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Title: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: Keeptrucking on Mar 19, 2024, 10:33 AM
i try to hit the gym 2 or 3 times a week. but my knees are shot so i do elliptical for cardio.

damn sian. feel like me being 20 year old was just a few years ago. prime of life can just whack my body.

for those who don't, is it cos of lazy and/or no time?

Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: daryl76 on Mar 19, 2024, 10:48 AM
body takes longer to recover and back then no time cos work hrs are crazy

den gradually grow lazy, now old so just do walks whenever possible
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: Arctic on Mar 19, 2024, 10:49 AM
I believe many ppl including myself went thru this phase of life. Stop exercising after ns due to studies, work and life in general. Only when received a health scare at 30s or 40s then begin to be more health conscious again

Sigh. Still rmb during pri and sec so active....

I started doing calisthenics and light jogging in 2019 til now. Nothing spectacular thou. Can't do 10 pulls ups and din take part in any marathon hahah



Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: ABCDFinanceGuy on Mar 19, 2024, 01:47 PM
Quote from: Keeptrucking on Mar 19, 2024, 10:33 AMi try to hit the gym 2 or 3 times a week. but my knees are shot so i do elliptical for cardio.

damn sian. feel like me being 20 year old was just a few years ago. prime of life can just whack my body.

for those who don't, is it cos of lazy and/or no time?



I exercise around 3 to 4 times a week, but this is due to the fact that I am unemployed.

When i was WFH, i would exercise 5 to 6 times a week but i also had injury problems.

Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: ABCDFinanceGuy on Mar 19, 2024, 01:48 PM
Quote from: peaceheart on Mar 19, 2024, 10:49 AMI believe many ppl including myself went thru this phase of life. Stop exercising after ns due to studies, work and life in general. Only when received a health scare at 30s or 40s then begin to be more health conscious again

Sigh. Still rmb during pri and sec so active....

I started doing calisthenics and light jogging in 2019 til now. Nothing spectacular thou. Can't do 10 pulls ups and din take part in any marathon hahah



My max was 12 pullups last year but I am not sure if those count or not, as I am swinging quite a bit.

I am envious of those people who can do strict pullups and can pull all the way up to their chest. I am training for that but so far no progress...
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: default on Mar 19, 2024, 01:52 PM
No wor but now trying to get back to doing more. Rly feel health going down. 39 going on 40 this yr
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: Keeptrucking on Mar 19, 2024, 04:17 PM
Quote from: default on Mar 19, 2024, 01:52 PMNo wor but now trying to get back to doing more. Rly feel health going down. 39 going on 40 this yr

still younger than me. lol

can one. i can still 10 pullups. i also do 20 push ups every morning.
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: Keeptrucking on Mar 19, 2024, 04:20 PM
Quote from: ABCDFinanceGuy on Mar 19, 2024, 01:48 PMMy max was 12 pullups last year but I am not sure if those count or not, as I am swinging quite a bit.

I am envious of those people who can do strict pullups and can pull all the way up to their chest. I am training for that but so far no progress...


good enough. how old are you? i am now just in maintenance. as long as continue to do pull ups, pushups and most other stuff i am ok.

i still bench press 100kg full reps with no spot. hope i can do it at 50 lol

Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: 氰化钾 KCN on Mar 19, 2024, 04:29 PM
Now can run finish 2km w/O feeling like I'm gonna die is very good liao. It's been 2 weeks. Hope I can improve then slowly increase the distance.
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: Magical Fingertip on Mar 20, 2024, 06:30 AM
Exercise mouth counted?
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: Aisingioro on Mar 20, 2024, 03:41 PM
been running regularly even after ORD and even after MR 2 years ago.

hardly do anything else though.
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: nyvrem on Mar 20, 2024, 03:48 PM
moi tore ACL in NS, PES E, never do any "hard labor" in NS b4. ICT also never tio.

but ive been playing football twice a week for the last 20 years.

now 38 turning 39 liao.

