Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

@Ashikabi

Since you on here, ill ask for free advice.

I used to be quite cut (and have stamina) when I worked for UPS. Lifting boxes from 1 lb up to 80lbs by my self was a good workout.

Since entering IT, I dropped off the face of the earth. The moment I can find a m-f, 8 to 5 position, I'm joining a gym. Answer to this question seems obvious but I presume hitting all the machines which would work on all body parts good enough? I was also told running for long periods of time is actually bad due to the impact to knee and ankle.

Won't see the effects until I'm much older though, I suppose.

Since you specified "machines" > no. Machines almost always limit how the weight can be moved (straight line), this limits development of "stabilizer muscles". Free weights are the way to go, especially for beginners. Some machines offer something a free weight can't (pec deck, cable column) in that they require your muscles to pull in a direction that would be impractical for free weights (across your body etc) because of gravity.

As a beginner, full body is the best choice by far. Do your multijoint lifts first (squat, bench, pullups etc) as the activate the maximum amount of muscle per movement. Then if you want to do some curls, cable pushdowns, etc... You'll be set.

Running in itself doesn't damage you. Running wrong can. I don't know the form for running safely so I can't help other than, if your joints hurt you're probably doing it wrong. And get good comfortable shoes. They don't have to be $200 Nikes, but $15 kicks from Walmart probably are a bad choice. I hate running so I hardly do it. It's hard, makes my lungs hurt, and it eats up all my muscle.

If you can spare the funds, get someone who can coach you on squats, deadlifts, and bench press. Especially those first 2 can tear you up if you do them wrong. If you don't want or can't afford help, watch lots of YouTube and PRACTICE good form before testing your limits. Herniated discs and blown out knees come from bad form. Epic legs come from good form. Squatting is generally considered the BEST exercise as it activates the most muscle. Don't fear it, just don't be dumb either. If you hurt in an unusual way, something is probably wrong.

For someone who's never lifted I'd start at 3 sets of 15repetitions(one full motion cycle, up then back down) for all exercises. Should be about 1-2 seconds per half of the movement (all the way up, then another 1-2 to lower the weight). If it's POSSIBLE for you to get 17reps, your weight is too light. If you CAN'T get 13, it's too heavy. It's common to reduce weight to get your reps in on subsequent sets. After 2 months, change that 15reps to 12, then 10. Your body reacts differently to different stimuli. When you lift things that are so heavy you can only manage a few (1-5) reps, your body builds strength more than size. When you lift weights that you can manage 8-12 reps, you body prioritises size over strength or stamina. And in the 15ish+range you primarily build stamina. Over 20 is useless other than for burnout or pump but you don't need to worry about that till youre more of a veteran. You want to start at higher reps because the heavier weights will demolish you until you get used to it. Beginner strength jumps fast due to you "learning" how to use your muscles better. Then you'll slow down on strength gains.

Example beginner plan
Monday-Wednesday-Friday
3 sets of 15(except squats)

Squats(only do 10)
Dumbbell Benchpress
Deadlift
Dumbbell Military press
Pullups
Row(not rowing machine, that's cardio)
Cable crunches (squeeze hard for a second or 2 on each rep)
Curls if you feel it
Tricep exercise if you feel it

Squats wear you out and offer the most risk when you're tired. Your legs and back can handle the higher weights better than your other muscles so it's OK to start at lower reps. But you'll have problems in the later reps if you go too long. Even moving to something like 4or 5 sets of 5reps later on is not a bad plan for squats. A good lifter can put up crazy numbers on squats.

Do cardio a couple times a week if you really want to. Controlling your diet yields better results than pounding the treadmill but some people like it. You can hop on a rower or stair machine etc, just get your heart rate up and keep it that way for 20+ minutes.

Don't forget to stretch AFTER working out. I don't hardly and it's a bad situation. Especially your glutes and hamstrings as these will fuck up your squat form

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I don't have a sweet tooth but boy do I love the savory stuff. I actually eat pretty well. Cream and sugar in my morning coffee but water after that. I just need to eat less and move more; the most basic shit, really.

Unless you're putting coffee in your morning cream it won't kill you

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I'll have to do the workout in the back yard but I need to start somewhere. Thanks for the link.

