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[NJFunk]

All I do are free weights and I am always alone, in the basement. The only time I have an issue is when I do bench presses. I don't really need a spotter for anything else. Well, the front and back seated barbell presses are a bit iffy at times.

My dad was a competitive power lifter when I was a kid. I've seen guys suffer some pretty gruesome injuries even with a spotter and seen many, many more saved from gruesome injuries because of their spotter. Even though the weights those guys were throwing around were hundreds more than I would, the whole concept makes me a little squeamish.

Nice job on the vids, btw. Very informative.

[TigerRose]

Still working it. Lost an inch and a half from the waist but I'm still not happy yet with the abs. Gonna work them a bit harder for the next few months...at least until I leave for vibes.

Nice work, all!

[sarah b.]

judo was fun tonight. danced at btf on tuesday. will dance more this weekend. an active weekend, in general.

[NJFunk]

Still working it. Lost an inch and a half from the waist but I'm still not happy yet with the abs. Gonna work them a bit harder for the next few months...at least until I leave for vibes.

Nice work, all!

"Six pack abs" have far more to do with reducing body fat percentage than building the ab muscles. Keep on the diet.

[jagermonster]

"Six pack abs" have far more to do with reducing body fat percentage than building the ab muscles. Keep on the diet.

This.
Off to hump root balls around, in the cold rain. I really wish it would get nice here.

[halfstar]

Sposed to be a nice weekend here. I might have to run a 5k tomorrow unless tB finds a different partner. I also have to work at moms tomorrow, and a Soccer game on Sunday. tru Beafcax.

[TigerRose]

"Six pack abs" have far more to do with reducing body fat percentage than building the ab muscles. Keep on the diet.

Thanks. I'm beginning to figure that out...

[halfstar]

Played soccer yesterday. It was 87 degrees and we only had 7 players.

[deadheadskier]

"Six pack abs" have far more to do with reducing body fat percentage than building the ab muscles. Keep on the diet.

sucks, but is true. I have about an hour and fifteen minutes each morning to devote to working out. I had been doing 45 minutes with weights, 30 with cardio.

...reversing that.

[Terrapin Station]

Back on the bus. Missed the last 2 1/2 weeks with allergies and sinus infection....but....I'LL BE BACK.

Chest and Bi's Sunday...cardio and abs today.

signed ~Brahnold

[TigerRose]

Taking a break (sort of) from the weights to concentrate more on the cardio and reducing overall body fat percentage. Weekly routines will still involve some weight lifting but, again, focusing more on the cardio overall.

And, of course, watching very closely the amount of calories I take in.

[Jeggers]

its day five for me
a little tired, a bunch sore, and fucking loving it

[sarah b.]

had fun doing judo with preteen girls at judo last night. I'm black and blue a bunch of places, was totally wiped out today. Feels good.

[jagermonster]

Nice. I've been wiped out for like 2 weeks now, I can't wait for a day off. Haven't had one in about 3 weeks. Come onnnnnn Monday!!!!

[halfstar]

Haven't worked out in a while. Been too busy. Did play 3 games last week so that counts in my book.

[jagermonster]

Me three. I have today off though and it's so nice. Will probably work out this afternoon.

[Terrapin Station]

Been back for 3 whole days now. But I was sidetracked for 3 weeks due to sickness. When you miss that long you lose alot. Its crazy how much you lose so fast.

[NJFunk]

Been back for 3 whole days now. But I was sidetracked for 3 weeks due to sickness. When you miss that long you lose alot. Its crazy how much you lose so fast.

3 weeks, Jesus, that's quite a sickness.

[georgi]

Rich and I have been walking whenever we can (depending on the weather). We've been eating healthier as well. I'm down a total of 30 lbs. since about February, and he's down about the same. Yay!

[jagermonster]

Nice work Georgi!

Man, my new job is firming me up. My biceps and calves are looking pretty damned incredible if I may brag here for just a sec. Plus I'm working on a sweet tan from working outside everyday. Yup. I'm looking pretty hot guys.
I still wish I had more time to run, but what can you do.

[sarah b.]

way to go, georgi!
recently (Th-Sun): judo, dance, dance, a bunch of walking, acupuncture that increased my range of motion on my left ankle (f, yeah!)
This week: more acupuncture, judo, walking stairs, abs. Need to work a little bit of everything.

[Terrapin Station]

Yeah...started off with just some hay fever >sinus infection>dizzyness from fluid build up in head.

Sucked!

3 weeks, Jesus, that's quite a sickness.

[georgi]

Thanks guys! I'm feeling good!

[Jeggers]

i missed this morning, my uncle had to go to nyc for a job and i dont have a key to the gym (its 24/7 self serve)

gonna hit it hard tomorrow:Phishfolk:

[halfstar]

Sorry for slacking, kids. Been busy on the house and not working out. Looking to get back into it soonly.

[sarah b.]

Judo is a sweaty, sweaty sport. getting ready for my next rank test.

[jagermonster]

Sounds like we've all gotten a little off track. Let's pick it up folks, summertime is here, beach bodies are calling...

