Comments on: Training For The Fun Of It! http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:00:21 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: T Vitiello http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/comment-page-2/#comment-194934 T Vitiello Sat, 27 Feb 2010 21:24:00 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-194934 Check out this news clip that shows some of the newest training tips. http://video.foxnews.com/v/4055098/going-for-gold?playlist_id=87249 Check out this news clip that shows some of the newest training tips.
http://video.foxnews.com/v/4055098/going-for-gold?playlist_id=87249

]]> By: Aria Assemi http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/comment-page-2/#comment-192372 Aria Assemi Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:44:16 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-192372 Loved your article Ross. I recently started training and have several different reasons. I decided I wanted to start training after I lost my first wrestling match. I was 5-0, and beginging to get a bit cocky, but then our high school wrestling team went to a big tournament and basically..I got my ass handed to me. The other guy was so much faster and stronger than me that I just felt like a helpless child. So after the match I did some serious thinking and decided that now would be a good time to start working out and actually commiting to it! So my reasons: -I want to be a better wrestler and dominate my opponents. I dont want to have an uneasy feeling before my matches. I want to go out there confidently. -I want to be the "master of my own body." I want to be able to control my body and make it do whatever I want. I have seen the videos of ross doing all these different and crazy excercises and wanted to be able to do that, ex: triple clap pushups, rope climbing, on hand chin up, one legged squats. -I want to prevent injuries and pain in the asses like; diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol etc. Also in wrestling and BMX biking, there are a lot of injuries, and I simply hate walking around in pain, or an injury preventing me from doing an activity. -I want to be that old guy that is still strong and healthy. I want to still be able to go skiing and biking at 80. I want to be the old guy that knocked the shit out of the guy trying to rob him..(hahah it was on the news recently). I definetely dont want to be a guy in a wheel chair or a walker. -I feel good as hell after I complete a workout or reach my goal. You have adrenaline pumping then a bit later you feel that soothing calmness. Working out and pushing myself is fun. It toughens you mentally alot to push yourself even though you feel like your arms are on the verge of falling off. -Lastly, I love to feel fit. A lot of you know what I am talking about, just feeling light on your feet. I love looking at myself in the miror and smiling that yes I am responsible for making myself fit and strong.I like the confidence that comes with looking in shape. I just wanted to thank Ross for motivating me and inspiring me so much. Loved your article Ross.
I recently started training and have several different reasons. I decided I wanted to start training after I lost my first wrestling match. I was 5-0, and beginging to get a bit cocky, but then our high school wrestling team went to a big tournament and basically..I got my ass handed to me. The other guy was so much faster and stronger than me that I just felt like a helpless child. So after the match I did some serious thinking and decided that now would be a good time to start working out and actually commiting to it! So my reasons:
-I want to be a better wrestler and dominate my opponents. I dont want to have an uneasy feeling before my matches. I want to go out there confidently.
-I want to be the “master of my own body.” I want to be able to control my body and make it do whatever I want. I have seen the videos of ross doing all these different and crazy excercises and wanted to be able to do that, ex: triple clap pushups, rope climbing, on hand chin up, one legged squats.
-I want to prevent injuries and pain in the asses like; diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol etc. Also in wrestling and BMX biking, there are a lot of injuries, and I simply hate walking around in pain, or an injury preventing me from doing an activity.
-I want to be that old guy that is still strong and healthy. I want to still be able to go skiing and biking at 80. I want to be the old guy that knocked the shit out of the guy trying to rob him..(hahah it was on the news recently). I definetely dont want to be a guy in a wheel chair or a walker.
-I feel good as hell after I complete a workout or reach my goal. You have adrenaline pumping then a bit later you feel that soothing calmness. Working out and pushing myself is fun. It toughens you mentally alot to push yourself even though you feel like your arms are on the verge of falling off.
-Lastly, I love to feel fit. A lot of you know what I am talking about, just feeling light on your feet. I love looking at myself in the miror and smiling that yes I am responsible for making myself fit and strong.I like the confidence that comes with looking in shape.
I just wanted to thank Ross for motivating me and inspiring me so much.

]]> By: dan f http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/comment-page-2/#comment-183351 dan f Sun, 07 Feb 2010 22:57:33 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-183351 hey Ross, excellent article! my days as a competetive boxer are a long time over but i still train hard just for fun. i look forward to training everyday. i get an hour to train in my lunch break and it is the highlight of my day (family aside that is.) i believe that with a healthy body comes a healthy mind and it keeps me young for my children. also my training has a positive influence on their lives. my eight year old daughter loves running with me and my five year old son has just started playing rugby. now they train 'just for fun' thankyou Ross for your words of inspiration and motivation. hey Ross,
excellent article! my days as a competetive boxer are a long time over but i still train hard just for fun. i look forward to training everyday. i get an hour to train in my lunch break and it is the highlight of my day (family aside that is.) i believe that with a healthy body comes a healthy mind and it keeps me young for my children. also my training has a positive influence on their lives. my eight year old daughter loves running with me and my five year old son has just started playing rugby. now they train ‘just for fun’

thankyou Ross for your words of inspiration and motivation.

]]> By: T Vitiello http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/comment-page-2/#comment-183314 T Vitiello Sun, 07 Feb 2010 13:28:47 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-183314 I train so that I can feel good. I see too many people act old in their mid 30s. I get an amazing workout with an exercise ball and nothing heavier than a 4 lb. weights. I train so that I can feel good. I see too many people act old in their mid 30s. I get an amazing workout with an exercise ball and nothing heavier than a 4 lb. weights.

