Life *.* 2014 General Fitness Thread *.* - Page 88

**penguinz** · 01-01-2014, 07:34 PM

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.

Silock · 04-09-2014, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

So, I told my trainer about my new goal of being able to do a pull up. He said that one thing to work on to bring me closer to that goal would be to be able to lat pull my body weight. My high today was 90lbs. Yeah. I've got a ways to go...lol.

Assisted pull up machine. It counterbalances your body weight, so the less weight you use on the machine, the more of your body weight you're pulling up.

It works amazingly well.

**Buehler445** · 04-09-2014, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

I just need to sweat it out. I think I'm gonna put my protein shake in the freezer, go run for 30 minutes, and then have "ice cream" as a treat when I get back.

Hell, go to the track and do some sprints. Pushing hard releases more endorphins than a long slow run.

Time yourself and then look to beat it the next go around. Run angry. It works.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 04-09-2014, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

I'm gonna go all female in here for a second.

For me, the gym is a place I can go and leave feeling better, regardless of how I feel when I go in. Well, to say today has been a shitty day for me emotionally would be an understatement. Personal training session went well, but I left still feeling...shitty. I haven't had a day like this in a really long time.

I worked arms and back today. Would it bee too much if I went back to the gym and ran it out on the treadmill? I don't want to overdo it, but I just can't shale this damn feeling.

Eh, tomorrow is another day. I'll just go put some ice cream sandwich flavored protein powder in the freezer and eat away my blues...lol.

Try doin a few jumpin jacks. Its a good tension reliever. Better than sex.

**Dunit35** · 04-09-2014, 08:13 PM

Tried running after nine days of low impact cardio. I could still feel my shin splints so I stopped pretty quick. It didn't hurt but I could feel them so I stopped before it got worse. It sucks. I did up my bench by 20 lbs for four reps.

**luv** · 04-09-2014, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Assisted pull up machine. It counterbalances your body weight, so the less weight you use on the machine, the more of your body weight you're pulling up.

It works amazingly well.

That doesn't sound like something we have at my gym. I have been using the rings leaning back with my heels on the floor and pulling myself up. I realize that's more of a row motion than a lift though.

**luv** · 04-09-2014, 08:30 PM

Oh, and I feel better. Little time on the treadmill helped. I like the treadmill. It's a little more controlled. I like knowing how fast I'm going and calculating how much further that means I will go in the next __ minutes. I'm just weird like that.

Omaha · 04-09-2014, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lewdog

Was reviewing the "things people do that annoy" you thread.

Here's one and fix it if it's you. The need to stand between the benches, or directly in front of the dumbbell racks because you think you need to see the ****ing mirror to do your curls. Seriously, you don't need the mirror to do a ****ing curl so get the **** out of the way for others needing the benches or the weights.

**** that noise. I use the mirrors for errrthing. I don't think you get how pretty I think I am.

**penguinz** · 04-09-2014, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

Tried running after nine days of low impact cardio. I could still feel my shin splints so I stopped pretty quick. It didn't hurt but I could feel them so I stopped before it got worse. It sucks. I did up my bench by 20 lbs for four reps.

If you still want to run you can tape your shins. I have to do it now.

Getting old sucks.

Silock · 04-09-2014, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luv

That doesn't sound like something we have at my gym. I have been using the rings leaning back with my heels on the floor and pulling myself up. I realize that's more of a row motion than a lift though.

Pro tip: Most good pullups are more of a row than a straight up and down lift.

Silock · 04-09-2014, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by penguinz

If you still want to run you can tape your shins. I have to do it now.

Getting old sucks.

**** running.

**luv** · 04-09-2014, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silock

Pro tip: Most good pullups are more of a row than a straight up and down lift.

I will keep that in mind. Thanks.

In the mean time, I know that having less of me to lift will help, so let the fat burning continue!

**Dunit35** · 04-09-2014, 08:44 PM

If I wore tape I'd encourage everyone to buy stocks in razors and shaving cream first. I have the hairest legs.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 04-09-2014, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by luv

I will keep that in mind. Thanks.

In the mean time, I know that having less of me to lift will help, so let the fat burning continue!

How much weight you lost ?

**luv** · 04-09-2014, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog Farmer

How much weight you lost ?

60 lbs down. About 50 lbs to go.

**penguinz** · 04-09-2014, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

If I wore tape I'd encourage everyone to buy stocks in razors and shaving cream first. I have the hairest legs.

Pre-wrap. ;-)

01-01-2014, 07:34 PM
penguinz Supporter Join Date: Mar 2003 Casino cash: $717626	**. 2014 General Fitness Thread . 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.
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04-09-2014, 08:13 PM	#1309
Dunit35 Keepin it Real Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Casino cash: $-2282955	Tried running after nine days of low impact cardio. I could still feel my shin splints so I stopped pretty quick. It didn't hurt but I could feel them so I stopped before it got worse. It sucks. I did up my bench by 20 lbs for four reps.
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04-09-2014, 08:30 PM	#1311
luv You think you can get by this? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Springfield, MO Casino cash: $-1240000	Oh, and I feel better. Little time on the treadmill helped. I like the treadmill. It's a little more controlled. I like knowing how fast I'm going and calculating how much further that means I will go in the next __ minutes. I'm just weird like that.
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04-09-2014, 08:44 PM	#1317
Dunit35 Keepin it Real Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Casino cash: $-2282955	If I wore tape I'd encourage everyone to buy stocks in razors and shaving cream first. I have the hairest legs.
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