Omis
my friends were skinny
Totally destroyed my goals for this year. Im blasted through the 160 I aimed for and Im now a 172 with a pretty flat stomach. Gaining over thirty pounds in one year feels like a mother****er
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The ~New~ SWF GYM! Newbies and New Years Resolution Peeps Wanted!
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Not to be a dipstick, but depending on your age, gaining 30lbs a year naturally is both statistically and medically impossible. If you're still an adolescent, then it's not, but from bodybuilding alone, 30lbs... whew.
Either way, congratulations on the accomplishment.
Omis
my friends were skinny
Im 16 so my hormones dont care at all right now. I may have grown a bit but if anything it was less than inch. Probs bout half an inch.
deepseadiva
Bodybuilding Magical Girl
omg blhughg
I used to take that EAS crap. Glad I have a bit of cash now.
172 lbs?
So jelly. How tall are you Omis?
Omis
my friends were skinny
Pounds yeah. Gaining 30 kilos in a year...NOPE. Somewhere between 5'7" and 5'8". Im a short guy.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
I thought EAS products were overpriced to begin with? What are the health detriments to consuming metals like arsenic? I remember watching a Dr. Oz segment where he mentioned that some Apple Juice brands carry arsenic as well.
Arsenic is trace amounts isn't necessarily toxic (to demonstrate this point, literally anything can be toxic, it just depends on the properties of the atom/molecule that determine just how much of it is dangerous), but consumed regularly and in large amounts (like that found in EAS products) it can lead to some bad things.
Arsenic is naturally occurring in apples and some fruits are even mildly radioactive, like bananas. But there's absolutely no reason that a protein powder should have heavy metals in such large quantities, if at all. As for the pricing of EAS products, they're actually reasonable, but they're reasonable for obvious reasons. EAS, Body Fortress; it's all garbage. You can usually tell natural products just by unpretentious and innocuous packaging. A product that can't sell on its own merit'll have to be marketed as "SUPREME MUSCLE PUMP BUILDER RIPPER X9001."
i always giggle when an american says that supplements are overpriced.
try moving to aus.
try moving to aus.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Well, I'm gonna have to take a long look at what protein supplement I invest in once I resume working out when the semester starts (currently just doing a bunch of cardio.) Was originally using that BSN product, given it was sponsored by UFC, so I figured it was a natural good choice. Seems like it has a small amount, especially given I only take one serving a day.
In my opinion, you should only take supplements that're USDA certified organic, but that's not an option for some people, unfortunately. As for the UFC endorsement, as much as UFC likes to dote on itself for being the supreme exhibition of fighting prowess and mono e mono skill, it's a sport with endorsements and marketing opportunities just like anything else.
deepseadiva
Bodybuilding Magical Girl
I thought "organic" was just a buzz word. The regulations on their certification seem flimsy, and their health benefits negligible?
if you can get food that hasn't been tampered with it is better for you, but you're right that regulations get sidestepped frequently. it's nearly impossible to avoid at least some level of poisoning the way our civilization is built, you pretty much have to grow your own food or go hunter gatherer mode and be like that guy who moved to the middle of no where in alaska
Darkshadow7827
Smash Lord
If ya really wanna go organic go with the lean organic chicken. Now-a-days you see "organic" and "whole grains" slabbed on everything, even if "made with whole grains" "whole grains" and "100% whole grain" can all mean something different. I just eat whatever 
Also, Verm you moved away to a different state? :<
Also, Verm you moved away to a different state? :<
With "all natural" products, I think the stipulations are a bit flimsier, but with organic, to get a USDA seal or otherwise, they do need to go through a number of hoops. So "all natural" and numbers like "0" instead of "No," are the ones to be suspicious of.If ya really wanna go organic go with the lean organic chicken. Now-a-days you see "organic" and "whole grains" slabbed on everything, even if "made with whole grains" "whole grains" and "100% whole grain" can all mean something different. I just eat whatever
Also, Verm you moved away to a different state? :<
And yeah, man.
I had to move to Oregon. I'm not a big fan of it here. It's alright I guess, but I miss being able to visit Boston, NYC and the likes. There's so little energy here.
Grey Belnades
The Imperial Aztec
Hey guys, would it be better to run for 20-30 minutes a day than running for 4-5 miles three times a week? I ran for 26 mintues today and it felt great. Last time I tried running 5 miles, I had to stop every mile to rest and my chest and breathing felt off and bad.
It's best to do cardio every day, so I'd suggest running for 20-30 minutes a day. In my opinion, the endurance trials aren't nearly as beneficial for your overall health, and should only be used for advanced fitness goals.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Any of you guys ever get that feeling where your legs just feel "dead"? Been playing a bunch of pick up football games these past few weeks, and today I noticed I really didn't have much of a burst, and it felt like I needed to put more effort into cuts and moves. My legs aren't sore...they just feel over worked I guess.
