Workout/Lifting Thread and Health Thread
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Midstate01
I really enjoy the fast paced workout. Really really enjoy the competition aspect every day. That's motivating for me. I was never the kind to lift weights so just going to a gym and lifting just isn't for me. Also I'm not paying because I did a bootcamp for 6 weeks and won it so I got a free year. Or I'd definitely agree with the price. Luckily gyms on base basically do crossfit just without calling it that. So I'll do that after the year is up.Raw Dawgin' it;1671172 wrote:In my opinion, crossfit isn't worth the money. I don't think their programming is designed to get you stronger after the initial plateau and I think doing complex movements against a clock is a sure fire way to get injured. -
jmog
When I went looking for a gym about 6 months ago I needed something that was close to work and close to home (I live by Akron and work in Cleveland).Automatik;1671131 wrote:They had the alarm, but I never heard it go off. For the price the place was awesome. They did have the pizza nights though, which is fucking weird lol. Also...no deadlifts.
Only place that fit that bill was a PF. Single gym membership is $10/mo, to go to any gym as well as other perks (free guest anytime, etc) it's $20/mo.
The pizza nights are weird (I am never there at that time, work out on my lunch break at work and on weekends at the one near home).
Other than that there really isn't anything "wrong" with the place. The "alarm" really never goes off, its a "stick" or way to promote the place in their commercials.
They do NOT limit the amount of weight you can use.
It is definitely more of a casual weight lifter and/or woman gym, it is NOT a place for the serious body builder (they only have certain types of benches, etc). It's not real different equipment wise than a YMCA's gym, but they have more quantity of the machines. If you are looking for free weight benches, this is not your place. They have multiple Smith Machines for squats/benches so people can work out without spotters.
My biggest complaint with PF is this...they have no scales in the locker room. You can't check your progress/weight. They have a company policy that a scale would "discourage" some people which I think is retarded.
Maybe I am OCD about things, but if I really push a cardio workout and sweat my A$$ off I'd like to see how much weight I lost in that workout. -
Raw Dawgin' it
Is this how you judge how hard you worked out? It's just water weight. I weigh myself pre and post pee.jmog;1671309 wrote:When I went looking for a gym about 6 months ago I needed something that was close to work and close to home (I live by Akron and work in Cleveland).
Only place that fit that bill was a PF. Single gym membership is $10/mo, to go to any gym as well as other perks (free guest anytime, etc) it's $20/mo.
The pizza nights are weird (I am never there at that time, work out on my lunch break at work and on weekends at the one near home).
Other than that there really isn't anything "wrong" with the place. The "alarm" really never goes off, its a "stick" or way to promote the place in their commercials.
They do NOT limit the amount of weight you can use.
It is definitely more of a casual weight lifter and/or woman gym, it is NOT a place for the serious body builder (they only have certain types of benches, etc). It's not real different equipment wise than a YMCA's gym, but they have more quantity of the machines. If you are looking for free weight benches, this is not your place. They have multiple Smith Machines for squats/benches so people can work out without spotters.
My biggest complaint with PF is this...they have no scales in the locker room. You can't check your progress/weight. They have a company policy that a scale would "discourage" some people which I think is retarded.
Maybe I am OCD about things, but if I really push a cardio workout and sweat my A$$ off I'd like to see how much weight I lost in that workout. -
like_that
Probably a wrestler. I understand. -
jmog
No I don't use it as a judge. I just like to check my weight after a workout.Raw Dawgin' it;1671316 wrote:Is this how you judge how hard you worked out? It's just water weight. I weigh myself pre and post pee.
Currently I just check it in the morning. -
jmog
My son's are, I hated wrestling. I probably get some of my "weight checking" habits from what my oldest does. Check it in the morning post morning pee.like_that;1671317 wrote:Probably a wrestler. I understand. -
Sonofanump
I'll be leaving my home office now for 10 second walk to my home workout room in the next room. Chest, Back and Legs today.Automatik;1671152 wrote:I envy those with a home gym, but I don't see myself being in a situation that would allow that for a very long time.
