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Okay so I see a major problem here: you talked about how you're broke and can' afford supplemental protein, and then you mention you're doing the "old fashioned" way and list two fats and two carbohydrates. Almonds and peanut butter are great fats, and rice and potatoes are great carbs, but I sure hope you're eating tons of fish, chicken, lean red meat, and turkey for your protein intake everyday, or else you're not doing yourself any good.
Sdot.Okay so I see a major problem here: you talked about how you're broke and can' afford supplemental protein, and then you mention you're doing the "old fashioned" way and list two fats and two carbohydrates. Almonds and peanut butter are great fats, and rice and potatoes are great carbs, but I sure hope you're eating tons of fish, chicken, lean red meat, and turkey for your protein intake everyday, or else you're not doing yourself any good.
Workout regimen I've been doing is mainly compound workouts (squats, then bench, then deadlift and some others) which I've noticed have really helped and I'm getting stronger/looking better than I was just doing concentration workouts (i.e. curls, or tricep extensions, you get the idea).
Plus, I'm rehabbing my knee at the moment and the squats/deadlift has really helped with that.
hey-dude-its-methis is like whats wrong with ppl arguing for the legalization of weed instead of saying 'its not that bad' they say 'its perfect'
Besides the point but the weed argument is, why should the government decide what people do with their bodies? Find me a text that says it's perfect...
Whole food is always better than a powder. The point of supplements is to SUPPLEMENT your already dialed diet. Its damn time consuming and damn expensive to get all of your macros through whole food, so i SUPPLEMENT my diet with a quick, cheap protein shake a couple times per day.
Deadlift heavy.
Squat heavy.
Press Heavy.
Row Heavy.
Drink Milk by the gallon.
Anyways, one benefit to living with my mom for the summer, eating A TON of fish, chicken, and lean beef. Plus a lot of gluten free shit so my joints are feeling awesome. Put about 10lbs on since I've been up here(10 days). Also still using supplemental protein drinks for after workouts on top of all that. At 6' 160 lbs with a goal of being around 175-180 lbs by the end of the summer. Anyone think thats possible? I hit the gym 4-5 times a week, hike about once a week. Need to start running too but stoked on my progress so far.
Hahaha, the grandma one was hilarious and I was cringing the whole video, but stupid people will be stupid and extremes will be taken. I feel luckier/better about it my self because I already have a lot of weightlifting experience and I know how not to go overboard.
The biggest part for me is having a set time and group of people I can go in, get a good workout and be done. Lately it's been hard to get friends to the gym and I love having some motivation and structure. Plus learning handstands, muscle ups, and having a wide open gym to work with is pretty sweet in my opinion. I understand why people hate it, but if it's done properly and not taken further when it shouldn't be, then I enjoy it.
kerry.Hahaha, the grandma one was hilarious and I was cringing the whole video, but stupid people will be stupid and extremes will be taken. I feel luckier/better about it my self because I already have a lot of weightlifting experience and I know how not to go overboard.
The biggest part for me is having a set time and group of people I can go in, get a good workout and be done. Lately it's been hard to get friends to the gym and I love having some motivation and structure. Plus learning handstands, muscle ups, and having a wide open gym to work with is pretty sweet in my opinion. I understand why people hate it, but if it's done properly and not taken further when it shouldn't be, then I enjoy it.
Nah in reality I really don't care. I will never do it but I seriously won't bash people that do.
And I agree with the motivation aspect, I have such better workouts when I have someone there pushing me. AS of now Ive been going by myself (mainly because all my friends are in NH, MA, NJ, and CT) while im here in VT by myself. Dont mind it though, I also enjoy working out by myself. Learned quite a few good workouts from friends this past school year that I'll be using over the summer.
kerry.Hahaha, the grandma one was hilarious and I was cringing the whole video, but stupid people will be stupid and extremes will be taken. I feel luckier/better about it my self because I already have a lot of weightlifting experience and I know how not to go overboard.
The biggest part for me is having a set time and group of people I can go in, get a good workout and be done. Lately it's been hard to get friends to the gym and I love having some motivation and structure. Plus learning handstands, muscle ups, and having a wide open gym to work with is pretty sweet in my opinion. I understand why people hate it, but if it's done properly and not taken further when it shouldn't be, then I enjoy it.
Granite_StateNah in reality I really don't care. I will never do it but I seriously won't bash people that do.
And I agree with the motivation aspect, I have such better workouts when I have someone there pushing me. AS of now Ive been going by myself (mainly because all my friends are in NH, MA, NJ, and CT) while im here in VT by myself. Dont mind it though, I also enjoy working out by myself. Learned quite a few good workouts from friends this past school year that I'll be using over the summer.
Crossfit as a training program is quite frankly terrible.
Crossfit as a way to keep in shape, stay active and get a good workout in is awesome. If viewed(as it should be) as a sport, crossfit is tremendous.
