Physical & Mental health

[Spike 12,049]

So have I!

I was completely in shape until November (I even ran in a 15k race), but now I am a little bit over 75kg.

It isnt the total failure of last year (when I got as fat as 82kg), but that it is still horrible for someone who worked out to get to 67kg!!!!

Fuck, I havent played a single sport nor have I gone to the gym for almost two full months...

I know dem feels bro. Dem feels.

[MetsajCFC 1,255]

Added two sort-of-cardio workouts to the routine (football), so it's 3 times weights and 2 times football a week. Might add extra weights session so I can hit every muscle group twice a week.

Today was chest and triceps day, tried to press max-one-rep flat bench press and peaked at 120kg (~265lbs) with good form, no wrist wraps, no cheat arching with back.

Standing at 192cm and 94kg (~207lbs) at the moment.

Well done to anyone sharing here, keep going strong!

[Sidzeret 2,257]

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[Azpinator 2,325]

And then you see that elevator like it's a piece of heaven!

[lucio 5,418]

And then you see that elevator like it's a piece of heaven!

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

Hey guys I am about to resume my training.

I wanted to start with an alternating whole body plan:

A

Squat

Bend over barbell rows

Bench press

Barbell curls

French press

some random ab work

B

Deadlift

Dips

Chin ups

Military press

hammer curl

abs

Now I am done with MMA&Sprinting I can fully concentrate on bodybuilding&strength training.

I will start with a 2-3 weeks circle of lighter work in the 15+ rep range and 2 set, to recover, then 2-3 weeks of 3 sets and 8-12 reps, and finally 3 weeks of 3-4 sets in the 4-8 rep range. My goal is to gain 4-5kgs of lean muslce till the WC starts so i fit in the Germany kit, Arne Friedrich gave to me because it was too big for him.

I'm 1,90m and about 82 kgs (even though that was before my holidays, so i have probably lost some water due to not training), 2 years of experience in resistance training, even though not bb.

What do you think about my workout routine guys?

[SinineUltra 1,170]

Overall body training is the best way to start when easing into gym routine. Really like the layout of changing the workout intensity up every 2-3 weeks. Seems solid, good luck!

[SinineUltra 1,170]

@Magic Lamps, How's the regime going?

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

@Magic Lamps, How's the regime going?

glad you ask. Even though the volume is not very high it is harder than i thought. Especially dips and chin ups for 15 reps give u sour muscles even if it is only 2 sets. Which is why i decided to only train twice per week in the first cycle but add some intevall sprinting to enhance recovery. The real challenge is to eat those 3500 cals per day and stay away from unnecessary sugar.

[SinineUltra 1,170]

glad you ask. Even though the volume is not very high it is harder than i thought. Especially dips and chin ups for 15 reps give u sour muscles even if it is only 2 sets. Which is why i decided to only train twice per week in the first cycle but add some intevall sprinting to enhance recovery. The real challenge is to eat those 3500 cals per day and stay away from unnecessary sugar.

3500 cal? damn, can only imagine. Then again you are a behemoth standing 1,9m tall. Best of luck with the training, happy you're sticking with it and enjoying (?) it.

[dumps 284]

I've not been on in ages so whilst I'm here thought I'd stick an update in. Im in the same boat as a few of you, Ive slumped a bit in my training.

I recently got myself a couple of kick ass internships in football and they've really sucked up all my free time. luckily I've managed to cement myself in to a few groups of football so im playing football 2/3 times a week. I get to be involved in a few coaching sessions etc at my internships so I'm pretty active in terms of how much football I get to play. However im only getting in the gym once a week which is really frustrating. And my diet has become terrible, and theres no excuse for it to be honest.

so my main focus now is to fix my diet and try and get in the gym twice a week, and by writing in here for y'all to see im hoping it'll boost me to do that! (...said whilst eating a pizza!).

Also got a little tip for those wanting some casual ab workouts. all you need is a mirror, sick tunes and no fear of looking like a stripper whore. Stand in the mirror, shirt off, focus on abs, and do an ab dance. like doing sit ups but stood up. really squeeze and contract. I tend to do this 10-15minutes every other day and I have no proof to say its that thats working, but I get aches and I've got alllllll kinds of gains!

[Korea 734]

This is a male dominated forum and this thread is inactive... Bunch of lazy, fat keyboard warriors....

I got a level 2-3 ankle sprain/ligament tear, tendon rupture and I can't do any running, jumping or kicking on my left leg. I got acupuncture 4x in 2 months. Without any cardio, I'm massively gaining which is not good for me...Past 2-3 months consists of only upper body and pilates/core. I'm like afraid to do any cardio...

I'm looking more and more like Maurice Jones Drew...

I need to start taking protein shakes and eating clean again.

[Stingray 9,441]

This is a male dominated forum and this thread is inactive... Bunch of lazy, fat keyboard warriors....

