The Fitness Thread - Page 62

**Reach** · 01-7-2013, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Wayward Vagabond

Wheres that comparative picture of a sprinter and a long distance runner. I'm too lazy to look for it in this thread but I'm pretty sure senior posted it.

I was me.

http://theabpro.com/wp-content/uploa...r-sprinter.jpg

Damn sprinters: http://www3.pictures.gi.zimbio.com/D...fUVV5SR4zl.jpg
http://tnation.t-nation.com/forum_im...873.greene.jpg
http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/...61_306x474.jpg

Dat marathon: http://drpinna.com/wp-content/upload...hon-runner.jpg
http://yanyanxu.com/wp-content/uploa...s-marathon.jpg
http://rowerunning.co.uk/wp-content/...0-mo_farah.jpg

**kmay** · 01-7-2013, 04:42 PM

jesus christ.

started going to the gym today, and saw this creepy old hispanic man staring at this guy for the entire duration of my stay at the gym. the man was in the same machine the whole time.

*black mans voice* people creepy.

Senip · 01-7-2013, 08:09 PM

There's a lot of new people in my gym, wonder how long they'll last.

Did a new squat PR, 500x5 then some drop sets of high reps. Couldnt do hams after that HAHA

**Reach** · 01-7-2013, 09:12 PM

I wouldn't think a gym as hardcore as yours would get hit by many people at new years Senip.

Even the influx at my gym has been relatively tame. A few new faces, but not many. Mostly just cardio bunnies; I tried to get a treadmill after leg day on Sunday and for the first time in memory every machine was taken. God damn it was packed.

**Poison-** · 01-7-2013, 09:15 PM

2 weeks and they'll be gone. It's impossible for me to get on a treadmill to warmup too, I hate it.

Senip · 01-7-2013, 09:20 PM

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/gym-...ano-texas.html

That might have something to do with it.

**kmay** · 01-9-2013, 11:41 AM

so does it make sense to run before or after you lift? i have been running before but it seems like it would be more efficient to lift. then run till you're dead...

**Poison-** · 01-9-2013, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmay

so does it make sense to run before or after you lift? i have been running before but it seems like it would be more efficient to lift. then run till you're dead...

I always run to warm up, but I also run most of the time after as well. I probably do way too much cardio, but I like it.

**Reach** · 01-9-2013, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kmay

so does it make sense to run before or after you lift? i have been running before but it seems like it would be more efficient to lift. then run till you're dead...

Always run after, if you're serious about your lifting.

Running beforehand will only interfere with your lifting.

**Poison-** · 01-9-2013, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reach

Always run after, if you're serious about your lifting.

Running beforehand will only interfere with your lifting.

Sweet, now I know

Thanks

Senip · 01-9-2013, 12:09 PM

^ Do like a warm up if you gotta do some sort of cardio, then finish off with it.

Got a mouthguard to lift with, it's really saving my patience and jaws, because when I get stressed or lift heavy I clench the shit out of my teeth.

Hit quads again yesterday, they're finally sore so doing some more hamstrings today. I may be injured but I'm not out!

**kmay** · 01-9-2013, 03:37 PM

thanks reach =]

also because i'm kind of plump, would it make sense to run and lift light weights to lose weight, or would the heavy weights and running burn fat and build the muscle more... meep. i'm trying.

**Arkuski** · 01-9-2013, 04:30 PM

Anybody here do fitness workouts or sprinting? I feel like running is often neglected in favor of a more aesthetic program of bodybuilding.

**Reach** · 01-9-2013, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poison-

Sweet, now I know

Thanks

Nothing wrong with running beforehand for a short period of time to warm up though.

I just wouldn't do a serious, training style run. Definitely keep it for post-workout.

Quote:

also because i'm kind of plump, would it make sense to run and lift light weights to lose weight, or would the heavy weights and running burn fat and build the muscle more... meep. i'm trying.

Adding resistance training will build a little bit of muscle while you lose fat, yeah. I definitely recommend adding it to your weight loss routine, since you'll look a lot better as the fat starts to come off.

**infinity.** · 01-9-2013, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Arkuski

Anybody here do fitness workouts or sprinting? I feel like running is often neglected in favor of a more aesthetic program of bodybuilding.

hi! running the boston marathon in april

ask me anything!

**kmay** · 01-9-2013, 08:21 PM

so more weight?

Senip · 01-9-2013, 10:12 PM

Lift heavy with good form. You'll do more to burn fat as you build muscle.

ALso, the whole idea of "do high reps with light weights to tone" thing is basically bro science.

