Comments on: Beginner Body Weight Workout: Burn Fat, Build Muscle

By: 4 Months + 57 pounds Lost = One Happy Groom | Nerd Fitness

4 Months + 57 pounds Lost = One Happy Groom | Nerd Fitness — Mon, 14 May 2012 19:55:56 +0000

[...] I am way out of shape. I am getting married next spring and I would like to be 220 by then. Did the first workout today and made it through but I had to do modified [...]

By: Decade453145

Decade453145 — Mon, 14 May 2012 05:05:00 +0000

Hey i have a question, what happens if i manage to do the first 10 push ups all right, with no problem, but on 2nd set i can barely make 8? what should i do? stick that way, or cut up a little bit like 8-8-? and next time 9-9-?

By: Tidying the Temple » Mitchell Willie

Tidying the Temple » Mitchell Willie — Fri, 11 May 2012 06:38:17 +0000

[...] found a nice beginner’s routine over at NerdFitness (what can I say? the site’s name called to me) that I’ll be doing [...]

By: Autumn

Autumn — Fri, 11 May 2012 04:49:00 +0000

I happened across this site while doing research on the Paleo diet. I have an autoimmune disorder that is still active, despite being pumped full of all kinds of medication. I decided that I need to take some responsibility for my health. It may not be within my control to prevent my illness entirely, but it is within my control to eat healthy and get a good balance of exercise, which I’m sure would improve how I feel. Of course, it’s confusing when there are tons of people telling you to eat this way or that way, to exercise this way or that way. Out of all of the diets I’ve read about, the Paleo diet actually makes sense. That lead me to further investigate the contents of this site, and I found this article. I think that the information is presented in a straight-forward way, no bull, no gimmicks. And what I really like is that you don’t look down on people if their abilities are limited and you encourage people to just do what they can and build on it. Now, I do have a membership at a gym, but I’m apparently one of those people that have no idea what they’re doing. I usually spend about 45 minutes on cardio (intervals) and then do a circuit of weight exercises, all on machines, with the exception of some free weights when I do arm curls and such. I do stretch afterwards (at least I was doing something right!). This was what I was encouraged to do. I’m also one of those people that probably have bad form because I’m an average sized female surrounded by quite a few larger men (and some women) that are lifting more weight than me, running faster than me, etc, and I feel like a dumb-a** when I’m doing less than they are. And because my disease effects my energy and how I feel in general, the time I put into going to the gym is, in fact, very valuable. Because afterwards, I might be not feeling well, in pain, etc, and it might have done me in for the day. After some research and really getting into the content of this site, I kind of feel like that time was wasted. So, I decided that I am going to do a Paleo diet 30 day challenge. In addition to the diet change, I’ll be doing the body weight training in this article and then moving up the intensity/difficulty as needed. And I can safely say that this site helped inspire me to give it a try. I’ve also started my own blog regarding my 30 day challenge to help me keep track of my ups and downs. Props to Steve for putting together information that I feel is actually useful and inspiring. You may even hear from me at the end of my 30 days.

By: As you requested an AT HOME BODY WEIGHT WORKOUT « Fit Mom in Barrhaven

As you requested an AT HOME BODY WEIGHT WORKOUT « Fit Mom in Barrhaven — Thu, 03 May 2012 18:20:29 +0000

[...] 5 min Want more? Here are a few more of my favorite at home or outdoor workouts: *Nerd Fitness beginner body weight workout *Sarah Fit Hotel Room Workout, she has a ton of great videos *Yum Yucky has a killer one! [...]

By: Still hanging in there… | finding the motivation

Still hanging in there… | finding the motivation — Wed, 02 May 2012 13:03:41 +0000

[...] To anticipate the lack of motivation to workout, I had my ipod touch handy and remembered seeing a body weight workout on the Nerd Fitness website that I could easily do in the morning before work in my room. I think [...]

By: The Flash Workout: How to Gain Superhuman Speed | Nerd Fitness

The Flash Workout: How to Gain Superhuman Speed | Nerd Fitness — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 21:07:58 +0000

[...] If you don’t have a hill nearby that you already know of, just google “your city name” and “sledding hill” or “reservoir.” Most of the time you’ll be able to find something nearby. Even if you only find one that is a bit of a drive away it’s 100% possible to pick a day, make the trip, and then do a hill sprint and park workout or body weight workout. [...]

By: A new workout plan – with strength training and NO gym! Current mood: excited! « losing25pounds

Wed, 25 Apr 2012 09:53:59 +0000

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By: Daniel Aiken

Daniel Aiken — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 16:33:00 +0000

Hi Steve. 3 circuits takes me about 20 minutes. I have some experience, but I am in no way ready to move on to the advanced. You have any advice on making my routine a little harder?

Dan

By: Threenorns

Threenorns — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 22:53:00 +0000

oh – to intensify the exercise, instead of stepping forward into the lunge, bring one foot back and rest it on a stool, coffee table, bench, whatever and then do the dips. you’ll really feel that one in the ol’ maximus.