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NFT: What's your workout for today?

RC02XX : 8/4/2015 2:31 pm
I still remember the P90X/Insanity thread that GMENGianni started awhile back that had some great discussions regarding different kinds of workouts. But unlike Gianni, I'm not peddling anything...;)

As my two kids take up a large portion of my time when I get home from work, I've focused on shorter, more intense workouts to remain in shape for my Physical Fitness Test and Combat Fitness Test for the Corps. I've also found that I've lost interest in the traditional lifting that I used to do before my kids were born (they just seem so boring to me now). So these days, I mainly do Crossfit-like high intensity circuit training with moderate weights (unless they are deadlifts, bench, squats...then I'll go up in weights).

So anyone have any good workout routines that you can share that fit the criteria of:

1) About 30 minutes (maybe up to 40 minutes)
2) Full body workout (hopefully with weights)
3) Hits cardio
4) Varied enough not to be boring
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12000  
Phil in LA : 8/4/2015 2:35 pm : link
steps.
I tried insanity once  
pjcas18 : 8/4/2015 2:38 pm : link
that shit is insane.

Hopefully a run  
Randy in CT : 8/4/2015 2:41 pm : link
followed by some weed.
I secretly ate a Hardee's monster burger for lunch at the office.  
GiantFilthy : 8/4/2015 2:41 pm : link
I am fargin' stuffed and never want to eat again.

Then the wife texted me that we should be bad and eat burgers and fries tonight for dinner.

Fuck.

I had 3 items at Taco Bell,  
Randy in CT : 8/4/2015 2:42 pm : link
rookie!
For all I know you just had three widdle soft tacos.  
GiantFilthy : 8/4/2015 2:44 pm : link
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Stop  
Randy in CT : 8/4/2015 2:46 pm : link
stalking me?
I think the only one following the criteria  
Jon : 8/4/2015 2:46 pm : link
Listed by the OP is filthy
Sunday was Day 1 at the Gym (chest, shoulders, abs)  
phil in arizona : 8/4/2015 2:48 pm : link
Yesterday was about an hour and a half of tennis.

I ain't doing shit today.

Tomorrow is Back, Tris, and more abs in the morning. Might play some more tennis tomorrow night as well.

Thurs is volleyball.

Fri is legs, lower back, and bis.
RE: I think the only one following the criteria  
RC02XX : 8/4/2015 2:48 pm : link
In comment 12401661 Jon said:
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Listed by the OP is filthy


True...eating some of those Hardees burgers is a freaking workout. And that workout continues several hours later in the bathroom.
RE: 12000  
I Love Clams Casino : 8/4/2015 2:48 pm : link
In comment 12401639 Phil in LA said:
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steps.


10,000....1/2 at lunch 1/2 after dinner.....

what's your 12,000 get you, about 4 miles, maybe a little under?
Randy with the win!  
Bold Ruler : Mod : 8/4/2015 2:49 pm : link
;)
cutting grass  
dep026 : 8/4/2015 2:49 pm : link
In what seems to be 100% humidity.
Pushups, followed by  
Deej : 8/4/2015 2:50 pm : link
Elliptical while watching the Mets game.
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OBJ_AllDay : 8/4/2015 2:50 pm : link
I'm in the midst of marathon training so it's been a lot. Ran 10 miles Friday, 15 Saturday and 3 Monday. Today is another painful day of back workouts (specifically deadlifts).

I also box once a week. My guy moved to a new football type gym that has a 50 yard turf football field for the 40 times. for the hell of it I had him time me last week. Ended up with a 4.61. Was pretty happy. Fastest I ever did was 4.48 in hs 12 years ago at about 35 pounds lighter. Plus the gym only gives u 10 yards to come to a stop before crashing into the wall so I feel I got short changed a bit at the finish : ) .
I really wouldn't advise anyone to do this kind of workout.  
GiantFilthy : 8/4/2015 2:52 pm : link
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Deej : 2:50 pm : link : reply
Mets game.
Kettlebells for me  
10thAve : 8/4/2015 2:52 pm : link
I work out at home, about 45-50 minutes every other day. This includes doing the full body workouts (swings, squat, deadlift, etc) of which I also work in pushup sets of 15-20 between each exercise, and also focus on strictly ab workouts with the kettlebells as well. It may not be as intense as what you are looking for, but it is a good workout for me and serving me well.
My wife and I did  
Randy in CT : 8/4/2015 2:55 pm : link
an American Ninja Warrior workout with one of the ninja guys at a local gym a few weeks back. We'll do that again soon. It was pretty cool and challenging. Completed all 4 of the obstacles in the challenge including the wall you see on the show.

I'm practically superhuman.

Subhuman. Whichever?
Martini after work  
Victor in CT : 8/4/2015 2:55 pm : link
following the breast rule: 1 not enough, 3 too many.
I also run a few times per week  
10thAve : 8/4/2015 2:55 pm : link
and I've started mixing in running sprints as well. Run about 4 miles twice a week, then run sprints once or twice per week.
Oh , eff it,  
Jon : 8/4/2015 2:56 pm : link
No one else is following the rules. This morning I did a sandbag workout and I did back during lunch. Nothing crazy, weighted pullups, lat pulldowns, rows etc...
RE: Sunday was Day 1 at the Gym (chest, shoulders, abs)  
RC02XX : 8/4/2015 2:57 pm : link
In comment 12401665 phil in arizona said:
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Yesterday was about an hour and a half of tennis.

