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cobra_commanderGood luck falling asleep.
It depends on the work out. I'd be unable to sleep for a few hours after most workouts, body temp would be to high, with higher blood flow. There are others where the intensity will have me completly drained by the end of them, where it takes real effort to down a milk shake prior to falling asleep. I don't think most people train to this level.
ABallsGonna start doing a hiit program. M/W/F is full body lifting and Tu/Th is a 30 sec sprint followed by a 30 sec brisk walk for 30 sec adding up to 8 minutes.
cobra_commanderThis seems like a pretty good plan. The tempo work of the 30:30s should help catalysis the fat loss you are looking for, just be sure to stick to your diet.
I would encourage you to add calisthenics and body weight movements to the Tu/Th run days. High rep push ups, ab work, GHRs, dips, single leg squats (pistols) and pull ups.
This will also allow you to focus on the weighted compound movements M/W/F and not be distracted by accessory work.
cobra_commanderGood luck falling asleep.
It depends on the work out. I'd be unable to sleep for a few hours after most workouts, body temp would be to high, with higher blood flow. There are others where the intensity will have me completly drained by the end of them, where it takes real effort to down a milk shake prior to falling asleep. I don't think most people train to this level.
ABallsJust couldn't sprint for as long as I was supposed to. I consider myself pretty good when it comes to cardio but that was a whole new monster. I probably sprinted for 2 minutes and rested for 6. I'll have to give it a few weeks before I can run the actual plan but I feel like today was a good start.
Sdot.5 min warmup: 15% incline at 7mph
Sdot.Oh geez, couldn't agree more. I lift first thing in the morning and at lunch because it wakes me up! Then again, I go to bed around 9pm and get up at 4am... If I lift late, even when I go to failure, I'm wired for hours.
As far as straps go: I swear by them after getting tendinitis in my left forearm (I couldn't touch my index finger and thumb together). I do plenty of grip strengthening/forearm exercises, and I try to do most lifting without straps, but there are definitely leg and back exercises that I'll strap up for when going heavy.
ABalls@sdot thanks man, I was just full out sprinting for the 30 seconds so around 17 mph. I kept running until failure each time but my speed kept going down with each sprint. Are you running at full speed during your intervals or at controlled speed?
ABalls@sdot thanks man, I was just full out sprinting for the 30 seconds so around 17 mph. I kept running until failure each time but my speed kept going down with each sprint. Are you running at full speed during your intervals or at controlled speed?
californiagrownShe's a chick FYI.
What shoes are people wearing? Im looking for a crossfit type shoe with very little cushioning. the issue is, if it doesnt have much cushioning then its fucking useless for anything other than lifting eg no hiking, tennis, or anything else athletic. Im thinking about just using some vans slip ons, or low chucks, or something similar because theyre a cheap shoe that will cover my basic needs in the gym me thinks.
thoughts anyone?
saskskierI wish I could work out in the morning, but I can't handle it. I'm definitely a night owl, but if I work out too late, my sleep is shot. I get off work at 4:30 and head straight to the gym for an hour/hour and a half. Pretty much perfect.
How is training going? Any shows coming up?
californiagrownWhat shoes are people wearing? Im looking for a crossfit type shoe with very little cushioning. the issue is, if it doesnt have much cushioning then its fucking useless for anything other than lifting eg no hiking, tennis, or anything else athletic. Im thinking about just using some vans slip ons, or low chucks, or something similar because theyre a cheap shoe that will cover my basic needs in the gym me thinks.
thoughts anyone?
.MASSHOLE.Do weightlifting shoes really make a difference?
CirilloSimplest answer, yes.
.MASSHOLE.Well let me get a little more in depth with my workouts
I primarily stick to squats, bench, DL, OHP and powercleans. I do not clean and jerk nor snatch. From my understanding they would help with squats and power cleans, but thats about it. Correct?
.MASSHOLE.Do weightlifting shoes really make a difference?
TheSeaCaptainInteresting read on CrossFit.
http://www.doyoueven.com/2014/05/article-dont-crossfit/
.MASSHOLE.On another note, anyone know some really good stretches for the lower back? It is the part of the lower back right above your butt/parallel to your hips. It seems to get painful when I sit for long periods of time, especially during my morning and afternoon commute.
