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| Author: | superheater [ Tue Jan 15, 2008 11:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Off Season Work -Working Out |
Just curious if anyody else either: a.) works out in anticipation of the operating season or b.) tailors an existing exercise regimen for the same reason I take b. I add more cardio (treamill), more squats and legs, more upper back (rows) and forearms (hammer curls) and lower back (extension machine) As I'm getting a little grey in the muzzle, this stuff is getting more important...given the conversations about age on here. |
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| Author: | HOD Bill [ Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Off Season Work -Working Out |
I also work on my body's flexibility. Many strains / sprains are a result of lack of flexibility when climbing on equipment, etc |
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| Author: | co614 [ Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Off Season Work -Working Out |
I go religiously 3 times a week and do a 90 minute routine, half cardio (treadmill) half strength (machines) and a bit of flexibility thrown in. I started doing it a while back when I found that firing #40 up the hill out of New Hope (about 3 miles of 1.3%) got me winded. Since I've been working out it no longer phases me and I believe it's well worth getting up a little earlier 3 days a week. Plus the scenery at the gym is often quite worthwhile!!! Ross Rowland |
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| Author: | Jim Lundquist [ Wed Jan 16, 2008 1:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Off Season Work -Working Out |
What off-season? In sunny San Diego, we work year round and run trains year round. Jim |
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| Author: | Chris Salmonson [ Wed Jan 16, 2008 8:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Off Season Work -Working Out |
Yeah, what's an off season? |
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| Author: | O-6-O [ Wed Jan 16, 2008 9:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Off Season Work -Working Out |
Ross, They got steam trains running by the gym up there? ;) |
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| Author: | dr dodge [ Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Off Season Work -Working Out |
throw around big block mopar parts and hall brand x products as scrap but thats not for this forum nothing like throwin' some scrap to help ease the anger management side mechanical conservation dr dodge |
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| Author: | Txhighballer [ Fri Jan 18, 2008 4:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Off Season Work -Working Out |
I work out five days a week,occasionally six, but change my routine as I need to to keep increasing my strength (In addition to working on steam locomotives,I'm also a powerlifter.) I also do cardio three to four days a week. In the shop,they always ask me to lift the heavy stuff.....why is that? |
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| Author: | Mr. Ed [ Fri Jan 18, 2008 4:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Off Season Work -Working Out |
Thanks, Jim, for reminding us how bad our weather is. LOL! But as I recall from my Navy days, it rains a bit during the winter out there. And the fog in the harbor early in the morning is awful! Later! Mr. Ed |
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