If you're not used to running such a long distance, it's probably not a bad idea to do shorter runs to build up better stamina and just increase it over time.
Darkshadow7827
Smash Lord
I'm starting advanced cardio training next semester... and by advanced, I mean I suck at running and will start with 1 mile a day with, get this, no stopping to catch my breath XD Hey all you runners, what is "proper form?" Tons of people in my class run marathons, 5k, 1/2 marathons etc. I have a friend who also runs but was told by a friend girl that he has poor form. I thought running was intuitive but apparently not?
When someone's running with bad form, it's usually because their stride is either stiff, short, heavy or any combination of the three. If it's stiff, they're not using their core and arms to propel themselves, if it's short, they're not extending their legs far enough and if it's heavy, they're landing on their heels instead of the balls of their feet on each stride which stresses your knees out and takes a lot more effort to execute a stride.
So, in other words, twist your core so that your upper body not only has less work keeping your torso perfectly straight, but so that it doesn't resist against the inertial force of the legs. Land on the balls of your feet instead of your heels and make sure to get good leg extension on each stride. Though, this is all my summation of: http://scoobysworkshop.com/efficient-running-technique/, so you might find more detailed explanations there.
Grey Belnades
The Imperial Aztec
Thanks. I really only have two goals in mind with running, nothing advance but: 1: to slim down and 2: to extend my running endurance to at least be able to run 5k with ease.
deepseadiva
Bodybuilding Magical Girl
I squatted 230 lbs x 10 x 4 this wee morning. Last week I was scared to complete 205 x 5 x 3.
I just kept wanting it. Explosive breakthroughs awwwww yeeeeeaaaaaaaa
I just kept wanting it. Explosive breakthroughs awwwww yeeeeeaaaaaaaa
SnackAttack
Smash Champion
So, I've posted here before, but I've never done anything before.
I read the OP and looked at the Scooby work out guide.
The only problem is: I don't have dumbbells. How do I do lunges without dumbbells? :O
Finally, when you do Cardio... what's better to drink, Water or Gatorade?
I read the OP and looked at the Scooby work out guide.
The only problem is: I don't have dumbbells. How do I do lunges without dumbbells? :O
Finally, when you do Cardio... what's better to drink, Water or Gatorade?
Lunges are fine without dumbbells, just search 'lunge' on YouTube.
You can make them more difficult by holding heavy books or a backpack.
IMO aminos are best for cardio, otherwise, just plain water.
You can make them more difficult by holding heavy books or a backpack.
IMO aminos are best for cardio, otherwise, just plain water.
SuperMatt
Smash Champion
for short amount of exercise (< 1 hour) water is just fine...but longer than that you'll need to start getting in some cals somehow either liquids or solids
also, someone asked about running form...make sure you're not bobbing up and down too much...your energy needs to mostly be used to propel yourself forward
also, someone asked about running form...make sure you're not bobbing up and down too much...your energy needs to mostly be used to propel yourself forward
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Well, new years and all that jazz. Besides keeping SKINNY, I thought I might as well try and like, tone up a bit. The areas I want to work on are probably the typical. Stomach, Chest, upper thighs, and BUM.
I could probably make do with the chest and stomach on my own, but I haven't a clue how to rally work the BUM and upper thighs THUROUGHLY.
Not that I look bad now, I just... want to look GREAT when summer roles around. Considering my three classes are Art based, and then one Philosophy class, I know I'm going to have quite some time to kill.
Any suggestions for work out techniques? I don't have access to a gym or anything, because im poor and in college, and I'm majoring in art (Which means I'll be poor forever) SOOOOO, I would like to do this without use of fancy machines.
Any adviceee?
I could probably make do with the chest and stomach on my own, but I haven't a clue how to rally work the BUM and upper thighs THUROUGHLY.
Not that I look bad now, I just... want to look GREAT when summer roles around. Considering my three classes are Art based, and then one Philosophy class, I know I'm going to have quite some time to kill.
Any suggestions for work out techniques? I don't have access to a gym or anything, because im poor and in college, and I'm majoring in art (Which means I'll be poor forever) SOOOOO, I would like to do this without use of fancy machines.
Any adviceee?
For starters, whole-body workouts will be much better. If you focus on specific areas rather than strengthening your whole body, not only will the strength imbalance feel awkward and dysfunctional, but you'll look like Popeye with sledgehammer forearms and little wheat switches for arms.
I just suggest Googling compound body exercises for all muscle groups. Everyone has their preferences, and there're millions of exercises for beginning. Getting started on a solid regimen is never easy, and no one person can give you a regimen that incorporates good training principles like variation, pacing, etc. It takes a little time of experimenting to get a good program for yourself.
