Fitness/Exercise
04-11-2007 | 10:17 PM
#11
Giant Nontypical
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From: Indiana (southern)
RE: Fitness/Exercise
I finnaly started getting back in shape about four months ago after a long absence from it. Im lifting 4 days a week, eating healthier, drinking a ton of water and no more soda. At work im walking stairs from 1st floor to the 12th floor (killer) or walking long steep grade inclines, coal belt walk ways (also killer) or jogging at home. I have lost 23 lbs since i started again and feel better than i have in years. most certainly gonna help in hunting season.
04-12-2007 | 06:17 AM
#12
Dominant Buck
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RE: Fitness/Exercise
I dropped almost 40 lbs in 2005. I can't imagine carrying that weight, again. I'm a treadmill guy.....and my magic number is 200lbs. I need to stay unde that to feel good. At 42.....it gets tougher and tougher.
I warm up on the treadmill with a 5 min. walk.....and during this time I have 2.5 lb weights in my hands. Having had shoulder surgery.....I KNOW this helps strengthen my upper shoulder muscles and "I" think this helps me to hold steady while at full draw.
I warm up on the treadmill with a 5 min. walk.....and during this time I have 2.5 lb weights in my hands. Having had shoulder surgery.....I KNOW this helps strengthen my upper shoulder muscles and "I" think this helps me to hold steady while at full draw.
04-12-2007 | 06:21 AM
#13
Nontypical Buck
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: New Jersey
RE: Fitness/Exercise
I weight lift 4-5 times a week and run another 2 times a week as well. It certainly helps when you are dragging a deer out of the woods, or sometimes just being in shape makes you sweat that much less on those warm days walking and climbing into your stand.
04-12-2007 | 06:47 AM
#14
Giant Nontypical
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From: Western Massachusetts
RE: Fitness/Exercise
I lift 4-5 days per week and do a moderate amount of cardio each day. Definately feel it the first few days of gun season hiking up the mountains!
I weigh around 235-240lb at 6'. Alot of weight to carry around..... but at least it is not fat...
I weigh around 235-240lb at 6'. Alot of weight to carry around..... but at least it is not fat...
04-12-2007 | 06:50 AM
#15
Bartender
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From: Wisconsin
RE: Fitness/Exercise
Great suggestion will start when I go this morning.
Thats why you get paid the big bucks.
Thats why you get paid the big bucks.
ORIGINAL: atlasman
You should stay in shape for your health..........benefits to hunting are a bonus.
One thing I add into the gym routine around this time of year (and then again at the end of summer) is grabbing the universal cable and setting it so you can simulate drawing your bow (holding at full draw)..........it really helps strengthen the shoulder girdle up for the abuse it will take all year shooting and at the end of the year towards hunting season it will help you hold longer if need be and be more steady............plus keeping your shoulders in good shape is never a bad idea if you want to shoot and bowhunt for many years to come.
You should stay in shape for your health..........benefits to hunting are a bonus.
One thing I add into the gym routine around this time of year (and then again at the end of summer) is grabbing the universal cable and setting it so you can simulate drawing your bow (holding at full draw)..........it really helps strengthen the shoulder girdle up for the abuse it will take all year shooting and at the end of the year towards hunting season it will help you hold longer if need be and be more steady............plus keeping your shoulders in good shape is never a bad idea if you want to shoot and bowhunt for many years to come.
04-12-2007 | 01:25 PM
#18
Typical Buck
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RE: Fitness/Exercise
I play basketball M-W-Fon my lunch breaks and run and lift on Tues and Thursday. I also ride bike with my wife and pull my two year old around in his trailer which is a very good work out he's getting big.
04-12-2007 | 01:31 PM
#19
Boone & Crockett
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Michigan/Ohio
RE: Fitness/Exercise
Good work guys
The must important part is your core. A solid core is what brings it all togetherforall sports.
Golf, Football, Archery.....
Theball is great to work with. Anytimeyou use the ball you are working your core. Anytime you do an exercise in an athletic position you are working the core. Kind off a 2 for 1 deal.
If Atlas sets up in the athletic position and does his exercise he will also work his core.[8D]
The must important part is your core. A solid core is what brings it all togetherforall sports.
Golf, Football, Archery.....
Theball is great to work with. Anytimeyou use the ball you are working your core. Anytime you do an exercise in an athletic position you are working the core. Kind off a 2 for 1 deal.
If Atlas sets up in the athletic position and does his exercise he will also work his core.[8D]
04-12-2007 | 01:38 PM
#20
Dominant Buck
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From: land of the Lilliputians, In the state of insanity
RE: Fitness/Exercise
I usually engage in vigorous nose picking at least once a day. I flex my butt cheeks several times a day as well, I then run to the bathroom. I'm in pretty good shape. How that helps my hunting,,,,,,? I don't know, I just like that story.