*.* 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.

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

besides I **** like Peter North on it.

you too?

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

no i just need to get back to eating correctly and exercising - no bull shit - just do it and make it STICK.

So you need it or not? I'm not sure you are following NewChief. You might be better off getting on TRT(Testosterone Replacement Therapy). I've been on for 4 years and it's awesome

[Aspengc8]

Originally Posted by Buck

What's wrong with that? Sometimes I have to use it to supplement my diet if I can't afford to get enough food in me to hit my macros.

It's fine to use it as a supplement when in a bind, but is there a reason you cant eat 3-4 meals a day? I use shakes sometimes too for breakfast, mixed with milk oats & pb, but much rather eat 4 giant ass meals.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by Buck

What's wrong with that? Sometimes I have to use it to supplement my diet if I can't afford to get enough food in me to hit my macros.

Protein mix is a supplement not a meal replacement. If you are doing this on a regular basis that is not good. You are depriving your body of nutrients.

[Aspengc8]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

OK - This black guy Danny I buy Viagra from is about the coolest person I've met - He's from NY. no homo.

Anyhow, he says to do burnouts and just half your weight - burn out then rest for 3 mins - then go again. He looks great and I'm trying that to get back into it.

Stop worrying about burnouts and shit, and just get consistent with working out and eating good.

[Aspengc8]

Originally Posted by penguinz

Protein mix is a supplement not a meal replacement. If you are doing this on a regular basis that is not good. You are depriving your body of nutrients.

True, but most use it as a MRP by mixing it with milk, oats, banana, pb, etc.

[NewChief]

Originally Posted by BigCatDaddy

So you need it or not? I'm not sure you are following NewChief. You might be better off getting on TRT(Testosterone Replacement Therapy). I've been on for 4 years and it's awesome

Considering his penchant for emoting all over this board and obsession with fashion, I'd say Low T levels are a distinct possibility.


Love ya SR.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by Simply Red

OK - This black guy Danny I buy Viagra from is about the coolest person I've met - He's from NY. no homo.

Anyhow, he says to do burnouts and just half your weight - burn out then rest for 3 mins - then go again. He looks great and I'm trying that to get back into it.

No.

What works for an advanced trainee won't work for you. Also, if he's on steroids, it definitely won't work for you. The only thing you need to do is in the first post of the thread.

[Buck]

Originally Posted by Aspengc8

It's fine to use it as a supplement when in a bind, but is there a reason you cant eat 3-4 meals a day? I use shakes sometimes too for breakfast, mixed with milk oats & pb, but much rather eat 4 giant ass meals.

Yeah, I'm poor as ****. I'm sure I could plan things out and budget better though.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by Aspengc8

True, but most use it as a MRP by mixing it with milk, oats, banana, pb, etc.

I don't think he is mixing it with other nutrition.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by Buck

Yeah, I'm poor as ****. I'm sure I could plan things out and budget better though.

You are better off spending your $ on chicken breast than on protein powders.

If you have a costco membership you can get a 3lb rotisserie chicken for $5.00. These last me two meals. Tons of lean protein!

[penguinz]

[Buck]

Originally Posted by penguinz

I don't think he is mixing it with other nutrition.

2% Milk, Banana, PB, Coconut Oil, and Protein Powder first thing every morning.

[Buck]

By the way, pec dec was just hard to do and didn't feel like I was working any particular muscle out.

Switched to DB Fly and ****in a am I sore on the outer pecs. Way happier with that lift and first time I've had pretty bad doms in 4 weeks.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by Buck

2% Milk, Banana, PB, Coconut Oil, and Protein Powder first thing every morning.

There is enough fat and oil in the PB that I would skip the coconut oil unless you just like the added taste.

btw... coconut oil is a cheap and awesome lube.