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

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Posted by: Xanarxses
I can see you either worked really hard to put this thread together or just copy pasted it. Either way, care to give me some motivations to actually start working out? I know google and all that but just help out a homie here.

Motivation is something you find deep inside yourself. I can't find it for you. If you want it bad enough, you'll make it happen. If not, you'll make excuses.

No excuses.

  • 08.09.2012 3:23 PM PDT

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Posted by: Xanarxses

Posted by: teh Chaz
Posted by: Xanarxses
I can see you either worked really hard to put this thread together or just copy pasted it. Either way, care to give me some motivations to actually start working out? I know google and all that but just help out a homie here.
You'll feel better, look better and just improve overall. It helps with motivation and gives you a feeling of accomplishment when you finish a session.

Just do it man, go to a gym and ask an instructor for advice on a routine and go for it.

Is the money worth it? I really am interested but want to know if the money and time are worth it.


It is absolutely worth it. I can say, with confidence, that my gym membership is some of the best money I've spent in my entire life.

  • 08.09.2012 3:36 PM PDT

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Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr

Posted by: THE SALTY CHIP
How do you think bicycling compares to running as a work out?

I've had people tell me that they're both the same, but some people tell me that running is better. I usually ride my bike for 40 minutes a day, 10 miles. I haven't been doing that much the past couple weeks due to weather and just stuff going on, but still.


Depends; street biking or mountain biking?
I think mountain biking is one the best total body workouts possible.
Road biking.

Not the same, but have you ever done spinning?


I have not, so I'm afraid I can't help you there :(

  • 08.09.2012 3:37 PM PDT
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Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr

Posted by: Xanarxses
I can see you either worked really hard to put this thread together or just copy pasted it. Either way, care to give me some motivations to actually start working out? I know google and all that but just help out a homie here.

Motivation is something you find deep inside yourself. I can't find it for you. If you want it bad enough, you'll make it happen. If not, you'll make excuses.

No excuses.

I used the wrong word. Reasons. Not motivation.

  • 08.09.2012 3:38 PM PDT

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Posted by: Xanarxses
I used the wrong word. Reasons. Not motivation.

Take your pick.

  • 08.09.2012 3:43 PM PDT

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Posted by: Xanarxses

Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr

Posted by: Xanarxses
I can see you either worked really hard to put this thread together or just copy pasted it. Either way, care to give me some motivations to actually start working out? I know google and all that but just help out a homie here.

Motivation is something you find deep inside yourself. I can't find it for you. If you want it bad enough, you'll make it happen. If not, you'll make excuses.

No excuses.

I used the wrong word. Reasons. Not motivation.


Reasons? Try

- Living longer
- Preventing diseases such as Heart Disease and Diabetes.
- Having a better body
- Huge confidence boost
- Huge self-esteem boost
- Develop self-discipline (something most kids severely lack these days)
- Sleep like a baby
- Increased Testosterone gives you more energy and vitality
- Fantastic stress relief

  • 08.09.2012 3:46 PM PDT

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Posted by: teh Chaz
Posted by: mister death
Lots of fast reps are key for muscle gain
No

Lots of slow reps to allow for more muscle tearing due to prolonged strain and thus more rebuilding.

Also that, idk, I just do a ton of fast reps and I'm pretty big? Worked for me.

  • 08.10.2012 12:51 AM PDT

Ah, someone leaked. Now to find the leak and.... plug it.
With justice.

I use coup 5
Never Played halo 1 = Invalid opinion
Bloom isn't whats broken, its your idea of what good is and your opinion
Thats like saying uber nerf armor lock because like 20 percent of the community hates it. Oh wait..................

I avoided this thread but i need to get into shape and this is actually helping.

Posting in an epic thread.
Thank you OP.

  • 08.10.2012 1:16 AM PDT

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Posted by: mister death

Posted by: teh Chaz
Posted by: mister death
Lots of fast reps are key for muscle gain
No

Lots of slow reps to allow for more muscle tearing due to prolonged strain and thus more rebuilding.

Also that, idk, I just do a ton of fast reps and I'm pretty big? Worked for me.


