Training/fitness thread

[Omerta101]

Any of you guys into your training and fitness?

Personally I'm a fitness fanatic and was just about to go into my first ever prep for a bodybuilding competition which unfortunately has been cancelled due to lockdown

Fitness has been a massive part of my life for as long as I can remember , I boxed in the ABA's as a teenager , not being able to train properly as everywhere is shut is devastating for me personally, how is everyone else finding it are you keeping up any kind of training and or nutrition? I was sitting under 10% body fat pre lockdown I think currently I'm about 10 percentage-ish so still looking ok to a point but also finding it hard to resist the temptation to snack due to boredom 

10 mile daily runs are about the only thing keeping me half sane 

[winkywanky]

If you actually are doing 'daily 10-mile runs' then I think you'll be losing muscle mass, certainly from on top. Not a bad thing from my POV, but probably is for you if you want to take part in a bodybuilding competition.

But you'll be building/maintaining your cardiovascular system very well, so in general fitness terms as opposed to looks, fantastic  .

I do hope you don't do any 'artifical enhancement' for your bodybuilding, but none of my business and entirely a matter for you.

In terms of nutrition I'm sure you know the drill: plenty of fresh fruit and veg, plenty of fluids, plenty of protein for muscle repair/maintenance, and just enough carbs to fuel your training and maintain energy levels.

In terms of supplements, especially for proteins, I use these guys: External Link/Members Only. Once you get a few regular orders under your belt you get sent regular discount emails with anywhere from 40-60%-off.

[Omerta101]

I'm very clued up on nutrition it's always kept on point or was before lockdown 

Fully aware running isn't great for trying to hold onto mass but it's literally the only thing keeping me sane and I'm enjoying it alot , I used to run daily when I boxed I competed at a fairly decent amateur standard and was offered the chance to turn pro but turned it down as unless your gonna go right to the top it's a hard cruel dangerous sport and not worth it in my book

Never been fussed on supplements other than vit d3, omega 3s, zma b12 and a good multi vit and a black coffee or a zero monster pre workout

Done 1 cycle years and years ago , standard 3 month job, didn't enjoy being on so cycled off done my pct then just went back to being natty not worth it in my book but was sort of surrounded by it at the time and curiosity got the better of me , I was moving in what would be described unsavoury circles at the time

[lostandfound]

I like to run but I just hurt my knee and I'm waiting for it to heal. It will either get better or I've done something bad to it. Shame as running was a balm in the current circumstances.

[Omerta101]

I like to run but I just hurt my knee and I'm waiting for it to heal. It will either get better or I've done something bad to it. Shame as running was a balm in the current circumstances.

I used to get sore knees from any kind of running, turned out I was wearing the wrong type of running trainers for the way my feet hit the ground, I had gait analysis done and they film it and and can tell you straight away which type of running shoes you need, it turned out I needed ones with a hard sole with extra support, I was recommended to buy asics , the pain in my knees was sorted as soon as I started using ASICS gel kayano trainers , I would highly recommend having your gait analysis done as it sounds like your probably wearing the wrong type of shoes and the right ones will sort you out

[daviemac]

I do hope you don't do any 'artifical enhancement' for your bodybuilding, but none of my business and entirely a matter for you.

I fear it might be too late, judging by his posts roids may well have affected his brain already.

[lostandfound]

I used to get sore knees from any kind of running, turned out I was wearing the wrong type of running trainers for the way my feet hit the ground, I had gait analysis done and they film it and and can tell you straight away which type of running shoes you need, it turned out I needed ones with a hard sole with extra support, I was recommended to buy asics , the pain in my knees was sorted as soon as I started using ASICS gel kayano trainers , I would highly recommend having your gait analysis done as it sounds like your probably wearing the wrong type of shoes and the right ones will sort you out

Thanks. It's a bit more than sore knee, ITB pain and something inside moves if I put too much weight on it - may just be inflammation. I have a neutral gait, and different trainers, some very cushioned with that fashionable Pebax foam. Hopefully I'll be back pounding pavement in a few weeks. I'll start with walks, making them longer, and then Jeffing - run / walking.

[Omerta101]

Thanks. It's a bit more than sore knee, ITB pain and something inside moves if I put too much weight on it - may just be inflammation. I have a neutral gait, and different trainers, some very cushioned with that fashionable Pebax foam. Hopefully I'll be back pounding pavement in a few weeks. I'll start with walks, making them longer, and then Jeffing - run / walking.

