working out

[soop]

I guess videogame enthusiasts (gamers?) have a (perhaps undeserved stereotype) reputation for being couch potatoes.  Clearly that's untrue, as I've seen/read from many of you about what you get up to while not gaming.

Me, I'm surprisingly slim considering my lack of cardio (all I ever used to do was skate, now it's mainly frisbee in the summer).  But if anything I've started gradually getting into exercise, generally freeweights and push-ups/pull-ups at home.  I'm actually surprised at how little effort it's taken to see an improvement.  Don't get me wrong, I'm not going to win any awards, but I'm happy with the way it's going.

the next thing I'm going to try and do is get more cardio in.  There's running, which I'm kind of dreading - I'm a smoker, so I'll probably get knackered quickly.  Alternatively, I wait for summer again and start with the frisbee, a bit of basketball, or maybe tennis.

What about you guys?  Do any exercise?  I bet some of you do martial arts (actually, that's another possibility, but I hate getting punched ;/)

[PunkicCyborg]

I do beer curls

[TheClash603]

Work those thumbs out on the gamepad, that is all you need.

Stereotypes 4 lyfe!

[turboswimbz]

I ..................... wait for it........................swim   

this spring It'll be the following: Monday = Swim Wednesday = Weights (prob lightweight) of some kind.  Friday = Crazypartynightallnight 

EDIT: this topic reminded me of this:   http://www.homestarrunner.com/sbemail118.html

[soop]

I do beer curls

I do hella beer curls.

I ..................... wait for it........................swim   

this spring It'll be the following: Monday = Swim Wednesday = Weights (prob lightweight) of some kind.  Friday = Crazypartynightallnight 

Swimming is great exercise.  I might actually do some if I can pull off not being incredibly puny and white during the summer.  And I forgot about Fridays.  Dancing must be great cardio!

[Ji-L87]

Too lazy (and genuinely unwilling) to do proper exercise, mostly because it's boring. Not really comfortable around the kind of people my mind believes residents in these so called "training centers" and less pleasant memories from the P.E. lessons in school starts roaring their heads.

That being said. I'm not opposed to moving, or alternatively shaking, mah "bodyeh". Quite like to move around, jump around, and least for shorter distances, run around.
That's why personally, a good obstacle course or similar always wins over a straight game of for example soccer, or another "normal", "serious" and "proper" sport exercise.
I want to have fun while moving and I dread the day when I actually have to sign up for a gym card.

:/

[roflmao]

I usually do 3 or 4 sit ups in the morning.  Then I turn off my alarm clock and get out of bed. One can only hit the snooze button so many times.

I've actually lost over 20 lbs since the Summer, but I blame that more on the roller-coaster of stress I've been riding during that time.  Stress=loss of appetite to me. However I have gotten into rowing a little boat around our neighborhood lake with my 4 yr old lately.  And a fair amount of drumming practice, so maybe those help out a little.

And one cannot stress enough the importance of beer curls.

[soop]

Too lazy (and genuinely unwilling) to do proper exercise, mostly because it's boring. Not really comfortable around the kind of people my mind believes residents in these so called "training centers" and less pleasant memories from the P.E. lessons in school starts roaring their heads.

That being said. I'm not opposed to moving, or alternatively shaking, mah "bodyeh". Quite like to move around, jump around, and least for shorter distances, run around.
That's why personally, a good obstacle course or similar always wins over a straight game of for example soccer, or another "normal", "serious" and "proper" sport exercise.
I want to have fun while moving and I dread the day when I actually have to sign up for a gym card.

:/

Yeah, good point.  Something like paintball would be a good combo, if a little expensive to be a regular thing.  I used to get a good workout from laser tag, even though you're not supposed to run >__>.

I too am disinclined to go to a gym, because
a) There are bound to be people in there who totally show you up
b) It costs f*cking loads
c) I'm not really the kind of person who wants to subject themselves to ... I dunno, being judged I guess
d) You can do most of the same things in the privacy of your own home for a total of $30.  $4000 for a treadmill?  Try running.

My  one caveat is, if I can get over myself, there are an abundance of hotties going in and out of my local gym.  That, and a few machines like cable pulls are the only reasons I'd EVER contemplate joining a gym.

I usually do 3 or 4 sit ups in the morning.  Then I turn off my alarm clock and get out of bed. One can only hit the snooze button so many times.

Hahh

I've actually lost over 20 lbs since the Summer, but I blame that more on the roller-coaster of stress I've been riding during that time.  Stress=loss of appetite to me. However I have gotten into rowing a little boat around our neighborhood lake with my 4 yr old lately.  And a fair amount of drumming practice, so maybe those help out a little.

And one cannot stress enough the importance of beer curls.

Sorry to hear that man.  Mind you, considering the seemingly limitless amount of energy kids have, maybe it will be cardio enough running around after the little un'?  And you could always get a puppy for double the stress.

[hoobs88]

I play Ultimate Frisbee and Rollerblade for exercise. I gained 4 pounds recently from eating junk food over the holidays (fortunately it is all gone) as well as inactivity so I'm looking forward to nice weather so I can go back to my summer weight.

[soop]

I play Ultimate Frisbee and Rollerblade for exercise. I gained 4 pounds recently from eating junk food over the holidays (fortunately it is all gone) as well as inactivity so I'm looking forward to nice weather so I can go back to my summer weight.

Ultimate Frisbee is something I was looking into joining last year.  I still have no idea of the rules though!

[Ji-L87]

Something like paintball would be a good combo, if a little expensive to be a regular thing.  I used to get a good workout from laser tag, even though you're not supposed to run >__>.

Oh yeah, probably real fun. But, yeah, too expensive and most likely cumbersome for a regular workout.
Tho', when I was younger, me and a few pals used to have this totally frantic free for all deathmatch using soft airguns. You got real tired from trying to outrun those who actually put some dough down and got gas/electric powered guns. All I had (and still have) was a spring powered Sig Sauer P226
Pretty much 100% plastic but still works. Out of bullets however.

[Arkhan]

I rollerskate and play lazer tag.


Real working outting is f*cking boring. 

[hoobs88]

Ultimate Frisbee is something I was looking into joining last year.  I still have no idea of the rules though!

It's kinda like football except that you use a disc. You can't run with the disc, you can only pivot in place so you are constantly passing the disc to other teammates. It doesn't sound like it, but there's a lot of running involved. Possession changes to the other team if they intercept the disc or you make an unsuccesful pass.

[bob]

I f*ckING DANCE!!!
A 15 minute session of dancehall is worth a 2 hour cardio workout*


*not proven

[Opethian]

60 push ups before lunch everyday. started a year ago when I could only do 20. someday I'll break 100...