"Don White" wrote in message
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*What was his name? He may have been in the minor pro leagues.*

I've forgotten. I know he was from New Jersey.

Eisboch

Eisboch wrote:

So ... after 5 and a half weeks, I've dropped 17 lbs and am starting to feel
a heck of a lot better.
I am watching what I eat as well .... if fact I've probably over done that.
Doc says a pound a week weight loss is ideal, so I may increase the calorie
intake a bit.

Starting to get into it now .... I feel guilty if I don't get down there on
time or do anything less than I did the day before.

Eisboch

congrats! I've got a weight machine and a treadmill. I need to mount a
TV on the wall like you, I get bored to tears on the treadmill, so I
walk unless it's raining. Been sprint walking for awhile, and am about
ready to step it up to running. 17 pounds in 5 1/2 weeks is admirable.

Eisboch wrote:
"Don White" wrote in message
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My Pacemaster treadmill has different programs built in.
I was up to 40 minutes and my max speed was around 4 mph. Anything over
that forced me into a half trot. The thing was like an elevator, going up
& down at certain intervals... sometimes at least a 4 degree incline.
I also have a Bowflex Ultimate exercise machine that I would use for about
45 minutes.


For me the inclines are a killer. Mine will go up to over 8 degrees and it
feels like you are mountain climbing.

How do you like the Bowflex machine? I've been eyeballing them. The
equipment I have is excellent stuff ... commercial Gold's Gym type, but I
think it's all outdated. Five machines, but each has a specific purpose,
unlike the Bowflex that does many things.

Eisboch

I'd stick with free weights! I've got a pulley and weight type system
that is nice, but you can tell the difference between it and free
weights.

I miss free weights and am looking into a decent setup now. I agree
with the incline on the treadmill! What happened to me was that I
thought I was getting plenty of exercise through Karate, what with
training, and also teaching a few classes here and there. But, I soon
realized that the teaching part, while making me tired, wasn't good
form, I'd show the class something, work up a five minute sweat, then
watch them for 15 or so, with just helping them with form, etc. SO, now
I'm back at getting some pounds off, and weight training.

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On 30 Nov 2006 05:47:51 -0800, "basskisser"
wrote:


Eisboch wrote:

So ... after 5 and a half weeks, I've dropped 17 lbs and am starting to
feel
a heck of a lot better.
I am watching what I eat as well .... if fact I've probably over done
that.
Doc says a pound a week weight loss is ideal, so I may increase the
calorie
intake a bit.

Starting to get into it now .... I feel guilty if I don't get down
there on
time or do anything less than I did the day before.

Eisboch

congrats! I've got a weight machine and a treadmill. I need to mount a
TV on the wall like you, I get bored to tears on the treadmill, so I
walk unless it's raining. Been sprint walking for awhile, and am about
ready to step it up to running. 17 pounds in 5 1/2 weeks is admirable.

Funny you should mention that.

There is a couple down the street who just moved into the neighborhood
and they are race walkers. Turns out it's a legitimate sport and as I
gather, is an Olympic sport.

I had never heard of it before I saw them, in full regalia, zipping
down the street and at a pretty good clip. They had slick suits,
airstream helmets (like the time trial bikers wear) and some really
funky looking shoes. What was amazing was that their upper bodies
were absolutely still, but their hips and legs where just moving like
- well, I can't describe it accurately.

It's like running only it's not running is the only way I can put it.

Did you ever see Walk Don't Run? It is a 1966 movie featuring that Olympic
sport.

http://ezinearticles.com/?Movie-Revi...966)&id=244232

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On 30 Nov 2006 05:47:51 -0800, "basskisser"
wrote:


Eisboch wrote:

So ... after 5 and a half weeks, I've dropped 17 lbs and am starting to feel
a heck of a lot better.
I am watching what I eat as well .... if fact I've probably over done that.
Doc says a pound a week weight loss is ideal, so I may increase the calorie
intake a bit.

Starting to get into it now .... I feel guilty if I don't get down there on
time or do anything less than I did the day before.

Eisboch

congrats! I've got a weight machine and a treadmill. I need to mount a
TV on the wall like you, I get bored to tears on the treadmill, so I
walk unless it's raining. Been sprint walking for awhile, and am about
ready to step it up to running. 17 pounds in 5 1/2 weeks is admirable.

