RMW Health and Fitness Club

[Kes]

vain popping pecs and biceps

Dude sounds like he doesn't have a life.  Dude also sounds like he might be doing a put-down.

 

[mlogan]

Yeah, I would just stick with what you are doing, if you are happy doing it. You will get there.

 

[Dark Horseman]

Most of the gyms I've gone to offer 2-3 trial sessions with trainers. They are mad-expensive if you pay for them though, like I don't know how people who don't make 6 figures can afford their rates. It's best if you have a friend who is very diligent and wants to buddy up with you, but as you get older there's fewer guys who have the time - at 30, all my friends are having their first kid -_-);

And that guy probably just wanted to kick you off the weights because he thinks he's all alpha and deserves the area to himself. I've never had this happen to me, but there are a few aholes out there. He might've been genuinely trying to give you advice but doesn't sound like it since he didn't bother giving you pointers and pretty much just told you to get out. Just do this next time: "I have 2 sets left will be done in like 3 minutes". Most of the time the guy will think, "fine, looks like I can't scare him off with nice words" and just wait. If they keep pressing you after that, just tell them to get off your back.

 

[Kaelan]

Wow all the assumptions going on here. Try to judge people less by their appearance guys, you're sounding pretty shallow right now. Talking a lot about some guy you don't know, who was probably just trying to give advice.

@Deathswallow - He was giving you good general advice, you don't want to lift too much too fast - it's a pretty classic beginner mistake and that's probably what he was warning you about. Personally, I think starting from nothing into 5x5 is fine, that's the whole point of starting w/ just the bar and working up from there. You don't have to increase weights exactly on the schedule the program suggests, take more time before going up in weights if you need to. Getting form down is absolutely the most important part of lifting. If you need to keep at it longer w/ just the bar to get used to doing it with proper form, then do that. It can take longer for some people to get used to it even when you have enough strength to lift the weight - like not having enough flexibility, for example (which you can fix by stretching). As long as you're seeing improvements week to week, you're going in the right direction.

 

[Bastrophian]

@ Kaelan- yeah, your right. Sorry everyone, I didint mean to mislead you. I dont really think he was trying to dump on me or whatever...also, I guess I'm being really impatient.

So to change the subject...

I just found out a few minutes ago that I really suck at shooting hoops...but I had so much fun finding out!!!! what sort of sports/athletic activities are y'all really good or bad at!? :>

 

[Kovos_Datch]

@ Kaelan- yeah, your right. Sorry everyone, I didint mean to mislead you. I dont really think he was trying to dump on me or whatever...also, I guess I'm being really impatient.

So to change the subject...

I just found out a few minutes ago that I really suck at shooting hoops...but I had so much fun finding out!!!! what sort of sports/athletic activities are y'all really good or bad at!? :>

I use to be a mean defender when I played soccer, but that was years ago.

 

[♥SOURCE♥]

Wow all the assumptions going on here. Try to judge people less by their appearance guys, you're sounding pretty shallow right now. Talking a lot about some guy you don't know, who was probably just trying to give advice.

@Deathswallow - He was giving you good general advice, you don't want to lift too much too fast - it's a pretty classic beginner mistake and that's probably what he was warning you about. Personally, I think starting from nothing into 5x5 is fine, that's the whole point of starting w/ just the bar and working up from there. You don't have to increase weights exactly on the schedule the program suggests, take more time before going up in weights if you need to. Getting form down is absolutely the most important part of lifting. If you need to keep at it longer w/ just the bar to get used to doing it with proper form, then do that. It can take longer for some people to get used to it even when you have enough strength to lift the weight - like not having enough flexibility, for example (which you can fix by stretching). As long as you're seeing improvements week to week, you're going in the right direction.

^

To add on what Kaelan said: You can do the program as many times as you want, it's not like it's the only chance you've got to finish 5x5.

 

[Kovos_Datch]

When I was working out back when I was in college, I noticed that I needed both a mental attitude combined with a physical workout. I began working out and I started feeling confident and strong. Because I felt that way, I was able to push myself harder and achieve more. When I pushed myself more, that gave me more confidence. Etc.

 

[Bastrophian]

I didn't feel like I was lifting enough so I added forty lbs to the bar this time and pulled through ! So that's what I'm gonna do!! Also, I've decided that "occasionally" I will go to the gym on my off days to do cardio and do some light dumbbell lifting, just to get that little extra burn and get the blood flowing through my muscles.

 

[Ms Littlefish]

To answer Deathswallow's question. Hum, sports I like to play? I legitimately have a lot of fun when I play badminton. Probably not the most intense sport on the planet but I could easily play it for an hour or two. But, since a birdie is so light, every time I try to play tennis instead, I just send the ball screaming across the park.