Honestly it's a tremendous help for me to get up and go to the gym vs. working out at home. I know if I'm at home I'll find an excuse in order to put off working out, but if I get out of the house and go somewhere whose sole purpose is to exercise, that puts me in the proper mindset to do a thorough job of it. There are times that I passionately hate getting up early enough to hit the gym before work, but I make myself do it because I know I need to and I'm trying to be disciplined instead of motivated. And it's paying off.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

Honestly it's a tremendous help for me to get up and go to the gym vs. working out at home. I know if I'm at home I'll find an excuse in order to put off working out, but if I get out of the house and go somewhere whose sole purpose is to exercise, that puts me in the proper mindset to do a thorough job of it. There are times that I passionately hate getting up early enough to hit the gym before work, but I make myself do it because I know I need to and I'm trying to be disciplined instead of motivated. And it's paying off.

This guy knows what's up. I have a legit home gym setup but it can be hard to get motivated sometimes

[new2subaru]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Aw, no way, man. Dismissive people do make me sick.

Whatever.............

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by gramicci101

Honestly it's a tremendous help for me to get up and go to the gym vs. working out at home. I know if I'm at home I'll find an excuse in order to put off working out, but if I get out of the house and go somewhere whose sole purpose is to exercise, that puts me in the proper mindset to do a thorough job of it. There are times that I passionately hate getting up early enough to hit the gym before work, but I make myself do it because I know I need to and I'm trying to be disciplined instead of motivated. And it's paying off.

But if you go to the gym, you are going to chit chat. Specially when women around

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Teseo

But if you go to the gym, you are going to chit chat. Specially when women around

... you're not there for women. You're there for fucking gains bro. Tell them hos to hit the road

[gramicci101]

Originally Posted by Teseo

But if you go to the gym, you are going to chit chat. Specially when women around

I go to work out. I've got my lifting/cardio routine, I put my headphones in, and I do my thing. And for the most part, the women are there for the same reason. They're there to work out, not flirt. They don't appreciate being distracted from their workout and made uncomfortable by people staring at them or trying to pick them up.

[Teseo]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

... you're not there for women. You're there for fucking gains bro. Tell them hos to hit the road

Yea, but what hapen when some come to you asking advice. For me its really hard to get focus when theyre on yoga pants mesing around. I would rather train on the garage with my own music and without worries

[Ashikabi]

Alright guys I need some help cuz I have no idea what to look for I need to replace these LED(or whatever they are) bulbs with green ones
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What am I looking for here?

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Teseo

Yea, but what hapen when some come to you asking advice. For me its really hard to get focus when theyre on yoga pants mesing around. I would rather train on the garage with my own music and without worries

I can't say I've ever had that problem. Maybe when you're a super stud like Teseo things are different

[cjd]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I don't have a sweet tooth but boy do I love the savory stuff. I actually eat pretty well. Cream and sugar in my morning coffee but water after that. I just need to eat less and move more; the most basic shit, really.

Interesting (perhaps) note: my wife has stopped using sugar in her morning coffee (used to be a tablespoon or so). It's a combination of cold brew (french press, 24hr steep) and me finding the right beans+roast (typically city, no darker than full-city on the roast, African or Asian origin seem the best)

A properly heated/steamed milk (or cream) - about 140F - also reduces the need for added sugar sugar, since the natural sugars in milk are changed, and it's actually sweeter.

Sometimes it's the small changes.

[cjd]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Alright guys I need some help cuz I have no idea what to look for I need to replace these LED(or whatever they are) bulbs with green ones
What am I looking for here?

I've never seen these so don't know for sure, but perhaps this is what you want? Specifically the 70° viewing angle units. You'd need to do some checking, since the wrong specs will just burn them out. You won't be ordering there, but that might give you more specific information to search for some that sell single units.)

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by cjd

I've never seen these so don't know for sure, but perhaps this is what you want? Specifically the 70° viewing angle units. You'd need to do some checking, since the wrong specs will just burn them out. You won't be ordering there, but that might give you more specific information to search for some that sell single units.)

That looks just like them. How would I test the specs on the existing bulbs? There are a ton of options at the bottom of the page to choose from