Train like a bender ! (IRL WORKOUT)

[stoic island]

help me to find my leg

[tardy tulip]

Have you tried retracing your steps

Where'd you last put it

[stoic island]

well you have to ask to the mods

[real iron]

walking is totally underrated, ppl should do it more often

[burnt fulcrum]

Real.

I love walking

[stoic island]

is true

is really relaxing

[real iron]

its too bad not a lot of good palces here to walk

[real iron]

i like to lsiten to podcast/youtube videos whiel lsitening, its the best

[stoic island]

zhao are you still crazy?

[real iron]

of course im not

[stoic island]

so you are better in the spirit world

[real iron]

[shrewd abyss]

https://youtu.be/qExVlz3zb0k?si=GaLuZTpc9ozXwmrU

Big bender vibes

[empty wigeon]

hi

[burnt fulcrum]

Filipino mentioned?

[idle tartan]

May napakinggan akong Pinoy? (I heard someone's a Filipino?)

[quartz stream]

Flameo luitenant_phantom, you just advanced to the rank of Beginner!

[topaz fjord]

Don't get too excited, my Filipino roots only go as deep as a puddle when it comes to my overall character

[tranquil ridge]

i started training again

[shrewd abyss]

@idle tartan @topaz fjord @burnt fulcrum y’all know the YTer Mikey Bustos?

[topaz fjord]

Not I

[shrewd abyss]

D@¥MM1T skinned my shins super badly tripping over something in the dark …..

Don’t think I’m gonna want to do calisthenics today. 😭

[idle tartan]

Mikey boi!

[fallow flint]

I need to start again LOLLL

[gaunt needle]

i just do light workouts at home these days to gain motivation to going to the gym again maybe that would help u like it’s helping me ?

[shrewd abyss]

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1lp79iK8YmqyQ2iq1d9oGnSpIRlPLavJH/view?usp=drivesdk

^home-brew cardio, with a couple instances of pseudo-bending moves hahahaha

[empty wigeon]

hi

[burnt fulcrum]

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTLn45yR4/

[gaunt needle]

😭😭

[topaz fjord]

Gym was closed last night for Memorial Day, sucks

[dusk lantern]

Memorial Days a good day to load up on carbs and protein

[uncut zephyr]

Everyday I walk 3 miles now lmao

UCLA campus so big

[fallow flint]

LOL STILL PROCRASTINATING HELPPPPPO

Inspo would be to do a ty lee cosplay

Then a korra but I gotta be shredded LOLL WHICH IS NEAR IMPOSSIBLE

[glass birch]

Definitely not impossible!! You can do it!

[dusk lantern]

Takes work of both dieting and fasting

[twin ledge]

Started benching for the first time a short while ago, 40kg first try which is not too bad!

Goal of 65kg by summer's end

[shrewd abyss]

This is just internalized body shaming, TBH

same thing happens when ppl try to police fat cosplayers

[shrewd abyss]

?

building muscle doesn’t necessarily require fasting

In fact it’s counterproductive, to my knowledge.

You mean weight loss? Even then, it’s not strictly necessary

not that there’s anything wrong with fasting

Some people just might not want to do it or have life demands that don’t allow it

[shrewd abyss]

I mean, your body can only absorb a certain amount of protein a day, (and it’s not as much as people think, even maximally working out. The rest just goes to energy or fat storage) and excess carbs just go to fat storage. Unless this wasn’t implying an off day?

[burnt fulcrum]

…

…

…………..

[fallow flint]

Well not exactly, I’m extremely happy with how I look. I just think it would be more accurate if I had bigger arms (which I currently don’t) this is a work out thread after all

[fallow flint]

DAMNNNNNN

[dusk lantern]

@shrewd abyss

1. Intermittent fasting is said to be one of the steps for getting a shredded look while cutting calories
2. I meant that since you'd have foods like burgers and hot dogs on Memorial Day - a rest day, it would be a combination of protein and carbs

[hollow scroll]

Are there any at home workout plans

[iron trout]

I assume they mean for visible and defined muscles. for example for abs, you have to have a low enough body fat percentage for them to show whether or not you got them built. Building muscle anmd strength doesn't require fasting, but having defined and what some would call a 'shredded' look, you need a low body fat %

[iron trout]

check out pinterest, google, or even reddit, search for those based/made for ur specific goals you want out of working out. if you don't yet have specific goals -- decide on some.

[real iron]

WOOT WOOT, LETS GOOO

benching is tough, keep at it!

[glass birch]

no no fasting is never needed, or dieting as such, The only thing that matters is counting calories.

Fasting only gives a short day better look for that day because you have not eaten, and itl fluctuate your weight more than just holding yourself to X calories a day.

[topaz fjord]

You need to get the necessary nutrients as well. If you plan on building muscle then you need to consume the appropriate amount of protein per day. If you plan on doing fat loss then you need to minimize the amount of fat you eat, or at least keep an eye out for it so you don't lose yourself.

[shrewd abyss]

Oh sure but intermittent fasting isn’t truly “fasting.”

Some people intermittent fast with 2000 calories so that they aren’t even cutting anything. Still counts.

Yeah but like I said, protein merely goes to energy or fat storage if it’s not being used. So there’s no ‘loading up’ that’s gonna help the next day. You’re just eating extra food. (Which is fine. ‘Shredded’ is not a measure of health)

@iron trout

[shrewd abyss]

Counting calories IS dieting. : /

Also, as said in above message, if they’re talking about intermittent fasting, that can be normal amount of calories, OR reduced.

Many people find that if they eat in that different pattern, they don’t even have to cut. Something about your body editing your energy-seeking towards fat rather than seeking to replenish blood sugar through cravings.

[shrewd abyss]

Actually, the whole purpose of Keto (which is ok for short term but not long term) is to eat mostly fat because, again, like above message, it trains your body to burn fat and not blood sugar.

Fat has been demonized a lot, but if it’s primarily healthy fats, (like nuts for instance, or local pasture-raised animal products) there’s nothing wrong with it.

[glass birch]

Sorry do you have a source for this, because I dont think you can train your body to target fat etc and about the different patterns you WILL NOT lose weight without eating less calories than your maintaince so the different patterns is just a coincident many see as they just arent eating as much

[shrewd abyss]

Here’s a primer on why “calories in calories out” is a flawed and outdated concept

I’ll look for the training-to-fat thing in the meantime

https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/stop-counting-calories

[uncut zephyr]

Fat targetting is indeed a mythski

also intermetint is a valid way, but always consult a real doctor for med advice

[ruby hollow]

yeshhh

ive tried intermittent fasting before but like it only did so much you know? if you want long term weight loss, then a change in diet and exercise is important to maintain

[uncut zephyr]

yeah for me Intermittent is just a reset/disciplinary thing

[shrewd abyss]

Oh I’m sure it is with regards to what types of /exercise/, though I haven’t looked into HIIT training yet.

Anyway

@glass birch @topaz fjord @uncut zephyr https://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/keto-diet-science-how-your-body-burns-fat

[shrewd abyss]

intermittent /is/ a change in diet…

If you have any evidence that indicates is detrimental, like Keto is, for the long term (including eating a normal number of calories IN the eating pattern) then please supply it.

