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pucksandpower · 3 months

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Hip Thrusts

Oscar Piastri x Reader

Summary: watching your boyfriend train gives you ideas about other things (or people) his hips could be doing … like you

Warnings: 18+ content

You take a deep breath as you push open the door to the gym. The smell of rubber mats and metal weights fills your nose.

It’s early — the sun is just starting to peek through the windows — and the gym is mostly empty, except for a few dedicated early morning regulars on the cardio machines.

Across the room, you spot Oscar on the weight floor. He’s doing barbell hip thrusts, clanging the weights up and down with each rep. His trainer Kim stands over him, stopwatch in hand, counting out the seconds between sets.

You take a moment just to watch Oscar train. His brow is furrowed in concentration, his muscles flexing and contracting with each thrust. He’s wearing those tiny Nike running shorts you bought him last month, the ones that show off his sculpted quads and glutes.

You can’t help but stare a little bit. Okay, a lot. Your boyfriend’s butt looks amazing.

“57… 58 … 59 ...” Kim counts. “Good, take 30 seconds.”

Oscar racks the barbell and sits up, grabbing his water bottle. His eyes catch yours across the room and his face lights up in a smile.

“Hey babe!” He calls out, waving you over.

You weave your way past the ellipticals and weight machines until you’re standing next to him.

“Hey yourself,” you lean down to give him a quick peck. “You’re looking strong this morning.”

“Just trying to get some strength training in before Kim puts me through the ringer later,” Oscar says. “We’ve got the season starting up so I really need to be on my game.”

He takes a long swig from his water bottle as Kim jots down notes on his clipboard.

“So what brings you to the gym so early?” Oscar asks. “I didn’t think 6 am workouts were your thing.”

You shrug. “I was up early and thought maybe we could do breakfast after you’re done?”

“Sounds good to me,” Oscar nods.

Kim clears his throat. "30 seconds are up, time to go again.”

“Duty calls,” Oscar says, getting back into position on the bench.

You step back to give him space, but stay close to chat. Oscar grips the barbell and hoists it up into position over his hips. You glance at the plates stacked on either end, doing some quick math in your head.

“Seems like that’s heavier than last time I dropped by,” you can’t help but comment.

“Sure is,” Kim says proudly before Oscar can respond. “We increased the weight since last week. Gotta keep increasing the load to build muscle.”

You stare at the barbell plates again. Exactly your body weight. Which means ...

Oscar is doing hip thrusts with the equivalent of you lying on top of him.

A little flutter goes through your stomach at the thought. You try to push it aside though. Obviously he isn’t thinking of it that way, it’s just part of his training regimen that Kim has him on. Still, you can’t help but visualize it for a moment.

“Alright, here we go,” Kim says. “Three sets of twenty reps, and … go!”

Oscar begins thrusting the barbell up in controlled motions, breathing out with each lift. You try not to stare, but your eyes keep flicking back to the movement of his hips. There’s something about watching your boyfriend’s pelvis go up and down right in front of you that’s making it hard to look away.

After twenty reps Oscar racks the barbell again. His chest is heaving a little from the exertion.

“Nice work,” Kim says. “How’d that feel?”

“Good,” Oscar says between breaths. “Definitely feeling the burn.”

He catches your eye and must notice you blushing because he adds with a wink, “Enjoying the show, babe?”

You feel your cheeks flush even more. “What? No! I mean, yes? I just … never mind ...” you stammer.

Oscar grins knowingly and takes another sip of water.

Over the next two sets, you try your best not to gawk. You remind yourself that this is serious training. Oscar is an athlete and you need to be respectful.

But still … when he’s finished his final set and Kim tells him to take a longer rest, you can’t help yourself.

“So, the weight you’re thrusting, huh?” You say, trying to sound casual. “That’s kind of a coincidence ...”

“What do you mean?” Oscar asks.

You glance at Kim, who is occupied on his phone. In a lower voice you say, “Well, it’s exactly what I weigh.”

Oscar’s eyebrows shoot up in surprise. “Oh! I didn’t even realize.” A sly grin crosses his face. “Hey, you’re totally right.”

You take a step closer to him, emboldened. “So basically you’re doing hip thrusts with me on top of you.”

Oscar lets out a startled laugh. “When you put it that way ...”

“I have to admit the thought crossed my mind while I was watching you,” you say. You run a hand slowly up his arm. “I think you’re the hottest thing I’ve ever seen.”

Oscar swallows hard, his eyes darkening. “Yeah?” He asks quietly.

You nod, feeling suddenly shy under his intense gaze.

He reaches out and takes your hand, rubbing his thumb in circles over your skin. “Well I can promise you, the real thing is a hundred times better than any training exercise.”

You lace your fingers through his, reveling in his touch. “Why don’t you remind me later?” You ask boldly.

Oscar leans in, his breath hot on your ear. “It would be my pleasure.”

A little shiver runs down your spine at the promise in his words. You want to kiss him right here in the middle of the gym, but Kim finally looks up from his phone.

“Alright, time’s up! Let’s keep moving.”

Oscar gives you a sheepish look as he releases your hand. “Duty calls once again. But rain check for later?”

“Absolutely.” You wink and take a step back so he can get into position for his next set.

You try to pay more attention to his form as he does the next round of hip thrusts. But this time, your mind keeps wandering to what those hips could do under different circumstances. Judging by the smoldering looks Oscar keeps shooting your way between sets, you’re pretty sure he’s thinking the same thing.

