Life *.* 2013 General Fitness Thread *.* - Page 17

**penguinz** · 01-02-2013, 02:41 PM

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.

NewChief · 04-23-2013, 08:03 PM

Oh. And I pulled 5x365 on deads without any problem today.

Last time I got up to that weight, I ended up hurting my elbow/bicep because I was bending my arms when lifting. I'm ready to keep going up, now, though because it feels good.

Omaha · 04-23-2013, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by NewChief

Exactly what most places around here are charging as well. That's why I saw this place as a good market presence. Hopefully other gyms follow suit as well (though I don't honestly care, because I probably won't do Crossfit).

I actually thought this gym was a shitty Crossfit gym, but their website actually looks decent, as they require a fundamentals workshop prior to doing any classes. The workshop covers:

That being said, that's a shit ton of stuff to try to cover in 3 sessions. I imagine most people would experience information overload.

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Originally Posted by lewdog

That is where you can tell shitty coaching starts. Instead of doing the basics, they try to cram in as much shit as they can so people can get started going made up WODs that include exercises some people should NEVER be doing. Their is not systematic progress for individual's athletic ability. Instead it is, "hey the workout today is something called FRAN, go to it." The mantra, "you don't have to be good at it, just do it" couldn't be further from wrong with anything involving weight lifting.

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Originally Posted by NewChief

The good news about Crossfit is that market saturation is hitting (at least around here), and some gyms are realizing they can just put up "Crossfit" and attract a ton of people without actually knowing a damned thing about it and charging bottom dollar. One of our gyms is $75 a month per family for unlimited CrossFit, Childcare, Tanning, and Group Classes, plus a full service "regular' gym. That's what a normal gym costs here. If a few more gyms do that, it's going to drive down the price of the rest of the Crossfit community in the area (which is ridiculously priced).

My gym requires 10 half hour 1 on 1 training sessions with a coach before one can become a member. The coaching is quite good at my gym, but I have heard the same horror stories that you guys have heard.

My gym is $150/mo with a yr commitment (or $200/mo month to month). There is no tanning (seriously????) or childcare.

Omaha · 04-23-2013, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by NewChief

My best workshop I've done was an RKC kettlebell workshop. It covered three movements:

Swing
Snatch
Turkish Get Up.

Three hours for three movements. Then the instructor rode my ass at the gym every time he saw me for the next 3 weeks to correct me.

I'm a big fan of kettlebells, too.

**lewdog** · 04-23-2013, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by NewChief

Oh. And I pulled 5x365 on deads without any problem today.

Last time I got up to that weight, I ended up hurting my elbow/bicep because I was bending my arms when lifting. I'm ready to keep going up, now, though because it feels good.

Solid deads, man!

I think you said you weight around 180lbs?

**lewdog** · 04-23-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

I'm a big fan of kettlebells, too....

And cocks.

FYP for accuracy.

NewChief · 04-23-2013, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

Solid deads, man!

I think you said you weight around 180lbs?

I'm at 190 right now. Still haven't shed my winter weight but am starting to work it off.

Omaha · 04-23-2013, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewdog

FYP for accuracy.

Ass

**lewdog** · 04-23-2013, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by NewChief

I'm at 190 right now. Still haven't shed my winter weight but am starting to work it off.

Right where I am at too. I could stand to lose 10lbs or so. But I have never been super cut-up anyway.

NewChief · 04-23-2013, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

Right where I am at too. I could stand to lose 10lbs or so. But I have never been super cut-up anyway.

I was at 205 a month ago...

Felt like a chubby bitch when we went to Florida for Spring Break. I certainly didn't time my cut right for that trip to the beach.

Omaha · 04-23-2013, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

Right where I am at too. I could stand to lose 10lbs or so. But I have never been super cut-up anyway.

You should try crossfit. I'm ripped, bitch!

**lewdog** · 04-23-2013, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

You should try crossfit. I'm ripped, bitch!

And I am stronger and bigger than you.

Next!

Blocked out my face to decrease your chance of further hurting your wrist...if you know what I mean.

Omaha · 04-23-2013, 09:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewdog

And I am stronger and bigger than you.

Next!

Blocked out my face to decrease your chance of further hurting your wrist...if you know what I mean.

Pffft... the cactus is bigger.

Silock · 04-23-2013, 10:18 PM

I wish I were big. The sheer amount of soccer I play keeps me from ever really building a lot of muscle.

Setsuna · 04-23-2013, 10:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lewdog

And I am stronger and bigger than you.

Next!

Blocked out my face to decrease your chance of further hurting your wrist...if you know what I mean.

I find this offensive. I feel like someone is stroking a noose right now planning my death.

**Buehler445** · 04-23-2013, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

I wish I were big. The sheer amount of soccer I play keeps me from ever really building a lot of muscle.

Eh, I don't know. I ran cross country in high school and I was huge compared to all the rest of those skinny bastards. I wasn't enormous, but I was a hell of a lot bigger than anybody else out there.

01-02-2013, 02:41 PM
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