Hi everybody,
after looking around this page for a few times over the last few weeks I thought that i might as well start a thread here. Of course I hope that you will call me out whenever I "forget" to update the log or "forget" to do some kind of workout.
I am 32, from Germany and working in Software Development - so more sitting around than moving around :/
When I learned about Freeletics I quickly became addicted and did a lot of Freeletics in 2015 and was quite happy with my fitness back then. Unfortunately a combination of injuries (mainly knees), being sick and having too much on my plate besides going to work made me nearly skip all sports in 2016 (aside from the occasional run). In addition, my eating habits have gotten worse and so my abs have now hidden under a comfortable layer of fat.
THIS HAS TO STOP NOW!
The goal must be to get rid of the fat and becoming fit again.
I am not sure how much I can do on a daily basis and am unsure whether I should rather start with level 1 workouts and add something random when I have enough power left or start with level 2 or 3 and risk having to start over with a lower level. Any ideas?
Also: not sure which Workout / Program would fit. Burpees are a problem for my knee - Squats should be ok though. I'd be glad to hear your suggestions. I know that the muscles in my chest are close to non-existent. The Daily Workout ( Gravity ) was a real problem even on level 1 with only 3 sets. Sure, having to do most of those Push-Ups on fists is not making it easier but at least my left wrist does not hurt that way. Chest is definitely something I need to work on...
Until I have an idea about the daily plan I'll probably do the Daily Dare, Daily Workout and whatever I find / can do as well.
I also had a look at Pandora which seems to be pretty cool but I keep forgetting "where I am" and "where I need to go" in. I also find it difficult to know how many High Knees I am supposed to do. I tried to set my position on the map somehow but I did not manage - did I miss something or is it simply not possible?
Today:
5 days without missed workout
Water Challenge Day 13
Daily Dare with EC: 60 sec Plank Punches
Daily Workout: Gravity (Level 1)
Random Workout -> Power 25 (with 6.5kg and 8kg weights - feels like I should take heavier ones in some of those exercises and less for the side arm raises)
Unfortunately I was interrupted before the Power 25 Workout so I had time to regenerate a bit. Feels strange to not sitting in a puddle of sweat like I did after completing a Freeletics workout. Maybe I should look more in the HIIT direction? On the other hand: that (HIIT) seems to be something I am "better" at than lifting weights. Once again: any thoughts on that?
Did you manage to read all of that? Thanks!
Let's improve together!
after looking around this page for a few times over the last few weeks I thought that i might as well start a thread here. Of course I hope that you will call me out whenever I "forget" to update the log or "forget" to do some kind of workout.
I am 32, from Germany and working in Software Development - so more sitting around than moving around :/
When I learned about Freeletics I quickly became addicted and did a lot of Freeletics in 2015 and was quite happy with my fitness back then. Unfortunately a combination of injuries (mainly knees), being sick and having too much on my plate besides going to work made me nearly skip all sports in 2016 (aside from the occasional run). In addition, my eating habits have gotten worse and so my abs have now hidden under a comfortable layer of fat.
THIS HAS TO STOP NOW!
The goal must be to get rid of the fat and becoming fit again.
I am not sure how much I can do on a daily basis and am unsure whether I should rather start with level 1 workouts and add something random when I have enough power left or start with level 2 or 3 and risk having to start over with a lower level. Any ideas?
Also: not sure which Workout / Program would fit. Burpees are a problem for my knee - Squats should be ok though. I'd be glad to hear your suggestions. I know that the muscles in my chest are close to non-existent. The Daily Workout ( Gravity ) was a real problem even on level 1 with only 3 sets. Sure, having to do most of those Push-Ups on fists is not making it easier but at least my left wrist does not hurt that way. Chest is definitely something I need to work on...
Until I have an idea about the daily plan I'll probably do the Daily Dare, Daily Workout and whatever I find / can do as well.
I also had a look at Pandora which seems to be pretty cool but I keep forgetting "where I am" and "where I need to go" in. I also find it difficult to know how many High Knees I am supposed to do. I tried to set my position on the map somehow but I did not manage - did I miss something or is it simply not possible?
Today:
5 days without missed workout
Water Challenge Day 13
Daily Dare with EC: 60 sec Plank Punches
Daily Workout: Gravity (Level 1)
Random Workout -> Power 25 (with 6.5kg and 8kg weights - feels like I should take heavier ones in some of those exercises and less for the side arm raises)
Unfortunately I was interrupted before the Power 25 Workout so I had time to regenerate a bit. Feels strange to not sitting in a puddle of sweat like I did after completing a Freeletics workout. Maybe I should look more in the HIIT direction? On the other hand: that (HIIT) seems to be something I am "better" at than lifting weights. Once again: any thoughts on that?
Did you manage to read all of that? Thanks!
Let's improve together!
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