[uncut zephyr]

The problem is targeted loss is holistic loss, so no matter how hard you try to lose X body region fat, the whole body loses fat simultaneously.

keto works tho

like thats real science

[shrewd abyss]

Yeah, that wasn’t the claim.

Maybe re-read.

[uncut zephyr]

I don't need to reread because I wasn't responding to your article.

[shrewd abyss]

You appear to have been responding to the word ‘targeting’ without noting the context or how it was used.

[uncut zephyr]

https://tenor.com/view/turning-red-mei-mei-gif-25181250

i think matt + Nikki are okie with my context and use

[shrewd abyss]

I mean yeah, you can bring up an entirety new topic

As long as everyone understands the “myth” sentence is totally unrelated to the discussion that was going on.

[uncut zephyr]

wut

are you gaslighting me rn

💀

[shrewd abyss]

Please quote the statement that you were responding to, that you think it applies to. There isn’t one.

You brought up something entirely different, because you misread some statement before it.

[uncut zephyr]

im done bruh

have fun ig

[shrewd abyss]

I mean, how hard is it to just say “I made a mistake”

It’s not that big a deal.

Instead, grabbed for the first buzzword you can think of…

[uncut zephyr]

Yk what

i was tryna add on to what i was talking to nikki about mb for timing it bad

[shrewd abyss]

Oh …. That’s what the “Reply” function is for …

so it displays what you’re referring to

[uncut zephyr]

No need to be so rude about it

[shrewd abyss]

you neglected to Reply, so what it looked like was you accusing someone of spreading a myth …

Use “Reply” and stuff like this won’t happen.

Simple as.

You even got confused yourself there for a moment…

[uncut zephyr]

[vagrant garden]

And now i am using for you to drop this sassy behavior. Or dont and find out what happens

[wheat tusk]

Shoutout to intermittent fasting. Helped me lose 30 pounds

[uncut zephyr]

yeah man

its not a bad thing

u know what is best for ur body yk

[wheat tusk]

Yeah. I also do CICO along with counting calories.

[uncut zephyr]

Oh whats CICO?

I don't think I have encountered

[wheat tusk]

Calories in calories out

[uncut zephyr]

oHHH SHIT

CICO

i do it but never called it that LMAO

[wheat tusk]

I’m sure that’s the official label for it lol

[uncut zephyr]

no no you are right i just never had a name

i said the whole ass line of words 💀

[ruby hollow]

honestly i was talking about eating healthy as the diet/nutrition thing i brought up earlier lol not just cutting down calories and stuff but hey whatever works for someone individually works

[uncut zephyr]

ye

[wheat tusk]

Diet is so tough to be consistent with

[uncut zephyr]

yeah bro i get it

[topaz fjord]

I was pinged twice, what happened?

[topaz fjord]

I disagree, I have been following a chicken and brown rice diet for a good 2.5 years now and I don't see myself stopping, unless it is for a financial reason

[dusk lantern]

I think it was from MettaStella but she left

[wheat tusk]

Yeah that’s what I do too but when I go out to a function it’s hard to not eat more than I should.

Maybe it’s just me

[topaz fjord]

When I eat out I often stay within the boundaries of my goal, meaning that I try to make sure it was still productive to my overall goal

That is what I usually be to be a good counter to the whole temptation of pigging out

[novel zealot]

it also helps to think about the good things at least for me, like adding things doesn’t take any of the good away it just makes it more fun lol

as long as it’s actually balanced to what i know my body needs i can do a pretty good reward system

i am also someone who is trying to gain weight though, still i need to have less of certain things i like to get more protein in my diet lol

[fallow flint]

Hold me accountable LOL IM GONNA START WORKING OUT RIGHT NOW ALL THE WAY TILL THE END OF JULY AND SEE IF THERES ANYTHING

THAT CHANGED ^

[ruby hollow]

LETS GOOOO you got this!!!!

[fallow flint]

HECK YEAHHHH

Im gonna take measurements afterwards

Warm up for arms and then I’ll stretch and do push ups https://youtu.be/T-bVqdhqW2U?si=QR7HfzGy6UeYloxS

[ruby hollow]

ooooooo i really need to do a arm workout ngl

but i'm so weak in my upper body its like not even funny lol

[fallow flint]

LOL I feel you!! The video looks easy until you start doing it

You don’t need weights or anything and your not sore afterwards

[ruby hollow]

hmmmmm i should try that but i also have dumbbells so i can look at videos with those too i just need to make time

[fallow flint]

Hopefully with summer coming up more spare time can find its way to you thats the one thing i’ve been struggling with as well

https://youtu.be/hR1ZgDQqyVI?si=mvYmG8EOCwOrlR8c trying out another one of her videos because the arm one was encouraging LMAOOO

[ruby hollow]

yesssss but you got this bun!

[fallow flint]

Took my measurements for the break

Day one:
29in waist
33in belly button
34.5in hips

125.5 lbs

[real iron]

holy lol

whenever diet comes up theres bound to be arguments 🤣

[glass birch]

This has good points but overall is a load of rubbish. Yes each persons body metabolises different and that would affect the number of calories that person could eat, but once youve found your maintaince calories, Eating less than that should always unless special circumstances result in weight loss. If i maintain at 2,000 calories but everyday only eat 1,500 calories of donuts I'm still going to lose weight.

Keto may help with burning body fat, but keto diet is not sustainable because you are cutting out carbs. And for each 1g of Carbs it attaches itself to 3g of water. Meaning most of the weight you are losing is water weight and the instant you start eating carbs again the weight is going to come straight back on, and be disappointing.

[glass birch]

Wishing you luck!!!!

[novel zealot]

the water retention is a big one for me😭 i love carbs and sodium and am a bio fem so my body loves to fluctuate lol

[topaz fjord]

Exactly. I and many others have made the mistake of eating nothing but chicken breast and rice as our main meal before getting sick of it. I decided, "Fuck it, might as well make it delicious." Been making chicken teriyaki with brown rice and it is so good. So good that I actually don't see myself switching to something else.

[novel zealot]

this!! healthy doesn't have to be boring

[topaz fjord]

On the topic of my chicken teritaki, here it is

[iron trout]

yeah they're have a bit of a sensitive fit so just don't worry about it bro

[uncut zephyr]

oh yeah lmao dw

its been resolved 💀

[iron trout]

rad :)

[uncut zephyr]

LMAO yeah

[iron trout]

be careful of media promoting quick fat loss (like for this one suggesting 7 days), its just a gimmick. significant fat loss is going to take at least a few months (of consistent and proper training)

massive amount of bodily change typically won't be happening in such a fast manner, and if it does by some method, something unhealthy is going on -- very harsh on the body.

[fallow flint]

Everytime I laugh my lower abdomen hurts from yesterday LOL

[fallow flint]

I know!! I don’t expect to start losing weight or even getting muscle for at least a little while! I just used this video because of the encouragement throughout

[fallow flint]

Workout time will send a text when im done

First ab work out done

[burnt fulcrum]

Girl what were you doing?😭

[junior bluff]

how's it going

[glass birch]

btw ensure you had a rest day :) dont want to workout every muscle every day haha. But wooo

[real iron]

what is ur workout routine these days bro?

