PSB Fitness MEGATHREAD - Post your progress, goals, etc.

[kenty]

a couple of questions i dont know the answer too

Is it better to gym in the morning and the evening or both

And is it better to eat something prior to the gym or after or again both

[Taylor]

As soon as the stitches come out next week, the ego is released into preseason training.

[Xuaxace]

a couple of questions i dont know the answer too

Is it better to gym in the morning and the evening or both

And is it better to eat something prior to the gym or after or again both

It all comes down to personal preferences for both questions. Some people are morning people (I hate it, I'm very stiff early in the morning).

Regarding fasted, same thing. Some people love it and perform really well fasted others do better with a meal.

Give them a shot and see what works for you.

[NanoBear]

I think the usual thing with morning/evening is morning for losing fat, evening for gaining muscle, however the differences are so tiny that unless you're an Olympic athlete, you're better off doing whichever makes it easy for you to do it regularly.

[Professor Redfern]

Unfortunately there is no truth to that Nanobear.

[NanoBear]

Unfortunately there is no truth to that Nanobear.

as in makes no difference what time of day? Doesn't really surprise me. I think I got that from some lifestyle TV show.

[Professor Redfern]

Yep as Xua said the best time to train is when you train the hardest.

[kenty]

next question (btw thanks Xuaxace for the prior comments) would there be any problems doing cardio aka running twice a day early morning and evening, because im considering when i start work again going to the gym at 4, and going to work then doing another session about 9pm that night along with weights as well

basically i weigh 108.7kg according to my gyms scales and I am 180 cm tall so im trying to reduce my fat.....alot

[kenty]

and also the gym i use (jetts) uses weight progressions 1-20 as opposed to kg, does anyone know what theyre equivilant to aka a level 1 weight = x?

[Squash]

and also the gym i use (jetts) uses weight progressions 1-20 as opposed to kg, does anyone know what theyre equivilant to aka a level 1 weight = x?

I think the small slabs are 2.5 and the large ones like on the cable machine are 5kg, what Jetts do you goto?

[kenty]

I think the small slabs are 2.5 and the large ones like on the cable machine are 5kg, what Jetts do you goto?

I go to beechboro if anyone needs a gym buddy ....

[kenty]

I think the small slabs are 2.5 and the large ones like on the cable machine are 5kg, what Jetts do you goto?

The weight plates equate to 5kg on all of the Synergy3 pin loaded machines other than the Omni Leg Press & Squat machines, which are equivalent to 10kg plates. For further info on the logic of numbering the weight plates please refer to the attached article.

from an email enquiry

[Taylor]

Personally, I do the running at least an hour after a meal, but all the weights are done directly following one.

[Maxo]

Personally, I do the running at least an hour after a meal, but all the weights are done directly following one.

Kitchen table doubles as a weights bench?

I find if i eat a moderate meal prior to working out i'll either feel sick or my metabolism will be considerably sped up (interrupting the workout).

What classifies a pre-workout snack? A burger?

[Taylor]

The gym is walking distance from the kitchen.

I wouldn't do any leg workout after food or I'd feel sick too, but my upperbody is small and girlish so as long as I don't crack a fat, there is enough blood to not have to worry about the digestive system being pushed down the pecking order.

[Speed Dealer]

Kitchen table doubles as a weights bench?

I find if i eat a moderate meal prior to working out i'll either feel sick or my metabolism will be considerably sped up (interrupting the workout).

What classifies a pre-workout snack? A burger?

Pre workout snack should be protein + low GI carbs. I have whey protein blended with weetbix before my weights sessions. Probably about 90mins before I train. Then 30 minutes before I take my serving of pre-workout (usually Jack3d, but I'm currently using Mesomorph & it's actually pretty good).

20 minutes after the gym I'll have a whey protein shake mixed with honey (simple carbs). Then 60-90 minutes later I'll have my proper meal.

Best time to weight train is when you feel your best. There's no point in training in the evening (because people said you 'should') if you feel like crap. I like to train early in the morning. Its when I feel best and gets me energised for the day.

[NanoBear]

Monday morning weight-in: 129.5kg. I'm sub-130kg for the first time in many years!
First few weeks of cleaning up my diet and getting back into exercise were hard, but I'm very much into the swing of things now. Waiting for the plateau that will make me change it up again.

[Barfridge]

well done Mr Nanobear

[Belltower]

So, this thread has been inactive for a bit. Any particular reason, PSB? Due to the summer break, perchance? Due to too many beers and too many good times with friends and family? Having too much fun in the sun, enjoying various fun-filled activities other than training? Well bullshit to that, your weights are lonely and your gym looks like it's straight outta Pripyat. The weights in particular are emotionally devastated, I don't even think they'll let you grasp them in your fat, sweaty palms again. Your gym itself is about to go under because it can't support itself without you, and the guy you secretly buy roids from (no, roids are not supplements you cheating prick, stop trying to theoretically neutralise your crimes) hasn't been able to score smack off your money for the past four weeks.

So tell me; how many of you slack NYR bastards have quit so far? How many of you NYR tools are going to lose motivation within the next week/month? How many of you non-NYR bastards have slacked off over the Chrissy/New Year break? How many of you have failed to pick up heavy shit and put it down again? Why haven't you been able to resist having fun outdoors and enjoying social events, huh? The fuck is wrong with you?



What's your sorry excuse, PSB? Don't lie to me, I can always tell when you're lying. It's in your LACK OF GAINZ.



This is Konstantin Konstantinovs. He train from child.
He does what you won't today so he can do what you can't tomorrow.

[Professor Redfern]

I am hot on it bro, well that is I was......


I started a new high intensity cross fit style of training as the next of my always exciting gym/size/fitness experiments. The Mentzer program is off the boiler while I try and lean up for my wedding.

Then on Saturday night at an engagement party i have clearly lived a scene from the movie Contagion and been infected with some sort of monkey virus that has given me a very mild sore throat and left me a bit lethargic. Just fatal enough to stop me training this week, with the intention to get back into the gut busting high speed, short rest, moderate weight regime on Thursday.