 :s13:  :s13:  :s13:
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: adidas on Mar 20, 2024, 09:52 PM
Quote from: Keeptrucking on Mar 19, 2024, 10:33 AMWho still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?

i try to hit the gym 2 or 3 times a week. but my knees are shot so i do elliptical for cardio.

damn sian. feel like me being 20 year old was just a few years ago. prime of life can just whack my body.

for those who don't, is it cos of lazy and/or no time?



No energy liao.  :s27:  *sad*
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: Risa on Mar 20, 2024, 09:58 PM
i dont. just let my body bloat.
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: default on Mar 20, 2024, 10:03 PM
now started doing exercises and running etc liao

feel that after 35 health really plummet despite not being overweight etc
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: default on Mar 20, 2024, 10:04 PM
Quote from: Keeptrucking on Mar 19, 2024, 04:17 PMstill younger than me. lol

can one. i can still 10 pullups. i also do 20 push ups every morning.

im light, no need to train last time also can do 12 and other ippt stations quite well

now even though i nv train im quite confident of doing 10 probably

but can feel overall health deteriorating like more easily tired, lousy sleep, lack energy
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: encourageSome1 on Mar 20, 2024, 11:26 PM
Quote from: Keeptrucking on Mar 19, 2024, 10:33 AMi try to hit the gym 2 or 3 times a week. but my knees are shot so i do elliptical for cardio.

damn sian. feel like me being 20 year old was just a few years ago. prime of life can just whack my body.

for those who don't, is it cos of lazy and/or no time?


lkk still walk & jog cos I need to do some exercise to loosen my laokuttow else my spine will feel cranky ... a run is better than 1 massage

Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: 氰化钾 KCN on Mar 21, 2024, 07:50 AM
Did a slow run last night and feeling good after it. Although only 2km but sweating like hell. Lol. Need to make it a routine like 2-3x a week + sunday morning walk.

Let's keep ourselves healthy yah
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: Arctic on Mar 21, 2024, 09:49 AM
Quote from: PP the FORTUNE God on Mar 21, 2024, 07:50 AMDid a slow run last night and feeling good after it. Although only 2km but sweating like hell. Lol. Need to make it a routine like 2-3x a week + sunday morning walk.

Let's keep ourselves healthy yah

I read somewhere that duration is more impt than distance so dun be bothered about the 2km. Best is exercise/jog for 30mins

For me 30mins is too xiong so I try to jog 20mins (3km) twice weekly. Then do some calisthenics twice weekly too
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: encourageSome1 on Mar 21, 2024, 06:24 PM
Quote from: daryl76 on Mar 19, 2024, 10:48 AMbody takes longer to recover and back then no time cos work hrs are crazy

den gradually grow lazy, now old so just do walks whenever possible

Last time when young can jump around like monkey now running like tortoise 🐢 or ant 🐜 or dog 🐕 for me I m quite happy alr
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: daryl76 on Mar 21, 2024, 08:11 PM
Quote from: EncourageSome1 on Mar 21, 2024, 06:24 PMLast time when young can jump around like monkey now running like tortoise 🐢 or ant 🐜 or dog 🐕 for me I m quite happy alr

old bones no break jin happy liao
especially all the old injuries, like come back to haunt us
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: encourageSome1 on Mar 21, 2024, 08:25 PM
Quote from: daryl76 on Mar 21, 2024, 08:11 PMold bones no break jin happy liao
especially all the old injuries, like come back to haunt us


Didi .. u need to drink milk / input calcium thru foods regularly eg add milk to Ur kopi or tea or eat some ca rich foods eg tofu , soy milk, spinach etc .. this helps to strengthen Ur bones n joint

Old injuries can't turn back time.. just hv to mk sure we maintain n relief e pain a little n don make worse alr good lor...
Our good health is first greatest blessing one can hv ..
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: Keeptrucking on Mar 25, 2024, 12:05 AM
Quote from: EncourageSome1 on Mar 21, 2024, 08:25 PMDidi .. u need to drink milk / input calcium thru foods regularly eg add milk to Ur kopi or tea or eat some ca rich foods eg tofu , soy milk, spinach etc .. this helps to strengthen Ur bones n joint

Old injuries can't turn back time.. just hv to mk sure we maintain n relief e pain a little n don make worse alr good lor...
Our good health is first greatest blessing one can hv ..

