Thread: Getting fit in Thailand

* I plan to start of jogging given my conditon what kind distances should I run and how should I monitor my progress?

Go for time not distance. You need to get 45 minutes to an hour of aerobics. Jog until you can't jog anymore and then walk fast and then when your rested go back to jogging and so on.

* Where can I get some decent multi-purpose trainers?
Robinson or Central.


* I've never been to a gym before. Which offer the best per session rates. Is it easy to join university gyms?

I like Fitness First as they have everything you need from free weights to machines to RPM classes. They also have a sauna and a steam room. You mentioned sleep problems - sitting in a sauna or steam room for 15 to 30 minutes helps with sleep problems.

* How can I keep myself motivated and check progress made.

With time, if you don't work out you will notice it and be down. So motivation comes with time.

* Should I try and draw up somekind of plan ?

Set some goals.

* What websites should I be reading?

Any you can!

* Are there any safe non-steriod medication I could use to quicken any improvements.

Creatine and protein powders work wonders along with 8 hours of good sleep.

* Has anyone else started from sctach like me?

I did after nearly 8 years of inactivity.

* How many months would it be before I began to notice some benefits?

3 to 6 months.

* Any tips on keeping motivated?

Keep your eye on the prize.

Least 20min of aerobic exercise is the norm. I normally run 3mi - which is about 30min.

-interval training is the best for increasing speed/lowering time - ie run/sprint/run ect

Originally Posted by mad_dog

* I plan to start of jogging given my conditon what kind distances should I run and how should I monitor my progress?

Distance and time doesn't matter, the most important thing is that you progress over time. Start off with walking and ramp up speeds/times as you go.

* Where can I get some decent multi-purpose trainers?

There are Sports World branches in Bangers that sell quality shoes.

* I've never been to a gym before. Which offer the best per session rates. Is it easy to join university gyms?

The gym that's closest to you is best, that rate may vary.

* How can I keep myself motivated and check progress made?

Small notebook, keep track of times/distances/reps/weights

* Should I try and draw up somekind of plan ?

Probably, but what plan you use depends on what results you want.

* What websites should I be reading?

Pass.

* Are there any safe non-steriod medication I could use to quicken any improvements?

I would say eat healthy non-processed food, a multivitamin for insurance.

* Has anyone else started from sctach like me?

Erm.... Several times.

* How many months would it be before I began to notice some benefits?

Depends on what you define as benefits?

* Any tips on keeping motivated?

Make exercise a habit just like brushing your teeth, and you'll be right.

Originally Posted by melvbot

* How many months would it be before I began to notice some benefits?
Disagree with Chi on this one. If youre talking about bodybuilding then maybe but you'll notice your stamina build for running/aerobics etc more at the start. Even just doing press ups each day you'll notice a change after 2 weeks of it from scratch.

I agree and will go as far to say that your muscles will feel tighter and firmer after just one workout.

What I mean is that it takes about 3 to 6 months to look in the mirror and really be shocked at what you see. 3 to 6 months until you wake up feeling younger, stronger and better about yourself in an unbelievable way.

Feeling like new man is the phrase that best describes it.

Originally Posted by chitown

Creatine and protein powders work wonders along with 8 hours of good sleep.

I wouldn't recommend Creatine. It does allow you to train harder but it tastes like crap and plays havok with your stomach. Made me shit like a trooper, but I did become physically very strong. I wouldn't take it again though.

I would recommend Protein shakes though. Drink one within the first 5 to 10 min when you wake up in the morning to get your metabolism started and you've got some energy to burn off during your exercise.

Originally Posted by mad_dog

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Is it easy to join university gyms?

I know what your plan is there you dirty fecker!!!









let me know if the answer is yes

Important part - switchup what you are doing every few months - body adjusts to a routine, so need to keep it of balance for optimal workout.

Originally Posted by S Landreth

Where can I get some decent multi-purpose trainers?

Don’t waste your money. Find a daily routine and stick to it.

LOL. I think you have the wrong end of the stick. In England "trainers" also means "sneakers" or "running shoes". Thanks for your answers dude.