**kmay** · 01-10-2013, 07:12 AM

call me a 'bro' then.

and alright well once i get the forms down i'll add weight. i'm still trying to see where i fall within weight ranges on everything.

i love how for every exercise its like. okay now, stick your ass aaaaaaaaaaaaall the way out.

**Reach** · 01-11-2013, 10:08 PM

Sometimes I do high reps with light weights.

It really depends. What's more important than anything else in terms of weight lifting is simply this: Progressive overload.

You can play with baby weights all you want, but if you're progressively adding more and more weight to the bar over time, you'll build muscle if your diet is in check.

Senip · 01-11-2013, 10:08 PM

Yeah, my trainer tells me "Stick your ass out like you're gay and propositioning someone."

I need to be able to go back to lift, stress is wrecking me.

01-7-2013, 04:42 PM	#1222
kmay Don't forget me Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Age: 31 Posts: 6,491	Re: The Fitness Thread jesus christ. started going to the gym today, and saw this creepy old hispanic man staring at this guy for the entire duration of my stay at the gym. the man was in the same machine the whole time. black mans voice people creepy. __________________

01-7-2013, 08:09 PM	#1223
Senip Forum User Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 36 Posts: 611	Re: The Fitness Thread There's a lot of new people in my gym, wonder how long they'll last. Did a new squat PR, 500x5 then some drop sets of high reps. Couldnt do hams after that HAHA

01-7-2013, 09:12 PM	#1224
Reach FFR Simfile Author Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Age: 37 Posts: 7,471	Re: The Fitness Thread I wouldn't think a gym as hardcore as yours would get hit by many people at new years Senip. Even the influx at my gym has been relatively tame. A few new faces, but not many. Mostly just cardio bunnies; I tried to get a treadmill after leg day on Sunday and for the first time in memory every machine was taken. God damn it was packed. __________________

01-7-2013, 09:15 PM	#1225
Poison- Nope Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: London, ON Age: 29 Posts: 3,772	Re: The Fitness Thread 2 weeks and they'll be gone. It's impossible for me to get on a treadmill to warmup too, I hate it.

01-7-2013, 09:20 PM	#1226
Senip Forum User Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 36 Posts: 611	Re: The Fitness Thread http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/gym-...ano-texas.html That might have something to do with it.

01-9-2013, 11:41 AM	#1227
kmay Don't forget me Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Age: 31 Posts: 6,491	Re: The Fitness Thread so does it make sense to run before or after you lift? i have been running before but it seems like it would be more efficient to lift. then run till you're dead... __________________

01-9-2013, 12:09 PM	#1231
Senip Forum User Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 36 Posts: 611	Re: The Fitness Thread ^ Do like a warm up if you gotta do some sort of cardio, then finish off with it. Got a mouthguard to lift with, it's really saving my patience and jaws, because when I get stressed or lift heavy I clench the shit out of my teeth. Hit quads again yesterday, they're finally sore so doing some more hamstrings today. I may be injured but I'm not out!

01-9-2013, 03:37 PM	#1232
kmay Don't forget me Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Age: 31 Posts: 6,491	Re: The Fitness Thread thanks reach =] also because i'm kind of plump, would it make sense to run and lift light weights to lose weight, or would the heavy weights and running burn fat and build the muscle more... meep. i'm trying. __________________

01-9-2013, 08:21 PM	#1236
kmay Don't forget me Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Age: 31 Posts: 6,491	Re: The Fitness Thread so more weight? __________________

01-9-2013, 10:12 PM	#1237
Senip Forum User Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 36 Posts: 611	Re: The Fitness Thread Lift heavy with good form. You'll do more to burn fat as you build muscle. ALso, the whole idea of "do high reps with light weights to tone" thing is basically bro science.

01-10-2013, 07:12 AM	#1238
kmay Don't forget me Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Age: 31 Posts: 6,491	Re: The Fitness Thread call me a 'bro' then. and alright well once i get the forms down i'll add weight. i'm still trying to see where i fall within weight ranges on everything. i love how for every exercise its like. okay now, stick your ass aaaaaaaaaaaaall the way out. __________________

01-11-2013, 10:08 PM	#1239
Reach FFR Simfile Author Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Canada Age: 37 Posts: 7,471	Re: The Fitness Thread Sometimes I do high reps with light weights. It really depends. What's more important than anything else in terms of weight lifting is simply this: Progressive overload. You can play with baby weights all you want, but if you're progressively adding more and more weight to the bar over time, you'll build muscle if your diet is in check. __________________

01-11-2013, 10:08 PM	#1240
Senip Forum User Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 36 Posts: 611	Re: The Fitness Thread Yeah, my trainer tells me "Stick your ass out like you're gay and propositioning someone." I need to be able to go back to lift, stress is wrecking me.

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