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*.* 2013 General Fitness Thread *.*
Welcome to 2013! Now get your ass in top physical condition!
**From the 2012 Thread** If you want to get back into lifting, or need a new lifting routine, START HERE: http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wi...inner_Programs If you have questions about the SS programs, look here: http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ Keep in mind that you're a novice lifter for a longer period of time than you think you are. Novice lifting can last anywhere from a few months to a year or two, depending on how hard you hit the weights and where you started. Once you've reached the point where you don't make regular progress on the SS program, you are ready to move on to the intermediate stage, which can last you for a good number of years. Find it HERE: http://madcow.hostzi.com/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm If you're a very advanced lifter (many, many years of CONSISTENT weight training), then there are lot of programs out there, and which one you pick is simply a matter of preference. If you're really that advanced, you should know what works for you and what doesn't by this point. |
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06-04-2013, 09:25 PM | #466 |
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But I have a couple questions..
The first one is for my fat friend. He's been trying to lose weight and consulting me all the while. He started maybe a month or so ago at 280. He's been doing mostly cardio but says he lifts weights occasionally. I told him he shouldn't even bother with weight lifting at this point because he's not going to build a whole lot of muscle while only taking in around 1000 calories a day. Plus muscle weighs more than fat and I figured he may get discouraged if he actually were able to cut down on fat but gain muscle in its place and have the scale show a number he'd be disappointed in. I said, if I were him, I wouldn't even lift a weight until I hit around 220. Do you disagree? Should he lift some while trying to lose a massive amount of weight? |
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06-04-2013, 09:28 PM | #467 |
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The second one is for me..
I recently stumbled upon some shit that kind of scared me. I'm not sure if its true or not so I figured I'd ask you CP geniuses. Anyway, I was reading about the "relation" (if there even is one) between cancer growth and the internal pH of the body. From what I read, the body should have a slight alkaline pH for optimum health. I've even read things that have said every single cancer patient has an acidic pH in their body. Anyone know if this is true? |
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Even if his muscles don't get super big because lack of intake, I think that weightlifting is probably the most efficient way to burn calories. I'm no expert though... Also he'll gain n00b muscle, regardless of diet during the first few weeks of weight lifting....at least, I think that's what would happen. One of these smarter guys might be able to corroborate that. |
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06-05-2013, 05:14 AM | #476 | |
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06-05-2013, 05:18 AM | #477 | |
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But if it works for you, then awesome. My gym is different from the norm so I can't judge.
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06-05-2013, 06:23 AM | #478 | |
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The principal behind lifting to lose weight is simple, muscle uses calories, fat doesn't so more muscle mass equals more calories needed just to maintain weight. Its not that the exercises used in lifting is burning those calories faster.There is negligible calorie burn from lifting compared to cardio. IMO anyone wanting to lose weight should lift and do whatever cardio they can. Add a good diet to that and you have a 3 fold effect. |
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06-05-2013, 06:39 AM | #479 | |
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The great thing about lifting is the lean body mass changes one undergoes. Where most people fail is that cardio tends to me you hungrier than lifting, so you have a tendency to overeat a bit more. If you have self control, though, that's not a problem. |
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