[crazyredbeard]

Haven't been here very much, but I've been diligently in the gym 4-5 x a week. The only break I've had was when I was on my 10 day meditation retreat. I'm very happy with my strength at this point.

[halfstar]

Ok. Finally did some lifting yesterday. I have 2 games per week now, instead of one which is good. Working on the house is taking all my energy and time. Oh, and the pool opened yesterday. That was fun.

[Erinisme]

finally actually made it back to the gym, and started lifting at home again

[heynow]

stopped going to gym after dropping 23 lbs,on week 3 of p90x,this program is kicking my ass.

[NJFunk]

I have been playing tennis 4 times a week for the past month and doing abs in the morning. I'm definitely in the best shape I've been in years, but it hasn't exactly translated into better tennis results yet. Tennis season lasts through the 2nd week of August. After that, my wife signed me up for a 5k for the Susan G Koman Race For The Cure in October, since she is the regional director or something like that. I'm going to train for that by going back on a cut diet (I added 400 calories a day to switch to maintenance in season to make sure I have enough energy to play 4 times a week) and running a lot. I hope to drop another 10-15lbs for the race and get my time under 25 minutes. Then, there will be a heavy lifting bulk cycle from November to January followed by cutting and cardio/plyos from Feb - April to get ready for next tennis season.

Then, I turn 40 and fully expect my whole body to completely break down.

[TakeAStepBack]

Been lifting 6 - 10 12 oz. brews a day and curling chicken wings, pizza, burgers and fried goods. Feelign good. Strength and endurance have both increased dramatically. Tonight...4 - 6 12oz lifts and perhaps a few yoga arm swirls.

Keep up the good work!

[jagermonster]

stopped going to gym after dropping 23 lbs,on week 3 of p90x,this program is kicking my ass.

That program is ridiculous;y hard. Good luck, keep it up!

I haven't been able to get much cardio in these days because I do it at work all day, but I've started walking/running/biking to work so I can have time where I'm doing cardio for cardio, not just because I'm doing it at work.

[halfstar]

Bis and tris tonight ladies. Then another game tomorrow night. This league is much more of a workout than my last as we are, on average, 10 years older than all of the other teams.

Nice to see all the work.

[halfstar]

Sorry. It was chest last night. My bewbz are sore. I think I am getting my period.

[sarah b.]

preparing for next rank test:
http://www.youtube.c...#!v=O93a4H5dEis

[jagermonster]

Sorry. It was chest last night. My bewbz are sore. I think I am getting my period.

That would explain the bithcy-ness.

[halfstar]

That would explain the bithcy-ness.

You would be bitchy too if you bled out of your chuch for 5 days in a row.

[Jeggers]

holy hell today was hard:Phishfolk:

i raised most of my weight 2 or 3 times so far, and i haven't missed many days

and the best of all is that im seeing results:dance:

[jagermonster]

holy hell today was hard:Phishfolk:

i raised most of my weight 2 or 3 times so far, and i haven't missed many days

and the best of all is that im seeing results:dance:

Awesome! Nice work man!

[heynow]

made it thru another week of p90x,really digging the yoga,onto week 4.

[sarah b.]

the mountain at mountain jam and dancing to spearhead and going to and fro kicked my bum ankle's ass in a good (but painful) way. I want more.

[halfstar]

I ser-biz.org/kys hope you all haven't gotten soft on me.

[NJFunk]

I ser-biz.org/kys hope you all haven't gotten soft on me.

Haven't been to the gym, but I have been playing 3-4 times a week. I had my best weekend yet this weekend. I played 3 USTA matches, starting with 2 indoors on Saturday in a sauna. I won the first, then played up a level in the second and at least gave the guy a good run. I got the best compliment I've ever gotten on a tennis court at the end when he said that I was moving well and getting to a lot of shots that most people at this level don't get to. No one would have told me that last year when I was 30 lbs heavier, and this was after 2 whole matches and almost 4 hours of tennis in a sauna. Topped off my 7 hours of tennis this weekend with a 3 set marathon match in the beating sun yesterday against an undefeated opponent that I outlasted and won with an ace at the end.

[deadheadskier]

protip: If you're not a runner, don't run 3 miles the first time out.

legs are killing me today. figured because I do 45 minutes a day on the elyptical that I'd be fine running. nope

[jagermonster]

protip: If you're not a runner, don't run 3 miles the first time out.

legs are killing me today. figured because I do 45 minutes a day on the elyptical that I'd be fine running. nope

Make sure you stretch your quads extra good before you run and after. Protein immediately after a run will help your muscles mend too.

[Jeggers]

I ser-biz.org/kys hope you all haven't gotten soft on me.

not me man

still hitting it hard

[halfstar]

Nice work, all.

Nice Funk. I bet it felt really good.

protip: If you're not a runner, don't run 3 miles the first time out.

legs are killing me today. figured because I do 45 minutes a day on the elyptical that I'd be fine running. nope

Running sux.

[sarah b.]

any more tips on running? I tested and moved up a rank in judo. training this summer to move up again in time for fall, get back on track.