I ain't doing shit today.

Tomorrow is Back, Tris, and more abs in the morning. Might play some more tennis tomorrow night as well.

Thurs is volleyball.

Fri is legs, lower back, and bis.


I don't go to the gym...mainly workout in my garage and outside.

My workout usually breaks down to:

Heavy days twice a week
-Bench/deadlifts with abs
-Squats/weighted pull-ups/military press with abs

Full body circuit/cardio twice a week
-Often I'll try to do five sets of five or six different routines hitting full body with minimal rest
-Sometimes I'll just keep it super simple and do a pull-up workout after running some 400 or 800 meter sprints
-But when I'm feeling uncreative, I'll just do 100 burpee pull-ups on a 9ft pull-up bar

There really is no rhyme or reason on when I do these other than how my body feels...or how hot it is outside...ha!
Ran 3 miles  
Steve in South Jersey : 8/4/2015 2:58 pm : link
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RE: Oh , eff it,  
RC02XX : 8/4/2015 3:00 pm : link
In comment 12401681 Jon said:
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No one else is following the rules. This morning I did a sandbag workout and I did back during lunch. Nothing crazy, weighted pullups, lat pulldowns, rows etc...


I wish I can workout during the day at work...can't...:( That's one thing I miss about active duty.
RE: I really wouldn't advise anyone to do this kind of workout.  
Deej : 8/4/2015 3:00 pm : link
In comment 12401674 GiantFilthy said:
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Deej : 2:50 pm : link : reply
Mets game.


Yeah, Im just not taking advice from someone who "isnt Walmart material"
Plodded through a 5 mile run this morning. (Albeit on the treadmill.)  
CRinCA : 8/4/2015 3:01 pm : link
But hey I'm 53 so I'm good with that.
If it don't rain  
Fred-in-Florida : 8/4/2015 3:06 pm : link
Go for a Bike ride about almost 20 miles.
RE: I tried insanity once  
Matt M. : 8/4/2015 3:09 pm : link
In comment 12401643 pjcas18 said:
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that shit is insane.
pjcas - Insanity gets insane "hence the name) on the harder level. I actually prefer the Focus/T25 regimen by the same guy (Sean T). It is high intensity for the entire 25 minutes, with each workout focusing slightly differently.
I adapted some of the P90X workouts.  
Section331 : 8/4/2015 3:14 pm : link
Today I did interval training on an elliptical for 30 minutes (2 mins hard at 10 degree ramp, and level 10 resistance; 2 mins recovery at 4/4; repeat), and then a chest/shoulder workout:

35-40 regular pushups/12 wide-grip pullups
25-30 military pushups/12-15 chin-ups
35-40 wide pushups/12-15 close-grip pullups
30-35 elevated pushups (feet elevated, hands on the floor)/12 standard pullups
25 triangle pushups (hands together, feet wide)

Takes about 45-50 minutes total.
RE: I adapted some of the P90X workouts.  
RC02XX : 8/4/2015 3:20 pm : link
In comment 12401706 Section331 said:
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Today I did interval training on an elliptical for 30 minutes (2 mins hard at 10 degree ramp, and level 10 resistance; 2 mins recovery at 4/4; repeat), and then a chest/shoulder workout:

35-40 regular pushups/12 wide-grip pullups
25-30 military pushups/12-15 chin-ups
35-40 wide pushups/12-15 close-grip pullups
30-35 elevated pushups (feet elevated, hands on the floor)/12 standard pullups
25 triangle pushups (hands together, feet wide)

Takes about 45-50 minutes total.


Nice...sounds like a kickass workout.
I have a push up workout  
Jon : 8/4/2015 3:25 pm : link
where I start shoulder with apart,do x reps,then kick them out a little, do x more, go wide, do x, then step them all the way back in to diamond postion. I'll also vary hand position a little by bringing them foraward a little and then bring them back a little.
width  
Jon : 8/4/2015 3:34 pm : link
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RE: I have a push up workout  
RC02XX : 8/4/2015 3:39 pm : link
In comment 12401730 Jon said:
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where I start shoulder with apart,do x reps,then kick them out a little, do x more, go wide, do x, then step them all the way back in to diamond postion. I'll also vary hand position a little by bringing them foraward a little and then bring them back a little.


That sounds like a stupid workout. Mainly because you're doing it.
Did this one last night  
knicks3031 : 8/4/2015 3:41 pm : link
speed 8.5 for 12 minutes
50 pushups (2x25)
speed 8 for 12 minutes
40 squats
speed 7.5 for 10 minutes
30 push ups (2x15)
speed 7 for 10 minutes
40 squats

finish up with some core
I probably do look pretty silly doing it  
Jon : 8/4/2015 3:42 pm : link
but it works for me soooo...who gives a shit?
RE: I probably do look pretty silly doing it  
RC02XX : 8/4/2015 3:43 pm : link
In comment 12401756 Jon said:
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but it works for me soooo...who gives a shit?