 

[Engr. Adiktuzmiko]

I just send the ball screaming across the park.

I used to do that too..


This seems like an interesting thread.


I for one didn't get to have good exercise for the past months due to the busy work schedule, so now that we're on off-milling season I'm looking forward to afternoon and weekend tennis sessions.

 

[Ms Littlefish]

Hey guys, it's gotten a bit quiet here. Hope everyone is doing well!

I also thought this would be a good time to sort or steer the thread into another of its many possible directions. We don't have to talk strictly about food and exercise. 

So, does anyone else get sick after taking planes?

I haven't had any appetite in about two days. Yes, I've been eating. But I just feel, bleh, about it. I've constantly felt full.

I do get motion sickness in most vehicles but that's long gone. I enjoy flying but planes just sort of suck the life out of me and throw me out of wack.

 

[sabao]

Could be an aftereffect of altitude sickness? I mean it's supposed to affect appetite but usually not for prolonged periods. I get the same way on flights as well, but these normally pass after a day or so + sleep. 

 

[SilentWyvern]

I didn't feel like I was lifting enough so I added forty lbs to the bar this time and pulled through ! So that's what I'm gonna do!! Also, I've decided that "occasionally" I will go to the gym on my off days to do cardio and do some light dumbbell lifting, just to get that little extra burn and get the blood flowing through my muscles.

Are you looking to lean down or trying to gain muscle mass? If you're leaning down then thats awesome. If you're trying to put on mass don't do cardio.

I recently started going 3, 4 days a week with my best friend whos been going for years and thats one thing hes pointed out. Cardio actually doesn't help you put on muscle mass. I can personally vouch to that. I put on 10 pounds in the last month! Which I'm stoked for cause I cannot gain weight through other means.

I know, sounds like a comfortable problem but being 6ft 130lbs with next to 0 body fat isn't really fun. Kinda really sucks. So 10 pounds in a month, I was ecstatic for. 

 

[mlogan]

I've not heard of that Meg. I wonder if your body is just still adjusting back to normal after being out of your typical eating patterns?

My nutrition/exercise has been terrible since we've been traveling. I am so ready to get home and feel a bit more in control of my food and have some time/energy to work out again. We walked a ton yesterday which helped a lot. Might go for another walk.

 

[Amysaurus]

I don't think I've ever been sick after being on a plane, Meg, so I'm not sure what to make of that. My guess would be that your body is just trying to get back to normal after the trip.

The last two weeks have been pretty strange in the dinosaur health and fitness department. I've been helping set up a charity banquet, which basically means I've been doing a lot of lifting, cleaning, and organizing. Now, that's fine and dandy, but it's been putting a lot of strain on my wrists because most of the containers are made for lifting by the handles. I have wimpy wrists, to the point that I can't lift most relatively heavy things to above, say, chest height, because by then my wrists feel like they are going to snap. Not a good feeling. Anyway, my question is: Do any of you guys know of any wrist stretches or exercises?

Meal-wise.... Well, they've been all over the place. I'm not staying at home at the moment, and I am horrible at keeping track of meals. If no one is at home with me, a lot of the time I forget to eat. If everyone is at home, they always seem to want to go out to eat, and I'm too tired from working to complain about it.

Sleeping-wise.... Eh, yeah, I've been averaging 12-20 hours a week since I started keeping track. Not good not good. 

@Deathswallow: I've played most recreational sports. I'm awful at most recreational sports. The only ones I'm actually okay at are floor hockey, sometimes badminton, mini-golf, and pickleball (it's another racquet sport). I used to be pretty good at tennis and volleyball, but I can't play them for much more than 5 minutes at a time because of my wrists.

 

[Kaelan]

I recently started going 3, 4 days a week with my best friend whos been going for years and thats one thing hes pointed out. Cardio actually doesn't help you put on muscle mass. I can personally vouch to that. 

It doesn't help put on mass, but it can help with muscle recovery. And, of course, it works your most important muscle - the one keeping you alive. That said, in my opinion you should definitely go easy on the cardio if building mass, but you shouldn't quit it altogether. HIIT sessions a couple times a week can be pretty good for this.

@Amy If you're doing any heavy lifting that puts strain on wrists (curls, bench press, etc.), you might want to consider spending more time stretching and using wrist straps, maybe doing wrist-strengthening exercises.

 

[mlogan]

Just a little funny for the day.

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[Amysaurus]

@Kaelan: Thanks! I've been using some small hand weights to work on building muscle in conjunction with some stretches, so hopefully it'll help!

@mlogan:

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