It usually ends up being 3, I shoot for 4. Other days I'll go run or something if I don't make it. I enjoy it a lot. It will whip your ass, I don't care what kind of shape you're in
Nah I don't associate with shit. I see the people who are there around the same time when I am but I start my workout and get after it for the 30 minutes then I'm out. I pay 50/month
There's really no time to associate. You show up, wrap your hands, stretch, hop in to the first round when you're ready, then from that point to the end you're constantly working out. Then you go home
This just reminded me that I was at the bar last weekend with a group and one of the guys, who I have never seen or met, goes "Oh yeah, I know you from [insert gym name]." Wasn't as weird as a completely random person saying that, but it still felt a little creepy as I didn't recognize him at all. Felt very even though I definitely have dudes I recognize every time I'm there.
I don't do 9 rounds specifically, but my training right now is 12 different exercises from everything to deadlifts, to kettlebell swings, to bodyweight movements, to jump roping to pull ups, etc, with little to no rest. I love it. Something completely different. My neighbor came over (sub 3:00 marathoner) and tried it and nearly passed out. Had to stop.
Yeah that's one of the things I really enjoy. If you're at a station with an action you're performing, say 30 straight punches on a heavy bag and then 10 mountain climbers for a set amount of time, no matter what kind of shape you're in if you go all out it's going to be exhausting
Physical this morning for life insurance, blood pressure of 118/72, resting heart rate of 55. Down to 205 from 224, even though BMI schedules still have me technically obese. Have 1 more day to knock of 1 more pound to hit my 20lb goal on Whole30. Not bad for a 40 something who likes to eat way too much bbq and drink way too much beer. Good deal I like to ride my bike way too long.
Just watched GMO OMG....goodbye humans within 50 years. Not gonna save for my son's future and gonna try to just get AIDS. No really....we are all extinct unless you buy my seeds.
Started taking green tea extract with breakfast and lunch. actually noticeable change in hunger between meals. Don't know if the whole detox/energy/fatburn shit is present but it's not bad for a really cheap appetite suppressant without any stimulants or weird shit in it.
who's the FSU poster that has that #transformationtuesday post lookin lean? good work whoever you are 1st visit out to the track in 2017. time to get some sun while punishing myself
Probably good for your mental performance as well. Tea has this shit called L-Theanine in it that along with caffeine is proven to be one of the most effective cognitive boosters
Just last night I researched and laid out a schedule for when to take my vitamins and supplements throughout the day and started up the green tea extract along with a probiotic this morning. Also read that Calcium and Magnesium before bed is a great combo.
Don't know if they've ever been mentioned ITT but if not - do yourself a favor and buy a bunch of seedless purple grapes, take them off the stems, put in ziplock bags and freeze Munchie sweet tooth game: Deluxe. Like eating grape slushie bites. Got that Resveratrol too
Unrelated, weren't there some snack bars you found that were acceptable when you did Whole 30? I'm thinking about giving it a go
What is everyone's go-to "I threw this together tonight" meal. I typically like to cook a big crock pot or something on Sundays, but on the weeks I don't do that I sometimes struggle to pull something together. I'm usually good with chicken with some kind of sauce + whatever vegetable I have on hand. I eat that probably 2-3 times a week. But there's got to be more to life.
http://damndelicious.net/2014/08/04/one-pot-taco-pasta/ This is my go-to "lazy and don't really want to cook meal". I use quinoa pasta to make it a little bit healthier.
Whatever left over protein I have, cut up and throw it into a huge salad. Rotate among the 'lettuces' (spinach, ice berg, romaine, mixed greens, etc). Throw a hard boiled egg or 2, maybe a bit of dried fruit or nuts. Experiment with some dressings.
Always have a few pounds of potatoes baked and then waiting in the fridge. Protein wise, shrimp, pork loin and a cow in the freezer. Also cannot recommend sous vide enough, Makes any cut of meat magical, even when reheated.