Hell, I'd be stoked just to have one in my building. Maybe when I move next. -
Automatik
A friend of mine recently got a baller Rogue cage, multiple pull up handles, and various attachments. It's very nice. I am jealous. -
BR1986FB
The big issue with Crossfit is that a lot of their "trainers" aren't properly equiiped to give sound instruction risking injury to their clients.Raw Dawgin' it;1671172 wrote:In my opinion, crossfit isn't worth the money. I don't think their programming is designed to get you stronger after the initial plateau and I think doing complex movements against a clock is a sure fire way to get injured. -
BR1986FB
Best $30k I've ever spent.rrfan;1671141 wrote:Best purchase ever was to put my gym in my house. Spend some money and do it right and you will be thankful for the rest of your life. One of the smartest things I have ever done...and I have done many... -
BR1986FB
"Planet Fatness?" Oh, you mean "Curves for Men." Biggest ***** gym on the planet. Won't allow deadlifting along with the free Tootsie Rolls & Pizza you mentioned. Whenever one of my Facebook friends posts "going to 'work out' at Planet Fitness" I just chuckle and think "you GO girl, err, I mean boy!"Raw Dawgin' it;1671124 wrote:I've read Planet Fitness is $10 a month but they limit the weight you can use and also have free candy and pizza parties ha -
ernest_t_bass
Yoga this morning. Much needed. Will start lifting either next week or the week after. Still doing T25 every day. -
like_that
No deadlifts does it for me. Fuck that.BR1986FB;1671769 wrote:"Planet Fatness?" Oh, you mean "Curves for Men." Biggest ***** gym on the planet. Won't allow deadlifting along with the free Tootsie Rolls & Pizza you mentioned. Whenever one of my Facebook friends posts "going to 'work out' at Planet Fitness" I just chuckle and think "you GO girl, err, I mean boy!" -
BR1986FB
It's essentially the classyposter/turdo/crynasty/iggy/FW of fitness facilities.like_that;1671797 wrote:No deadlifts does it for me. Fuck that. -
Raw Dawgin' it
The only thing i wish my gym had is a platform with bumper plates.BR1986FB;1671803 wrote:It's essentially the classyposter/turdo/crynasty/iggy/FW of fitness facilities. -
BR1986FB
No platform but I do have bumpers and rubber matting to do my pulls, cleans, etc on.Raw Dawgin' it;1671804 wrote:The only thing i wish my gym had is a platform with bumper plates. -
ZoltanTweaked my back doing dumbell dead lifts yesterday. I was expecting to not be able to move this morning, but it's not too bad. I'm still not sure if the risk of a lower back injury is worth the reward of dead lifting.
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BR1986FB
How much were you lifting? You'd have to be tugging some serious weight to tweak a back muscle with DB's. Use the legs & hips, my man....legs & hips. If you're doing it right, the back won't be affected much. That's why I went to the trap bar. It's like doing a squat except the weight's coming up from the fllor.Zoltan;1671847 wrote:Tweaked my back doing dumbell dead lifts yesterday. I was expecting to not be able to move this morning, but it's not too bad. I'm still not sure if the risk of a lower back injury is worth the reward of dead lifting. -
Zoltan
Not that much weight at all, as I was going for perfect form. I think I had two forty lb db's, total of 80 lbs. It's lowering the weight that got me, not lifting it back up using legs/hips.BR1986FB;1671850 wrote:How much were you lifting? You'd have to be tugging some serious weight to tweak a back muscle with DB's. Use the legs & hips, my man....legs & hips. If you're doing it right, the back won't be affected much. That's why I went to the trap bar. It's like doing a squat except the weight's coming up from the fllor. -
BR1986FB
Focus your eyes on a spot way up on the ceiling in the up AND down portion of the exercise. This should keep you from rolling your back, which is sounds like what may have happened when you were coming back down. It's typical to tend to look down when lowering the weight which is where back issues can happen.Zoltan;1671861 wrote:Not that much weight at all, as I was going for perfect form. I think I had two forty lb db's, total of 80 lbs. It's lowering the weight that got me, not lifting it back up using legs/hips. -
BR1986FBThis is nuts but I bet it's very effective.....
http://www.t-nation.com/training/double-rep-method-for-fast-gains -
Automatik
Interesting. I've never heard of that. It seems like higher rep routines are kinda "in" right now.
A friend recently shared this. He's been making some solid gains and only been on it for around 8 weeks.
Kelei Routines
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=162992991 -
BR1986FB
I'm not a huge fan of higher reps but if you're looking to add mass/volume, that's probably the way to go. I keep my "bread & butter" compound lifts (bench, deads, squat, OHP) in the 5-8 range and assistance work (incline DB presses, rows, side laterals, etc) gets higher reps 10-12 for volume. My girlfriend's son leaves his workout "cheat sheet" in the garage and I see him doing 3x12 on the bench press and I kind of shake my head.Automatik;1676464 wrote:Interesting. I've never heard of that. It seems like higher rep routines are kinda "in" right now.
A friend recently shared this. He's been making some solid gains and only been on it for around 8 weeks.
Kelei Routines
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=162992991 -
ernest_t_bass
Why don't you mentor him, then?BR1986FB;1676465 wrote:I'm not a huge fan of higher reps but if you're looking to add mass/volume, that's probably the way to go. I keep my "bread & butter" compound lifts (bench, deads, squat, OHP) in the 5-8 range and assistance work (incline DB presses, rows, side laterals, etc) gets higher reps 10-12 for volume. My girlfriend's son leaves his workout "cheat sheet" in the garage and I see him doing 3x12 on the bench press and I kind of shake my head. -
Sonofanump
Don't know how young or what his goal is, but I'd rather see a younger person 3x12 than 5-3-1 on the bench.BR1986FB;1676465 wrote:I'm not a huge fan of higher reps but if you're looking to add mass/volume, that's probably the way to go. I keep my "bread & butter" compound lifts (bench, deads, squat, OHP) in the 5-8 range and assistance work (incline DB presses, rows, side laterals, etc) gets higher reps 10-12 for volume. My girlfriend's son leaves his workout "cheat sheet" in the garage and I see him doing 3x12 on the bench press and I kind of shake my head.