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Sounds like we got some gorillas up in here.

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Oh, and I am up to 169 which is about +5 or so.

[TakeAStepBack]

Sweet brehs.
Biceps are sorerier than another brotha out here again today too.

Tonight, yoga.

[jnjn]

Ripped - yes.
At Vibes - .

you can definitely do it!

strength training last night...playing catch up this week so prolly go again tonight.

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I want to start wearing tighter fitting work shirts. Does that make me a douche?

[jnjn]

if you're slightly out of shape & pairing it w/ tight pants & a sweater vest, yes
if you're actually hot, no

[TakeAStepBack]

I want to start wearing tighter fitting work shirts. Does that make me a douche?

Douchie.

But you do like the Jersey Shore thing........

[halfstar]

if you're slightly out of shape & pairing it w/ tight pants & a sweater vest, yes
if you're actually hot, no

Not hot.

Douchie.

But you do like the Jersey Shore thing........

Is that a yes or a no?

[TakeAStepBack]

If you look closely at my post, it states, douchie.


Perhaps a few comprehension courses to go with your weight lifting.......

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If you look closely at my post, it states, douchie.


Perhaps a few comprehension courses to go with your weight lifting.......

You said douchie. Not 100% douche kang.

Either way, I am going to kohl's for the premium taper cut work shirts. Gorilla'd.

[jnjn]

#1's post kohl's please

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K. But um. K.

[TakeAStepBack]

Alrighty then, bruhs. I'm gonna rock out the yoga this evening and then take a few of the local pub chicks to poundtown for an additional wookout.

Stay safe with your weights, brehs.

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#1?

[drvic]

I started boofing cattle steroids, Vives 2011 doesnt stand a chance.

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You may have caught the douche from this thread. Lols.

[sarah b.]

Judo was awesome tonight.

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Noice. I really should learn some martial art at some point.

[TakeAStepBack]

Judo was awesome tonight.

Sweet!
I'm taking jujitsu starting in January.


Last night was good.

Tonight, back and legs, brehs.

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Noice.

Tonight I aint doing shit. Tomorrow I am running a 5K.

[TakeAStepBack]

runs?

[jnjn]

everything hurts...everything

cycling tomorrow, can't wait

[halfstar]

I hate running, and haven't done it in forever. Am hoping to finish in less than 25 minutes.

What workout did you do last night, jenjen?

[jnjn]

strength training...free weights, resistance band, some pilates moves & jumping rope

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Well then, like, nice. Are you buff like that chick from the fat people show? She looks like a total bitch but I so want to tap dat.

[TakeAStepBack]

strength training...free weights, resistance band, some pilates moves & jumping rope

This isn't you is it?
It would certainly explain all the sore.

[jnjn]

my biceps don't look like hers...at all
i kind of wish my arms were a little more ripped, but whatevs
my shoulders are looking better now that i've been doing a lot more push ups so that's cool

[jnjn]

This isn't you is it?
It would certainly explain all the sore.

keep it up hater! we shall see who is truly buff come vibes

[TakeAStepBack]

Is that a yes, jnjn?

[jnjn]

shouldn't you be eating cottage cheese in a yoga class right about now?

[TakeAStepBack]

Yoga was last night.

I'm heading for lunch soon. Cottage cheese will likely be involved.

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This isn't you is it?
It would certainly explain all the sore.

[NJFunk]

I hate running, and haven't done it in forever. Am hoping to finish in less than 25 minutes.

What workout did you do last night, jenjen?

Do it. If I made it under 25 minutes, anyone can.

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tB never signed me up. So me and The Dude just went and cheered her on.

Womens...she asked and asked for 5 weeks if I would run with her. For 5 weeks I said "Yes, sign me up". Friday night she tells me she never signed me up because she thought I didn't want to do it.

[TakeAStepBack]

Maybe you should sign yourself up instead of asking mummy to do it, gnueb.

I doubled up and did Kenpo saturday and sunday this weekend. Good wook outs.
Tonight, shoulders, bis, tris and rippers. KMS.

[jnjn]

biked up & down the west side sat...not sure how many miles (didn't have my clock set up) but i was out for a lil over 2 hours. it was a blast when i wasn't riding in to the wind.

was in bk yesterday cheering on a friend who was running the marathon & was able to run a lil over 3 miles beside her before my knee told me to go fuck myself

i can't even begin to explain how much freaking fun we had yesterday!! for reals, the energy in brooklyn was just incredible! so inspiring that i'm calling my doc today to have my knee checked out & hopefully healed soon because i'd really like to register for the half marathon in march

[TakeAStepBack]

Sweet deal, jnjn. Hopefully the doc can figure out the knee issue.
Did you ever try a brace?

[jnjn]

i bought an it band compression strap that i've yet to use. i'll try it sometime this week if i'm feeling up to it.
my marathon friend is currently studying exercise & nutrition & mentioned that the braces & straps don't do shit & that it's all about proper stretching & strengthening the hips (which are probably weak from sitting in an office for most of the day). didn't have much time to pick her brain, but i should be properly diagnosed by a doc regardless because i'm just guessing that it's my it band...could be something else.

[TakeAStepBack]

Cough, er um.....stretching good heh? I seem to recall this conversation before........


What the hell is an it band?

[TakeAStepBack]

Iliotibial band. Got it.

Sounds painful, breh. Bummer.

[jnjn]

i've started incorporating different stretching techniques to focus on the it band & hip, but not until i was already injured.
the stretching has helped in that the pain goes away completely in less than 24 hrs, but it keeps coming back every single freaking time i run...stupid injury

here's a link that breaks it down in less technical terms:
http://orthopedics.a...cine/a/itbs.htm

[TakeAStepBack]

http://howtostretch....lstretches.html

There might be some help here.
I also recommend the lotus stretches. Both front and reverse.

[jnjn]

sweet! i'll try those, thanks

isn't there only one way to do the lotus stretch? does front & reverse refer to which leg is over which?

on a side note...while i was up at 3 am icing my leg:funny1: i came across some info on the web about posture as well as right & wrong ways to do certain leg exercises in order to strengthen the glutes, quads & hips & it appears i've been doing a few things wrong...great

[TakeAStepBack]

the lotus can be done 3 different ways and each has its own name. Let me find you some examples of each. I do these stretches 3-4 times a week and also as part of yoga. I HIGHLY recommend yoga for flex and strength. It will really strengthen up your hips, core and quads and make them much more flexible.

[jnjn]

yoga stresses me out

for reals though, thanks...i appreciate whatever advice i can get

i'm going to make an appointment to see a physical therapist & see what they say. some yoga may be in order...whatevs, as long as it fixes me i don't give a shit at this point

[TakeAStepBack]

This is the frontal version and is really, really effective. I do this one before kenpo. Also, he is doing it lack luster in my opinion in the video. He should hold those poses and do 3-4 deep breaths. One more note. I pull the back ankle up to my butt and try and put my core posture as straight as possible.


The lady demonstrates the yoga lotus. Which is what i consider "reverse". As it works the same areas in the opposite direction.

Yoga stresses you out?
Youre seriously doing it wrong at that point.

[jnjn]

holy hell those look painful! see?! i'm already stressed

i'll be sure to report back tomorrow

[TakeAStepBack]

No pain no gain. I actually find them relieving more than painful. it's a good pain.
I tried to be helpful.

[jnjn]

i appreciate it i swear!
for reals, that first one looks promising. it all stems from my hips, i know it.

[TakeAStepBack]

No worries, yo. i hope you find relief. i would be bummed if I had that problem.