Workout Thread II

[KingGibbs]

Ouch. I think I'm going to be sore tomorrow,(I already am so that's probably an indicator).

Jay. I recently contacted a cousin of mine in regards to supplements for DOMS. Being older guys like ourselves you know it takes longer to recover. She sent me a tub of D-Ribose powder. I'm certain you know about it, but if you don't check it out. It replenishes your adenosine triphosphate which is the primary energy carrying molecule in our body.

I just started back at the gym this past Monday due to a month long layoff (foot) and I take a scoop pre and post workout. I can honestly say that I have experience far less DOMS since taking it.

[Park City Skins]

Jay. I recently contacted a cousin of mine in regards to supplements for DOMS. Being older guys like ourselves you know it takes longer to recover. She sent me a tub of D-Ribose powder. I'm certain you know about it, but if you don't check it out. It replenishes your adenosine triphosphate which is the primary energy carrying molecule in our body.

I just started back at the gym this past Monday due to a month long layoff (foot) and I take a scoop pre and post workout. I can honestly say that I have experience far less DOMS since taking it.

Ya know,that's one I have't heard of. Or at least don't remember hearing of. I'll look in to it. I've got a few other things right now that I'm looking to try down the road,but that may be one to include in the list. Thanks for the heads up. Oh.

And not really sore today. A pleasant surprise,(but not completely as I think of what probably caused a bit in the first place).

[heytred]

I've got a quick question that's probably pretty dumb...

I'm not able to do "traditional" cardio out here (no place to run, no stationary bike, no treadmill, etc.) so two days ago I incorporated some bodyweight and light dumbbell cardio circuits to the end of my normal lifting routine. Like everything I kept the intensity high and was only able to make it through 2 1/2 circuits before literally throwing up both times.

Now I am in good shape. I max my Army APFT with no problems, I know I'm just pushing myself really hard. Do you guys think that I will benefit from lowering the intensity so that I can complete more circuits and potentially burn more calories, or that I should keep it up this way?

I kind of like the feeling of pushing myself that hard, so I don't know which would technically be better for the best fat loss. Halp?

[KingGibbs]

heytred. Everybody reacts differently to HIIT and modereate cardio. I'm like you in I like the feeling of pushing myself to exhaustion. But, due to a foot injury I have to do no/low impact cardio for a while. Basically, I'll be in the "fat burning zone" the whole time. It will be interesting to see how it works out for me between the three days of lifting and three/four days of cardio. I want to maintain lean muscle so this might be beneficial to me.

There's an old saying. Do the cardio that you like to do and most importantly watch your diet.

[Chicken Fried]

I would maybe alternate the high and lower intensity. You don't want to only do high or only do low intensity. I think doing both will help you to be a more complete athlete, possessing both explosion and power as well as endurance.

[LaxBuddy21]

I can tell I havent been here much recently, this new layout is weird...lol So I finally broke down and got the P90X DVD's. First day was today. Im exhausted but feel good. Hope I can stay motivated for the entire time!

[Spaceman Spiff]

It's been a couple weeks since I've worked out. I've been stuffing my face with everything in sight. I feel like ****.

Time to do something drastic so I'm gonna do....

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_...g10_pulse_fast

[bdiamond]

It's been a couple weeks since I've worked out. I've been stuffing my face with everything in sight. I feel like ****.

Time to do something drastic so I'm gonna do....

http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_...g10_pulse_fast

What is your thinking behind this?

[Spaceman Spiff]

What is your thinking behind this?

What do you mean? The article makes sense. I know they're trying to push a product and a program but I've used their products before (protein powder, fish oil, creatine, ZMA) and I think they make good stuff.

It's not a totally different concept from: http://www.amazon.com/Warrior-Diet-O.../dp/0938045482

[Chicken Fried]

Anyone have experience with T Bar Rows? The one where you stand on a slanted platform and put your chest on a 45 degree slanted support cushion? I did them all last year, then did cable rows for about 6 months, and just did a t bar row last night. I didn't feel any pain, but I can't figure out if it's a machine that will injure you or not. I can't arch my back like I can on the cable row although I'm not rounding my back either. At the same time, it seems like the chest support would take stress off the spine.

[renaissance]

I have a cardio question

Yesterday I did my normal HIIT - alternating 3.5/6.5mph in 1min intervals for 15min
Then I followed that with 3.5mph on 5.0 incline for 10min (which I assume qualifies as low intensity stead state)

My questions:

Am I doing HIIT wrong if I can do that LISS afterwards? Or should HIIT exhaust me to the point that I'm not able to do more cardio immediately after?
If it's ok, does this sound like a good cardio session for 2-3 times/week, when paired with weight training? Right now I'm trying to lose weight and improve my general fitness.

[KingGibbs]

I have a cardio question

Yesterday I did my normal HIIT - alternating 3.5/6.5mph in 1min intervals for 15min
Then I followed that with 3.5mph on 5.0 incline for 10min (which I assume qualifies as low intensity stead state)

My questions:

Am I doing HIIT wrong if I can do that LISS afterwards? Or should HIIT exhaust me to the point that I'm not able to do more cardio immediately after?
If it's ok, does this sound like a good cardio session for 2-3 times/week, when paired with weight training? Right now I'm trying to lose weight and improve my general fitness.

You're fine Ren. Look at the last 15 minutes as a cool down. You want to feel tired after a workout and not exhausted. I've made the mistake of doing that many times and it drains my energy for the rest of the day or two.

[Park City Skins]

Working with the chains these days on selected exercises. Love 'em. Going to try them with dumbells next.

[Park City Skins]

Stringing together a bunch of good workouts to start off the new year. Getting ready for the hiking season,(which here means about 5 months from now). Hoping all the rest of the gym rats are doing well early in this new year.

[scoopssn]

I'm so glad this thread it back. Let's keep it on the main page!!!

Taking today and tomorrow off. Back at it on Sunday. Will post goals/schedule/routine and what not over the weekend.

---------- Post added January-28th-2011 at 12:13 PM ----------

PCS - Chains? You training with Orakpo? Ha! Seriously, how's it been? Do you workout at home or at the gym?