Gym And Supplement Discussion

[bozodos]

Start doing weight training.

[The Bogan]

You are what you eat MrC

[No Crust Racing]

I might have an overly simplistic view or maybe my desired outcomes are just really easy to achieve because they are minor but for me it's as simple as when I want to gain weight or get bigger I do heavier weights and eat more protien/carbs etc and when I wanna lean off a little or drop weight I do a bit more cardio and cut back a little on the calories and that seems to work fine enough.

If you wanna drop 10kg, what are you doing to achieve it? I'd like to think you've already looked at your diet and tried to cut back on fats/sugars, unnecessary carbs etc, and that you're doing sufficient exercise for your calorie intake. That is, you should have a bit of a calorie deficit.

If you're doing those things, properly, you should be losing weight. If you're not losing weight then you're still eating too much or not exercising enough for what you eat so change it.

[France]

I totally agree with this. If someone is on the gear why do they feel they have to lie about it.

Well anabolic steroids are illegal, so those who do choose to take gear would be disinclined to admit their own usage of the drugs as they do not want to incriminate themselves by stating it outright.

Secondly, roids are generally frowned upon amongst the general public and is seen to be taboo to most due to the negative stigma portrayed by the media.

Lastly, for well known figures in the fitness/bodybuilding industry, admitting to steroid use can definitely ruin their chances of getting a sponsorship or even terminate their current sponsorship - once again due to the negative portrayal of steroids in the public.

There are more reasons why but those are the main ones in my opinion.

However, i think you'll find that if you ask the biggest guy in your gym in a private conversation, they will more than likely be open and honest about their steroid use.

[vspecIInur]

I've recently adapted to arching my back with my legs tucked in tight (mimics decline) i.e. using more of the other muscles rather than relying on just shoulders to help you push. Decline you actually use chest, shoulders and tri's a lot more hence why you can lift more.

[Trozzle]

I just do flat/incline bench and weighted dips. Been focusing more on incline recently though.

[bozodos]

[No Crust Racing]

LOL WTF

[Trozzle]

Don't my first squat session in a while since pissing off my patella tendon....Oh fark I'm screwed after only 1 set, which is 20kg less than last time. So much for all that riding at least helping maintain anything lol. Guess I must be riding the wrong bike amirite?

[L33SH]

Don't my first squat session in a while since pissing off my patella tendon....Oh fark I'm screwed after only 1 set, which is 20kg less than last time. So much for all that riding at least helping maintain anything lol. Guess I must be riding the wrong bike amirite?

I've just been to the osteopath after squats aggravated my injury last night (on the right side, not my injured left side). Be careful Troy, it's not worth having a constant injury

[Trozzle]

Sorry should've been clearer - exhausted and sore kinda screwed lol

[L33SH]

Sorry should've been clearer - exhausted and sore kinda screwed lol

Fair enough, just hope you don't aggravate your pre existing patella injury

[Trozzle]

I've pissed it off a couple of times in the past, just requires rest lol. Think I overdid it on the rest period this time coz I've gotten so into riding I just didn't care for leg day lol...was too sore most days anyway

[L33SH]

I've pissed it off a couple of times in the past, just requires rest lol. Think I overdid it on the rest period this time coz I've gotten so into riding I just didn't care for leg day lol...was too sore most days anyway

ah yeah cool, well good luck with getting back into squats!

[TREGTR]

Has anyone had any success at naturally getting a decent six pack. Over eating 40% Protein; 40% Carb and 20% good fats - plus epic core workouts followed by lean protein shake for no massively appreciable gain. Helpful comment from someone that's done it would be appreciated I understand it's eating regime that achieves this result.

[jangles]

Has anyone had any success at naturally getting a decent six pack. Over eating 40% Protein; 40% Carb and 20% good fats - plus epic core workouts followed by lean protein shake for no massively appreciable gain. Helpful comment from someone that's done it would be appreciated I understand it's eating regime that achieves this result.

What do you class as an epic core work out?

[TREGTR]

roughly 45 mins twice a day - plank up, side plank, T-Stabilisation, Fitness ball Atomic Push-ups, fitness ball rollout, Mountain climber, V-Up, Wood Chop with fitness ball, Fitness ball Russian twists both reg and seated, leg raises, penguin crunches, - all sets of three with between 15 and 20 repetitions, others to fail and 2 min ergometer to fail.

[MrClandestine]

If you wanna drop 10kg, what are you doing to achieve it? I'd like to think you've already looked at your diet and tried to cut back on fats/sugars, unnecessary carbs etc, and that you're doing sufficient exercise for your calorie intake. That is, you should have a bit of a calorie deficit.

If you're doing those things, properly, you should be losing weight. If you're not losing weight then you're still eating too much or not exercising enough for what you eat so change it.

My workout over the past few days in this holiday period using all the free time i can

Sunday:

4km Bike Ride in arvo

3.5km walk around the suburbs

3km run on the treadmill at the gym,

added on to that 9km bike to the gym and back

Monday:

3-4km Bike Ride Arvo

4km walk around the suburbs

3km run on the treadmill at the gym,

added on to that 9km bike to the gym and back

Today:

25km bike ride to the inner city Melbourne, taking the train back

3.5 walk around the burbs

planning to gym later biking it and back

Edited January 7, 2014 by MrClandestine

[Birds]

What do you mean by "naturally"? Without steroids / he who must not be named?

[Birds]

roughly 45 mins twice a day - plank up, side plank, T-Stabilisation, Fitness ball Atomic Push-ups, fitness ball rollout, Mountain climber, V-Up, Wood Chop with fitness ball, Fitness ball Russian twists both reg and seated, leg raises, penguin crunches, - all sets of three with between 15 and 20 repetitions, others to fail and 2 min ergometer to fail.

That truly is an epic core workout, but it'll do little to get you a six pack...