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TRUE, of course. Just building up into it; no point smashing massively heavy weights before I have each exercises 'form' sorted out. Next week will be the start for me, past month has simply been about getting back into it.

lol, you got me worried after that comment - spent a few hrs last night reading up on the issue. Taking dextrose pre/post workout helps raise Insulin, which keeps cortisol in check. Gained some handy information from my reading last night, you make a good point. However, I feel that Im OK at this stage, Im recovering very well & feel I could hit the gym again in the evening (havent done so - yet). Really want to get to the gym again today, but 2days off while Im with my kids. Surprised at how well Ive recovered after each session. I know 2hrs might be pushing it a bit but Ive got the energy, determination and the will to push myself. If anything its not a bad thing through this initial "back to gym" period Im going through, as Im gaining muscle mass, strength & dropping body fat, but Im not working at smashing PB's...... Taking pre-workout: 6g jack3d, 20g protein, 30g dextrose, 5g BCAA's & 5g creatine Taking post-workout: 70g protein, 90g dextrose, 8g BCAA's & 8g creatine Going to add to pre-workout drink some Inner Armour TestPump; might help block estrogen & release testosterone (which would then block cortisol) Also grabbing to add to the post-workout drink some pure Glutamin for recovery & to help reduce catabolism. From Monday Im starting my split routine - will test it out for the week and adjust set volume accordingly to get the workout in within a 75min timeframe each day, as Ive got to balance gym workout from 6am & then University schedule

Yeah cheers mate - 2hr workout today, did 4 sets of 10 Stiff Legged Deadlifts; couple times the right knee gave way out to the right (same way it used to dislocate) because I put a small range of movement into the joint with the hip thrust; must keep the knee joints dead straight. Noticed it was more work on the lower back. Form was ok, only 30kg but Im in no rush to smash out the Mass - prefer perfect form over mass given the risk of injury. Next week I start a Split routine. Probably too much but will see a) how long it takes me, will only have say an hour from 6-7am pre-Uni, and b) how I feel about the exercises before changing it up too much. GYM_Schedule.docx Feel free to critique - cheers

Has to be stiff leg deadlifts, trying to ensure I have no knee movement during the up/down of the lift; only going down to upper shin height (until I get more flexability)

Finding good form for Deadlifts (without kneecaps, with popping patella tendons) sucks! Trying to find a happy zone. Split 2x callus's yesterday/today - going to have to purchase some "softcock" gloves Really effected todays workout. 20th session completed in 40days since starting (including Xmas+NY gym closure, plus half week off with bad back after moving house), thats good I feel. Average would be 90mins per session. Noticing that Im leaning out a bit (loss of flab) and have definitely gained decent strength. In a few weeks time will setup a split routine as I'll probably only have a little over an hour to workout @ 6am prior to Uni classes. Edit: started taking Scivision Xtend yesterday, 2 scoops in 1Lt water taken throughout the workout. No problems with energy levels. eating v.healthy meals too happy with that. Every good workout / every good meal is like a $$ in the bank - in a year from now will be a good investment.

How are you going with it?? Keep at it still Ash - almost 3 months gone (light shoulder work), time to build it up a bit?

You can buy your own TENS machine these days for not that much $$. Add in some research on exercises and the physio service doesnt really cut the mustard. Id suggest you try Terrys suggestion & give accupuncture a go. You may very well find it extremely helpful.

