Your Lockdown Exercise Workout?

[AnthG]

I am starting this, as I am genuinely curious what people are doing for their workouts during the lockdown. And possibly if they want to say, how it differs from what they usually do?

I am asking this for both punters and working girls. As I am kind of curious how WGs keep in shape too.

Don't lie, so don't claim I normally like to do a 50mile run on the treadmill each day if the only running you do is to get to the B flag on Call of Duty.

Before, someone says it, I appreciate most of my topics in offtopic are about working out some way or the other. I am not Iron man, just this lockdown is really getting me down so working out is what I am trying to use to perk myself up. And just want to see what others are doing.

[Strawberry]

Hi Ant

I took up running for the umpteenth time, this time kept it slow and short distance but still ended up in agony (I've been through all the 'right' trainers, gait analysis, supportive insoles, strenghtening muscle groups, stretching etc) potential stress fracture in pelvis. Also had been doing some exercise classes which are classes as 'high impact' looks like they are all out.

So back to cycling to make up for less daily activity or for warm ups (have a turbo trainer so no need to dodge weather or traffic), yoga (which I have done all along), and weight training. I also get a one mile walk in most days. This will be very similar to pre-lockdown, just some of the exercises are different due to not having the big gym machines. Instead using free weights, trx, and a few other bits and pieces which has become fun but at the start was an annoyance. Grown to enjoy training around my home!

[FLYING BLUE]

For me, it's a walk every day.
Walking is the best form of exercise for me due to lower back issues - years of sitting down to work for hours on end.

Since I retired, I've been able to consume alcohol pretty much whenever I choose which is a huge difference for me, coming from a role where alcohol consumption was very strictly monitored.

The net result of that has been an increase in weight of around 7KGs

[AnthG]

Hi Ant

I took up running for the umpteenth time, this time kept it slow and short distance but still ended up in agony (I've been through all the 'right' trainers, gait analysis, supportive insoles, strenghtening muscle groups, stretching etc) potential stress fracture in pelvis. Also had been doing some exercise classes which are classes as 'high impact' looks like they are all out.

This was me too. I used to run on a treadmil at my gym all the time. And always was fine. I even had ankle weights on every now and again and still fine.

I would run in boxing classes each week, again fine. But during the lockdown given I had nothing else to do. I started for my exercises running around a field next to my house. It has completely and utterly destroyed one of my knees. So I had to stop.

I dislocated it when I was very young and its been fine. Except it seems this running on the field has destroyed it. Not sure if its the hard surface from running on soil. Or the unevenness of running on a very bumpy surface. But its done it.

I wish I had of bought a bike before the lockdown. As there is a place in Newcastle that fixes up donated bikes and sells them off for £100. And these are not rubbish bikes, these are seriously good high-grade mountain bikes that they sell. I was planning on buying one but never got round to it and then Covid struck.

I have been going through all the Youtube workout videos that people have been putting on there. Jean Claude Van Damme has done a 5 video set on there.And I just seen before posting this Scott Adkins has done a flexibility workout (he is the guy who replaced Van Damme as the hero in the Universal Soldier film series).

I have been spending this morning sending messages to all the local martial arts schools asking when they plan to reopen again to see if any are on Monday 15th. As this gives you one hell of a workout. And just, I am now very much in the mood of. I just want to get out there and do something, anything. As this lockdown is not good for me at all.

[cotton]

Ebay is good for cheap bikes Anth. I bought a triban3 for £60 a few years ago 

[daviemac]

Anth, if you are serious about MMA then SBG at Powerhouse Gym is the place to go. Unfortunately it's in South Shields though.

[AnthG]

Anth, if you are serious about MMA then SBG at Powerhouse Gym is the place to go. Unfortunately it's in South Shields though.

That's the problem, I live in North Shields. And the tunnel is too expensive.

I am not sure if MMA would be good in my age though. Too much grappling which will ruin my already injured knee. I am more looking for a fixed form type of thing. Like I said in another topic I have been looking at Muay Thai.

Been also looking at videos on Youtube and Facebook of Kali. Which looks like it could be fun. Its Filipino stick fighting. But its looks fun as hell. And its just basic forms you learn - if the youtube videos are correct.

