For well less than $1k, you can get a set of kettlebells, a pullup bar, and a jump rope that will get you as fit as you want to be without spending on the gym or going crazy with equipment.
FIT.Y.E.R.O. (Meathead, wellness, fitness, diet, exercise) Thread
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6'6 300 *ding*
When you're our size every step is a leg day. I had an issue a while back with mine and realized it flared up whenever I was in an old pair of shoes working outside.
^^^^ No pool, sauna, steam, whirlpool, basketball court, treadmill, elliptical, track, various machines/free weights, and mostly...motivation.
If you’re counting on motivation you’re going to miss a lot of days, discipline is what you need for consistency. I don’t wake up at 4a happy about my motivation, I wake up and start my day at the gym because that’s what I do.
I’ve had a badass gym at my house but still prefer the gym. Mostly because the gals and variety of exercises. Home gym is good for when you’re short on time but my gym is 5 minutes away so it’s irrelevant for me at this time.
I live 8 minutes...in at 5:30 a.m. before work. Motivation for most regular folk is helped w/ others in the same fight, versus alone at home.
Theraworx helps me. I'm no guru on it though and the people that are may tell you something's wrong with that. It sure relieves muscle cramps.
https://theraworx.com
I have universal weight machine and dumbbells at home. On days when I’m not motivated, I tell myself I’ll only do one circuit just to get started. I always do entire routine once I start. A1C results came back this week and I’ve dropped from 8.2 a year ago to 6.1 . I purchased an ellyptical to add some cardio, but not planning on more than 20” per session. “Get busy livin or get busy dying”
Went to try a new yoga place at 6a this morning and these people didn’t play music. What kind of psycho does yoga classes in silence, just hearing other people breath and groan?
Won’t be going back there.
Won’t be going back there.
I had not done squats in probably five years, though did all other leg routines. Added squats and deads back 3 weeks ago and noticeably stronger in that short amount of time compared to other body parts. Went from noting to sets of 4 x 6 @ 285 in short order. Should get to 315 before Santa slides his fat ass down the chimney.
Anyone else notice legs responding quicker or with greater ROI than other areas or is it just the newness of adding those?
Anyone else notice legs responding quicker or with greater ROI than other areas or is it just the newness of adding those?
I don't do legs for strength. Typically do 4x20 on my leg exercises after doing cardio.
Today was chest and tris again. I did have a nice little jump in weight on my incline presses though, which makes me happy
Today was chest and tris again. I did have a nice little jump in weight on my incline presses though, which makes me happy
Trainer is slowly, over last 4 years, working me toward doing traditional squat/DL. Pretty close.
I do secretly love crushing legs but I'm so hungry the rest of the day. Probably should just break the fast and put down a shake/creatine during or right after.
I do secretly love crushing legs but I'm so hungry the rest of the day. Probably should just break the fast and put down a shake/creatine during or right after.
Biggest muscle group in the body and most taxing lift should warrant 40g's of protein / creatine. At least throw down a few hard boiled eggs if nothing else.
Or 12 of them covered in mustard like our trainer does. 🤢
I like HB eggs, but that many at once + mustard makes me gag.
I like HB eggs, but that many at once + mustard makes me gag.
I'm to the point I just eat them plain. Maybe a little garlic salt. Guy at work started bringing me a dozen a week. Actually, just finished a batch in the air fryer at the office.
I’d say it’s just your body responding to the
“new” training @Bonzo Cat . They’ll slow down growth wise after a bit per usual.
I do, as mentioned, legs 3x/week. Focus on quads then Hammies then glutes MWF. I’ve gone way down in weight though and just focusing on strict and proper reps. I’m doing Deads at a max of 405 and squats at 315 right now where I was up to 565 on Deads and 475 on squats but my feet, ankles and everything hurt in the morning so it was time to chill out.
I drink 6 raw eggs every morning before the gym and have for about 3 years now, love it.
Also, I take a protein shake and a banana to the gym with me in case I get super hungry or shaky during a training session.
“new” training @Bonzo Cat . They’ll slow down growth wise after a bit per usual.
I do, as mentioned, legs 3x/week. Focus on quads then Hammies then glutes MWF. I’ve gone way down in weight though and just focusing on strict and proper reps. I’m doing Deads at a max of 405 and squats at 315 right now where I was up to 565 on Deads and 475 on squats but my feet, ankles and everything hurt in the morning so it was time to chill out.
I drink 6 raw eggs every morning before the gym and have for about 3 years now, love it.
Also, I take a protein shake and a banana to the gym with me in case I get super hungry or shaky during a training session.
wrong, @Hank Camacho. They taste the same and it’s very efficient.
Easiest way to make them. Don't have to wait to boil water. Don't have shells splitting open and membrane oozing out. Set time & temp and they come out perfect.
I like my eggs poached on top of an English muffin with some ham and hollandaise sauce. Wait, what are we talking about?
