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Subject: Fitness 101: A Beginner's Guide to Working Out

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Sup fitness thread

[Edited on 12.15.2012 6:20 AM PST]

  • 12.15.2012 6:18 AM PDT
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I've just started some very basic exercises to tone my arms a bit. I've always thought that push-ups would develop your arms more than your chest. Hm, shows what I know.

  • 12.15.2012 6:41 AM PDT

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Posted by: tomgaz
I've just started some very basic exercises to tone my arms a bit. I've always thought that push-ups would develop your arms more than your chest. Hm, shows what I know.


It depends on the pushups your doing, mostly they work chest, shoulders and triceps.

  • 12.16.2012 8:45 PM PDT
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Too bad being completely and utterly wrong isn't a bannable offense.

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Sup fitness thread
Woah hey you have a face

  • 12.17.2012 2:56 AM PDT

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Posted by: BizzleShiscuit
Sup fitness thread
Woah hey you have a face
Indeed I do.

  • 12.17.2012 5:24 AM PDT
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Thanks, OP. This really helped. I can even lift.

  • 12.17.2012 2:54 PM PDT

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Sup fitness thread


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  • 12.17.2012 4:06 PM PDT

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Something that I remembered that I should post here;


Some weight loss enthusiasts recommend low-carb, high protein diets to lose weight. While these are usually effective to help lose weight, it's important to do it in moderation.

The average person consumes 250 grams of carbohydrates a day.
When you consume less than 100g of carbs a day, your body goes into a metabolic state called ketosis, where it burns fat for primary energy instead of carbs. The result is weight loss. However, this method has health risks. When you consume near-zero carbohydrates, you put your kidneys under serious strain. So much strain, in fact, that your kidneys can start to fail.

This actually happened to my dad. He was trying a 0 carb diet to lose weight. His kidney function dipped dangerously low and he developed kidney disease. He had to be hospitalized, and the doctors blamed his diet.


So in short, very low carb diets are very bad for your kidneys. Don't do them.

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  • 12.27.2012 11:05 AM PDT
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So there's this 1000lb club at my school which is having your name put on a big wall on our school gym. To join, your benchpress, back squat and dead lift have to add up to 1000lb together. I'm a senior so it's my last chance to make it. My current maxes are for bench 200, squat 280 and deadlift 320.
Do you think it's possible for me to still make it by june?

  • 12.30.2012 10:15 PM PDT

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You would need to add 200 pounds somewhere, or 60-70 pounds to each lift. Difficult to do in only 6 months. I'd talk to your football coach or athletic trainer.

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  • 12.30.2012 10:55 PM PDT

+1 for you good sir.

I should probably start working out in preparation for Rugby. Season starts up next month.

  • 12.30.2012 11:12 PM PDT

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I'll just leave this here

  • 12.30.2012 11:16 PM PDT

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Posted by: Knightmare01
I'll just leave this here


Remove the effects please.

  • 12.30.2012 11:17 PM PDT

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Posted by: Knightmare01
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Remove the effects please.

I don't have the original, lol. I just linked the pic that made me look the biggest :)

I might upload some normal ones later.

  • 12.30.2012 11:24 PM PDT

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Posted by: Knightmare01
I'll just leave this here


Remove the effects please.

I don't have the original, lol. I just linked the pic that made me look the biggest :)

I might upload some normal ones later.


Can barely see anything in that photo.

  • 12.30.2012 11:25 PM PDT
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Guys, in need of some help here. I've been thinking of joining a gym. I've never been interested before so I'm wondering if it's worth it and whatnot.

  • 01.01.2013 7:50 PM PDT

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Absolutely worth it. A gym presents hundreds of more options that you would otherwise not have at home.

Honestly, getting into the fitness lifestyle was the best decision I've ever made. I'm significantly happier than I was before.

  • 01.01.2013 9:24 PM PDT

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  • 01.01.2013 9:32 PM PDT
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Is it worth the money? Sorry for all these questions but I'd really like to know more before making a final decision.

  • 01.02.2013 6:24 AM PDT

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Yes, it is absolutely worth the money.

(Assuming that you remain dedicated)

  • 01.02.2013 9:10 AM PDT
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What would be the benefits of going to a gym? Of course keeping in mind that I stay dedicated.

  • 01.02.2013 10:01 AM PDT

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Posted by: Xanarxses
What would be the benefits of going to a gym? Of course keeping in mind that I stay dedicated.

