Life *.* 2013 General Fitness Thread *.* - Page 73

**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.

BigCatDaddy · 07-11-2013, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

Welcome to crossfit, baby!!!!

KIWF!

Omaha · 07-11-2013, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Silock

What about biking? I love it, but I'm too poor to afford a bike that I will only rarely use.

I had been biking quite a bit for the last 5 years so I figured it was time to get a really nice road bike. I was biking enough to justify that, right? I tested several bikes over several months until I found the one that just felt perfect for me. It was out of my price range, but it was so perfect that I bought it anyway... for what I considered to be an obscene amount of money for a bike. About 2 months later, I started having neck pain while riding and after. After finally having an MRI, I found that I have bone spurs in my spine and road bikes put me in too much of an aggressive position. I had to go out & buy a hybrid bike to get me into a more upright position. Now I have a crazy expensive piece of garage art that makes me want to vomit every time I look at it.

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Originally Posted by tooge

biking is awesome. I bought a Specialized hybrid bike about 20 years ago and still use it today. Waaaay easier on the knees. Really tones up the calves too.

The hybrid that I just bought is a Specialized Sirrus. I love that thing.

Omaha · 07-11-2013, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

KIWF!

I had to do it.

BigCatDaddy · 07-11-2013, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

I had to do it.

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**ChiefGator** · 07-11-2013, 08:25 AM

Yeah, biking is damn good exercise, and if you don't live in the middle of nowhere, can be a part of your daily routine.

I used to walk to work and back, which was a good hour each day. But then my job moved me off campus and I am forced to drive. Quite detrimental to my overall health.

**Buehler445** · 07-11-2013, 08:36 AM

Pest,

I've done some sprinting instead of LSD running. If I run LSD more than once a week I get shin splints BAD. I've done some sprints and longer mid distance with some success. I still have to ice my shins but at least I can keep going.

I'm not familiar with sprint 8, but I usually try to do some interval or ladder training. If you're on a round track you can adjust the recovery time as you improve. I did better when I ran with a buddy to push me.

My advice is to not go all out for awhile. That's a good way to shred every muscle you have. Even 90% is way different than all out. I pulled my hammy in college and never want to do it again so I always run into my sprint. Back up 10 yards and ease into it.

But I like sprinting. I ran track and cross country in high school and if I'm just working out its a lot easier for me to get up for 100M than it is for 5 miles.

**Buehler445** · 07-11-2013, 08:40 AM

Ohhhh sprint 8 is on a treadmill. Yeah. Disregard everything I said.

**Saul Good** · 07-11-2013, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Ohhhh sprint 8 is on a treadmill. Yeah. Disregard everything I said.

Hell no. Don't do it on a treadmill.

**Buehler445** · 07-11-2013, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Saul Good

Hell no. Don't do it on a treadmill.

Maybe I missed something. I googled it and it brought up some treadmill site. If there is a program outside of the treadmill, do it on a track.

Omaha · 07-11-2013, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

Maybe I missed something. I googled it and it brought up some treadmill site. If there is a program outside of the treadmill, do it on a track.

You just need something to keep time and some open space. Treadmills are the suck. Stay away from them.

**ChiefGator** · 07-11-2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Buehler445

I've done some sprinting instead of LSD running. If I run LSD more than once a week I get shin splints BAD.

I never run when I'm on LSD. Usually just sit around and giggle and occasionally say 'Woah!'

**morphius** · 07-11-2013, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Saul Good

Hell no. Don't do it on a treadmill.

I hate running, so I do my HIIT cardio on an elliptical machine.

**Buehler445** · 07-11-2013, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Omaha

You just need something to keep time and some open space. Treadmills are the suck. Stay away from them.

I'd agree with that. Although a track is easier on your joints. I just googled sprint 8 and the first 5 links were vision treadmills or something.

Sorry for the confusion. So yeah. We're back to regarding my initial post. Especially the parts about keeping yourself in one piece.

**The Franchise** · 07-11-2013, 09:43 AM

Went to go pick up the kids last night and saw two high school aged guys running sprints up a hill with weighted vests on. Bastards....

**Saul Good** · 07-11-2013, 09:51 AM

The problem with a treadmill is that you can't sprint at a constant speed for 30 seconds. If you can keep up with the treadmill, it's too slow at the beginning. If it's fast enough at the beginning, you won't be able to keep up with it at the end.

Get a couple hundred yard long space to run. Sprint for 30 seconds, then slowly jog back for 90 seconds. It should be pretty close to even.

01-02-2013, 02:41 PM
penguinz Supporter Join Date: Mar 2003 Casino cash: $1687626	**. 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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07-11-2013, 08:25 AM	#1085
ChiefGator Can these boys not play? Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Northcentral Florida Casino cash: $7182956	Yeah, biking is damn good exercise, and if you don't live in the middle of nowhere, can be a part of your daily routine. I used to walk to work and back, which was a good hour each day. But then my job moved me off campus and I am forced to drive. Quite detrimental to my overall health. __________________ - Mark
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07-11-2013, 08:36 AM	#1086
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $354734	Pest, I've done some sprinting instead of LSD running. If I run LSD more than once a week I get shin splints BAD. I've done some sprints and longer mid distance with some success. I still have to ice my shins but at least I can keep going. I'm not familiar with sprint 8, but I usually try to do some interval or ladder training. If you're on a round track you can adjust the recovery time as you improve. I did better when I ran with a buddy to push me. My advice is to not go all out for awhile. That's a good way to shred every muscle you have. Even 90% is way different than all out. I pulled my hammy in college and never want to do it again so I always run into my sprint. Back up 10 yards and ease into it. But I like sprinting. I ran track and cross country in high school and if I'm just working out its a lot easier for me to get up for 100M than it is for 5 miles.
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07-11-2013, 08:40 AM	#1087
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $354734	Ohhhh sprint 8 is on a treadmill. Yeah. Disregard everything I said.
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07-11-2013, 09:43 AM	#1094
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07-11-2013, 09:51 AM	#1095
Saul Good Quit your bullshit Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Bored of winning Casino cash: $10052799	The problem with a treadmill is that you can't sprint at a constant speed for 30 seconds. If you can keep up with the treadmill, it's too slow at the beginning. If it's fast enough at the beginning, you won't be able to keep up with it at the end. Get a couple hundred yard long space to run. Sprint for 30 seconds, then slowly jog back for 90 seconds. It should be pretty close to even. __________________ Today is not a good day to be a pussy.
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