It seems about as fun as running track or XC so i have zero interest in trying the sport. As a training program for myslef i can think of few things that would be worse for me. But hating on people who do it is like hating on people who play night league adult soccer, or hockey, or basketball. Its a sport that people enjoy, that keeps them active and in shape so kudos to them and keep getting after it!
Granite_StateIm gonna hate because crossfit is stupid. Proof:
Providing video of fails and saying it's stupid does not make it so. You can look up fail videos for literally any exercise/sport/activity/passtime in the world and find a compilation of people who don't know what they're doing/missing reps/being idiots/etc.
On a more serious note, if you're benching heavy definitely make sure you've got a spotter. Scary stuff...
Tore my fucking callous on my left hand right down so it bled doing deadlifts yesterday. God damn I hate when that happens. Timed it well though, have to let my wrist recover so it will just be squats for me.
Anyone else erg for a cardio workout? Shit is tough.
.MASSHOLE.Tore my fucking callous on my left hand right down so it bled doing deadlifts yesterday. God damn I hate when that happens. Timed it well though, have to let my wrist recover so it will just be squats for me.
Anyone else erg for a cardio workout? Shit is tough.
Thought about doing hiit on it. It's really fucking hard though.
soccerzla7Yeah I actually just bought one for $400 which I thought I couldn't beat
You're talking about a rower? Probably one of the the worst workouts I've done (and puked after) was 5x500m rowing sprints. Times ranges between around 1:30 and 1:49. Nothing but pain...
I'm trying to figure out a way to get my parents C2 rower (which they rarely use) into my possession, but they aren't willing to give it up yet...
saskskierYou're talking about a rower? Probably one of the the worst workouts I've done (and puked after) was 5x500m rowing sprints. Times ranges between around 1:30 and 1:49. Nothing but pain...
I'm trying to figure out a way to get my parents C2 rower (which they rarely use) into my possession, but they aren't willing to give it up yet...
I do it with my brother normally who, if he had really wanted to and liked crew, could have gone D1 to a top school for it. He was doing 6:30 2ks as a Junior in HS with minimal training. We did a 5k yesterday and his average was a 1:58 with 19 s/m after not doing any erging for a a couple years. Bastard has near perfect form.
louie.miragsHey 9-5ers,(I work 8-5) do you guys prefer hitting the gym before or after work?
I workout after and I work from 8-4. It takes me about an hour to get to the gym after but it would take me the same to get to work in the morning if I went to my gym beforehand due to rush hour.
cobra_commanderNice work. 4 plates feels good doesn't it?
Where do you lift at?
Feels amazing. My goal was to get that by my birthday in a month and a half.
At a YMCA.. best and biggest gym around here though. But sucks cause I pay a lot for a membership because of all the stuff you can use. Pool, basketball court, workout classes.. etc that i dont ever touch.
Toasty.Feels amazing. My goal was to get that by my birthday in a month and a half.
At a YMCA.. best and biggest gym around here though. But sucks cause I pay a lot for a membership because of all the stuff you can use. Pool, basketball court, workout classes.. etc that i dont ever touch.
Did my 1RM of deadlift the other day. Got 345. No belt/straps which I should probably start using the belt at least. My face probably looked similar to yours too haha beat red, ready to explode.
I started monday and have went twice after work. Not too bad, but after 5 the gym is PACKED to the gills and by the time i get home it's late and time to hit the rack. Plus, I may need to start using pre workout after a long day at work. I may start going before work, but I like being able to make a bulletproof (requires blender) coffee before work. Decisions, decisions...
ABallsWell I mean coffee isn't the best for you either but that's besides the point. I've just always been taught through sports that taking something that will increase your heart rate before an activity that will raise your heart rate anyways could be dangerous. When I go to the gym my heart pumps fast and personally I feel like a pre workout would make it a little unsafe. I probably shouldn't have hated on pre workout in here since I'm guessing most of you take it but that's just my two cents. Also, when I do hiit I'm almost redlining with my heart rate anyways, I don't need anything that would get it going faster.
You're what 16? You can pretty much increase your heart rate all you want, and you'll be fine. Once you hit 55 then it can case problems, There are 100's of different kinds of pre-work outs so some are much better than others. As for coffee in the right doses it actually has medical benefits.
zzzskizzzYou're what 16? You can pretty much increase your heart rate all you want, and you'll be fine. Once you hit 55 then it can case problems, There are 100's of different kinds of pre-work outs so some are much better than others. As for coffee in the right doses it actually has medical benefits.
Good guess, 17, which pre workouts are you talking about? I've just been really tired lately so I'm looking for something to energize me for a few hours.
ABallsGood guess, 17, which pre workouts are you talking about? I've just been really tired lately so I'm looking for something to energize me for a few hours.