Good advice. I drink milo. Is it enough? Lol

But I hv been lifting weights for very long. Quite heavy too.
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: encourageSome1 on Mar 25, 2024, 12:16 PM
Quote from: Keeptrucking on Mar 25, 2024, 12:05 AMGood advice. I drink milo. Is it enough? Lol

But I hv been lifting weights for very long. Quite heavy too.
Better got milo (some calcium intake than none)

If this milo is ur only main source of calcium then u just try to also Jiak other sources of calcium in a variety of diff foods  then will enuf .. 


Not sure what u mean "quite heavy " I thk either u mean u r quite weighty / heavy or u lift v heavy weights .. just make sure u do the proper posture so u don't spoil ur joints 🙏🏿💪🏿

And I thk weight training wise resting ... ensuring enuf is enuf is as important as working out for preventing injury
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: Keeptrucking on Mar 25, 2024, 12:22 PM
Quote from: EncourageSome1 on Mar 25, 2024, 12:16 PMBetter got milo (some calcium intake than none)

If this milo is ur only main source of calcium then u just try to also Jiak other sources of calcium in a variety of diff foods  then will enuf .. 


Not sure what u mean "quite heavy " I thk either u mean u r quite weighty / heavy or u lift v heavy weights .. just make sure u do the proper posture so u don't spoil ur joints 🙏🏿💪🏿

And I thk weight training wise resting ... ensuring enuf is enuf is as important as working out for preventing injury


yeah i don't drink milk only milo. but i am quite a heavy meat eater and eat a lot of eggs.

nowadays i lift sensibly just to work the muscles, not to gain mass anymore. though i lift pretty heavy weights but it is with good form :)
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: encourageSome1 on Mar 25, 2024, 12:54 PM
Quote from: Keeptrucking on Mar 25, 2024, 12:22 PMyeah i don't drink milk only milo. but i am quite a heavy meat eater and eat a lot of eggs.

nowadays i lift sensibly just to work the muscles, not to gain mass anymore. though i lift pretty heavy weights but it is with good form :)

Can Jiak other non dairy stuff Eg ikan bilis n sardine for added calcium
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/calcium-rich-foods

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/15-calcium-rich-foods
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: Aisingioro on Apr 01, 2024, 04:16 PM
Quote from: Keeptrucking on Mar 25, 2024, 12:22 PMyeah i don't drink milk only milo. but i am quite a heavy meat eater and eat a lot of eggs.

nowadays i lift sensibly just to work the muscles, not to gain mass anymore. though i lift pretty heavy weights but it is with good form :)

how's your cholesterol ?
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: ABCDFinanceGuy on Apr 08, 2024, 12:43 PM
Quote from: Keeptrucking on Mar 19, 2024, 04:20 PMgood enough. how old are you? i am now just in maintenance. as long as continue to do pull ups, pushups and most other stuff i am ok.

i still bench press 100kg full reps with no spot. hope i can do it at 50 lol



I just turned 33 last week. My bench press PR was also 100kg x 2 reps, was trying to get a PR a few weeks ago but I kept getting sore muscles and headaches.
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: Keeptrucking on Apr 08, 2024, 04:00 PM
Quote from: ABCDFinanceGuy on Apr 08, 2024, 12:43 PMI just turned 33 last week. My bench press PR was also 100kg x 2 reps, was trying to get a PR a few weeks ago but I kept getting sore muscles and headaches.

nice. :D

mine was 100kg x 5 reps. full reps. and 3 sets. so it is a working set.

