Topic: Weight Training (Read 19187 times)

Clear_Runway · « **Reply #50 on:** October 26, 2009, 11:36:59 AM »

meh. I couldnt put on an ounce of fat if I tried. Unfortunately this makes it near-impossible to gain muscle mass, but at least I wont get fat.

xolik · « **Reply #51 on:** October 26, 2009, 03:02:17 PM »

Quote from: Clear_Runway on October 26, 2009, 11:36:59 AM

meh. I couldnt put on an ounce of fat if I tried. Unfortunately this makes it near-impossible to gain muscle mass, but at least I wont get fat.

Trade places with me. Please.

Chris · « **Reply #52 on:** October 26, 2009, 07:05:11 PM »

Quote from: Clear_Runway on October 26, 2009, 11:36:59 AM

meh. I couldnt put on an ounce of fat if I tried. Unfortunately this makes it near-impossible to gain muscle mass, but at least I wont get fat.

Try eating like 4000 calories a day. I'm doing that and it works wonders. I'm putting up bigger numbers than ever before while putting on serious size, as well.

xolik · « **Reply #53 on:** October 27, 2009, 12:23:48 AM »

Quote from: Chris on October 26, 2009, 07:05:11 PM

Try eating like 4000 calories a day. I'm doing that and it works wonders. I'm putting up bigger numbers than ever before while putting on serious size, as well.

I can't actually eat that much. I get full and feel sick just thinking either eating or gagging down another protein shake.

pbsaurus · « **Reply #54 on:** October 27, 2009, 01:41:32 PM »

Quote from: YoungForever on October 23, 2009, 08:02:56 PM

I've been doing distance running basically my entire life. I just did an ultrathon in DC a few weeks back.

My swim coach did the ultraman triathlon last year. I forget what it was but it was something like a 10 mile swim, 500 miles of cycling and I think a double marathon done over two days.

Chris · « **Reply #55 on:** December 30, 2009, 01:25:48 PM »

Looking back on this thread... Wow.

I've since moved on to this concept that "less is more" and tend to keep my workouts fairly short now, and have seen some major improvements as a result. I certainly was over-training myself in some of these posts... it's no wonder why I was stuck at the same spot for such a long time.

xolik · « **Reply #56 on:** December 30, 2009, 03:53:35 PM »

Quote from: Chris on December 30, 2009, 01:25:48 PM

Looking back on this thread... Wow.

I've since moved on to this concept that "less is more" and tend to keep my workouts fairly short now, and have seen some major improvements as a result. I certainly was over-training myself in some of these posts... it's no wonder why I was stuck at the same spot for such a long time.

I've always been under the impression that short, intense workouts were much better for you than longer 60+ minute one for that exact reason. You'll wind up overtraining and doing more harm than good.

Chris · « **Reply #57 on:** December 30, 2009, 08:57:12 PM »

Yup. I've been decreasing the reps and increasing the weight and have gained tremendous results. Lately I've been trying to hammer down my form on the squat as that's where I'm lacking right now.

xolik · « **Reply #58 on:** January 06, 2010, 03:41:46 PM »

Boss sent me down to GNC today to pick him up some Force Factor stuff. I guess it's pretty popular because the lady there says can't keep up with the demand. She's always sold out and it just flies off the shelf. I may try it out via the website if it's that good.

For now, I'll stick to doing what I am doing which is whey protein drinks, my fish oil capsules and of course my Happy Pills. (Twinlab Ripped Fuel)

I've got a friendly competition going with my sweetheart. We're going to see who can get in better shape by the end of the year. I'm taking this seriously. I've given up drinking 'adult beverages' for New Years and have so far been able to stick to a healthy diet and steady gym time. Nothing fancy, no overdoing it or any of that stuff that causes so many to burn out after a few weeks here.

BizB · « **Reply #59 on:** January 06, 2010, 03:44:28 PM »

Quote from: xolik on January 06, 2010, 03:41:46 PM

For now, I'll stick to doing what I am doing which is whey protein drinks, my fish oil capsules and of course my Happy Pills. (Twinlab Ribbed Fuel)

Ribbed for his pleasure?

xolik · « **Reply #60 on:** January 06, 2010, 03:45:47 PM »

Well, we've both put on a bit of the bad type of weight and I'm sick of sitting around whining about how my pants don't fit. It's time to put up or shut up.

DAMN YOU WORLD OF WARCRAFT. DAMN YOU TO ohIcan'tstaymadatyou!

Chris · « **Reply #61 on:** January 06, 2010, 05:54:27 PM »

Quote from: xolik on January 06, 2010, 03:41:46 PM

Boss sent me down to GNC today to pick him up some Force Factor stuff. I guess it's pretty popular because the lady there says can't keep up with the demand. She's always sold out and it just flies off the shelf. I may try it out via the website if it's that good.

Does your boss know what Force Factor is / when to take it? After a quick read through of it, it's simply a nitric oxide-based pre-workout formula... kinda like a Red Bull on steroids.

xolik · « **Reply #62 on:** January 06, 2010, 06:57:19 PM »

Quote from: Chris on January 06, 2010, 05:54:27 PM

Does your boss know what Force Factor is / when to take it? After a quick read through of it, it's simply a nitric oxide-based pre-workout formula... kinda like a Red Bull on steroids.