Fair call jet31. Will give my engine a proper push sometime around the middle of the year, & see where it ends up... My engine lost its ringlands so something wasn't right at some point in time. Would love to Nistune it (z32 ecu & harness) but lack the funds; the ecu setup in mine could be much better.

its all good. auto, 450cc injectors, ecu-flash tune + piggyback .... had 250rwkw at 16psi currently with forged bottom end has 230rwkw at 13psi (after 1000kms) will do a high boost tune sometime down the track, and expect maybe 270rwkw for 18psi, bit more if I go for 20psi. Look, I agree that youd be pushing to make the 300rwkw with 20psi in a manual with a fully tuneable ECU. But it shouldnt be a problem to reach 280+rwkw with it. To me its just a number Eventually will push it on the dyno to see where she gets up to, but happy enough with the performance as it is (better ecu + injectors would release a nice result, but TBH Im a bit over it all - its just a car to me now)

More weight isnt always better. My "warm up" exercise is standing calf raises, after stretches; been doing them in sets of 15 (6-7 sets generally) at either 100 or 110kg. Today went down to 50kg and did them real slow, nice and slow with a hold/contraction at the highest point of the raise - wowee!! Hardcore burn from it; cant wait 'till tomorrows set! Really showed me Form > Mass

Mike, something like Scivation Extend may help with covering the fatigue you are experiencing http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/sv/xtend.html Its the BCAA's that feed your muscle cells during & post workout, helping release ATP (cell energy). Ive ordered a tub & will see how it goes for me. Will use it during workout in my water bottle. Had a good 100min session just now, pretty stuffed After 17sessions Ive found Im now back to my starting weight (lost then gained 3kg); drinking heaps of water so most likely fluid retention along with some muscle growth / fat loss.

Are you sure its .76?? Most likely to be a .73AR internal wastegate Skyline housing from AVO turboworld http://www.avoturbo.com/pdf/gts_exhaust_housing.pdf Rated to between 280-300rwkw at around 20-22psi on 98Ron fuel. Nothing wrong with this exhaust housing whatsoever, been running it for a number of years. Spools up nicely, puts down the power well. "very shit" my arse

Go for it - Im looking to cut weight & then maintain, making slow gradual increases with lean muscle mass. No bulking up for me. From age 19 to early 20's I worked out at a gym and put on over 30kg of mass to my 2m tall frame. 78kg 6'8" to 110kg over 3yrs, a couple years later was at 118kg with home gym sessions. Great size. Surgeries depleted my attitude and ended up at 132kg, drinking 3 bottles of bourbon weekly (to wash down the pain pills). When I started my gym weight sessions 35 days ago I was 115kg, 15 sessions later Ive lost 2.5kg of mass but gained a bit of 'shape'. Hope to find a perfect zone at or under 110kg, gradually increasing muscle mass while decreasing body fat stores. Ive got my goals (physical & mental) & am working to achieve them, then maintain them

Same, lol

stupid comment was stupid. sorry. seems there are pre-workout drinks you sip during workouts that help release energy stores. hit the wall yesterday after 70mins, could have done with some extra energy!! probably because I didnt eat much the night before plus mondays session was heavy. worked though it - had to work out saturday nights drinks. today had no issues working upper body (after warmup lunges exercises + standing/seated calf raises for 20minutes) for over an hour; had plenty of energy. had to leave legs alone due to patella tendon bruising; not sure if it was 120kg cable leg presses or free weight leg extensions (seperated into bottom half & top half range of motion) that bruised me up a little. since starting on the jack3d every session (4-5x per week) has been over 90mins. pity Southbound gym is closed tomorrow, hit it up for a heavy session friday and then sunday. Loving it ! Seeing changes now Im 15 sessions in - calves are coming along, small spare tyre is reducing quickly, legs are firm, and back/neck/arms/chest are firming up nicely.

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Body: to fill out my 2m tall frame into a nice physique over the year. Mind: to successfully complete 1st year Medical radiation Science @ UniSA. Soul: to regain a healthy soul, only achievable with the above (healthy mind + body). Definately do-able now that Im no longer in pain (20+years of chronic knee pain, GONE!)

