2014 FITNESS CHALLENGE

[SuperBowlNachos]

Re: 2014 FITNESS CHALLENGE

Both my daughter and I have entered the Tough Mudder in West Virginia on September 27th. No more motivation needed now as I am excited.

One bit of advice for those things. Wear cleats.

[Rules]

Re: 2014 FITNESS CHALLENGE

One bit of advice for those things. Wear cleats.

Ordered a pair of these as I don't want to injure anyone.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[DJ]

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I guess I had tricked myself into believing it hadn't been that long since I had actually been a gym. The DOMS are ridiculous this week! I was talking with my wife last night about it after my workout (I'll post that below in a minute) and we figured out it had been at least 7 months since I had actually gone to a gym and lifted weights.

So, what that means for me is that the focus on the short-term is to rebuild my muscle endurance. My one-set strength is still pretty decent, thanks to all the years I had lifted weights in the past, but when I get to that 2nd, 3rd and 4th set, the number of reps with the same weight drastically decreases.

I'll still do a heavy day (3x5-6 reps), but will do a light day (2x15) and a mid-range day (3x10-12) to get the muscles used to working again.

As mentioned, I hit the gym after work last night and did a 2x15 day

Leg Press
Calf Raises
Incline DB Bench Press
DB Bent Rows
DB Shoulder Lateral Raises
DB Curls
Triceps Rope Extensions
Stretching

[Kearnzo]

Re: 2014 FITNESS CHALLENGE

Ordered a pair of these as I don't want to injure anyone.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Good choice in shoes. Yeah, cleats would be a bad idea. I know there were instances in the Spartan Race where my feet would have been literally in someones face, so they would have caughten a spike in the eye. All you need for these types of races are a good pair of trail running shoes.

One warning though. Don't fall in love with the shoes, as they'll likely be mangled at the end of the race.

[mattsb84]

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Both my daughter and I have entered the Tough Mudder in West Virginia on September 27th. No more motivation needed now as I am excited.

Start running hills. I did that one last year and it was brutal. Weather should be better that time of year though.

[stlstudios189]

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Started the year at 286 lbs, kicked the diet in gear cutting carbs and timing my meals better. Upped my cardio to 4 days a week 45 minutes. Working around a shoulder injury and still hitting the weights, bench press is down from 315 for a ten set to 295 but I will live.


Today's weight 265 already

[Scott]

Re: 2014 FITNESS CHALLENGE

Anyone have recommendations for a good protein powder?


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[mattsb84]

Re: 2014 FITNESS CHALLENGE

Anyone have recommendations for a good protein powder?


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I use ON(both whey and casein)..kind of getting pricey but it doesnt have much filler, tastes good with just water too (might be an acquired taste).

[Scott]

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I use ON(both whey and casein)..kind of getting pricey but it doesnt have much filler, tastes good with just water too (might be an acquired taste).

Do you use both? I currently take the ON Whey, but am looking at others...Maybe i'll try the casein

[Feared]

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I'm currently using Cellucor Whey. Each flavor is slightly different but the Profile is really solid usually you're getting about 1.5 Fat, 3 Carbs, and 25 grams of Protein in a 34 gram scoop; and the taste is great. I've had Cinnamon Swirl, Cookies and Cream and Peanut Butter Marsh-mellow.

Cinnamon Swirl is delicious.

[DJ]

Re: 2014 FITNESS CHALLENGE

Anyone have recommendations for a good protein powder?


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I'm a fan of Muscle Milk (it's gluten-free which is key for me with a gluten intolerance), although I use the RTD (ready to drink) because the powders aren't all GF.

Met-Rx is another brand I've used for years.

[Scott]

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Have any of you guys tried BSN Syntha-6?

[WTF]

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Syntha 6 is delicious. I think a bit overpriced, but I guess taste matters.

[8]

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I use ON gold standard whey extreme milk chocolate flavor. Tastes pretty good with just water. First time I tasted it I thought it was kind of like a cold hot chocolate, if that makes any sense.

[KG]

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Have any of you guys tried BSN Syntha-6?

I have the chocolate and vanilla milkshake. The vanilla milkshake is great. It can be expensive but you can catch it on sale at places like GNC.