# 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:** 5
**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 10, 2012, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/81 "2012-12-10T18:57:30Z")
Didn’t mean to kill the thread! 🙂 Can anyone offer advice for beginning to use free weights at home (in addition to my cardio)? Suggestions on equipment, books, web sites? I belonged to a gym several years ago and used the machines, but it became a victim of the economy. I’m not thrilled with the other gym choices so I’d like to do something at home. Very beginner to start. I plan to start with upper body, but I’ll add lower body soon. I had a pretty nice rack when I was using the machines 😉 and I’d like to get it back, so any specific advice there? I have no idea where to start! Thank you!! ---
**Author:** ![The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecc23a/32.png) [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2012, 8:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/82 "2012-12-10T20:01:55Z")
> [@Helena330](#): > > Didn’t mean to kill the thread! 🙂 > > Can anyone offer advice for beginning to use free weights at home (in addition to my cardio)? Suggestions on equipment, books, web sites? I belonged to a gym several years ago and used the machines, but it became a victim of the economy. I’m not thrilled with the other gym choices so I’d like to do something at home. Very beginner to start. I plan to start with upper body, but I’ll add lower body soon. > > I had a pretty nice rack when I was using the machines 😉 and I’d like to get it back, so any specific advice there? > > I have no idea where to start! > > Thank you!! [This book](http://www.amazon.com/Mens-Health-Ultimate-Dumbbell-Guide/dp/159486487X) taught me everything I needed to know to get started. ---
**Author:** ![Tarwater](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9de0a6/32.png) [@Tarwater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tarwater)\ **Post date:** [December 10, 2012, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/83 "2012-12-10T20:51:09Z")
> [@cman89](#): > > Swim more than two miles at one clip. That reminds me. I need to learn how to swim again. ---
**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 11, 2012, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/84 "2012-12-11T00:31:15Z")
> [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](#): > > [This book](http://www.amazon.com/Mens-Health-Ultimate-Dumbbell-Guide/dp/159486487X) taught me everything I needed to know to get started. I wish there were a girls’ version-that does look good. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2012, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/85 "2012-12-11T01:11:04Z")
> [@Helena330](#): > > I wish there were a girls’ version-that does look good. Thanks! It works just as well for women. ---
**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 11, 2012, 1:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/86 "2012-12-11T01:41:34Z")
I agree with runner pat…muscles are muscles. But, if you need something geared towards women, I’ve heard a lot of recommendations for [this book](http://www.amazon.com/New-Rules-Lifting-Women-Goddess/dp/1583333398). ---
**Author:** ![FordTaurusSHO94](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/f07891/32.png) [@FordTaurusSHO94](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FordTaurusSHO94)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2012, 7:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/87 "2012-12-11T19:39:05Z")
I broke 2500 miles cycling this year. I guess I need to do more next year. I need to figure out diet too. ---
**Author:** ![The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecc23a/32.png) [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Post date:** [December 11, 2012, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/88 "2012-12-11T19:42:37Z")
> [@Helena330](#): > > I wish there were a girls’ version-that does look good. Thanks! For what it’s worth, I’m a girl. ---
**Author:** ![The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecc23a/32.png) [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2012, 7:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/89 "2012-12-21T19:29:59Z")
> [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](#): > > As for my goal: do a one-armed push-up. Well, I am pleased to announce that I did a one-armed pushup. Now I have ten days to come up with a new fitness goal. ---
**Author:** ![running\_coach](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/running_coach/32/15836_2.png) [@running\_coach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/running_coach)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2012, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/90 "2012-12-21T19:43:19Z")
> [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](#): > > Well, I am pleased to announce that I did a one-armed pushup. Now I have ten days to come up with a new fitness goal. Do the other arm. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Krouget](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b38774/32.png) [@Krouget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Krouget)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2012, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/91 "2012-12-21T19:43:27Z")
> [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](#): > > Well, I am pleased to announce that I did a one-armed pushup. Now I have ten days to come up with a new fitness goal. Of course, you now must do a vertical pushup (unassisted).😉 ---
**Author:** ![The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecc23a/32.png) [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Post date:** [December 21, 2012, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/92 "2012-12-21T19:53:34Z")
> [@runner pat](#): > > Do the other arm. 😃 Ooh good idea! > [@Krouget](#): > > Of course, you now must do a vertical pushup (unassisted).😉 Another good idea! I can do a handstand pushup, but I don’t go as far down as I could. ---
**Author:** ![Sleel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/73ab20/32.png) [@Sleel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sleel)\ **Post date:** [December 22, 2012, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/93 "2012-12-22T02:28:02Z")
Freestanding handstand pushup. Planche to handstand. Believe me, there’s room for all kinds of gymnastic fun. ---
**Author:** ![InsomniaMama](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/ad7895/32.png) [@InsomniaMama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/InsomniaMama)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2013, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/94 "2013-04-23T16:17:43Z")
Is everyone doing well with their 2013 goals? I’m happy to report that I’m working out a lot and could definitely do the sprint tri tomorrow if I can to. I’m hoping to at least match my 2011 time, though, so I have to keep on working. I just started My Fitness Pal to lose a few pounds by June. Please PM me if you need friends on there! I don’t have any, and I think it would help motivate me. ---
**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:** [April 23, 2013, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/95 "2013-04-23T16:23:31Z")
I’m very pleased with where I’m at. My original goal was to do a trail marathon this past weekend, but I over-trained for the 20-miler in February…despite reading 1000x from various sources “Don’t overtrain!” So, trying to do the right thing, I just started a 16-week marathon training program. And, coincidentally, started using MFP yesterday to make sure that I eat enough and enough of the right stuff. ---
**Author:** ![YogSothoth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/8edcca/32.png) [@YogSothoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/YogSothoth)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2013, 4:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/96 "2013-04-23T16:35:55Z")
My goal is to continue with the P90X that I stopped last year. If I can do it consistently, then I expect that by November, when it gets cold and I’m unable/unwilling to exercise, I’ll be able to do 10 pullups. Also to drop at least 20 pounds ---
**Author:** ![N9IWP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/n9iwp/32/3154_2.png) [@N9IWP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/N9IWP)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2013, 5:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/97 "2013-04-23T17:09:55Z")
For the past few years I have done a triathlon (paddle 7, bike 14, run 3) in October - last year was the first I actually trained for the run. There is a similar distance one in May and am seriously considering doing that (including doing the run) Maybe bicycle 100 miles (not total in one session) Brian ---
**Author:** ![ladyfoxfyre](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/ad7895/32.png) [@ladyfoxfyre](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ladyfoxfyre)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2013, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/98 "2013-04-23T17:44:36Z")
Going well! I had to drop the half marathons I was signed up for due to a foot injury (dropped a stove on my big toe, argh), but I’ve been running and lifting in my garage 3-4 times a week. ---
**Author:** ![The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ecc23a/32.png) [@The\_wind\_of\_my\_soul](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_wind_of_my_soul)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2013, 6:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/99 "2013-04-23T18:46:50Z")
No. ☹ Once I stopped focusing on my pushups as much, I lost some of my skill and now I can do a one-armed pushup, but I can’t go down all the way so it doesn’t count. ---
**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:** [April 23, 2013, 7:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691/100 "2013-04-23T19:08:27Z")
I’m mostly on track for my 50K on Memorial Day weekend. My long runs the past two weekends were 18.5 and 19.2. Hopefully I’ll do 23-24 this weekend and then I get to start my taper. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691.md?page=4) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-are-your-fitness-goals-for-2013/642691.md?page=6)