ZombieKitten said:

NDRU said:

I don't think I made any real strides, but I did keep up weekly hikes and my legs got a lot more toned. I've also taken a few jogs for the first time in years over the last two weeks.

I know I am in better shape 6 months ago and I feel better, but I doubt anyone else would see the difference.

Unfortunately I only saw you fully clothed, but you look damn good to me

I agree

tinaz said:

I just got 1st place in my age group in a 5k run this morning!

That's awesome!

kewlschool said:

Unfortunately, they no longer sale this at sears. lol. They took it down after it was brought to their attention.

You should have whipped yours out for the Org party! I can't think of a better occasion to wear an Elegant Moments harness

thekidsgirl said:

kewlschool said:

Unfortunately, they no longer sale this at sears. lol. They took it down after it was brought to their attention.

You should have whipped yours out for the Org party! I can't think of a better occasion to wear an Elegant Moments harness

thekidsgirl said:

ZombieKitten said:

NDRU said: Unfortunately I only saw you fully clothed, but you look damn good to me

I agree

from two gorgeous women, no less!

I just got back from the gym, had a very hardcore chest/back/lower back/abs workout, felt great until some idiot in the locker room started spewing racist insults to an older dude (who remained relatively calm but called the police). They asked me a few questions and then I went home, now I´m still angry because of that racist piece of shit and how he spoke with the older dude. Some folks only learn their lessons the painful way,but then they call you a barbarian.

End of rant.

I think I´ll change the gym next year. I´d rather train with more ghettoish, hardcore youngsters than grown ups who act like they´re the shit.

I´m going to eat some post-workout stuff now and call it a day.

yeah, goals accomplished here: slighty bigger muscles, more defined stomach, harder ass

EASY

[Edited 8/14/13 15:39pm]

tinaz said:

Ive met and exceded again! But I dont set goals... Its just my way of life...

KoolEaze said:

I just got back from the gym, had a very hardcore chest/back/lower back/abs workout, felt great until some idiot in the locker room started spewing racist insults to an older dude (who remained relatively calm but called the police). They asked me a few questions and then I went home, now I´m still angry because of that racist piece of shit and how he spoke with the older dude. Some folks only learn their lessons the painful way,but then they call you a barbarian.

End of rant.

I think I´ll change the gym next year. I´d rather train with more ghettoish, hardcore youngsters than grown ups who act like they´re the shit.

I´m going to eat some post-workout stuff now and call it a day.

If you're switching gyms anyway, you should've just helped the POS do some reps with a 45-lb plate...with his FACE.

KoolEaze said:

I just got back from the gym, had a very hardcore chest/back/lower back/abs workout, felt great until some idiot in the locker room started spewing racist insults to an older dude (who remained relatively calm but called the police). They asked me a few questions and then I went home, now I´m still angry because of that racist piece of shit and how he spoke with the older dude. Some folks only learn their lessons the painful way,but then they call you a barbarian.

End of rant.

I think I´ll change the gym next year. I´d rather train with more ghettoish, hardcore youngsters than grown ups who act like they´re the shit.

I´m going to eat some post-workout stuff now and call it a day.

Barbaric attitudes will eventually result in barbaric reactions, even if some people choose to take the high road. I'm sorry that old guy had to endure that stupidity.

My goal is to gain some strength & stamina. My shoulders & chest need a lot of work.

[Edited 8/16/13 17:40pm]

I lost 35 lbs since last year,despite osteroarthritis/chondromalacia in both knees,manic depression,inability to run or jump pain free.If I can do it,so can you.

How? Swimming and cycling 4 hours almost everyday.

iaminparties said:

I lost 35 lbs since last year,despite osteroarthritis/chondromalacia in both knees,manic depression,inability to run or jump pain free.If I can do it,so can you.

How? Swimming and cycling 4 hours almost everyday.

I'm intolerant to choride. So, I can only swim in the summer.

And I'm so happy this summer, have been swimming in front of my house a few times now.

As for the overdoing physical pain boundaries, that does not sound good to me.


Isn't pain a communication of your body, telling you that enough is enough?


