Oh God that's possibly the worst, need some pretty strong cleaning agents that won't ruin the materials at the same time. D:
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Not as bad as protein I'm sure.
Which I've destroyed an iPod with lol
Which I've destroyed an iPod with lol
Anything aminated is a nightmare. D:
NeverKnowsBest
Monochrome Like A Panda
Hey guys, I need some advice.
I've been running at least 6+ miles every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday for he past two months. Last week I noticed that I am starting to fatigue a lot quicker during my running sessions. Is this a sign of overtraining?
I've been running at least 6+ miles every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday for he past two months. Last week I noticed that I am starting to fatigue a lot quicker during my running sessions. Is this a sign of overtraining?
Jane
Smash Hero
firstly, congratulations on your diligence. running over 6 miles four times a week is really good. second, unless you're training for endurance running, i would say slow down. three times a week is fine, even two would be fine under most circumstances. if you're still trying to lose fat, go 3x a week, if you're happy with where you are bodyfatwise and just want to make muscle gains, go down to just tues/thurs. or if you just really enjoy running, then 3x a week is fine too. i would say 4 times a week is slightly pushing it though. especially on sat/sun, you should be giving your muscles a full days rest between workouts.
NeverKnowsBest
Monochrome Like A Panda
Thanks Jane, you always got my back.
I'm going to try to cut it down to 3x a week. I'm still trying to cut weight right now but I feel as if I'm starting to get impatient so I am pushing myself harder and harder. I always felt that my running days were my rest days because I have such a good time running.
Also, I love the high I get when running, but it is really disheartening to be able to realize that I am slowing down so I feel like I am hurting myself doing something I love.
I'm going to try to cut it down to 3x a week. I'm still trying to cut weight right now but I feel as if I'm starting to get impatient so I am pushing myself harder and harder. I always felt that my running days were my rest days because I have such a good time running.
Also, I love the high I get when running, but it is really disheartening to be able to realize that I am slowing down so I feel like I am hurting myself doing something I love.
Jane
Smash Hero
:D i try. but yeah dude just cut down to 3 times a week and you should continue losing weight and gaining endurance at a healthy rate. just remember that it will be slow and, at least for me, you wont notice any difference in either until about 3-5 weeks since you last checked.
if you still have a lot of energy, i recommend trying some sort of yoga at a yoga place like on sundays. although i havent actually done it yet (i plan to soon), i would suggest bikram yoga. i'm sure TM can attest to its awesomeness. google/youtube it for some more info.
if you still have a lot of energy, i recommend trying some sort of yoga at a yoga place like on sundays. although i havent actually done it yet (i plan to soon), i would suggest bikram yoga. i'm sure TM can attest to its awesomeness. google/youtube it for some more info.
Sorry NeverKnowsBest, I can't remember what your goal for fitness was, but in regards to cutting weight, I go to the gym 3 times a week, spend 20 minutes of each visit running (About 2 miles) and then the rest of the hour doing weights. And the occasional run inbetween these sessions, but it's certainly not regular. Over the past two years I've dropped about 10 kgs (approx 22 lbs, which is quite a bit for me) with this routine, so it's slow, but if you're consistent and it's something you can continue to keep up without problem, you'll see and keep consistent results. So don't be too impatient!
In regards as well to fatiguing faster, I find there are some weeks I struggle a bit more than usual to do my runs, and it could vary from anything from having a little less sleep than usual that week, being more stressed out as work and what I often find, my diet that week (as I am not very consistent with that either...)
Bikram yoga I've only done a few times, but I did really enjoy it as a mix up to the norm and I was surprised that my heart rate did increase while I'm just standing there and stretching.
In regards as well to fatiguing faster, I find there are some weeks I struggle a bit more than usual to do my runs, and it could vary from anything from having a little less sleep than usual that week, being more stressed out as work and what I often find, my diet that week (as I am not very consistent with that either...)
Bikram yoga I've only done a few times, but I did really enjoy it as a mix up to the norm and I was surprised that my heart rate did increase while I'm just standing there and stretching.
NeverKnowsBest
Monochrome Like A Panda
Thanks TM! You brought up some good points as well about diet and sleep. Last week I remember eating a surplus of proteins, and fats, but really neglected my carbs, and barely got more than 5 hours of sleep a night.
