It's nominally about all fitness, though the regulars are pretty strength and bodybuilding focused.
Impressive that you raised that much! You ran 10k every single day for all of March? How was your body afterwards, totally trashed?
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It's nominally about all fitness, though the regulars are pretty strength and bodybuilding focused.
Impressive that you raised that much! You ran 10k every single day for all of March? How was your body afterwards, totally trashed?
Does anyone else like going to the gym alone more than going with a partner?
I've noticed over the past few months I'm more focused and I get more reps when I'm alone. A partner makes it difficult to concentrate and it's difficult to refocus after shooting the shit between sets.
Keeping a record of your lifts is key to progress.
I have a notebook filled with my 5/3/1 routines since I started late last December. It's fun looking back and seeing my progress. It's more fun looking ahead and seeing where I'm headed.
I've noticed over the past few months I'm more focused and I get more reps when I'm alone. A partner makes it difficult to concentrate and it's difficult to refocus after shooting the shit between sets.
Keeping a record of your lifts is key to progress.
I have a notebook filled with my 5/3/1 routines since I started late last December. It's fun looking back and seeing my progress. It's more fun looking ahead and seeing where I'm headed.
Zoe
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I don't write it, but I use my phone and Fitocracy to track everything I do in the gym. Not quite as flexible as a pen and pad, but I like having it all tracked in that manner.
FallingEdge
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If you are a serious lifter, you should be tracking everything. Only way to remember how much you have progressed, where you stalled, etc.
theytookourjobz
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Lifted outside today, beautiful day here in Florida. Not an especially heavy lift but check out that sky.
90kg
http://youtu.be/pjV--dHvnZI
90kg
http://youtu.be/pjV--dHvnZI
a secret-boss
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rest day today, but today is scheduled Navy Physical Training. Did 150 push-ups.
Will that mess up my rest day?
Will that mess up my rest day?
A Sentient Keyboard
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Hi GAF, I'm a complete beginner to fitness looking for some advice.
I want to try out the C25K program (based around alternating walking and running) on a treadmill, and I have a quick question. When the program tells me to 'walk at a brisk pace', about how fast should I set the treadmill? 3-4 mph? Same for running, is 5-6 mph a good speed? This might sound like a stupid question, but I don't really have a good measure of what these terms mean, especially in the context of fitness and running on a treadmill.
I want to try out the C25K program (based around alternating walking and running) on a treadmill, and I have a quick question. When the program tells me to 'walk at a brisk pace', about how fast should I set the treadmill? 3-4 mph? Same for running, is 5-6 mph a good speed? This might sound like a stupid question, but I don't really have a good measure of what these terms mean, especially in the context of fitness and running on a treadmill.
On a treadmill, I think 3.5-4 mph feels about right. Unless you have lower joint problems, I think 3 is a bit too slow for the "brisk" walking pace. As for running, do whatever makes you feel comfortable, but 5-6 mph is a good range.
A Sentient Keyboard
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BruceLeeRoy
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I should be writing everything down but I don't.
Same here, I tried to use JEFIT when I started out, but it never stuck and I'd almost always forget to bring my log book. So basically
Darren870
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Yea its very different and I can see how its not for everyone. It was nice hearing from the PT that I was bigger then him
. He is beast with those kettlebells and is much more cut though.For me its something new to try and keep it fresh. Keeping up with the momentum was the hardest part but it gave a really nice burn.
Oh and a shoulder press with a 16kg kettlebell is much hard then a 16kg dumbell.
Edit: I stopped writing things down when I moved across the ocean. Going from LB to KG f'd my notes up. Now I am used to KG and get a bit confused when I go back home and work out. Should put kg and lb on all the weights!
I have my weekly schedule made with Excel so it's nice and good looking. Then I print a bunch of them, staple them together and carry them with me in a small folder at the gym. And when I get home I log everything to Fitocracy.
BlueScrote
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I do the same. Although my current noteback is about to fall apart. I have a new one ready but I love looking back at the past month or see and see how my lifts have progressed before tackling working sets.
I love going with my lifting buddy. We get eah other psyched up and he keeps an eye on my form for me.
Host Samurai
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My Sunday cheat looked like this
All day BBQ family event
Cheeseburger
Hot Dog
2 pieces of white grilled chicken breast
1 drumstick
3 rips
Thats throughout the day
Dinner
Banana pancakes
2 bites of red velvet cake
Didn't feel fat or bloated at all. Had zero effect and I am cutting. My diet was grade A perfect last week as well. Got an excellent pump in the gym today as well. I was thinking that I should stop cheat meals, but I find that they really help me on that Monday morning.
All day BBQ family event
Cheeseburger
Hot Dog
2 pieces of white grilled chicken breast
1 drumstick
3 rips
Thats throughout the day
Dinner
Banana pancakes
2 bites of red velvet cake
Didn't feel fat or bloated at all. Had zero effect and I am cutting. My diet was grade A perfect last week as well. Got an excellent pump in the gym today as well. I was thinking that I should stop cheat meals, but I find that they really help me on that Monday morning.
FallingEdge
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Yup. As mentioned, one day will not kill you. Making a habit of it will.
On that note, I really need to clean up mine. Been slacking here and there lately.
That's not BBQ...lol
Aside from the banana pancakes, I don't really see anything there as an outright 'cheat'. You've got more wilpower than me haha
a secret-boss
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hhhmmm that's alot of stuff for ur cheat.
I only had one Rubios burrito and some noodles. I was kinda scared I might mess up.
Might hit some burgers next time
I only had one Rubios burrito and some noodles. I was kinda scared I might mess up.
Might hit some burgers next time
I went all out this weekend.
