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@Xanarxes

You know, people don't just go to the gym to build muscle. 90% of people at the gym are middle-aged men and women just trying to stay healthy.

But if you refuse to go to a gym, there's a little you can do at home.
Most Crossfit training does not require any equipment, and crossfit is a great workout. Crossfit workouts require all-out exertion but are very short. There a million and one different Crossfit workouts, so I'm just going to post my personal favorite one.

1 minute plank, 10 pushups, 10 burpees, 10 squats, 10 lunges each leg.
Run 100 yards. No rest.
1 minute plank, 9 pushups, 9 burpees, 9 squats, 9 lunges each leg.
Run 100 yards. No rest.
1 minute plank, 8 pushups, 8 burpees, 8 squats, 8 lunges each leg.
Run 100 yards. No rest.
And it keeps going down until you do 1 of each, and then you're done.

That's just one of many, many Crossfit workouts. Use google to find one that you like. You're not going to build any serious muscle but it's a great way to stay in shape.

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What are these 'weights', where can I find one, and how to I 'lift' them?

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Posted by: Wyzilla
What are these 'weights', where can I find one, and how to I 'lift' them?


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Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr

Posted by: Wyzilla
What are these 'weights', where can I find one, and how to I 'lift' them?


You are not funny.

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Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr
@Xanarxes

You know, people don't just go to the gym to build muscle. 90% of people at the gym are middle-aged men and women just trying to stay healthy.

But if you refuse to go to a gym, there's a little you can do at home.
Most Crossfit training does not require any equipment, and crossfit is a great workout. Crossfit workouts require all-out exertion but are very short. There a million and one different Crossfit workouts, so I'm just going to post my personal favorite one.

1 minute plank, 10 pushups, 10 burpees, 10 squats, 10 lunges each leg.
Run 100 yards. No rest.
1 minute plank, 9 pushups, 9 burpees, 9 squats, 9 lunges each leg.
Run 100 yards. No rest.
1 minute plank, 8 pushups, 8 burpees, 8 squats, 8 lunges each leg.
Run 100 yards. No rest.
And it keeps going down until you do 1 of each, and then you're done.

That's just one of many, many Crossfit workouts. Use google to find one that you like. You're not going to build any serious muscle but it's a great way to stay in shape.

Like I said, muscle is not something that interests me. Anyway I have another question, should I restart swimming? I kind of miss it.

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Posted by: Xanarxses

Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr
@Xanarxes

You know, people don't just go to the gym to build muscle. 90% of people at the gym are middle-aged men and women just trying to stay healthy.

But if you refuse to go to a gym, there's a little you can do at home.
Most Crossfit training does not require any equipment, and crossfit is a great workout. Crossfit workouts require all-out exertion but are very short. There a million and one different Crossfit workouts, so I'm just going to post my personal favorite one.

1 minute plank, 10 pushups, 10 burpees, 10 squats, 10 lunges each leg.
Run 100 yards. No rest.
1 minute plank, 9 pushups, 9 burpees, 9 squats, 9 lunges each leg.
Run 100 yards. No rest.
1 minute plank, 8 pushups, 8 burpees, 8 squats, 8 lunges each leg.
Run 100 yards. No rest.
And it keeps going down until you do 1 of each, and then you're done.

That's just one of many, many Crossfit workouts. Use google to find one that you like. You're not going to build any serious muscle but it's a great way to stay in shape.

Like I said, muscle is not something that interests me. Anyway I have another question, should I restart swimming? I kind of miss it.

You won't get huge muscles with crossfit, you'll just get lean and fit.

  • 11.14.2012 1:52 PM PDT

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Posted by: Xanarxses

Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr
@Xanarxes

You know, people don't just go to the gym to build muscle. 90% of people at the gym are middle-aged men and women just trying to stay healthy.

But if you refuse to go to a gym, there's a little you can do at home.
Most Crossfit training does not require any equipment, and crossfit is a great workout. Crossfit workouts require all-out exertion but are very short. There a million and one different Crossfit workouts, so I'm just going to post my personal favorite one.

