I haven't been able to run for 6 months, so now I hate on it 
But seriously few things are more satisfying than a hard sprint session.
But seriously few things are more satisfying than a hard sprint session.
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The ~New~ SWF GYM! Newbies and New Years Resolution Peeps Wanted!
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SharkAttack
Smash Lord
Running is my favorite activity. I enjoy concentrating on speed, but distance is another fun part of it. It feels good to run from my house and just go places far away from it. The weather can often times be an added bonus if the sky is marvelously gorgeous, but then again temperature can ruin a good run, such as excessive heat.
It's how I got started (Yay DDR <3).
I do enjoy a short run/jog too though.
Used to love swimming a lot more, but I prefer the adrenaline kick and sweat from running these days.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
18 more days till Ramadan is over. -Makes a tick mark on the wall.-
Swimming and kicking are my favorites. I hate running just because I find it boring. Swimming and kicking require a bit of technique, so trying to keep form is entertaining enough to pass the time. Cardio definitely is the most important though, which I'm sure no one's ever heard before wrg9-bh0-hbrprnponb-n9hnr4 times before. To give some perspective on this, every first-time boxer I've seen go into the ring lasts about 25 seconds before they're ready to forfeit due to fatigue. Fights are 90% about who can last longer. Being able to bench 400lbs isn't gonna do you a whole lot of good when that power only lasts for 10 seconds.
Which brings up an interesting topic: what're you guys' training principles? As in, what do keep in mind when training/strive for? For instance, I keep Kung Fu in mind, so I prefer high-intensity cardio like kicking, a lot of calisthenics and stretching.
Which brings up an interesting topic: what're you guys' training principles? As in, what do keep in mind when training/strive for? For instance, I keep Kung Fu in mind, so I prefer high-intensity cardio like kicking, a lot of calisthenics and stretching.
ToferTheHuman
Hii
What I keep in mind is Rugby player.
I pretty much train entirely for aesthetics, I'm not even mad.
Jane
Smash Hero
i train for aesthetics, to become a better dodgeball and basketball player, and to one day soon start tricking again so i always keep my legs and flexibility in mind.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
I've always been modest, so I never train for the ladies xD. My two personal goals are just overall health benefits and to improve myself as a basketball player.
So with that being said, I generally go for strength training and exercises that generally require me to "explode" so I can apply it to the sport I play.
Pluvia
Hates Semicolons<br>;
I've not posted here for a while, not because I've stopped, in fact I've actually upped my work out, it's just that I don't post much on smashboards anymore outside the Light House.
NeverKnowsBest
Monochrome Like A Panda
Hey can I get some advice guys?
Over the past month and a half-ish I've been lifting weights and doing cardio. 45 minutes of lifting and 15 doing cardio (I do this everyday).
Now after starting to lift I always feel hungry. (Before when I was only doing cardio I was able to keep a pretty low calorie diet and felt pretty full all the time.) I am sticking to my macros for the most part but I still feel like I am gaining weight. Should I change up my work out regiment to do less weight lifting and more cardio? Or less frequency of lifting ie: M-W-F instead of everyday?
Any advice would be a blessing =)
Over the past month and a half-ish I've been lifting weights and doing cardio. 45 minutes of lifting and 15 doing cardio (I do this everyday).
Now after starting to lift I always feel hungry. (Before when I was only doing cardio I was able to keep a pretty low calorie diet and felt pretty full all the time.) I am sticking to my macros for the most part but I still feel like I am gaining weight. Should I change up my work out regiment to do less weight lifting and more cardio? Or less frequency of lifting ie: M-W-F instead of everyday?
Any advice would be a blessing =)
Jane
Smash Hero
in regards to lifting/bodybuilding in general, its almost always better to do it every other day. your muscles need time to rebuild, and by working out every single day you're actually stunting your muscle growth.
you're trying to lose weight? or just lose fat? i think youre starting to get hungrier simply because your muscles are getting bigger and in turn, your body needs more calories per day. even just to sit and watch TV, now that you're living a more active lifestyle, your body will require more calories just to do normal daily operations.
my suggestion to you is to first, start lifting on MWF. if youre only doing 15 minutes of cardio, then its ok to do cardio every day, but if you start increasing duration/intensity of your cardio, the optimal thing to do would be to do your cardio on tues/thurs/sat. secondly, you need to increase your protein consumption. UNLESS your goal is to literally be skinny RATHER THAN being lean with muscles. if you want to just straight up be skinnier, i would say stop lifting and just start running daily. but i would guess you would rather be lean and muscley. so in that case, just start eating more protein. dairy products, peanut butter, turkey, chicken, and egg whites are all wholesome sources of protein. eating enough protein is almost as important as hitting the gym. and of course, protein powder after a workout is always recommended because it is absorbed quickly by the body at the time when it needs protein the most.
