Gloves and Speedo Workout, Fitness & Nutrition Thread
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HSanders
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So when you're saying do different things every week, do you mean incorporate something different along with your regular routine or just straight up do nothing but that for that week? I like to vary up what I do within all my weeks as far as different types of classes I do climb machine 3 to 4 times a week rebounding 3 times a week free weight training twice/week. I wish I could do 3 but I like to have a day in between because I can't do it 2 days in a row. One thing I've found is that I have to do yoga at least twice a week or my body's really a wreck. it's hot yoga so it's really good for lengthening the muscles. With my studio being closed since last Monday I've struggled to find other things to do.so I haven't been working out as much as I normally do obviously and my muscles aren't that sore. I'm not really sure how much soreness you should live with as part of "this is good cause I'm building muscle" or how much is "this is a strain and I really shouldn't be doing it". I think with my soreness was more than I was doing stuff that was putting stress on my shoulders without strengthening them if that makes sense. once I started lifting a little heavier my shoulders got a little bit easier to deal with.
So when you're saying do different things every week, do you mean incorporate something different along with your regular routine or just straight up do nothing but that for that week? I like to vary up what I do within all my weeks as far as different types of classes I do climb machine 3 to 4 times a week rebounding 3 times a week free weight training twice/week. I wish I could do 3 but I like to have a day in between because I can't do it 2 days in a row. One thing I've found is that I have to do yoga at least twice a week or my body's really a wreck. it's hot yoga so it's really good for lengthening the muscles. With my studio being closed since last Monday I've struggled to find other things to do.so I haven't been working out as much as I normally do obviously and my muscles aren't that sore. I'm not really sure how much soreness you should live with as part of "this is good cause I'm building muscle" or how much is "this is a strain and I really shouldn't be doing it". I think with my soreness was more than I was doing stuff that was putting stress on my shoulders without strengthening them if that makes sense. once I started lifting a little heavier my shoulders got a little bit easier to deal with.
Nothing but that. If I’m weightlifting, I’m focused on individual muscles that day unless it’s legs and back/core day. I tend to incorporate those two.
So on the weeks that I do CrossFit workouts, one workout will be: 10 reps medicine ball slams, 10 reps kettlebell alternating shoulder press, 10 pull-ups, 10 wall balls - as many reps as possible in 15 minutes, no more than 30 seconds rest between. The next workout will be a quarter mile sprint, 21 pushups, 21 box jumps, 15 burpees or squats if my back is killing me, and 9 pull-ups. That one is called 21 Guns. You do as many reps as you can in 21 minutes. Then, your left arm goes numb and you seize on the floor.
I forgot to mention I do 15-20 minutes of cardio after all workouts. I’ve bulked before and I don’t care to do that anymore. Just want my organs to function as well as possible.
Ice_Ice_Brady
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Yep, I agree with @Kontradiction . Keep mixing it up. The whole idea of progressive overload means you want to be stronger / more complete the next time you do the same exercise, so you can increase the level. Doing the same exercises once a week doesn’t get you there. I think it’s best to see the same exercise once every 2-3 weeks.
TRX seems like a good new routine for @HSanders
TRX seems like a good new routine for @HSanders
My favorite machine in the gym? Why, vending of course.
Ice_Ice_Brady
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HSanders
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I mean I don't get it either, but I'm not a dude and I'm hetero.
Ice_Ice_Brady
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I’m not really a vegetable / legume guy as @Kontradiction will attest. However, lately I’ve been really into green peas. They’re cheap, taste good and can very easily be seasoned with butter and/or zero cal options like garlic powder, onion powder, and hot sauce. They really blend well with other foods too.
Also, green peas have very high protein index, almost 7g per 100 calories (this is why pea protein extract is used for vegans.) That’s an extremely high ratio compared to other vegetables / legumes.
Mixing them with eggs, beef, tuna or chicken is ideal and also ensures you’re adding leucine, the important amino acid found in animal proteins that triggers muscle growth.
I find this is a great filler food because it’s low calorie, high protein, and very filling, so can be used as a substitute for something like rice or corn, both of which just make me more hungry and are basically empty cals.
Also, green peas have very high protein index, almost 7g per 100 calories (this is why pea protein extract is used for vegans.) That’s an extremely high ratio compared to other vegetables / legumes.
Mixing them with eggs, beef, tuna or chicken is ideal and also ensures you’re adding leucine, the important amino acid found in animal proteins that triggers muscle growth.
I find this is a great filler food because it’s low calorie, high protein, and very filling, so can be used as a substitute for something like rice or corn, both of which just make me more hungry and are basically empty cals.
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I mix them with rice, and add sauteed "others" - onions, bell peppers, baby zucchini/yellow squash. Simple lunch or side dish.
Raw snap/snow peas - I can eat them like potato chips.
They’re a healthy carb too. Also high in fiber. You can also mixed them with some buttered noodles if you’re in a rush and you’ll get some extra reps at the gym. Every time I eat green peas with any kind of pasta (monitor your sample size and include something like Greek yogurt as a supplement to the meal), the workout goes so hard that I’m making faces at myself in the mirror as I lift like a douche bag.
Ice_Ice_Brady
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Lol this is so true
HSanders
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My guess is because a lot of them are so used to sticking to a very strict regimen it never occurs to them that they can go outside the box and still stick to their plan.
For example I know it's important to stay hydrated and they want you to drink X amount of water. well sometimes in the summer time I get sick of drinking water and so I'll eat watermelon instead which is just as hydrating but it satisfies my appetite. And as a bonus sometimes my sweets craving. I think knowing the "whys" of doing things is very important because it helps you adapt and make changes that keep you on track.
HSanders
EEEGGGGGGGGGGGGGGSSSS!!!!!!
HSanders
EEEGGGGGGGGGGGGGGSSSS!!!!!!
Ice_Ice_Brady
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Yeah they get this ascetic mindset where discipline requires lack of any pleasure. It is kind of funny though…you could so easily throw a glaze on the chicken or cook it with some low cal tasty options and throw some parmesan on the broccoli. These guys just want yo show how they can tough it out even though it isn’t necessary and leads most people to failure.
Definitely. I’m glad I got a crash course on some of these things in personal training book; it wasn’t a lot but at least covered some of the basics about dehydration and overhydration. Watermelon is a good choice since you also get some needed carbs and it will process slower than just gulping water. Sports drinks with electrolytes are good too…I just wouldn’t drink the high calorie ones.
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