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Im impressed!
« on: March 03, 2014, 01:35:36 PM »
I've always been looking for different ways to train for upcoming hunts and I have to tell you that using my wifes elliptical was one of the best I've found.  After 30 minutes on that thing I felt like I just went on a 10 mile hike!  Ellipticals have had a reputation of being a "ladies" excercise but using it will definitely get you in shape this fall. 

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Re: Im impressed!
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2014, 01:44:52 PM »
OK, I'll admit it - I'm a closet elliptical guy! My wife got a nice one about a year ago and talked me into" trying it out". You're right about a workout, and cranking up the intensity of the friction will really get you breathing. This is how I'm getting ready for the spring turkey season.

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Re: Im impressed!
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2014, 01:50:25 PM »
Heck of alot easier on the joints too, but im 23 so I run  8)

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Re: Im impressed!
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2014, 01:53:53 PM »
only thing about an elliptical is that the motion is not natural so while you do get a cardio workout in, it doesn't help your muscles. Basically your lungs will feel fine hiking up the mountain but your legs will be shot. I prefer to walk on a treadmill at the highest incline possible. Don't get me wrong, they are great if you have joint issues or just won't workout otherwise so I give you props for that, I just think there are better options. Not trying to put what you are doing down but if you want to get in good overall shape, the best way is to recreate what you will face in the hills.  :tup:
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Re: Im impressed!
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2014, 01:58:40 PM »
only thing about an elliptical is that the motion is not natural so while you do get a cardio workout in, it doesn't help your muscles. Basically your lungs will feel fine hiking up the mountain but your legs will be shot. I prefer to walk on a treadmill at the highest incline possible. Don't get me wrong, they are great if you have joint issues or just won't workout otherwise so I give you props for that, I just think there are better options. Not trying to put what you are doing down but if you want to get in good overall shape, the best way is to recreate what you will face in the hills.  :tup:
i dont see how that is because when your done on the elyptical your legs are smokin and so are your lungs, they build the whole leg without the impact, of course nothin will work as good as throwin on a 40 pound ruck and smokin up a hill everyday, but that rips up your joints, push ups, situps the elyptical and swimming a couple times a week will keep a guy in good enough shape without the impact to the joints  :tup:
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Re: Im impressed!
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2014, 02:02:49 PM »
only thing about an elliptical is that the motion is not natural so while you do get a cardio workout in, it doesn't help your muscles. Basically your lungs will feel fine hiking up the mountain but your legs will be shot. I prefer to walk on a treadmill at the highest incline possible. Don't get me wrong, they are great if you have joint issues or just won't workout otherwise so I give you props for that, I just think there are better options. Not trying to put what you are doing down but if you want to get in good overall shape, the best way is to recreate what you will face in the hills.  :tup:
i dont see how that is because when your done on the elyptical your legs are smokin and so are your lungs, they build the whole leg without the impact, of course nothin will work as good as throwin on a 40 pound ruck and smokin up a hill everyday, but that rips up your joints, push ups, situps the elyptical and swimming a couple times a week will keep a guy in good enough shape without the impact to the joints  :tup:

It is the unnatural motion of the machine mostly. You might feel it in your legs but they aren't the same muscles you use with normal walking. I have read numerous studies on them and this is what doctors have concluded. Again, I am not knocking the guy at all and commend him for working on getting in shape. Just bringing up what I have read since I think it is something to consider.
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Re: Im impressed!
« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2014, 02:07:09 PM »
oh i gotcha  :tup: yeah nothin beats the real thing, but i bet the elyptical keeps some of those holiday pounds burned off, which we know makes it a little harder to haul that extra weight up the mountain, and for sure any excersise that involves cardio is good eitherway :tup: i wish i had the get up and go that i use to have.... google up the RANGER WORKOUTS, if your in good shape and want to be in the best shape for huntn season try those.... or that P90 x aint no joke either, talk about makin a grown man cry  :chuckle:
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Re: Im impressed!
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2014, 02:16:00 PM »
I will say this:

It is very important to make sure you are doing workouts that grow the muscles and the type of strength/endurance/stamina you want for hunting.  i.e. training for a marathon wouldn't be the best kind of workout before an Alaskan Sheep hunt.  Likewise, a powerlifting program wouldn't be the best choice before a long chukar season   :chuckle:

Two years ago I was training and racing 5ks all summer long.  I was in darn good shape and running low 16s in the 5000 which for me is good.  After about a week in the hills, I couldn't believe how bad my feet, ankles and hip flexors hurt.  I didn't have strength in the right places.  Endurance was perfect.  Not so much elsewhere.
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Re: Im impressed!
« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2014, 02:17:13 PM »
I've always been looking for different ways to train for upcoming hunts and I have to tell you that using my wifes elliptical was one of the best I've found.  After 30 minutes on that thing I felt like I just went on a 10 mile hike!  Ellipticals have had a reputation of being a "ladies" excercise but using it will definitely get you in shape this fall.

It still carries that reputation.  Way to get after it Sally.   :chuckle:  Next try the stair machine.  You will be looking for oxygen if you think the elliptical was tuff.
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Re: Im impressed!
« Reply #9 on: March 03, 2014, 02:20:42 PM »
I will say this:

It is very important to make sure you are doing workouts that grow the muscles and the type of strength/endurance/stamina you want for hunting.  i.e. training for a marathon wouldn't be the best kind of workout before an Alaskan Sheep hunt.  Likewise, a powerlifting program wouldn't be the best choice before a long chukar season   :chuckle:

Two years ago I was training and racing 5ks all summer long.  I was in darn good shape and running low 16s in the 5000 which for me is good.  After about a week in the hills, I couldn't believe how bad my feet, ankles and hip flexors hurt.  I didn't have strength in the right places.  Endurance was perfect.  Not so much elsewhere.

Exactly the point I was trying to bring up. Elliptical has their uses but you will be surprised when forced to use muscle that weren't used. At the gym I rotate my cardio between treadmill, bike and rowing machine to try and hit different muscles all the time.
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Re: Im impressed!
« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2014, 02:28:04 PM »
I didnt mean to offend anyone by saying the E word.  Simply suggesting another form of cardio with a low impact workout.

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Re: Im impressed!
« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2014, 02:33:42 PM »
I didnt mean to offend anyone by saying the E word.  Simply suggesting another form of cardio with a low impact workout.

I don't think you offended anyone.  Everyone just likes giving there two cents whether it makes any sense or not or even works for the next guy/gal.  Take it with a grain a salt and bust out the hip waders.  Kicking the can is a good forum activity.   :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
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Re: Im impressed!
« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2014, 02:56:04 PM »
I didnt mean to offend anyone by saying the E word.  Simply suggesting another form of cardio with a low impact workout.

Haha, E Word indeed.  I'll never judge anyone using the "E" because otherwise karma might break my ankles and I'll have to use one instead of running   :chuckle:
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Re: Im impressed!
« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2014, 02:57:51 PM »
I didnt mean to offend anyone by saying the E word.  Simply suggesting another form of cardio with a low impact workout.

Haha, E Word indeed.  I'll never judge anyone using the "E" because otherwise karma might break my ankles and I'll have to use one instead of running   :chuckle:

I didn't intend to bash the OP either because I have respect for anyone who exercises no matter what they do. I was just trying to give a different perspective in case he hits the woods this fall and feels like he is still really tired and wonders why
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Re: Im impressed!
« Reply #14 on: March 03, 2014, 04:02:46 PM »
By no means is this the only thing I do to get in shape for hunting season.  With that said I greatly appriviate everyone's input and suggestions.  I'm sure we can all agree being in shape increases your chances of success in the field

 


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