I joined a gym about two months ago, after I'd had a lapse of exercise since going to university. I immediately knew I'd made a good choice. The people are friendly, I was inducted and well-informed on all the equipment and the chicks wearing tight clothes all the time doesn't hurt either.

As for actual benefits, there are quite a few. The equipment and machinery open up a whole new range of workouts that just aren't available to you at home. You can still do all your home exercises like crunches and push ups, but then there's also the resistance machines and more weights than you can shake a stick at. There's also treadmills and the like for cardio, though I personally prefer to do my cardio outdoors. The people are friendly and help out.

Depending on your gym, there'll also be events and classes for you to sign up to and maybe even a pool or tennis courts or a dance studio, or something. It's a good way to try new things and get into new sports, if you feel like you're up to it.

Really, it's not that expensive. You're definitely getting your money's worth unless you're going to the wrong gym, and for me personally it also serves as something of a motivator. When you plan to go, you have to properly schedule it and make sure it's worth the time. When you're actually there, the whole vibe and seeing everyone else going at it gets you pumped as well, so it makes it a lot harder to slack off.

That's just my piece on the matter. I'd definitely join, even if you don't want to make use of all its facilities.

  • 01.02.2013 10:13 AM PDT
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Posted by: RECON828

Posted by: Xanarxses
What would be the benefits of going to a gym? Of course keeping in mind that I stay dedicated.

I joined a gym about two months ago, after I'd had a lapse of exercise since going to university. I immediately knew I'd made a good choice. The people are friendly, I was inducted and well-informed on all the equipment and the chicks wearing tight clothes all the time doesn't hurt either.

As for actual benefits, there are quite a few. The equipment and machinery open up a whole new range of workouts that just aren't available to you at home. You can still do all your home exercises like crunches and push ups, but then there's also the resistance machines and more weights than you can shake a stick at. There's also treadmills and the like for cardio, though I personally prefer to do my cardio outdoors. The people are friendly and help out.

Depending on your gym, there'll also be events and classes for you to sign up to and maybe even a pool or tennis courts or a dance studio, or something. It's a good way to try new things and get into new sports, if you feel like you're up to it.

Really, it's not that expensive. You're definitely getting your money's worth unless you're going to the wrong gym, and for me personally it also serves as something of a motivator. When you plan to go, you have to properly schedule it and make sure it's worth the time. When you're actually there, the whole vibe and seeing everyone else going at it gets you pumped as well, so it makes it a lot harder to slack off.

That's just my piece on the matter. I'd definitely join, even if you don't want to make use of all its facilities.

Sounds pretty sweet, but tell me more like, the aftermath of all the working out and anything else.
Anyone else willing to throw their experience and other stuff. Go ahead. I'd like to hear more.

  • 01.02.2013 11:01 AM PDT

By the gods what are you doing here, well don't just stand there man make the tea! Make yourself useful and look at my Fileshare.

OP My gym does not have a squat rack, what do?

  • 01.02.2013 11:20 AM PDT
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Posted by: Xanarxses

Posted by: RECON828

Posted by: Xanarxses
What would be the benefits of going to a gym? Of course keeping in mind that I stay dedicated.

I joined a gym about two months ago, after I'd had a lapse of exercise since going to university. I immediately knew I'd made a good choice. The people are friendly, I was inducted and well-informed on all the equipment and the chicks wearing tight clothes all the time doesn't hurt either.

As for actual benefits, there are quite a few. The equipment and machinery open up a whole new range of workouts that just aren't available to you at home. You can still do all your home exercises like crunches and push ups, but then there's also the resistance machines and more weights than you can shake a stick at. There's also treadmills and the like for cardio, though I personally prefer to do my cardio outdoors. The people are friendly and help out.

Depending on your gym, there'll also be events and classes for you to sign up to and maybe even a pool or tennis courts or a dance studio, or something. It's a good way to try new things and get into new sports, if you feel like you're up to it.

Really, it's not that expensive. You're definitely getting your money's worth unless you're going to the wrong gym, and for me personally it also serves as something of a motivator. When you plan to go, you have to properly schedule it and make sure it's worth the time. When you're actually there, the whole vibe and seeing everyone else going at it gets you pumped as well, so it makes it a lot harder to slack off.

That's just my piece on the matter. I'd definitely join, even if you don't want to make use of all its facilities.

Sounds pretty sweet, but tell me more like, the aftermath of all the working out and anything else.
Anyone else willing to throw their experience and other stuff. Go ahead. I'd like to hear more.
What do you mean, aftermath? You get fit, healthy and look better.

  • 01.02.2013 12:23 PM PDT