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Storebror · 06-11-2006, 07:22 AM

Hi all - joined the site today and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm 48 years old and live in the UK. I joined my local gym at the end of January and am LOVING it. I go weight training on 3 alternate days and do a 4th day on a cardio workout.

In the past few years I've been suffering from high blood pressure and have been having it checked every month by my GP. The last time it was checked (2 weeks ago) it was steady at 124/81 - but what's even more pleasing is that my resting heart rate has dropped right down to 48 bpm....I can only put this down the the regular exercise I've been taking and the changes I've made to my diet. Anyway, sorry for the rambling intro, but the gym bug has got me well and truly bitten! Looking forward to reading the board and picking up some handy training tips.

Dave

verbatimreturned · 06-11-2006, 08:44 AM

Welcome

Sleazy · 06-11-2006, 09:42 AM

Welcome to the board Dave

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Anyway, sorry for the rambling intro, but the gym bug has got me well and truly bitten!

Don't worry, I think we all can appreciate that feeling here. When your enjoy going everyday and start seeing the results it can be real exciting.

EricT · 06-11-2006, 10:29 AM

Welcome. That's great about your health improvements!

ChinPieceDave667 · 06-11-2006, 12:35 PM

welcome again.

_Wolf_ · 06-11-2006, 01:35 PM

welcome...this is an awesome site and i hope u have a blast....good luck with your progress and hope to see u around

Anuj

Kane · 06-11-2006, 03:25 PM

Welcome...don't worry, we all rant at some point on this site.

Darkhorse · 06-11-2006, 05:10 PM

Glad you made it..Your enthusiasm is shared by everyone here, which definately adds to the warm atmosphere here.

Welcome!!

Dr X · 06-11-2006, 07:48 PM

Welcome. Very inspiring story. It's shows it's never to late to do something about your health.

06-11-2006, 07:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
Storebror Rank: New Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 8	And ANOTHER newbie Hi all - joined the site today and thought I'd introduce myself. I'm 48 years old and live in the UK. I joined my local gym at the end of January and am LOVING it. I go weight training on 3 alternate days and do a 4th day on a cardio workout. In the past few years I've been suffering from high blood pressure and have been having it checked every month by my GP. The last time it was checked (2 weeks ago) it was steady at 124/81 - but what's even more pleasing is that my resting heart rate has dropped right down to 48 bpm....I can only put this down the the regular exercise I've been taking and the changes I've made to my diet. Anyway, sorry for the rambling intro, but the gym bug has got me well and truly bitten! Looking forward to reading the board and picking up some handy training tips. Dave

06-11-2006, 10:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
EricT Moderator Rank: Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 5,891 Country: Gender:	Welcome. That's great about your health improvements!
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06-11-2006, 12:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
ChinPieceDave667 Rank: Middleweight Experience: 5-7 Years Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 7th layer.. or DC. Posts: 2,253 Country: Gender:	welcome again.
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06-11-2006, 01:35 PM	#6 (permalink)
_Wolf_ Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 3-5 Years Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas Posts: 3,863 Gender:	welcome...this is an awesome site and i hope u have a blast....good luck with your progress and hope to see u around Anuj
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06-11-2006, 03:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kane Rank: Lightweight Experience: 3-5 Years Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,597 Country: Gender:	Welcome...don't worry, we all rant at some point on this site.
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06-11-2006, 08:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
verbatimreturned Rank: Lightweight Experience: 2-3 Years Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: new york Posts: 1,376 Country: Gender:	Welcome

06-11-2006, 05:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Darkhorse Moderator Rank: Light Heavyweight Experience: 7-10 Years Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: CA Posts: 4,116 Country: Gender:	Glad you made it..Your enthusiasm is shared by everyone here, which definately adds to the warm atmosphere here. Welcome!!
	Darkhorse's Sig:My Training Philosophy how big would you be if ALL you did was: Squat 400 x 20 Deadlift 500 x 5 Bench 315 x 5, or dip with 100 lbs added. Chin with 75 lbs strapped to your waist x 5 Miltary Press 225 x 8 Pretty ****ing big is my guess. Without any "rear delt work". IA

06-11-2006, 07:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
Dr X Rank: Lightweight Experience: 10+ Years Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: in the deep recesses of your mind Posts: 1,052 Country: Gender:	Welcome. Very inspiring story. It's shows it's never to late to do something about your health.
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