No I'm sure the workout itself is good. But you're stupid, so the workout is stupid.
RE: RE: I probably do look pretty silly doing it  
Jon : 8/4/2015 3:45 pm : link
In comment 12401763 RC02XX said:
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In comment 12401756 Jon said:


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but it works for me soooo...who gives a shit?



No I'm sure the workout itself is good. But you're stupid, so the workout is stupid.


Ahhhh, got it.

Agreed.










jerk.

RE: Did this one last night  
RC02XX : 8/4/2015 3:46 pm : link
In comment 12401753 knicks3031 said:
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speed 8.5 for 12 minutes
50 pushups (2x25)
speed 8 for 12 minutes
40 squats
speed 7.5 for 10 minutes
30 push ups (2x15)
speed 7 for 10 minutes
40 squats

finish up with some core


That's a great change up workout...but way too long of runs for me...lol.

I would much rather break them down into 400 or 800 meter sprints and some kind of pushups or squats in between.
Just getting back to the gym...  
trueblueinpw : 8/4/2015 3:50 pm : link
Been doing mostly cardio on the elliptical and some bike. I lift a bit, free weights and cybex. Lot of swimming.

I think I might be at the point where I have to give up the weights. My knee is repaired, but I get arthritis if I run or do any weight lifting that involves putting extra weight on the legs.

I see a lot of yoga and pilattes at the gym. Those guys look lean and ripped but not bulky. Yoga stretching keeps my back in good shape.
So my workout for today...  
RC02XX : 8/4/2015 3:52 pm : link
I live on a cul de sac on a side road, so I've got about 60-70 yards of open road with minimal car traffic.

Wearing a 20lb flak jacket and boots/utes, do 5 rounds of:
1) 60 yards (120 yards round trip) sled pull sprint with 90lbs (in addition to the 28lbs of the sled)
2) KB snatch with 24kg (10 each arm)
3) 60 yards (120 yards round trip) farmers run with two 45lb plates
4) 10 Burpees with hands off push-ups at the bottom

Depending on how much wind I'm sucking, I may put on my Elevation Training Mask for some of the runs to see how bad I can make myself feel.
5x5's for me again.  
Johnny5 : 8/4/2015 4:02 pm : link
I actually love the p90x routine (original) and I'll do that for 4 weeks when I need a break from weigh training and want to focus on lifting stamina. I don't lose any strength with a 3-4 week p90x, actually a lot of times it will make my squats stronger. I have to shut Tony off at this point though (Sorry Tony! lol)

I started a 5x5 split I like to use after that allows me to do one exercise per bodypart and bang through it fast. Then I finish with light cardio. On off days I do more intense cardio.

So I'll do a Mon Thurs split and superset to save time and get some cardio:

Monday/Thurs
Superset with 60 seconds rest between each exercise (Takes about 15 minutes per group)
Superset
Legs Squat 5x5
Chest Bench 5x5

Superset
Back Weighted pullups 5x5
Front Military press 5x5

Superset
Biceps curl 5x5
Triceps French curl 5x5

Tuesday Thursday Sunday 30-45 minutes of (somewhat) intense cardio (HIIT bike, run, cardio x, etc.)

I transition to a M/W/F lift split after 3-4 weeks. I change the exercises around as well when I start a new cycle.
Missed calf raises  
Johnny5 : 8/4/2015 4:04 pm : link
Add those to the last (Bi/Tri) superset
You crazy fuckers  
Randy in CT : 8/4/2015 4:05 pm : link
COULD just go for a fast run?
12 ounce curls...  
Chris in Philly : 8/4/2015 4:05 pm : link
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Dang.  
Randy in CT : 8/4/2015 4:07 pm : link
That's a good sized wiener?
Shoot for 45 mins to 1 Hour  
Nitro : 8/4/2015 4:11 pm : link
of box jumps, deadlifts, seated rows and pull up circuit. Try to do it 4 or 5 times.
Cutting logs from some local felled trees; splitting them  
Moondawg : 8/4/2015 4:18 pm : link
and lugging the firewood to my house, up a short hill. I try to space the work out to an hour a day. Hard work, but also gratifying because it will serve the family well in winter.
Ran 2.5 miles in mid day heat, 100 sit ups, 30 push ups.  
GiantsUA : 8/4/2015 4:19 pm : link
Walked the dog a couple of times as well.
I've been running a lot (115 miles in July)  
Rick in Annapolis : 8/4/2015 4:20 pm : link
I complement my running with push ups/ pull ups on Monday, Plyometrics on Tuesday, Shoulders and arms on Wednesday and yoga on Thursday.

Sounds a little like P90x but each of those workouts, with the exception of plyo, is my own variation of the P90x workouts.
RE: 12 ounce curls...  
OC2.0 : 8/4/2015 4:20 pm : link
In comment 12401813 Chris in Philly said:
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Lol, yeah buddy. Pumping glass at happy hour.
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