you're trying to lose weight? or just lose fat? i think youre starting to get hungrier simply because your muscles are getting bigger and in turn, your body needs more calories per day. even just to sit and watch TV, now that you're living a more active lifestyle, your body will require more calories just to do normal daily operations.
my suggestion to you is to first, start lifting on MWF. if youre only doing 15 minutes of cardio, then its ok to do cardio every day, but if you start increasing duration/intensity of your cardio, the optimal thing to do would be to do your cardio on tues/thurs/sat. secondly, you need to increase your protein consumption. UNLESS your goal is to literally be skinny RATHER THAN being lean with muscles. if you want to just straight up be skinnier, i would say stop lifting and just start running daily. but i would guess you would rather be lean and muscley. so in that case, just start eating more protein. dairy products, peanut butter, turkey, chicken, and egg whites are all wholesome sources of protein. eating enough protein is almost as important as hitting the gym. and of course, protein powder after a workout is always recommended because it is absorbed quickly by the body at the time when it needs protein the most.
NeverKnowsBest
Monochrome Like A Panda
Thank you so much Jane for your input! More or less I'm just trying to get rid of fat over weight. I honestly need to up my protein. Today at work I ate oats, a banana, a PBnJ on whole grain bread, a whole grain bagel ,and like 5 mini Reese's. My protein consumption for the day is almost non existent leading up to my gym visit. I ate some chicken and drank protein before I went to the gym. Then ate a pork chop and some steamed veggies.
Also I am still very OCD when it comes to weighing myself. I ignorantly weigh myself at the end of the day =(. I really need to chill because I know this constant weighing of myself is only adding stress and making it even harder to get healthier.
Also I am still very OCD when it comes to weighing myself. I ignorantly weigh myself at the end of the day =(. I really need to chill because I know this constant weighing of myself is only adding stress and making it even harder to get healthier.
Rubyiris
Smash Hero
Eat more saturated fat and yyou'll be.less hungry.
Also.remember that working out will make you hungry, too. Limit.your Carb intake to post workout, and increase your fat/protein intake. You'll eat less food, and be more satisfied for a longer period of time.
Your weight will fluctuate several lbs in a single day. Do yourself a favor and ignore the scale. Instead, measure yourself with calipers on a weekly basis and track your inches.
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Also.remember that working out will make you hungry, too. Limit.your Carb intake to post workout, and increase your fat/protein intake. You'll eat less food, and be more satisfied for a longer period of time.
Your weight will fluctuate several lbs in a single day. Do yourself a favor and ignore the scale. Instead, measure yourself with calipers on a weekly basis and track your inches.
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NeverKnowsBest
Monochrome Like A Panda
^ Thanks man! I totally agree. I have been bumping up my fat/protein intake and have seen vast improvements in weight control.
I actually had discipline and waited an entire week before I weighed myself and lost 3 lbs in a week after of eating food I wanted.
Education is definitively one of the most important things in being healthy.
I actually had discipline and waited an entire week before I weighed myself and lost 3 lbs in a week after of eating food I wanted.
Education is definitively one of the most important things in being healthy.
Eating is really rather delicious, it can be a little difficult in some instances due to having more raw ingredients thus having to cook more etc, but taste definitely isn't a barrier.
The whole "if it tastes good it's bad for you" idea is a nonsenical myth.
The whole "if it tastes good it's bad for you" idea is a nonsenical myth.
N.A.G.A.C.E
Smash Champion
How often do you guys weigh yourself? B/c i see people talking about scales often in this thread. I ask b/c i never weigh myself since i know i am still a long way from where i want to be so weighing myself wont show me anything i dont already know from looking in a mirror.
Edit: and i dont really care how much i weigh as long as i look good and feel/know i am in good shape
Edit: and i dont really care how much i weigh as long as i look good and feel/know i am in good shape
NeverKnowsBest
Monochrome Like A Panda
I like to weigh myself every Monday because it's the start of my workout cycle. They say you should lose about a pound or 2 each week so I weigh to see if that's true and apparently it is =)
Couple times a day (to factor in fluctuations).
There's a scale right there in the kitchen so it's not like I have to go out of my way to do it.
There's a scale right there in the kitchen so it's not like I have to go out of my way to do it.
