*.* 2014 General Fitness Thread *.*

[penguinz]

Welcome to 2014! Now get your ass in top physical condition!

No one else started it so here it is!

**From the 2013 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]

Originally Posted by lewdog

Have definitely read the study. Very interesting.

You sell supplements? Online, store or both?

Yep. About 99 percent of my sales are online.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by Aspengc8

Exogenous supplementation of testosterone, whether its from intra-muscular injection, orals, OTC legal 'boosters' or administered by doctor for someone suffering from low T/thyroid issues, does not automatically mean they will build tons of muscle or experience subsequent performance gains. All it does is increase protein synthesis at the cellular level, allowing the user to recover faster and rebuild faster, provided that the building blocks are there (ie diet is is check). This is why you will see morons take gear that are clueless, and gain 10lbs of water weight, only to end up back at square 1.

This topic is starting to get silly, as there is a ton of mis-information and misnomers being thrown around now..

No, it does not.

may
can
could

Insert as you see fit for generalized ambiguity that benefits your/my side of the debate.

However:



which lead to:

From about the 2:30 mark:

[Dunit35]

Do you gays recommend any vitamins for appetite control? Help me eat less. From what I'm reading omega 3, vitamin B, and fiber pills help control hunger and make you feel full.

I'm down 16 pounds in about two months but I know it could be more.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by lewdog

Have definitely read the study. Very interesting.

You sell supplements? Online, store or both?

Yep. About 99 percent of my sales are online.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by Dunit35

Do you gays recommend any vitamins for appetite control? Help me eat less. From what I'm reading omega 3, vitamin B, and fiber pills help control hunger and make you feel full.

I'm down 16 pounds in about two months but I know it could be more.

What are your goals? People get too caught up on the scale and don't take into consideration body composition. You don't want to be skinny-fat just to see a lower number on the gravitational pull of your body mass. At least I wouldn't anyways.

[Dunit35]

I was 242 when I started in February. I'm at 226 now. My goal is 210. I'm doing 30 minutes of cardio 3-4 times a week and adding weight lifting. I'm trying to eat less, works sometimes.

My main goal is to lose weight/fat and get stronger. Which means I'll add a few pounds through muscle.

[Aspengc8]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

No, it does not.

may
can
could

Insert as you see fit for generalized ambiguity that benefits your/my side of the debate.

Like I already said, the stuff that dude is on is completely different than what professional/college athletes take. That kid has a video on his drug routine, and takes grams and grams of different bodybuilding compounds to get where he wants. Athletes don't even take the same compounds, and barely a fraction of the amount he does. TRT brings you to normal levels, not into his 'swole zone'.

I'm not even sure what you are trying to debate at this point? You don't seem to understand how different compounds work, and I could care less what people choose to do with supplementation, so whats left?

[Aspengc8]

Originally Posted by Dunit35

I was 242 when I started in February. I'm at 226 now. My goal is 210. I'm doing 30 minutes of cardio 3-4 times a week and adding weight lifting. I'm trying to eat less, works sometimes.

My main goal is to lose weight/fat and get stronger. Which means I'll add a few pounds through muscle.

Good luck my friend. You are searching for the 'Holy Grail' (losing fat and gaining muscle at the same time). It's hard to serve two masters at once. If you try to focus on two things at the same time, you limit the possibility of gaining success at either...

.. unless you are new to weight training, extremely out of shape, coming off a long hiatus or on massive amounts of steroids. Then by all means, carry on!

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Yep. About 99 percent of my sales are online.

Website? Many of us here buy supplements online.

[Dunit35]

Should I worry more about cardio right now? To lose weight. I've read lower weights higher reps are better for losing weight. I'm doing bench, squats 6-8 reps per set now.

[luv]

Originally Posted by Dunit35

Should I worry more about cardio right now? To lose weight. I've read lower weights higher reps are better for losing weight. I'm doing bench, squats 6-8 reps per set now.

Just what I've learned...

Losing weight is more about diet. With weights, do heavier weights at < 8 reps per set or lighter weights at > 12 reps per set.

I could, of course, be completely mistaken.

[Simply Red]

Cross-Fit Lyfe

[Omaha]

Originally Posted by Dunit35

Should I worry more about cardio right now? To lose weight. I've read lower weights higher reps are better for losing weight. I'm doing bench, squats 6-8 reps per set now.

That is not right. Go heavy or go home, bro!

[ChiefsOne]

Originally Posted by Douche Baggins

Pentagon Considers Ban On CrossFit Workout Program

Is there a link to this?

[NewChief]

Originally Posted by ChiefsOne

Is there a link to this?

It's clearly a joke post. I would guess it's from the Duffel Blog or some other military satire site.