Also I have been pretty stressed out due to spending 7+ hours a day on school assignments, trying to start a new relationship, and flying back and forth from Texas to visit my grandmother who God rest her soul passed away last Sunday.
Running has been my stress outlet so I think I need to find another one in order to preserve my love for it. I'll definitely look into yoga. A few weeks ago I started running the harbor by my house and found out they offer free yoga classes on the days I run.
Also I have been pretty stressed out due to spending 7+ hours a day on school assignments, trying to start a new relationship, and flying back and forth from Texas to visit my grandmother who God rest her soul passed away last Sunday.
Running has been my stress outlet so I think I need to find another one in order to preserve my love for it. I'll definitely look into yoga. A few weeks ago I started running the harbor by my house and found out they offer free yoga classes on the days I run.
SharkAttack
Smash Lord
Jane and Thundermistress summed things up best in regards to running for you NeverKnowsBest. The fatigue could come from overtraining, not getting enough rest, strees, and a possible bunch of other factors in combination.
I wish I could contribute some helpful advice myself, but I'm not sure if I can. I run all the time, in fact I'm training for my 2nd Marathon that will take place in April right now. I never seem to lose or gain weight desptie how much I run or eat it seems like. From 2005-2011 I was always at 150 or close to it. Now I'm around 158, but that could be some muscle gain. I will admit that I don't pay too much attention to what I eat in terms of calories. Some days I barely eat much, while others I will eat quite a bit and a part of it is snacks lying on the kitchen table that I should not be touching like Chips Ahoy.
I don't really know much in terms of weight loss, but as for fatigue I might be able to offer a good insight. Have you ran this much before on a weekly basis? If not that could lead to it and you might want to cut back a bit. Cutting back a bit isn't all that bad. Sometimes taking a couple of days off rejuvenates a person, and that rejuvenation could be ridiculous sometimes. Maybe after some rest you could get back to running the way you currently are, and feel like it's a breeze. I guess a lot of it depends on how addicted to it you are, and you seem to be addicted going 6+ miles daily 3-5 times a week.
I wish I could contribute some helpful advice myself, but I'm not sure if I can. I run all the time, in fact I'm training for my 2nd Marathon that will take place in April right now. I never seem to lose or gain weight desptie how much I run or eat it seems like. From 2005-2011 I was always at 150 or close to it. Now I'm around 158, but that could be some muscle gain. I will admit that I don't pay too much attention to what I eat in terms of calories. Some days I barely eat much, while others I will eat quite a bit and a part of it is snacks lying on the kitchen table that I should not be touching like Chips Ahoy.
I don't really know much in terms of weight loss, but as for fatigue I might be able to offer a good insight. Have you ran this much before on a weekly basis? If not that could lead to it and you might want to cut back a bit. Cutting back a bit isn't all that bad. Sometimes taking a couple of days off rejuvenates a person, and that rejuvenation could be ridiculous sometimes. Maybe after some rest you could get back to running the way you currently are, and feel like it's a breeze. I guess a lot of it depends on how addicted to it you are, and you seem to be addicted going 6+ miles daily 3-5 times a week.
NeverKnowsBest
Monochrome Like A Panda
For the past I want to say month and a half I have ran at least 4 miles 4 times a week. It was only about 2 weeks ago where I started going 6+.
I think cutting back is the answer that I am looking for. Yesterday I told myself that I would run only 3 miles so I ran the National Harbor in DC instead of my usual bridge run that goes from Maryland to Virginia. It felt great to just run around the city seeing shops starting to close for the night and seeing other people out walking the streets. It was a nice change of pace and I will probably do it again for the rest of this week.
I will use this coming Saturday as a break day and try out my bridge run again on Sunday to see how my body reacts.
I think cutting back is the answer that I am looking for. Yesterday I told myself that I would run only 3 miles so I ran the National Harbor in DC instead of my usual bridge run that goes from Maryland to Virginia. It felt great to just run around the city seeing shops starting to close for the night and seeing other people out walking the streets. It was a nice change of pace and I will probably do it again for the rest of this week.
