THE GYM THREAD

[GrimbolandBlue]

Cut carbs, increase protein, and do three sessions of cardio a week minimum. Bike rides, running or swimming. Get some distance in. Also, sugary drinks are the enemy, just like alcoholic drinks are. It sucks being boring.

Have done this so far so I'll keep the thread posted on progress. Goal is to lose a few kilo in time for a trip to Italy next month. Running is really inconsistent ATM. Did 18k the other week and today I found 5km really tedious

 

[Rita_Poon]

Have done this so far so I'll keep the thread posted on progress. Goal is to lose a few kilo in time for a trip to Italy next month. Running is really inconsistent ATM. Did 18k the other week and today I found 5km really tedious

Mix it up, a mile in the pool steady speed doing crawl is good. And there's plenty of cyclists on here that enthuse over the distances they cover.

 

[Moomin]

 

[Rita_Poon]

 

[ArtetaMoney]

I’m into my 5th month of consistently going the gym, doing 3 weight sessions a week. It’s been manageable, which is what I wanted and I’ve seen some half decent progress, especially in deadlift and chin ups.

Definitely noticing a change in my body shape, even though I’ve only lost 5lbs in that time. This is the longest I’ve ever stayed consistent. Hoping to keep it going through the year then I can look back on my pics and on my app for rep and weight recording to see just how much I’ve progressed.

Stay swole lids!

 

[Rita_Poon]

I’m into my 5th month of consistently going the gym, doing 3 weight sessions a week. It’s been manageable, which is what I wanted and I’ve seen some half decent progress, especially in deadlift and chin ups.

Definitely noticing a change in my body shape, even though I’ve only lost 5lbs in that time. This is the longest I’ve ever stayed consistent. Hoping to keep it going through the year then I can look back on my pics and on my app for rep and weight recording to see just how much I’ve progressed.

Stay swole lids!

Muscle weighs more than fat, if you are converting some effort into some more tone and mass then you are shifting weight to where you want it. How are you doing on diet?

 

[MisterJ]

Muscle weighs more than fat, if you are converting some effort into some more tone and mass then you are shifting weight to where you want it. How are you doing on diet?

Isn't that a bit of a myth? Surely a kilo of fat weighs the same as a kilo of muscle?

The mass however, that may be different

 

[ArtetaMoney]

Muscle weighs more than fat, if you are converting some effort into some more tone and mass then you are shifting weight to where you want it. How are you doing on diet?

Diet is going really well, that’s my weakness, usually. I very rarely drink but I love a meal out.

I’m not as concerned with my weight, I’m more concerned with how my clothes fit and look, I think that’s a better measure than just weight.

How are you getting on, mate?

 

[Rita_Poon]

Diet is going really well, that’s my weakness, usually. I very rarely drink but I love a meal out.

I’m not as concerned with my weight, I’m more concerned with how my clothes fit and look, I think that’s a better measure than just weight.

How are you getting on, mate?

Me, I'm flabtastic! Can eat and avoid crap carbs like a demon, but it's the booze that catches me out. Balancing act, treats vs discipline. More cardio required, see how summer goes.

 

[ArtetaMoney]

Me, I'm flabtastic! Can eat and avoid crap carbs like a demon, but it's the booze that catches me out. Balancing act, treats vs discipline. More cardio required, see how summer goes.

Good luck with it

 

[Jo3Fr3sh]

Opinions on CrossFit? Thinking about joining. Member of OTF but I've plateaued.

 

[ArtetaMoney]

Opinions on CrossFit? Thinking about joining. Member of OTF but I've plateaued.

Never done it, but people that I know who do it are in great shape.

I think you have to sign a waiver on your first day, to mention it to everyone you speak to, though.

 

[SerenityNigh]

Opinions on CrossFit? Thinking about joining. Member of OTF but I've plateaued.

I'm not actually sure it helps much, except to center your expectations. Usually after I work out I feel relaxed and more confident about myself; based on what's shared on social media after CrossFit you can go home and know your own issues aren't nearly as bad off as everyone else in the gym.

 

[Nymzee]

Started the gym a couple of months ago, most serious I’ve ever taken it (last time I went it was mostly cardio and about 6 years back) and really feeling the benefits. Couple of questions though:

- Overall thoughts on using a pre-workout?
- How long do you keep one routine before you need to change it up?

 

[Brett Angell Delight]

Started the gym a couple of months ago, most serious I’ve ever taken it (last time I went it was mostly cardio and about 6 years back) and really feeling the benefits. Couple of questions though:

- Overall thoughts on using a pre-workout?
- How long do you keep one routine before you need to change it up?

I became overly dependent on preworkout, basically to combat crap sleep. I cut the pre and just started hitting the sack an hour earlier and felt no worse off during my sessions.

I request a new program every 4 weeks. I’m a casual in the scheme of things, so that kind of frequency keeps it interesting enough that I know I won’t get bored and jack it in.