[wheat tusk]

https://tenor.com/view/my-first-girlfriend-turned-into-the-moon-thats-rough-that-rough-buddy-avatar-avatar-the-last-airbender-gif-5710468

[burnt fulcrum]

Anybody know a good tutorial for beginning free weights/lifting?

I have no clue what im doing

But would like to start

I just need it explained in noob terms

[fallow flint]

LOL IT WENT GOOD!! I had to take a break inbetween sets LMAOAOAOOA

[fallow flint]

if I take a rest day I will give up completely LOL

https://tenor.com/view/spongebob-squarepants-mr-krabs-countdown-gif-17524758

Give it up for day 3

Arms done

Standing abs done im gonna take a break

[uncut zephyr]

Bun

[fallow flint]

Jay

[uncut zephyr]

I didn’t know you gym

[fallow flint]

WHY DO I HAVE HICCUPS LMAO

[uncut zephyr]

eat

[fallow flint]

I have been trying to work out consistently for years but always give up after like two-four weeks LMAO

[uncut zephyr]

me ngl

[fallow flint]

LMFAOAOAOOA

ITS SO HARD

[hollow scroll]

Nuuuu I hope the hiccups go away soon for u

[fallow flint]

BUT I WANNA GET A TY LEE AND KORRA COSPLAY

[uncut zephyr]

I wanna

[fallow flint]

LOL TY TORI

[uncut zephyr]

I wanna Ozai cosplay

[fallow flint]

SOAK

[uncut zephyr]

Fuck

[fallow flint]

LMFAOAOAOOAOA

[uncut zephyr]

NO

[fallow flint]

SOAK COSPLAY

[fallow flint]

PLEASE I WOULD JUMP OFF A CLIFF

[uncut zephyr]

HUH

[uncut zephyr]

ozai finale

[fallow flint]

/POS

[uncut zephyr]

I need more abs

and back

[fallow flint]

They gonna have to recast live action ozai

[hollow scroll]

Wait so shirtless?

[uncut zephyr]

and fuck me I gotta grow my hair back out

[fallow flint]

Go make ozakku cannon

[uncut zephyr]

https://tenor.com/view/wave-fire-lord-avatar-the-last-air-bender-ozai-gif-18168196

Yes

[hollow scroll]

I was going to say if you do that then go to a convention and take a picture with Mark Hamil because he voices Ozai

But after reading that

I don’t think that was possible

[uncut zephyr]

LMAO

Bruh I have so much I gotta do for back

and shoulder god damn

fuckkkkkkk man i can’t do this with med sckoll

[fallow flint]

My new goals

LMFAOAOAOAOOA

TY LEE IS SHOOTING TOO LOW ‼️‼️‼️‼️ WE GOING FOR OZAI GAINS

[uncut zephyr]

OZAI

BROZAI

I’m changing my Instagram handle

[fallow flint]

STOP

The standing abs workout I did https://youtu.be/QKCkO9fy9O4?si=8odhyZxKRW8LV5cH

[uncut zephyr]

NOOOO

SOMEOEN ALREADY HAS BROZAI

[fallow flint]

ARE U JOKING

The arms https://youtu.be/jXm0y-csiuE?si=GHw_BER4VtEhe4Fb

[uncut zephyr]

Oh shit

BROZAI ISNT EVEN AN ACTIVE SCC IM SO MAD

[topaz fjord]

Anything specific?

[real iron]

ur in luck theres TONS of resources, the issue is bc theres so much, can u define what ur goals are? so maybe we can narrow down the recommendations.

[burnt fulcrum]

I want to build my upper body strength and grow my arms a lil (especially biceps) . Also grow my quads and calves. And increase my mobility. But there are some things im not sure I can do bc of my height (like pull ups or certain machines)

Also i cant get too crazy with bending bc i had back surgery

[real iron]

thats great, so overall just build muscle and mobility. what do u have access to? like gym, weights, etc. etc.?

and do u have any preference on what u think u'd like to do?

[fallow flint]

Day four is done

My sides hurt LOL

[twin ledge]

abs and legs today

[burnt fulcrum]

Rn im going to planet fitness and maybe a gym close to my house if i dont have a ride there

[burnt fulcrum]

Like specific exercises ?

[real iron]

No. More like mode of exercise. Like bodyweight, home fitness, lifting weights, etc. Etc. Just asked but no worries if u don't have a preference

[real iron]

O that's good. U have pretty much everything u need at a planet fitness

[burnt fulcrum]

I wanna get into lifting weights

But also just toning my body

[topaz fjord]

Just watched the latest video from one of my favorite Youtubers, said video an episode on his personal life and he showed his journey and growth as a martial artist through training the past 2-3 years and it all led to competing in a tournament.

Seeing him win after months of training, and years of self-discovery if you account his years leading up to this, has inspired me to keep going and look forward to gym tonight. He actually motivated me a bit to get back into martial arts again! Maybe once I have the cash I'll try a second time.

[wheat tusk]

Quads and biceps today but not looking forward to how hot my garage will be when I work out

[dusk lantern]

Is it humid where you live as well?

[wheat tusk]

Sometimes

[dusk lantern]

Meant to ask, is it humid there today

Cuz it's humid as fuck here, sweating the moment you step out

[wheat tusk]

During most of the day yeah

[uncut zephyr]

Oh lmao

Angel i forgot to msg u my guy

[burnt fulcrum]

Is heavy soreness after the hip abductor normal?

Like it literally hurts to walk

[burnt fulcrum]

You did☹️

[wheat tusk]

The workout felt productive at least

[topaz fjord]

It means the workout actually worked and it was effective, some of my best workouts often had me deal with soreness the next 1-2 days after. It is really only a problem when that soreness feels more like a stretched or ripped muscle (I have had this happen before, not good).

[uncut zephyr]

I said yes 💀

[burnt fulcrum]

No like it HURTS

[uncut zephyr]

Yeah

Leg day will murder u lmao

I fell in the street before cause fatigue

dw

It’s normal

Unless it continues for too long

[burnt fulcrum]

Oh-

[topaz fjord]

There are reasons why leg day is one of the most difficult days of exercise, the soreness being one of them

I remember being told one thing, "If someone says they like leg day, they are lying"

[burnt fulcrum]

Btw did they pick you up?

[uncut zephyr]

who

[burnt fulcrum]

The people watching you

[uncut zephyr]

No.

They all state at me lmao

stare

[fallow flint]

I did my workout with my bf two days ago

He said he still feels it LOLLLL

[fallow flint]

A little late today because ive been drawing but day six (?)

[gaunt needle]

(?)

Hey almost a week! Awesome keep going

[twin ledge]

arms and back tomoz good to be back in the swing of it

[wheat tusk]

Today was chest and back

Gonna need a rest day

[topaz fjord]

Thursday night was upper body. Plan on working my way back up to doing my full routine.

