Workkin' Out! - Page 29

lumberjim · 03-19-2010, 11:54 PM

So, I worked out with a trainer a couple weeks ago..... This guy, Jason. Jinx did a few sessions with him, and he seems to know his shit. It seems that I have huge Quads and tiny hamstrings. Also, no ass at all. So, I wanted to develop my glutes and Hammys.

Jason pointed out something interesting:

If you visualize your muscle that you want to develop as a cylinder.....(most muscles are cylindrical with tapered ends....) ...and when you do whatever exercise you do, you tear down tissue, and it grows back thicker to compensate for its previous failing..... if this muscle is 4 inches long, and 2 inches in diameter.....and you improve it's girth to 2.5 inches.....it's still only 4 inches long.....

the big thing is to STRETCH that muscle before and after you work it..... so now, you stretch a 4 inch muscle out to 4.5 inches....and increase it fro 2 to 2.5 in diam..... and then you stretch it to 4.75, and then 5 inches long....but still increase it's girth and you exercise..... and you get that much stronger.

I've gone from using 70 lbs on my leg curls to 90 lbs in just 2 weeks.....by doing specific hamstring stretches before I do strength stuff.

pretty cool.

piercehawkeye45 · 03-22-2010, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

Jason pointed out something interesting:

If you visualize your muscle that you want to develop as a cylinder.....(most muscles are cylindrical with tapered ends....) ...and when you do whatever exercise you do, you tear down tissue, and it grows back thicker to compensate for its previous failing..... if this muscle is 4 inches long, and 2 inches in diameter.....and you improve it's girth to 2.5 inches.....it's still only 4 inches long.....

the big thing is to STRETCH that muscle before and after you work it..... so now, you stretch a 4 inch muscle out to 4.5 inches....and increase it fro 2 to 2.5 in diam..... and then you stretch it to 4.75, and then 5 inches long....but still increase it's girth and you exercise..... and you get that much stronger.

I've gone from using 70 lbs on my leg curls to 90 lbs in just 2 weeks.....by doing specific hamstring stretches before I do strength stuff.

pretty cool.

I've been doing that P90X workout routine and stretching is very large portion of the workouts. That probably explains why it puts so much emphasis on stretching.

Nirvana · 03-22-2010, 02:04 PM

I bought some Skecher shape-ups

Undertoad · 03-21-2010, 06:57 PM

Did the five-mile hilly trail at Valley Forge today, after standing (and rockin) from 7pm - 3am yesterday night (a gig). The walk took two and a half hours. My ass muscles may not recover for a week.

limey · 03-21-2010, 07:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Undertoad

Did the five-mile hilly trail at Valley Forge today, after standing (and rockin) from 7pm - 3am yesterday night (a gig). The walk took two and a half hours. My ass muscles may not recover for a week.

But I bet j will appreciate those buns!

skysidhe · 03-21-2010, 07:06 PM

I cheated. I bought a pair of Earth exer -flip flip flops.

Undertoad · 03-21-2010, 07:40 PM

J did the five mile hike both yesterday and today. She's my inspiration.

lumberjim · 03-21-2010, 11:40 PM

I've been getting up early and taking a brisk 20-30 minute walk before my shower. wanna get my metabolism cranking right away. gonna do it rain or shine tomorrow, too.

jinx · 03-22-2010, 12:11 AM

Gorgeous-day walk around Hopewell Lake at French Creek today. Not sure how far that is. Took us about an hour and we walked pretty fast.

The frogs were "doin' it" - I didn't take pics this year."

lumberjim · 03-22-2010, 12:14 AM

i did a little video of them. you cant see shit because the blackberry has the worst camera EVER, and some loud-ass kids on bikes started yelling and scared the frogs anyway. i hate others.

Tulip · 03-23-2010, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

i did a little video of them. you cant see shit because the blackberry has the worst camera EVER, and some loud-ass kids on bikes started yelling and scared the frogs anyway. i hate others.

Yeah, that things does have the worse camera ever.

Piercehawk: How's the P90X working out for you?

piercehawkeye45 · 03-23-2010, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Tulip

Piercehawk: How's the P90X working out for you?

