Joined: Apr 06, 2008 Posts: 142 Location: 20/M/Hnts UK
Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 10:55 pm Post subject:
Wow,, seems like a lot of work! I guess my occasional dumbbell lifting/pressups isn't gonna do much lol. I can't be bothered to devote that much time/expense to working out though.
Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 110 Location: New Mexico, USA
Posted: Thu May 29, 2008 11:31 pm Post subject:
chris420 wrote:
Wow,, seems like a lot of work! I guess my occasional dumbbell lifting/pressups isn't gonna do much lol. I can't be bothered to devote that much time/expense to working out though.
It is a lot of work, but the benefits much outweigh the time expended.
And I can't help myself from laughing at your last sentence...You can't be bothered? Seems devotion and motivation are in short supply these days!
And it's really quite inexpensive my friend. A $20 Gym Membership or $50 worth of dumbells is really all you need to get going
I really want to start working out again. I just can't afford to go to the gym or buy some weights at the moment. About all I can do is eat right and do push ups and what not. Do you have any exercises you can give me to do that don't involve weights or anything?
Joined: Feb 03, 2008 Posts: 197 Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 4:54 am Post subject:
I've wanted to start a workout system for myself for over 5 years now, ive tried at-home stuff... free weights, sittups, pushups, etc. but I feel like it's just not enough. So i want to join a gym, badly. It's inspiring to see that someone else who has SA has found it beneficial for gaining respect and confidence.
I think i'll sign up next month at the local gym. Probably the best move i'll ever make. However, I heard that working out 5 days a week is the best way to go, but I see you only do it 3 days a week. Is it better to leave more time between workouts for your muscles to rebuild?
Dude ive been doing the same thing. Ive been lifting for about a year and a half now and my confidence has boosted. It makes me feel so good whenever I have a nice lift and when I catch girls loooking at me. haha. These girls are the ones that I used to be afraid to talk to at school, and then once they see me at the local gym its just like "haha yeah im not the pussy you think I am anymore." Feels so good
By the way mustang... what do you think of creatine? Ive been taking it the whole time that ive been lifting. Should I stop bc I heard that you can really screw up your kidneys.
Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 110 Location: New Mexico, USA
Posted: Sun Jun 08, 2008 5:49 am Post subject:
Skooter wrote:
I really want to start working out again. I just can't afford to go to the gym or buy some weights at the moment. About all I can do is eat right and do push ups and what not. Do you have any exercises you can give me to do that don't involve weights or anything?
If you have $50 I'd suggest buying weights. Low, Moderate, and a Heavy weight is all you need. You can only go so far using your body weight as a exercise device in muscle building; you can get toned as hell, but putting on weight will be extremely difficult.
-pushups
-incline pushups
-decline pushups
-sit ups
-chin ups
-weighted jogging/walking(pack a backpack full of books or anything heavy and walk or jog with it for 5-10 mins.)
ripewithdecay wrote:
I've wanted to start a workout system for myself for over 5 years now, ive tried at-home stuff... free weights, sittups, pushups, etc. but I feel like it's just not enough. So i want to join a gym, badly. It's inspiring to see that someone else who has SA has found it beneficial for gaining respect and confidence.
I think i'll sign up next month at the local gym. Probably the best move i'll ever make. However, I heard that working out 5 days a week is the best way to go, but I see you only do it 3 days a week. Is it better to leave more time between workouts for your muscles to rebuild?
If you have time to do 5 days a week than by all means my friend do it. I do 3 days a week due to my school/work schedule. Depending on the area of the body you worked before you may or may not need to rest between workout days. So if you do Biceps/Triceps/Delts/and Forearms on Monday...And Tuesday you do Legs....You won't need to rest because it's two different parts of the body that won't get overtrained if you work two days in a row.
With working out 5 days a week make sure to get sufficient rest; sleeping in and napping can be your best friend.
that1guy wrote:
Dude ive been doing the same thing. Ive been lifting for about a year and a half now and my confidence has boosted. It makes me feel so good whenever I have a nice lift and when I catch girls loooking at me. haha. These girls are the ones that I used to be afraid to talk to at school, and then once they see me at the local gym its just like "haha yeah im not the pussy you think I am anymore." Feels so good
By the way mustang... what do you think of creatine? Ive been taking it the whole time that ive been lifting. Should I stop bc I heard that you can really screw up your kidneys.
Glad to hear you've gained confidence man!
You won't technically screw up your kidneys; you'll just get kidney stones. Same as if you drank too much soda. Kidney stones aren't normally dangerous but they can hurt like hell...They range in shape and size...Some are rock shaped, some are spiked like a Sea Urchin. I don't think you want to try and pass one of those babies. Keep yourself hydrated with plenty of water and you should be fine. Try and keep an eye on your urination habbits...Taking a piss 4+ times a day is a good range...If your urine is dark, drink more...if it's clear, your doing good to keep your kidneys flushed.
If you have $50 I'd suggest buying weights. Low, Moderate, and a Heavy weight is all you need. You can only go so far using your body weight as a exercise device in muscle building; you can get toned as hell, but putting on weight will be extremely difficult.
Getting toned is what I'm most concerned about right now. If I have to I can borrow some weights though.
Joined: Mar 30, 2008 Posts: 110 Location: New Mexico, USA
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2008 2:17 am Post subject:
Skooter wrote:
mustang wrote:
If you have $50 I'd suggest buying weights. Low, Moderate, and a Heavy weight is all you need. You can only go so far using your body weight as a exercise device in muscle building; you can get toned as hell, but putting on weight will be extremely difficult.
Getting toned is what I'm most concerned about right now. If I have to I can borrow some weights though.
The major part of toning is eating clean. No fast food, no sodas, low fat, moderate carbs and high protein.
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
89 guests
16 members
Forum FAQ
Search
Profile
Private messages
Log in
Seems devotion and motivation are in short supply these days!
