2013 FITNESS CHALLENGE

[underthebar]

I have a friend who spends 2 hours in the gym on a regular basis.

I tried working out with him one day, but I couldn't. He likes to talk to everyone too much inbetween sets and it takes him too long to accomplish what I can do much faster. Granted, the dude is a beast and can throw around some weight. I just don't have the patience to work out with him.

I have to stay focused and get through with what I want to accomplish. Standing around just makes me lazy.

The problem is, that without moving that much weight you don't understand that as intensity rises, rest periods must lenghten.

[Fresh Tendrils]

Re: 2013 FITNESS CHALLENGE

I didn't belittle anybody in my first post. Or any post for that matter. I said his article was fear mongering.

Right, but that's all you said. Nothing to back-up your claim. Post advice if you have it or corrections if needed and leave the color commentary at the door. It doesn't suit you or this thread.

[VTPack919]

Re: 2013 FITNESS CHALLENGE

The problem is, that without moving that much weight you don't understand that as intensity rises, rest periods must lenghten.

To not sound like an ***. Here is how you should word that:

"That might be because as the intensity of your work out rises, you must also lengthen your rest periods."

Negative word choices:

"The problem is"

"What you don't understand"

These are good life lessons as well. If you need anymore help pm me brother. These should help you sound less condescending in the future.

[JODYE]

Re: 2013 FITNESS CHALLENGE

The problem is, that without moving that much weight you don't understand that as intensity rises, rest periods must lenghten.

You're spewing nonsense in here like it's complete factual information, most without any context. Depending on what you are trying to achieve rest periods and intensity aren't completely parallel with one another.

Soooo, if you can't respond in a constructive positive manner, do us all a favor and take your testosterone infused, condescending, misinformed responses and:

[underthebar]

You're spewing nonsense in here like it's complete factual information, most without any context. Depending on what you are trying to achieve rest periods and intensity aren't completely parallel with one another.

They are actually. If you hit a squat at say 90% (high intensity) and rest for 30 seconds. You will not be able to hit another squat at 90%. Thus the intensity must be lowered.

The amount of time is somewhat variable depending on one's level of conditioning, but regardless. If intensity goes up, so does the length of rest.

[JODYE]

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What are you referring to?

90% effort, or 90% maximum capacity of weight?

Because effort has nothing to do with length of rest. Maintaining intensity is directly related to building muscle endurance which is achieved by getting into the habit of taking shorter rest periods and maintaining intensity over longer periods of time.

Nothing has to do anything. The way you train your body controls your ability to maintain intensity.

[underthebar]

No, intensity has a set definition and has for decades... dating back to Eastern block texts pertaining to strength and conditioning training.

Intensity is defined as degree of effort when comapred to maximum capacity.

You cannot train multiple sets at high intensity without longer rest periods. This is impossible.

[AUChase]

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Meaningless numbers are meaningless.

[underthebar]

Meaningless numbers are meaningless.

Yeah, it's just the basis for the strength and conditioning training for pretty much every sport, and every athlete you have ever seen. Nobody here probably likes sports anyway.

Meaningless.

[VTPack919]

Re: 2013 FITNESS CHALLENGE

Yeah, it's just the basis for the strength and conditioning training for pretty much every sport, and every athlete you have ever seen. Nobody here probably likes sports anyway.

Meaningless.

Okay, proved your point, now you can go away right?

[Brandwin]

Re: 2013 FITNESS CHALLENGE

So...

I don't know if I am going about this all the right way. I am using the Weight Watchers point system, and I am working with a trainer, and I have seen results. I am sure there are things I could do better, but I have cut out soda and sweets - (although I have had a sweet tea or two) and I have cutback on fried food. I think it's okay if every now and then I treat my self. This Sunday if I feel like getting some fajita burritos or want a burger tomorrow for lunch, it's okay as long as I don't eat it all the time, get the super size meal, a soda and a dessert with it. If I still drink water, use portion control, I should still be able to enjoy foods that I like, correct?

Like I said before, there just seems to be so much information out there, some pull you one way, while the next article I read pulls me the opposite way. I also know, what works for one person may not work for me.

[underthebar]

Yes, sounds like you are doing it right.

[AUChase]

Re: 2013 FITNESS CHALLENGE

Your situation is a little different, but I think you have the right mentality.

I cut sodas, sweets, fried foods, and started running every day and I dropped those 20lbs like a bad habit. It won't happen at once, but once you speed up your metabolism and you notice that you aren't getting as full on those smaller healthier meals, you will start seeing the weight go.

I got frustrated because I was stuck at 215 for a few weeks even though I was working my *** off and then I started losing a pound or two every few days.

I only ate unhealthy when going on dates and the occasional weekend meal and it didn't hurt me at all. If you don't eat something you really want from time to time, you may splurge when you finally do break down and eat it.

So yeah.. I think you got it right.

[8]

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So this is still going on huh...

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[AUChase]

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I would try that, but I think my dog and cat would get seriously injured.