*.* 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.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by luv

Neglected?

KEEP WORKING OUT LUV

IF YOU BUILD IT, THEY WILL CUM

[luv]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Youre focusing too much on the clean and jerk.

Perfect comeback.



Perfect.

[Dunit35]

I was finally able to run today. Every now and again, my left shin would hurt very mildly. My right one never really hurt. I didn't push it and would start walking when the left one started hurting. I only pushed it to 2.65 miles in 30 minutes, around 3-4 minutes slower than normal.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

I want your answer.

Because they artificially raise the testosterone levels in an individual which in turn helps promote artificial muscle growth and subsequent performance gains that the individual would not experience through naturally ingested foodstuffs.

There is a difference between increasing energy reserves (creatine phosphates) or heart rate that you get from say creatine and caffeine respectively versus actual stimulation and growth of body cells (bone, muscle) by no other means than injection of a substance.

It's a cheat when used in a competitive sporting environment and the same as cosmetic surgery when used for personal physical enhancement.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Because they artificially raise the testosterone levels in an individual which in turn helps promote artificial muscle growth and subsequent performance gains that the individual would not experience through naturally ingested foodstuffs.

There is a difference between increasing energy reserves (creatine phosphates) or heart rate that you get from say creatine and caffeine respectively versus actual stimulation and growth of body cells (bone, muscle) by no other means than injection of a substance.

It's a cheat when used in a competitive sporting environment and the same as cosmetic surgery when used for personal physical enhancement.

Go do some more researching and try that first sentence again.

The bottom line is there are a ton of supplements some naturally and some not that can enhance performance or ones physique. There is nothing fake about the results they provide. It's just a matter of what the sport will allow that draws the line.

[Aspengc8]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Because they artificially raise the testosterone levels in an individual which in turn helps promote artificial muscle growth and subsequent performance gains that the individual would not experience through naturally ingested foodstuffs.

There is a difference between increasing energy reserves (creatine phosphates) or heart rate that you get from say creatine and caffeine respectively versus actual stimulation and growth of body cells (bone, muscle) by no other means than injection of a substance.

It's a cheat when used in a competitive sporting environment and the same as cosmetic surgery when used for personal physical enhancement.

[Aspengc8]

Week 7 on Beyond 5/3/1..

Did a bunch of hip warm ups and light squatting.

Squat work sets..
225x5
255x5
290x max reps (got 12, but needed a few breaths between 10-12)

Joker sets
305x5
320x5
335x5
350x5

last set i did 225x10 with 3 sec pause in the hole.

Did some leg press and leg curl supersetZ for da swole factor, then hit the prowler for 6 x 40 yard passes with 225lbs on it.

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by Aspengc8

Okay, how about it is an artificial or unnatural increase of testosterone via outside agents/materials that results in lean muscle/body mass gains and subsequent performance gains that would not be achieved without the self administered use of such materials?

Better?

[ChiefsOne]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Because they artificially raise the testosterone levels in an individual which in turn helps promote artificial muscle growth and subsequent performance gains that the individual would not experience through naturally ingested foodstuffs.

There is a difference between increasing energy reserves (creatine phosphates) or heart rate that you get from say creatine and caffeine respectively versus actual stimulation and growth of body cells (bone, muscle) by no other means than injection of a substance.

It's a cheat when used in a competitive sporting environment and the same as cosmetic surgery when used for personal physical enhancement.

That's a reach!

[Hammock Parties]

Pentagon Considers Ban On CrossFit Workout Program

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Defense Department is considering a proposal to ban the controversial CrossFit workout program for all military members, citing the lack of a full evaluation of the exercise plan and an approved program doctrine, Duffel Blog has learned.

The exercise program — a mixture of resistance, calisthenics and aerobic exercises which stresses variation and repetition — has become wildly popular over the last decade, as many troops have become vigorous practitioners of the CrossFit lifestyle and military units have even adopted CrossFit as their official physical training plan.

In an internal memo leaked to reporters, the Pentagon outlines how it would stop military members from doing CrossFit, even in their private time.

“Service members who own personal Crossfit-specific equipment must turn it in, and receive a receipt, at their major unit supply activities within 30 days of receipt of this action,” the memo reads. “Service members with membership in private CrossFit gyms must cancel their membership and receive written cancellation notice which they will turn in to major unit administrative activities for collection and verification within 15 days of this action.”

The memo also mandates that military law enforcement patrol private CrossFit gyms — which will be added to each installation’s off-limits establishment list — to catch any non-compliant service members.

If approved, the plan is sure to raise objections from some devotees within the ranks, as well as owners of the private gyms who will lose revenue. But many senior leaders are applauding the change, with many noting that troops had followed the same physical training plan for decades — pushups, situps, and five mile run — and that worked out just fine.

“It was getting kind of ridiculous,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Francis Burns, senior enlisted leader for U.S. Army Europe, as viscous brown tobacco spit congealed in his stubble. “Suddenly there’s a new PT plan, which hasn’t been vetted by the Pentagon? Thank God the chief finally put a stop to it. After all, if we had let our troops split off on their own and not follow guidance from higher, we may not have been so victorious in Iraq and Afghanistan over the last decade.”

Further plans to curtail unauthorized physical training include prohibition of the P90-X and Insanity programs, and “adventure races” such as the Spartan Run and Tough Mudder events.

[Aspengc8]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Okay, how about it is an artificial or unnatural increase of testosterone via outside agents/materials that results in lean muscle/body mass gains and subsequent performance gains that would not be achieved without the self administered use of such materials?

Better?

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..

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

Never tried it but the Baylor study was interesting and I sale a lot of MN X-factor.

Have definitely read the study. Very interesting.

You sell supplements? Online, store or both?

[lewdog]

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..

But that's science.

Sac wants to know what science says about cheaters?!

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

And yet, the sports governing bodies seem to have testing procedures in place in an attempt to make sure that their participants don't use PEDs.

I wonder why that is?

And people are always trying to get around them. I wonder why that is.

Really, I have no problem with steroids in sports. It's already there, anyway, so they might as well legalize it and let the athletes have dedicated, monitored usage by trained doctors (if they don't already).

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Okay, how about it is an artificial or unnatural increase of testosterone via outside agents/materials that results in lean muscle/body mass gains and subsequent performance gains that would not be achieved without the self administered use of such materials?

Better?

Actually, no. Steroids, other than testosterone itself, suppress testosterone levels. They don't raise them.