I’m back in the swing of things, almost. I did this interval running workout three times this week so far, and it has gone really well. My next workout will consist of pretty much the same thing, except that instead of doing any push-ups, sit-ups, and jump squats, I’ll simply be sprinting the straightaways (instead of jogging/running). This will make the workout go a bit faster, and get me breathing a lot heavier. It’ll be no time at all before I lose 30 pounds.
As I perform these workouts, I sometimes reminisce about the good’ole days of high school track, where I ran a lot more, a lot faster, and a lot harder. As I’m trodding down the lane at the track, I can’t help but think, “Man! This would be a lot easier if I weren’t carrying this 30 pound tire around my waist!” I think, “What would it be like, back in ’93, if I were doing these workouts and actually carrying a tire?”
This is exactly why once you start losing the weight consistently, you have to increase your workload. As you lose more weight, the workouts become easier. After you lose 30 pounds, your normal workouts will have become less effective – your body has simply become more efficient. With less weight to lug around, you are burning fewer calories to get the workout done. That is why you have to increase the workout. Run longer, harder, faster, and with change-ups (like adding push-ups, jump squats, etc.).
Or, you can go get a 30 pound tire, wriggle inside of it, and then run your normal workout!
Actually, this makes me think. Is it really doing you any good when you try to make your workout more comfortable? For someone who is trying to lose 30 pounds, does it make sense to go out and buy the ultra-light running shoes, the super-light jogging shorts and top, and yes (dare I say), the Ipod? I tried running with an Ipod, and it didn’t’ work. It might work for long distance running, where you need it to help with the boring task of doing nothing, but it’s a distraction when sprinting and jumping down the track.
My point is, won’t you work harder if you have to run with heavier shoes? Won’t you work harder if you are wearing shorts WITH sweatpants, and a sweatshirt? If you strip down to super-thin shorts and only a t-shirt, you’ll simply be ridding yourself of the opportunity to burn a few more calories in your workout. I’ve had running partners who didn’t want to workout on some days simply because they didn’t feel like running into the wind. Well, I say that is the time when you’ll get more out of your workout. I don’t make it a point to run in a bunch of clothes with hiking boots, or run in a windstorm; I simply don’t try to get the lightest shoes, shorts, and shirt.
Sorry if this was a little off-topic – I just kind of rolled along with it, just like that 30 pound tire I call my gut.
Your post is very helpful especially to those who wants to loose weight faster. I do agree that sometimes we have to do the extra mile to achieve what we wanted to achieve and doing heavy workouts is not bad as long as your body is capable of doing it. Good job and thanks for sharing!
From the title itself, Lose 30 pounds with a 30 Pound Tire, it is so tricky that it interest the readers if this really works. As I am reading it, I found that this could surely be effective.
Working out with a 30 pound tire sounds… awkward. I’d prefer something that wasn’t so obtrusive.
Your post is very helpful especially to those who wants to loose weight faster. I do agree that sometimes we have to do the extra mile to achieve what we wanted to achieve and doing heavy workouts is not bad as long as your body is capable of doing it. Good job and thanks for sharing!
From the title itself, Lose 30 pounds with a 30 Pound Tire, it is so tricky that it interest the readers if this really works. As I am reading it, I found that this could surely be effective.
My favorite workout this winter was when I took off up the mountain at 7:30 am in -10 degree weather. (Unusual cold for this area.) Needless to say, the gear I wore was much heavier than a normal hike….
and when I returned 2.5 hours later when the temperature had warmed to a balmy -3 I felt great! Shedding my heavy -25 degree rated boots, coat, layers, and warm socks felt
great as I had really worked out with all that extra clothing weight! Didn’t even think about it at the time though, was just keeping warm and getting outside.
Thanks for the idea. I never thought to wear more gear in the warmer months. Can hardly believe I never thought of wearing a weighted vest before. Love the idea!
Great post. I have been trying to get back into exercising, but seem to find a new excuse everyday.
wow what an article and what an exciting tip for loosing the weight keep it up dude
Working out with a 30 pound tire sounds… awkward. I’d prefer something that wasn’t so obtrusive.
I appreciate your post, For training, make everything difficult. For competition, make everything easier.
You are basically describing resistance training. Resistance training is a great way to burn calories and shed pounds.
Your post is very helpful especially to those who wants to loose weight faster. I do agree that sometimes we have to do the extra mile to achieve what we wanted to achieve and doing heavy workouts is not bad as long as your body is capable of doing it. Good job and thanks for sharing!
Great article thanks for the post and your
ideas….
nice sort of information
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Such a usefule blog
If you have a balanced lifestyle must not lose at all. All have to eat little and make the move
Great job with the article. I think that you’ve shared some great ways of shedding some weight.
I’ve just lost 30 lbs in 60 days – healthy eating and exercise.
A thoughtful insight and ideas I will use on my blog. You’ve obviously spent some time on this. Well done!
thanks !! very helpful post!
Bill, I’m convinced. The next piece of workout gear I buy (and I buy very little) will be a weighted vest.
Thanks for commenting,
-Tourq
I totally agree! For training, make everything difficult. For competition, make everything easier!
It’s all in the marketing – everybody wants to be Bo Jackson, Michael Jordan, or (dare I say?) Tiger Woods. But for working out, get a heavy bike or heavy (but comfortable) shoes. Wear a weighted vest.
If you look around, you’ll see that this is what top-flight athletes do.
Thanks Tomasz, as always.
Oklahoma, you’re right about that too. Getting people to stay in their workout program is what is most important – when the threat of dropping out is a possibility.
Thanks for commenting,
-Tourq
Good points about the clothes, but if getting something more comfortable will help keep a person in a workout program, what’s the harm. Sometimes things like this make a person feel like they have to follow through with a commitment to workout.
I don’t know how is your fitness progress going, but I see clearly your writing skills progressing fast! Good title, intreresting post, good reading. I like your attitude, it’s different, tougher!
I like the catchy title of this post, and the general look of your site. I hope you keep up the good articles. You should post what other workouts you do. Have you tried P90X?
Thanks Daniel.
I have tried P90X. Next week I’ll be doing three or four workouts from it, and will be replacing two others with my running workout . I’m sure it’s going to burn me up.
Thanks for commenting,
-Tourq