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/72 "2012-12-04T16:11:29Z")
Heh - mine is to be hot enough to submit a “Sexy Chivette” photo to The Chive on my 40th birthday. ---
**Author:** ![Ludovic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@Ludovic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ludovic)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/73 "2012-12-04T19:10:30Z")
I too am doing a 50 mile ultra in February (but it’s in Florida, so it’s more likely to be on the warm side than too cold.) I will most likely be able to finish in the given 15 hours, especially if it is not too warm, because I have _almost_ walked 50 miles in 14 hours (only managed 45). I am going to try to jog a lot of it, though, but still, I will be pleasantly surprised if I break 13 hours. ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 7:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/74 "2012-12-04T19:44:41Z")
We have a lot of aspiring ultramarathoners on board. Perhaps it’s time for our own thread in the Game Room. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Sicks\_Ate](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/258eb7/32.png) [@Sicks\_Ate](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sicks_Ate)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 7:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/75 "2012-12-04T19:48:57Z")
> [@Telemark](#): > > We have a lot of aspiring ultramarathoners on board. Perhaps it’s time for our own thread in the Game Room. 🙂 Hell of an idea, I was thinking of resurrecting the thread I started about [endurance race](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=653692) Dopers because of this thread, but I’d love to be in on a new one! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Telemark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/telemark/32/372_2.png) [@Telemark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Telemark)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/76 "2012-12-04T21:03:21Z")
> [@Sicks\_Ate](#): > > Hell of an idea, I was thinking of resurrecting the thread I started about [endurance race](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=653692) Dopers because of this thread, but I’d love to be in on a new one! > > 😃 I like to recycle, so it’s active again 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![SweetiePotato](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/eb9ed0/32.png) [@SweetiePotato](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SweetiePotato)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 6:21am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/77 "2012-12-05T06:21:12Z")
**bouv** , that’s awesome! I’m hoping to make Vermont City 2013 my second marathon. I just finished my first and I’m taking a short break… hoping I’ll have the steam to ramp up again after the holidays. ---
**Author:** ![MegaBee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f0a364/32.png) [@MegaBee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MegaBee)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 2:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/78 "2012-12-05T14:36:24Z")
Beach body by Memorial Day. 37" waist with a 45" chest. Losing weight would be nice, but getting that waistline measurement down is key. ---
**Author:** ![cman89](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e0b2c6/32.png) [@cman89](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cman89)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2012, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/79 "2012-12-06T04:25:03Z")
Swim more than two miles at one clip. Run an actual road race ( I run about 8 miles recreationally) Squat over 245 for reps Over 10 pullups at one clip Over 30 pushups at one clip Climb Mt. Ranier ( I live in N. Idaho) or any other 14,000+ peak stay within 5 lbs of 160 bodyweight. ( im at 162, highest ever weight was 170, too big) Snowboard as often as I can ---
**Author:** ![Helena330](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/helena330/32/531_2.png) [@Helena330](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helena330)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2012, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/80 "2012-12-06T04:31:47Z")
Keep doing what I’m doing, but add some weight training. WALK in at least one 5K as running hurts my back. They’re not very lofty goals compared to some of you :eek: but they’re huge for me! 🙂 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691.md?page=5)