Hopefully it clears mate and you can get back to it, have a look at doing some knee rehab work you'll find plenty of info online if you have a look 

[Omerta101]

I fear it might be too late, judging by his posts roids may well have affected his brain already.

That was the hammer attack that done that nothing to do with any performance enhancing drugs

[lostandfound]

Hopefully it clears mate and you can get back to it, have a look at doing some knee rehab work you'll find plenty of info online if you have a look 

Cheers! 

[mr.bluesky]

Any of you guys into your training and fitness?

Personally I'm a fitness fanatic and was just about to go into my first ever prep for a bodybuilding competition which unfortunately has been cancelled due to lockdown

Fitness has been a massive part of my life for as long as I can remember , I boxed in the ABA's as a teenager , not being able to train properly as everywhere is shut is devastating for me personally, how is everyone else finding it are you keeping up any kind of training and or nutrition? I was sitting under 10% body fat pre lockdown I think currently I'm about 10 percentage-ish so still looking ok to a point but also finding it hard to resist the temptation to snack due to boredom 

10 mile daily runs are about the only thing keeping me half sane 

Used to go to the gym 3 times a week mainly to keep fit. Since they closed I started to put on a bit of weight so now have dusted down the bike and started doing more cycling but struggling to get the weight down 

[Omerta101]

Used to go to the gym 3 times a week mainly to keep fit. Since they closed I started to put on a bit of weight so now have dusted down the bike and started doing more cycling but struggling to get the weight down 

If it's weight control your struggling with mate then nutrition is the main factor then exercise, how is your diet in general?

[Xtro]

I'm very clued up on nutrition it's always kept on point or was before lockdown 

Plant based? - The Game Changers | Official Trailer - External Link/Members Only

Thanks. It's a bit more than sore knee, ITB pain and something inside moves if I put too much weight on it - may just be inflammation. I have a neutral gait, and different trainers, some very cushioned with that fashionable Pebax foam. Hopefully I'll be back pounding pavement in a few weeks. I'll start with walks, making them longer, and then Jeffing - run / walking.

Be cautious regarding the movement inside the knee, might be torn cartilage.

Other than that, IT band explained and help.
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[lostandfound]

Plant based? - The Game Changers | Official Trailer - External Link/Members Only


Be cautious regarding the movement inside the knee, might be torn cartilage.

Other than that, IT band explained and help.
PERMANENT Fix for IT Band Pain!! - External Link/Members Only
Video he refers to - External Link/Members Only

Thanks. 

[Omerta101]

Plant based? - The Game Changers | Official Trailer - External Link/Members Only


Be cautious regarding the movement inside the knee, might be torn cartilage.

Other than that, IT band explained and help.
PERMANENT Fix for IT Band Pain!! - External Link/Members Only
Video he refers to - External Link/Members Only

I tried plant based for 3 months last year, it didn't agree with me so went back to eating in the flexible dieting style, although I limit dairy and wheat intake , my diet basically consists of rice, potatoes, quinoa, cous cous, lean cuts of meat, lots of veggies and fruits, fish, eggs, oats,  plant based milks,healthy fats, avocado,nuts olive oil coconut oil etc, I keep things in the 80% clean 20% junk food , works best for me

[Omerta101]

I enjoyed the game changers film, but I also enjoyed all the debunking afterwards even more 

Each to their own, and after having tried plant based for 3 months my opinion is that unless your following it for ethical reasons then it's nothing more than a fad diet, my personal belief is if you eliminate a single food group and also have to use supplements to make up for the lack of micronutrients that it's not a sustainable diet

[mr.bluesky]

If it's weight control your struggling with mate then nutrition is the main factor then exercise, how is your diet in general?

Since lockdown eating too much snacks in between meals. When going to the gym found easy to burn off the excess calories. But not going out on the bike as much as I should. As I'm still working at the moment I only exercise at the weekends. Not into eating all this nutrition food but I guess I'm eating too much crap at the moment.

[Omerta101]

Since lockdown eating too much snacks in between meals. When going to the gym found easy to burn off the excess calories. But not going out on the bike as much as I should. As I'm still working at the moment I only exercise at the weekends. Not into eating all this nutrition food but I guess I'm eating too much crap at the moment.

