what workouts to do for off season?

[spyderchick]

I'm on a seafood diet, I see food, I eat it! ;D  ;)

Then you must add the 12 oz curls or your workout is not complete!  :o ;D

[russ1962]

doing cardio is ony possible when someone's pointing a gun at my back.

I play racquetball twice a week, lasts about an hour each time and I'm totally drained.  It's an awesome sport for cardio, while not being so boring as the bike or elliptical.  

I'd do the elliptical deal, but you can't watch any real interesting tv stations at the club I'm at.  There ought to be cardio machines at the peep show I go to.

I also weight train 3 times a week.  One hour sessions.  I limit the time between sets to ONE minute, and do about 5-6 sets per lift.  Helps with some cardio, but not enough for racing.

[spyderchick]

There ought to be cardio machines at the peep show I go to.

Russ? You have a new business idea there! Call it an "Executive" workout, keep it high end, and charge a small fortune. Just remember who gave you the idea!
 ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

[pmoravek]

All those suggestions are great.
(Although I'd question the 12oz curls  ;D)
When choosing a piece for using at home, it's important to understand that there is a LOT of stuff out there that is total crap! Also, although there are pieces out there that are a bit more effective
 (i.e. an elliptical vs. a bike)
the most important thing to keep in mind is...
"What will I use the most?"
There isn't an exercise machine available that burns any calories at all when there are jackets & sweaters hanging from it.  :D :D :D

All that being said, I'm about 8lbs behind for my weight loss goal for Daytona... ::)

[MZGirl]

When choosing a piece for using at home, it's important to understand that there is a LOT of stuff out there that is total crap! Also, although there are pieces out there that are a bit more effective

Um...you were speaking of exercise equipment...right?   ;)

[ninjazxrr]

but as of weight training waht do u guys think would b the most effective i mean like mostly stuff with your legs??? or upper body

[KBOlsen]

What parts of your body do you feel the most after getting off the bike?  Do your quads burn?  Your calves?

The parts that you notice are the ones that you should be developing.

Wait... what am I saying???  You don't need to exercise - just eat lots and lots of pizza and ice cream.  Yeah.  That's it - chocolate chip ice cream.

[pmoravek]

 :o
MZgirl...I'd reply to your comment, but I'm married and I'm not sure how to respond without getting into trouble. Suffice to say that you made me snarf a soda all over my keyboard.  ;D

Anyway...
My legs are always burning after a heavy race weekend or a good trackday.
But I think your weight training routine should be based on the idea that you will build some lean muscle mass. That will make it easier to keep your weight under control.

Staying strong, but light, is probably best for us.

Now I just need to weld the refrigerator shut.
 8)

[secularist]

Now I just need to weld the refrigerator shut.
 8)

you just need to not go back for third helpings!

[morepower]

A morning 15 min streching session, 30 min cardio session with a hr about 155-160 followed by a 45 min wt session.
Then a nightly 20 min fat burning session with a hr around 120 and core training for 20 min, sometime yoga
Streching is good  :)

[spyderchick]

A morning 15 min streching session, 30 min cardio session with a hr about 155-160 followed by a 45 min wt session.
Then a nightly 20 min fat burning session with a hr around 120 and core training for 20 min, sometime yoga
Streching is good  :)

Heart rates should be based on fitness level and age. That's why a PFT is important, they can set that stuff up for you. The old 220 hr - age multiplied by intensity (60-85%) doesn't necesarily work for an athlete. I work out in a range suitable for someone a decade younger than I actually am. Monitoring resting hr is important also.

But for the guy asking, get started and tweak as you go. You'll know your body better than anyone else. AND...this is important, don't start making excuses to miss workouts. This just leads to lack of results, which leads to frustration. Not a good thing.

As you can see, have a well rounded routine is what's important, and after awhile, you will know instictively what you need to work on. Good luck!