I will use this coming Saturday as a break day and try out my bridge run again on Sunday to see how my body reacts.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Felt a bit burned out during my workout. Manage to increase either rep count or weights in all my exercises, but was not feeling like I had all my energy with me.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Couple of notes so far...
So it's been almost 6 weeks since I started working out again after Fasting ended for me. Given my regime is mostly strength training, I have seen an increase in reps or weights each week. I've also seen an increase in my vertical, and it's actually higher than it's ever been before (not by much though). In regards to the "big 3"
Weight: 165 lbs
Bench: Pyramid build up to a final set of 5 reps = 175 lbs (145 when I started)
Squats: 3 sets of 5. Gone from 165 to 200 lbs.
Deadlifts: My worst one so far. Pyramid build up to a final set of 5 reps. Currently at 170 lbs.
I still weigh 3 lbs less than I did prior to fasting (went from 168 to 162.), so it's good to know I'm making gains just by eating the right way. Might plateau soon, so will probably change from strength training to more of a mass building training later down the line.
Also, I still gotta get my cardio on. Been playing a lot of half court basketball games, but yesterday was my first full court experience. After that first game, I was tired LOL. Good thing it didn't hinder my workout right after.
Oh, and compared to pics I took 6 weeks ago to now...I definitely look a bit better. So there's that. Still feeling a bit "skinny" though. Want to get back into that 170 spot.
So it's been almost 6 weeks since I started working out again after Fasting ended for me. Given my regime is mostly strength training, I have seen an increase in reps or weights each week. I've also seen an increase in my vertical, and it's actually higher than it's ever been before (not by much though). In regards to the "big 3"
Weight: 165 lbs
Bench: Pyramid build up to a final set of 5 reps = 175 lbs (145 when I started)
Squats: 3 sets of 5. Gone from 165 to 200 lbs.
Deadlifts: My worst one so far. Pyramid build up to a final set of 5 reps. Currently at 170 lbs.
I still weigh 3 lbs less than I did prior to fasting (went from 168 to 162.), so it's good to know I'm making gains just by eating the right way. Might plateau soon, so will probably change from strength training to more of a mass building training later down the line.
Also, I still gotta get my cardio on. Been playing a lot of half court basketball games, but yesterday was my first full court experience. After that first game, I was tired LOL. Good thing it didn't hinder my workout right after.
Oh, and compared to pics I took 6 weeks ago to now...I definitely look a bit better. So there's that. Still feeling a bit "skinny" though. Want to get back into that 170 spot.
SuperMatt
Smash Champion
marathon sunday lol
gon be good
CARBO LOAD Ahahaahrrrggggggggggggggg
gon be good
CARBO LOAD Ahahaahrrrggggggggggggggg
SharkAttack
Smash Lord
That's a nice improvement in strength for the bench and the squats. An increase of at least 30 Ibs each for both is a lot. Keep up the work Bored!
Have fun at the Chicago Marathon SuperMatt! I registered for the Glass City Marathon in Toledo, Ohio a month ago and have been training ever since. So far the journey has been fun with 1 month down and 6 1/2 to go. I'll be excited to witness the improvement of my ability from September 1st, 2012 to April 28th, 2013.
I bet the taper feels good after all the hard work you put in preparing for Chicago. Good luck SuperMatt!
MASAHIROx
Smash Lord
squatted 225 lbs 5 times for the first time ever
front squatted 135 lbs easy.
legs is where its at.
front squatted 135 lbs easy.
legs is where its at.
ToferTheHuman
Hii
I have been sick for about a week now, and I haven't had the strength to workout.
Been feeling really gross.
Been feeling really gross.
Keblerelf
Smash Ace
Started 531 again after taking a break for close to 9months after a back injury.
Going to try to get more consistent with this.
Going to try to get more consistent with this.
SnackAttack
Smash Champion
I ****ing hate my upper body
Grey Belnades
The Imperial Aztec
So I had a chance to weigh myself yesterday. I weighed in at 178lb. I can't recall how long ago was my last weigh in but I was at 186lb. I feel good.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Second time I did my "fourth" day of the week and felt burned out. Still managed to make gains though.
deepseadiva
Bodybuilding Magical Girl
Displeasure can be a good motivator. Let the hate flow through you
Putting up two plates is always awesome.
NeverKnowsBest
Monochrome Like A Panda
Woooooo All Kinds Of Gainnsssssssssss! What did you do on your fourth day?
Amen to both.
I wish I could put up two plates =( In time hopefully.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Deadlifts, dips, pullups, preacher curls, lat pulls, planks, and declining sit ups.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Hit upperbody today. First had a few warm up full court basketball games. Dominated in that. I can barely (good thing) touch the rim now by doing a standing jump with two hands. Getting a running jump, I can get a clean grab at the rim now.
Increased weights in all my exercises. Accidentally went up two levels on my shoulder presses LOL. I was definitely feeling pumped today.
Increased weights in all my exercises. Accidentally went up two levels on my shoulder presses LOL. I was definitely feeling pumped today.
SharkAttack
Smash Lord
Workout days where one dominates are always amazing, especially if the results were unexpected.
All I did today was run 5.60 miles in 43:51 at the park. It felt good and the scenery of the fall colors was a nice sight to see.
All I did today was run 5.60 miles in 43:51 at the park. It felt good and the scenery of the fall colors was a nice sight to see.
deepseadiva
Bodybuilding Magical Girl
Pulling 225 on the dead pretty consistently now.
can a meno get a wut wut
can a meno get a wut wut
SuperMatt
Smash Champion
i want to get into ultrarunning
i figure i have my whole life to get big, might as well be lean while i can
i figure i have my whole life to get big, might as well be lean while i can
ToferTheHuman
Hii
Holy **** I thought you were Illmatic.
That sounds awesome, Meno, I am getting over my sickness and slowly getting back into Insanity.
It hurts so good.
That sounds awesome, Meno, I am getting over my sickness and slowly getting back into Insanity.
It hurts so good.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
While I do dead lifts, they still scare me. Mainly cause I've had a history of hurting my back on them. Form is so critical for me.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Was meant to work out my legs...but got caught into a bunch of full court basketball games. I'll just hit it hard tomorrow lol.
Grey Belnades
The Imperial Aztec
I have calfs of steel again. Oh, how I've missed them.
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Been too long since I posted in here.
Checked my weight today. Turns out I still weigh 165, which is fine and all. Just impressed that I'm making gains while retaining my weight. I wonder what would happen if I switched from strength training to something with a higher rep count?
Anyways, what's everyone's favorite workout song? I find this gets me through when I'm on my last set.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=535w_Gd-59g
Checked my weight today. Turns out I still weigh 165, which is fine and all. Just impressed that I'm making gains while retaining my weight. I wonder what would happen if I switched from strength training to something with a higher rep count?
Anyways, what's everyone's favorite workout song? I find this gets me through when I'm on my last set.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=535w_Gd-59g
sakuraZaKi
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Whoa, I've never seen this thread before.
I'm a little less than 5'10" and weight ~163-165. I'm not totally big by any means, but it does show when I sit down, so I'm aiming to get rid of this excess stuff in my abdominals, arms, thighs, [butt?], etc. I also want to get into the habit of maintaining a healthier lifestyle; my family line has suffered from strokes, cancers, and diabetes.
I used to exercise a lot (danced and ran on my own time), and was able to reach ~157-160, but when I started college, I just stopped entirely to focus on my studies. After that I just started gaining weight back. Obviously, I don't spend all my time studying, so I would like to make use of that time exercising/videogaming. These past 3 weeks though (still in school), I've been doing my best to find time to dance/run. It's a bit infrequent, so it's annoying for schedules, and I'm not getting much progress at all. I have a treadmill, benchpress, boxing equipment, and basketball equipment available at home, and soon I'll be moving to a house with a pool. Exercise tips appreciated.
In any case, I want to reach a weight of 150-155, possibly less if it is allowed for my height (and I have a "middle frame" body), but I'm totally fine with 150-155. I also want to get somewhat lean. I don't like the thought of having big muscles, but subtle is okay.
