The Official Hype Fitness Thread 6.0 - Part 7

[gohei_]

Well, warming up is basically just upping the temperature in your body and making your muscles/joints work a little smoother. So for that part you could probably do whatever you want, but before the specific lift itself it could be wise to just start lifting with low weights and ramp it up over a few sets until you reach your working weight.

 

[ComicChick]

Do you have a slow cooker? Aka a Crockpot? Could change your life.

i've been thinking about getting one

 

[mrvlknight21]

I was wondering what does everyone do to warm up before weightlifting? I know it changes up depending on what muscles youre working but I just need some help what to do for warming up each section of the body before starting a lift.
I originally thought that doing a bit of cardio would do it, but Im reading that that doesnt really help.

All I do is a quick set of a lightweight for whatever movement I am about to do.

 

[TheAQU4M4N]

All I do is a quick set of a lightweight for whatever movement I am about to do.

I feel like that is over-training especially if your doing a warm up set for every single exercise you plan on doing that workout.

 

[MadVillainy]

Thanks for all your answers

 

[the last son]

What is it that makes you workout? I do it for the sweat, not so much the look. It's something about the pain and gain that makes me forget about drugs and alcohol.

 

[gohei_]

I would say the biggest reason is to have a healthy body, to be able to not be hindered by my own body in life and to not get frail and weak when old age kicks in.
Then of course I enjoy being active as well.

 

[PyroChamber]

Not going back to being overweight, after losing all that weight I'm trying all I can to keep it from coming back. It's difficult that's for sure and tiring but I'll keep trying.

 

[RetrogradeOrbit]

^^^These last two answers... t:

 

[MadVillainy]

What is it that makes you workout?

and it's just something to do post grad with no job.

 

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

i've been thinking about getting one

I would highly recommend one, you can get some pretty nice ones, relatively inexpensively. $20-$50.

I purchased this one, which is perfect for large scale cooking. Can easily handle five pounds worth of meat at once. Target currently has it for $49.99 and I believe so does Bed, Bath, & Beyond. Nice tip about BB&B, they more or less have an unlimited return policy.

So if this product breaks, say in five years, they will exchange or return it for you.

http://thesweethome.com/reviews/best-slow-cooker/

 

[Wildcard]

Haven't been training as heavily as I normally would (something I'll be changing this week). However, I have been successful in gaining weight. Started from about 150 around December or so and I'm now about 170. Looking to land between that 200-220 mark. Could be more if I can pull off that size without carrying any extra weight.

 

[BAH HUMBBUG!]

I was wondering what does everyone do to warm up before weightlifting? I know it changes up depending on what muscles youre working but I just need some help what to do for warming up each section of the body before starting a lift.
I originally thought that doing a bit of cardio would do it, but Im reading that that doesnt really help.

I've started doing Joe DeFranco's Limber 11 routine, but I've just started to do it daily as a general flexibility/mobility routine. I wanted to address some issues concerning my lower back, knee and shoulders, (pain, tightness, soreness). So far, it feels like it has really helped, I mentioned it in one of my previous posts.

I'm not sure if it is intended to be done as a warm up routine or just as general flexibility/mobility routine.

But this may also be of some help.

http://www.reddit.com/r/Fitness/comments/eynmj/how_to_warmup_effectively_lift_more_longer/

 

[Warhammer]

Basically. Self-esteem rules my life. It being a healthy thing to do is merely the cherry on top.

 

[mrvlknight21]

I feel like that is over-training especially if your doing a warm up set for every single exercise you plan on doing that workout.

Sorry, I wasn't 100% clear with my answer. I do a light warm-up set for the first exercise for a particular body part. In other words, if my workout for a certain day was chest and back, before my first working set for chest I would do a light weight warm-up set and before my first working set for back I would do a light weight warm-up set.

So, a grand total of 2 warm up sets for that entire day's workout.

What is it that makes you workout? I do it for the sweat, not so much the look. It's something about the pain and gain that makes me forget about drugs and alcohol.

Besides the physical benefits of being stronger, having more endurance, and generally healthier, for me training is a HUGE stress reliever/cheap form of therapy. The days that I don't train, I am much more moody and grumpy. MMA training has a similar effect for me. I have never used drugs or alcohol, but am glad that training assists you with those urges. I have heard that physical training is very good for those in recovery/trying to stop drinking/using drugs.