I'm in a horrible condition, btw. Have not been sporting. In my younger days, I would go out every weekend. Which meant that I was dancing for hours and hours.

Nowadays not so much anymore. And not getting enough physical excercise at all.

And yes, I feel guilty about that. However, I don't get up and go to the gym as I should.

dJJ said:

iaminparties said:

I lost 35 lbs since last year,despite osteroarthritis/chondromalacia in both knees,manic depression,inability to run or jump pain free.If I can do it,so can you.

How? Swimming and cycling 4 hours almost everyday.

I'm intolerant to choride. So, I can only swim in the summer.
I hate it, too, but I much prefer it over swimming in freshwater. I can´t stand freshwater, but I love love love swimming in salt water.
And I'm so happy this summer, have been swimming in front of my house a few times now.
In front of your house? How is that possible? Do you live at a beach?
As for the overdoing physical pain boundaries, that does not sound good to me.


Isn't pain a communication of your body, telling you that enough is enough?


I'm in a horrible condition, btw. Have not been sporting. In my younger days, I would go out every weekend. Which meant that I was dancing for hours and hours.

Nowadays not so much anymore. And not getting enough physical excercise at all.

And yes, I feel guilty about that. However, I don't get up and go to the gym as I should.

KoolEaze said:

dJJ said:

I'm intolerant to choride. So, I can only swim in the summer.
I hate it, too, but I much prefer it over swimming in freshwater. I can´t stand freshwater, but I love love love swimming in salt water.
And I'm so happy this summer, have been swimming in front of my house a few times now.
In front of your house? How is that possible? Do you live at a beach?

I live at a canal on the east side in Amsterdam. That canal water is clean enough to swim in.

So, I swim in the canal in front of my house. Now, that's a big swimming pool for me

dJJ said:

KoolEaze said:

I live at a canal on the east side in Amsterdam. That canal water is clean enough to swim in.

So, I swim in the canal in front of my house. Now, that's a big swimming pool for me

JoeTyler said:

dJJ said:

I live at a canal on the east side in Amsterdam. That canal water is clean enough to swim in.

So, I swim in the canal in front of my house. Now, that's a big swimming pool for me

When the canal water is good enough for our queen, it's good for me.

Queen Maxima participated in the Amsterdam City Swim.

She did that to help raise money for Motor Neurose Disease.


I don't swim for the good cause, btw. Just for myself

And I don't swim in the canals in the centre, too busy with boats.

Queen Maxima, swimming for the good cause. She's a really cool Queen.

[Edited 8/17/13 16:19pm]

^that MUST be the cleanest canal worldwide

JoeTyler said:

^that MUST be the cleanest canal worldwide

My old house was near a canal. No way I would ever even dip a TOE in that murk!

Dutch water taxes are skyhigh, so the canal water better be good

Top 5 Reasons You're Not Seeing Result In Gym

1. Trying to create the perfect workout

While knowledge is a great thing, many trainees experience “analysis paralysis." The Internet age has made this a bigger problem than ever before.

Simply put, there is too much information available. We are constantly being bombarded by the latest tips, tricks and secrets to six-pack abs or buns of steel. And it all sounds good.

The result of this information overload is generally an over-complicated, convoluted, impossible to maintain program. By the time you’ve sprinkled in a little of program A with a dash of program B to an already too long program C, the resulting workout is a Frankenstein-like behemoth that takes too long to get through. You’re going to lose your mind for sure!

Do yourself a favor ... pick one program that fits your goals and sensibilities and don't add anything to it.

2. Program Hopping

Similar to the above advice, once you’ve picked a program, stick to it.

Your program may be perfect, but you need to give it time to actually let the results come to fruition. The old adage "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" comes to mind.

I think most people worry too much about a program becoming stale. Stick to a program for the length of time the creator of the program suggests. This could be as little as 4 weeks or as long as a few months.

3. Forgetting the Basics

With a plethora of YouTube videos, exercise books and fitness DVDs all around, it's easy to fall prey to a "newer is better" mentality. Cool gadgets and intense-sounding routines with never-before-seen exercise secrets can be seductive, but they pale in comparison to old standbys like squats, deadlifts, bench presses and pull-ups.