[gaunt needle]

the feeling of coming back to workout again is really great proud of you

[fallow flint]

Day 7 done

I love how we all started working out together again LOLL

[twin ledge]

IT IS SO CUTE

[junior bluff]

fuck it I'm back too

I haven't gone to the gym in like, a long time

bur gonna go today again

think I benched like 40kg before definitely gonna take some time now to get back to that

[gaunt needle]

You can dew it gurl

[burnt fulcrum]

PURR ITS GIVING HELENAHULK

[junior bluff]

PURRRR I CAN'T LIFT THR BAR NOW /j

I'll try later

I'll let you know 🤪

[burnt fulcrum]

Im going tomorrow hopefully

I can walk without wincing and hissing now Praise God

So we will see😭

[junior bluff]

🙌

[burnt fulcrum]

PURR (pls dont hurt yourself or over do it😭)

[junior bluff]

LMAO I won't I'll just try my old weight, but 30kg is good too 🤪

[junior bluff]

DONE DAY ONE

tested my max bench

I can still lift 40kg

SHAHABWJQKNA

[gaunt needle]

NOICE

[wheat tusk]

Chest and back are killing me today

[burnt fulcrum]

CONGRATULATIONS

[ruby hollow]

girlllll i can barely use 5lb dumbbells 😭

arm workouts are non existent to me lol

[fallow flint]

Break day LOL

[junior bluff]

THANKS

[junior bluff]

😭 I like bench

i literally hyperfixated it for a time

[ruby hollow]

Dude you're strong lol

Giving me Arnold vibes

[junior bluff]

partially because I was promised something if I manage to bench 40kg 😭

[ruby hollow]

Girl rewards are a great way of accomplishing something lol

I wanna get back into jump roping but I don't have the space to do that

[junior bluff]

literally 😭

I mean I was going to the gym for like 2 years before I stopped so

making a comeback frfr

[ruby hollow]

Ayo if you could do it for 2 years you can make a comeback and keep at it longer

I believe in you helsinki!!

[fallow flint]

Down two pounds

[junior bluff]

YES I will try!! definitely, gonna go later today too

[junior bluff]

WOO

[junior bluff]

HELSINKI STINKY

[twin ledge]

felt

[topaz fjord]

Upper body again tonight, but with having to take my truck to the mechanic we'll see if I can actually exercise

[junior bluff]

GOING TO THE GYM FR

[topaz fjord]

To show off my cooking skills for a bit, this is what I eat for protein and carbs - chicken thighs cookied teriyaki style with brown rice

[burnt fulcrum]

Day 2

Still have little to no clue of what im doing

BUT

I successfully did pull downs with the rope cable thingy

[burnt fulcrum]

Ship me a plate pls and thank you. Extra sauce on the side

[fallow flint]

Another day done

[wheat tusk]

Back and triceps today and I’m dead already

[ruby hollow]

you guys got this! yall are arnolds in the making

[burnt fulcrum]

Tom platts>>

[ruby hollow]

Arnold is better known

[fallow flint]

Day 9 i think done

Peep the water tribe pants

[fallow flint]

It was day 9

[burnt fulcrum]

DAY 3

Hit legs

Tried stairmaster….

Idk how ppl stay on there for 10 min +

[wheat tusk]

Shoulders and biceps today

[topaz fjord]

Sweet nice

Got my truck back so I'll be back at it today myself, whole upper body

[twin ledge]

lower body today. died.

[wheat tusk]

RIP

[topaz fjord]

F

Honestly I'm debating of just skipping tonight, didn't workout Monday because my truck was in the shop and I'm trying to gradually get into my full routine by taking it one step at a time. I want to make sure I can go at least three weeks of upper body consecutively (Monday and Thursday) without interference before I do lower body. With Monday leaving me incapable of exercising, I may just not go tonight.

[topaz fjord]

Yeah, being shaken off the horse Monday ihas ruined the grind for me this week. Maybe next week.

[novel zealot]

aww hate when that happens

i’m often very hard on myself for when life makes me skip a day😭 my brain wants to think my hard work will go poof if i wait too long, when i know it’s much easier to get back into it rather than just starting out

and my muscles won’t be stolen in the night lmaoo

[topaz fjord]

I work better when I'm on the grind, if it doesn't start at the beginning of the week then I can't get it running later til the next week

[wheat tusk]

So y’all use preworkout or eat something before working out?

[junior bluff]

did workouts yesterday and the day before, forgot to send a message

leg and arm days

also volleyball practice and gym go hard but i sleep a lot more now LMAO

[dusk lantern]

Hell no to the eating
Hell yes to the pre workout part

[topaz fjord]

I eat dinner 3-4 hours before if that counts

[fallow flint]

Took a couple days off bc too much going on irl but we r back on the grind

No physical gym tonight just gonna work out on the mat

[ruby hollow]

lets goooo bun!!! you got this!!

[junior bluff]

ANOTHER DAY DONE YESTERDAY

today is leg day frfr

[glass birch]

gym done! Felt weaker today unfortunately :((

[wheat tusk]

Chest and triceps today

[topaz fjord]

Did upper body last night, was nice to get back into the groove but it was also horrible considering my house has no AC but the gym does so it was jarring to walk out of a gym sweaty and warmed up, and return home into a hotter place

[wheat tusk]

https://tenor.com/view/ouch-hurt-sore-pain-doug-heffernan-gif-15797868

[dusk lantern]

Do you take showers at the gym?
A cold one there or at home should help

[topaz fjord]

I take my showers at home

And yes, cold showers

[junior bluff]

another day is done also found this cute cat on my way to the gym

[burnt fulcrum]

DID U TAKE IT HOME???

[glass birch]

Gym done today! Forgot to post earlier

[gaunt needle]

Forgor*

[fallow flint]

WORK OUT WITH THE CAT

https://tenor.com/view/meowscles-fortnite-meowscles-kitty-cat-muscles-gif-19913236

[gaunt needle]

[wheat tusk]

Deadlifted my heaviest and I already know I’m gonna be feeling it for a while 😭

[junior bluff]

OMAGAD YES

another day done yesterday btw

💪

[junior bluff]

HAGSHGSJHAS BUN

[dusk lantern]

Who here runs in the heat regardless of the UV index?

[glass birch]

who do u think I am, a crazy person??? not without sunscreen I wont

[dusk lantern]

Was testing to see if anyone was
Let me tell ya, the moment I stepped outside, I immediately went back in, I thought "would anybody dare??"

[glass birch]

@fallow flint You still doing ur workouts!!

Also gym done today :D Like 8hrs ago but still done it

[fallow flint]

Of course 🫡

[glass birch]

hahaha nice!

[twin ledge]

Forced break from the gym due to my dislocated shoulder. Annoying to get a setback like this but as soon as I can start rehabbing I will!