Rubyiris
Smash Hero
The best thing to do is not weigh yourself at all. Focus on measuring your body's dimensions. I would also keep track of vitals and body fat
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I need to eat more.
We should buy meats at Queen Vic Market and do a BBQ at mine. ALL THE PROTEINS! <3
In regards to scales, I fluctuate from weighing myself three times a week, to weighing myself once a week or two. If I am having a downer of a week and my weight is creeping up on me, I tend to weigh myself less, as I end up getting fixated on numbers rather than my health, and take a break from it. I always weigh myself first thing in the morning after going to the loo as well.
In regards to scales, I fluctuate from weighing myself three times a week, to weighing myself once a week or two. If I am having a downer of a week and my weight is creeping up on me, I tend to weigh myself less, as I end up getting fixated on numbers rather than my health, and take a break from it. I always weigh myself first thing in the morning after going to the loo as well.
No carbs before training?
Why would you shoot yourself in the foot like that?
also, yes to barbeque :D
Why would you shoot yourself in the foot like that?
also, yes to barbeque :D
But the only thing that's really changing with me is muscle mass increase so weighing myself is a pretty good idea.
I don't have one of those special body composition scales so weighing will do, not really bothered to put tape around my chest and arms etc,
Rubyiris
Smash Hero
Calipers are pretty inexpensive.
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That's great, but I'm fine with what I've got.
I measure weight mostly out of curiosity, I don't need to actually watch it or my dimensions because I'm not trying to get in shape or maintain any semblance of health, since I am perfectly in shape and always have been.
I measure weight mostly out of curiosity, I don't need to actually watch it or my dimensions because I'm not trying to get in shape or maintain any semblance of health, since I am perfectly in shape and always have been.
Rubyiris
Smash Hero
It was more of a suggestion to the people less fortunate
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ToferTheHuman
Hii
I need to do the exact opposite.
And having a boyfriend that can cook amazing food is not helping.
Lift weights!
ToferTheHuman
Hii
I do plenty of lifting and pushups.
But food is so tasty.
But food is so tasty.
Do you mean food or dessert? o.o
ToferTheHuman
Hii
Everything, really.
I keep cheating ;-;
I keep cheating ;-;
Rubyiris
Smash Hero
Your dedication, and willpower is ***. You should really focus on not cheating to really work on your weightloss so you can eat the delicious foods later.
Maybe ask him to make delicious foods that are within your diet?
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Maybe ask him to make delicious foods that are within your diet?
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SuperMatt
Smash Champion
usain bolt is an inspiration to me
aka i want to get good enough at everything so that i can clown around at opponents and still win
aka i want to get good enough at everything so that i can clown around at opponents and still win
Rubyiris
Smash Hero
I started last September at:
Weight: 240lbs
Waist: 46 inches
Hips: 48 inches
Neck: 20 inches
Wrist: 10 inches
Forearm: 16 inches
Bodyfat: 40%
As of this morning I am:
Weight: 162lbs
Waist: 33 1/2 inches
Hips: 36 inches
Neck: 12 inches
Wrist: 6 inches
forearm: 9 1/2 inches
Body fat: 19.22%
I'm 5'4 1/2.
I may post some before and after pictures, soon.
Gotta find a good before picture.
Weight: 240lbs
Waist: 46 inches
Hips: 48 inches
Neck: 20 inches
Wrist: 10 inches
Forearm: 16 inches
Bodyfat: 40%
As of this morning I am:
Weight: 162lbs
Waist: 33 1/2 inches
Hips: 36 inches
Neck: 12 inches
Wrist: 6 inches
forearm: 9 1/2 inches
Body fat: 19.22%
I'm 5'4 1/2.
I may post some before and after pictures, soon.
Gotta find a good before picture.
Jane
Smash Hero
son
i am proud
i am proud
Wow, that's pretty ****ing amazing!
ToferTheHuman
Hii
That is incredible.
You're the same height as me too lol
You're the same height as me too lol
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Congrats! Hope you keep it up!
Ramadan ends for me on Sunday, so I'm pumped to get myself into basketball shape again.
Ramadan ends for me on Sunday, so I'm pumped to get myself into basketball shape again.
Link360
Smash Cadet
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I'm 15 years old, 6 feet and 3 inches tall, and I went from 240 to 255 because of some steroids I had to take to help heal my Mono, and I'd like to at least get back to 240, if not lower. Can somebody help me figure out a way for me to achieve this goal? I feel very lazy and like I can never change my eating habits, I'm not one for veggies and whenever I snack it's like eating a full meal, a very unhealthy full meal. Help and motivation would be great!