I got a level 2-3 ankle sprain/ligament tear, tendon rupture and I can't do any running, jumping or kicking on my left leg. I got acupuncture 4x in 2 months. Without any cardio, I'm massively gaining which is not good for me...Past 2-3 months consists of only upper body and pilates/core. I'm like afraid to do any cardio...

I'm looking more and more like Maurice Jones Drew...

I need to start taking protein shakes and eating clean again.

Wtf. Not lazy, not a keyboard warrior. Also someone who thinks acupunture is good for people who negate the fact there is no shred of scientific evidence supporting it.

Anyway! Have fun with the placebo. Ill go do my very social job now, visit my friends, get drunk and love my wife (multiple times)!

Bye bye

[zolayes 14,489]

Wish my lungs werent fucked up .. Congestion today was like M25 . Still self inflicted so won't grumble

[Stingray 9,441]

Wish my lungs werent fucked up .. Congestion today was like M25 . Still self inflicted so won't grumble

You ok Ron?

[zolayes 14,489]

You ok Ron?

yes ,, some days are great some not quite so good ,, thanks tho

[SinineUltra 1,170]

Wtf. Not lazy, not a keyboard warrior. Also someone who thinks acupunture is good for people who negate the fact there is no shred of scientific evidence supporting it.

Anyway! Have fun with the placebo. Ill go do my very social job now, visit my friends, get drunk and love my wife (multiple times)!

Bye bye

I'd guessing he was just joking, atleast I hope so. Otherwise it will verify the stereotype that every gym rat is a narcissist, looking down on other's who necessarily don't like to work out -which should be ok, everyone has one life- and the unhealthy need to swamp social media after every little exercise or workout just to feel better about oneself and show others how great he or she is. Everything in moderation, especially sports if it is not something you do professionally.

[Korea 734]

Wtf. Not lazy, not a keyboard warrior. Also someone who thinks acupunture is good for people who negate the fact there is no shred of scientific evidence supporting it.

Anyway! Have fun with the placebo. Ill go do my very social job now, visit my friends, get drunk and love my wife (multiple times)!

Bye bye

LOL. No scientific evidence for acupuncture...

DO YOU EVEN LIFT?

[Stingray 9,441]

LOL. No scientific evidence for acupuncture...

DO YOU EVEN LIFT?

I dont lift. I Ph.D :-) you should check the Cochrane index on the science. Also, there is no result on meta-analyses level. Most of the sults that are produced can be acribzd to bias and placebo.

Eg on Asthma:

Authors' conclusions

There is not enough evidence to make recommendations about the value of acupuncture in asthma treatment. Further research needs to consider the complexities and different types of acupuncture.

On glaucoma:

Authors' conclusions

At this time, it is impossible to draw reliable conclusions from available data to support the use of acupuncture for the treatment of glaucoma. Because of ethical considerations, RCTs comparing acupuncture alone with standard glaucoma treatment or placebo are unlikely to be justified in countries where the standard of care has already been established. Because most glaucoma patients currently cared for by ophthalmologists do not use nontraditional therapy, clinical practice decisions will have to be based on physician judgments and patient preferences, given this lack of data in the literature. Inclusion of the seven Chinese trials in future updates of this review may change our conclusions.

Etc, etc. ....

Even pain reduction is doubted highly: http://www.bmj.com/content/338/bmj.a3115

Do YOU even lift?

[Korea 734]

I dont lift. I Ph.D :-) you should check the Cochrane index on the science. Also, there is no result on meta-analyses level. Most of the sults that are produced can be acribzd to bias and placebo.

Eg on Asthma:

Authors' conclusions

There is not enough evidence to make recommendations about the value of acupuncture in asthma treatment. Further research needs to consider the complexities and different types of acupuncture.

On glaucoma:

Authors' conclusions

At this time, it is impossible to draw reliable conclusions from available data to support the use of acupuncture for the treatment of glaucoma. Because of ethical considerations, RCTs comparing acupuncture alone with standard glaucoma treatment or placebo are unlikely to be justified in countries where the standard of care has already been established. Because most glaucoma patients currently cared for by ophthalmologists do not use nontraditional therapy, clinical practice decisions will have to be based on physician judgments and patient preferences, given this lack of data in the literature. Inclusion of the seven Chinese trials in future updates of this review may change our conclusions.

Etc, etc. ....

Even pain reduction is doubted highly: http://www.bmj.com/content/338/bmj.a3115

Do YOU even lift?

phd in what? LOL

You sure do copy and paste well. You do that in your research reports too? One study and now its universal, lol...

Also, pain reduction is purely placebo right? That is why I went from crawling for a day into walking with a limp after acupuncture. That's why the NFL has an acupuncturist for every team to conduct this non scientific thing. That why the NBA employs them for their athletes right? That's why olympic gymnasts get it done prior to their meets?

You sure would know better than they do.