There are many variations of these lifts that you can apply to help counter the boredom that can arise from doing the same exercises all the time. But remember the 80/20 rule: 80 percent of your results are going to come from 20 percent of the exercises you use. Make sure the basics are your 20 percent foundation.

4. Lack of Intensity

Intensity simple means how hard you are training. Everyone (except perhaps CrossFitters) seems to be concerned with overtraining, when in fact, they are more likely undertraining.

If my years in the public gym setting taught me anything, it's that far too many people go through the motions when they are at the gym. They do the same workout routine with the same weights week in and week out and wonder why they aren't making progress. It's simply not enough just to show up (although there are days when just showing up is what matters!)

Intensity can be achieved by lifting more weight, lifting the same weight for more sets or reps (called "volume"), decreasing rest periods, and even lifting a weight faster (only appropriate for certain exercises).

5. Lack of Progression

Closely linked to intensity, progression simply means that you are trying to get better.

Progression is not always linear (in fact, except in rank beginners, it’s rarely linear), but it does have to be a goal.

Again, think more weight, sets, reps; and/or less rest. Also experiment with more difficult exercises and routines as you master the current ones. (But remember number 3 ... the basics should always be a cornerstone of your program.)

In closing, if you find your training has lost its mojo, it's time to re-boot. Pick a sound training plan based in the "big" exercises from an expert in the field (might I suggest Jon-Erik Kawamoto) and stick to it. Focus on intensity and progression and take your results to new levels.

PurpleJedi said:

Top 5 Reasons You're Not Seeing Result In Gym

1. Trying to create the perfect workout

While knowledge is a great thing, many trainees experience “analysis paralysis." The Internet age has made this a bigger problem than ever before.

Simply put, there is too much information available. We are constantly being bombarded by the latest tips, tricks and secrets to six-pack abs or buns of steel. And it all sounds good.

The result of this information overload is generally an over-complicated, convoluted, impossible to maintain program. By the time you’ve sprinkled in a little of program A with a dash of program B to an already too long program C, the resulting workout is a Frankenstein-like behemoth that takes too long to get through. You’re going to lose your mind for sure!

Do yourself a favor ... pick one program that fits your goals and sensibilities and don't add anything to it.

2. Program Hopping

Similar to the above advice, once you’ve picked a program, stick to it.

Your program may be perfect, but you need to give it time to actually let the results come to fruition. The old adage "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" comes to mind.

I think most people worry too much about a program becoming stale. Stick to a program for the length of time the creator of the program suggests. This could be as little as 4 weeks or as long as a few months.

3. Forgetting the Basics

With a plethora of YouTube videos, exercise books and fitness DVDs all around, it's easy to fall prey to a "newer is better" mentality. Cool gadgets and intense-sounding routines with never-before-seen exercise secrets can be seductive, but they pale in comparison to old standbys like squats, deadlifts, bench presses and pull-ups.

There are many variations of these lifts that you can apply to help counter the boredom that can arise from doing the same exercises all the time. But remember the 80/20 rule: 80 percent of your results are going to come from 20 percent of the exercises you use. Make sure the basics are your 20 percent foundation.

4. Lack of Intensity

Intensity simple means how hard you are training. Everyone (except perhaps CrossFitters) seems to be concerned with overtraining, when in fact, they are more likely undertraining.

If my years in the public gym setting taught me anything, it's that far too many people go through the motions when they are at the gym. They do the same workout routine with the same weights week in and week out and wonder why they aren't making progress. It's simply not enough just to show up (although there are days when just showing up is what matters!)

Intensity can be achieved by lifting more weight, lifting the same weight for more sets or reps (called "volume"), decreasing rest periods, and even lifting a weight faster (only appropriate for certain exercises).

5. Lack of Progression

Closely linked to intensity, progression simply means that you are trying to get better.

Progression is not always linear (in fact, except in rank beginners, it’s rarely linear), but it does have to be a goal.

