Topic: Do you workout?

[uzo]

I have a heart condition and I can lift more than that.

[Bizarro Belmont]

That's nothing short of awesome and commendable. Now if only other people can take an example from you (I know plenty of people with conditions who are lazier and weaker then I am.).

[2D]

Does masturbation and alcoholism count as working out?

[Mobius]

Sex. Now ya'll had to see *that* coming.

Plus stomach crunches every other day to maintain the girlish figure. I also walk everywhere I need to go seeing as how San Fran is so nice and compact. A great unexpected workout occurs everytime I need to go uphill to reach that extra-juicy burger joint at the pinnacle ^_^ -I highly recommend it.

[cecil-kain]

In Reply To #1

I'm too busy to work out, but I really should.  My man-boobs and beer-belly have become an embarrassment.

[Bizarro Belmont]

I'll probably lose 30 pounds by the next live meet from running around in the hot sun resisting the urge to eat any shitty food.

[Rugal]

In Reply To #21

I eat like a fat man in a Mcdonalds, and can't gain weight. It's really starting to become irritating! Though, I guess some people would kill for metabolism like that.

[Dark Nemesis]

In Reply To #21

I eat like a fat man in a Mcdonalds, and can't gain weight. It's really starting to become irritating! Though, I guess some people would kill for metabolism like that.

I have the same metabolism as you and i can't gain either weight and i'm also workout, but i'm still skinny.

[cecil-kain]

In Reply To #21

I eat like a fat man in a Mcdonalds, and can't gain weight. It's really starting to become irritating! Though, I guess some people would kill for metabolism like that.

I used to be like that back in High School...

[Successor The Cruel]

That's one reason I mentioned that you need a strategic approach to this type of thing, if you're serious enough about it.

[X]

I've tried working out back in junior high but it got me nowhere.

I didn't know why then but I do know now; Fast metabolism. And I'm only 110 pounds and 5 feet 9 inches. Though I can remember being 105 pounds for a good many years straight before actually gaining the extra 5. Because I'm like this I can only conclude that the best bet for me in terms of exercise would be stuff like Ninjitsu or Aikido. Heck even Yoga would be more beneficial to me. All this won't give me muscle or more mass gain. But I'll sure be quick on the draw, accurate and very flexible.

-X

[JR]

I've been on a weight training routine for 12 weeks and am about to take a planned 2 week break. I've been doing medium reps, getting about 1 gram of protein per pound of body weight a day, (I weigh 175), drinking about 140 ounces of water a day, and tracking my workout progress with a notebook.

I've found I actually get a great sense of enjoyment out of doing this (even changing my diet is enjoyable), but my muscle gains are small. But then again, I don't keep track of healthy fats, carbs or calories. I've only gained about 10 pounds over the course of 12 weeks, and I don't know how much of it is actual muscle (haven't started on skinfold measurements yet, mostly due to laziness). Then again, I've always had great metabolism. I could also get more sleep. There is a lot I plan on changing when I am done with my break; just being more involved with it in general.

I might try the Stronglifts 5x5 program next, because I think I really should focus on increasing strength initially. Also, I seemed to do better with a total body workout than I did with a split routine.

But the main thing I'm concerned with is my deadlift form. I've studied the hell out of using proper form, but I still feel like I'm doing it wrong. And I'm not going too heavy yet (155 lbs. is the most I've done so far), but I'm still wondering how much my form has to do with this back discomfort (and my left knee, to a lesser extent) that's been coming and going for the last 5 days or so.

But even though I'm not quite satisfied with my gains, I'm still happy with the sense of accomplishment I get from every workout. Even moreso when I correct past mistakes.

[crisis]

In Reply To #27

I can probably beat you up.

[crims0nf0rtune]

Yeah, I work out all the time.  I'm 16 and started going to the gym 2 years ago, and I immediately noticed how much muscle and strength I gained in such a short period of time. Now I don't go to the gym as much as I used to because I'm in track and get a great workout there. Once schools over, though, I'm going to hit the gym more often.

[JR]

In Reply To #28

Who cares?