Friday night - Family dinner with my aunt treating us.
10 courses consisting of BBQ pork chops, garlic chicken, seafood deluxe, lobster, egg drop soup, pepper steak, etc.
Saturday - Movie day with wife
Quizno's roast beef sub for lunch
Chipotle chicken bowl for dinner
Sunday night - Mother's Day dinner with mom and mom-in-law
Another 10 courses
Friday night - Family dinner with my aunt treating us.
10 courses consisting of BBQ pork chops, garlic chicken, seafood deluxe, lobster, egg drop soup, pepper steak, etc.
Saturday - Movie day with wife
Quizno's roast beef sub for lunch
Chipotle chicken bowl for dinner
Sunday night - Mother's Day dinner with mom and mom-in-law
Another 10 courses
MrOogieBoogie
BioShock Infinite is like playing some homeless guy's vivid imagination
I finally, FINALLY managed 20 pull-ups in a row. I won't lie and say the final three or so reps were perfect, as I had to kick quite a bit on them, but hey, I still managed to power through the move and end with my chin over the bar.
Ah, feels good, man.
Ah, feels good, man.
Great work, pull-ups are no joke.
How did you work up to 20?
Chittagong
Gold Member
Workout, protein shake, Quest bar and a sweet three hour nap.
Feels good man.
Feels good man.
MrOogieBoogie
BioShock Infinite is like playing some homeless guy's vivid imagination
Well, I originally just did calisthenics for about two years (still do it), and that helped my pull-up strength go up naturally over time. And then I hit a plateau of about 16. No matter what I did or how much stronger I got overall I could not squeeze out even one more rep.
A month and a half ago I had this idea to download this excellent pull-up app on my phone, throw on a 25 pound weight vest, and follow its program. Doing pull-ups without the vest makes me feel like I'm flying. But in that month and a half I've managed to add four more reps to my total, which I think is impressive.
the pull-up is possibly the one regular exercise with the highest entry quota, meaning, people will have to work hard just to do 1 rep. it's amazing how the move is simply not available to a lot of folks that are already athletic and in shape.
considering that, BRAVO for doing 20, Respect.
you must have a monster back/arms.
what App is that? I'd like to give it a try.
MrOogieBoogie
BioShock Infinite is like playing some homeless guy's vivid imagination
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...LoGc9ial4RfoB6P2w&sig2=lhR3gSMlyIOGdq110lzzpg
That's the app. Sorry if the link is broken, currently on my phone and it's annoying to post.
The same company also has an excellent push-up app. Really wonderful little programs that'll help you get stronger very quickly.
That's the app. Sorry if the link is broken, currently on my phone and it's annoying to post.
The same company also has an excellent push-up app. Really wonderful little programs that'll help you get stronger very quickly.
HisshouBuraiKen
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20 WITH a 25 pound vest? That is awesome. I started doing them with a 25lb plate after I got to 15 and it is tough.
I think I feel pain right as my thighs become parallel to the ground when squating. Of course, the grinding is occurring throughout the motion. but thankfully I experience little pain at this point. I think I can do at least the top half fairly comfortably.
The drop squats sound good. I just hope that there's little pain when I do the catch. I'll def try it next leg day, thanks!
Yeah, I tried a few light-weight hack squat reps last night. My knees quickly said "nope" lol. A bike is no problem for me, even at full resistance. I try to sub out the elliptical for the bike at times.
I was on about 3 capsules of fish oil a day for a good while. I was also taking osteo bi-flex, which helped some. If you can recommend some good joint supplements, I'm all ears!
I guess it comes down to who you're lifting with and if they have similar goals as you. While my friend is starting to get there, I find it grating to have to hear the same bro science from him between sets.
Was your lifting partner your friend before you started going to the gym or did you meet him at your gym?
Well done! Not easy to do at all. Next stop muscle ups!
I met him at the gym. I was only like a month into strong lifts and he was on the squat rack doing something in the high 400s. I basically asked to train under him. He's helped push me a lot and is my go to guy for all my questions. Our training is pretty no nonsense. Now that I've read 5/3/1 I can tell he's Wendler inspired.
I believe he did the 20 without the vest, but he used the vest to work his way up to the 20.
ReadingRambo
Member
I asked my brother to come to the gym with me this summer since he works from home and he said no because "gyms smell bad". What a pussy. Gyms may smell bad but they beat the hell out of type 2 diabetes.
That may be one of the most pathetic excuses I've ever heard. I hope you layed in to him for it!
ReadingRambo
Member
Honestly it caught me so off guard I just stared at him.
Haha! I can see that too. It's sad how opposed many people are to activity.
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Deleted member 47027
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Haha! I can see that too. It's sad how opposed many people are to activity.
It's a rut, really, that is hard to dig out of. I was like that. But once you're out, even on the days you feel like you did absolutely fuckin nothing, you look at how you used to be and you'd go "...every day? I did that EVERY day? I can't do that. I really did NOTHING?" and it feels so foreign.
Damn. I'm jealous.
ReadingRambo
Member
In good news I hit 225 on my second deadlift day. It's nothing compared to most of you guys, but it felt really good to move two plates.
One step at a time. We all were there at one point and we all felt the same way you did now: proud and excited. Congrats on progress man. Keep it up!
theytookourjobz
Junior Member
Well done! Keep setting small goals and you'll be smoking big weights soon!
No doubt. The rub is the more you exercise the easier it becomes to get your diet in check.
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Deleted member 47027
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Yeah. It's good. You see EVERYTHING you do as progress in a way, now. Whereas before you didn't see it as making things worse every day. Now every day is another step out, a step further and higher.
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