You don't take pre-work out to stay awake just drink coffee or caffeinated tea.
ABallsGood guess, 17, which pre workouts are you talking about? I've just been really tired lately so I'm looking for something to energize me for a few hours.
Make sure you get enough sleep to recover from workouts. If you're falling asleep in class, sit up straight
hadn't been to the gym in a week also hadn't taken creatine in a week and noticed my definition got better without it so I think Im going to stop it for the summer
inb4 'creatine has nothing to do with it and a week isnt even long enough'
hey-dude-its-mehadn't been to the gym in a week also hadn't taken creatine in a week and noticed my definition got better without it so I think Im going to stop it for the summer
inb4 'creatine has nothing to do with it and a week isnt even long enough'
Creatine adds water to the muscles I believe. It would make sense definition got better if you didnt take it for some time.
hey-dude-its-mehadn't been to the gym in a week also hadn't taken creatine in a week and noticed my definition got better without it so I think Im going to stop it for the summer
inb4 'creatine has nothing to do with it and a week isnt even long enough'
Ya you put on the water weight and then drop it when you stop using the creatine. How are you taking it? Is it in your pre workout or are you just taking straight supplements of it? Oh and do you think it's effective?
ABallsYa you put on the water weight and then drop it when you stop using the creatine. How are you taking it? Is it in your pre workout or are you just taking straight supplements of it? Oh and do you think it's effective?
yea I know but no matter what I say in here someone will disagree with it, I have some cheap stuff for pre workout and ON capsules that I take about half of whats recommended
After 3-4 long months of waiting after my TBI I just went on my first run yesterday and lifted today. I basically had no activity at all during this time and lost 10 pounds, which is the muscle I put on before my injury. My run went ok but today my lift went bad. I also broke my right clavicle along with the TBI so that whole side is weaker. I need some suggestions on how to get back into it safely. Before I had a good 4 day split and was seeing gains in tone and strength. After trying chest today I realized I have regressed in strength. Anyone got a good routine to get me going again?
tusken_assraiderhmm not massively we're talking adding water at a cellular level, which would increase cell size and therefore increase definition
I am not expert on human anatomy, but from what I have heard and read, the water is absorbed(?) into muscle fiber, expanding the muscle size. If the OP with the creatine question is "poorly" defined to start with, it seems to be logical that an expansion of all muscle fiber would just result in a bulkier look.
But then again, as I said, I am not human anatomy expert.
Creatine is pretty harmless. I'd encourge most folks to try it for a few months.
Know the difference between creatine and preworkouts with creatine in them.
Many people are quick to blast creatine because they had a bad experience with something like no-xplode. Maybe it's all the other shit in there, or the fact that you are taking something labeled as 'blue-raspberry.' Anyone ever seen a blue raspberry before?
cobra_commanderCreatine is pretty harmless. I'd encourge most folks to try it for a few months.
Know the difference between creatine and preworkouts with creatine in them.
Many people are quick to blast creatine because they had a bad experience with something like no-xplode. Maybe it's all the other shit in there, or the fact that you are taking something labeled as 'blue-raspberry.' Anyone ever seen a blue raspberry before?
Creatine is one of the most studied exercise supplements out there, I take creatine CHL which I like better could you don't have to load. It is a lot more money though.
cobra_commanderCreatine is pretty harmless. I'd encourge most folks to try it for a few months.
Know the difference between creatine and preworkouts with creatine in them.
Many people are quick to blast creatine because they had a bad experience with something like no-xplode. Maybe it's all the other shit in there, or the fact that you are taking something labeled as 'blue-raspberry.' Anyone ever seen a blue raspberry before?
Well that's discouraging, I just bought some no xplode which is pretty hypocritical since I bashed pre workout on the previous page. Anyways I'm going to the gym in a few hours and I'm excited to try it.
ABallsWell that's discouraging, I just bought some no xplode which is pretty hypocritical since I bashed pre workout on the previous page. Anyways I'm going to the gym in a few hours and I'm excited to try it.
Do you not feel motivated enough to go? Only take one scoop at first or else you'll be real jittery and not feel yourself. Also, late in the day, it may be way too hard to go to sleep. I don't recommend preworkouts at all but what do I know?
-benedettoDo you not feel motivated enough to go? Only take one scoop at first or else you'll be real jittery and not feel yourself. Also, late in the day, it may be way too hard to go to sleep. I don't recommend preworkouts at all but what do I know?
You don't take pre-workout to feel motivated to go, i've taken a quite a lot and it's fine. People bash it all the time but it's really not that bad I've taken it and have no regrets.
-benedettoDo you not feel motivated enough to go? Only take one scoop at first or else you'll be real jittery and not feel yourself. Also, late in the day, it may be way too hard to go to sleep. I don't recommend preworkouts at all but what do I know?
No I'm plenty motivated, I just wanted to try it out.
