Maiden Voyage
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Did a quick workout this morning, slayed monsters into the afternoon, and going end the day with a record then some yoga. Some shitposting in there too.
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Did a quick workout this morning, slayed monsters into the afternoon, and going end the day with a record then some yoga. Some shitposting in there too.
Get you a man that can lift, hunt, and slay.
Raven117
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Lol! Get after it!Did a quick workout this morning, slayed monsters into the afternoon, and going end the day with a record then some yoga. Some shitposting in there too.
Get you a man that can lift, hunt, and slay.
CrankyJay™
Member
I had leftover black coffee so I poured that over ice and then a little water and added in my chocolate milk protein powder in my shaker. Like an iced mocha latte protein shake.
Wow
Wow
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Yoga continues to make me it’s bitch. I feel like it’s a good thing though.
Every now and again I feel like I’ve built enough core strength or flexibility and I take a fees days off. Then I get back into it and all those tiny muscles kick my ass during different poses. I really need to find a good groove. Best scenario for me I think is 30 mins after waking up and 30 before bed.
Every now and again I feel like I’ve built enough core strength or flexibility and I take a fees days off. Then I get back into it and all those tiny muscles kick my ass during different poses. I really need to find a good groove. Best scenario for me I think is 30 mins after waking up and 30 before bed.
IbizaPocholo
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Cutty Flam
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Finished a full body routine just now. Gave myself two weeks to rest after being vaccinated w/ the J&J + Janssen shot so this was the first real training session in those two weeks. Focused on immune health and did very small workouts while resting mostly all the while
Eric’s the man
So did this fool haha
Eric’s the man
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Managed to re-aggravate the spot on the bottom of my foot that had the huge blister from like 2 months ago. What a weird thing.
Maiden Voyage
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God Enel
Member
So. My two(?) month break is over. Tomorrow I’m gonna start working out again. My Clavicle has hopefully healed. Im in a quite bad shape after such a long period. Thank god I didn’t gain any weight. Maybe one or two kg. Just have to get back into action. The lack of motivation is my biggest killer. But I have to find it. Sometimes you have to force yourself.
I did some workouts from time to time (mostly legs and core) but when you can’t exercise properly it’s just horrible
I did some workouts from time to time (mostly legs and core) but when you can’t exercise properly it’s just horrible
haxan7
Banned
So just a check in. I’ve been sick for the last 2 weeks, and before that I was on vacation. Long story short, haven’t worked out since February 11 and I’m up about 8 lbs (mostly belly fat) since January. Had a LOT going on the last few months. I’m planning to start hitting the bike trail when whatever this illness is clears up.
Golgo 13
The Man With The Golden Dong
I love the name of that subreddit. Lol
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
I enjoy running but my hip & knee have issues. I'm balancing out stretching, strength training, and running. I get mental release from any form of physical exercise and I definitely have a better overall mood when I keep consistency.
haxan7
Banned
I also love running but I have to avoid it because it sends me on a spiral of knee pain
Golgo 13
The Man With The Golden Dong
I have had various issues over the years with knees and my back, so I can relate. Running is hard on the body, very hard. I've found that a low-inflammation diet, lots of stretching, and quality sleep (length of sleep as well as quality TOGETHER) are probably my biggest helpers in avoiding recurrent injuries. Also, foam rolling has helped me tremendously, particularly my lower back.
If I pig out on cake and icecream at a birthday party, my joints absolutely kill me the next day and workouts seem a lot harder than they should. lol
Golgo 13
The Man With The Golden Dong
Do you have a ton of previous knee injuries like me? Or just unlucky with your joints and they are creaky? Or maybe both? Lol. I used to be a wrestler so I've blown out my ACL and MCL a few times, along with various meniscus tears. GOOD TIMES
haxan7
Banned
No injuries, I think I just have bad biomechanics. I first started having knee pain at age 19, but a few years after that I discovered that if I stretched after a warmup consistently before running I could do it without getting knee pain.
Last summer I went overboard on biking and running without doing any stretching (until it was too late) and that bout of knee pain only started going away 4-5 months ago.
Putonahappyface
Gold Member
Got myself a pair 30kg dumbbells which I can just about do most variations of dumbbell exercises with, so not to much trouble and some gymnastic rings to do pullups on.