Funny you should mention that.

There is a couple down the street who just moved into the neighborhood
and they are race walkers. Turns out it's a legitimate sport and as I
gather, is an Olympic sport.

I had never heard of it before I saw them, in full regalia, zipping
down the street and at a pretty good clip. They had slick suits,
airstream helmets (like the time trial bikers wear) and some really
funky looking shoes. What was amazing was that their upper bodies
were absolutely still, but their hips and legs where just moving like
- well, I can't describe it accurately.

It's like running only it's not running is the only way I can put it.

I've seen it!!!! I fully understand that they work hard at their sport,
and it does take a lot of physical exertion, but dammit, it sure looks
funny!

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On 30 Nov 2006 05:47:51 -0800, "basskisser"
wrote:


Eisboch wrote:


So ... after 5 and a half weeks, I've dropped 17 lbs and am starting to feel
a heck of a lot better.
I am watching what I eat as well .... if fact I've probably over done that.
Doc says a pound a week weight loss is ideal, so I may increase the calorie
intake a bit.

Starting to get into it now .... I feel guilty if I don't get down there on
time or do anything less than I did the day before.

Eisboch

congrats! I've got a weight machine and a treadmill. I need to mount a
TV on the wall like you, I get bored to tears on the treadmill, so I
walk unless it's raining. Been sprint walking for awhile, and am about
ready to step it up to running. 17 pounds in 5 1/2 weeks is admirable.


Funny you should mention that.

There is a couple down the street who just moved into the neighborhood
and they are race walkers. Turns out it's a legitimate sport and as I
gather, is an Olympic sport.

I had never heard of it before I saw them, in full regalia, zipping
down the street and at a pretty good clip. They had slick suits,
airstream helmets (like the time trial bikers wear) and some really
funky looking shoes. What was amazing was that their upper bodies
were absolutely still, but their hips and legs where just moving like
- well, I can't describe it accurately.

It's like running only it's not running is the only way I can put it.


People have been doing that for years. I believe we called it 'speed
walking' back in the '60s.

"Short Wave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Thu, 30 Nov 2006 17:20:43 GMT, Don White
wrote:

Short Wave Sportfishing wrote:
On 30 Nov 2006 05:47:51 -0800, "basskisser"
wrote:


Eisboch wrote:


So ... after 5 and a half weeks, I've dropped 17 lbs and am starting to
feel
a heck of a lot better.
I am watching what I eat as well .... if fact I've probably over done
that.
Doc says a pound a week weight loss is ideal, so I may increase the
calorie
intake a bit.

Starting to get into it now .... I feel guilty if I don't get down
there on
time or do anything less than I did the day before.

Eisboch

congrats! I've got a weight machine and a treadmill. I need to mount a
TV on the wall like you, I get bored to tears on the treadmill, so I
walk unless it's raining. Been sprint walking for awhile, and am about
ready to step it up to running. 17 pounds in 5 1/2 weeks is admirable.


Funny you should mention that.

There is a couple down the street who just moved into the neighborhood
and they are race walkers. Turns out it's a legitimate sport and as I
gather, is an Olympic sport.

I had never heard of it before I saw them, in full regalia, zipping
down the street and at a pretty good clip. They had slick suits,
airstream helmets (like the time trial bikers wear) and some really
funky looking shoes. What was amazing was that their upper bodies
were absolutely still, but their hips and legs where just moving like
- well, I can't describe it accurately.

It's like running only it's not running is the only way I can put it.

People have been doing that for years. I believe we called it 'speed
walking' back in the '60s.

No - it's different than speed walking. They were kind enough to stop
along way one time when I was out in the front yard and I asked them
what it was that they were doing because it looking - well, different.

Apparently, it differs from speed walking in that in speed walking,
both feet can be off the ground at the same time - like running for
example. Speed walking is also a more normal motion in that the upper
body moves with the rhythm of the arms as the shoulders move.

In this kind of walking, one foot has to be on the ground at all
times, you move your arms in a minimal fashion as possible, upper body
still and as I understood it, only the hips, legs and feet are allowed
to move. I'm not sure it's a style thing as much as a technique thing
in that the quieter you keep the upper body, the motion can be
imparted to the legs.

I don't know - it sure looks goofy though.

Watch the film "Walk Don't Run".