The New Fitness thread

So, tonight for leg day, I started with 100 reps of deadlifts. I'll say that again. I did a total of 100 reps of dead lifts, and THEN STARTED DOING LEGS. 10x10.

As with all workout routines, I make up my own hours before I actually step foot in the gym. Every good workout routine sounds like a great idea when I'm in the comfort of my own home. I pile on more and more, and as I write it up, I think to myself, "Wow, this is gonna be great! This is gonna make me grow!"

Then the moment of truth: I actually do it. And every time I do this, I think to myself how STUPID it is while I'm in the middle of it.

Tonight I started feeling bad for myself. I thought that this was a terrible idea, and I should quit. This whole weight lifting thing is stupid. But now that it's over, I am thankful for it. I look at myself, as vain as it may be, and think to myself: this is why I have the physique that I do (and I am NOT happy with it, yet). This is what motivates me to keep going. It takes hard work, and pain, and suffering to forge this physique with no drugs or supplements.

If you look on the television, and watch a movie with a person that has an impressive body, the average person cannot grasp just what kind of hell you have to put yourself through to make it happen.

This is for all of you that have no interest in using steroids. I am no dummy, I am well aware that roid users do have to work hard in the gym, too. But it's a plain and simple fact that it doesn't take as much work to get just as far (and farther) than a natty.

So, when you're suffering in the gym, don't ever feel sorry for yourself. It has to be terrible. It has to suck. Yes... lifting weights sucks. Anyone that says they like it must not be doing it right, because I think it's terrible. But the results outweigh the suffering. Don't feel sorry for yourself, and know that no matter what pain you're in, the outcome far outweighs the suffering.

I usually don't work to the point of pain.. If I'm too sore the next day I stop and dial back my weights

do I need to man up?

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Originally Posted by hyper

I usually don't work to the point of pain.. If I'm too sore the next day I stop and dial back my weights

do I need to man up?

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Depends on what your goals are.








But the answer is yes. ;)

Im not overly into weight training but running I'm super into. Just recently beat a personal best, 53:22 for my 10k. Its not fast by any means considering im not strict with my diet and I do smoke occasionally. I'm working on a sub 50min 10k as I get ready for the Tough Mudder course this september.

I tend to keep 10km/h as my pace in between 1-2km bursts of 13-4km/h. Helps keep the heart rate at 180-200 for most of the entire hour im in the gym.

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Bravo.

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Spot on.

Do you think that you will live a year longer than the average 1st world male?

just ordered a professional level jump rope from Rx Jump Ropes

got a few jump rope videos/guides queued up too

going to get all fancy and technical now

should be fun

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Spike I think you need another nose job, bra.

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that's actually real though

google "Bully Whippet" if you're unfamiliar

I've seen dogs like that.

Still looking for one of these, though:

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Three months of physio and other treatments on a year old shoulder injury (was originally told it was probably a muscle tear) and no real improvement. I'm starting to wonder whether it was actually a tendon tear. Has anyone ever had one, and if so what happened, what did you do? Happy ending stories very much appreciated...

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Three months of physio and other treatments on a year old shoulder injury (was originally told it was probably a muscle tear) and no real improvement. I'm starting to wonder whether it was actually a tendon tear. Has anyone ever had one, and if so what happened, what did you do? Happy ending stories very much appreciated...

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Just to add to my own question, anyone ever had cortisone injections?

Not myself but plenty of stories of guys with bad shoulders that used Turkish Get Ups to rehab and actually make them stronger than before.

http://www.usawa.com/tag/turkish-get-up/

http://www.realfooduniversity.com/im...thy-shoulders/

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_...oure_not_doing

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Just to add to my own question, anyone ever had cortisone injections?

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I get cortisone shots at least twice a year for my left knee since it has been torn to all hell and back and I have arthritis in it. Very helpful and you will start to feel relief in about 30 minutes to an hour after the injections.

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Not myself but plenty of stories of guys with bad shoulders that used Turkish Get Ups to rehab and actually make them stronger than before.

http://www.usawa.com/tag/turkish-get-up/

http://www.realfooduniversity.com/im...thy-shoulders/

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_...oure_not_doing

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Looks interesting. My dilemma at the moment is whether I should be using the shoulder at all or resting it completely. The physio hasn't been able to give me a straight answer but I'm going to take this lift with me and ask her opinion on whether I should be doing stuff like this at the moment. Problem is they don't even know what's wrong with my shoulder in the first place, there's never been any scans done on it etc.

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I get cortisone shots at least twice a year for my left knee since it has been torn to all hell and back and I have arthritis in it. Very helpful and you will start to feel relief in about 30 minutes to an hour after the injections.

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Thanks Sazae, can I ask you, how long does the relief last and have they ever mentioned any potential long term issues from the shots?

