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[Sol..]

I am thinking of taking some in-line skating classes, would that be a good way to work?

Can't spell activity without activ....e.

Uhhhhh.


*shrug* It's all about intensity. You can make anything a good workout if you truly lay down the effort.

 

[industrian]

Honestly, don't underestimate the prevalence of steroids in teens/college age kids.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6673449.stm

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/4509585.stm

It's sad really.

 

[Jason's Ultimatum]

So I did legs today after not doing them for almost two years, and OMG at the weight I was doing. My max use to be 315 for a few reps. Today, I could only do 155 for 5 reps. :lol :lol :lol :lol

I could feel my hamstrings starting to cramp on me, so there was no way I was going to do dumbell lunges. I just used my bodyweight. The cramps should pass once I start doing legs more. Hopefully I regain my strength from squats and leg presses, because going from 315 to 155 is just embarrassing. :lol :lol

After finishing my calves at the gym, I went to my apartment building and standed on the ball of my feet going up to the third floor, going back down, and up again 5 times.

 

[Troblin]

Wow 26 pounds in 3 months, I have to be doing something wrong ever since I worked out last year my body has barely changed. I look the same skinny self with man boobs it's really pissing me off.

It's probably diet.

 

[Brendonia]

So I did legs today after not doing them for almost two years, and OMG at the weight I was doing. My max use to be 315 for a few reps. Today, I could only do 155 for 5 reps. :lol :lol :lol :lol

I could feel my hamstrings starting to cramp on me, so there was no way I was going to do dumbell lunges. I just used my bodyweight. The cramps should pass once I start doing legs more. Hopefully I regain my strength from squats and leg presses, because going from 315 to 155 is just embarrassing. :lol :lol

After finishing my calves at the gym, I went to my apartment building and standed on the ball of my feet going up to the third floor, going back down, and up again 5 times.

Hopefully you stretched a lot and are prepared for the backlash of soreness tomorrow. Or you are one of the lucky ones who doesn't really get sore. Honestly though, I was in the same boat a few months ago (although it was not that I had stopped doing legs, it's that I never started) and my max has grown leaps and bounds. You'll definitely be back soon enough.

 

[Jason's Ultimatum]

I stretched before, during my squat workout, and after, but yeah, I'll be sore.

 

[reilo]

Not sure if this has been posted yet (it probably has)

but has anyone seen the 24hour ghetto workout? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDCxH88-9X8

look at the part where that one dude is doing 90 degree push/pull ups WOW!!!

My friend up in NY worked out with some of those guys. Styles P got into the best shape of his life in prison by doing those workouts. It's a bunch of ex-cons that have transformed their lives and now work with some Boys & Girls clubs to help out kids stay off the streets.

My friend said that when he worked out with them doing this, he never has burned out so damn quick in his entire life - and he's been working out since he was 15 and is in great shape already.

 

[Anton Sugar]

Hopefully you stretched a lot and are prepared for the backlash of soreness tomorrow. Or you are one of the lucky ones who doesn't really get sore. Honestly though, I was in the same boat a few months ago (although it was not that I had stopped doing legs, it's that I never started) and my max has grown leaps and bounds. You'll definitely be back soon enough.

Just curious--has stretching been linked to reducing soreness? I don't stretch before or during a workout as it reduces power output. I usually stretch after or on my days off. I know that the old adage is "stretch to reduce soreness" but have there been studies on this? Thanks!

 

[Anton Sugar]

I weighed myself at the gym the other day--222 lbs. That was a bit of a wake-up call. I've tightened up my diet and really upped the amount of conditioning work I've been doing--I posted the new type of workout I've started over the weekend [or thereabouts]. I even looked into buying a wrestling dummy, but there wasn't anything here in town. Instead I've just upped the intensity and difficulty of the workouts I've been doing. I'd like to be at 210 a month from now.

Yo, throw some of those pounds this way. If you lose 12 pounds and I gain 12 pounds, we'll both be happy

Spoiler

send me muscle weight only, plz

.

 

[Brendonia]

Just curious--has stretching been linked to reducing soreness? I don't stretch before or during a workout as it reduces power output. I usually stretch after or on my days off. I know that the old adage is "stretch to reduce soreness" but have there been studies on this? Thanks!

To be honest, my personal experience has been that when I stretch afterwards or on my off days the soreness is reduced. I don't typically stretch all that much before I start lifting unless I am feeling tight anyway. After a heavy set though it definitely helps to pull out some of the lactic acid build-up, at least for me it works. Off hand I don't know of any studies, but from what I've read in different books on strength and lifting, stretching is not integral to anything but is not harmful either.

