The Fitness Thread

[HoZy]

Worthy of this thread...

[some_guy]

This isn't aimed at anyone.

But that video is a prime example of why people are unfit. Because they come up with useless excuses to hate/not go to gym. Ones such as the those gathered in the video

[HoZy]

This isn't aimed at anyone.

But that video is a prime example of why people are unfit. Because they come up with useless excuses to hate/not go to gym. Ones such as the those gathered in the video

They are not excuses, It is a rant...

[some_guy]

Whinging, ranting, bitching, complaining. Call it what you like.

But it's sentences like these that come out of the mouth of people who complain about being unfit/overweight, when asked why they don't go to gym.

[VZ_SS]

Hey guys, just after a bit of advice, looking to lose about 15 kilos, started my health kick about a week ago, I work permanent night shift, I've been going for a 10km ride when I get home in the morning, and a half hour walk before work. I have 2 questions, when should I be eating, I'm under the impression eating before sleep is not good, and also should I alternate between the cardio I've been doing and the gym? I'm not really looking to bulk up as such. Cheers for any replys, you fellas seem to know what your doing.

[discomat]

wow, sorry lads haven't been on here since before xmas, was enjoying my holidays! Good to see all you guys still training through the summer!

I see people were posting about alcohol and how it affects weight loss also. Might throw in my 2cents like I usually do

Generally it affects the liver, which has three main functions important for body modification.
1- protein synthesis
2- breakdown of fats (stored and digested)
3- detoxification

My understanding is the problem with drinking (low carb or otherwise) is that your liver works overtime to rid your body of the toxins in your alcohol, and is unable to perform the other 2 functions for quite some time (not sure how long). Furthermore, the liver uses water in the detoxification process so you're also dehydrated (making it even more difficult to burn fat/ gain muscle).

May not be correct but that has always been my understanding of it. Sugar free /low calorie soda with your alcohol will theoretically help as you're getting less of an insulin spike and less 'dirty' (processed) calories. But the problem lies in the alcohol.

[HamaTime™]

Moderation is key.

Summer 2012, training 4-5 times a week regularly. Intensity increased, big focus on form now, results are showing and coming faster.

Looking forward to a good year. Goal is to build bigger and bigger, and strip more fat.

Diet has also been stable over holidays.

Lots of physical activity as it's waterskiing season so I'm doing full days of waterskiing/wakeboarding/kneeboarding etc as well as regular gym routine.

Yeye

[87RB30VL]

I just picked up the new Men's Health magazine and am about to start their new workout this week, starting tomorrow:

Workout A
Plank
Crossover Dumbbell Step-up
Bent-Over Y Raise
Goblet Squat
Push-Ups

Workout B
Side Plank
Offset Dumbbell Split Squat
Alternating Dumbbell Row
Dumbbell Straight-Leg Deadlift
Dumbbell Shoulderpress

Workout A on Mon, Workout B on Wed, Workout A on Fri. Reverse for the next week & keep repeating.

[discomat]

87RB30VL wanna tell us a little bit about your goals? (weight loss weight gain etc)

[87RB30VL]

I posted a while ago, but I haven't gotten around to doing anything yet due to work, sickness, and oh, just a little something called getting engaged That's the first time I've mentioned it on JC lol, didn't want to make a thread or anything. But yes, goals! My main goal is, in a nutshell: Lose weight down from my current weight, 80KGS, to 70KGS, and then bulk up until I feel I like my physique, whether it be bulk up to 75, or even back up to 80kg, just depends how I feel at the time, if I feel great at 75, I'll stick to that.

The workout I'm currently doing (just finished my first session then, pretty good!) is aimed at, according to men's health, losing your gut/toning your abs and core, so I'm using it to lose weight, but also tone up my waist while I do it!

Only supplement I am having so far is (I'm not proud of this, it was on special lol) Shannan from Biggest Loser's brand of Whey Protein Powder after my workout. I am also going to (try) to eat more healthy as that's a huge factor to weight loss aswell.

[Jecs]

good stuff boys, my bulk cycle is going good. already back up to 81kg.

anyway someone filmed me spottin my mate

[swiftymcfeat]

Monday:
Chest, Traps

Tuesday:
Biceps, Triceps

Wednesday:
Legs

Thursday:
Back

Friday:
Shoulders

[HamaTime™]

I posted a while ago, but I haven't gotten around to doing anything yet due to work, sickness, and oh, just a little something called getting engaged That's the first time I've mentioned it on JC lol, didn't want to make a thread or anything. But yes, goals! My main goal is, in a nutshell: Lose weight down from my current weight, 80KGS, to 70KGS, and then bulk up until I feel I like my physique, whether it be bulk up to 75, or even back up to 80kg, just depends how I feel at the time, if I feel great at 75, I'll stick to that.

The workout I'm currently doing (just finished my first session then, pretty good!) is aimed at, according to men's health, losing your gut/toning your abs and core, so I'm using it to lose weight, but also tone up my waist while I do it!

Only supplement I am having so far is (I'm not proud of this, it was on special lol) Shannan from Biggest Loser's brand of Whey Protein Powder after my workout. I am also going to (try) to eat more healthy as that's a huge factor to weight loss aswell.

Good stuff, congrats on getting engaged.

As well as eating healthy, try and space it out into 6 meals a day which will stimulate your metabolism and your body will start burning fat as an energy source without actually being at gym, so combining the two (workout plan and eating right) will help you achieve your goals ALOT quicker.

