The Amazing Race: Fitness Thread / Work-Out Thread

[benz88]

Today was Back/Bicep day, So I did the drop sets for Dead lifts and cable bicep curls. Felt really good.

Now I have a question for ya'll. 2 weeks ago I got a chest cold so I took a week off of the gym, Ever since then After my workouts I get uber Queezy. To the point I feel like heaving. Never used to get this before, Ideas what It could be from? Routine is still normal with the same exercises

[JLowery28]

Today was Back/Bicep day, So I did the drop sets for Dead lifts and cable bicep curls. Felt really good.

Now I have a question for ya'll. 2 weeks ago I got a chest cold so I took a week off of the gym, Ever since then After my workouts I get uber Queezy. To the point I feel like heaving. Never used to get this before, Ideas what It could be from? Routine is still normal with the same exercises

If I have a single complaint about the shortcut to size program it's that there isn't conventional deadlifts. Deads are really my strong suit and I still try to throw them in every couple of weeks just to stay in the groove. But about your post workout issues, I've got no idea. Sometimes I feel a little shaky after leg day and my girlfriend feels that way if she doesn't eat within a couple hours before her workout, especially if she takes a pre.

[benz88]

Yeah I think that's it. I Had something to eat right after that post and it went away lol.

[Average_Jerk]

You like it?

I've used their Casein and Whey stuff for a while now but I've heard their Creatine doesn't mix well. I guess that doesn't bother me, just wondering if you like it or not.

I mix it with my post workout IsoPure. Mixes fine as far as I can tell. I mean, I guess its a little grainy, but not enough for me to care lol

[Average_Jerk]

Yeah I think that's it. I Had something to eat right after that post and it went away lol.

thats what I was gonna say. If I work out fasted, I feel like Im gonna pass out when Im done. I need to eat asap after lifting if thats the case

[JLowery28]

I've got to where grainy doesn't bother me anymore. Taste hardly bothers me either. I've got some glycergrow and it doesn't mix well at all so I've got to where I'll just dump it in my mouth and wash it down with my pre. But ON hydro builder on the other hand. Idk what it is about it but I **** that shit. I **** everything about it. It doesn't taste good, it has a weird thick texture. Everything about it bothers me haha. Except the protein/creatine content which is obviously the only reason I take it.

[Average_Jerk]

I've got to where grainy doesn't bother me anymore. Taste hardly bothers me either. I've got some glycergrow and it doesn't mix well at all so I've got to where I'll just dump it in my mouth and wash it down with my pre. But ON hydro builder on the other hand. Idk what it is about it but I **** that shit. I **** everything about it. It doesn't taste good, it has a weird thick texture. Everything about it bothers me haha. Except the protein/creatine content which is obviously the only reason I take it.

Im not a fan of the Syntha6 Isolate ive been taking. After this is gone, I wont buy it again

[JLowery28]

Im not a fan of the Syntha6 Isolate ive been taking. After this is gone, I wont buy it again

I'm being completely honest when I say that I love the GNC Amp wheybolic protein. It mixes perfectly in water and milk and it tastes great. The serving size is 3 scoops for 60 grams of protein but it's super lean. I think 3 scoops is a little crazy, I do 1 or 1.5 tops so I'm getting 20-30 grams. And it's made by optimum nutrition, but they make the gnc protein to a higher standard than their proteins.

[benz88]

Ive been using Kaizen 100% Whey Isolate from Costco ($35 for a 4.4lb tub) and it tastes pretty good in chocolate. Got to have it ice cold though or it doesnt fully mix

Heres a pic of its nutrition label compared to ON Gold(the one on the left)

[andybob]

I'm a huge fan of ON proteins. Then again, it's all I've ever bought. I've had a slue of flavors and so far the Cookies and Cream is my favorite Casein flavor and I have yet to find my favorite Whey flavor. I bought some cookies and cream whey and it wasn't nearly as good as the casein. So far in whey if had the extreme chocolate, double rich chocolate, rocky road, mocha cappuccino, and the cookies and creme. I ordered more stuff last night and I should be getting it tomorrow. Creatine, Cookies and Creme Casein, and some Cake Batter flavored Whey. Good way to drop $130.

[Average_Jerk]

I liked the mocha cappucino one .