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Thanks Sazae, can I ask you, how long does the relief last and have they ever mentioned any potential long term issues from the shots?

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My best friend sometimes gets them for his shoulder and he had heard about being careful of getting them more than a few times a year.

Found an article from the Mayo Clinic with more info:

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Corticosteroids cause a number of side effects which can be limited to the area injected or affect the entire body. Side effects increase with larger doses and repeated clinical use. For this reason, physicians may limit the number of injections and the cumulative amount of corticosteroid that is given. Typically, corticosteroid injections are not given more often than every six weeks, and usually not more than three or four times a year. But these are only guidelines. A patient's situation dictates the timing and frequency of treatment.

Side effects may include weakening of the joint, increased blood pressure, elevation of blood sugar, and decreased ability to fight infection. Evidence of these side effects should be reported to the doctor monitoring the condition.

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LINK

The relief usually lasts for about 2-3 months.

I know the health risks associated with getting the shot so often but my knee is in really bad shape and since it's not rheumatoid arthritis none of those treatments will work. Just having multiple surgeries for an assortment of things from torn tendons, removing a part of the bone, etc have left it messed up. I have gone to multiple physical therapists and gotten slight relief but my orthopedist has let me know pretty bluntly that within the next 10 years I will most likely need to get it replaced. Sucks because I'm only 35, that is an operation for those 65+

My first attempt at practicing posing for my physique contest coming up in three months. Not flexing at all, and no pump at all. I made this so the bodybuilding guys can help me, but figured I'd share it here. I know fuck all about physique posing. Thought it would be easier than it is... will have to work on it.... and get way tan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbYi...e_gdata_player

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Not flexing at all, and no pump at all.

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That makes it pretty dang impressive.

I'm not exactly an expert, but since it seems like you're still figuring out what kind of facial expressions to use while posing I'd suggest looking to the greats for inspiration.

Some of Lou Ferrigno's facial expressions can really convey confidence, intensity, or something more laid back. See what you think:



Good luck!

Thanks man, but I'm doing physique, and not bodybuilding. Physique is sort of like a type of modeling version of bodybuilding. You gotta stand there with a shit eating grin on your face, and you don't actually pose the same way as bodybuilding. You just turn, turn, turn, turn. Then you put your hand on a hip, or whatever.... still learning. But it's sort of the pretty boy, not super ripped or super muscular version of the sport.

i'm a couple of weeks away from finishing up my current program

it's been pretty great and i've improved a ton in the course of it all

my endurance particular is almost quadrupled what it was when i first started; i can fire off rapid jump squats all damn day now

right now i'm trying to figure out what to move on to next

i've been doing nothing but building lean muscle for a while so i was thinking of getting into heavy lifts to try gaining some size

i don't particularly want to gain size as i like how i look and move now, but my knowledge on power lifting/olympic lifting is definitely lacking compared to everything else i do

think it's time to start to scouring craigslist for some bar/weight sets

(side note: craigslist is an amazing place to get deals on fitness stuff; especially a month or two after New Year's when all those resolution go unresolved lol)

i'm so embarrassed of my legs

absolutely no idea how to add mass to my calves

i got chicken legs, guys, is what i'm getting at

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i'm so embarrassed of my legs

absolutely no idea how to add mass to my calves

i got chicken legs, guys, is what i'm getting at

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If it's just calves, you can (and have to) best them up to make them grow. They are very genetically predispositioned to be a certain size, too. :(

Do any of you fitness gurus have an opinion on rowing machines? I have zero workout equipment and want something that doesn't take up a lot of space and can work the entire body. Would that fit the bill? I was looking at these water rowers because they look like they store pretty easily by standing them up.

My goals are pretty much to get a good cardio workout and I hate running.

No one exercise will hit all your muscles. That's impossible.

I personally have never used one, but you're right: it would be cardio. I would say, get yourself some free weights. They will take up as much room, and you'll be able to do a lot more body parts with almost limitless exercises. Doing the same exercise over and over will make your body adapt to it and not improve anymore.

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Do any of you fitness gurus have an opinion on rowing machines? I have zero workout equipment and want something that doesn't take up a lot of space and can work the entire body. Would that fit the bill? I was looking at these water rowers because they look like they store pretty easily by standing them up.

My goals are pretty much to get a good cardio workout and I hate running.

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Tabata Sets on a rower is a great workout.

i have a rower but i haven't used it in a while (got a decent one crazy cheap on craigslist)

you can tone your arms, back, legs up a bit with it along with the cardio boost

i personally just don't like the whole sitting down aspect

i need to move around a lot in my workouts

the more bending/twisting/jumping i do the better

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

if anyone knows what the fuck this thing is actually called i would love to know

saw it at H-Mart (an Asian supermarket i go to to buy kimchi) and just had to buy for the pure randomness of it

Does anybody on the boards have experience with CrossFit?