By the last set, there’s an obvious tension and heat between you. Oscar holds your gaze as he finishes the final reps, his hips rising and falling rhythmically. You bite your lip, no longer even trying to hide your desire. You want him, and you want him now.

Finally Kim calls time and tells Oscar to start his cool down stretches. As he reaches for his toes, back arched, you sidle up behind him.

“I think you need to stretch out some other muscles too,” you murmur in his ear. “I’d be happy to assist with that later.”

Oscar straightens up with a groan. “You’re killing me here, babe. As soon as we get home ...”

You grin up at him innocently. “Yes?”

He kisses you heatedly, not caring that Kim is still packing up his things nearby. “Why don’t you head out and get breakfast started for us?” He suggests. “I’ll be there as soon as I can.”

You bite your lip as you back away slowly. “Don’t keep me waiting too long.”

You toss one last flirty wave over your shoulder as you leave the gym, heart racing. You have a feeling breakfast might be the last thing on both of your minds when Oscar gets home. But you love teasing each other like this — it always makes your time together even hotter.

As you drive home, you can’t stop replaying those images of Oscar doing hip thrusts in your mind. Maybe you should start joining those early morning workouts more often …

***

You can barely concentrate as you drive back home. You and Oscar have always had an adventurous and flirtatious relationship, but that encounter at the gym took things to a whole new level.

When you get home, you quickly tidy up the bedroom and kitchen to get things ready for when Oscar arrives. You take a fast shower, letting the hot water relax your excited nerves.

Slipping into a silky robe, you head to the kitchen to start preparing breakfast. You chop fruit, arrange multigrain toast and toppings on a platter, and squeeze fresh orange juice, trying to make everything look as appetizing as possible. Not that food is really on your mind right now, but you want to set the scene perfectly.

Just as you’re pouring two cups of coffee, you hear the front door open. Oscar calls out your name, his voice sending a thrill through your whole body.

“In here!” You call back, straining to keep your tone neutral even as your pulse quickens.

Oscar strides into the kitchen and pauses, eyes sweeping over you hungrily as he takes in the robe and the breakfast you’ve laid out.

“This looks amazing, babe,” he says appreciatively. He comes over and kisses you tenderly. “Thank you for doing all this.”

You smile up at him, arms encircling his neck. “Least I could do after that little show you put on for me. Now come sit down and eat before it gets cold.”

You both take a seat at the kitchen island, filling your plates with fruit, pastries and eggs. The domesticity of sharing a meal together contrasts wildly with the tension still charging the air between you.

Oscar asks about your morning as you eat, keeping the conversation light. But his foot slowly trails up your calf under the table, making your breath hitch. You tell him about your plans to meet up with some friends later in the week. His hand finds your knee, fingers lightly grazing your bare skin. You ask him how training is going, trying to keep your voice even as your whole body tingles.

By the time you’ve both cleaned your plates, you’re squirming in your seat, heart pounding with anticipation. The second Oscar pushes his plate away, you surge forward to kiss him hungrily. All pretense of small talk is dropped — you want him now.

Oscar responds immediately, his strong arms pulling you tight against him as he kisses you deeply. You run your hands over the hard muscles of his chest and arms, feeling them flex and relax under your touch.

“Take me to bed,” you whisper in his ear.

In one smooth motion, Oscar stands and lifts you up into his arms. You wrap your legs around his waist as he carries you effortlessly to the bedroom and lays you down on the bed, his athletic body hovering tantalizingly over yours.

You run your hands up under his shirt, feeling the ripple of abs and obliques. Oscar lets you pull it up over his head before capturing your mouth again, kissing you ravenously.

“Need to feel you,” he groans, hands fumbling to untie your robe. He pushes the silk aside reverently, eyes roaming over your exposed body with undisguised longing.

You arch up into him, gasping as your overheated skin meets his. Oscar kisses down your neck to your collarbone, hands gliding up your ribcage to caress your breasts. You moan his name, back bowing off the bed at the sensation.

“You’re so beautiful,” Oscar murmurs, lips continuing their descent. “I’ve been thinking about this all morning.”

You smile, combing your fingers through his hair. “Well then stop thinking and start doing.”

Oscar laughs, his warm breath fanning over your stomach. “Yes ma’am.”

He kisses lower, fingers trailing down your thighs to nudge them apart. You let your legs fall open with a pleasured sigh, back arching in anticipation.

Oscar starts slow, kissing and licking with delicate flicks of his tongue that have you squirming for more. He grips your hips, holding you still as he finally puts his mouth on you fully.

You cry out as he brings you right to the edge, only to pause and ease up again, keeping you balancing at the precipice.

“Oscar,” you moan urgently.

He smiles against you, knowing exactly what he’s doing to your body. When he finally takes pity on you, the climax rockets through you powerfully, leaving you trembling and breathless.

You pull Oscar up to meet your lips again, tasting yourself on him. “Your turn,” you whisper.

He groans as you quickly flip him onto his back and kiss your way down his taut body. You pull off his shorts torturously slowly, trailing your tongue along his hip crease in a way you know drives him wild.

Finally you take him into your mouth, noting how he’s already hard and straining for you. You smile around him, working him with your lips and tongue until his hips are bucking uncontrollably.

“I need you. I need to be inside you,” Oscar gasps, stilling you.

