R@ndomH3ro 464 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 i have been a little sick the last 3 days....back pain etc. haven't worked out, still losing weight through dietary choices, looking forward to running and lifting tomorrow. on a side note, crossfit is $100 a month, currently I am making $480 a week on unemployment....I don't know if I can justify the expense when I consider my gym membership is only $30. I may can the crossift and hit the gym regularly instead. with crossift I am not on a regular schedule because some days literally kill me and put me out of commission for a day or two.... any opinions? Yo, Crossfit is free bro http://www.crossfit.com Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R@ndomH3ro 464 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Man, my problem with working out is that I am tired all the time. I wake up early in the morning (5:00) Ride to work (4 mile ride) Then I work and I am zoned out...sometimes my job can be stressful and when I need to work out I am just so spent that I dont So I just ride home (another 4 miles) and sit on the couch and watch TV I worked out last week but this week I am just to tired to do it, any suggestions? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fat ralphy 2,420 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 shit, you are riding 50+ miles per week alone to work.....that counts for something as far as I am concerned. make a schedule that allows you a few days off per week, sometimes that is easy to stick to because those days off are planned Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ape Shit 138 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 I'd suggest doing exercises that make you excited to do them. Up until Casek posted the Convict Conditioning book, I was getting tired of doing my usual gym-style routine, such as benching, deadlifiting and what have you. It was just unmotivating. I mean I still did them, but never looked forward to it. Now I get pumped to do my favorite exercises, such as pullups (especially with a bookbag on and like 40lbs in it), handstand pushups, one-legged squats, and different variations of pushups. I also have been going down to the playground 2 blocks away from me and working out there, doing dips and pullups on the monkey bars. I get super-pumped now to workout because I can do my favorite exercises (bodyweight exercises) in my home or at the playground in 30 min. or less. When I worked out with a weight set and bench before, it took me over an hour, and much time was spent adding and removing plates. Plus, the results I'm getting from Convict Conditioning are the best I've ever had on any workout routine, so that's mad encouraging. I'm also never injuring or straining myself, or feeling completely sore and wiped out the next day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fat ralphy 2,420 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 dude that is like infomercial worthy...well said good man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toluene_causes_tumors 99 Posted September 27, 2010 Share Posted September 27, 2010 speaking of convict workouts, try the 100 burpee challenge. it's terrible and will make you want to die. but it sends your metabolism through the roof. *edit* make sure you do it with a full pushup on each rep or else it's cheating tabata pushups are hard too. pushups for 20 seconds, rest for 10.. repeat 8 times. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acer910 126 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 wellllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll i just got talked into doing the running leg of an iron man in november. 26 miles... BUT, its a sponsored team. so i get "everything i need to compete effectively" from the local bike shop, im thinkin new shorts, its a shame im not doing the cycling leg. i wouldnt mind one of those 6 thousand dollar tri bikes trek's making now. also, i dont think il be able to finish it. but hey, a free tshirt is a free tshirt. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
illstate 83 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 just got back to the gym today in a long time... but i wasnt motivated at all.. what is this convict conditioning book u speak of?? get at me wit some info... props given Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gasfacevictm 727 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 It's calisthenic progressions that lead up to impressive moves. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SystemFailure 549 Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 I'd suggest doing exercises that make you excited to do them. Up until Casek posted the Convict Conditioning book, I was getting tired of doing my usual gym-style routine, such as benching, deadlifiting and what have you. It was just unmotivating. I mean I still did them, but never looked forward to it. Now I get pumped to do my favorite exercises, such as pullups (especially with a bookbag on and like 40lbs in it), handstand pushups, one-legged squats, and different variations of pushups. I also have been going down to the playground 2 blocks away from me and working out there, doing dips and pullups on the monkey bars. I get super-pumped now to workout because I can do my favorite exercises (bodyweight exercises) in my home or at the playground in 30 min. or less. When I worked out with a weight set and bench before, it took me over an hour, and much time was spent adding and removing plates. Plus, the results I'm getting from Convict Conditioning are the best I've ever had on any workout routine, so that's mad encouraging. I'm also never injuring or straining myself, or feeling completely sore and wiped out the next day. And this is why I love this