[c2105026]

Hello all, just to share story on JC forums.......

I used to be 137kg via a lifestyle of shutting myself away and eating myself into a coma on a regular basis. I was fat as a child and a young adult. Then in a 6 month window during 2006-2007 everything worked and I lost 50kg. This was via limiting calorie intake and doing min 1hr a day cardio work. Since then I have been a bit up and down, some of the old bingeing behaviours have returned periodically. Lowest I have gotten too (on 177cm frame) is 77.9, highest about 102. Am currently 81.3 with a view to get down to 'final goal' of 75kg via using weight watchers online.

Towards the end of my big loss I started running. My first run was in feb 07 where I covered 1.8k in 13 min. 6 months later I completed my first City to Surf (14.1K) in 86m 50s. Following year I did it in 71m 25s. Following year.....life fell apart, went up to that 102 I talked about. No C2S. 2010 did a 1/2 marathon in 2h 06m 40s, and the C2s (whisl smoking and drinking heavily) at 82:20. Last year I joined my local running club and things have really improved; C2S 71:46. This year I have entered my local 1/2 marathon (already training at a pace of 1h 54min fpor the 21.1K trip), and am proceeding on my training plan to enter and finish the 2012 Canberra Marathon. I also do weights 3-4 times a week, on the upper body.

[RIP 05]

Monday:
Chest, Traps

Tuesday:
Biceps, Triceps

Wednesday:
Legs

Thursday:
Back

Friday:
Shoulders

i would be putting a rest day in the middle somewhere

[rob_phill]

Why don't you try this(in whatever order suits you)

Legs
Back + bis
Chest + tris
Shoulders + traps

Can't fathom the idea of having a day just for biceps and triceps haha.

[HamaTime™]

So sore, done 3 sessions already this week (chest/tri's, back/bi's, shoulders) Going waterskiing ALL DAY tomorrow at Eildon, then smashing a cable/toning/legs/interval training sesh on sunday.

6 days of intense physical activity a week at the moment. Basically living the dream LOL

[c2105026]

Ran a 21.1K run this morning; had no fluids on run and got really dehydrated. Still managed to do it in 1:51:43!!

[Tim Smtih]

Anyone tried GVT? I'm considering starting next week.

[HamaTime™]

Some info on fat burning/Weight loss.

Fat only burns in the presence of oxygen. If your trying to lose weight/burn fat by going for exhausting runs where your body is scavenging for air, your wasting your time.

Interval training, 60 sec sprints, 30 sec recovery over and over again, on a variety of machines (treadmill, cross training, step up, bike, rower) mixed in with some push ups or situps.

Means your body is going max strength into a short duration of intensive heart rate activity. Once it starts to get tired, have a recovery sesh, and repeat.


~ Result of a bit of research and a Personal Trainer.

[c2105026]

On most runs I do I usually don't get out of breath, my muscles cry uncle before anything (due to lactic acid buildup??). Only run that I get out of breath on is a short one that I do with the running club on weekly basis (2.85K hanicap race). I go for the longer runs as part of a training program I developed (with inspiration/input from more experienced marathoners) for the marathon I'm doing in April......

[Full Spectrum]

Some info on fat burning/Weight loss.

Fat only burns in the presence of oxygen. If your trying to lose weight/burn fat by going for exhausting runs where your body is scavenging for air, your wasting your time.

Interval training, 60 sec sprints, 30 sec recovery over and over again, on a variety of machines (treadmill, cross training, step up, bike, rower) mixed in with some push ups or situps.

Means your body is going max strength into a short duration of intensive heart rate activity. Once it starts to get tired, have a recovery sesh, and repeat.


~ Result of a bit of research and a Personal Trainer.

Or to make it real simple. Warm up with little jog stretching legs arms etc. hit the bags high and low, every 2 minutes do 10 pushups alternate with triceps pushups. Up hit the bag. Do this for 10 minutes. Have a drink. Run laps fast pace half lap easy second half. Do 5 laps. Return to the bag, same high low punches, this time 10 situps every 1 minute bag situps for 10 minutes. Good thing with this is you can also drop in some squats. I've done this with a very experienced personal trainer who specializes In this area it really works and really hurts. I've enjoyed this more than the treadmill bike cross trainer way. Buckets of sweat.

[Jecs]

[HamaTime™]

<3 that ^^

Anyway, I'm currently indisposed with an injured back. So having a short break from training. Hopefully only a week at most.

Going through an endurance crash program at the moment, focusing on stamina. 1 min max pushups (current record is 56) 1 min max situps (current record is 60) 1 min max cable chest/fly press (currently doing a full minute on 12.5kg per arm). 1 min max seated dips (current record 40). Then Interval cardio training (treadmill) 1 min max effort, 1 min recover...go for 10 mins.
It's a good program to boost your endurance and burn calories/strip fat.

[Jecs]

hama, have you got back into training? i was sick all last week (still sick now) so i took a break. i did a couple of light sessions saturday and sunday and could tell the differnce from having that week off. everything felt tight.

on a new note, going through a new cycle. everywhere im reading its sayin im doing a cuttin cycle but my mate keeps tellin me im going to be bulking, so im keen to see the end result in the next month or two. i really wanted to bulk up but get more toned for my brothers wedding comin up in april.