We are in the Dog days of summer. When most of the summer action is winding down and everyone else begins to think of football. What are you doing to get your bodies in shape for the comming season?

For me, Since I am back in Texas living close to my father who was my college cross-country coach. I've started running again. Hopefully, I can get about 20 lbs off before the season starts.

Trying to cram in as much laziness, junk food, and beer, err malted adult beverages before the season.....

Is this the chance for me to promote the positive side of summer rec (ie "junk") ball? I've run about 3 days a week since the middle of march, and I really don't feel I have too much catch up to do....except sharpen up my mechanics again :p

Bicep curls! If you use the other hand to lift a hotdog,
hamburger or sausage pizza you can maximize your workout.

One night a week of summer rec, to stay somewhat sharp. Two to three nights of bicycle riding with my kids or women whomever is available. This is the first time I've ridden to stay in shape. I think it's working, I've gained no weight this summer:) !!

I have a treadmill in my family room. I walk on it while watching television. Usually, I walk for a one-hour show while drinking a bottle of water. The time goes very quick that way and I don't even notice the walking.

Personally, keeping my legs and cardiovascular in shape in the summer makes all the difference in the fall.

Oh yeah - trying to deal with my wife's "logic" and yelling at her keeps me in shape to deal with coaches. ;)

water...beer, what is the difference :D

About 15#

Wish I'd thought of that!!!
 

I'll work on this starting tonight, especially the "logic" part.:)!!!

Is there an "off" season?
 

I am staying active in all sorts of ways....
Chasing pretty girls,
Running from the Police,
Curling massive weights (12 ounces at a time)!
:D

Re: Is there an
 

Why are the girls running?? :)

Girls are running
 

For the same reason
I am racing away from the Police
I am a Rabid, whistle-blowing,
adrenilin-pumped
"off-season" Bsktball Official.
:D

I thought I asked a serious question. So here has been my routine.

Running off my mouth.
Stabbing in the back.
Jumping to conclusion.
Pushing my friends around.

It was serious Tim, but after all this is our "silly season".

To be honest I won't get serious about conditioning until mid september. This will include jogging in the park, treadmill, stationary bike with lot 'o hills, and a rowing machine. Drop the excess weight and build the cardio. Didn't do enough of either last year I felt it the first couple of weeks.

I could do all of this now but it would interfere with my golf game, plus have you noticed the weather lately? The heat index is supposed to be pushing triple digits here (for all you metric users that means it is freaking HOT!)

My last summer lacrosse game was last week and I had to crawl off the field. One man lacrosse is enough "in summer" conditioning for me.

My weight problem is a lack of it. Consequently, I lift weights 3x week and do cardio workout 3x a week to keep up stamina. Also work a local pro/am league to keep my basketball eye.

The workouts have helped. I have put on 20 lbs of muscle in 2 yrs and dropped my body fat below 8%.

I probably have as much fat as your total located in several different places on my body.

Our season begins early September. I will ref very little because my daughter plays, and I'm a father before a ref. Still, I will not be ready ... even with the summer league I'm doing.

Great reuslts! I hope you're going "natural".

Aboslutely. Only a fool would put all of that junk in their body. My results are from a good diet and dedication to the gym.

I believe that anyone who is willing to dedicate themself to the diet and exercise can have similar results.

Pre-season fitness
 

My pre-season fitness routine is that, starting a month before the season, I cut back my intake of nachos to only once per week. :)

The Third Chuck?

I started a new routine this week. I have been practicing my T's in the mirror...

Re: Pre-season fitness
 

Chuck,
Good routine!
I don't have one.
But there's still time.
mick

God, I hate people like that! ;)

Ditto
 

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8% of my body fat is in one leg:) !!!

If you can't be a playa, don't be a playa hata. ;)

I am a referee from the UK. In 13 days we have our National Conference. At 4.00pm on the Saturday you will see a large group of quivering men and me lining up to run the FIBA fitness test. In the UK we have to pass it in order to officiate in the National Basketball League (NBL). Do any of you guys have to do this or is it just our masochistic governing body that makes us do this?

How hard is it?
 

Sounds different.
I had a PE test in Middle School. 40 years ago.
Sounds like unnecessary muscle flexing on the part of Feeble Leaders. ...Abuse of power.
Good luck with it.
mick


[Edited by mick on Aug 19th, 2001 at 10:44 AM]

I must admit there are better ways of spending my time. In Europe the 'bleep test' is part of getting your international license. We just accept it as a part of refereeing over here. I don't really think that it effectively tests your game fitness, but I hear a rumour that some bright spark over here has devised a test that represents movement up and down the court in two man mechanics. I dread to think what it is.

Anyway I am off to the gym now as I only have eleven days and 18 hours to go until test time.

katieloo,
Well, if I had to do it in order to officiate Hoops, then I would do it also.
Good luck with it.
Let us know what that is all about, please. ;)
mick