You release him reluctantly and crawl back up his muscular frame to kiss him hungrily. Oscar grips your hips and then you’re sinking down onto him, crying out at the delicious fullness.

You move together urgently, the restrained desire from earlier in the gym bubbling over as your bodies join again and again. Oscar’s fingers dig into the curves of your hips as he guides you up and down. You brace your hands on his sculpted chest, grinding your hips in little circles that make you both moan.

The pleasure builds rapidly, urged on by the intoxicating intimacy of your entwined bodies. Oscar’s thumb finds your most sensitive spot and starts stroking in time with your movements. The dual sensations send you hurtling over the edge again. Your climax seems to trigger Oscar’s own release. He throws his head back with a ragged groan as he finds his peak deep inside you.

You stay wrapped together as you both catch your breath, hearts pounding against each other’s chests. Oscar strokes your hair back from your face and pulls you in for a lazy kiss, full of satiation.

“Wow,” you sigh, still trembling with aftershocks. “This morning just keeps getting better and better.”

Oscar grins and rolls you both onto your sides, keeping you tucked close. “I guess we have hip thrusts to thank for this extra workout.”

You laugh and kiss his cheek. “Remind me to join your gym sessions more often.”

You lay entwined, trading soft kisses and simply enjoying the intimacy. The frantic passion from moments before simmers down into contented warmth.

Eventually Oscar nuzzles your hair. “As much as I want to stay like this all day, I should probably shower before practice.”

You pout playfully but let him slide out of your arms. He heads to the bathroom and you hear the water turn on a minute later.

Biting your lip, you get an idea. Oscar did say all day ...

You sneak into the steamy bathroom behind him. Through the frosted glass door you can see the outline of his muscular frame under the cascade of water.

Silently, you drop your robe and step into the shower behind him. Oscar turns under the stream, eyes lighting up as he sees you.

“Well hello there,” he grins. “Come here often?”

You press your naked body against his slick skin. “I missed you already.”

Oscar’s arms wrap around you as his lips find yours. “I think we have time for round two before I have to get ready for the afternoon,” he murmurs suggestively.

You smile and reach for the body wash, lathering up your hands. “Better get started then.”

Oscar groans appreciatively as your soapy hands glide over his shoulders and down his chest. You take your time relearning every hard ridge and valley of his athletic physique, paying special attention to the areas still sensitive from your earlier activities.

The combination of cascading water and roaming hands quickly has Oscar hard again. This time he lifts you, pressing your back against the cool tile wall as your legs lock around his hips.

You cry out in bliss at the new angle as he enters you. Oscar braces one hand on the wall and slips the other between you, resuming his earlier attentions. The dual sensation makes your eyes roll back in ecstasy.

“Yes, yes, don’t stop,” you gasp, raking your nails down his back.

Oscar increases his pace, thumb working you relentlessly as he snaps his hips. You feel the pleasure coiling tighter and tighter until it crests explosively, just as Oscar tenses and finds his own peak.

You cling together, slick and sated under the warm spray. Eventually Oscar carefully lowers your weakened legs back to the shower floor, keeping an arm around your waist to support you.

“Okay, now I really need to get ready to head out,” he chuckles.

You sigh contentedly. “Fine, but only if you promise more later.”

Oscar drops a kiss to your shoulder. “Oh I’ll definitely take you up on that.”

As you exit the shower on shaky legs, you exchange a grin. Looks like early morning workouts are going to become a permanent part of your routine from now on.

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fitandtrimlife · 2 years

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#cardio #workout #best cardiologist in indore #bodybuilding #health & fitness #weight loss #exercise #treadmill #elliptical machine

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scientia-rex · 9 months

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Hey. HEY. We aren’t good at understanding how bodies work. I spent five years in undergrad (I was indecisive; graduated with six years’ worth of credits), two in my terminal master’s program, four in med school, and three more in residency. I know a whole lot about how bodies work. I am qualified to tell you that we don’t know a lot more than we do know.

This means that, when you encounter a claim, you need to weigh it against what you have experienced.

I have met doctors who were sure fibromyalgia, or “muscle hurty disease,” from the roots of the word, was just women being crazy. Turns out it’s probably at least partly due to autoimmune dysfunction. Or maybe not! Sure would be nice if we knew! But I sure as shit know it’s real, because I have it and so do the women in my family. Our bodies don’t work right, somehow. They don’t work like other people’s bodies work. I experience more pain than I “should” based on what stimuli other people find painful. I have less ability to build and maintain muscle strength. This has not kept me from doing what I love most in the world, which is have opinions, to the point where I went through the horrifically awful process that is medical training in the US just so I could have opinions all day long and get paid for it. I gain nothing from saying I have it, and in fact risk the opinions of my professional peers if I do admit to it, since it is still seen as a disease of mental or moral weakness. I’m perfectly qualified to self-diagnose, as a board-certified family physician.

And yet I believed people in positions of authority for a long, long time who said it was a mental illness and not a bodily one. As if those even can be distinct, when our brains are part of our bodies and our experience of reality is filtered through their circuitry. But I believed that I was somehow to blame for being in pain.

Life has been better since I accepted that I just need to do some things differently. If I lift weights, I need to use machines, I need to start on the lowest possible setting, and I need to increase very gradually. If I do cardio, I need a low-impact model like an elliptical trainer; running outside, every time I have tried it in my life, results in incapacitating shin splints, even if I try to work up slowly. I no longer buy laundry bins that don’t roll. My home is all on one level. I go to physical therapy. I stash freezer dinners that contain (shudder) vegetables, my least favorite thing, so that when I do feel like shit, I have an alternative to starving (or eating a block of cheese that upsets my stomach).

