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Fitness |OT| A New Era Begins
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Son of a b*tch, he found us!!
On a serious note: how are you healing up? More importantly, how's the bike? ;)
I haven't looked at the bike to be honest. It's a bit depressing.
...and I think (not weighed yet), that I put on about 15lb in the US, so that will have gone a long way to ensuring my break had all the nutrients it needed to heal.
...and I think (not weighed yet), that I put on about 15lb in the US, so that will have gone a long way to ensuring my break had all the nutrients it needed to heal.
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Hey everyone, this is Ixian / nekura from GAF. Glad to see this thread is alive and well at its new home; I was bummed when GAF went down in flames just as the band was getting back together in the Fitness thread. Also glad we have Sean and some other old faces back. <3
Hey guys, first post here. I need some advice. I've started C25K few days ago and I want to do something to strengthen my core and arms on other days. I don't have access to gym. Thought you guys might help me.
BTW I'm in a pathetic shape. Slim but very weak especially hand and core.
Thanks in advance.
BTW I'm in a pathetic shape. Slim but very weak especially hand and core.
Thanks in advance.
Sounds like you had a good time then ;)
That is the point of Starting Strength and everything else put out by Rippetoe, cut the crap and just do whats needed. Minimalism definitely has its been benefits but also has draw backs.
Sounds like it's time to switch it up. Try a new program or a new activity altogether if you have to. Signing up for an event can also get your motivation back up.
Yeah exactly. Initially I was going to go in hard and do a six-day routine; I found something on reddit but it looked waaaaay too complex - I'd spend more time looking up the routines that actually doing them. I feel like a few months on SS will be sound.
Should also probably say it's good to be in a community from when it's (re)starting. I only got involved in maybe one community at the other place cause I felt like there were too many personalities and shit I hadn't been party to before.
Rotating the focus of your training helps with this like you alluded to. My general plan is a Hypertrophy/Conditioning -> General Strength -> Power. USe different variations as assistance depending on the phase. Helps alleviate the tedium of training. OR take up strongman, lots of variety there ;)
Signing up for an event is great idea, you get that extra push of motivation from preparing for it. You meet some cool people and you get a feel for if something you want to continue to pursue. I tried Strongman earlier this year, got my ass my kicked but absolutely loved competing and trying things I would never have otherwise. Like pulling a military humvee or deadlifting a car.
The reddit PPL is likely what you found. Its not a bad program if you like to train and spend time in the gym. SS or SL is fine, and will allow you to dial in on learning the core movements, but eventually something else with more volume and some minor periodization will be better
Yeah that was it; at this stage it just looked like too much and realistically I wouldn't have the time to do that amount of work. I did look around to see how long people spend on SS and it seems like it depends on your progression ... though 3-6 months seemed to be the ballpark.
I'm 6'2 and really skinny so any lifting is gonna be an improvement tbh.
One of the biggest pitfalls of both Starting Strength and Stronglifts is upperbody volume. Generally OHP and Bench respond better to volume and general work than Squat does. If you add anything add some skullcrushers to build your triceps
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Has anyone here lost a lot of weight (50-100 lbs) before? I feel like the more I lose, the further it seems I have to go. I'm 5'7 and 210 lbs now (used to be about 290). Just thought I would have a waist by now haha.
I know BMI is bullshit (I'd be a skeleton at 140 lbs), but it'd be nice to know how much further I have to go. Either way, going to keep at it.
I know BMI is bullshit (I'd be a skeleton at 140 lbs), but it'd be nice to know how much further I have to go. Either way, going to keep at it.
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I dropped like 80 lbs several years ago. I got to 160. Now this was before lifting and it was purely cardio.
I have been trying recently to start doing, well something- anything, to get in shape a little. My problem is, im not allowed to actually lift or do most physical activities other than basically bicycling, walking and swimming. (medical issue)
So I decided to start bicycling. Now im wondering though, does it do anything to the upper body as well? or is there something I can do for it, like some simple every day upper body / back exercises to balance things out.
I just wanna do something since I feel like I lost all strength in my upper body, not that there has been much before but it degraded so much that I start to feel bad about it and bicycling alone might not be enough to counter that.
But as you might be able to tell, I don't know a whole lot about it.
Also, not sure if that matters, but Im tall and skinny and my daily routine mostly doesnt include any physical activity other than bicycling every other day.
So I decided to start bicycling. Now im wondering though, does it do anything to the upper body as well? or is there something I can do for it, like some simple every day upper body / back exercises to balance things out.
I just wanna do something since I feel like I lost all strength in my upper body, not that there has been much before but it degraded so much that I start to feel bad about it and bicycling alone might not be enough to counter that.
