Originally Posted by luv (Post 8560470)

I posted this in the weight loss thread, but I thought some in here would have some good resources to recommend as well. I'm looking for some good articles or other material regarding stress and its affect on the body. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Originally Posted by chiefs2012 (Post 8560483)

vitamin c for cortisol control

Originally Posted by lewdog (Post 8560479)

I used to have a ton of articles about it but I can't find them now. :hmmm:

Anyway, look up articles about cortisol, a hormone in found in the body. It is linked to increased fat at storage, blood sugar levels and thyroid dysfunction when it is present too much in the body such as during periods of chronic stress.

Originally Posted by NewChief (Post 8560531)

I'm sort of in between on what I'm doing. Got bored with 5x5, so I'm switching over to doing a lot more CrossFit type kettlebell exercises.

Originally Posted by chiefs2012 (Post 8560619)

https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Fl...61160540565329

If you're looking for something unconventional

Originally Posted by lewdog (Post 8561013)

New pet peeve, friends who post facebook statuses about puking after Crossfit workouts or posting a status about every Crossfit workout they do. Wow, so hardcore....not.

Originally Posted by Omaha (Post 8561100)

Is the occasional workout post OK? I'm guilty of doing that maybe once/month. There's usually some other reason for sharing, ie. I did something stupid & it was funny.

Originally Posted by lewdog (Post 8561111)

Occasional is totally fine! I actually enjoy some of the videos they put up from time to time but some people post shit every damn day. Some workout named Sue, then Helen, then Debbie, then Alabama! And the puking thing is just super annoying because people comment on how hardcore they are for doing it. It wanna just say, you must not understand pre-workout nutrition and what you body needs (or doesn't need) before intense exercise.

Originally Posted by Omaha (Post 8561100)

Is the occasional workout post OK? I'm guilty of doing that maybe once/month. There's usually some other reason for sharing, ie. I did something stupid & it was funny.

Originally Posted by CHENZ A! (Post 8561453)

Occasionally is OK by me, but I'm with lewdog.. Some people are overkill when it comes to it. Some are just excited because they just started working out, and I understand that, but i swear some people just drive by a 24 hr fitness and "check in" there.

About the only time I'll ever even mention working out, or playing any of my sports is if it's something new or different from the norm.

Originally Posted by NewChief (Post 8560531)

I'm sort of in between on what I'm doing. Got bored with 5x5, so I'm switching over to doing a lot more CrossFit type kettlebell exercises.

Originally Posted by NewChief (Post 8561471)

Embedding now:

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qiuWB4rBfoQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

ROFL @1:45 "Dude... somebody wrote snatch up there."

Originally Posted by ChiefsOne (Post 8562463)

Why can't you do a strength portion and then a CF workout?

Originally Posted by Omaha (Post 8564708)

I did kettlebell/TRX/Ropes workout with a trainer over lunch yesterday & then a fairly hilly 22 mile group ride last night. Surprisingly, I couldn't fall asleep after that. I stared at the ceiling all night. I'm a mess today.

Originally Posted by el borracho (Post 8564334)

Does anybody supplement with flax seed oil or any of the fatty acids? I've read about them for ages but never tried. Now I'm curious if anybody has tried them and what your experience was.

Originally Posted by Omaha (Post 8564708)

I did kettlebell/TRX/Ropes workout with a trainer over lunch yesterday & then a fairly hilly 22 mile group ride last night. Surprisingly, I couldn't fall asleep after that. I stared at the ceiling all night. I'm a mess today.

Originally Posted by Stanley Nickels (Post 8568475)

I'd like a routine that helps me integrate traditional weightlifting, crossfit, tabata, and kettle bells. This likely sounds reeruned, because the results can come from dedicating yourself to any one of those methods... but hear me out.

Originally Posted by Silock (Post 8569490)

No, it sounds reeruned because it IS reeruned. You can't build a routine with that. You have to pick one, MAYBE two. Otherwise, they are at cross-purposes. You can't set a goal that you can build toward with such a wide array of exercise styles. The general goal of "being in shape" isn't good enough. You need specifics and measurables.



Why??

45 minutes of lifting is PLENTY. Hit the compounds, and forget the rest. Do cardio on the off days. If it's a matter of boredom, that's one thing. But "maximizing your potential" -- what do you even mean by that?

Just because you aren't doing some crazy ass workout doesn't mean what you are doing is ineffective. Just because you lift heavy for a few sets doesn't mean you're somehow sacrificing overall fitness for muscular shape. A strong body IS a fit body. You want to help your muscular endurance, strength and VO2max all at the same time? Good luck. You're going to have to sacrifice something. I lift like a powerlifter, but am not huge nor am I really all that strong. Why? Because I do soccer 6 days a week. Can't have it both ways.

15-18 working sets per workout should be more than enough. The compound exercises -- bench, standing overhead press, deadlifts, and squats -- will do everything for you that a kettlebell routine will as far as training your kinetic chain. And they give you the added benefit of linear progression and measurable, attainable goal-setting.

Do your cardio afterward or on off-days. Intervals twice a week, and a long run on the other one.

Originally Posted by lewdog (Post 8570651)

But shouldn't I be puking because I am working out so hard?! LMAO

As always, great post Silock. I don't think I have ever disagreed with what you have posted. Great stuff.