shit Convict Conditioning works Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Basegow 24 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 Man, my problem with working out is that I am tired all the time. I wake up early in the morning (5:00) Ride to work (4 mile ride) Then I work and I am zoned out...sometimes my job can be stressful and when I need to work out I am just so spent that I dont So I just ride home (another 4 miles) and sit on the couch and watch TV I worked out last week but this week I am just to tired to do it, any suggestions? TRY SOME CAFFEINE BRAH AND MAYBE EAT MORE THROUGHTOUT THE DAY Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gasfacevictm 727 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 You either need to find a way of working out that you enjoy and have easy, ready access to or just tell your balls to stop being faggots and get to work. Not having to go to the gym is a plus though. For me anyway, because there are no good gyms here and I workout randomly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KINGSHITOFFUCKMOUNTAIN 118 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 When I worked out with a weight set and bench before, it took me over an hour, and much time was spent adding and removing plates. word with an underline I ended up at the gym the other for the first time in quite a while for squat/leg routine and plate piling felt fucking retarded - never realized until just now how much time is spent monkeying around with plates. I feel enlightened /nosarcasm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
angelofdeath 79 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 this guy makes us all look like a bunch of pussies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fat ralphy 2,420 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 wow that is crazy....makes me feel very fortunate and also is motivating Quote Link to post Share on other sites
armand hammer 174 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 found this summing up what i thought : Good greif, you have no idea what you're doing. You have to resist gravity in order to build muslce and that's a fact. So, stop trying to impress people with how much weight you throw around because you're wasting your time. Try doing each rep the correct way, by making each rep count. Each rep should last about 1 solid second. Slow and controlled reps and sets are what build muscle, NOT throwing weights around. No wonder your physique sucks so bad.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toluene_causes_tumors 99 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 ignore the music...i wonder how much this guy can bench/deadlift Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toluene_causes_tumors 99 Posted September 29, 2010 Share Posted September 29, 2010 this guy is a madman. may have been posted. mostly DIY workouts. good for wrestling, boxing, etc. http://www.youtube.com/rossenamait Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acer910 126 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 just ran 4.9 miles in 29:34 IN the pouring down rain. factor in dry shoes and no water inhaling, and im gonna do fuckin sick at my first 8k this saturday. also, got shin splints the second i stopped to take my shoes off. first time in my life i got them full on, shit is TERRIBLE. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fat ralphy 2,420 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 awesome, good luck dude. headed to the gym in an hour or so, cardio and some light lifting. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acer910 126 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 thanks man. i think i might actually have a chance at podium in my class. im 12 days from being too old for my age bracket, but ive only been running 5 months. so we will see. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fat ralphy 2,420 Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Do you guys think it makes a difference if you work out in the morning vs. Night? My thinking was better burning the calories at the end of the day vs. in the morning you work out and end up super hungry during the day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acer910 126 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 i think its better during the morning. if you work out at night, chances are within the hour your going to be asleep. if you work out in the morning, your muscles will be stretched out by the end of the day, and you wont be as sore. waking up sore sucks. but youl be a lot more tired, which could lead to better sleeping? i dont know, i run at 4pm every day. im not too tired after practice, but workout days im not doing shit once i sit down in my computer chair. so i guess it depends on the intensity of your workout Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vanfullofretards 312 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 Morning = Your muscles haven't metabolized any food for 8+ hours so they aren't as ready to be stressed. Night = It's better, aslong as it's not too late or you may feel just plain tired. I try to aim between 4-8pm. Earlier isn't bad, but no later than 8. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
acer910 126 Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 i didnt even think of that, now i remember one day when i woke up, ate a light breakfast and waited about 30 minutes and tried to run 8 miles. ended up doing 5, barely. casek, you got any literature in your archives on weight training to benefit distance runners? lookin to mix it up and design my own routine once the season ends in november Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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