Accommodate yourself. This society isn’t going to help much, if at all. In your good times and days, be the person whose help you’ll need in your worst days.

#the attending dr. kristophine #once again I am not asking for anyone’s advice #don’t tell me how you think I can start running #that’s not the point and it’s a real dick move

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primrosechronicles · 11 months

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"So.. how'd you two meet?"

Heartsteel!K'sante x reader

Summary: Your boyfriend K’sante, was a part of the boy band Heartsteel, the boy band that took over the internet in a matter of hours and had stolen the hearts of many girls and boys around the world. Both of you are currently in a devoted and affectionate relationship, and like in any relationship, he expressed a desire for you to meet his friends! More specifically, the other members of Heartsteel.

Warning/s: nothing much, just some drinking.

Word count: 888 (woah angel number)

You and K’sante walk into the place where you all decided to meet at, a nice bar down the street from their studio. In the lively and joyful bar, vibrant multicolored lights swirled and danced across the dimly lit room, casting playful patterns on the walls. The air was filled with the infectious melodies of a live band, their music resonating through the venue, prompting patrons to tap their feet and sway to the rhythm.

Laughter and animated conversations echoed throughout the bar as friends clinked glasses filled with various colorful cocktails and frothy pints of beer. The bartender expertly mixed drinks, occasionally performing dazzling flair moves to the cheers and applause of the crowd.

People of all ages and backgrounds filled the space, sharing stories and forming connections as they celebrated life's moments, both big and small. The overall atmosphere exuded an irresistible sense of camaraderie, making the bar a place where happiness and merriment were in abundance.

The guy who looked like he had a severe case of pink eye, waved his arms and yelled to get K’sante’s attention “Yo meathead! Over here!” Your boyfriend chuckled in response and held your hand to lead you to where you would meet your new friends.

K’sante, visibly proud and enthusiastic, took the initiative to introduce you to the members of the band, who were seated around a long, well-worn wooden table.

Their expressions bathed in the warm, amber glow of the hanging light fixtures, reached out with welcoming gestures and exchanged friendly hellos with you. The close-knit bond among them was evident, and the lively atmosphere of the bar only heightened the feeling of togetherness.

After talking for what felt like hours, the guy who introduced himself as ‘Ezreal’ asked “how'd you two meet?”

You sighed dreamily as you recalled your first meeting with him.

You were on a journey of self improvement, and honestly you were doing pretty good! Well… there was just one thing you couldn't get yourself to do… working out.. You weren't much of a physical person, you preferred to read fanfictions on the couch rather than the feeling of sweat sticking to your clothes. You kept telling yourself ’oh i'll go tomorrow!’ and then you never went. (Procrastination at its finest.)

Until a fateful day, you asked one of your more, physical oriented friends to accompany you to the gym.

In the bustling gym, the air was charged with energy and determination. Rows of cardio machines lined one side of the expansive, well-lit space, with people pounding away on treadmills and elliptical trainers, their faces glistening with sweat as they pushed their limits.

The weightlifting area was a symphony of clinking metal, grunts, and focused concentration. Athletes of all levels hoisted heavy barbells, their muscles straining under the effort, while others fine-tuned their form with dumbbells and resistance machines. Mirrors on the walls reflected the dedication etched on their faces as they sought to sculpt their bodies.

In one corner, an enthusiastic group engaged in a high-intensity fitness class, following the trainer's lead with precision. The beat of heart-pounding music filled the room as participants jumped, squatted, and lunged in unison.

Around the gym, trainers offered guidance and motivation to their clients, providing support and advice. Water bottles, towels, and gym bags were scattered throughout, a testament to the hard work and commitment of those striving for better health and fitness.

The atmosphere was one of resilience and determination, where individuals of all backgrounds came together with a shared goal: to push their physical boundaries and pursue a healthier, stronger version of themselves, you wanted to be like that too! And if you wanted to be like that, then you must put in the work!

You pulled up your workout routine, and it said that you had to do ‘pull ups’ whatever that meant.. After googling how to do it you reached up and.. Wait.. YOU CANT EVEN REACH THE BAR!

You jumped, your hands trying to clutch onto the pull up bar, but then.. You felt a tap on your shoulder.

You turn around and you are met with the most glorious sight. A very handsome, dark-skinned sweaty, beefy man, He exudes confidence and a friendly demeanor.

With a charming smile, he offers his assistance, understanding your hesitation. He places his strong hand on your back, providing support as he guides you toward the pull-up bars. His touch is reassuring, and you can feel the warmth of his encouragement.

With a nod and a few words of encouragement, he helps you grab onto the bar, ensuring your grip is secure. As you begin your pull-ups, his presence and assistance give you the extra boost of confidence you need to tackle the exercise. You can't help but appreciate the combination of his physical strength and the kind support he's offered, making your workout a more enjoyable and motivating experience.

“In short… he was basically my motivation to go to the gym 3 days a week..” You said smiling.

“I’m flattered my love!” K’sante’s boisterous laugh had infected the others.

As the evening unfolded, everyone shared stories and laughter, marking the beginning of a new connection between K’sante's two worlds: his beloved band and his partner, you. It was a heartwarming moment, where music, friendship, and love converged in the heart of the bar.