]]> By: brad http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/comment-page-2/#comment-182877 brad Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:08:52 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-182877 I train becasue I love the adrenaline, because it keeps me a young 47, it's a great example for my family & friends who see me & know that if I can do it they can (10 years ago I was a sloth), to keep up with my four year old son & my Ironman Triathlete wife, being lazy is a disservice to yourself & to God.... I train becasue I love the adrenaline, because it keeps me a young 47, it’s a great example for my family & friends who see me & know that if I can do it they can (10 years ago I was a sloth), to keep up with my four year old son & my Ironman Triathlete wife, being lazy is a disservice to yourself & to God….

]]> By: T Vitiello http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/comment-page-2/#comment-182403 T Vitiello Sat, 30 Jan 2010 12:53:13 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-182403 Some of the most challenging exercises I've found are with an exercise ball. Push ups on the exercise ball are intense. The instability of the ball forces you to engage your core. Some of the most challenging exercises I’ve found are with an exercise ball. Push ups on the exercise ball are intense. The instability of the ball forces you to engage your core.

]]> By: Daniel Kimball http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/comment-page-2/#comment-181098 Daniel Kimball Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:49:31 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-181098 I exercise because I simply enjoy it. I have a preference that leans towards more towards simple weightlifting, yet I try not to neglect other aspects of health. I look forward to training many times just to try to reach a personnnel goal. My goal this year is to weigh 185lbs by October 31st of 2010 with between 6 to 9 percent bodyfat. At this time I have also given myself the actual weight goals as follow. Back squat 350lbs for 10 reps, parallel grip deadlift 400 for 15 reps, Bench 250 for 10 and finally Satnding barbell shoulder press 215 for 10. I like setting goals. It honestly is simple fun to compete with yourself. Have a good day, Daniel kimball I exercise because I simply enjoy it. I have a preference that leans towards more towards simple weightlifting, yet I try not to neglect other aspects of health. I look forward to training many times just to try to reach a personnnel goal. My goal this year is to weigh 185lbs by October 31st of 2010 with between 6 to 9 percent bodyfat. At this time I have also given myself the actual weight goals as follow. Back squat 350lbs for 10 reps, parallel grip deadlift 400 for 15 reps, Bench 250 for 10 and finally Satnding barbell shoulder press 215 for 10. I like setting goals. It honestly is simple fun to compete with yourself.

Have a good day,
Daniel kimball

]]> By: T Vitiello http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/comment-page-2/#comment-179930 T Vitiello Fri, 22 Jan 2010 12:45:30 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-179930 If you're looking for some workouts try the Workout of the Week from Sport Science Lab. If you’re looking for some workouts try the Workout of the Week from Sport Science Lab.

]]> By: Hank http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/comment-page-2/#comment-179625 Hank Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:25:06 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-179625 My longterm goal in my training is to become a Navy SEAL. Thats a big motivator for me (considering I'm only 16). But I got my start after I got my ass kicked in a fight and realized how physically pathetic I was, and didnt like it one bit. So I began working at myself to get to the point where I'm happy with my body. I'm happy with my body, but I realized I just enjoy training. Its like you said, an outlet, lets me blow off steam from the day and push me towards my goal in the long run. And this website has given me some great advice in terms of my training, or my shorterm goals, like the behind the back clap push-ups. When you acheieve something small and simple like that its very rewarding. Thanks for this article, theres a few people I know that should read this as well, it would benefit them greatly. My longterm goal in my training is to become a Navy SEAL. Thats a big motivator for me (considering I’m only 16). But I got my start after I got my ass kicked in a fight and realized how physically pathetic I was, and didnt like it one bit. So I began working at myself to get to the point where I’m happy with my body. I’m happy with my body, but I realized I just enjoy training. Its like you said, an outlet, lets me blow off steam from the day and push me towards my goal in the long run. And this website has given me some great advice in terms of my training, or my shorterm goals, like the behind the back clap push-ups. When you acheieve something small and simple like that its very rewarding. Thanks for this article, theres a few people I know that should read this as well, it would benefit them greatly.

]]> By: Agri http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/comment-page-2/#comment-179350 Agri Wed, 20 Jan 2010 11:23:28 +0000 http://rosstraining.com/blog/2008/09/17/training-for-the-fun-of-it/#comment-179350 Hello. I've been into boxing for a while did not enjoy it. I have been changeing boxing school 3 three times and neded up training for my self. When i go to a boxing school there is nothing such as, Helping each other, Respect, Dicipline, honor. All the guys want to is to beat you up, No1 wants to help you out and the guy who teaches there are worse. All boxing school i have been into is like that. They look at you like your not a human. So i bought everything i needed for alot of money to train for my self. This is how i ended up and the training motivates me, i want to get better and better and what most boxer have to understand is to not limit their mind just because they are great in the ring. The ring fighters are often bound to rules and limitations. Iam a boxer but i also want to develop my self as a street fighter. In the street anything goes, you can use knife, stone, anything. So just a tips brothers do not limit your self if you get into a street fight and think it is like a ring. He may pull out a gun or a knife and 10 other of his freidns attacks you. Thanks for the help and the wise words! Hello. I’ve been into boxing for a while did not enjoy it. I have been changeing boxing school 3 three times and neded up training for my self.
When i go to a boxing school there is nothing such as, Helping each other, Respect, Dicipline, honor. All the guys want to is to beat you up, No1 wants to help you out and the guy who teaches there are worse. All boxing school i have been into is like that. They look at you like your not a human.
So i bought everything i needed for alot of money to train for my self. This is how i ended up and the training motivates me, i want to get better and better and what most boxer have to understand is to not limit their mind just because they are great in the ring. The ring fighters are often bound to rules and limitations. Iam a boxer but i also want to develop my self as a street fighter. In the street anything goes, you can use knife, stone, anything. So just a tips brothers do not limit your self if you get into a street fight and think it is like a ring. He may pull out a gun or a knife and 10 other of his freidns attacks you. Thanks for the help and the wise words!

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