Anyone into fitness ?

Archimedes1989 · Post by **Archimedes1989** » 13 Nov 2018, 10:37

In their spare time ?

Boxing, running, football, weightlifting, cycling etc

Or because you all walk so far during the day are you too tired / no motivation to do anything physical ?

Seymour Buts · Post by **Seymour Buts** » 13 Nov 2018, 11:36

Nah, sack that. We walk how many miles per day?

Post by **rambo1** » 13 Nov 2018, 13:22

Archimedes1989 wrote:In their spare time ?

Boxing, running, football, weightlifting, cycling etc

Or because you all walk so far during the day are you too tired / no motivation to do anything physical ?

Was the former til about 3 yrs ago, now the latter. Especially coming up to this time of year, come to work in dark, go home in dark. Not good for motivating body to do extra physical work! Force myself sometimes but you gotta do it almost as soon as you get home. Sitting down is fatal. Lol

Post by **CPTNemoUK** » 13 Nov 2018, 13:34

Me personally not a chance. But there is a fair few runners in my office (marathons) not the ones we hate

. Two guys just done 100miles in a weekend for a charity. They are not the fittest of guy but they did it and came in on the Monday. They both could hardly walk

Post by **hothothot** » 13 Nov 2018, 13:38

When I used to finish I used to go to the gym for a couple of hours ,then run a couple of marathons.

Tinoblade · Post by **Tinoblade** » 13 Nov 2018, 14:07

I don’t do anything mad like marathons but I like to go for a swim a couple of times a week. Bit easier on the joints after pounding the pavements all day

Post by **RobertT** » 13 Nov 2018, 14:17

I used to be a mad keen runner, I only did a couple of full marathons(London), but loads of half marathons & 10k's, etc. And at one time could do my walk, go home and put my feet up for a hour or two and then run 10-15 miles in the afternoon(not every day).

Nowadays I still do a bit, but age and 30+ years of being a postie has put paid to long distances and fast times. But I still enjoy it.

Post by **greengiant** » 13 Nov 2018, 14:28

I'm into long distance cycling events (Audax) hoping to do my first 200km (120 mile) event next year.

I also find Yoga very helpful to combat aches and pains brought on by the job.

crimson king · Post by **crimson king** » 13 Nov 2018, 17:02

I try to still lift weights a few times a week, but my kickboxing has fallen to the wayside ...more out of not wanting to get a dead leg, clash of knees or anything during sparring and having to limp round my walk the next day.

Have to be content with the occasional session on the heavy bag, imagining it's the DOM

Post by **Brandy** » 13 Nov 2018, 17:47

Schhh dont tell RM too much they will want you to do even more work

steve1812 · Post by **steve1812** » 13 Nov 2018, 19:17

powerlifting three times a week when I have time and got some energy back.

Celgar · Post by **Celgar** » 13 Nov 2018, 21:48

In terms of exercise I think it was better when we had the bikes. We still do a lot of walking so I count that as my exercise. If you don't eat excessive amounts or drink a lot of alcohol you don't need to worry about exercising to lose weight.

Sir Henry · Post by **Sir Henry** » 14 Nov 2018, 05:42

Every morning

Up 1-2 Down 1-2

Then the other sock.

Justanotherstar · Post by **Justanotherstar** » 14 Nov 2018, 17:06

workout 5 days a week, sometimes 6...gotta stay swole!

rodtheplod · Post by **rodtheplod** » 15 Nov 2018, 09:34

Running, anything from Parkrun/10k/XC up to marathons and Ultra marathons.
Triathlons. Nothing longer than Standard distance now though as of time restraints.
And try and do a charity event every couple of years, Lands End to John O'Groats cycle, 3 Peak Challenge, 90 mile single day run etc.
Days off and Sundays, are they not meant for running stupid distances???