twoapplesplease Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Anyways heres the scoop-Looking for 5-10 hookah smokers that are serious about getting into better shape and competing and supporting each others goals for a win win.Also It seems a prize is nessecary so anyone who wants in will put up an ante of sorts.Such as a 250g of there favorite tobacco or a box of coals.Winner take all.Judging will be done by someone not in the contest.This should be a 90 day contest so every one involved can post there daily work outs and diet plans and help incourage each other when they miss a step or need a little extra push.So anyone interested?Input needed.Got the Idea for this to help keep me motivated while I start training for the upcoming race season.I'll be doing a 200 mile dogsled race in the end of febuary and a few 30-80 mile races leading up to that starting the end of dec.currently I'm 225lbs looking to drop as much as possible hopefully can get down around 180lbs-190lbs.I'll put up a 250g of Af golden Bahraini appleBefore and after and monthly photos will be required.Any takers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLovin600 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 good luck and remember, your diet will make or break your results Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingsMaster Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 QUOTE (McLovin600 @ Sep 9 2009, 12:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>good luck and remember, your diet will make or break your resultsnot always true i was a wrestler in highschool and i didnt diet at all, its all about working out every muscle, you want lots of cardio with lifting, but not muscle building lifting you want toning lifting, aka lower weight more reps. id work out 4 times a day when dropping weight and then 3 times a day when not dropping weight. 2 workouts with my team and one with myself. the way i found that worked best for me was to go running with weights in my hands and around my ankles. really gives a good workout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLovin600 Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 QUOTE (RingsMaster @ Sep 9 2009, 02:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>QUOTE (McLovin600 @ Sep 9 2009, 12:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>good luck and remember, your diet will make or break your resultsnot always true i was a wrestler in highschool and i didnt diet at all, its all about working out every muscle, you want lots of cardio with lifting, but not muscle building lifting you want toning lifting, aka lower weight more reps. id work out 4 times a day when dropping weight and then 3 times a day when not dropping weight. 2 workouts with my team and one with myself. the way i found that worked best for me was to go running with weights in my hands and around my ankles. really gives a good workout.wrestling workouts dont count! you guys are insane. normal ppl can't do that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoapplesplease Posted September 9, 2009 Author Share Posted September 9, 2009 thanks guys.I'm more used to heavy weight training.I used to compete in weight lifting compations in high school and play football.I'm pretty knowledged on fitness and diet and workout routines.I'll be doing full body workouts and lots of jog-run-walk-bike.I just wanted to see if I can get anyone to join me in training for whatever there specific goals are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_T Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 I recently started to "diet", workout and do more cardio. Dieting is the hardest part, which sucks, because it helps the most to reach the desired result. I don't know if this is a bad idea, but I've been trying to diet and do a lot more cardio, but at the same time still gain muscle. I took about 3 months off from lifting and everything after school ended, but decided it was time to get back into it. I've lost a bit of muscle so I'm trying to work at gaining that back as well as hopefully losing about 15-20lbs of fat. I'm doing a starting strength type workout, its mainly 5 target areas each 3x a week. I started with 8 reps the 1st week and I'm ending with 12, then increasing the weight about 5-10%, and starting over. I'm def eating healthier than I have previously, but I think its still not exactly what i should be eating and the correct portions/# meals a day. As far as cardio goes, I do 30 min after my hour workout and try to do another 30min 2 other times a week. I've def noticed my cardio endurance has increased, I ran/jogged 3 miles on monday, and 3 weeks ago wouldn't have thought I could ever do that. I'd say over the past 4 weeks I've lost about 6-8lbs of fat, but gained some muscle weight too. I'll def. help support those trying this out and post some updates, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellywerker Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 QUOTE (McLovin600 @ Sep 9 2009, 02:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>wrestling workouts dont count! you guys are insane. normal ppl can't do thatPfft. Go row on a decent team =P But yeah... I do respect wrestlers, they understand what it means to still perform after dropping 5 or ten pounds in a day or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 (edited) ok, i've started hittin the gym again and wouldn't mind giving this a shot....i'm not focusing on weight loss though (i'm 140-145lbs)...i'm basically just going to try and drop to 8% bodyfat...i think i'm hovering around 12-14% right now...not to mention, get my strength back up....Current:Bodyfat %: 12-14%Benchpress: 155lbs (probably can do more, but i'm afraid of retearing my rotator cuff)Deadlift: 235lbsAbdominal: 3-packGoals:Bodyfat %: 8%Benchpress: 185lbsDeadlift: 300lbsAbdominal: 6-pack Edited September 12, 2009 by Arcane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. B Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 I treated myself to some nice freeweights and a jump rope a few days ago. I need to clean my garage (man-cave) so I can again use the heavy bag we have in there. I'm walking from work to the bus stop and around campus more now to, and since the weather is cooling off I can walk the dog around the neighborhood now.I figure with the jump rope and walking working legs, the dumbbells working arms and traps, and the heavy bag working core and arms (keeping abs flexed, using my hips for hard punching) I can get rid of that summer weight and get some energy back. I eat oatmeal, cereal, or eggs for breakfast and simple meat dishes for dinner like baked chicken breasts or turkey tacos and I snack on almonds and peanuts mostly. I don't really eat lunch, but it might be a turkey sandwich or tuna if I do.My diet is pretty simple, so that doesn't concern me to much. I am not trying to beef up, just get into better shape. I'm hovering around 225 right now, and I'd like to get down to 210 at least.I'm doin some research, but does anyone know some good at-home exercises with dumbbells I can make a regiment out of? weights adjustable 5-25 lbs each. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_T Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 Although the weights aren't that heavy, I would definitely recommend doing DB bench, Arnold/DB press, concentration curls, bent-over rows, tricep kickbacks/overhead extensions at least to start with. Try to hit the major muscle groups. There are loads of exercises you could do with DB's, but I'd say start out more simple then move to other stuff and try different variations of each. Because the weights are a little lighter, I'd focus on higher rep sets. Good luck, hope all goes well. Post up a workout when you have one or any other questions you run into. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoapplesplease Posted September 14, 2009 Author Share Posted September 14, 2009 I'm having problems posting tech issue or something gotta keep it quikday 2 at gym tomorowweight 220lbs better than I thoughtkeep it up guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoapplesplease Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Back from gym day 2.good work out.feel greatI'm a big fan of doing super sets and full body work outsNot a fan of the dreadmill.I keep it to a 10 min warm up but if your doing a full body workout using super sets its like doing cardio the whole time at the gym.I'm basicly going three times as fast as every one else there.If you get 25-30 sets done in a hour to an hour and a half you'll be working up a serious sweat and keep your heart rate up.Arnold was a huge fan of this.Ahhh nothing like post work out shisha after protein dinner.Don't give up guys keep going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 (edited) i'm still hitting the gym too...took a day off yesterday. well, i think i did. i'm not sure anymore....all the days are kinda running together. either way, today was hard, but short.....just deadlifts for me:15 reps - Bar (warmup)8 reps - 135lbs6 reps - 185lbs5 reps - 185lbs (felt tired during this set)6 reps - 205lbs3 reps - 225lbs (till failure...couldn't get anymore)normally, i don't do so many reps...and just pack on the weight, but my body isn't quite recovering as fast as i would like.then, i don't know what exercise it's called, but i take an olympic bar and one end goes into the corner of the wall. and i swing the other end on one side, then swing it over my head and down to my other side.after that, i just did my normal ab routine. 8-10 reps of weighted crunches...80lbs, 90lbs, 90lbs. then 12x3 on the captain's chair.then 15 minutes on the elipitical...i wanted to go 20 minutes, but my body was shutting down around the 12 minute mark.i got a chest and bicep day tomorrow, then i may need to take a couple days of rest. most likely i won't, and just save that for this weekend when i'm moving into my new place. Edited September 15, 2009 by Arcane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoapplesplease Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 Hey arcane it sounds like your going for the strength training route.I actually used to compete in olympic style power lifting in school.I know tons about this kind of training I can give you some pointers if ya like.But it does sound like you know what your doing.At 185lbs I was benching 315lbs squating 500lbs and deadlift 600lbs and clean 240lbs.This was a decade ago though, I wish I still had super human strength.Still pretty strong though I havent really lifted in ten years and still bench around 240lbs.If your not taking any suppliments I highly recomend a quality whey protien post workout shake and a good multi-vitamin.Ohh yea and stretching is very inportant for building muscle when doing heavy training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted September 15, 2009 Share Posted September 15, 2009 well, i am trying to get my strength back up...but, i'm more concerned with cutting out some bodyfat. i do deadlifts, because that actually promotes overall strength. i used to do squats, but fucked up my back a couple years ago because my squat form was off....so, i stick to deadlifts.so, i dunno...i have no real plan of attack. just lifting heavy and doing light cardio. i may not get exactly where i want to be without a set routine and diet, but this is good enough for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoapplesplease Posted September 15, 2009 Author Share Posted September 15, 2009 30-40 mile bike ride today.Yea proper form is key.To bad you hurt your back, squats are great for tottal strength.dead lifts will get the job done.Also a good hip sled will let you load the weights on your legs.ever try doing cleans?form is crucial but no other lift will give you better overall strength.They will wear your ass out from head to toe!a good solid routine is a good idea but not alway nessecary if you got the experiance.back to the gym tomorow.foods that are a lifters best freinds,eggs,canned alaskan pink salmon,oat meal,frozen brussel sprouts,frozen baby carrots,brownberry double protien whole wheat bread(7g per slice!),Bananas,apples,skim milk.avoid soy prouducts they increase estrogen and decrease testosterone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 chest and arms day....nothing too special.i maxed out the weights on the seated dip machine - 255lbs, 4 reps.finally got enough nerve to do incline DB presses...not too shabby either.other than that, nothing to special....just keep on, keep keepin' on... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_T Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Had a tiring 2nd to last starting strength (full body) workout today. Pretty exhausted, legs def feeling it after squats, deads and calves... Relaxing for a bit then seeing Brand New tonight. 4 mile run for tomorrow, ugh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoapplesplease Posted September 17, 2009 Author Share Posted September 17, 2009 3rd day at gym full bodyGood stuffis it just me or does it seem like 95% of the people in the gym seem like there doing more nothing than working out.I mean c-mon people.This ain't supposed to be fun ya know.feeling good,ahh post work out shisha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff_T Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 I've def noticed a number of people doing a set or finishing one workout and spending 10 min walking around, etc. before they go onto another thing. I understand taking a min or 2 between sets or diff exercises, but that much time is just a waste. I saw a few kids (like 18) the other day lifting then texting and dancing around and shit, then one started doing a walking handstand in the walkway between benches and racks, it was ridiculous... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcane Posted September 17, 2009 Share Posted September 17, 2009 it depends on how i lift....if i'm doing DLs....i'll take long long breaks in between sets. basically, i wait till the lactic acid is totally clear from my muscles....so, the burn doesn't inhibit me from lifting as much as possible.other exercises, i'll rest just enough to catch my breath again and psych myself up...i don't like waiting for machines, i don't like dawdling, i don't waste time in the gym.i push my weight, get my cardio done and gtfo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoapplesplease Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 I'm sorry to say I missed a couple days been way stressed out.I'll get back to it monday.Plus I do full body workouts that are pretty intense I basically do a whole week of lifting every time I hit the gym so no loss but no gain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchy Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 Okay, I'm in, I really need to loose some weight.I'm on 87 kilos right now. Aiming on 80 odd, but want to bulk up a bitI'll put 250g Nak Double Apple into the mix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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