[benz88]

i'd try ON but its double the price and less % protein for serving(77 VS 85)

[Nerdiest]

Figured this would be a good place to ask since it is pretty active. Use to be super active back in high school (like most of us were) with strength and conditions courses while playing high school soccer and state level club soccer. Stopped all that senior year of HS to focus on academics (also just got tired of playing, coaches teammate...) and now im looking to get back into better shape.

Im not in terrible shape but could be better. Junior year of college currently, took distance running last semester taking lifting this semester (50 min of lifting twice a week). For the past two weeks Ive set a routine of lifting Tue-Thurday-Friday before class even starts (730-830ish), Mon-Weds i have lifting class so i use that as my workout for the day. Sat-Sun I lift around 9am-10am.

All workouts are 45-1hr then I usually get bored of being at the gym so I end it.

So now the questions...

Eating?- from what ive read over all it seems this is pretty much the key to trying to get into shape.

Cardio vs lifting?- is there either that is better, or is that dependent on goals?

[andybob]

Figured this would be a good place to ask since it is pretty active. Use to be super active back in high school (like most of us were) with strength and conditions courses while playing high school soccer and state level club soccer. Stopped all that senior year of HS to focus on academics (also just got tired of playing, coaches teammate...) and now im looking to get back into better shape.

Im not in terrible shape but could be better. Junior year of college currently, took distance running last semester taking lifting this semester (50 min of lifting twice a week). For the past two weeks Ive set a routine of lifting Tue-Thurday-Friday before class even starts (730-830ish), Mon-Weds i have lifting class so i use that as my workout for the day. Sat-Sun I lift around 9am-10am.

All workouts are 45-1hr then I usually get bored of being at the gym so I end it.

So now the questions...

Eating?- from what ive read over all it seems this is pretty much the key to trying to get into shape.

Cardio vs lifting?- is there either that is better, or is that dependent on goals?

First off, good work deciding to get back into shape. I always hear people saying "oh, I'll start going to the gym, etc" but they never end up doing it. So I just wanted to commend you on that.

Anyways, as for lifting and eating, it all really depends on what you want to do with yourself and your body. While I am by no means an expert, here is what I have learned over the past few months.

-If you really want to throw on some mass, get yourself some protein, casein protein, and creatine to start off with. Have some whey before and after your workouts and the casein before bed so your body has something to munch on while you sleep. I'm a big fan of Optimum Nutrition proteins as they have BCAA's in them, fit my budget, and calorie wise they are a smart choice.

-Nutrition is also really crucial. I kinda take it to the extreme as I am really trying to lean out my bodyfat percentage while still trying to put on lean mass. As a base, you could start out my trying to intake 1 g of protein for every pound you weigh. So if you weigh a 150 lbs, try and intake 150 g's of protein. I would pretty much do the same thing with carbs. Your hard work in the gym won't pay off as much if you don't eat right.

-As for workouts, check out bodybuilding.com. I follow them on FB and they always post good nutrition and workout articles that are pretty informative. I tend to just lurk the forums, but there is some good info on there. Find a program that interests you and stick with it.

Right now I am doing the Shortcut to Size workout but I've kinda tuned it a little to fit my goals. I start each workout with 12 minutes of light cardio, then do my workout, then do another 15-20 of light/moderate cardio, then I always follow that with some stretching. My workouts generally take 2 hours to 2 hours and 20 minutes depending on the day. Nutrition wise I get about 300 g's of protein on lift days and around 200 g's of carbs. I cycle carbs so on my non-lift days I don't eat as many (helps me lean out). Carbs and protein go hand in hand when it comes to building muscle. As for supplaments, I use your basic stuff, proteins, multi-vitamin, pre-workout, fish oil, green tea, glucosamine for my knees, and I just started creatine.

Like I said, you're only limited by how far you want to go with yourself. I really want to change the way I look, so I kinda take it to a more extreme level I guess you could say. If you just want to hit the gym to lift some weights and do your own thing, that's cool too. Practice good form, let the weight follow form, and the results will come.

[Nerdiest]

Sweet thanks for all the info. After work outs I usually just have a whey protein shake. In the little time ive started working out i have noticed a difference in strength and the amount i'm able to lift, i try to consistently push the weight i'm lifting but still maintain the same amount of reps as before.

Ideally I think I need to lose some weight but im not sure how to go about that (have some stomach fat that should be going away).
-lift and build muscle to displace fat, or just go all out on the cardio.

Im not looking to be super huge/ power lifter status, just looking to be fit with good definition.