and, i am at least a decade older. :D

don't really want to push too much as i don't wanna get injured. no point as not competing or what haha
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: 氰化钾 KCN on Apr 08, 2024, 04:02 PM
Running + stretching or running + strength training is better for 40s bbfa?
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: 氰化钾 KCN on Apr 08, 2024, 04:05 PM
Actually, as long as I move, I guess it's better than doing nth. Hahaha
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: Arctic on Apr 08, 2024, 04:13 PM
Quote from: PP the FORTUNE God on Apr 08, 2024, 04:02 PMRunning + stretching or running + strength training is better for 40s bbfa?

Can!

I do light jogging (7min/1km), stretching, variants of push ups, squats, climb stairs, some calisthenics

Purpose is for general health, mobility and some strength nia
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: 老曾记 on Apr 08, 2024, 04:16 PM
I'm planning to get a coach to help me with gym training. Just gonna book one to two sessions to teach me how to use the gym equipments. From then on I will do on my own liao.
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: default on Apr 08, 2024, 04:39 PM
Got ah recently went to run. Last time i pull up gold one now can only do 4.. not lying wor.

Last time no need to train can do 12 or at least 10. 3 yrs ago can do 8 or so.

Now left with 4 liao. 5th time must swing. Knn
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: Arctic on Apr 08, 2024, 04:47 PM
Quote from: luckyapple on Apr 08, 2024, 04:16 PMI'm planning to get a coach to help me with gym training. Just gonna book one to two sessions to teach me how to use the gym equipments. From then on I will do on my own liao.

Beginner build up foundation at home first

I'm no expert but try to use ippt as benchmark loh
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: Arctic on Apr 08, 2024, 04:48 PM
Quote from: default on Apr 08, 2024, 04:39 PMGot ah recently went to run. Last time i pull up gold one now can only do 4.. not lying wor.

Last time no need to train can do 12 or at least 10. 3 yrs ago can do 8 or so.

Now left with 4 liao. 5th time must swing. Knn

I watched Physical 100 season 2 many of them do pull ups also kick swing but still counted knn
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: ABCDFinanceGuy on Apr 09, 2024, 05:40 PM
Quote from: Keeptrucking on Apr 08, 2024, 04:00 PMnice. :D

mine was 100kg x 5 reps. full reps. and 3 sets. so it is a working set.

and, i am at least a decade older. :D

don't really want to push too much as i don't wanna get injured. no point as not competing or what haha

Same here. I don't wanna push that hard also. I am super injury prone, especially for my age.

I think I became really susceptible to injuries ever since I got my slip disc at 24 years old :(

Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: ABCDFinanceGuy on Apr 09, 2024, 05:41 PM
Quote from: peaceheart on Apr 08, 2024, 04:48 PMI watched Physical 100 season 2 many of them do pull ups also kick swing but still counted knn

This shouldn't be counted. I mean technically some swinging from natural momentum is counted for IPPT but definitely not kicking/kipping.

Still, I realized that the natural swinging hurts my shoulders, so I decided to sacrifice the number of reps in order to ensure that my pull ups are stricter.
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: Arctic on Apr 09, 2024, 05:47 PM
Quote from: ABCDFinanceGuy on Apr 09, 2024, 05:41 PMThis shouldn't be counted. I mean technically some swinging from natural momentum is counted for IPPT but definitely not kicking/kipping.

Still, I realized that the natural swinging hurts my shoulders, so I decided to sacrifice the number of reps in order to ensure that my pull ups are stricter.

Quality over quantity! You did the right thing

I also heck care about quantity or timing. Just slowly do and jog. I also dun post on social media or strava etc
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: ABCDFinanceGuy on Apr 09, 2024, 05:49 PM
Quote from: peaceheart on Apr 09, 2024, 05:47 PMQuality over quantity! You did the right thing

I also heck care about quantity or timing. Just slowly do and jog. I also dun post on social media or strava etc

Lol i still post on social media and strava for my runs, just to make myself feel better.