 

[Jirotrom]

Shit... back from my back blasting, sucks that it is raining outside, I was going to throw kettlebells in the backyard this evening... I'll do it inside then

 

[Nemo]

Quick question, when you train you always feel really pumped and you're body's rockhard. If your fat percentage is really low and you're high on muscle would your body feel like that all the time or would you just feel normal?

 

[Slo]

I'm not "really jacked" but no, you won't feel like you're carrying pump all of the time.

 

[Urban Scholar]

OK so I got back in exercising regularly. My problem isn't so much getting back into it. The problem is my family they aren't exactly supporters of my fitness awareness. To keep this short eating alot of food and next to no exercise seems ok.

Where as running and working out every other day and eating really healthy meals isn't. You have to keep in mind I'm 5'11 & weight 150 and eat really well in my opinion. Not that I need their support because I do this because I like it but its a short of mental drag. Anyone have this problem?

 

[Jirotrom]

OK so I got back in exercising regularly. My problem isn't so much getting back into it. The problem is my family they aren't exactly supporters of my fitness awareness. To keep this short eating alot of food and next to no exercise seems ok.

Where as running and working out every other day and eating really healthy meals isn't. You have to keep in mind I'm 5'11 & weight 150 and eat really well in my opinion. Not that I need their support because I do this because I like it but its a short of mental drag. Anyone have this problem?

thats pretty messed up, so you are stating your family shuns exercise?

 

[Struct09]

Quick question, when you train you always feel really pumped and you're body's rockhard. If your fat percentage is really low and you're high on muscle would your body feel like that all the time or would you just feel normal?

When I bring my bodyfat % down really low, the only thing I notice is that I feel colder more often. Which makes sense.

 

[Urban Scholar]

thats pretty messed up, so you are stating your family shuns exercise?

Not really, its just that their still getting used to the fact the fat kid I was is long gone since my teen years. I guess maybe because they feel its so hard to do yet I manage might have to do with something. They aren't in the wrong just overly worried I figure

 

[Jirotrom]

Not really, its just that their still getting used to the fact the fat kid I was is long gone since my teen years. I guess maybe because they feel its so hard to do yet I manage might have to do with something. They aren't in the wrong just overly worried I figure

maybe you should explain to them that you are trying to have a healthy lifestyle.

 

[yacobod]

just tell them you want to look like brad pitt in fight club

they'll understand

 

[Urban Scholar]

maybe you should explain to them that you are trying to have a healthy lifestyle.

Yeah your right, I haven't really done that up to now. Thanks!

 

[Slo]

OK so I got back in exercising regularly. My problem isn't so much getting back into it. The problem is my family they aren't exactly supporters of my fitness awareness. To keep this short eating alot of food and next to no exercise seems ok.

Where as running and working out every other day and eating really healthy meals isn't. You have to keep in mind I'm 5'11 & weight 150 and eat really well in my opinion. Not that I need their support because I do this because I like it but its a short of mental drag. Anyone have this problem?

Speaking of toxic people: http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle.do?id=636910

 

[Anton Sugar]

Quick question, when you train you always feel really pumped and you're body's rockhard. If your fat percentage is really low and you're high on muscle would your body feel like that all the time or would you just feel normal?

No...that would mean your blood is constantly being pumped to those muscle. And that wouldn't be good.

"High on muscle"? I've never snorted biceps before.

 

[Jirotrom]

Yeah your right, I haven't really done that up to now. Thanks!

i mean... dont offend them, do it in a tactful way.

No...that would mean your blood is constantly being pumped to those muscle. And that wouldn't be good.

"High on muscle"? I've never snorted biceps before.

blood is constantly being pumped to those muscles just not at a high volume.

 

[industrian]

Not really, its just that their still getting used to the fact the fat kid I was is long gone since my teen years. I guess maybe because they feel its so hard to do yet I manage might have to do with something. They aren't in the wrong just overly worried I figure

My parents tried the "overly worried" thing in 2005-06 when I lost a ton of weight. They claimed I was anorexic/bulemic or something, but I just laughed at them as it was very clear that I cycled/walked 10-12 miles a day and was at the gym 3 days a week. The fact that they showed no concern when I put the weight back on last year told me all I needed to know really.

Speaking of toxic people: http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle.do?id=636910

It's a good article, and fits with the above.

 

[Anton Sugar]

i mean... dont offend them, do it in a tactful way.


blood is constantly being pumped to those muscles just not at a high volume.

Oh come on.