I've started doing Joe DeFranco's Limber 11 routine, but I've just started to do it daily as a general flexibility/mobility routine. I wanted to address some issues concerning my lower back, knee and shoulders, (pain, tightness, soreness). So far, it feels like it has really helped, I mentioned it in one of my previous posts.

I'm not sure if it is intended to be done as a warm up routine or just as general flexibility/mobility routine.

But this may also be of some help.

http://www.reddit.com/r/Fitness/comments/eynmj/how_to_warmup_effectively_lift_more_longer/

Dang, I still need to look into this.

 

[Gr0oT]

I feel like that is over-training especially if your doing a warm up set for every single exercise you plan on doing that workout.

What?!

Any heavy lift you do should be preceeded by a warm up set with the bar and then 30-50% working weight.

With squats I'll even put a plate each side and kind of bounce are at the bottom to really warm up my hips.

It all takes just an extra few minutes and in no way overtrains me.

 

[Dark Raven]

Well I think there is some truth to that. It is to be healthy, but it is also for aesthetic purposes as well. And being in relatively good shape with a flat stomach, I am confident enough to be naked in front of others.

I remember a few years ago though, when I had let it go and was thicker around the middle, I tended not to ever look at myself in the mirror if naked or semi naked. Now I have no problem with that. Could I be more muscular or more defined? Sure, but that takes time, and also because I swim a lot I tend to end up with more of a swimmer's build. At least I'm comfortable without many clothes on at all.

I like this meme which sums it up for swimmers:

 

[Dark Raven]

Interesting article on squat stance.

What do people do with all these health and fitness articles they find? Do you all just read it and then bookmark it or forget about it?

Or do you use Flipboard and flip it into it so that it is stored somewhere for you to read again later?

Whenever I find an article on exercise that is useful, I always flip it so that it's like my own little magazine personalised to my own goals and tastes.

 

[Cobblepot]

I read it, my brain does the filtering and discards the rest.

Found an alternative for the ham glute raise in my gym. This I'll take my deadlift and squat to the next level. I can feel it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzpId5cdM2k&list=UUrqghxazsUu4kRzKrkMqp1w

 

[gohei_]

I read it, my brain does the filtering and discards the rest.

Found an alternative for the ham glute raise in my gym. This I'll take my deadlift and squat to the next level. I can feel it!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzpId5cdM2k&list=UUrqghxazsUu4kRzKrkMqp1w

If you're already doing the GHR why switch it for the leg curl? They're almost the same only that in the GHR you hinge at the hips as well.

Or do you mean that you can't do the GHR at your gym?

 

[baby_webhead]

Ive been doing DDP Yoga for 2 and a half weeks now. Weight loss is really slow but the amazing thing is i feel WAY BETTER. My flexibility has improved a lot. Before, I could just barely touch my toes from a standing position. Now I can easily rest my fists on the floor from the same position and can nearly put a flat hand to the ground. If you are looking to improve the way you feel and are able to move, I highly recommend this. 11 weeks more to go to finish the beginner program!

 

[Cobblepot]

Can't do GHR at my gym.

 

[Infinity9999x]

I don't think you read my follow up post, where I stated that I did simply calories in versus calories out. With that being said, again, it is really as simple as that. I also said he was right, and I baby_webhead was right and I did agree with him (or her). There is a healthier way to lose/gain weight, than just eating 1500 calories worth of Oreos a day.

Are you sure about that last part?

Ah, I get ya. But yes, I am sure about that last part. One of my roomates is a certified personal trainer as well as a nutritionist...and yoga instructor...and certified in Alexander Technique. Yeah, the dude is a fitness freak. Anywho, I hear the rundown every time I eat a pizza.

Now, in terms of bulking, yeah, you can be much less strict with your diet, though there are some that advocate for clean bulking (it just is a lot rougher on the bank account).

 

[ObakeTora]

Can you eat too much broccoli?

 

[gohei_]

Been sick like a dog for almost a week. I hate when I can't workout like I want to but today I'm back in the game again, I hope.