Basically it's calories out versus calories in  mate, if your consuming more calories than your body needs you will gain weight regardless of your active or not , basically you need to track your calories and macros using a tracker such as my fitness Pal , you might not think your eating that much but if your going over your daily needs by say 500 calories a day , which if your snacking as you say you have been, your gonna end up putting on quite alot if weight, and if you can't train properly your body fat percentage will shoot right up

[Moby Dick]

I burn calories every day wanking.
Probably wanking more since lockdown.
Managed to get my body blubber down to an acceptable 37.5%, just the calluses on my palms can be a bit unsightly.

 

[Xtro]

I tried plant based for 3 months last year, it didn't agree with me so went back to eating in the flexible dieting style, although I limit dairy and wheat intake , my diet basically consists of rice, potatoes, quinoa, cous cous, lean cuts of meat, lots of veggies and fruits, fish, eggs, oats,  plant based milks,healthy fats, avocado,nuts olive oil coconut oil etc, I keep things in the 80% clean 20% junk food , works best for me

Whatever works for you. 
Don't forget your beetroot, dark green leafys and your rhubarb, all high in nitric acid.
Effects of Beetroot Juice Supplementation on Cardiorespiratory Endurance in Athletes. A Systematic Review -
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Have you tried creatine monohydrate?
It can help build muscle since it acts as a precursor to the energy system (ATP) and is a cell volumiser.   

[Omerta101]

Whatever works for you. 
Don't forget your beetroot, dark green leafys and your rhubarb, all high in nitric acid.
Effects of Beetroot Juice Supplementation on Cardiorespiratory Endurance in Athletes. A Systematic Review -
External Link/Members Only

Have you tried creatine monohydrate?
It can help build muscle since it acts as a precursor to the energy system (ATP) and is a cell volumiser.   

Used creatine on and off for years mate , I've been training since I was a kid basically , then from 24 onwards I've been heavily into body building and strength training 

[sub_marine]

I enjoyed the game changers film, but I also enjoyed all the debunking afterwards even more 

Each to their own, and after having tried plant based for 3 months my opinion is that unless your following it for ethical reasons then it's nothing more than a fad diet, my personal belief is if you eliminate a single food group and also have to use supplements to make up for the lack of micronutrients that it's not a sustainable diet

Ive been vegan for 5 years, I had a rubbish diet before so thought cant get any worse so went vegan.  Lost about 10% body weight within the first 3 months without any change in activity levels.  Been a keen MTBer since teenager so thats my only real outlet for burning cals.  I eat tons of carbs but never been above 25% BF.  I find that if I am doing lots of consecutive bike rides then I can eat all day, but then if I have a few days at home my appetite drops as my body doesn't need any more stores.  I still eat pizza and burgers but just go for the vegan versions, as for micro nutrients, I think fortified soya milk and breakfast cereal must contain everything I need as never felt anything negative from the change from eating meat, and I dont eat any weird stuff like all the seeds you typically associate with being a vegan, main thing is that most beers are vegan as that was my main question before the change

[Omerta101]

Ive been vegan for 5 years, I had a rubbish diet before so thought cant get any worse so went vegan.  Lost about 10% body weight within the first 3 months without any change in activity levels.  Been a keen MTBer since teenager so thats my only real outlet for burning cals.  I eat tons of carbs but never been above 25% BF.  I find that if I am doing lots of consecutive bike rides then I can eat all day, but then if I have a few days at home my appetite drops as my body doesn't need any more stores.  I still eat pizza and burgers but just go for the vegan versions, as for micro nutrients, I think fortified soya milk and breakfast cereal must contain everything I need as never felt anything negative from the change from eating meat, and I dont eat any weird stuff like all the seeds you typically associate with being a vegan, main thing is that most beers are vegan as that was my main question before the change

You've gotta do what works best for you mate 

I don't really drink beer so wasn't aware if it was vegan or not , I do enjoy the odd bottle of wine and I found there was only certain ones that were vegan friendly, can't remember the reason why though

[Yankee21]

Crossfit.

60 mins of some kind of cardio daily.

[winkywanky]

I burn calories every day wanking.
Probably wanking more since lockdown.
Managed to get my body blubber down to an acceptable 37.5%, just the calluses on my palms can be a bit unsightly.

 

Not only that, a dead giveaway come the end of Lockdown.

I'd keep an eye on that if I were you   

[Moby Dick]

Not only that, a dead giveaway come the end of Lockdown.

I'd keep an eye on that if I were you   

No need.
Me Jap’s Eye is in close proximity every day.

[winkywanky]

I'd watch that too, they're having a second wave in Japan  .