[AnthG]

When I get older and need a walking stick. This would be good to know   (the joys of hitting 40 last month)

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[daviemac]

That's the problem, I live in North Shields. And the tunnel is too expensive.

I am not sure if MMA would be good in my age though. Too much grappling which will ruin my already injured knee. I am more looking for a fixed form type of thing. Like I said in another topic I have been looking at Muay Thai.

Been also looking at videos on Youtube and Facebook of Kali. Which looks like it could be fun. Its Filipino stick fighting. But its looks fun as hell. And its just basic forms you learn - if the youtube videos are correct.

Muay Thai is a big part of MMA but like you say it's more suited to the younger ones and SBG is a pretty serious full on gym. The Muay Thai coach has years of experience and has coached fighters from UFC and Cage Warriors. 

[Yankee21]

Resistance 4 x week.
Cardio/Metcon - LISS and HIIT 2 x week.

[AnthG]

Muay Thai is a big part of MMA but like you say it's more suited to the younger ones and SBG is a pretty serious full on gym. The Muay Thai coach has years of experience and has coached fighters from UFC and Cage Warriors.

Is there anywhere in North Tyneside or the East side of Newcastle that you know of? (as in the part of Newcastle right adjacent to North Tyneside).

The thing is, if you go too far. I think you'll lose motivation to go at all, very quickly.

[daviemac]

Is there anywhere in North Tyneside or the East side of Newcastle that you know of? (as in the part of Newcastle right adjacent to North Tyneside).

The thing is, if you go too far. I think you'll lose motivation to go at all, very quickly.

There used to be one in Whitley But it closed down a few years ago, the only other one I know of is west of Newcastle in Benwell, if it's still open. To be honest I only know of ones my son has trained at.

There is this one in North shields but it's more about judo and I don't know anything about it.  External Link/Members Only

[Strawberry]

There used to be one in Whitley But it closed down a few years ago, the only other one I know of is west of Newcastle in Benwell, if it's still open. To be honest I only know of ones my son has trained at.

There is this one in North shields but it's more about judo and I don't know anything about it.  External Link/Members Only

If it's any use I took up traditional Jujitsu at 38 really enjoyed the freeer-form style in comparison to Karate, and mix of standing as well as floor work. Did do some grappling floor as well as weapon work which adds a bit of flair.

Moved on to Aikido which appears gentler but I assure you is not, I would say Aikido is easier on the body - no over the shoulder throws!

[Xtro]

That's the problem, I live in North Shields. And the tunnel is too expensive.

I am not sure if MMA would be good in my age though. Too much grappling which will ruin my already injured knee. I am more looking for a fixed form type of thing. Like I said in another topic I have been looking at Muay Thai.

Been also looking at videos on Youtube and Facebook of Kali. Which looks like it could be fun. Its Filipino stick fighting. But its looks fun as hell. And its just basic forms you learn - if the youtube videos are correct.

Dan Inosanto knows his stuff regarding the Filipino martial arts. He used to train and spar with Bruce Lee.
In these videos, he teaches mostly sticks but also teaches dagger, unarmed, improvised and other weapons.

Dan Inosanto The Filipino Martial Arts (#1-#6)
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[OakTree]

If it's any use I took up traditional Jujitsu at 38 really enjoyed the freeer-form style in comparison to Karate, and mix of standing as well as floor work. Did do some grappling floor as well as weapon work which adds a bit of flair.

Moved on to Aikido which appears gentler but I assure you is not, I would say Aikido is easier on the body - no over the shoulder throws!

Out of interest why would you bother with Aikido if you've practised Jujitsu. The latter being proven as a very effective fighting style, the former regarded as pretty useless.

[Strawberry]

Out of interest why would you bother with Aikido if you've practised Jujitsu. The latter being proven as a very effective fighting style, the former regarded as pretty useless.

Location, convenience, also had tried Aikido at a demonstration day run by the JJ club I had been a member of.

Getting to an actual JJ club wouldn't have fitted in with it not being my main sport, also JJ  on top of all my other training was sometimes too physically demanding, too hard on me. There were times when I really did not need to be thrown or being thrown!

Aikido kept my finger in before I drifted away into yoga via Tai Chi  which compliments my other training really well.