Pullups idk how to post on social media also. If you are filming yourself, you probably need to film at a good angle in order to show how strict your pullups are anyway.
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: Keeptrucking on Apr 09, 2024, 05:49 PM
Quote from: ABCDFinanceGuy on Apr 09, 2024, 05:40 PMSame here. I don't wanna push that hard also. I am super injury prone, especially for my age.

I think I became really susceptible to injuries ever since I got my slip disc at 24 years old :(



ya good call bro. i used to train hard when i was younger. then i realise as i get older that it is quite pointless, the risk and rewards. Personal best, imo, should only be pursued if you are young and have all your joints in good health.

Just not worth it unless you are a professional athlete.

now just try to maintain a certain level of strength, health and physique. enough.
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: Arctic on Apr 09, 2024, 05:53 PM
Quote from: ABCDFinanceGuy on Apr 09, 2024, 05:49 PMLol i still post on social media and strava for my runs, just to make myself feel better.

Pullups idk how to post on social media also. If you are filming yourself, you probably need to film at a good angle in order to show how strict your pullups are anyway.

I only keep track of my runs by year and by shoes
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: default on Apr 09, 2024, 05:55 PM
I was thinking and still thinking... whether to vent frustrations by running, exercising or by drinking and smoking

Or both
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: default on Apr 09, 2024, 05:56 PM
Thinking of getting a fitness tracker. Then maybe change to gym clothes act yi ge healthy to corlicks after work

But actually is go home
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: default on Apr 09, 2024, 05:59 PM
Quote from: peaceheart on Apr 08, 2024, 04:48 PMI watched Physical 100 season 2 many of them do pull ups also kick swing but still counted knn

Ya they not standard one. But got those youtube record ones mostly still got some standard...

Some do a few thousands in 24 hrs to break world record. That one tbh even if not standard can give face la... siao eh few thousands.. im thinking if i rly train like them for 7-10 mths seriously will i be able to hit 1k in 24 hrs or not

Current record i think is 8k over 24 hours
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: default on Apr 09, 2024, 06:01 PM
I think at my peak fitness last time if keep training, hitting 1k within 24 hours is possible

But those people they say do training nearly everyday for 3 to 4 hours

I feel like trying to hit new milestone for running, sit ups and pullups, pushups to see how far i can go... before i turn 40
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: ABCDFinanceGuy on Apr 09, 2024, 06:21 PM
Quote from: default on Apr 09, 2024, 05:55 PMI was thinking and still thinking... whether to vent frustrations by running, exercising or by drinking and smoking

Or both

I used to smoke when i was stressed.

Then had to quit because my wife detests smokers.
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: default on Apr 09, 2024, 07:05 PM
Quote from: ABCDFinanceGuy on Apr 09, 2024, 06:21 PMI used to smoke when i was stressed.

Then had to quit because my wife detests smokers.

oh didnt know ure married
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: ABCDFinanceGuy on Apr 14, 2024, 01:30 PM
Quote from: default on Apr 09, 2024, 07:05 PMoh didnt know ure married

It's okay, I prefer people know less about me so that I won't get doxxed LOL.
Title: Re: Who still workout/exercise after NS/reservist?
Post by: ABCDFinanceGuy on Apr 14, 2024, 01:31 PM
Quote from: default on Apr 09, 2024, 06:01 PMI think at my peak fitness last time if keep training, hitting 1k within 24 hours is possible

But those people they say do training nearly everyday for 3 to 4 hours

I feel like trying to hit new milestone for running, sit ups and pullups, pushups to see how far i can go... before i turn 40

I used to train 3 to 4 hours around 5 times a week when I was 21, and also during COVID period when WFH was still a thing.

Now that I am in my 30s, it's really difficult to even go past 2 hours for one session. Not to mention training 5 days a week these days will make my muscles really sore and increase the chances of injury.
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