The supplement talk is very interesting. I probably need to look into a regimen myself. The only supplements I am on right now are the genes of a shit ton of ancestors on both sides who lived to be old as hell and with it/active until the end.
I take Ozempic for diabetes, but it did not do a damn thing for me as far as weight loss. Getting my ass active again did that. My last A1c was 6.1, so it may be time to look at discontinuing it and seeing if I can maintain that level with diet and exercise.
I take Ozempic for diabetes, but it did not do a damn thing for me as far as weight loss. Getting my ass active again did that. My last A1c was 6.1, so it may be time to look at discontinuing it and seeing if I can maintain that level with diet and exercise.
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...and you can make like 18 at a time in ours. It is the way.
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-Hey man, offal is really healthy for you BUT you better marinate the hell out of it because it can be well not good if you don’t. I ate quite a bit when I was full on carnivore but you can get protein other ways. It is super cheap meat though because no one buys it.
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Day 3 of Cardarine and maybe placebo maybe not, but my endurance has felt great, could’ve stayed at the gym longer but I didn’t need to do more honestly.
Heading out for the usual 1.6 mile dog walk and then yoga at 9:30a.
Heading out for the usual 1.6 mile dog walk and then yoga at 9:30a.
20x135
10x225 (3sec down, 1sec hold) Brutal
20x55 dumbbell flies
8x245 (3sec down, 1sec hold)
20x55 dumbbell flies
5x275 (3sec down, 1sec hold)
20x55 dumbbell flies
15x225 normal to exhaustion
😤 Happy Friday!!
10x225 (3sec down, 1sec hold) Brutal
20x55 dumbbell flies
8x245 (3sec down, 1sec hold)
20x55 dumbbell flies
5x275 (3sec down, 1sec hold)
20x55 dumbbell flies
15x225 normal to exhaustion
😤 Happy Friday!!
I blew off today…
Because yesterday I had an hour-long boxing 5:00am class and leg day, then went into city for work when I couldn’t really move my lower extremities thereafter. Still in pain.
Fun.
My “Coach” is gonna hunt me down for missing todays class.
I need boxing gloves because the ones in the gym I used smelled exactly like a wet dog in July…
Because yesterday I had an hour-long boxing 5:00am class and leg day, then went into city for work when I couldn’t really move my lower extremities thereafter. Still in pain.
Fun.
My “Coach” is gonna hunt me down for missing todays class.
I need boxing gloves because the ones in the gym I used smelled exactly like a wet dog in July…
Yeah gotta have your own gloves for sure.
I was saying I’m doing those negatives one week a month @anthonys735 they are gnarly and you really feel it, much harder. Solid work.
I was saying I’m doing those negatives one week a month @anthonys735 they are gnarly and you really feel it, much harder. Solid work.
Tomorrow I get to think I'm having a heart attack only to remember I murdered my chest this morning.
I've always appreciated the burn you get from negatives. They really get deep in the muscle.
I'll typically finish a set with 2 or 3 negatives.
-Just put my sauna together a couple hours ago and that thing is HOT. Wow, honestly it was way hotter than my wooden one, I legit wanted to get out after ten minutes and that was level 5, there are still two more levels.
-Also received my Vans Sk8 Hi shoes that were recommended. Will definitely use those on my leg days. Well the 10.5s were too small, so I ordered 11s and sending back the others today.
-Also received my Vans Sk8 Hi shoes that were recommended. Will definitely use those on my leg days. Well the 10.5s were too small, so I ordered 11s and sending back the others today.
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Weight training officially better than cardio for fat loss, study shows
A new study shows weight training could be better than cardio, or a combo of cardio and strength training, for weight loss. Here's all you need to know.
I don't believe it. The big lady on the cart at Walmart needs cardio. No article will ever convince me otherwise.
Weight training officially better than cardio for fat loss, study shows
A new study shows weight training could be better than cardio, or a combo of cardio and strength training, for weight loss. Here's all you need to know.uk.finance.yahoo.com
They used only people in the healthy weight range. That is different.
Experience.
Again, that study looked at people that were in a healthy weight range. In that group, what they say is likely true. People that are obese need cardio.
Okay and I should learn to read because it says fat loss. I took it as weight loss. Yes for fat loss that would be the case, and never mind. (Headline says weight loss though.)
I still think a combination when done in a goggins type mode is by far better than doing just one or the other.
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300+ pounders are basically doing heavy sled pulls every time they walk their fatasses around. Honestly, basic strength training and long walks are probably the best rx for almost everyone.
I LOVE cardio. However, for fat loss, building muscle with resistance training is more important. As for cardio, I hover in that low zone 2 range when lifting. So plenty of cardio benefit. This isn't one study. It's a fact now.
Cardio is good for your heart and lungs. That's about it.
Cardio is good for your heart and lungs. That's about it.
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