But as you might be able to tell, I don't know a whole lot about it.
Also, not sure if that matters, but Im tall and skinny and my daily routine mostly doesnt include any physical activity other than bicycling every other day.
Maybe an elliptical machine? You can use your arms and legs on those.
Anybody use wrist straps? I am getting to a point in my deadlifts where I can barely hold onto the lift on the way up :(
been neglecting my abs for about 5 weeks now. gonna dedicate real time to them now.
will do a before and after pic
will do a before and after pic
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I know what you mean. I lost 100 lbs and while I don't feel like I'm further away from my goals now, I think this last bit is going to be tougher than what I've already done.
Reading up on when to jump ship off the beginners linear routines, they all seem to say when you start to plateau.
I can't imagine I'll plateau evenly across all lifts. Do you ween yourself onto a new plan, or just jump right on in. If jumping, when is that point?
I can't imagine I'll plateau evenly across all lifts. Do you ween yourself onto a new plan, or just jump right on in. If jumping, when is that point?
Ah I'm jealous of taller guys a bit when it comes to weightloss, but on the flipside i'll look pretty big once I'm a muscular 180 given my height.
Yeah much better way of putting it. I just want to eat 3000 calories a day again!
Has anyone here really hurt their stomach with a weight belt? I have a Rogue Fitness Ohio belt which has been fine for the past few years. Recently, I worked up to sets of 365x5 on the squat and started to get pain by my belly button and obliques. I went to my doctor who sent me for an ultra sound and they found a few lipomas but no hernia. You can feel the indentation in the areas where I feel pain and they are pretty much in line with the lower belt.
I don't wear the belt too tight, but I have had to tighten it more as I've lost some weight recently. I'm wondering if the stomach fat was protecting it and me perhaps over tightening it has caused this. The pain can be pretty intense at times, but mostly when I'm laying in bed. Thoughts?
I don't wear the belt too tight, but I have had to tighten it more as I've lost some weight recently. I'm wondering if the stomach fat was protecting it and me perhaps over tightening it has caused this. The pain can be pretty intense at times, but mostly when I'm laying in bed. Thoughts?
Been doing the golden six routine for about 12 weeks so the the recommended length is close. Any tips on a good follow up routine?
It's been fun and a real challenge to do six sets in one sitting, it really tested my discipline in sleeping and eating (I slacked in both lol)
It's been fun and a real challenge to do six sets in one sitting, it really tested my discipline in sleeping and eating (I slacked in both lol)
Man there was a Halloween bake sale at my work today. I did not make myself proud, lol
Someone who helped bridge over communities from Neogaf to ResetEra. There should be about 80 of us around here.
Thanks for your awesome work on helping us out, I also got in here via a community, let's all do our best to make this the best gaming community out there :)
haha thanks. I worked with the comic and movie communities here. I believe there is someone for Fitness as well.This is a fresh start for a lot of people
Yes, i use them on all my main sets and warmup regular double overhand
Waited like 2 months to get into gaf, but only had to wait like 10 mins to get into here.
I haven't been to the gym in over a week. I feel so weak and small. I'm going tomorrow for surely. Can't wait to do some sumo deads, and see if I can still muscle up on rings!
I haven't been to the gym in over a week. I feel so weak and small. I'm going tomorrow for surely. Can't wait to do some sumo deads, and see if I can still muscle up on rings!
Short answer, yes.
Slightly longer answer, yes, and I've also broken a rib because I had it badly positioned (the rib had been previously broken, so was weaker than it should have been).
I think the Fitness folks didn't get in via Discord as I tried to look for them first. Got in via the Mafia community(thick as thieves).
Anyway, heading off to the gym in a few minutes. Thanks for the advice :)
Took today off to spend time with my family (wife took off too) but I'll be back at it at 7:00 AM.
Mostly wanted to come in to say that Mario is fucking amazing...maybe my favorite Mario since Super Mario World (I'm only about 3 hours in so far)
Edit: what's up Psycho!!
Mostly wanted to come in to say that Mario is fucking amazing...maybe my favorite Mario since Super Mario World (I'm only about 3 hours in so far)
Edit: what's up Psycho!!
I think I kinda figured out how to deadlift yesterday? I've been doing the OHP with the barbell, and on a lark I tried doing the deadlift again. Instead of my back, I could feel the strain on the front of my legs. Is this correct now? If so, the only thing I can't figure out is how to drop the barbell, heh.
Family beats gym. Smart decision. Although I know "family time" just consisted of everyone watching you play Mario. lol
Haha I actually only played while my 3 year old was at pre-K before lunch and my wife was feeding the baby!
But after a couple episodes of stranger things tonight? I'm coming for you peach. Don't worry, baby, bum is coming!!!