A/N: RAHHHHHHHH THIS IS SO RUSHED!!! STAN K'SANTE SATN HEARTSTEEL!!

#k'sante #heartsteel #kayn #sett #aphelios #yone #heartsteel ezreal #Heartsteel x reader #heartsteel x y/n #Heartsteel x you #heartsteel kayn #heartsteel sett #heartsteel aphelios #heartsteel yone #heartsteel k'sante #K'sante x reader

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healthy444 · 4 months

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What are the most effective exercises for weight loss?

When it comes to losing weight, the key is to find exercises that you enjoy and can stick with consistently. Here are some of the most effective exercises for weight loss:

Walking: It's simple, free, and accessible. A brisk walk can burn calories, improve your mood, and be easy on your joints.

Running or Jogging: These are great for burning a lot of calories in a short time. If you're just starting out, you can alternate between jogging and walking.

Cycling: Whether on a stationary bike or riding outside, cycling is excellent for weight loss and also builds leg strength.

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT): These short bursts of intense exercise followed by rest periods are incredibly effective for burning calories and boosting metabolism.

Swimming: This full-body workout is gentle on the joints and great for building endurance and muscle while burning calories.

Strength Training: Lifting weights or doing body-weight exercises (like push-ups and squats) helps build muscle, which can increase your resting metabolism and help you burn more calories even when you're not working out.

Group Fitness Classes: Activities like Zumba, kickboxing, or spin classes can be fun and motivating, making it easier to stay consistent.

Yoga and Pilates: While these might not burn as many calories as some high-intensity workouts, they help with flexibility, muscle tone, and stress reduction, all of which support weight loss.

Rowing: This is a fantastic full-body workout that targets multiple muscle groups and burns a significant number of calories. Plus, it’s low-impact.

Jumping Rope: It’s not just for kids! Jumping rope is an excellent cardiovascular exercise that can burn a lot of calories in a short amount of time.

Dance Workouts: From hip-hop to ballroom, dancing is a fun way to get your heart rate up and burn calories without it feeling like a chore.

Hiking: If you enjoy the outdoors, hiking is a great way to combine cardio with strength training (especially if you’re tackling hills).

Stair Climbing: Whether you use a stair machine at the gym or take the stairs whenever possible, this exercise targets your legs and glutes and can really get your heart pumping.

Kickboxing: This high-energy workout helps you burn calories while improving your coordination and building muscle.

Elliptical Trainer: This machine provides a low-impact workout that can help you burn calories and improve your cardiovascular health.

Additional Tips for Maximizing Weight Loss with Exercise:

Consistency is Key: Regular exercise is more important than occasional intense workouts. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity each week, combined with muscle-strengthening activities on two or more days a week.

Mix it Up: Variety can prevent boredom and target different muscle groups. Combine cardio with strength training and flexibility exercises for a well-rounded routine.

Stay Hydrated: Drinking water before, during, and after workouts helps maintain your energy levels and improves performance.

Monitor Your Progress: Keep track of your workouts and progress. This can help you stay motivated and make necessary adjustments to your routine.

Rest and Recovery: Don’t underestimate the power of rest. Your muscles need time to recover, which helps prevent injuries and improve performance over time.

Listen to Your Body: Pay attention to how your body feels during and after workouts. It's important to push yourself, but not to the point of injury or burnout.

By incorporating a variety of these exercises and tips into your routine, you'll be better equipped to lose weight and improve your overall fitness. Remember, the journey to weight loss is a marathon, not a sprint, so find what works best for you and stick with it!

Remember, the best exercise for weight loss is the one you enjoy and can do regularly. Combining different types of workouts can also keep things interesting and work different parts of your body. And don't forget to pair your exercise routine with a healthy diet for the best results!

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luvcraze · 6 months

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Gym Date Ideas

Gym dates can be a fun and active way to spend time together while also working on your fitness goals which makes it even more enjoyable.

1. Partner Workout:

Plan a workout routine that you can do together as a couple. Choose exercises that target different muscle groups and take turns spotting each other or providing encouragement. You can do exercises like squats, lunges, push-ups, planks, and partner stretches.

2. Group Fitness Class:

Take a group fitness class together, such as yoga, spin, Zumba, or HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training). Group classes are a fun way to stay motivated, challenge yourselves, and enjoy a sense of camaraderie with other participants.

3. Cardio Challenge:

Challenge each other to a cardio workout competition, such as running on the treadmill, cycling on the stationary bike, or using the elliptical machine. Set a time limit or distance goal and see who can achieve the best performance.

4. Team Sports:

Play a friendly game of basketball, volleyball, racquetball, or tennis together at the gym's sports courts. Team sports are a great way to have fun, burn calories, and enjoy some healthy competition while bonding as a couple.

5. Core Workout Challenge:

Focus on strengthening your core muscles with a variety of core exercises, such as crunches, planks, Russian twists, and leg raises. Challenge each other to see who can hold a plank or perform the most sit-ups without stopping.

6. Flexibility and Mobility:

Spend some time stretching and working on flexibility and mobility exercises together. Practice yoga poses, foam rolling, or dynamic stretching to improve flexibility, prevent injuries, and relieve muscle tension.

7. Personal Training Session:

Hire a personal trainer for a couple's training session and receive personalized guidance and instruction on how to achieve your fitness goals together. A personal trainer can design a customized workout plan tailored to your individual needs and fitness levels.