Somewhat related to that is this bit on "muscles at rest":

The modern fitness industry's concept of "toning" muscles is specious--it might sound cool, but it lacks any tangible and definable meaning. The term "muscle tone" or tonus describes an electrophysiological phenomenon, a measure of ionic flow across muscle cell membranes. It can be thought of as the muscle's readiness to do anaerobic work. The more fit the muscle, the more electrophysiological activity it exhibits at rest. Lack of exercise leads to poor tone, aerobic exercise improves tone a little bit, low-intensity weight training improves tone more, and high-intensity training improves tone the fastest. As a test, go poke the traps or quads of an elite weightlifter at rest, if she'll let you. They'll be hard as rock. The same muscles of an elite road cyclist as rest will be firm, but not hard. Then compare the athletes' muscle tone to that of a sedentary person. The results will be quite enlightening. Most exercise programs that claim to improve muscle tone are actually lower-intensity hypertrophy programs and are only moderately effective for improving muscle tone. If "tone" is the goal, strength is the method.

 

[Anton Sugar]

Speaking of toxic people: http://www.t-nation.com/readArticle.do?id=636910

Honestly, the only person who EVER held back my training was my girlfriend, completely inadvertently. Skip meals to do stuff with her, get drunk with her, stay up late night having sex (or just watching a movie), etc. Really hard to balance that sort.

 

[yacobod]

it would be almost negligent of me to not post this

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDIJQmL4Lzs&feature=related

pump talk w/out the obligatory arnold clip no way

 

[Nemo]

No...that would mean your blood is constantly being pumped to those muscle. And that wouldn't be good.

"High on muscle"? I've never snorted biceps before.

How the hell I wrote that is beyond me. :lol

Anyways, thanks for the answers. This summer is going to be work + gym everyday for me! Got my schedule setup and will be working my ass off.

 

[Anton Sugar]

This is what I do when I hit a PR now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0ntK5l4MQw&fmt=18

 

[Jason's Ultimatum]

Eating a tuna fish sandwhich right now. Finished off the chicken and two rolls earlier. I'm starting to get stuffed with all this eating.

 

[Captain Glanton]

This is what I do when I hit a PR now.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0ntK5l4MQw&fmt=18

That guy has the freakiest build I've ever seen. He's like an Extend-O version of Anderson Silva.

 

[Jason's Ultimatum]

There's this lesbian, butched up woman at my gym who's like 5'2. Thin but muscular. She workouts with the powerlifters in the back of the gym, and my one friend who use to lift them would always tell everyone how she could pull in the high 400s. I keep telling him that when you're that short, the bar is already up in the air! :lol :lol

 

[Jirotrom]

Eating a tuna fish sandwhich right now. Finished off the chicken and two rolls earlier. I'm starting to get stuffed with all this eating.

you never want to be hungry.

 

[neojubei]

Can't spell activity without activ....e.

Uhhhhh.


*shrug* It's all about intensity. You can make anything a good workout if you truly lay down the effort.

ok, I've always wanted to learn. I think I will mix it up by jogging as well.

 

[Jirotrom]

ok, I've always wanted to learn. I think I will mix it up by jogging as well.

i hate jogging, ice skating sounds alot more fun.

 

[Captain Glanton]

Quick question, when you train you always feel really pumped and you're body's rockhard. If your fat percentage is really low and you're high on muscle would your body feel like that all the time or would you just feel normal?

I find that feeling good/strong/hard comes to feel normal. When I've had periods where I didn't exercise [even just over Christmas or something], it shocks me to think that feeling so weak/soft/bad is what's normal for most Americans.

 

[Jason's Ultimatum]

Since over-eating on protein is bad for you, do you think with me eating 180 grams or a bit more (I weigh 160) would be bad for me?

 

[Anton Sugar]

Since over-eating on protein is bad for you, do you think with me eating 180 grams or a bit more (I weigh 160) would be bad for me?

Overeating protein is bad for you? I've heard speculation about liver problems, but are there any studies? Just curious.

I weigh 180 and get about 200g a day. I know plenty of bodybuilders who overload (2x bodyweight in grams) just to be absolutely damned sure they're getting it.

 

[Sol..]

Overeating protein is bad for you? I've heard speculation about liver problems, but are there any studies? Just curious.

I weigh 180 and get about 200g a day. I know plenty of bodybuilders who overload (2x bodyweight in grams) just to be absolutely damned sure they're getting it.

I think the liver problem thing has to do with replacing all carbs with protein and how the process can start a natural creation of some toxin in the body. Fuck my cousin was telling me about this not two weeks ago (she's a biochemist). I'm sure you can find it with a quick google search.

 

[Nemo]

I find that feeling good/strong/hard comes to feel normal. When I've had periods where I didn't exercise [even just over Christmas or something], it shocks me to think that feeling so weak/soft/bad is what's normal for most Americans.

That's true, between my lazy and bodybuilding periods I'm like 2 different persons. I always feel really guilty for eating stuff high on fat/sugar/whatever when I'm training, even always watch the nutritional value on the back. But don't care when eating 2 whole packs of Kinder chocolate bars if I haven't trained in over a week or so. Guess not only your body changes but your whole inside as well.