No, I prefer my exercise to serve a purpose and not to do as an activity for no reason. lol

I scream everytime I see these guys do pull ups. Such shit form.

Just an update bro's - got in some mean reps last night, squatted a heinous amout of weight. Hit up the GNC on the way home and dropped about $180 on my monthly supps. Sucking a PsychoRip protein shake right now to help calm me down from my Animal Cuts. I'm so jacked right now I could lift a bus. Fuck it, see you bro's later gotta go flip some tires.

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No, I prefer my exercise to serve a purpose and not to do as an activity for no reason. lol

I scream everytime I see these guys do pull ups. Such shit form.

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Spike... I'm having A tray of kebab meat... chips... and a sausage from the local chippy...

TRUST me pal... I'm working those Abs like a mofo....

xROTx

PS. I'm also exercising my wrists... later tonight...

switched up my routine to high rep low weight on these groups in this order:

1. front & back of thighs
2. buttocks
3. back
4. chest
5. triceps & biceps
6. calves
7. hips
8. forearms
9. shoulders
10. abs & obliques

followed by 30 minutes of interval training on the elliptical (30 second sprint 2 minute jog)

You do all of these in one night? Do you not lift every day, and if so, how do you not give yourself time to rebuild muscle? This split you're doing is like picking a scab every day.... you're not gonna have ample time to heal?

Since we have brought this thread back, here's my second try at posing practice for my physique comp.



It's not bodybuilding, but physique... so you pose, but not really. Just hands on hips and turning your body a bit.

Goddamn, those triceps are huge.

Also wanted to say thanks to Average Joe for the video links on stretching a while back. I found some good ones on the guy's page and it's definitely made a huge difference, especially for warming up when there's still some residual tightness.

Makes me feel like a colossal idiot for not putting more thought into it before.
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Stay far away form Cross Fit and their strange cult.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tAZaHzd6qAY

Looks like a good way to injure yourself AND not work your muscles properly.

No way guys, crossfit is awesome check this video out:

https://www.facebook.com/video/video...11460295557881

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No way guys, crossfit is awesome check this video out:

https://www.facebook.com/video/video...11460295557881

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that video makes me angry

Xfit is all about mastering the kip. Watch and learn grasshoppers:

Kip up pull ups are like playing Dance Dance Revolution with a controller.

When I see people in the gym doing them, I stop what I'm doing and point them out to others to make fun if them. They look like salmon going upstream to lay their eggs.

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You do all of these in one night? Do you not lift every day, and if so, how do you not give yourself time to rebuild muscle? This split you're doing is like picking a scab every day.... you're not gonna have ample time to heal?

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Routine is all groups every other day, with very low weight. 30 minute elliptical interval runs everyday. On the off days ill do just basic body weight calisthetics, push-ups, sit-ups, pull-ups, chinups, planks, squats, lunges, burpees.

I want to start running as I have the beginnings of a beer belly, it's pretty noticeable. I read that doing sit-ups is a waste of time as it will just build up muscle behind the fat. So cardio is what I have read is the best thing. Any runners in here know anything about what shoes to get? Any cheap options?

With trainers it depends on what terrain you'll be running?

Since i only fell run, i wear the lightest/flexible trainers i can get, if running on roads I'd suggest a tougher trainer like the Nike Free range.

I wear these at the minute, they used to retail at around £90 but think you can get them for around £40 now

http://hellohealthyme.com/wp-content...06/minimus.jpg

New Balance Minimus

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Does anybody on the boards have experience with CrossFit?

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It can be very hit or miss. MOST Crossfit gyms have poor coaches and people just chase reps without knowing proper form.

Find a GYM that has a certified CSCS if you want to really learn how to do Olympic Lifts properly or an SFG/RKC certified intructor.

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I want to start running as I have the beginnings of a beer belly, it's pretty noticeable. I read that doing sit-ups is a waste of time as it will just build up muscle behind the fat. So cardio is what I have read is the best thing. Any runners in here know anything about what shoes to get? Any cheap options?

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your goal is to reduce visceral fat, the fat between your organs. 15 minutes of weight lifting will burn the same amount as 1 hour of cardio. watch your diet strictly, no fast food, no soda or artificial juice no liquid calories no alcohol, no egg yolk or whole milk. weight train your lower body as the largest muscles are there and when doing cardio do intervals, this revs up your metabolism and will cause you to burn calories after excersize. results will follow as you build muscle body fat will lower

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No, I prefer my exercise to serve a purpose and not to do as an activity for no reason. lol

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It can be very hit or miss. MOST Crossfit gyms have poor coaches and people just chase reps without knowing proper form. Find a GYM that has a certified CSCS if you want to really learn how to do Olympic Lifts properly or an SFG/RKC certified intructor.

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Thanks guys. I wanted to know if it was worth my time or not.