8. Relaxation and Recovery:

Finish your gym date with a relaxation and recovery session, such as a sauna session, steam room visit, or post-workout massage. Treat yourselves to some well-deserved relaxation and enjoy the benefits of your hard work at the gym.

No matter which gym date idea you choose, the most important thing is to have fun, support each other, and celebrate your progress together on your fitness journey as a couple.

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fitnessnirvana · 1 month

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ELLIPTICAL MACHINE HIIT

The elliptical machine, commonly known as a cross trainer, is a low-impact, adaptable alternative to running on treadmill. Its rotating pedals replicate the movement of jogging or walking while putting less strain on your joints, and the addition of arm handles allows you to engage your upper body as well.

One of the numerous advantages of this popular piece of gym equipment is the ease with which the pace and resistance can be adjusted to meet your fitness levels and goals. This is why it's ideal for High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) workouts.

Is HIIT On The Elliptical Effective?

Yes, elliptical high-intensity interval training is an efficient workout method with numerous benefits for both your body and mind. HIIT has been shown to burn calories and enhance cardiovascular health, and it is beneficial to both your physical and emotional wellness. A 12-week study of people with pre-diabetes or type 2 diabetes found that three HIIT elliptical sessions per week resulted in significant improvements in several health markers, including lower fasting blood glucose levels, reduced waist and hip circumference, better blood pressure, and an improved heart rate. One of the primary reasons why HIIT is so popular is that it is extremely time efficient; you may reap the advantages of a much longer steady-state cardio program in as little as 10 to 20 minutes of HIIT.

All forms of exercise have benefits; however, incorporating a variety of training styles into your weekly workout routines will have the most influence on your health. Including a weekly HIIT session will bring numerous health and wellness benefits without requiring significant time commitment.

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kierancampire · 2 months

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By the way I try not to let these things affect me, I know I struggle with health issues and challenges that others don't, and it's completely different work outs and styles. But I struggled so much at level 1 on the elliptical, then 3, and now 4, and while I think maybe soon I could bump up to 5, least for the first 10 minutes, it may be an occasional thing. But yeah, the resistance levels at those levels are enough for me that they are draining and hard to fight. I also kinda assumed that 10 was the max

Yet today on the elliptical, someone was getting training beside me and I thought I heard the PT say something about level 14, but then I thought nah, that must be wrong. Then I heard him say 16 and I just again thought I misheard. But when I looked, sure enough the person on the machine was at level 16. Like I'm struggling to get to level 5, and she was on level 16? I have noticed that people tend to get off the ellipticals at 5-15 minutes, whereas I do 30 in total, 10 then 20 (used to just do straight 30 no breaks). So if people are doing these higher levels, it's shorter times, and again I try to remind myself it's different capabilities and different lengths in the fitness journey. But I have been feeling proud of myself with the cardio and weight machines I am doing, I have built up a lot and I am proud of what I am achieving, but then seeing someone use a machine at 12 resistance levels higher than I am doing, and have struggled to reach, levels I didn't even know existed. Yeah, it did get to me a bit

I haven't really weighed myself or took measurements, and that's sorta why. It happened again today, I was so exhausted I passed out a lil when I got back home. Like going every other day and doing what I'm doing, it truly is my limit and takes my all, it's why I burn out and crash if enough of my rest days get taken up by other things. But I know realistically, although I am pushing myself as a person, I know factually I probably haven't done enough to lose any weight, especially a significant amount, and if I checked and saw that, it'd be so damaging to me and my motivation. It's just frustrating and kinda leaves you defeated, when everything is so much harder for you and you are giving something your all, yet it's 10% of what other people manage, and it's 10% of what you actually need to be doing. I am hoping I am getting there losing weight, it's just probably gonna be slower than what it could be, but I'm hoping I'm getting there

#personal

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sentimental-apathy · 2 months

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Man, if I just had the physical healthiness it takes to physically get things done, my life would be so much better.

Like the economic circumstances would still be shitty but goddammit if I wasn't chronically uncomfortable and in pain so much and doing one simple physical task didn't diminish my entire stamina... my room would be clean, my laundry would be done, my bedroom would actually be the sanctuary space I've got designed in my mind and I could work extra shifts if my body could physically handle it. So much of what's wrong with my life is physical discomfort ALL the time and not having the stamina to deal with the discomfort and physical pain that comes with exertion. Not to mention not having access to genuinely good Healthcare that isn't designed to do bare minimum for high profits...

I just wanna have more energy. But so much of my energy is spent on simply dealing with pain and discomfort due to chronic arthritis, fibromyalgia, and nerve pain.

About 5 months ago I bought an elliptical machine real cheap on sale. It's sitting in a box in my parents garage because I am not capable of moving it upstairs. Nor am I physically capable of rearranging the furniture in my bedroom to make space for it. I need another family member's help moving big things. I am barely able to lift a 40lb bag of cat litter because of how much my body physically sucks. It sucks when you're slightly disabled and you get a piece of equipment that could potentially help better your condition (losing a bit of weight and getting some cardio exercise would lessen my chronic pain) but you need so much help from others to even get the equipment set up in the first place. I've deep cleaned my room a few times since I've gotten that elliptical but I often work weekends and my brother, the one who can help me rearrange furniture, works the days I'm off. And on the days off we have had allign, we've both been too physically exhausted from work that we procrastinate and put off what needs done (my brother works a very physically demanding factory job and I hate to ask for his physical help on his only 2 days off per week).