Very good. I've seen improvements in strength, stamina, body definition, and flexibility. I would recommend it to anyone that seriously wants to get into shape. I really like the diversity of the routines and it will kick your ass.

Tulip · 03-23-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by piercehawkeye45

Very good. I've seen improvements in strength, stamina, body definition, and flexibility. I would recommend it to anyone that seriously wants to get into shape. I really like the diversity of the routines and it will kick your ass.

How long have you been doing it? Do you have a great body yet?

I used to do it but got lazy. An hour of workout takes committment and the lazy out of your ass.

But I kinda miss doing it. Someone just gave me a the Insanity workout routine, but I'm gonna do a month of 30 Day Shred first then try it out. Anyone tried the Insanity workout yet?

piercehawkeye45 · 03-23-2010, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Tulip

How long have you been doing it? Do you have a great body yet?

I used to do it but got lazy. An hour of workout takes committment and the lazy out of your ass.

But I kinda miss doing it. Someone just gave me a the Insanity workout routine, but I'm gonna do a month of 30 Day Shred first then try it out. Anyone tried the Insanity workout yet?

I've been doing it since mid-December and I am very content with my body right now. My biceps are more defined, a part of my triceps pops out when I straighten my arm, you can see three defined quad muscles, and Ab Ripper X is completely legit. I have always been smaller (5'11" and around 140 lbs) so I didn't lose any weight but I have have seen my body definition increase and I do think I gained about five pounds since I am floating around 145-150 last time I checked.

I like doing it after I'm done with my day because it does a great job at getting everything out of my head so that has kept me going. Also, my high school football workouts were just as intense so it was nice already working out at that level before.

lumberjim · 03-22-2010, 02:33 PM

Are they still $200?

03-19-2010, 11:54 PM	#1
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	So, I worked out with a trainer a couple weeks ago..... This guy, Jason. Jinx did a few sessions with him, and he seems to know his shit. It seems that I have huge Quads and tiny hamstrings. Also, no ass at all. So, I wanted to develop my glutes and Hammys. Jason pointed out something interesting: If you visualize your muscle that you want to develop as a cylinder.....(most muscles are cylindrical with tapered ends....) ...and when you do whatever exercise you do, you tear down tissue, and it grows back thicker to compensate for its previous failing..... if this muscle is 4 inches long, and 2 inches in diameter.....and you improve it's girth to 2.5 inches.....it's still only 4 inches long..... the big thing is to STRETCH that muscle before and after you work it..... so now, you stretch a 4 inch muscle out to 4.5 inches....and increase it fro 2 to 2.5 in diam..... and then you stretch it to 4.75, and then 5 inches long....but still increase it's girth and you exercise..... and you get that much stronger. I've gone from using 70 lbs on my leg curls to 90 lbs in just 2 weeks.....by doing specific hamstring stretches before I do strength stuff. pretty cool. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-22-2010, 02:04 PM	#3
Nirvana Back in 10 Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 3,684	I bought some Skecher shape-ups __________________ Speaking simply... do not confuse this with having a simple mind.

03-21-2010, 07:06 PM	#6
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	Exercise fail! I cheated. I bought a pair of Earth exer -flip flip flops.

03-21-2010, 11:40 PM	#8
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I've been getting up early and taking a brisk 20-30 minute walk before my shower. wanna get my metabolism cranking right away. gonna do it rain or shine tomorrow, too. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-22-2010, 12:11 AM	#9
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	Gorgeous-day walk around Hopewell Lake at French Creek today. Not sure how far that is. Took us about an hour and we walked pretty fast. The frogs were "doin' it" - I didn't take pics this year." __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

03-21-2010, 06:57 PM	#4
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Did the five-mile hilly trail at Valley Forge today, after standing (and rockin) from 7pm - 3am yesterday night (a gig). The walk took two and a half hours. My ass muscles may not recover for a week.

03-21-2010, 07:40 PM	#7
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	J did the five mile hike both yesterday and today. She's my inspiration.

03-22-2010, 12:14 AM	#10
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	i did a little video of them. you cant see shit because the blackberry has the worst camera EVER, and some loud-ass kids on bikes started yelling and scared the frogs anyway. i hate others. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

03-22-2010, 02:33 PM	#15
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	Are they still $200? __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

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