Gym Junkies

GClark

GClark

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Do we have gym thread yet?

Who else gets their fitness on? I know Nate does, I've seen him at Planet Fitness a few times.

I have to workout with ROTC three times a week, mostly cardio sheet, but what I really love is working out in the gym. Pumping iron, etc...

Just started on BSN Nitrix and N.O Explode supplement stuff, I'm excited to see how this works. Its supposed to be some the best stuff out there. Freaking expensive though, well see the results in a month or two.

 
Talk to Ryan314.. haha hes all about it... I used to then i got lazy after work.. I need to get back into it tho

 
I work out everyday, but not in a gym, does lifting 200+lb logs and such everyday count? LOL

 
Yeah lifting logs defiantly counts! that's what my dad does, he goes out and cuts wood all day, hauls logs, etc... Takes a lot of strength to do that, really gives you a full body workout. And lobstering too, that's a lot of endurance right there.

 
I lift weights three or four times a week. I have an Olympic weight set, chin up bar, and dumbbells in my basement. I also work construction with dad occaisionally and more so in the summer, so when I do that especially roofing I don't lift. Carrying 20-30 bundles of shingles up a ladder gives me the workout I need.

 
My real workout is in the summer lobstering
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Yah I go. Got off my routine through the holidays (its too easy to do). But I'm back at it.

 
I've been a big slacker since I became a father a couple years ago...its time to get back on the horse!!! Anyone need a good lifting buddy in the Augusta area...I have a degree in sports medicine so I know all the good exercises and how to do them!!!

 
excersize.

what is that.

I am an odd case of slow down, eat fat, salt the food and enjoy the sugared coffee...anyone guess my illness?

I have to wait to 150 pounds before lifting, if I do not get there...I lose yet again...

I do walking for heart, like elderly people. stretches. banging the sube around is good.

 
Do we have gym thread yet?
Who else gets their fitness on? I know Nate does, I've seen him at Planet Fitness a few times.

I have to workout with ROTC three times a week, mostly cardio sheet, but what I really love is working out in the gym. Pumping iron, etc...

Just started on BSN Nitrix and N.O Explode supplement stuff, I'm excited to see how this works. Its supposed to be some the best stuff out there. Freaking expensive though, well see the results in a month or two.
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I have been on a diet since I let myself slack... lost 35lbs for newyears goal before in about 55days...

Advice on sups=

That stuff is ok... Lose the nitrix. N.O explode is good for energy and pumps while at the gym and after. Biggest thing in lifting is diet diet diet diet diet... eat clean lift heavy dont get hurt!

I used to be a powerlifter/bodybuilder until I hurt my back at work. I was 292-294lbs at 12%bf bench 450, squat 725+, dl 645...this is all suit free and I am did that mostly naturally (a lil m1t here and there
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the only thing that is going to make you bigger faster is sterioids PERIOD! AND DONT TAKE THEM!

Creatine will help a little, L glutamine, L Arganine(No2 stuff), and others... Just stick to protien and food. Take if from someone with expirience... All those supps are bs... if they did REALLY WORK THEY ARE EITHER NOT LEGAL OR SOON TO BE OFF THE SHELF! Look at ANDRO AND M1T... they where loop holes and now gone (jail time) and work like crazy! Some guys are buying the powders from china and making injectible m1t and gaining huge amounts.

Check out offshorebodybuilding.com, steriodology.com, mikestrong.com, JUST FOR WORKOUT INFO NOT STERIOD ADVICE!

 
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Hey man thanks for the info! I started working out regularly last June, but I'm just now getting into heavier lifting. My goal right now is to just get bigger/stronger. I already max my PT scores for the Army, 2 mile run in 13min, 80 pushups in 2min, and 85 situps in 2 min, now I just want bulk. I really appreciate all the info. 294? Oh sheet man, that's pretty freaking big! Now what do you recommend for a diet? I have a pretty limited amount of choice at my school, but I could make something work.

 
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I started going every day to PF on my lunch break about 6 months ago after never sticking to a plan for more than a few days. Nothing too exciting, I'm not really going for big numbers or size, just trying to move some weight on a regular basis. For example, I only dead lifted 215 friday which was great for me, but the guys I go with move a hell of a lot more.

