Staying fit and in shape

RaskyR1 said:
LOL! I remember back in like '96 when I was shampooing the carpet on a car and I stood up too quick......saw stars and then fell flat on my a$$! Luckily I fell into something fairly soft though! :D
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Haha, I've nearly had that happen a couple times where I stood up rapidly and had to grab onto something solid while my blood pressure "equalized"...fortunately I never took a spill. Glad you didn't get hurt when you did fall! :clap:



WAS said:
Has to do with blood pressure and how your circulation system is working while you're in those positions. Basically, when you decide to get up quickly, your heart has to adjust for the higher amount of blood pressure required by what you're doing, and it takes a few seconds before that happens. It's normal for everyone to experience.



But, if you very often see stars, or they seem to last for kind of a long time, go get checked out by your doctor. Get an ECG, as it can be the sign of a weakened heart muscle or blockage.
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Thanks for explaining that phenomenon :). It happens to me maybe 4 times a year; rarely, I suppose. I've also had two EKG's in the past 3 years as part of my normal health care diagnostics, with nothing unusual to report, fortunately.
 
tssdetailing said:
make sure you work your "core" ie your lower/upper back, your abs and your legs.



I was able to swing a deal with the gym that with my membership I could post up a ad and some cards for my biz-think about that.
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Ive been working my core more latly and my back isnt sore anymore. so theres somthing to it but im 6,2 maybe that has something to do with it.
 
MichaelSpoots said:
Thanks for explaining that phenomenon :). It happens to me maybe 4 times a year; rarely, I suppose. I've also had two EKG's in the past 3 years as part of my normal health care diagnostics, with nothing unusual to report, fortunately.
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No worries :) Yeah for most folks it's completely normal to experience seeing "stars", happens to me every so often, depending what I'm doing (laying networking cable for computer networks is bad for me because I lay down or sit a lot and then have to get up quickly and move), but just like you, I've never had any health problems with the heart.



Good you get a regular EKG though, as seeing stars *can* be a sign of extremely mild myocardial infarction (heart attack) and other heart problems. Actually, since most of us do physical work for our jobs (detailing), regular checkups are a very good idea to ensure we stay healthy and alive :2thumbs:
 
I have worked 33-34 hours straight before doing events in DC for Audi. I have also done several 10-12 hour correction jobs that needed to be completed in 1 day. Being in shape helps, but I find that being mentally stronger is better in the long run. When your getting into those last few hours of finishing touches, LSP, etc. Keep it strong and pull it through to make the difference.
 
BAKER said:
Hi all, I'm 54, work full time 50 plus hours a week, detail in the spring/summer/fall, and have been a bodybuilder/weightlifter for the past 30 plus years. Mind you I'm certainly not competitive material, but not bad for an old guy.
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I am older myself. I have a full gym in my basement and train at 2am every morning ( only time I have 2 kids) I also bench over 400 consistantly.

The key is training correctly and a good diet. With all the RTD protein and protein bars getting good nutrition is easy now.
 
I joined a gym in October. The guy tells me its best if I work out in loose fitting clothing.



If I had any clothes that fit me loose I wouldn't have joined in the first place!
 
Detailing is a workout in and of itself. But it will not keep you in shape. It does nothing for the cardio,unless you are running around the vehicle. When you speak about weight training it is a whole different ball game. Those that lift know. It is a Life Style. I have not competed in 10 years or more as an amature bodybuilder. It is hard and grueling. Diet,workouts,food prep,cardio,rest,suppliments,protein drinks, creatine,aminos, routine if you are a competitor,etc,etc,etc. I know you have to be consistant,train hard,confuse the body,eat well,and most importantly,give the muscle time to heal.REST!

For those who think it's a joke. Come to Columbus Ohio for the Arnold Fitness Expo in March. You can learn the life and meet the Pro's. Men and especially the Beautiful Woman of the sport! I'll see you there! :bigups
 
RyanFlemington said:
Depending on how often you detail, it could really be your full workout. Most people need protein/glucose after 30-50 minutes of exercise, so if you took a break every hour, or so, had some water and a high protein/low fat munch, you'd keep your metabolism up, keep a constant source of protein coming, and have all the exercise you need. It would probably take you 3 minutes out of every hour or two, and you'd be in pretty damn good shape.
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Contrary to popular belief,if you did this you would soon be a out of shape blubbery detailer. Breathing hard,trying to keep from passing out. Then in the summer when it's real hot. You better had carry a Defibulator, so a passer by or the customer can revive you.
 
i go to the the gym about 4-5 a week and have been swimming pretty hard (i also run and find this harder in maintaining and controlling breathing patterns). i do roughly around 20-40 laps (i try pushing my lung capacity to breathe more open) and mix it up throughout when there isn't too many people in the pool (some people will just talk in there and not even swim). yesterday i went to a newer gym to try out and it wasn't a good experience. one- i went into the steam room and there was a guy in there the whole time i was there and was breathing like a grizzly bear. two - i go into the jacuzzi and not to long after two guys come in and are trying to pick up on each other. i won't be going back to that one anymore LOL...
 
Heh heh, between this thread and the oh-so-similar one I posted on yesterday, it's nice to see postings about fitness...these threads can sit inactive for ages.



BigAl3- Any idea what your pulse rate gets up to when you do hard swimming? Gee, I don't think I'd been swimming for over a decade!
 
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