I know that eating "healthy" is important. My [Asian] family has been sticking to white rice for years, and I've been moving away from that for a while, trying to find better carbs for my diet. If you guys can recommend me foods, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Moar tips appreciated, too. :]
I'm a little less than 5'10" and weight ~163-165. I'm not totally big by any means, but it does show when I sit down, so I'm aiming to get rid of this excess stuff in my abdominals, arms, thighs, [butt?], etc. I also want to get into the habit of maintaining a healthier lifestyle; my family line has suffered from strokes, cancers, and diabetes.
I used to exercise a lot (danced and ran on my own time), and was able to reach ~157-160, but when I started college, I just stopped entirely to focus on my studies. After that I just started gaining weight back. Obviously, I don't spend all my time studying, so I would like to make use of that time exercising/videogaming. These past 3 weeks though (still in school), I've been doing my best to find time to dance/run. It's a bit infrequent, so it's annoying for schedules, and I'm not getting much progress at all. I have a treadmill, benchpress, boxing equipment, and basketball equipment available at home, and soon I'll be moving to a house with a pool. Exercise tips appreciated.
In any case, I want to reach a weight of 150-155, possibly less if it is allowed for my height (and I have a "middle frame" body), but I'm totally fine with 150-155. I also want to get somewhat lean. I don't like the thought of having big muscles, but subtle is okay.
I know that eating "healthy" is important. My [Asian] family has been sticking to white rice for years, and I've been moving away from that for a while, trying to find better carbs for my diet. If you guys can recommend me foods, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Moar tips appreciated, too. :]
theeboredone
Smash Legend
Hm, I'm essentially 5'10.5, and I weigh at 165. I find it interesting you want to trim your weight down a bit to get "leaner". At my weight, I don't feel skinny per say, but I don't feel big either. Close to average if anything.
I do remember though feeling really out of shape and with the test showing I had 23% BF after fasting was over, I was motivated to get myself into shape. Fast forward two months, and I weigh about the same, but feel and "look" better. I still need to get a BF test done, but I'm hoping what I feel shows up in the tests.
I do remember though feeling really out of shape and with the test showing I had 23% BF after fasting was over, I was motivated to get myself into shape. Fast forward two months, and I weigh about the same, but feel and "look" better. I still need to get a BF test done, but I'm hoping what I feel shows up in the tests.
sakuraZaKi
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I don't look muscular at all, and I do feel big, if that helps, especially in the stomach, chest, and thighs areas.
I suppose weight isn't an issue, but staying healthy is what I mainly want.
I suppose weight isn't an issue, but staying healthy is what I mainly want.
deepseadiva
Bodybuilding Magical Girl
New PR on bench today - 230 lb x 1! That's +5 my record, lolol.
Favorite workout song, no joke:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6j4f8cHBIM
Favorite workout song, no joke:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6j4f8cHBIM
NeverKnowsBest
Monochrome Like A Panda
Here is mine. This song is one of the few songs that help me push when I have nothing left.
http://youtu.be/yVNOMj7ozfs
@S4kurasaki - Welcome to the SWF Gym thread =)
All I can say for you to stay healthy is to eat properly, exercise any way you want, and stay consistent. Consistency is key.
Switching topics for a second, it hit me last week that I am coming up on my 1 year anniversary of trying to get healthy. I am counting down the days to January 2nd where I was 325lbs. I am currently sitting on 211lbs and am shooting for my goal of 180lbs. I hope to achieve this early next year.
Grey Belnades
The Imperial Aztec
SharkAttack
Smash Lord
That's impressive Never on your improvement. Congrats on the accomplishment so far.
Yes, consistency is the key with working out. A routine is big for making the process easier.
I'm in the process right now of trying to balance work, running and lifting. I was working from 11:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. over the summer, but now that I've switched shifts I generally work from either 4-1:45 A.M, or 8 - 1:45 A.M. on a normal basis. I'm going to lift after work from 2:15 A.M. till about 3:15 A.M. and then run at 4:00 A.M. I've tried working out during P.M. hours, or even around 9:00 A.M ever since the work shift, but it hasn't turned out the way I've wanted because I'm not good at waking up early when up late. I also have people wanting me to do things during the P.M. hours sometimes as well.
As for a workout song.....I'm not sure what mine is, especially when it comes to finishing a workout. As for beginning a workout, this song by Lenny Kravitz gets me motivated. It was the theme song for the 2002 NBA Playoffs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT-WNwbRCuI