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Guys, I begin going back to the gym this Monday after a few mths off. I do PT in the mornings. (0630-0730) LOTS of stretching before PT, and then its either push-ups and sit-ups or a nice 3-7 mile run. When we come back we usually don't stretch much. My main goals are shrinking my stomach (I have a decently big frame tho), and building muscle (especially in the arms and pecs) I mainly want to stay around 185 as thats my max weight at 5'10 according to the Army, and I am already 183. I am quitting smoking and even this "cutting down" phase has been driving me nuts. Anyways, what kind of suppliments would you reccomend (links not necessary as I am more than willing to searc…

Just curious, because there are a good number of SSA members who are working towards something. My current goals are to lose a few more BF% points by April, and drop some mass in my legs, while improving my cardio endurance and speed.

Has any one used test boosters (not pro hormones). I have read it helps with sleep, mood and work outs. So I thought I'd ask her if any one has used them before.

My roommate pick up an Iron Gym earlier this week. It works in a 32" (or smaller) door frame and is a very nice over all unit. There is no modification to your house needed and is small enough to store in a closet. You can also use it for sit ups, push ups, dips, and of course pull ups. A great addition to a small home gym in my opinion! LINK: http://www.theirongym.com/Default.asp?bhcp=1

No, it's not a bench press or a barbell curl. It doesn't involve cables or chrome machines. You won't need a swiss ball or any other fancy gym gadgets. All you need is a good old-fashioned barbell and a flat surface. Load the bar with as much weight as you can handle and pick it up off the ground while keeping your back straight. Sounds simple enough, right? I'm talking, of course, about the undisputed king of all upper body exercises: the deadlift. If you're looking to pile as much lean muscle mass onto your frame as humanly possibly in the shortest period of time, the deadlift is your best friend in the entire world. That's the good news. The bad news is that deadlift…

The Warm Up Prior to exercise, it is necessary to perform a warm up. The goal of this warm up should be to prime the body for exercise. An adequate warm up may improve elasticity due to blood saturation and minimize the risk of injury to the ligaments, tendons, muscles and other connective tissues. For example, a general warm up could consist of 5-10 minutes of low intensity cardiovascular exercise followed by a few dynamic warm up exercises. A more specific warm up will have more in mind. The purposes of a warm up are as follows: 1. Increase proprioception (spatial awareness) 2. Increase muscle activation (neural drive) 3. Improve coordination and joint stabilization…

We have done a little shopping, but are still in the what should we get for our lifestyle questioning portion. First and foremost, her goals are to keep off a little flab and have a way of staying in cardio shape. My goals are to be healthy. I don't care about muscle mass, fat, strength or anything other than being healthy (I realize I have to care about those to be healthy, but I am not in this for anyone else just myself--sort of like my stereo, it is for me ). We are looking at both some Cardio and Weight training to try and do this in a well rounded way. Cardio: Basically, she used to run cross country and this started out as a quest to buy a treadmill. After som…

i have always been a large man. 6'3 9 inch hands, size 16 shoe, my weight has always been around.. years ago i lost tons of weight.. about 190 lbs in a year.... but it was not simple nor planed really.... i road a bike 3 miles to work in texas heat... i worked at ups unloading simi trailers by hand in 140 degree tin boxs for 8 hours and then i road a bike home 3 miles. i didnt really eat much because i didnt have money... 5 years ago i met a nice latina girl... and well her and her family feed me like thier gonna eat me next year!! i work out while i work still im very active.. but just not active enough. yesterday i worked a 18 wheeler wrecker for 13 hours...given i …

Hi, I have decided to start working out since I pretty much have a set schedule for work and school and can be consistent on a workout schedule, and I feel more motivated to do so. My main goal is really to put on weight, I'm not worried about being super ripped but just want to get bigger. I am ~145 right now and would like to get up to 165-170 eventually. Can anyone help me with tips or advice? I used to work out in high school but that was a while ago, and I only worked out for speed and strength (football), but don't remember much, but I still know my form will be fine.

yep, in less then an hour, i will be signed in, weighed and hopefully ready to "GET IT ON!" since i started class, i've dropped 10pds (down around 232-235, from 245), cardio has greatly improved as well as flexability. that last one is the best feeling, though i like how all my pants are too big too! anyway, wish me luck. i wonder how this old body is going to take the beating, lol. pics up afterwards! wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

Well, Mrs. Chainsaw and I have decided to undertake a drastic change in lifestyle. She had a serious wake up call when the doctor told her she had high blood pressure. Here is what we are doing: -We went online and used a Weight loss calculator to plot out our daily calorie intake. -We have cut out fast food and things like fried food( no junk) -She has switched to diet coke(I drink cokes sparingly, but when I do its only diet) -We are keeping a journal of our daily calorie intake and exercise( we are both very busy right now, so not much time for it) -We are saving for a new treadmill or to repair our current one( we live in a bad neighborhood, so walking at night is out…

hey i'm trying to bulk up ive just started a 2,500mg anibolic creatine supliment and a 55g protien whey for the work out morning and i'm not to familliar with some good chest and arm exersizes can some one sugest a few good ones to bulk up my upper body ive always had a hard time gaining mass as far as the suppliments go they have helped me get up to 140lbs from 128lbs in 6 days with just basic arm curls sit ups and bench press. anyone know of some other ones to help?