Again, think more weight, sets, reps; and/or less rest. Also experiment with more difficult exercises and routines as you master the current ones. (But remember number 3 ... the basics should always be a cornerstone of your program.)

In closing, if you find your training has lost its mojo, it's time to re-boot. Pick a sound training plan based in the "big" exercises from an expert in the field (might I suggest Jon-Erik Kawamoto) and stick to it. Focus on intensity and progression and take your results to new levels.

As you recall, our goal at the beginning of summer was to have you benching 200 pounds. Are we there yet?!?

If not, we still have 26 days of official summer left!

RodeoSchro said:

PurpleJedi said:

Top 5 Reasons You're Not Seeing Result In Gym

1. Trying to create the perfect workout

While knowledge is a great thing, many trainees experience “analysis paralysis." The Internet age has made this a bigger problem than ever before.

Simply put, there is too much information available. We are constantly being bombarded by the latest tips, tricks and secrets to six-pack abs or buns of steel. And it all sounds good.

The result of this information overload is generally an over-complicated, convoluted, impossible to maintain program. By the time you’ve sprinkled in a little of program A with a dash of program B to an already too long program C, the resulting workout is a Frankenstein-like behemoth that takes too long to get through. You’re going to lose your mind for sure!

Do yourself a favor ... pick one program that fits your goals and sensibilities and don't add anything to it.

2. Program Hopping

Similar to the above advice, once you’ve picked a program, stick to it.

Your program may be perfect, but you need to give it time to actually let the results come to fruition. The old adage "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" comes to mind.

I think most people worry too much about a program becoming stale. Stick to a program for the length of time the creator of the program suggests. This could be as little as 4 weeks or as long as a few months.

3. Forgetting the Basics

With a plethora of YouTube videos, exercise books and fitness DVDs all around, it's easy to fall prey to a "newer is better" mentality. Cool gadgets and intense-sounding routines with never-before-seen exercise secrets can be seductive, but they pale in comparison to old standbys like squats, deadlifts, bench presses and pull-ups.

There are many variations of these lifts that you can apply to help counter the boredom that can arise from doing the same exercises all the time. But remember the 80/20 rule: 80 percent of your results are going to come from 20 percent of the exercises you use. Make sure the basics are your 20 percent foundation.

4. Lack of Intensity

Intensity simple means how hard you are training. Everyone (except perhaps CrossFitters) seems to be concerned with overtraining, when in fact, they are more likely undertraining.

If my years in the public gym setting taught me anything, it's that far too many people go through the motions when they are at the gym. They do the same workout routine with the same weights week in and week out and wonder why they aren't making progress. It's simply not enough just to show up (although there are days when just showing up is what matters!)

Intensity can be achieved by lifting more weight, lifting the same weight for more sets or reps (called "volume"), decreasing rest periods, and even lifting a weight faster (only appropriate for certain exercises).

5. Lack of Progression

Closely linked to intensity, progression simply means that you are trying to get better.

Progression is not always linear (in fact, except in rank beginners, it’s rarely linear), but it does have to be a goal.

Again, think more weight, sets, reps; and/or less rest. Also experiment with more difficult exercises and routines as you master the current ones. (But remember number 3 ... the basics should always be a cornerstone of your program.)

In closing, if you find your training has lost its mojo, it's time to re-boot. Pick a sound training plan based in the "big" exercises from an expert in the field (might I suggest Jon-Erik Kawamoto) and stick to it. Focus on intensity and progression and take your results to new levels.

As you recall, our goal at the beginning of summer was to have you benching 200 pounds. Are we there yet?!?

If not, we still have 26 days of official summer left!

Dude...I was bad. Really bad. My bench has gone DOWN from lack of use.



New goal - MAY 2014. (In case the Amsterdam Invasion actually happens). Some of those Seattle pics make me cringe.

^ 6. Good eating habits. Half the battle to staying fit is in the kitchen. You are what you eat.

uPtoWnNY said:

^ 6. Good eating habits. Half the battle to staying fit is in the kitchen. You are what you eat.

PurpleJedi said:

uPtoWnNY said: