*.* 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.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by Silock

Don't do it! It's cheating!!!

No need to get huffy because you wanted to do 'roids to try and get all jacked up.

I've come to terms with the fact that Roids are viewed like multi-vitamins here on the Chiefs Planet.

Inject away DBol.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by Aspengc8

Everyone who wants to make progress should keep a log. Tracking weights is critical for progress. If your really looking to lean out you will need to track macros at some point.

Yeah, I'm coming to terms with that.

The problem is, I eat all the time all day long. I literally graze. It's going to be a real pain in the ass to keep track of it.

I'm gaining weight right now, so I'm not too concerned about counting the stuff, but if I start to plateau, I guess I'll have to really look into the numbers to see just where I'm at. Hell, I'll probably have to do that anyway to see where I need to go up and down when that point arrives.

Blehhhh...

[ChiefsOne]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

World record for a natural single pull with equipment (double ply suits, belts, wraps, is 760 in the Open 242 lbs., 35-39 year age class.

Raw natural pull record for same class is 605 lbs.

You're boy in the air force needs to document his shit, as the police/fire/military natural record in the dead is 535 lbs. in the 198 lb. class. (Raw lift is 490 lbs.)

http://www.wnpf.net/wnpf/home.jsp

If it's the nothing you say it is, then why do it at all? Why spend the money on it, go through the injections (as you have advocated earlier), etc.? Why have to go through the process of faking down your test levels in order to get doctors prescriptions for it if it does nothing?

That's hard to believe. I do have video and photo proof of my kids doing 500 at 17 weighing 195.

[Aspengc8]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Yeah, I'm coming to terms with that.

The problem is, I eat all the time all day long. I literally graze. It's going to be a real pain in the ass to keep track of it.

I'm gaining weight right now, so I'm not too concerned about counting the stuff, but if I start to plateau, I guess I'll have to really look into the numbers to see just where I'm at. Hell, I'll probably have to do that anyway to see where I need to go up and down when that point arrives.

Blehhhh...

If your one of those guys that doesn't mind eating the same foods everyday, it becomes pretty easy to track. Fit day is free and you can track a few days to guage where your at and make small adjustments from there. I dont mind eating the same types of dishes as long as it appeals taste wise.

[NewChief]

Originally Posted by Aspengc8

If your one of those guys that doesn't mind eating the same foods everyday, it becomes pretty easy to track. Fit day is free and you can track a few days to guage where your at and make small adjustments from there. I dont mind eating the same types of dishes as long as it appeals taste wise.

Yeah. I'd just portion out your grazing material by calories and know that's what you have to graze on for the day.

20 almonds
10 carrots
10 pieces of pepperoni

etc...

Once you get that counted out a few times, you should be able to mix and match. But in all honesty, that's why I fast... I can't be bothered to deal with that level of calorie counting, and my "grazing" turns into ridiculous overeating very quickly.

[Simply Red]

I'm fasting all night tonight.

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by Aspengc8

If your one of those guys that doesn't mind eating the same foods everyday, it becomes pretty easy to track. Fit day is free and you can track a few days to guage where your at and make small adjustments from there. I dont mind eating the same types of dishes as long as it appeals taste wise.

I do this - regarding same meals -

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by NewChief

Yeah. I'd just portion out your grazing material by calories and know that's what you have to graze on for the day.

20 almonds
10 carrots
10 pieces of pepperoni

etc...

Once you get that counted out a few times, you should be able to mix and match. But in all honesty, that's why I fast... I can't be bothered to deal with that level of calorie counting, and my "grazing" turns into ridiculous overeating very quickly.

I'm contemplating integrating fasting into keto.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by penguinz

If willing to use steroids why go to a clinic until you are ready to get off juice?

I'm not understanding your question?

You can take an OTC steroid to crush T Level with some Tudca to keep liver enzymes in check if they want to check those as well. Then you can get prescribed test.

However that's likely not even needed at a TRT center. I had a buddy call and ask them "what happens if I have to pay for the visit and bloodwork and it comes back fine?"

Their response was "It's ALWAYS low"

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by penguinz

Cardio is for your heart not your weight. I burn a whopping 100 calories for every mile I run. I can burn off much, much more in a heavy lifting session for the same amount of time it takes me to run a mile.

And after lifting you continue to burn calories at a higher rate for much longer than after a good run.

Bingo.

The work required to put in the massive amounts of cardio to burn calories is just not worth it.

You're better off just eating less.

[Simply Red]

I love to run - I quit mostly because I want my knees to last.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

I love to run - I quit mostly because I want my knees to last.

You're on them a lot, eh?

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

I'm not understanding your question?

You can take an OTC steroid to crush T Level with some Tudca to keep liver enzymes in check if they want to check those as well. Then you can get prescribed test.

However that's likely not even needed at a TRT center. I had a buddy call and ask them "what happens if I have to pay for the visit and bloodwork and it comes back fine?"

Their response was "It's ALWAYS low"

I was thinking illegal roids and legit doctor not clinic. I guess even if on juice you would want try for when off cycle as well.

I wouldn't think twice about TRT except I don't believe my insurance covers it.

I would probably hit juice if I could afford it and my wife wouldn't divorce me over it.;-)

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by penguinz

I was thinking illegal roids and legit doctor not clinic. I guess even if on juice you would want try for when off cycle as well.

I wouldn't think twice about TRT except I don't believe my insurance covers it.

I would probably hit juice if I could afford it and my wife wouldn't divorce me over it.;-)

Most insurance companies cover Testosterone.

[luv]

That moment in the gym when you tell yourself, "One more set. You got this. Now do it!" And then you realize someone near you is glancing over at you because you actually said it out loud.