Maybe try the hello fresh meal service. It given me ideas for stuff I wold have never made on my own. It's like 5 ingredients in the box. Easy to make and Healthy, Organic meats and whatnot.
throwing something together (if i don't have a bunch of chicken already cooked) = asparagus or zucchini and ahi tuna. or if I have the shit I need I'll throw the tuna into a basic salad setup. from start to finish searing ahi tuna takes ~11 minutes. with 7 of those being waiting for the pan to heat up. sear 1:45 each side with just S&P&EVOO rubbed on while waiting for pan. Zoodles work well with it because I can do those at the same time and cooking a super healthy meal from scratch in 10 minutes is p neat
busy season weight have been able to keep off up until mid-march. between extra meals/groceries being bought for us at work and hours getting longer/not giving a shit about going to the gym = the last 2 weeks have been pretty fatty. weekends haven't been any better with boozing during march madness. haven't even stepped on a scale but the mirror test is a big fail currently. luckily have the GF on board for a super healthy April mode. one cheat dinner per week. meal prep / cooking at home more at night. next two weeks will just try to survive 4-5 workouts a week. after tax season ends it's straight to 2-a-day mode for 2 weeks. bought some cheap cleats for running sprints/plyo workouts at the park in the middle of town. get some sun + workout + dog can run around.
the park we're doing it at has year-round flag football and soccer leagues / pickup soccer games pretty much everyday + music festivals etc. not just a run of the mill park where there's actual good grass. I've tried just playing football for fun out there before barefoot and in sneakers and more than one occasion had my foot slip and about do a split. shit hurts
Interval training feels good af. Went out to a big field like that recently and alternated between jogging all the way around the field, doing a fast run halfway around the field, full out sprints of 50 yards and walking. I felt like I was prob ready to start for Cleveland Cavaliers after
old football conditioning workouts really are the best. and they're not boring. still searching for somewhere in the city i can run a tour de stade (run every step in a stadium). No doubt I would have to take breaks and probably start with half and work my way up but I feel like if you're in good enough shape to do an entire one in a decent sized HS Football stadium you're probably in awesome shape
Just in the bowl or access stairs/ramps as well? The former seems like a fun challenge. The latter... woof.
Hit my goal weight a few weeks back, 175lbs. On to getting serious about lifting. I have dabbled in the weight room for the better part of two years, just enough to develop a little bit through the back, legs, shoulders, arms and chest. Nothing too serious and never as consistent as needed. I started 5x5 last week. My goal is to stick with this program for 1 calendar year and see what results I get. I have upped my calorie intake over the last couple weeks to where I end up around 2,400-2800/day. I eat clean, but finding calories some days has been difficult. But it is nice to come home from the gym and down a shake, some chicken, noodles and veggies, etc.
It is great and the most efficient form of exercise you can probably do. Through the years, I've found that a slow, clean bulk is best...around 300 calories above maintenance. Enjoy. Try and stick with the compound lifts for several months before you even attempt some accessory work. Deadlifts, chin-ups, etc will work the biceps plenty.
I periodically do this at the high school track by our house. Sprint endzone to endzone at about 80%, and jog the corners. I usually end up doing about 15 120yd sprints on a day when I'm not running for distance. It's a helluva workout and I'm always surprised at how sore my legs are afterward. I don't know if it just cause I'm getting older (only 32) or what but I am not recovering like I used to and have less spring in my step during runs. I used to be able to get 6-8+ miles no problem 3-4x per week. I am doing 4-5 now 3-4x per week and it feels like I have cinder blocks around my ankles. I just got some new shoes and they've helped some. I'd like to get back into that 8-ish range.
Got a park by me with 4 flights of stairs that I'll usually try and take as quickly as I can. The first 2-3 times I do it I'm worried it's not going to be a good enough work out. By the time I get to a dozen, I'm ready to throw up and collapse.
I sometimes do this as well. It's a pretty tough workout if you do 2-3 miles of it. Also, sometimes instead of sprinting the straight in front of the home stands, I go up in the stands and do a stadium up each aisle. If I really want to push it i'll do push ups/sit ups at the top.
Had a disaster food day yesterday. Started with donuts then CFA and ended with Mexican food and ice cream. On the road to redemption today. Breakfast will be followed with Lifting this afternoon.
Any recommendations for a protein that isn't whey? Wife doesn't do well with that. She has some NOW soy, but that's pretty chalky.