I just suggest Googling compound body exercises for all muscle groups. Everyone has their preferences, and there're millions of exercises for beginning. Getting started on a solid regimen is never easy, and no one person can give you a regimen that incorporates good training principles like variation, pacing, etc. It takes a little time of experimenting to get a good program for yourself.
deepseadiva
Bodybuilding Magical Girl
No university gym?
No, he won't, lol. No weights means zero muscle gain, so imbalanced results aren't of any concern.
Pikaville
Pikaville returns 10 years later.
Ok so my abs are all but gone due to severe slacking off with regards exercise.
I don't have much fat on my uppers but it's starting to get noticeable on my lowers.
How do I get rid of this easily/easiest?
I'm joining a gym fairly soon but it all depends when my friend decides to rejoin too, that way I get a better deal.
Should I just run lots to lose the bit of gut?
I don't have much fat on my uppers but it's starting to get noticeable on my lowers.
How do I get rid of this easily/easiest?
I'm joining a gym fairly soon but it all depends when my friend decides to rejoin too, that way I get a better deal.
Should I just run lots to lose the bit of gut?
Darkshadow7827
Smash Lord
Imma assume you don't have dumbells either. If you want abs, it's all about diet. As they say "abs are made in the kitchen." For the upper body I guess you could do pushups and weighted push ups; just wear a backpack with heavy stuff in it. If you can get a pull up bar, one you can hang in door ways, that would be great for upper body and lats, which will give you a V-taper in time. For legs, you could squats with a heavy backpack. Plyometrics would help with legs too. Running helps with legs and helps with overall tone. Your options are limited if you don't have dumbells as you can do so much with a heavy backpack or curling books and stuff.
I agree; I'd say running and diet. If there's any way to get abs back or tone up, it's cardio and a good diet.
Keblerelf
Smash Ace
Bench, squat, overhead press, and deadlift. Learn how to do them and you'll get the results you want.
Pluvia
Hates Semicolons<br>;
Need much heavier weights than the 15kg I got with my dumbbells. It's getting too easy now.
Abs are 80% diet.
And cardio roughly fills in the rest of that. Unless you do heaps of cardio, in which case you can afford to loosen your diet a little.
Who even lifts anyway?
:trollface:
And cardio roughly fills in the rest of that. Unless you do heaps of cardio, in which case you can afford to loosen your diet a little.
Who even lifts anyway?
:trollface:
I would have better abs, but I like eating too much. : D
I really want to work on my flexibility, don't spend enough time stretching I think and I don't like how stiff I've become. Hate yoga though. Should I just be spending more time stretching before/after workouts?
I really want to work on my flexibility, don't spend enough time stretching I think and I don't like how stiff I've become. Hate yoga though. Should I just be spending more time stretching before/after workouts?
You should aim to be spending more time stretching in general. Whether it be before/after/during workouts. Tbh I like stretching just before bed :D
Pluvia
Hates Semicolons<br>;
I'm getting slightly more flexible somehow. I'm still a bit off from touching my toes without bending my knees but I'm closer than I used to be.
Also I did tons of bicep workouts last night and stopped when I could feel the burn, then I did some abs workouts basically just because I could, even though my abs don't need as much attention as my arms. Anyway today my arms are fine and my abs hurt. Wtf? I was working on my arms for aages.
Also I did tons of bicep workouts last night and stopped when I could feel the burn, then I did some abs workouts basically just because I could, even though my abs don't need as much attention as my arms. Anyway today my arms are fine and my abs hurt. Wtf? I was working on my arms for aages.
Pluvia
Hates Semicolons<br>;
Do your arms heal faster than other muscles with protein shakes? I pushed my biceps, took my shake and the next day I was fine. Thinking I'd done something wrong, or not done enough, I decided to push them again that day, took my shake, and woke up the next day and felt fine.
Huh?
Huh?
Keblerelf
Smash Ace
That's probably just because your body is used to your current workout.
Are you still using the same rep/weights every time?
Keep in mind that being sore does not necessarily mean you had a good workout.
Are you still using the same rep/weights every time?
Keep in mind that being sore does not necessarily mean you had a good workout.
typically, smaller muscles recover faster than big muscles. there's physically less to recover.
although i still wouldn't recommend training arms for days on end.
although i still wouldn't recommend training arms for days on end.
Pikaville
Pikaville returns 10 years later.
I wonder if it's because I used to run/walk places lots that my stomach stayed flatter?
Now that I have a car I drive most places :/
Can't eat what I want anymore unless I'm gonna walk it all off!
Now that I have a car I drive most places :/
Can't eat what I want anymore unless I'm gonna walk it all off!