1 minute plank, 10 pushups, 10 burpees, 10 squats, 10 lunges each leg.
Run 100 yards. No rest.
1 minute plank, 9 pushups, 9 burpees, 9 squats, 9 lunges each leg.
Run 100 yards. No rest.
1 minute plank, 8 pushups, 8 burpees, 8 squats, 8 lunges each leg.
Run 100 yards. No rest.
And it keeps going down until you do 1 of each, and then you're done.

That's just one of many, many Crossfit workouts. Use google to find one that you like. You're not going to build any serious muscle but it's a great way to stay in shape.

Like I said, muscle is not something that interests me. Anyway I have another question, should I restart swimming? I kind of miss it.

Muscle will occur regardless if it does not interest you. Working out be it what they posted or swimming will tone your muscles. He gave you low impact exercises that will keep you in shape.

If you wanna stay skinny and no shape in your arms, then eat very little. Which wont be healthy lol

[Edited on 11.14.2012 1:54 PM PST]

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Posted by: Xanarxses

Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr
@Xanarxes

You know, people don't just go to the gym to build muscle. 90% of people at the gym are middle-aged men and women just trying to stay healthy.

But if you refuse to go to a gym, there's a little you can do at home.
Most Crossfit training does not require any equipment, and crossfit is a great workout. Crossfit workouts require all-out exertion but are very short. There a million and one different Crossfit workouts, so I'm just going to post my personal favorite one.

1 minute plank, 10 pushups, 10 burpees, 10 squats, 10 lunges each leg.
Run 100 yards. No rest.
1 minute plank, 9 pushups, 9 burpees, 9 squats, 9 lunges each leg.
Run 100 yards. No rest.
1 minute plank, 8 pushups, 8 burpees, 8 squats, 8 lunges each leg.
Run 100 yards. No rest.
And it keeps going down until you do 1 of each, and then you're done.

That's just one of many, many Crossfit workouts. Use google to find one that you like. You're not going to build any serious muscle but it's a great way to stay in shape.

Like I said, muscle is not something that interests me. Anyway I have another question, should I restart swimming? I kind of miss it.

Muscle will occur regardless if it does not interest you. Working out be it what they posted or swimming will tone your muscles. He gave you low impact exercises that will keep you in shape.

If you wanna stay skinny and no shape in your arms, then eat very little. Which wont be healthy lol

I swam for years and my muscles never were even slightly toned. But then again I was only swimming on weekends and it was the only exercise I did. Not saying I DON'T want muscle, that's just not the point, if I do get toned. Sure fine, it's useless but it's better than being fat or skinny.

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^^^ OOOOR you could try shooting for endurance and not sacrificing good food intake, unless you sacrifice unhealthy food intake for healthy food intake. Just because you lift wont mean you get big, just because you eat less wont mean you get skinny, especially in the sense that you are trying to do it for fitness. Endurance exercises for the win!

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  • 11.14.2012 4:49 PM PDT

So, I'm going to the Gym for the first time tomorrow, my one and only purpose is to lose weight, I'm 16, 5ft9 and weight about 230 pounds.

I understand that while working out gaining muscle is inevitable, but I'm not really trying to gain muscle, I don't want to be buffed up or anything, I might look into that later, but as of now, all I want is to lose weight.

So I'd like to know what exercises I could do at the Gym to maximize fat-burning, what machines to use, how long I should work out for, etc. Also, maybe if someone could point out what kinds of foods I should avoid, that'd be great.

I really need help as I've never worked out before.

[Edited on 11.19.2012 7:32 PM PST]

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Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr
I would highly suggest you join the Health & Fitness group; they can help you personalize your routine.
disclaimer: alot of rap haters and unhelpful users in that group such as Mike Huntt and powerlifter

  • 11.19.2012 7:40 PM PDT

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Posted by: Mushie
So, I'm going to the Gym for the first time tomorrow, my one and only purpose is to lose weight, I'm 16, 5ft9 and weight about 230 pounds.