 
Hey man thanks for the info! I started working out regularly last June, but I'm just now getting into heavier lifting. My goal right now is to just get bigger/stronger. I already max my PT scores for the Army, 2 mile run in 13min, 80 pushups in 2min, and 85 situps in 2 min, now I just want bulk. I really appreciate all the info. 294? Oh sheet man, that's pretty freaking big! Now what do you recommend for a diet? I have a pretty limited amount of choice at my school, but I could make something work.
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Well you should split meals into 5-6 meals and eat snacks... Eat every 2-3hours but feel hungry between meals (that's when you are anabolic). Before you go to bed eat a large chunk of cheese or drink a few glasses of milk (they have a longer acting protien that will be with you most of the night). This is prevent going into a catabolic state.

Check out the calculators on bodybuilding.com to get an idea of what to eat.

Figure out your BMR- Men: BMR = 66 + (13.7 X wt in kg) + (5 X ht in cm) - (6.8 X age in years)

Now multiply by-

Activity Multiplier

Sedentary = BMR X 1.2 (little or no exercise, desk job)

Lightly active = BMR X 1.375 (light exercise/sports 1-3 days/wk)

Mod. active = BMR X 1.55 (moderate exercise/sports 3-5 days/wk)

Very active = BMR X 1.725 (hard exercise/sports 6-7 days/wk)

Extr. active = BMR X 1.9 (hard daily exercise/sports & physical job or 2X day training, i.e marathon, contest etc.)

Now once that is figured out.... Add 300-500cals per day on top to gain weight. This is just to give you an idea of what to eat... you should speak to a nutrition expert (I always did).

I dont agree with this calculator... I feel it puts you way under your what your intake should be. This calculator is more accurate (for me).

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bbmainnut.htm

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/bbinfo.php?page=NutritionCalculators

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/calrmr.htm- I would try this then add 300-500 cals to it

 
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I was getting ready for bed last night so that was my quick response. Thought I would give you my real response now.

Try to get yourself setup into a good lifting routine that takes a you to the gym 4-5 times a week. Make sure it hits all areas. If your looking to bulk up a major muscle group (say chest for example), you can hit it twice a week, but try to spread it out a bit so you have time to recover from the first day benching. Make sure you take those 2 days off from lifting. You really need those days off. It doesn't mean you can't go to the gym 7 days a week if you want, but lay off the lifting. Its safe to say you can do cardio, and abs all seven days a week. If life gets in the way don't worry about skipping a day, just pick it up on the next day.

As for supplementing..... I take protein, and creatine. I do periods on and periods off of the creatine though. It sort of works out well because I buy a bottle of creatine pills, and when they are gone (think its a couple months worth) its time to take a month off. It will help you size on a bit by helping you hyper hydrate your muscles. It basically helps you retain water in the muscles. I like it because I can push myself harder, lift more, and recover faster. that's the bonus, the downside is the bulk you put on it ALL WATER, and about a week after you stop you will decrease in size. But I actually prefer to drop the water come summer. It makes you muscles show more definition. Where as when you're on creatine you will look rounder. (if that makes sense)

Protein is an all around wonder supplement for anyone that works out. Anyone from power lifters to marathon runners. After a workout your muscles are starving for protein. This is where your diet comes into play. Some don't take a protein powder, but just chose to just eat very high protein foods. I know your body can only take in so much protein in a days time. So I chose to drink a protein shake so that I'm not stuck eating just chicken breast, and nuts all day. I feel it allows me to eat a little more normal. I still try to chose higher protein foods. Like if I make a sandwich I might put a little more sandwich meat on it.

Lastly, just know that there is NO magic pill that will help you size on. The only way you are gonna get bigger is lifting hard, the right diet, and sleep (yes sleep).

 
Got my workout in today where I spent 2 hours carrying metal shelving, pipes, and apparel displays up a set of 30 stairs. I think that I went up and down about 100 times........ NO JOKE!

When I do these things I try and to them faster then normal to get my heart rate up and sustain that for a good amount of time.

 
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