But since it’s a reoccurring injury I’ll have to be good to it and not overdo it

[glass birch]

Gym done! Leg day woo, it is now impossible to walk up or down stairs

[gaunt needle]

i love leg day

[glass birch]

walking is hard now thoo

[gaunt needle]

real

But

Yesh

[glass birch]

yesh esy

[glass birch]

gym yesterday has absolutely murdered me lol

[gaunt needle]

I-

[hollow scroll]

Pheebs iconic phrase

[gaunt needle]

[burnt fulcrum]

At the gym rn

An older guy say me doing the row and said “why you up so close 🤨 “

[proper girder]

W gym community

always helpful

[wheat tusk]

https://tenor.com/view/my-leg-gif-22100084

[glass birch]

Getting more confident the gym, especially when asking for a spot :) Felt nice having someone there and being able to try heavier weight

[novel zealot]

i just got done being sick and now is my monthly torture so the fatigue has been wrecking me lately😭

[dusk lantern]

Squatted 295
RDL'ed 160
Didn't feel like overloading cuz I want to hit the pool last

[uncut zephyr]

jesus

crazy

[dusk lantern]

I came to the gym primarily to hit to pool but leg day was long overdue, so I'm doing that first

[gaunt needle]

I went running this whole week for an hour after sunrise and oh my god it’s amazing

[dusk lantern]

Even when its hot in Arabia where u live

[gaunt needle]

Yeah the weather doesn’t bother me tbh

[uncut zephyr]

I’m gonna try and run across the Golden Gate Bridge tomorrow

Wish me luck LMAO

Jesus Christ it’s 2 miles long

[topaz fjord]

Very nice!

God, I need to start leg day again. But recent events have made me preoccupied.

[uncut zephyr]

Who hired David goggins to build this

[dusk lantern]

Stairs really are faster for me

[uncut zephyr]

some kid tried racing me on the escalator and its like homie

im not racing. im just getting THICC CALVES

[topaz fjord]

Same, stairs are faster and better for me

I remember years ago when me and my dad went to Universal Studios in California and in order to get to the Jurassic Park section you have to go through some small area that connects it to the rest of the park, and it involves one long area with a long series of stairs and escalaters. Since escalaters were crowded, me and my dad just went up the stairs. We made it to the top while the people who got on the escalaters the same time we starting climbing the stairs were halfway there.

[ruby hollow]

this isnt gym content but i'm gunna start intermittent fasting because i really need to watch my meal intake 😭 so today is the day i'm gunna start

[twin ledge]

I went back to the gym yesterday!!

Now have an imbalance favouring my left because of the shoulder dislocation but I'll soon rectify that

It's absolutely jarring being stronger on your non-dominant side

[glass birch]

Hope it goes well for you :)

[topaz fjord]

Good luck

[wheat tusk]

Deadlifts are killers but it feels so satisfying completing a set

[topaz fjord]

Deadlifts are great, and not as stressful as squats IMO

[burnt fulcrum]

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTNAhop9A/

[dusk lantern]

Ikr??
Doin em right now

I'm hoping I can do 3 plates smoothly this time

[wheat tusk]

Same but even that feels satisfying

[dusk lantern]

(Still got it 💪)

[uncut zephyr]

No gym for so long

I’m rotting

[ruby hollow]

we're all rotting anyways

[dusk lantern]

Progress
Deadlift: 315
Row: 135
Farmer carry: 55lbs

[topaz fjord]

I temporarily stopped going to the gym recently, truck is nearing the end of my life so I'm getting ready to switch to a different car my dad gave me last year. I just need to clean it and it's good. As for the truck, need to sell it.

[twin ledge]

Got back to training for my next stage combat intensive. MASSIVE LEG CRAMPS

So many lunges

The next one I'm doing is rapier and dagger, so a lot of fencing-esque footwork

[wheat tusk]

That’s rough buddy

[topaz fjord]

Just weighed myself at the gym and I weight 160.2 lbs, that is a reduction in 5 lbs...

That's what I get for not working out for a whole month

[dusk lantern]

Checked MY weight recently and it's over 195

And yet I can still make fast short bursts of speed with that weight, crazy

[slender galleon]

What sport are you practicing ?

[slender galleon]

It s ok progression is not linear you gonna get stronger than before ! you got this

[glass birch]

mines like over 220lbs 😭 😭

[dusk lantern]

Uh oh
That ain't good if it ain't muscle

[glass birch]

6'5 so im all good just scary seeing that number haha

[twin ledge]

First and foremost I do sports acro, so most of what I work towards at the gym is beneficial to that. In this case, I will be doing an intensive weapons course next week- you basically learn how to fight for stage and screen.

[slender galleon]

wow this course is so cool !

I understand, gym is fun but i see that as a tool too

[glass birch]

that sounds awesome I hope it goes well for u!

[twin ledge]

Thank you! ❤️

[dusk lantern]

Ran with my weighted vest, Jesus it makes such a difference in my speed

[fallow flint]

I need to start again

LMFAOAOOAOAOAOAOAO

THIS ALWAYS HAPPENS

[wheat tusk]

https://tenor.com/view/avatar-the-last-airbender-zuko-thats-rough-buddy-thats-rough-gif-4264932

[glass birch]

Ill keep u accountable if u need hahaha some motivation:p

[twin ledge]

Combat course is going well! I’m really enjoying it, and finding that I’m actually stronger than I thought.

Though almost pushed a girl through a wall so potentially should examine my limits

[topaz fjord]

Last week during my workout I need to eat more so I can properly bulk up and try to get back to the weight I had prior to falling off the routine, so today marks my first day of eating two servings of chicken teriyaki with brown rice. If anyone has another meal I could have that has similar levels of calories, protien, and other nutrients don't hold back.

[dusk lantern]

Upper body day
OHP: 110lbs
Incline dumbbell press: 55lbs
Ez bar Skullcrushers: 65lbs
Hammer curl: 30lbs

[uncut zephyr]

I fucking hate incline 😭good on you

[topaz fjord]

Much better than the standard press IMO, works a certain part of thw pectoral

[gaunt needle]

ikrr

[empty wigeon]

h

i

[uncut zephyr]

what

nihao

[glass birch]

Im slowly getting more happy with myself as the cut is going well :D

[twin ledge]

Exceeded my body weight on leg press for several reps

Dislocated shoulder is rehabbing so I'm finally getting back to where I was pre subluxation

[gaunt needle]

Oh god

Please be careful

[glass birch]

aweomse! Always good to reach over bw!

[topaz fjord]

Oh God, take things slow

[twin ledge]

Oh don’t you worry! It was well over a month ago now and I train intermittently

I value functional strength and ease over numbers and aesthetics

[wheat tusk]

Pro: lost weight
Con: my jeans keep sagging and I didn’t wear a belt and I’m at work

[dusk lantern]

Time to buy new pants then, the waistline is probably too big

[wheat tusk]

Yeah low key it’s a good problem to have

[wheat tusk]

Got Covid and now I’m worried how that’s gonna screw up my weight loss progress

[daring pollen]

Back from gym

Me sweat

[fallow flint]

I FLOPPED

Didn’t get abs for my cosplay but i’ve been eating healthy

[topaz fjord]

Abs are very hard to get, the discipline and harsh training you give yourself you kind of have to double down if not triple to get an actual 6/8-pack

Don't feel bad, I have actually been told that abs are really only something to strive for if you really want that beach bod

[twin ledge]

14kg over my body weight on leg press!!! Been challenging myself to try stuff even if it terrifies me

[burnt fulcrum]

BIG UPDATE! so i started going to the gym frfr this time. First day was leg day. Did bulgarians, learned how to squat properly, did rdls, then played basketball for an hour that night (my legs are SOO sore). Did back and bicep yesterday. Ive made some really nice gym friends and theyve been really supportive.

