What are your fitness goals for 2013?

In My Humble Opinion
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Didn’t mean to kill the thread! :slight_smile:

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 :wink: and I’d like to get it back, so any specific advice there?

I have no idea where to start!

Thank you!!

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This book taught me everything I needed to know to get started.

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That reminds me. I need to learn how to swim again.

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I wish there were a girls’ version-that does look good. Thanks!

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It works just as well for women.

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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.

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I broke 2500 miles cycling this year. I guess I need to do more next year. I need to figure out diet too.

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For what it’s worth, I’m a girl.

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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.

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Do the other arm. :smiley:

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Of course, you now must do a vertical pushup (unassisted).:wink:

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Ooh good idea!

Another good idea! I can do a handstand pushup, but I don’t go as far down as I could.

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Freestanding handstand pushup. Planche to handstand. Believe me, there’s room for all kinds of gymnastic fun.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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No. :frowning: 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.

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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.