I've been applying to other jobs here and there but so far haven't had anything worthwhile. I'm certainly not going to leave 1 part time job for another when the one I have not only pays more but pays for my lunch and I love and get along well with all my colleagues and managers.

The thing is, I could work full time, IF I could PHYSICALLY get through a 8-10 hour shift 4 or 5 days at a time. I've made the unfortunate discovery, time and time again, that when I force my body to work past its breaking point, I end up hospitalized because I have lyme disease which flares up when I stress my body out too much. I inevitably stop sleeping, the chronic pain gets unbearable, and the next thing I know, I'm waking up in a psych ward because I stopped sleeping again due to too much physical and mental stress. It's extremely debilitating to deal with both physical AND mental illness that go hand in hand.

I honestly don't know what the answers or solutions to my problems are. I know losing some weight will help lessen the arthritic pain and so I've convinced myself this elliptical machine will change my life for the better. And I'm sure it will. But on the other hand, I also live in a society that, if I was ACTUALLY completely disabled, would not give me disability benefits without me literally hiring a lawyer to prove I'm "disabled enough" to qualify for help. One of my closest friends is on disability and gets less than $800/month. How does one survive on that?? How does anybody working 50+ hours/week just to pay for BASIC necessities like housing, food, and basic Healthcare NOT SEE HOW FUCKED THIS ALL IS? WHY ARE WE LIVING LIKE THIS????

I'm extremely privileged in that, for now, with my parents still alive and well off enough, I have housing. The truth is, I'd be homeless if it weren't for my family. I see so many people struggling constantly just to make ends meet. And I wish I could help. I wish we all had more. Just more in this life. I'm barely scraping by paying my bills monthly and I don't even have kids. If you're reading this and you're working yourself to the bone just to afford basics like housing and food... I'm so sorry that this society has failed us. I implore you though. Please vote in November. I know Biden is not our first choice by a looooong mile. But the alternative to him is literally a nightmare beyond comprehension for disabled people. Let alone disabled lgbtq people. Project 25 would mean no more almost free Healthcare for someone like me who's barely hanging on economically by a thread. Another 4 years of Biden gives us all time to continue recuperating from Trumps administration and hopefully pushes the left into more progressive stances. And 4 more years give us more time to find an even BETTER left candidate to take his place. Please vote. And vote blue.

#my life #my thoughts #personal #vote blue #my post

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inkymamma · 3 months

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This one is pure fantasy but fun

Trigger warnings 18 and over only this is an erotic fantasy dubcon, cnc, public play

gym time

It's late... I'm alone like most nights at the gym.

I swiped my key fob and the door clicks open. I slip in the gym and the lights slowly start to flicker on. I shiver in the chill of the gym as i drop my gym bag next to the elliptical.

Stripping down to my sports bra and little gym shorts. The only time i feel comfortable doing so is times like this. I dont exactly have a "gym ready" body. Which is stupid just because I have a big belly and back rolls my progress and strength is overlooked. Which is insane... have you ever seen male powerlifters? They are hella fit but many have beer bellies.

But whatever fat phobia and all that right?

Anyways... i finish my cardio then i move on to a quick weight workout... lamely sticking to the safer machines. Doing an upper body workout. Im lost in my audio book and lifting. Letting my muscles burn with the strain of the weight as my mind gets lost in my stories.

As i finish my rear delt flys i rest my arms on the machine closing my eyes and then reach up to massage my neck bc of a knot forming there.

All of a sudden i feel strong hands covering mine... replacing them and working out that stubborn knot... i moan from pleasure before i fully realize what is happening...

That snaps me back to reality... some stranger is touching me... he's doing a great job and i want to melt under his hands.

I reach up and pull out my earbuds.

"Excuse me what the" another moan escapes me as i shake my head to clear it "hell..."

"Stop" his deep voice rumbles "i watched you for no less than 5 mins try and rub this out on your own i'll keep it to your neck and shoulders nothing naughty but i can help."

My mouth drops open to reply but i grudgingly shut it trying to move to see who was touching me, because of course we are right in all the blind spots of the mirrors.

"Now stop moving" he almost growls close to my ear "every time you move the knot does too"

He zeros in on the stubborn knot and begins to coach me through my breathing "now this will hurt but we are gonna get this knot broken up... deep breath... thats it thats a good girl keep breathing through it" as the pressure increases and i start to see stars behind my eyes... i moan in a whiney way "thats a good girl you are soo close just relax in to it breathe for me baby"

Tears are in my eyes as the knot finally bursts "you did so good hun... it's a hard thing to work though"

His hands stay on my shoulders bringing me back to earth.

As he does i realize i am wet... and dont want him to stop touching me.

I let my head drop back against him relishing in his touch

" you have magic hands* i say breathlessly biting my lip im never bold like this "any chance i could get your help with my lower back it's super tight too" i glance nervously up at him

He grins down at me and i know he looks familiar but i can't quite place him

"If you dont want me to take my hands off you can just say so"

"I... i mean .. uh i dont want to bother.. its ok just forget it.." i stumble through my words and start to get up and move away

He grabs my shoulders firmly and bends down to my ear "i didnt say no baby girl" i know i should protest at his pet names... we dont know each other like that but there's something about him ... so i dont as he grabs my hand and guides me over to a massage table they have out for stretching and gestures for me to get on it.

So i do... laying face down in my sports bra and shorts all of a sudden feeling self-conscious ...