[daring pollen]

👉 👉

[daring sand]

Well time to get back to it. I'm tired of atrophying lol

First day back at the gym after 3 years

[thorn fog]

Ya'll i think its working

I need to do abs more but thats abt it

[ruby hollow]

what regiment are you on 👀 tell me

[thorn fog]

im focusing on calisthenics and weight lifting

Monday: Calisthenics, Agility, and Strength

Tuesday: Calisthenics, Agility, and Strength

Wednesday: Running or extra calisthenics

Thursday: Calisthenics, Agility, and Strength

Friday: Calisthenics, Agility, and Strength

Saturday-Sunday: Rest Day

[real iron]

its been a while since i been here 😄

[topaz fjord]

After a month of family trips and events, I am finally going to start dieting again today then start heading back to the gym next week

[proper girder]

ive taught u the ways of basketball and leg day well 🙏🗣️💪

[burnt fulcrum]

I literally was basically limping the next day-

And like a day and half after that

But! Update my legs (specifically quads) are getting more firm so I think im making progress. Now its time to stop neglecting everything else😅

[proper girder]

W progress , love to see it

[ruby hollow]

idk how much of an acomplishment this is but i jump roped 300 times and did it like 3 sets of 100 the other day. it was crazy

[daring pollen]

👍

[uncut zephyr]

Maxed out my gyms leg machines. I defeated it

[dusk lantern]

I'll bet those legs of yours are sore

[burnt fulcrum]

https://tenor.com/view/tyler1-shirt-rip-gif-26569973

[topaz fjord]

Worked out at the gym last night for the first time in 1-2 months, felt really good getting that grind in. Stopped doing dropsets for the time being and returned to normal sets. But once I get back into it I may continue them.

[uncut zephyr]

DROP SETTT

https://tenor.com/view/steven-yeun-netflix-beef-car-angry-gif-9560699191180251592

[topaz fjord]

Yeah they're physically demanding and exhausting, but I can't deny how effective they are

I still remember my first time doing them and the next 1-2 days were on fire in a good way

[burnt fulcrum]

went to the gym BY MYSELF claps and applause thats a big win for me bc I was anxious about it. I walked into the end of a barbell😃. Smacked my head but i don’t think anyone noticed. Im doing cardio then my exercises. My friend says that helps to lose fat and gain muscle

[novel zealot]

this is so relatable😭🫂i’m so careful but somehow things like this happen to me too

proud of you!!

[topaz fjord]

Keep going, champ. Whatever mistakes and flaws you make always go unnoticed

[burnt fulcrum]

Basketball as cardio is proving to be a lot more effective

[burnt fulcrum]

Thank you so much🥹💓

[burnt fulcrum]

I really appreciate that. Im seeing progress.

[frank stone]

woo that's good as long as you've got progress, you win! ^_^

in my case, got to jog again to lose fat since after my blood chemistry results I got high cholesterol.

i got bored though with just walking..wanna change a bit

[dusk lantern]

Also good upper body workout

[stoic island]

any recommendation to do exercise?

i am going to the gym every friday

and saturday sometimes

[burnt fulcrum]

Bulgarians or sumos on leg day

[stoic island]

thanks man

[twin ledge]

took up jiu jitsu! thoroughly recommend

[topaz fjord]

Back extensions

[stoic island]

thanks man

[topaz fjord]

Sure, no problem

[thorn fog]

I think imma start bulking

[glass birch]

it is bulking season!

[thorn fog]

mhmhm

[topaz fjord]

Bulking's good, you eat more and workout

[thorn fog]

Day 1: Fullbody
Day 2: Push, Lower Body
Day 3: Rest
Day 4: Full Body
Day 5: Running/Jogging
Day 6: Push, Pull
Day 7: Rest

Push:

• Normal Pushup - 4x10
• Wide Pushup - 3x10
• Chair Dip - 4x12
• Pike Pushup - 4x8
• Wall Handstand - 4xMax

Pull Up Bar:

• Pull up - 4x8
• Chin up - 4x8
• Bar scapular shrugs - 3x12
• Bar dead hang - 4xMax

Lower Body:

• Squats - 4x15
• Side to side squats - 3x12
• Jump lunges - 4x12
• Wall sit - 4xMax

this is my workout

running/jogging covers abs

[uncut zephyr]

Bulked to hard 😔

[dusk lantern]

It can't be that bad

[burnt fulcrum]

Havent gone to the gym in DAYS…

Scared to go back

[dusk lantern]

Nobody is there to scare you and purposefully intimidate you into leaving, everyone has their own choice to go there

[topaz fjord]

F

[thorn fog]

i quit bulking 😔

[burnt fulcrum]

Ok I went back.

Anyone have any suggestions for arm day exercises?

[glass birch]

• Shoulder press
• Hammer curls
• Rope Bicep Curls Negative
• Tricep Rope Pull downs
• Forearm raises

really simple and minimal tho

[burnt fulcrum]

Thank you!

[burnt fulcrum]

Overcoming my gym anxiety! (If theres too many people in one area I wont dare go over there)

[daring sand]

I don't go when the gym is too full to avoid covid (even though I'm vaxxed it still sucks to get)

But that means I have to go super early or race over from work

[wheat tusk]

Coworker noticed that I’ve lost weight and it’s made my week

[daring sand]

i went on my first run in a long while and i feel great

[thorn fog]

does anyone know any excercises that can help me trian for track

[daring pollen]

probably sprinting up a hill

[thorn fog]

mm okok

[topaz fjord]

I can only think of basic endurance/stamina exercises ie treadmill and the stepmaster

[daring sand]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juzte1GmL8I

[thorn fog]

ty

[topaz fjord]

tfw the grocery store chain I go to is having trouble with staff and supplies so I can't buy milk for a while

[thorn fog]

pic my gf took of me flexing today lmao

subtle gains

[topaz fjord]

Why is it dark?

[thorn fog]

my room light is off lmao

[burnt fulcrum]

How do you speed up your metabolism…

[dusk lantern]

A shit ton of high intensity training, cardio, water, and green tea outghta do it

[topaz fjord]

Yeah, that's it. It is actually pretty easy to do really.

"High intensity" doesn't even need to be heavy lifting, excess cardio (Or more than you are used to) is often enough to speed it up.

[daring sand]

You can also work on building up muscle composition, since muscle takes more energy to upkeep.

[thorn fog]

how do i build up my endurance

[dusk lantern]

Start off at a normal pace, keep up that pace, increase the pace then slow down and repeat
And to have the right body for it, diet and eat less

[thorn fog]

Alr thanks

[daring sand]

is this for cardio or weight training?

[glass birch]

repetition really, keep doing things and over time ur body will develop to handle that level

[thorn fog]

track so i guess cardio

[daring sand]

run for one minute, walk for thirty seconds

repeat for a few cycles

[thorn fog]

alr

ty

[burnt fulcrum]

Im coming to a dilemma. I want to gain muscle in my arms and legs but lose fat in my torso area. Any tips on how to do that?