Originally Posted by chiefs2012 (Post 8571227)

Got a nasty one in tonight. I still got trouble with my squats. I think i've actually regressed some in that department, but I got a form tip tonight. I'm dropping the weight and working back up with better form (keeping the knees behind the toes). I felt some joint pain while hitting some reps on bench, so I'm going to start taking the fish oils again. I kind of got lazy with those.

Originally Posted by chiefs2012 (Post 8571227)

Got a nasty one in tonight. I still got trouble with my squats. I think i've actually regressed some in that department, but I got a form tip tonight. I'm dropping the weight and working back up with better form (keeping the knees behind the toes). I felt some joint pain while hitting some reps on bench, so I'm going to start taking the fish oils again. I kind of got lazy with those.

Originally Posted by lewdog (Post 8571320)

Keeping knees behind toes is a myth. If you track right with your hips and are going below parallel, your knees go over your toes and it is not a problem. Those trying to keep knees behind toes generally are sacrificing depth to a pretty great degree.

Originally Posted by Stanley Nickels (Post 8568475)

Okay, I come to you guys having searched through Reddit/r/fitness, bodybuilding.com, and crossfit.com.

I'd like a routine that helps me integrate traditional weightlifting, crossfit, tabata, and kettle bells. This likely sounds reeruned, because the results can come from dedicating yourself to any one of those methods... but hear me out.

I really like getting a good, full workout in. I'm just not the type of guy that can workout for half an hour, go home, and call it a day. I don't know why. When I work out, I like to be absolutely exhausted. I've recently been working out three days a week, with traditional strength training on day 1, a run (~6 mi.) on day 2, and on day 3 I do a combination of kettle bell exercises and three or four Tabata exercises.

I like the setup I have right now, but feel like I'm a) not maximizing my potential, and b) have no real structure to this. On day 3, I might do box jumps (frontwards and side-to-side) for tabata along with wall sits and do three or four kettle bell routines, but I don't know if they're the only ones, if I could be doing them better, etc.

What do you more fitness-knowledgeable guys think? I'd be forever in your gratitude. Basically, I'd like a workout that lasts ~1-2 hours, three times a week.

Originally Posted by ImuMamalukabubuday (Post 8571426)

You should probably try just checking out an actual CrossFit box. What you are describing is pretty much CrossFit. It entails all of that: heavy strength work, tabata work, kettle bells, box jumps, running, etc... If you aren't satisfied with a 1 hour CrossFit workout, then do a run in the mornings in addition. CrossFit is everything you mentioned, just mixed up so it's constantly varied every day.

Originally Posted by lewdog (Post 8571320)

Keeping knees behind toes is a myth. If you track right with your hips and are going below parallel, your knees go over your toes and it is not a problem. Those trying to keep knees behind toes generally are sacrificing depth to a pretty great degree.

Originally Posted by Silock (Post 8571378)

Have you tried box squats?

Originally Posted by Omaha (Post 8584445)

I've also been eating like crap lately. I really need to clean that up.

Originally Posted by Simply Red (Post 8584458)

Originally Posted by Silock (Post 8571382)

Yeah, my knees go over my toes quite a bit.

Originally Posted by chiefs2012 (Post 8571486)

I don't go below parallel. Yeah, i've heard it's more beneficial but i've tried it before and was waking up in the middle of the night because my knees hurt so bad.

Originally Posted by penguinz (Post 8584720)

Go lighter and work on your form. If a squat is done properly you will not have pain in your knees.

Originally Posted by chiefs2012 (Post 8605849)

belt? pussy. :D

assuming it has something to do with your hips?

i use the "pussy pad" so i'll stfu

what i said was i'm trying to keep my knees behind my toes...what i'm really trying to do is have my hips and knees break in one movement so the distance the knees are over the toes aren't AS MUCH

Originally Posted by chiefs2012 (Post 8605955)

i've just always used the pad...i'll squat without it next time

Originally Posted by DBOSHO (Post 8609258)

I think ive plateaud in the chest. None of my lifts are increasing. Help?

Originally Posted by DBOSHO (Post 8609258)

I think ive plateaud in the chest. None of my lifts are increasing. Help?

Originally Posted by chiefs2012 (Post 8609320)

eat more

Originally Posted by Silock (Post 8609427)

Cant always eat your way to muscles. Otherwise no one would ever need roids.

Originally Posted by lewdog (Post 8637770)

Anyone have any suggestions on where/what belt to get? I have used a 4" valeo, thin profile belt that provides support without cutting off all movement. However, the velcro on this belt last just a bit over a year. It no longer stays closed once I get up to near max weights.

I wouldn't mind a thin leather belt but those are hard to find. All I see are the huge, thick powerlifting belts.

Originally Posted by Aspengc8 (Post 8638065)

Check out http://www.prowriststraps.com/weight...t_workout_belt or elitefts.com

I used that same valeo and honestly would stay away from velcro. Yeah, it feels more comfortable than the notched belts, but if it busts open mid lift your screwed.

Originally Posted by Silock (Post 8670411)

Did the mile relay race today.

My 1.1 mile time was 5:30. Not bad. Not the fastest, though, which was around 5:18 or so.