His gaze rakes over my body making me feel like a snack instead of a project

And he starts to work on my lower back... "you know lower back and glutes are often connected... would it be ok if i went lower massaging your ass too... it might be a sciatic thing"

Fuck he is so hot... im am totally ok with him touching me wherever he wants "um ya that would be fine... what ever you think would help"

He chuckles and my panties get wetter

As he works on my lower back and ass i feel like putty under him. I feel his hands grazing under the edge of the legs of my shorts working and kneeding my ass my hips involuntarily move towards him and i bite back a moan as he hits a sore spot.

"That's it... good girl.. breathe for me... such a good girl" his deep voice coaches me through it and i am putty under his hands

I feel him climb on the table straddling my legs between his now working on both of my cheeks at the same time under my shorts

"Ooh who do you have here?" A new deep voice chimes in

I tense and panic for a moment. Someone else came in? How did i not hear the door chime?

I start to look up and the first guy pushes me back down as he works up my back. His erection pushing against my ass. I freeze and decide to lay back down letting a moan escape.

"He's that good eh baby girl?" Guy 2 chuckles "ever have 2 guys..." He chuckles as i freeze "massage you at the same time?" He finishes

I shake my head no "ive been part of a 2 person massage team but i'm giving not receiving" I nervously reply

"God thats hot" they sigh in sync. "So a trade may be in our future?" Guy 1 says hopefully

"I'm definitely up for negotiations" i giggle nervously.

"But you know the best massages are without clothes" guy 2 teases

I nod and lift my hips letting guy 1 slide my shorts and underwear off. Then i lift up on my elbows awkwardly letting guy 2 peel my sports bra off me. I close my eyes nervously and look down trying to lay back down to hide my rolls in vain but guy 2 catches my chin and forces me to look up at him. "Stop... baby girl, you're beautiful, nothing for you to hide... understand?"

I bite my lip and nod and he lets go and lets me lay back down.

Then my body exposed they start working on me... one at my shoulders and back and one on my legs and ass

I loose track of who's touching where and as my body relaxes i am getting wetter starting to crave more than just a basic massage.

One purrs in my ear for me to roll over and i do.

They resume positions one at my shoulders

One on my legs

The one at my shoulders starts caressing down and begins massaging my chest playing with my nipples squeezing and pinching...

guy 2 moves my legs more open and starts to massage the inside of my thighs working higher and higher towards my wetness. I moan as he gets close wanting to feel his fingers inside me

"She is so wet" #1 says reverently

"Such a good girl, you like how we touch you dont you baby?" #2 teases pinching my nipple at the same time.

I moan and #1 slides his fingers in my slit playing in my wetness finding my clit making me writhe and jump at the sensation.

#2 bends over my as sucks a nipple into his mouth as #1 teases my clit making me shudder

"More.... yesssss ... please... more" i whine/moan desperately

#1 slides 1 finger in me then 2 "such a good girl so wet and eager for us"

#2 continues to suck and bite my nipple which triggers a small orgasm i can feel him smile against my nipple "oooh shes so sensitive arent you sweetheart?" Then to guy #1 "i claim that one" chuckling as makes a check mark in the air with a free hand

#1 curls his fingers inside me finding the sweet spot and i cry out orgasming against his fingers... he smiles wickedly "now were

Even"

Guy 2 leans down and kisses me as he plays with both of my nipples

Guy 1 quickly brings me to another small orgasm as i moan into guy 2's mouth

I reach up and stroke guy 2 through his gym shorts quickly pulling his cock out so i can suck it... as he slides in my mouth i cum all over #1's fingers "ooh look at this little fuck doll... she wants to be filled" i nod with the cock in my mouth as he grabs a condom from his bag and slides it over his cock "as you wish" he roguishly replies then slides his cock up and down my slit coating it with my wetness. As he positions it at my entrance "you ready baby girl... i'mma go slow... its kind of big" i nod as guy 2 slowly fucks my mouth.

Guy 1 pushes slowly in to my tight entrance... i moan and tense a little he is so thick! "Your doing so good baby girl.. your pussy looks soo good stretching around my cock... thats it baby breathe.... he starts rubbing slow circles on my clit as he slides into me almost painfully slowly....then his whole length is in me... and he pauses "your doing so good baby" i rock my hips i need movement i want to feel him in me sliding in and out... and he obliges starting slowly fucking me

The whole time guy 2 is slowly fucking my mouth letting me be more in control and hes playing with my nipples "fuck that pussy looks so good "

"God its so good and tight"

They continue lazy fucking me from both sides for a few mins and a major orgasm starts to build in me... i start to rock my hips more and suck harder wanting them to cum with me

And they take the hint.

All of a sudden they are both fucking me. I grab guy 2's hips and lock my feet around guy 1's hips as i cum with my moan guy 2 loses it and cums in my mouth and as we are both cuming guy 1 buries himself in me filling me up (well the condom) sharing in our orgasms

I swallow and lick the cum from guy 2 as he slides out of my mouth and release my legs from guy 1 and lay back all jelly on the table

"Well that was not the workout i planned on" i giggle "but thank you"

I get up and gather my things and put on my shorts and sweatshirt. On wobbly legs... "im gonna go shower off... yall are welcome to come" i call over my shoulder as i walk towards the locker room... as i enter the locker room i receive 2 air drop requests with their contact info i giggle accept and step into the shower

#cnc brat #free use toy #exhibtionist

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