TheSeaCaptainYeah I definitely should have just left the article on my newsfeed and not brought it up. CrossFit pisses me off and people who love it are unwavering in their loyalty. The topic of CrossFit is completely politics.
I had a very similar experience as the author of the article I posted. Tried it twice at separate gyms (not fucking boxes), and was screamed at to lift more than was safe for me to handle and at speeds too high for most of the populous to maintain form.
saskskierEven though I often post replies defending crossfit, I'm not a die-hard. It's what introduced me to Olympic weightlifting (which is my primary focus now) and I enjoy the workouts (when I do them).
That said, I have only had good experiences with gyms and coaches. I was introduced to crossfit in Saskatchewan. I forget exactly how many gyms there are, but 4-5 owners of gyms around the province have either a) lifted (and won) in national level weightlifting meets or b) coached athletes who have. As a result, I have experienced balanced programming with a huge emphasis on proper, safe technique and no one was ever pushed beyond their skill level/ability.
Like any workout program/methodology/sport/etc. some people like it and others don't. Do what works for you and leave it at that.
^^ Sure the eatbigliftbig guy is a douche nozzle, but let's be honest here, there is a solid population of douche nozzle's in the fitness/lifting/strength world (and even more so online).
Calb3rttry sitting on the ground with your legs crossed or not, whichever is more comfortable for you. and sit up as straight as possible. imagine that your pelvis/hips are a mortar and your spine is a pestle. start out with small circles(similar to when you roll your head around to stretch your neck, just not floppy) at first and slowly try to make them bigger.. try not to move your pelvis at all, or pick your butt off the ground when you are leaning, and keep your back as straight as possible.
I have back problems and this was what the lady i was seeing about it told me to do. at first i couldnt even sit on the ground comfortably let alone do any kind of circular movement. but, over time, you should definitely notice an increased range of movement if you keep at it.
saskskierEven though I often post replies defending crossfit, I'm not a die-hard. It's what introduced me to Olympic weightlifting (which is my primary focus now) and I enjoy the workouts (when I do them).
That said, I have only had good experiences with gyms and coaches. I was introduced to crossfit in Saskatchewan. I forget exactly how many gyms there are, but 4-5 owners of gyms around the province have either a) lifted (and won) in national level weightlifting meets or b) coached athletes who have. As a result, I have experienced balanced programming with a huge emphasis on proper, safe technique and no one was ever pushed beyond their skill level/ability.
Like any workout program/methodology/sport/etc. some people like it and others don't. Do what works for you and leave it at that.
^^ Sure the eatbigliftbig guy is a douche nozzle, but let's be honest here, there is a solid population of douche nozzle's in the fitness/lifting/strength world (and even more so online).
ABallsAwesome workout today
At level 14 on the elliptical 1:25 at 70 spm and :35 at 210 spm for 20 minutes
californiagrownSPM is the same as RPM, right? if so i am laughing so damn hard at the mental image of of you just going totally HAM on an elliptical hahaha. I mean i dont even think elipticals are made for that kind of torque haha. Do you only do your HIIT on that machine or do you kind switch it up everytime, whatever looks appealing- Bike, ERG, Treadmill etc?
Curiously has anyone used a Mountain Climber to do thier HIIT? I feel like that would crush you.
NotoriousT.S.EHow much do you guys pay a month for gym membership. I used to use my school gym and my gym at work, but I'm not at school and I have a different job. I havn't worked out in like three weeks and I feel shitty about it.
NotoriousT.S.EHow much do you guys pay a month for gym membership. I used to use my school gym and my gym at work, but I'm not at school and I have a different job. I havn't worked out in like three weeks and I feel shitty about it.
*N_Wist*I tired a pre work out for the first time today. It was interesting, not sure if i like the tingly sensation.
.MASSHOLE.Anyone ever experience a hand injury where the 5th metacarpal is extremely sore and it came after cleans?
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ABallsPre workout looks like it's so bad for your body.
californiagrownhow?
ABallsIt can just put a lot of unnecessary stress on some of your organs.
californiagrownwhat does? the caffeine? so you also think coffee is terrible for your body?
californiagrownwhat does? the caffeine? so you also think coffee is terrible for your body?
