The Official Workout Thread

[FETCHER.]

Which does not equal my weight! :O

[FRED HALE SR.]

Originally Posted by FETCHER.

Which does not equal my weight! :O

Well of course not you look to be about 35 lbs soaking wet. Eat a cheeseburger already.

[Rjinn]

Originally Posted by FETCHER.

I never used to enjoy exercising but because I do it 4 times a week now I love it. I just hate the gym, running on a treadmill is my worst nightmare. I find circuits of resistance training to be much better (for me).

One legged squats will be the death of me. My arms are still hanging off my from Tuesday in the gym. Trying to build my upper body strength up so I can do a push up and generally haul my own weight around.

Yes, I have the upper body strength of a domestic house cat

Yea leg training can be a female dog. Martial Arts helps make it fun. Weights, squats, lunges, etc. are a bother.

It's the other way around for me. Strong upper body, weak lower.

[Bane of your existence]

Ran the Tough Mudder recently. I'd been training for it for a couple months. It was a really good experience. Definitely the hardest thing I've ever done physically.
I've pretty much stopped running since it's been over, and have been concentrating on lifting, trying to put some bulk on. I bought some creatine and have been taking it for about a week. I'll post an update if it works as advertised.



Here's the before and after of the race.

[Cuthbert]

Originally Posted by Merrycaaant

Here's a general enquiry; what protein do you guys take if any?
I've been using pretty standard whey protein, just curious if anyone buys into the pre-work out supplements that most health stores seem to be pushing at the moment.

Myprotein impact whey; 5kg for £40 or thereabouts. Absolute bargain and quality stuff.

EDIT - £46 Impact Whey Protein from Myprotein

I don't think you need any pre-workout supplements i.e. energy drinks, that sort of thing. All I use is Creapure and whey protein. Then some green tea before I train. A strong coffee will do as well but using creatine I prefer not to consume too much caffeine as it's a diuretic and I've seen conflicting opinions as to whether it negates the effects of creatine.

[ThePhanastasio]

My upper body still leaves much to be desired. I can do push-ups and what-have-you, but my legs are much stronger. I can leg press upwards of 350 lbs with several reps no problem, but my bench press is pitiful. We're talking five reps with 70 lbs pitiful.

When Christmas is over, I'm getting a personal trainer.

[Cuthbert]

Originally Posted by ThePhanastasio

My upper body still leaves much to be desired. I can do push-ups and what-have-you, but my legs are much stronger. I can leg press upwards of 350 lbs with several reps no problem, but my bench press is pitiful. We're talking five reps with 70 lbs pitiful.

When Christmas is over, I'm getting a personal trainer.

Why?

350 lbs leg press is good by the way congrats mate, I'm nowhere near that.

[FETCHER.]

Because she wants specific exercises to build her upper body strength as through all her efforts she still feels she could use some professional advice?




Also, lost two dress sizes, feel great about myself, this is probably the healthiest I've ever been.

[Cuthbert]

Originally Posted by FETCHER.

Because she wants specific exercises to build her upper body strength as through all her efforts she still feels she could use some professional advice?

lol, I mean most PT's are clueless, all the info and advice you need is on the net for free.

[FETCHER.]

I'm studying sports and fitness (albeit at a relatively low level) and I've learned the Internet is very useful but like everything misses out a good portion of information and people disregard information provided or end up thinking they are some sort of gym wizard, whereas a PT will use these techniques and you won't know any difference.




And to assume PTs are clueless is ridiculously ignorant