Everyone's body is different.
Pics plz

  • 08.10.2012 11:28 AM PDT

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I prefer running.

  • 08.10.2012 11:32 AM PDT

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Posted by: Crusader828
I prefer running.


I love running. I also love lifting weights.

The two are not mutually exclusive, you know :3

  • 08.10.2012 11:35 AM PDT
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What's the best program for bulking up/gaining muscle mass? Is Starting Strength good?

  • 08.10.2012 11:38 AM PDT

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Posted by: Forever MS
What's the best program for bulking up/gaining muscle mass? Is Starting Strength good?


It's all about Diet with gaining muscle, you not only need a lot of Protein but you need to keep eating Protein over the day because your body only takes in so much at one time so you need to figure out a way to incorporate protein into most of your meals across the day.

  • 08.10.2012 11:40 AM PDT

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Posted by: Forever MS
What's the best program for bulking up/gaining muscle mass? Is Starting Strength good?


It is entirely dependent on your individual body.

When starting out, Strength training (low reps, high weight) can work great for some people with high metabolisms who lack both muscle and body fat (basically, really skinny guys.)

  • 08.10.2012 11:45 AM PDT
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Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr

Posted by: Forever MS
What's the best program for bulking up/gaining muscle mass? Is Starting Strength good?


It is entirely dependent on your individual body.

When starting out, Strength training (low reps, high weight) can work great for some people with high metabolisms who lack both muscle and body fat (basically, really skinny guys.)


I assume you saw my pics in the Fitness group, would you say Starting Strength is a good program for me to use?

  • 08.10.2012 11:46 AM PDT

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Posted by: Forever MS

Posted by: oaklandp8ntbalr

Posted by: Forever MS
What's the best program for bulking up/gaining muscle mass? Is Starting Strength good?


It is entirely dependent on your individual body.

When starting out, Strength training (low reps, high weight) can work great for some people with high metabolisms who lack both muscle and body fat (basically, really skinny guys.)


I assume you saw my pics in the Fitness group, would you say Starting Strength is a good program for me to use?


You said you've been stronglifting 5x5 for the summer, right?

I think it's time you change it up. First of all, you even said you didn't see much in gains when strength training during the summer. That alone is reason enough to try something else. Furthermore, you look like you enough muscle on your bones as it is.

I'd try a more conventional routine. Try your lifts at 3x8, and so about 12 sets per muscle group per week. If you head back to the group we can talk about this in more detail.

  • 08.10.2012 12:04 PM PDT

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  • 08.10.2012 9:20 PM PDT

Multi-trillionaire modern cowboy.

That's right.

I never got the fascination of working out.

  • 08.11.2012 6:31 AM PDT
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Posted by: Terror Q
I never got the fascination of working out.

It's awesome and makes life better... apparently

  • 08.11.2012 6:36 AM PDT

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Posted by: Xanarxses

Posted by: Terror Q
I never got the fascination of working out.

It's awesome and makes life better... apparently

Yeah. What a world.

  • 08.11.2012 6:43 AM PDT
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Posted by: Terror Q

Posted by: Xanarxses

Posted by: Terror Q
I never got the fascination of working out.

It's awesome and makes life better... apparently

Yeah. What a world.
IKR it's awesome

  • 08.11.2012 7:01 AM PDT
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Posted by: Terror Q
I never got the fascination of working out.
The reasons in the OP?

  • 08.11.2012 7:03 AM PDT

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Posted by: S 24993 JAMES

Posted by: Terror Q
I never got the fascination of working out.
The reasons in the OP?
*blushes*
TL;DR.

  • 08.11.2012 7:05 AM PDT

*reminisces when the Bungie/Halo community wasn't made up of CoD kids*
*sighs*
*activates time-machine and sets the clock back to Nov. 9, 2004*
glory days here I come..
*vanishes*

I need to get more definition on my middle and lower abs.
Any advice?

  • 08.11.2012 9:35 AM PDT

God is not proud...He will have us even though we have shown that we prefer everything else to Him.-- CS Lewis

You need to lose belly fat. Do High Intensity Interval Training.

  • 08.12.2012 2:32 PM PDT