Ok guys with my messed up knee I am restricted to gym pt. I need some upperbody workouts that don't depend alot on the legs for stabilization and can be done with a leg immobilizer that goes from mid calf to lower theigh. The immobilizer also has steel rods up the back side of my leg that prevents me from bending it. Any help would be appriciated. J

This is something that I've been thinking about for the last few days. Conventional wisdom says to work out in the morning, as it will give you energy for the day. But, for as long as I can remember, workouts just make me exhausted. I'm fine right afterwards, but a few hours later all I want to do is sleep. After one workout this past week, I had to make a 45 minute drive for an appointment and I damn near fell asleep while driving. On the days that I do end up falling asleep, when I wake up I have absolutely no energy and am usually pretty bitchy (if it's possible for a guy to be bitchy ). Like I said, I've been this way for as long as I've been working out (off …

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Just looking for some ideas.. So far I've found that comcast has Tae Boe and some other exercise programs that are pretty cool. One is called booty beat, lol, i guess they try to teach girls how to dance and exercise at the same time, lol Also i bought a weighted jump rope but i've been makin excuses because its cold outside. Never been much of a jogging type, it always feels like people are staring , lol. really just trying to find something I can do and see results to get my abs back, lol, i know they're there just under this flab, lol

I've been thinking about getting a gym membership for a couple of months now, and I am hoping I could get some general pointers from some of you who are experienced. Right now I'm not even sure what I can/want to get out of going to the gym. I am pretty big into wakeboarding, and I race motocross fairly frequently. I love both of these sports, and I think I could take them to the next level if I spent time training at the gym to get in shape. I'm fairly slim right now, measuring 6'2" in height and I weigh around 145-150 lbs. If it matters, I'm 17 years old right now. I'd like to gain strength and cardio to help me improve at the sports I mentioned above, and a nice toned …

Any experiences with: Retro FItness Bally's WOW NYSC I'm looking into a gym membership since I would like to be able to expand my exercise habits.. Plus or minus of any of those gyms... Let me know guys... I don't wanna be chubby...lol

hi, currently right now i am 5' 8" 190 pounds with a b/f % of 30% so i am overweight i have been going to the gym for roughly 3 months day and have gone from 220 pounds down to 190. my diet consent of 1 chicken breast, with rice and a fruit for lunch ( i wake up around 11), then like 2 hours later i will have somemore fruit then dinner usally some kind of chicken, veggies and a salad, then for snack another fruit. then a couple of hours later i fall alseep. now i just got fired from my job and i already put in application every where that is hiring so until i get a call back i will like to focus more on getting in shape. right now my routine at the gym is this: monday…

I'm looking for a good routine to do while I'm deployed. I was looking to do a 4 on 3 off ( running with 1 cake day). I need a good upper body/lower body routine to do. I'm looking for something realitivley easy to learn so I can just hop into it. I have full access to a gym so machines wouldn't be limiting. I'm not looking to get huge but I'd like to get fit while I'm here and continue it on to after I'm back.

So I signed back up @ a gym on Monday - I've been so busy for about a year or so working out has been spotty at best. Decided to suck it up and start going again... the gym is open until 10 at night so I can manage to make it in, at least for an hour if I can pry myself away from my e-mails at night. Went pretty easy compared to what I used to do on Monday for chest and triceps and dead lifts (cardio too)... got up very sore Monday. Well, enter today... very painful to move *laughs* Thats what I get for slacking for so long. Triceps are the worst... can barely straighten my arms out, chest is pretty sore... and my lower back is surprisingly sore considering I only did 1/2…

Lol I'm bored so I'm going to ask whats your best numbers in these various excercises All of these I'm asking best continously Pushups: Sit-ups: Pullups: Chinups: Best time in 1 mile 1/4 mile 1/8 mile Most weight in Benchpress Curls(single hand and double hand) Leg press Squats Military press(most probably don't do) Be sure to add your weight and size as these do play a large factor in how much you can do thanks! I'll classify