** Does anyone know of any keep fit forums where I could get someone to give me a basic routine to get me started. ( I feel if i have a set regimen I am more likely to stick to it than a vague "I'm going to go jogging every morning" mad_dog plan.... )

*** Has anyone used exercise to combat pain conditions? I beleive that once your body begins to get fit your body will produce pain killing endorphines more easily. (At the moment a 500 yard dash would have me heaving and nauseous.

Considering you have let your fitness go completely you need to ease yourself back into it slowly and not go hard or you will probably give it a miss altogether if you lack motivation.


1 : Fuck running in the early stages as its too hard. you'll do yourself muscle and tendon damage as your body ain't up to it, your then fuked anyway so forget it.

Every day walk for an hour until you feel better about the exercise gig and increase it from there, build your fitness slowly and walk in an interesting area listening to mp3 player.

2 : Spend 3000 baht and buy top quality sport shoes, very important point.

3 : Join a gym that has good equipment and lovely women to look at as this will motivate you, its a social scene as well, could possibly pull a shag or two.

4 : Don't try and be a hero, go for light weights and more reps until your body starts to respond.

The most important thing to being fit and healthy is to maintain exercise over a prolonged period and not expect quick results.

Quick results through going hard means that when you stop you go back to where you were just as quick.

Go slow and make things enjoyable, gain your fitness and body shape slowly, be consistent and turn it into a life style.

Reward yourself with a few beers every now and then, mans not a camel.

Good luck.

And one more thing : get rid of that fucking pearl necklace, your hair does look lovely though.

Another thing to consider, especially as going to the gym is probably the most boring thing in the world, is to join a local footy or rugby team; even if it's just for the training, as it's fun and there's a few good blokes there too (well, at the rugby there are).

The downside is the 6 hours of drinking afterwards, but you can always skip that.

^ I disagree. I have a great time at the gym. I look forward to going and am never bored. Mrs. Chi is me spotter, so that is fun in itself!

^Agree - I love going. It's amazing how many hot women are there working out, and the selection of machines is great.

Why, you're just a young buck MD. Good that you see the benefits of keeping fit and in shape without sacrificing an enjoyable existence. Personally, I couldn't attempt to pass on any tips and whatnot - everyone needs to find their own way. Every situation is different....just use your good senses. For someone just living into their half century {51}, I've kept in amazing shape without giving it an overwhelming consideration. I'm not the gym type....certainly the last dozen + years, I involve myself with physical activity daily with our business {farming, agri, stock farming} and kills to birds. Diet is essential without being paranoid about what's this, what's not. I smoke {a packet every 4 days} not much - but will probably out live everyone I know. I imbibe on a semi-regular basis, like everyone, without showing outward signs of a drunkard The only advice I can extend would be to find your own way - you'll get there! Every situation, like every person, is different. Cheers.

Live in an apartment with one of these and use it for 30 minutes, 5 times per week



And one of these for 30 minutes (straight afterwards), 5 times per week



If you want some muscle as well as stamina, use some of these for 40 minutes twice per week




Don't eat carbs in the evening, and nothing after 6pm.

Sorted

Originally Posted by Smeg

Don't eat carbs in the evening, and nothing after 6pm.

Sorted

Why cant you eat anything after 6pm?

Regarding Universities.
Most have a gym and sport membership
around 300-6oo bht per year plus 20 bht fee.

Originally Posted by Smeg

Don't eat carbs in the evening, and nothing after 6pm.

Sorted

Quite the myth. Next someone will say it is better to wake up and go jogging on an empty stomach.

Originally Posted by durianfan

^Agree - I love going. It's amazing how many hot women are there working out, and the selection of machines is great.

Yes absolutely true as the gym is great value, first thing I'll do when I relocate to Thailand is join a gym.

Looking at those little brown stunner's is brilliant for the horn.

Originally Posted by terry57

Looking at those little brown stunner's is brilliant for the horn.

Most of the chicks at gyms are a pasty-white colour in Bangkok.