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*.* 2013 General Fitness Thread *.*
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. |
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07-10-2013, 02:58 PM | #1052 |
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I don't believe that calories are the end all be all. I can plow through a ton of calories while keeping my carbs low and still loose body fat.
And I personally find it much easier to drop fat than to add muscle. I've read and experienced to a certain degree that adding 1 to 2 pounds of muscle per month is doing pretty good. During my slim down last year I averaged 5 pounds of fat loss over a 10 month period (much easier). I have also read a lot about steady state cardio (jogging) leading to long term muscle loss. If you're going to run it sounds like internals are the way to go (fast/slow/fast/slow). Something about the thyroid dropping because your body thinks that it's in survival mode. Here's a recent blog post on the cardio question that goes way more in-depth http://www.marksdailyapple.com/the-e...#axzz2Yg7WPekJ |
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Steady state cardio is fine. Bodybuilders have been doing it for decades with no problems.
The devil is always in the dosage. I mainly do "intervals" because of soccer, and it definitely affects how much muscle mass I can gain/maintain. |
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07-10-2013, 04:00 PM | #1054 |
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I had been hovering around 140-145 for the longest time. I've always wanted to get bigger but don't eat enough and likely just don't go hard enough in the gym. Also, I run the 1 1/2 miles to and from the gym so that's pretty counterproductive to my goals.
Anyway, I recently took to drinking a quart of chocolate milk a day on top of eating anything I get my hands on and my regular whey protein shake. I figure its an easy way to cram in close to 1000 calories without even thinking about it (its hard to stuff myself with solid food all damn day). I've been doing it for about 3-4 weeks and just passed 150 on the scale the other day, which is the most I've ever weighed. Plus, the most I've ever put up on the bench was 235. The other day I repped it twice and had more in the tank (should have kept going but just wasn't feeling it). ...... So I guess you could say things are getting pretty serious. |
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Metabolically hard? How so? I do sprints, hike and ride my bike. I am not out of shape. And metabolically my muscle mass helps me burn more calories through the day, especially as I get older. Are you saying as you aged you deposited more body fat, so what used to be bulging muscles were now covered with a layer of fat? |
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I've always wondered what it's like to have traps.
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This thread should really be renamed, "Do you even lift, bro".
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07-10-2013, 05:47 PM | #1060 |
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Just broke that 30 hour fast like a beast: did a mutated huevos rancheros. Tortilla, roman style braised kale as base, poached egg and rosemary garlic baked chicken breast next. Cover with a little sharp cheddar and toss in oven to melt. Top with scallions. Holy shit. I'm sure the fast helped, but that was amazing.
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thank you for stepping in and silencing the critics, oh lord.
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As far as aging, yes, muscle WILL turn to fat as you age no matter what you do. You will also develop fat deposit ratios in different body areas than when you are young. Again, nothing you can do about it. Then there's gravity. It'll play a roll also. You can cite all the studies you can find, but if you are huge when you are 27, you will struggle to not look flabby and have manboobs at 50. It's a combination if things. I didn't say it can't be done, but in all likelihood, you won't have the joint health, metabolism, or time, to workout intensely enough to maintain size without becoming flabby. |
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Traps are easy. You just have to put the effort in on them.
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