[daring sand]

You can't loose fat in one area, that's not how the body works. Up the protein while staying a little below your calorie deficit will help you lose weight and keep muscle mass tho

[novel zealot]

i’ve sort of been doing the same thing, leg raises and side leg raises are really helpful for the abdomen! any core exercises are also great. but i’ve been trying to have more protein & do my reps in my focused areas (legs for me) and i’ve actually been seeing some weight distribution changes!

[glass birch]

as said above, calorie deficit with a high protein intake :P

[topaz fjord]

Eat more calories than you burn off while also making sure you double down on protein, then just do weightlifting as usual. Fat loss is a gradual process and the torso area is one of the last places where it occurs; it happens in the arms and legs since that is what is doing most of the work when exercising; then the head and neck area; then finally the torso. Just keep exercising and you will lose fat eventually, it can take months.

[glass birch]

eating more calories than u use, wont lose fat?

[topaz fjord]

Fat is a result of unburnt calories that just sit in your body but as long as you eat slightly more calories than you burn then you can gain more mass which then can be turned into muscle assuming you eat enough protein. It is a bulking diet.

[daring sand]

Bulking gains weight of fat and muscle

[glass birch]

youll gain both fat and muscle tho not just muscle

[topaz fjord]

Like I said, as long as you eat slightly more calories than you lose then it shouldn't be a problem. If you ear, say, 1000 calories and burn off 800-900 you should be fine, depending on your current physique.

[burnt fulcrum]

Idky i didnt think this way😭 thank you

[burnt fulcrum]

See the thing is..I live on campus and eating “healthy” here is kinda…

The dieting part is the hardest for me

But ill stew on yalls advice💓

[fallow flint]

might start working out again

[gaunt needle]

DEW IT

[burnt fulcrum]

Brazilian funk during workout>>>>

[ornate barn]

Finally mastered azulas plank

[daring pollen]

👍

[daring sand]

you are so powerful omg

[thorn fog]

My routine if anyone wants it

[burnt fulcrum]

Are you an avenger?

[thorn fog]

Possibly

[dusk lantern]

Have you been following up on this regimen with a healthy diet as well??

[thorn fog]

I’m working on making a meal plan

[dusk lantern]

Oh good
Wouldn't be fair that you worked out real hard and a poor diet ruined it
It's true that abs are 'made in the kitchen'

[thorn fog]

Yup 💪🏽

[ornate barn]

I also fixed my split after ruining my leg during acrobatics

[daring pollen]

A good amount of people I know that did yoga are hella strong and flexible

I'll just stick with touching my toes

[ornate barn]

Nice lol

[topaz fjord]

Anyone know a good substitute for coconut aminos?
I use it to make my teriyaki sauce but Amazon supposedly stopped selling the brand I like so I may need to switch to something else, and the chicken teriyaki I make is essential to my diet as it has become literally one of two things I cook nowadays.
FYI I don't like soy sauce, hence why I use coconut aminos in the first place.

[ruby hollow]

i'm deciding on getting back to the gym to get toned and healthier but i think im gunna start with incline and stairs cuz i heard itll be good to lose weight and get muscles if i eat a lot

[gaunt needle]

ITS SO GOOD

[ruby hollow]

lol i was supposed to go today but 😭 i didnt want to go outside

[ruby hollow]

my legs hurt lol

i think thats a good thing but idk 😭

also side note. i like how train like a bender channel became the workout channel :p when it started off differently

[topaz fjord]

What was it originally?

[ruby hollow]

idk lol but i think it was specific challenge or something as the title states

[glass birch]

it was just working out following these workouts design for specific atla/lok characters

[thorn fog]

guess who started shot put

[daring pollen]

Chuck rock gam 👍

[thorn fog]

yes yes

[ruby hollow]

time to go to the gym

ive been so good about it this week too been going everyday since monday and havent done anything too crazy every single day. like id do cardio in between my leg or arm days

[ruby hollow]

ive just realized i did the seated cable row SOOO WRONG omGGGGGg

i hate myself lol

[topaz fjord]

I need to head back, 3-4 months since I went

I hate myself for it

[uncut zephyr]

I’m back

Speaking of back back day sucks leg day on top

[dusk lantern]

Still able to go over 3 plates for my deadlift
Been working my abs to death today after eating so damn much over the holiday

Leg lifts with a dumbbell
Farmers carries up to 65lbs
And I'll finish this off with a run on the treadmill

Or maybe jump rope,,, the treadmill tells me how many calories I'll burn

[dusk lantern]

Update: 600 cals

[daring iron]

After 3 weeks of practicing

[daring pollen]

nice

[dusk lantern]

I fucking hate that when I went into a bodybuilding server today I get questioned and then trashed on for not even doing bench presses and instead saying I dumbbell press

Like you think I'm an ADVID professional lifter?

I ain't if I do more than just lift

Anyway I left that shit

After I leave work I'm going to the gym and I'm burning all of this fucking anger, the last thing I need is people telling me how I shouldn't work out

[daring iron]

Who cares if u bench or not

[dusk lantern]

Apparently they did

[daring iron]

Weirdos

[iron trout]

I need some chest and tricep routines idea for the gym please! Please @ me

[daring iron]

What i do is bench press then incline then decline then chest flyes

And for triceps i do tricep pushdowns overhead and dips

High intensity

[fallow flint]

https://tenor.com/view/azula-azula-planche-bent-arm-planche-planche-azula-bent-arm-planche-gif-24964289

[daring iron]

This it literally the reason i started practicing

[glass birch]

went for a run for the first in months/years. and did a 6k! hoping to get 10k by end of April

[daring iron]

6k steps?

[glass birch]

6,000 metres

not sure how many steps lol

[daring iron]

dangg

thats like 4 miles

well done 👏

[glass birch]

thank u

[daring iron]

ive also been making progress on calisthenics

gains for everyone

[glass birch]

oo nice, whats ur routine usually?

[daring iron]

Well i go gym 3 days a week

Push pull legs

And i do calisthenics on the days im not at gym jst to improve slithtly

Id send here but apparently a 3 second video exceeds the file limit

[glass birch]

oop ur videos are too high quality haha

[glass birch]

ahh fair yea im planning gym next week 5 days a week is annoyingly not flexible lol with push pull legs

[daring iron]

U could do push pull legs and then shoulders and arms for the other two

[burnt fulcrum]

Gonna start going back to the gym! But cardio heavy until i shed enough pounds

Then maybe back to weight training

[daring iron]

Cardio is good

More useful than extreme weight training imo

[glass birch]

nah weight lifting is just as good as cardio if not better icl

[daring iron]

Cardio is good for stamina which is more useful than strength no?

[glass birch]

honestly depends what your goal is, each have their own pros and cons

[daring iron]

Yeah i do both

I end my workouts with a few sprints

Apparently it can help height growth too

[glass birch]

uh what I feel like thats not real

[daring iron]

Yeah probably

But sprinting does release growth hormone

So

[burnt fulcrum]

I also started counting calories and I want a sweet treat SO BAD rn😥

Does anyone have any tips for discipline when it comes to dieting?

