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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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07-08-2013, 10:29 PM | #962 |
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1/2 banana 1 serving oatmeal 5g creatine mono 1 scoop whey trutein 1 raw egg chunk of natty pb milk notes: only use the creatine in one shake, cheaper and healthier than a weight gainer. Last edited by lead_block; 07-08-2013 at 11:43 PM.. |
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Workout: Man, did I ever pay for that 2.5 hour power workout on Saturday. I was already depleted, apparently. I could do one set at my normal depletion weight, and then I had to just keep moving down, even during my sets, just to complete the 15 reps. It was AWFUL. I was just DONE. But, that's okay. The point is depletion, not muscle building. Leg Extension - 3 sets, 15 reps Leg Curl - 3 sets, 15 reps Chest Press - 3 sets, 15 reps Pulldown - 3 sets, 20 reps Shoulder Press - 2 sets, 15 reps DB Curls - 2 sets, 15 reps Leg Extension - 2 sets, 20 reps Leg Curl - 2 sets, 20 reps Incline Press - 2 sets, 15 reps Seated Cable Row - 2 sets, 20 reps Machine Lateral Raise - 2 sets, 15 reps Tricep Rope Pushdown - 2 sets, 20 reps Went home, mowed the lawn, played a 90 minute soccer game after. First half, I was still dead, but seemed to catch a second wind in the second half. Moved around a lot better. Nutrition: Lots of Black Coffee 24 oz grilled chicken breast Trutein shake Casein shake Totals: 1,268 cals, 39g carbs, 16g fat, 243g protein |
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OK, I got into my doc early and I know you all give several ****s about whether I live or die so I'll share what he told me. He said that low globulin levels are common with vigorous exercise. It just means my immune system is depleted as a result of being exhausted. He said all of my other #s confirmed that I'm fine. I just need to rest.
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Well, I took no-xplode during a night workout a couple weeks ago and was up till 6 AM, but I didn't sleep in my usual bed that night, so I thought maybe that was the problem. Well, I had a night workout yesterday and same shit. I think no-xplode has more caffeine than most pre-workouts.
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07-09-2013, 01:25 PM | #968 |
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I rested Friday-Sunday after that discussion. I just did some biking and a quick 3 mile run on Sunday night. I did legs on Monday & I felt great.
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I don't want to come across as being a dick or starting an argument, but I have a question about some of the workouts being mentioned. So, some guys want to do a program over several weeks to enable them to bench press 300+lbs, or squat 400+ lbs or whatever. My question is, what is coveted about the ability to do such feats unless you are either 1. competing, or 2. making a living as an athlete? Point is, I'm a very active guy. Used to do triathlons prior to a shoulder injury. I play sports with my kids and other adults, etc. I can't find a single reason that I'd need to be able to bench press 300 plus lbs, or squat 400+ lbs. Please enlighten me.
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Pushing yourself helps you grow physically, mentally, and even emotionally. It helps burn stress. It helps you clear your mind. It gives you a feeling of accomplishment. It gives you confidence. Simply doing the same thing over and over without setting goals, seeking improvement, etc. is monotonous. I'm not into lifting, but I run, box, etc. I want to run faster and farther. I want to throw cleaner hooks. I want to do a better job of recognizing and identifying feints. I'm never going to fight Mayweather. I'm never going to run in the Olympics. I like the way I feel when I achieve a goal. I like the way I look at the pool. Frankly, I like knowing that I can handle myself in the extremely unlikely event that such a situation should arise.
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I think Henry Rollins summed it up best though. "The Iron is the best antidepressant I have ever found. There is no better way to fight weakness than with strength. Once the mind and body have been awakened to their true potential, it's impossible to turn back. The Iron never lies to you. You can walk outside and listen to all kinds of talk, get told that you're a god or a total bastard. The Iron will always kick you the real deal. The Iron is the great reference point, the all-knowing perspective giver. Always there like a beacon in the pitch black. I have found the Iron to be my greatest friend. It never freaks out on me, never runs. Friends may come and go. But two hundred pounds is always two hundred pounds." Last edited by BigCatDaddy; 07-09-2013 at 02:36 PM.. |
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