I understand that while working out gaining muscle is inevitable, but I'm not really trying to gain muscle, I don't want to be buffed up or anything, I might look into that later, but as of now, all I want is to lose weight.

So I'd like to know what exercises I could do at the Gym to maximize fat-burning, what machines to use, how long I should work out for, etc. Also, maybe if someone could point out what kinds of foods I should avoid, that'd be great.

I really need help as I've never worked out before.


I don't know much about burning fat, so you should join the Health and Fitness group and ask for specific advice about weight loss.

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Have any good endurance training workouts?

I'm tuning my body for endurance before spring comes around so I can excel in distance. This is what I've been doing for the past three weeks:

Day One:
Curls 3X21
Dumbbell Chest Press 3x21
Tricep Hangdowns 3x21
Pushups x120
P90x ab ripper

Day Two:
Shoulder Shrugs: 3x21
Bent Over Row 3x21
Shoulder Press 3x21
SLDL 3x21
Front, Rear, Lateral Deltoid Raises 3x21

Day Three:
Quad Raises: 3x21
Hamstring Raises 3x21
Wall Squats (with dumbbells) x 40 seconds
Squats 3x21
P90x ab ripper

Day Four: Rest

Repeat

Is this a good routine? Do you have another good routine I can use? I use my dad's home gym that has a decent amount of equipment, but I am lacking a few items.

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I am assuming you are a long distance runner?

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Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr
I am assuming you are a long distance runner?

Yeah. I finished up Cross Country about three weeks ago.

  • 11.20.2012 5:42 PM PDT

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Posted by: Edmi Wohusee

Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr
I am assuming you are a long distance runner?

Yeah. I finished up Cross Country about three weeks ago.


Since you're a distance runner, you should (obviously) devote extra time to your lower body.

If I were you, I'd tweak your routine a bit.
I know the girl who's the best runner our track team. She lifts weights 3 days a week; 1 upper body day, 2 lower body days, and then runs on the off days. You could do that, or split your upper body into 2 days like this:

Legs
Back/Biceps
Legs
Chest/Triceps/shoulders

That's what she told me, anyway. I don't run long distance so I'm just passing on what she has told me. You have the right idea doing 3x20 for most exercises. Keeping the weight low and the reps high is key for endurance. I've always been told that squats are useless beyond 6 reps, though; that's for you to decide. Finally, the best thing you can do is talk to your track coach. He/she will know your personal situation better and will probably be able to give more accurate advice.

[Edited on 11.20.2012 6:14 PM PST]

  • 11.20.2012 5:52 PM PDT

Better luck next time buddy.

If I wasn't already working out, I'd much appreciate this thread. As for now, I recommend it to any beginner who wants to get in touch with weight lifting.

[Edited on 11.22.2012 6:58 AM PST]

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OP, what does it mean when I can sprint really fast but run for less than 10 seconds?

  • 11.23.2012 9:44 PM PDT

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Means that you're normal.

If you're sprinting all out at 100%, you won't be able to hold it much longer than 10-15 seconds. Just like the 100 meter sprint in Track & Field.

  • 11.23.2012 10:24 PM PDT

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Sprinting is not running for a long time by definition...

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Posted by: keeno 111
I worked out majority of this year. I noticed got a bunch of stretch marks on my biceps and triceps, so I've pretty much stopped at this point in time. little freaked out.

I'm looking to go back soon though.
Stretch marks happen. I got some on my back going through a growth spurt in middle school and they've never gone away (in college now).

My brothers got some around their shoulders as well because they're body got big too fast, so I'm lucky that hasn't happened to me yet. Rather normal to my knowledge. Use some anti-stretch mark cream or something to the like.

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  • 11.26.2012 10:27 AM PDT

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I've got stretch marks on my hamstrings now, and I used to have some small ones on my biceps. They passed in time for me.

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