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Cutty Flam
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Full body routine finished today. Going to re-introduce DB Rows into the program next session. I was getting bored with the weight/rep scheme I was doing last time so this time it'll be more weight less reps most days
Pullups with the angle grips are a lot better feeling on the joints but it still feels tougher to recruit everything on the same level atm. It might take a few weeks or more before being able to get the same feel and contraction as when performing with a pronated grip. It will be worth it in the end bit for now going to have test some things out. Kinda crazy how a few degrees can change something so much; it's only a 90 degree difference, a slight turn of the hands but it feels like a completely different movement
Pullups with the angle grips are a lot better feeling on the joints but it still feels tougher to recruit everything on the same level atm. It might take a few weeks or more before being able to get the same feel and contraction as when performing with a pronated grip. It will be worth it in the end bit for now going to have test some things out. Kinda crazy how a few degrees can change something so much; it's only a 90 degree difference, a slight turn of the hands but it feels like a completely different movement
Putonahappyface
Gold Member
Gyms are back open again next Monday here in the UK thank Christ.
quickwhips
Member
Long time no chat. Been busy but I'm still working out. I just got challenged by my bud to 200 pushups a day for 30 days. I've been doing 100 five days a week so maybe this won't be that bad.
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Raven117
Member
I'm your huckleberry. Running gives you that sweet sweet endorphin high that typical resistance workouts just can't deliver. Sure, you can do some metabolic weight training, but its just not the same.
I try and keep it down to only 3 to 5 mile little jobs a few times a week, but damnit, sometimes I need to do more.
Also, finished up an intense 3 month metabolic weight training program. Feeling pretty good! I may do some more traditional 4x8 strength/hydrophy for the next two months. See where that gets me.
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Golgo 13
The Man With The Golden Dong
What’s 4x8 strength/hydrophy? Haven’t read any fitness stuff lately outside of Pavel Tsatsouline.
Raven117
Member
Well, traditional strength programs are 5x5 lifting as heavy as possible. Hypertrophy makes your muscles look bigger. Strength is obviously, dense. Since I'm not too terribly interested in getting all "beach bod" or bigger (those days are long gone), I'm a little more focused on strength (but still want to look good). Figured I would try 4x8 for two months to see where that gets me. A little more "in the middle" approach and working as heavy as I can.
A basic explanation
How Many Sets and Reps Should I Do? (Building a Workout)
Our guide will show you exactly how many reps and sets to do, including when to add more! Today we build you a workout! Plus, Batman.
www.nerdfitness.com
Golgo 13
The Man With The Golden Dong
Interesting article. Most of that stuff checks out based on the current science that’s widely confirmed. I personally love the endurance workouts with 12-15 reps per set/30 second rest. You can power through a workout of 9 sets in like 10-15 minutes and be sweating the entire time.Well, traditional strength programs are 5x5 lifting as heavy as possible. Hypertrophy makes your muscles look bigger. Strength is obviously, dense. Since I'm not too terribly interested in getting all "beach bod" or bigger (those days are long gone), I'm a little more focused on strength (but still want to look good). Figured I would try 4x8 for two months to see where that gets me. A little more "in the middle" approach and working as heavy as I can.
A basic explanation
How Many Sets and Reps Should I Do? (Building a Workout)
Our guide will show you exactly how many reps and sets to do, including when to add more! Today we build you a workout! Plus, Batman.www.nerdfitness.com
Heavy lifting makes me feel like garbage afterward but I can see the utility in being the biggest baddest motherfucker, but it sure is hard on the nervous system.
got a bit more to go but hell yeah.
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
My workout today kicked my ass. Keeping the hustle alive and well in 2021.
I'm going to have to start cutting here in a month or so to get swimsuit ready.
I'm going to have to start cutting here in a month or so to get swimsuit ready.
Kazza
Member
Let's have a measure up! What waist size is everyone, and what is your target? Sometimes weight alone can be misleading, as it could be muscle or fat, but the waist never lies! I think shoulders and chest are probably the other two most important measurements for tracking progress. With the gyms in the UK finally open again, I want to start putting on muscle, although I still haven't met my fat reduction goals yet.
My current waist is around 33.5 inches, and I want to get to 32.
My current waist is around 33.5 inches, and I want to get to 32.
teezzy
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Cutty Flam
Banned
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
31" here but the waist size is only one number. Without my height or body composition, that number doesn't mean much.
Maiden Voyage
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Fasting alters the gut microbiome reducing blood pressure and body weight in metabolic syndrome patients - Nature Communications
Nutritional modification including fasting has been shown to reduce cardiometabolic risk linked to western diet. Here the authors show implementation of fasting resulted in alterations to the intestinal microbiota, and circulating immune cells, improving blood pressure and body weight in...
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quickwhips
Member
Yeah it takes me about 10 minutes. I do this 5 minute exercise app then finish up with 100 push ups. It took me a while to be able to do them. I use to do like 20 guy 80 girl. Then I started being able to do 100 guy push ups over 6 months.
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Just downed a cup of coffee. Going to go expend this energy rush on some weights. Let's get it!