No, I dont mean self-discipline, moreso greater self discipline than what you would normally achieve. Focus, as "in the moment", "clarity", "concentrating on one aspect of your environment" (in this instance your current/next repition, the extra 2 sets you are about to tackle) I guess its hard to explain. The Arginine improves blood flow and nutrient delivery to muscles, helping deliver the Creatine and Beta Analine to the muscles to help reduce fatigue & increase endurance; its the caffeine and DMAA that provide a stimulant effect. As a whole Ive found it works in a positive way for me in the short time Ive been using it. No side effects for me, and Im enjoying my gym sessions more than ever.

the energy comes from within - no drink can give you "extra" energy. Its the FOCUS that it affords you that is worth while. Since taking jack3d my session length has increased by over 50% (90min weight workouts instead of 50mins +10 on bike) and I literally have to tell myself thats enough. My focus on each repetition is greater than what it was - I find it works for me

Interesting article on preworkout supplements. http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-01-17/pre-workout-supplements/3774122 I started my supps last week, and take 5g of Jack3d preworkout. Gives me awesome focus, and have the energy to workout hard for over 90mins. No tingles or 'weirdness' for me, just good mental focus. Added in leg extensions today - awesome!! Very happy with that.

I say half-arsed 'cause they never do all that I ask. Simple things mate; such as replace broken turbo water line when engine was out (instead they do a dodgy fix, then charge me again to do another dodgy fix to fix up the dodgyness), other things like giving back my window washer ability which they removed years ago, in fact theres a heap of things Ive asked to be done that I end up needing to go back and ask to get done. Never ending loop. I say the engine is running very well as it is. Probably the best its ever run. Great power for 13psi, economical tune - Im happy with that. But once the hiboost tune is performed I doubt I'll be back for more tunes due to a) distance from me, b) funds due to being a student, and c) over it. Its just a car to me now; I can do the general maintenance work so there shouldnt be a need to head back after the next tune. Yeah man, got off all medication in September and moving forward with great pace! Hitting the gym again (11 sessions in) & having great leg progress, added in leg extensions today with no issues and pushing out reps of 110kg for leg press - up from 40kg 4 weeks ago. Most importantly - NO KNEE PAIN !!!!!!! Over the moon. Life is good again. Ryan - I say go for it mate.

Yeah Ryan - I know. Its the tuners way to get you back out there to spend more coin at another appointment. Car is driving very well at the moment, will have a hi-boost tune done sometime down the track & then find a new tuner who is much closer to home (cant be f**ked heading out other side of town every time, arranging lifts etc., only to have half-arsed work performed). In awesome news, recieved 1st round offer to study my first choice (medical imaging). Has a Tertiary Entrance Rank of 99.05! Adult re-entry for teh winnah!!

Had a leg only day today (and for me thats a big thing!). Found roman deadlifts to be not so good - patela tendons click and lock even though its only a slight knee movement; probably better off doing straight leg deadlifts. Bit weird considering I can now push 110kg seated cable leg press (5x10 reps) + 5x15 100kg. In this instance best to listen to my body on what I can/cant do. Added in reverse seated cable leg extension (leg retraction I guess?) after my hamstring curls. 45mins leg workout, 5min gut & 10min bike seems good. edit: oh, and adding in a little extra dextrose monohydrate takes away the dodgy BCAA powder taste - post shake tastes goooood!!!

hey Mike - yes literally, one kneecap in a jar above the fridge & the other I wasnt allowed to keep. No replacements, simply no kneecaps (double patellectomy) with wedges anchoring the patella tendons to the tibia (high tibial tubercle osteotomy), after one dozen knee surgeries. Hit the gym again this morning, didnt feel up for it but had a good workout. Every second session Im finding the weight for seated cable leg press is ok, now ready to try 110kg next session, up from 40 when I started 3.5weeks ago. No lingering soreness from the patella tendons, so pretty much Im in a good zone right now - No knee pain for the 1st time in over 20yrs!!! Woot! Will add in roman deadlifts next session tomorrow morning, thanks for the suggestion Joe. edit - oh, should report that the BCAA powder makes my post-shake taste pretty bad!