*.* 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.

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by lead_block

Any good whey protein deals out there?

try to get Bluebonnet, it's what's up.

[lead_block]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

lol

People are going to think you're special if you keep doing that.

[Simply Red]

Originally Posted by lead_block

People are going to think you're special if you keep doing that.

lol

[Omaha]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

lol

I knew that was coming.

[lead_block]

I forgot to add a "brahs" to the end of my question

[Silock]

Day 32:

Thank god tomorrow is refeed day. I'm already craving pancakes.




Workout:

Indoor soccer.

Nutrition:

40 oz of grilled chicken breast

Totals: 1,140 cals, 0g carbs (first time on the whole diet I've done that), 18g fat, 240g protein

[Aspengc8]

Originally Posted by Silock

Day 32:

Thank god tomorrow is refeed day. I'm already craving pancakes.




Workout:

Indoor soccer.

Nutrition:

40 oz of grilled chicken breast

Totals: 1,140 cals, 0g carbs (first time on the whole diet I've done that), 18g fat, 240g protein

Damn dude.. You have some serious discipline being about to stay that low on cals. My breakfast alone is almost 1000 cals How are your energy levels during the day? Also I noticed some days you do a shake w/MCT oil, do you still use like a spoon of the MCT on a day like above where you just had really the chix breasts or pretty much just nix the fat?

[Silock]

Energy is fine. I did start drinking some black coffee to help suppress my appetite, though. The caffeine really helps a lot. I pretty much just try to keep the fat around 20g or so. If it's too low, then MCT oil it is. I had enough chicken breast yesterday that I didn't need to. I saw some fat on the chicken and just left it on because it was easier than trying to add liquid fats at that point.

[NewChief]

So my gym finally got some heavier kettlebells. Because they didn't have really heavy ones (over 24 kgs), I haven't been really doing a lot of work with kbs over the last few years, sticking instead to traditional olympic lifts and stuff like that while using the kbs for HIIT cardio. I really thought I had probably lost my ability to swing heavy ones.

I grabbed the 32kg today after my set of deadlifts. Let me preface this by saying that 32kg was a pretty daunting snatch for me back in the day. When I picked it up this morning, I though, "Damn. That feels kind of light." So I snatched it... again... and again... and again. It was freaking awesome. I couldn't believe how easy it was compared to a few years back. Next time, I think I'll try to snatch the 40kg.

Moral of the story: traditional lifts are awesome and make you stronger, period. That strength translates across the board.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by Silock

Energy is fine. I did start drinking some black coffee to help suppress my appetite, though. The caffeine really helps a lot. I pretty much just try to keep the fat around 20g or so. If it's too low, then MCT oil it is. I had enough chicken breast yesterday that I didn't need to. I saw some fat on the chicken and just left it on because it was easier than trying to add liquid fats at that point.

This is a probably a question that has already been asked......but do you have any diet restrictions? Macros per day? Cheat days?

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

This is a probably a question that has already been asked......but do you have any diet restrictions? Macros per day? Cheat days?

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[Saul Good]

I didn't realize there was so much resentment of cross fit out there. I love the idea of usable strength, speed, agility, flexibility, stamina, etc.

I've never understood the point of getting weight-room strong if you can't translate it into everyday life situations.

[NewChief]

Originally Posted by Saul Good

I didn't realize there was so much resentment of cross fit out there. I love the idea of usable strength, speed, agility, flexibility, stamina, etc.

I've never understood the point of getting weight-room strong if you can't translate it into everyday life situations.

I don't think that most people have a problem with what you describe. It's really a backlash against the popularity of Crossfit, and the fervent cult like devotion of many who do it. Combine that with the questionable "expertise" and practices of many of the Crossfit trainers, and it's an easy target.

I actually do a LOT of Crossfit type stuff, and I've been heavily influenced by it (as evidenced by previous Official 20XX General Fitness Threads, in which I espoused Crossfit) .I don't have any real animosity toward it now, either. I just think that the zealots make easy and justified targets. That being said: at least they're freaking doing something and staying in shape.

[Aspengc8]

Originally Posted by Saul Good

I didn't realize there was so much resentment of cross fit out there. I love the idea of usable strength, speed, agility, flexibility, stamina, etc.

I've never understood the point of getting weight-room strong if you can't translate it into everyday life situations.

'usable' ?

Weight room strength doesn't carry over into every day life? Have you ever played sports? Helped a friend move heavy furniture?

Comments like yours are where the cross fit resentment comes from. Spewing out reeruned terms like 'usable' or 'functional' strength. Give me a break.

Crossfit was around when I was in highschool, we just called it calisthenics.

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by Aspengc8

'usable' ?

Weight room strength doesn't carry over into every day life? Have you ever played sports? Helped a friend move heavy furniture?

Comments like yours are where the cross fit resentment comes from. Spewing out reeruned terms like 'usable' or 'functional' strength. Give me a break.

Crossfit was around when I was in highschool, we just called it calisthenics.

Exactly. I got a buddy that puts up about 450 on the bench. Whenever I need a weight machine moved I call that dude because he literally does the work of 2-3 avg guys. I highly doubt he can climb a rope for do 10 burpees. It's just marketing that suckers buy into as an excuse to not get in a gym and get embarrassed by dudes throwing up sick amounts of weight. Of course if doing crossfit makes someone feel good I guess that's there choice and it is better than nothing at all. I just enjoy filling out a T-Shirt with muscles popping through and iron is like an aphrodisiac to me so I spend me time in the free weight section of the gym lifting heavy ass weights.

I know a few guys that hardcore cross fit guys and while they are in excellent shape I wouldn't know they even worked out if they were walking down the street. They just look thin.