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home workout values?

TygerLilly Posts: 9 Joined: 2004/02/21	2004/02/25, 11:17 AM Hi a tiny question. I’m doing the home workout plan. But I’m having a bit of trouble figuring out what values to put in the weight lifted part. Lets say for pushups it’s body weight and a lot of it, grrr. Same thing for dips, squats, calve raises and chins between chairs. It’s just my body weight. How do I figure out the numbers for it? Do I even bother putting them in? I’d kinda like to so I can see my progress on the charts. Thanks in advance!
yadmit Posts: 4,670 Joined: 2003/10/05	2004/02/25, 11:20 AM I usually put in a '0.' If you're doing a weight loss program, the number of your body weight will change and the data will get all wacky.... all I ever did was put in the amount of reps and a zero for the weight.... When I do your mentioned exercises and I ADD weight, then that's what I put in for the data... so, for instance, if you are doing push ups and have someone on your back, put in their weight... Clear as mud? t -------------- Tim "I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self." Aristotle
Shakkai Posts: 142 Joined: 2003/12/05	2004/02/25, 11:20 AM Tygerlilly, when I started off, I would only put "1" in the weight amount for things that I had no additional weight. Others might say to put in your body weight. Either way you choose to do it, just be consistent. Unfortuantely, on the items that I put "1" in on, I did not see any progress on the charts because there was no weight improvement. Oh well. Hope that helps. -------------- The average dog is nicer than the average person. -Andy Rooney
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2004/02/25, 11:20 AM Well, if you input your bodyweight and your weight fluctuates, then it is not an accurate measure of your strength. It's the same if you don't enter any weights at all. The best way to really utilize the charts is by using weights. -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever! E-mail: rpacheco@freetrainers.com
TygerLilly Posts: 9 Joined: 2004/02/21	2004/02/25, 11:32 AM Thanks bunches. I’ll adjust it according. Technically every time I do a push up im lifting 2.….0.….3 lbs. OUCH! And yup I’m sissy with them (knees) right now cause I’m so out of shape. My main goal at this point is to loose weight (fat really). Again thanks so much!