Yeah, he knows. And to chug tons of water, which he should be doing anyways.

12AX7 · « **Reply #63 on:** January 27, 2010, 03:39:18 PM »

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100127/ap_on_sp_ot/us_sci_barefoot_running;_ylt=ArvLeuy0N2UlwD6qyBDYGAys0NUE;_ylu=X3oDMTFlZ2Fza3VjBHBvcwMxMTcEc2VjA2FjY29yZGlvbl9zY2llbmNlBHNsawNydW5uZXJzYmFyaW4-

Interesting. I had always heard running barefoot was a no-no; as you were likely to cause injury. Now its the other way round.

BizB · « **Reply #64 on:** January 27, 2010, 03:47:22 PM »

When it's not too cold out, this is my running shoe.

http://www.bizb.biz/index.php?type=1&id=458

12AX7 · « **Reply #65 on:** January 27, 2010, 03:52:39 PM »

Oh neat! Like driving gloves for your feet!

Socrates · « **Reply #66 on:** January 27, 2010, 04:12:51 PM »

Quote from: BizB on January 27, 2010, 03:47:22 PM

When it's not too cold out, this is my running shoe.

http://www.bizb.biz/index.php?type=1&id=458

How are those working out for you?

BizB · « **Reply #67 on:** January 27, 2010, 04:21:09 PM »

Not that great at the moment. I ran in them for 2 weeks gradually increasing my distance and changing to harder surfaces. Then, one day, I went out for a 4 mile run in 30 degree temps. By the 2.5 mile mark, I couldn't feel my feet. Near the end of the run, I kicked a water-shut-off pipe that was sticking up out of someone's lawn. It broke a bone in my foot and ruined my efforts at a personal-best at my favourite race. I had to take 4 weeks off. Meh.

Now, it's too cold to wear them. I'm really looking forward to getting back into them, though. They're super comfortable and I was running faster when I wore them.

Socrates · « **Reply #68 on:** January 28, 2010, 08:16:31 AM »

I was looking at those online and in the local store but I just can't picture myself running along the road in them. I hit branches/cans/rocks all the time along the darker stretches, plus this time of year salt and sand in them would just plain suck. I can kind of see them for running on grass.

Hope your foot heals fine and you can get back out there.

BizB · « **Reply #69 on:** January 28, 2010, 01:55:59 PM »

Oh, I'm already back up to 20 miles a week. The real training starts next week for my May 1st race.

Chris · « **Reply #70 on:** April 01, 2010, 11:40:46 AM »

So today marks the end of my first week of doing 4 sets of 2 reps each, with heavy weight. One more week to go of doing the same thing, then time to take it down a notch and slowly bring it back up. Here's where I stand so far:

Squat: 350 for 2
Bench: 275 for 2
Deadlift: 385 for 2

These numbers need to keep growing like they have been in the next few months and I'll be right on pace to start competing towards the end of 2010 into 2011.

MadOne · « **Reply #71 on:** April 01, 2010, 10:40:28 PM »

k i am a cross country runner and cyclist since freshman year and have never used the bench press except for two years in basketball where they made me and during that time i felt like a twig because i was doing 110 and everyone else was doing 180 - 210. I hated this and it lead to me never using the weight room ever again. I want to get back in there but i am kind trying to start out of the weight room because the jocks are jerks. I have tried this with 15 push-ups and 15 dips after running a mile and repeat this five times. (twice a week) I keep doing less and less. I started doing fifteen each and now am down to 10. What am i doing wrong? Am i just failing to take long enough between the workouts, could it be doing the them with the run, or do i just need to keep hammering away till i can do more?

BizB · « **Reply #72 on:** April 02, 2010, 07:59:30 AM »

You should work on building up your core. Push ups are good, but you need a solid foundation for everything. Here's my core workout...

7 Minute Jump Rope

60 secs X 2 Plank

60 secs X 2 Side Plank (R)
60 secs X 2 Side Plank (L)

60 secs X 2 Superman
http://www.bodyessentialz.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/kneeling-alternating-superman-c-core-strength.jpg

30 X 2 Knee/Elbow crunch

30 X 2 Windshield Wipers

30 X 2 Leg Curls (Ball)

30 X 2 Hip Extension (Ball)

30 X 2 4-pt Hip Dips
20 X 2 3-pt Hip Dips
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVzNFAm3N2Q#noexternalembed
(God, that woman is ripped)

Of course, I didn't start out with that many reps and sometimes I do fewer reps and more sets. For the timed exercises, I started with 30 seconds. For the counted exercises, I did 15 to start out. I'd love to get in 3 core-workouts per week, but it only ever seems to happen twice per week.

pbsaurus · « **Reply #73 on:** April 02, 2010, 12:24:11 PM »

Concur with what BizGramps said. Back before I became a father and was swimming regularly I would try to get two to three core workouts in a week. I still have a pretty solid core underneath all this flab.

Chris · « **Reply #74 on:** April 02, 2010, 07:40:14 PM »

My core workouts consist of power cleans along with weighted sit ups, but like Biz showed, those workouts will work to strengthen your core, which is a good starting point for anything physical.

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