 

[Struct09]

I think the liver problem thing has to do with replacing all carbs with protein and how the process can start a natural creation of some toxin in the body. Fuck my cousin was telling me about this not two weeks ago (she's a biochemist). I'm sure you can find it with a quick google search.

If your body is trying to rapidly convert amino acids (protein) into glucose (carbs) it can result in a build up of ammonia since your body can't convert it to urine quick enough. This is a problem you'd see if your diet was nearly all protein with no carbohydrates or fat, and is something you'd suffer if you experienced Rabbit Starvation.

Too much protein can likely be harmful, but my guess it would probably have to be A LOT extra if you're eating normally (having carbohydrates and fat in your diet).

 

[Captain Glanton]

Inspired by the truly amazing OP in the Ninja Gaiden II official thread on the Gaming side, I've decided to redo and improve the OP here.

One thing I'd like to have is a nice banner at the top of the thread. Unfortunately, my photoshop skills are more 'shit' than 'nice.' Anyone have a few minutes to work something up? I'm open to good ideas, but I'd definitely like for it to be more inventive than just an old Arnold pic. And nothing that will get us locked!

Thanks!

 

[Anton Sugar]

Inspired by the truly amazing OP in the Ninja Gaiden II official thread on the Gaming side, I've decided to redo and improve the OP here.

One thing I'd like to have is a nice banner at the top of the thread. Unfortunately, my photoshop skills are more 'shit' than 'nice.' Anyone have a few minutes to work something up? I'm open to good ideas, but I'd definitely like for it to be more inventive than just an old Arnold pic. And nothing that will get us locked!

Thanks!

I'm at work, but I'll find some essential pics to make a part of the banner Would only be fair to have a combo of power lifting, weightlifting, and bodybuilding greats.

 

[Google]

Does anyone have specific scheduling or tips for Pre-Season rugby training?

I need some advice for high intensity cardio sessions, as well as some general conditioning techniques.

There are plans all over the internet, but does anyone have anything specific?

 

[RumblingRosco]

A pair of food preparation questions, if someone would be so kind as to answer them I would appreciate it!

How do you prepare your tuna and oatmeal? Tuna, I don't hate, but I don't really love either, so I'm not sure how to eat it besides just choking it down.

Oatmeal, I have one of those big tubs of it (not the individual packages), and I'm trying to figure out ways to spice it up a bit without just loading it with sugar. I've found adding some sliced banana is nice, or even a drop of vanilla extract. Any other suggestions?

 

[Anton Sugar]

Mark Rippetoe in his early days:

Bill Starr, mentor of Rippetoe and a pillar of sport strength training:

David Rigert, Russian weightlifting champ:

Pyrros Dimas, Greek weightlifting national hero:

John Grimek, classic bodybuilder:

Bill Pearl, bodybuilding legend:

Reg Park, classic bodybuilder:

I have an awesome pic of Arnold that has to be included, it's at home.

 

[Nemo]

A pair of food preparation questions, if someone would be so kind as to answer them I would appreciate it!

How do you prepare your tuna and oatmeal? Tuna, I don't hate, but I don't really love either, so I'm not sure how to eat it besides just choking it down.

Most people I know use them on their sandwiches along with mayo and other stuff. I always put some on a plate, along with some leftover rice. Sambal, or any other kind of hot sauce, that up and you have a great meal. And since I eat it cold, it's great as a midnight snack when you need to grab something from the fridge.

 

[Google]

Most people I know use them on their sandwiches along with mayo and other stuff. I always put some on a plate, along with some leftover rice. Sambal, or any other kind of hot sauce, that up and you have a great meal. And since I eat it cold, it's great as a midnight snack when you need to grab something from the fridge.

It's fairly harsh, but I have my Tuna like this:

Bed of Lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers, with a can of tuna drained and sprinkled onto the lettuce.

Throw a bunch of pepper on it, and if your diet allows, have a piece of toast to go with it.

 

[Anton Sugar]

 

[Captain Glanton]

Does anyone have specific scheduling or tips for Pre-Season rugby training?

I need some advice for high intensity cardio sessions, as well as some general conditioning techniques.

There are plans all over the internet, but does anyone have anything specific?

BigGreenMat is the one you want to talk to.

A pair of food preparation questions, if someone would be so kind as to answer them I would appreciate it!

How do you prepare your tuna and oatmeal? Tuna, I don't hate, but I don't really love either, so I'm not sure how to eat it besides just choking it down.

Oatmeal, I have one of those big tubs of it (not the individual packages), and I'm trying to figure out ways to spice it up a bit without just loading it with sugar. I've found adding some sliced banana is nice, or even a drop of vanilla extract. Any other suggestions?

I put my oatmeal in with my protein mix and skim milk and some natural peanut butter for my 'first lunch.'