[daring iron]

Picture the perfect physique and convince urself its gonna be 10x easier to get if u do this

Im not very good at dieting advice

[burnt fulcrum]

So picture ronnie coleman?

[daring iron]

i dont think thats possible without steroids

i mean the perfect physique for u

[glass birch]

my go to sweet treat atm, is just jelly sugar free. its like 100-200 calories for this giant portion of jelly would recommend!

like calorie deficit/counting is only gonna be sustainable if you enjoy it :) so got to find good alternatives to certain foods that work for u

[daring iron]

gaining weight is so much more difficult than losing weight for me

[manic shoal]

I needa gain weight

Which element do i train like

Im 88 lbs rn

[daring iron]

Weight control is mostly to do with diet imo

Try to split ur meals across the day into less portions with high calorie foods so its easier to gain weigh

[wheat tusk]

Hardest thing is keeping the diet consistent week after week

[daring iron]

yeah

[thorn fog]

Arms progress

I’m tryna get more definition

[heady inlet]

ooooooo ur arms look amazing rn!! im sure you'll get to ur goal in no timeee ❤️

[thorn fog]

Thank youuu

[dusk lantern]

It's quite bright outside AND it's a good temperature to run but this wind is making things chilly it ain't fair

[burnt fulcrum]

Im trying to get into running…do yall suggest buying hokas or skechers?

[dusk lantern]

Absolutely go Skechers

If not them, go New Balance

[fallow flint]

well safe to say I have no time to pick this up for now

But i’ve been thinking about getting back into swimming

[wheat tusk]

Officially down 40 pounds 😤

[burnt fulcrum]

AYEEEE CONGRATS

[junior bluff]

oh swimming is such a vibe!!

also hi i haven't spoken here for like, eons... 😭 gym's been on and off

[dusk lantern]

They say that's a cardio workout that surpasses running, I highly recommend

[junior bluff]

definitely!! it's definitely a great exercise especially for the people who love water (me)

[rocky palm]

pistol squat advice? 🤧

[thorn fog]

having good balance will help a lot

[rocky palm]

well ig but before that, hamstring mobility 😩

[fallow flint]

My bfs family is doing a weightloss challenge, I can’t participate since I don’t have anything to lose but I wanna start working out more

I just have to figure out the time aspect working out before work sounds insane and I won’t have time to do it afterwards so maybe on my off days??

[junior bluff]

oh family challenges like that are so fun!!

I started going to the gym again recently at least during summer when i have free time

not for losing weight necessarily because we're in the same spot there but i wanna LIIIFT

[fallow flint]

I KNOWWW Theres gonna be a cash prize too

[fallow flint]

THISSSS

[junior bluff]

i saw those tiktok online routines saying they wake up at 4am and go to the gym and I'm here like ?????????????? YOU DO WHAT

[junior bluff]

OHHH NOW WE'RE TALKING LMAO

[fallow flint]

I want Korras physique so bad

[junior bluff]

she's so body goals omg

[fallow flint]

The way that will never be me 🕊️🕊️ I need that sleep LOL

Are you trying to get muscle mass or just get toned??

[junior bluff]

definitely training before work sounds insane and after it you really aren't up for anything

[junior bluff]

toooned (for now i guess??)

[fallow flint]

Have you started lifting already?? What are you at

Train like a bender ! (IRL WORKOUT)

[junior bluff]

before my slump i used to do 50kg (I converted it to 110lbs, hope that's right 😭), now I'm taking it a tiny bit lighter but we'll get back there hopefully

on bench**

[fallow flint]

DAMNNNNN

[junior bluff]

yeah I used to go A LOT back in the day then idk what happened

[fallow flint]

Thats how its like for my bf too he used to go daily but after his membership expired he hasn’t renewed it , I believe we are gonna just start working out again in our apartment and then go to the gym on our off days but idt i’m gonna get a membership since my overall schedule is gonna change soon

[junior bluff]

ohh?? 👀 working out at home is definitely good too

i feel like it's a nice stepping stone for going to the gym etc.

works wonders as a standalone too if you find the right exercises

[novel zealot]

i really need to get back to my routine too

[junior bluff]

it's so hard after being in a slump for a long time

[rocky palm]

I recommend calisthenics especially if ur low weight u can do it at home or anywhere and whenever, also more fun than liftin weights (in my opinion)

[fallow flint]

Omg is that where you balance yourself

I’ve seen people train to do Azulas moves LMAO

https://tenor.com/view/azula-the-last-airbender-nick-gif-20409592

[rocky palm]

xD

kind of, its bodyweight practice

[fallow flint]

I’ve been wanting to try!!

[rocky palm]

yeah thats some sort of elbow planche iirc its pretty hard but actually doable if u put ur mind to it

also bodyweight exercises are really complex most of the time so they also offer functionality rather than just muscles and brute force

[ivory vine]

Did they shoot fire too

Also, anyone have good workout for legs, I wanna just get better at legs for running

[fallow flint]

LMFAO

[fallow flint]

I know squatting with weights, doing the stairmaster, and the leg presses help!

Leg presses with weights *^ you need to go to the gym for 2/3 of the things I just recommended

[rocky palm]

it depends, if you want more endurance (for running) you should aim for exercises you can do more than 15-20 reps in one set. Also cossack squats are perfect if you re lacking mobility in your legs

[ivory vine]

Hmm ight

I very unfit so ima try to do both

But fun fact about running speed, Usain Bolt, if I’m correct, spent a bit more time in air, he flew, also he would be speeding in a school zone (His Wr)

[rocky palm]

same, started when I could barely touch my toes, no flexibility at all. Cossack squats for example may feel really hard at first, try doing them with the whole foot on the floor for more stability, also warming up is a must, especially for more complex movements that require any type of mobility

[ivory vine]

What are good warming up stretches for running and stuff

Flamingo stretches?

[rocky palm]

no idea what those are 😭

[ivory vine]

Grab you food by where it bends up (front side) after pulling it up

And bring you knee up and back a bit

It should make like a -| shape with you legs

If you were 2D

[rocky palm]

one thing about stretches, you shouldnt stay in a certain range of motion for more than 2 seconds(for example touching your toes in a hamstring stretch) , that can reduce strength later on your workout (it would also eeduce your endurance for running)

[rocky palm]

I m talking before your workouts/as a warmup, you can do these type of stretches at the end of your workouts

[ivory vine]

Ight

[rocky palm]

oh yeah, get it, also you can do the same thing but bending your legs at the back for a good stretch

[ivory vine]

Ah

[golden sleet]

Omg I just seen this thread and like I’m in love

[golden sleet]

Thank you

[analog cypress]

omg I found my people.

[nocturne wyvern]

Is cheese good

[lofty turret]

I need to know more about this stuff is there like something specific

[daring pollen]

Calisthenics

[lofty turret]

I know as much about sport as I do rocketsceince

[daring pollen]

Just doing stuff without equipment

Or mostly using your body as equipment

[lofty turret]

Ew

[daring pollen]

me no like weights