*.* 2013 General Fitness Thread *.*

[penguinz]

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.

[Buehler445]

Originally Posted by BigBeauford

I have been getting into running more lately, and ran 5.80 miles in 59 mins. Trying to work up to a sub 1 hour 10k. Anyone who runs a lot have any tips? I am about 235 lbs, so I know cutting down some more lbs will help.

If you're running on the road, run on both sides of the road. The crown on the road will have one leg higher than the other and you will likely get injured. Tracks are the same way.

Don't just hammer distance. Work some intervals.

[BigBeauford]

Originally Posted by Buehler445

If you're running on the road, run on both sides of the road. The crown on the road will have one leg higher than the other and you will likely get injured. Tracks are the same way.

Don't just hammer distance. Work some intervals.

Solid advice. I do intervals on a treadmill once a week. Usually 5x800 with .25 miles of a jog speed in between.

[Simply Red]

I'd like to go back to eating for a moment - I know many of you eat after you complete your workout, is this truly the best? does it matter, just when you eat?

I know this and many of my questions are old and q's but bear with me as I knock the dust off.

[Hammock Parties]

I'm traveling and forgot my sneakers at home.

Still got in a good workout at the hotel gym.

No excuses you weaklings.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

I'd like to go back to eating for a moment - I know many of you eat after you complete your workout, is this truly the best? does it matter, just when you eat?

I know this and many of my questions are old and q's but bear with me as I knock the dust off.

I actually does not according to what I read. There's no magic window. I think it's just a good idea to do it sometime within 24 hours, though. Get your protein old man.

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by Pam Oliver's Forehead

I'm traveling and forgot my sneakers at home.

Still got in a good workout at the hotel gym.

No excuses you weaklings.

I worked out tonight - it's coming back.

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by Pam Oliver's Forehead

I actually does not according to what I read. There's no magic window. I think it's just a good idea to do it sometime within 24 hours, though. Get your protein old man.

i made a beautiful stir-fry tonight - but I HAD to eat when I got home, I was starved. Let it digest for an hour and kicked it to the gym. Is this wrong? Am I somehow depriving myself, here?

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

I'd like to go back to eating for a moment - I know many of you eat after you complete your workout, is this truly the best? does it matter, just when you eat?

I know this and many of my questions are old and q's but bear with me as I knock the dust off.

Just eat.

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by Silock

Just eat.

Thanks.

[BigBeauford]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

I'd like to go back to eating for a moment - I know many of you eat after you complete your workout, is this truly the best? does it matter, just when you eat?

I know this and many of my questions are old and q's but bear with me as I knock the dust off.

This probably isn't the most super scientific explanation, but during catabolism where your muscles are broken down after a workout, this is the time to be munching on high quality foods to help repair. Don't waste it by counteracting with a Big Mac!

[Silock]

Big Macs are great for mass gains. #realtalk

[big nasty kcnut]

Tomorrow the gym near me open because it a long drive to the other gym. Plus I like to walk to my gym sometime

[Silock]

wat

[el borracho]

Attempted a PR on the bench yesterday morning... missed it by >< much (think I fatigued myself on some of the prior sets). Probably try again next Monday, even though I haven't been going ultra-heavy two weeks in a row. Going to do slightly less reps on the early sets and see if that makes the difference.

[el borracho]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

I'd like to go back to eating for a moment - I know many of you eat after you complete your workout, is this truly the best? does it matter, just when you eat?

I know this and many of my questions are old and q's but bear with me as I knock the dust off.

If you are lifting heavy (to you) weights all the time, then you need to eat all the time. So, yes, eat after you lift; then eat again a few hours later; then eat again a few hours after that, and so on.