Cutty Flam
Banned
Time to lift
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Going to do a 45-min treadmill workout via Apple Fitness+ after my coffee. I really like their programs. I've never been one to train via running, so it's a nice intro to the concepts. I love the mix of hills / inclines and speed pushes. I've noticed over the past months that it's helped me to push my base pace up. Plus, I can't ever let coach Sam down.
JimmyRustler
Member
News just got out that gyms are opening again on the 19. May around here.... I had a tear in my eye when I read it.
YES!!!!!
YES!!!!!
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Sp I got a skateboard yesterday and managed to fall and fuck up my left wrist. It's a little swollen and range of motion is limited. Now I need to find some other workouts to do while it heals over the next week or so. I'm going to keep the squats & walking lunges for sure. I think I'll keep spending time and the board and just count it as cardio time or something. I'll keep getting some runs in as well.
Hey guys, dropping in to ask a rather stupid question but one that is really bugging me.
I am currently 31 and I have never properly worked out. I was doing 5x5 programme for a couple of years on and off where I would hit a plateau and stop. My numbers were decent for my height.
I really now want to put some bulk on but I am really afraid I have left it too late. I have skinny arms but a decent chest and shoulders, so a good frame there to put some meat on. My life for the last 10 years has been riddled with depression and anxiety so I didn't take care of my body. It is now killing me that I didn't do so earlier.
I also want to get fit, I have started couch-to-5k and have made some decent progress. Again I won't be Cristiano Ronaldo but what can I expect at this age?
Thanks!
I am currently 31 and I have never properly worked out. I was doing 5x5 programme for a couple of years on and off where I would hit a plateau and stop. My numbers were decent for my height.
I really now want to put some bulk on but I am really afraid I have left it too late. I have skinny arms but a decent chest and shoulders, so a good frame there to put some meat on. My life for the last 10 years has been riddled with depression and anxiety so I didn't take care of my body. It is now killing me that I didn't do so earlier.
I also want to get fit, I have started couch-to-5k and have made some decent progress. Again I won't be Cristiano Ronaldo but what can I expect at this age?
Thanks!
TheContact
Member
ring fit adventure is awesome. that is all. lost 10 pounds (from 180 to 170) in a week
SpiceRacz
Member
Never too late to start. In fact, 31 is pretty much your physical prime as a man. As for bulking up, stick with compound lifts and fill in the gaps with accessory work. What I found was most effective for me was squats, overhead press, dumbell shoulder presses, heavy dumbell bench presses, bent over rows, pull ups, and deadlifts. Try to keep it as simple as possible and don't overthink it.
Raven117
Member
What Spice said, but you are going to really need to take a look at your nutrition. Being over 30 (like myself), your diet needs to really be on point for you to get the gains you want. Also, you may need to look into some different rep schemes (ie, you are looking at 3x12 or something like that). Bulking isin't the same as just getting stronger." You need to lift close to failure and with volume. Its going to be a little different style of lifting than you are used to.
Maiden Voyage
Gold™ Member
Slowly healing up this week. Adding a bit of skateboarding has taught me that my hip flexors were super tight despite the yoga.
Gearing up to back to normal tomorrow. Throwing in some board time daily as a fun activity.
Gearing up to back to normal tomorrow. Throwing in some board time daily as a fun activity.
squallheart
Member
Sigh I think I'm at 38 or 40. Gyms closed and my job is sedentary plus suffered am injury last year (groin) that kept me out and now i got the go ahead to be able to workout. My gym opened open and went yesterday to unfreeze my account. What kept me from getting to fat was ddp yoga. Now i have to set up a routine. Damn you covid weight.
Kazza
Member
I got up to around 38/39 inches during the worst of my lockdown porkiness. Starting from September last year I started fasting every other day, doing some light yoga/jogging, and posting updates to this thread every Sunday to keep the pressure on myself (you can see the posts if you track back to around October onwards). I got to under 34 by Christmas, but then put more on again, before getting back down to under 34 again recently. I'm fed up of the yoyoing, so I'm pretty strict with myself these days.
Once I get to under 33, I'm going to start strength training again and will be measuring my chest/shoulders etc rather than just my waist. I hated being 38 inches, I felt like such a slob, having to undo the top button of my trousers when sitting down
. Starting up yoga again at that weight and shape wasn't fun either. It was horrible seeing my gut hang down as I did a headstand, or having my belly crush my organs as I tried to do a plough:
Good luck with it. I would recommend making a commitment to post your waist size once a week in this thread. Knowing that I would have to post the results of my work (or laziness) helped keep me on the straight and narrow, so maybe it'll help you too.
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