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Luis998 · 03-25-2008, 12:54 AM

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Originally Posted by get_nick

well, i try to help.

if running hurts, there are a lot of other options. i have a ballys membership too. take one of the spin classes. (bicycle groups). those will help lose weight. also consider the kickboxing and the pilates classes. they are amazing if you do them consistently.

I haven't tried running again and really want to. As soon as I get my cross trainers, there's trainer that said she would run with me.

I've had my Bally's membership for around four years now. I love that place. I'm there so often that I know all the trainers and have the luck to workout with them once in a while. It's great. I miss having my own trainer though.

They no longer offer the pilates allegro classes, don't offer kickboxing now as far as I know and I'm rarely there when the spinning classes are going on. The girls that teach those classes kick ass.

get_nick · 03-25-2008, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Luis998

I haven't tried running again and really want to. As soon as I get my cross trainers, there's trainer that said she would run with me.

I've had my Bally's membership for around four years now. I love that place. I'm there so often that I know all the trainers and have the luck to workout with them once in a while. It's great. I miss having my own trainer though.

They no longer offer the pilates allegro classes, don't offer kickboxing now as far as I know and I'm rarely there when the spinning classes are going on. The girls that teach those classes kick ass.

if you are going to run, buy running shoes. it will be the best $80-$100 you have spent in your life. go to a real running store. they will take the time to watch you walk. they will look at your arches, how you step, and your foot shape. the biggest mistake you can make is walking into nike town and buying some lebron james cross trainers or some shit. there are some great shoes out there and most don't say "nike" or "adidas" on the side.

also, if you miss having a trainer but don't want to pay for it, go in to the gym and follow around the trainers that are working with other people. pretend to lift weights and watch what they do. then when they are done, copy what they are teaching. works for me.

Luis998 · 03-25-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by get_nick

if you are going to run, buy running shoes. it will be the best $80-$100 you have spent in your life. go to a real running store. they will take the time to watch you walk. they will look at your arches, how you step, and your foot shape. the biggest mistake you can make is walking into nike town and buying some lebron james cross trainers or some shit. there are some great shoes out there and most don't say "nike" or "adidas" on the side.

also, if you miss having a trainer but don't want to pay for it, go in to the gym and follow around the trainers that are working with other people. pretend to lift weights and watch what they do. then when they are done, copy what they are teaching. works for me.

I've done the watching other trainers and heck, even get to work out with them at times, since I know all of them nowadays.

As far where to get the shoes from, you couldn't be anymore right than what you said. There's a place here called Track Shac (I believe that's how they spell it) which specializes in shoes for people into sports, running, walking, and what have you. That is where I will end up going and have them fit my freakin' foot into something.

I've met people that complain about their "Nike's" or what have you, saying that even though they're made for their specific application, they still don't feel like they feel right. I tell them to go to a place where they will take the time to measure their foot and all.

93civicracer · 03-26-2008, 01:27 AM

All I can say about footwear is that every pair of shoes I've worn SUCKS and feels like shit except for any pair of Nike's I own. I mean, I used to try them on before I buy them, I don't even have to because now I just find me a size 10-10.5 whatever just looks right and they fit like they were custom made. Plus Nike's last for a long, long time at least mine have.

I'd go for Nikes but of course like I said for some reason they all fit me. I get mine at Finish Line, every 3-4 years

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Luis998 · 03-26-2008, 01:34 AM

I'll stick with getting mine at Track Shac. That way my foot will be measured...etc. etc. and get the proper shoes the first time.

I'm FINALLY going back to the gym after almost a week and a half. I got my car back today, it runs like a champ and can't WAIT to get back in the gym.

Matts96HB · 03-26-2008, 02:00 AM

Ah, a thread I can relate to.

To start off, I'm now 18 and I weigh ~170 lbs., I am about 5'8.

I started lifting weights at the beginning of last year because I got stuck in a weights class at high school. I wasnt into it at all at first. It was all about how much weight I could do at first, and not about personal gain. My weight was about 140 lbs, and I was not at all strong. First trimester my maxes were: bench 130lbs squat 200 lbs and power clean 140 lbs.

Shortly after that I started reading into how to get stronger faster, and knew that the first thing I needed to do was work harder in the weight room. I ended up buying some protein shake mix, and stopped eating fast food. I also cut some sugary crap out of my diet.

To make a long story short, heres where I am now. Bench 210 lbs squat 340 lbs power clean 230 lbs.

I love lifting. I lift every day of the week, mix in cardio and i love the changes. I am much happier, more motivated, and I look a million times better. I am alot more confident, and to this day I do not eat fast food, and I stay on a constant diet of about 1500 carbs a day. I watch very closely.

Luis998 · 03-26-2008, 02:05 AM

That's awesome, Matt.

What is your routine split like and do you workout more than five days a week?

P.S. Welcome to the thread.

Matts96HB · 03-26-2008, 04:46 PM

Thanks

I work out 5 days a week and take the weekends off. Mondays I do chest and shoulders. Tuesday I do legs, Wednesday I work the back. Thursday I run for 45 minutes, then work on abs and core. Friday I usually play basketball with some friends or swim for a couple hours. I love my schedule

get_nick · 03-26-2008, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Matts96HB

Thanks

I work out 5 days a week and take the weekends off. Mondays I do chest and shoulders. Tuesday I do legs, Wednesday I work the back. Thursday I run for 45 minutes, then work on abs and core. Friday I usually play basketball with some friends or swim for a couple hours. I love my schedule

welcome to being young and single

Luis998 · 03-26-2008, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by get_nick

welcome to being young and single

Amen to that, Nick. If you guys (and possibly girls that may post in here too) feel free to post your workouts.

I work out five days a week.

Monday is either chest and back or arms and shoulders and abs.

Tuesday is whichever of the two I did not do on Monday.

Wednesday...dear God this is my upper body rest day, aka leg day and abs.

Thursday's are the same body parts worked on Monday again, except with a different routine/exercises for them.

Friday's are the same body parts worked on Tuesday, and just like Thursday's, plus abs.

My daily cardio is anywhere between thirty to forty five minutes.

Luis998 · 04-04-2008, 03:59 PM

Someone fax me a bit of energy, as I have been having a huge lack of energy the past few weeks. That, combined with dizziness and a not so happy stomach have made my work outs short and almost worthless. *busts out Magic Eight Ball* I see a visit to my doctor coming VERY soon in order to figure out what the heck is causing this stupid fatigue. Maybe I'm pregnant.

get_nick · 04-04-2008, 04:02 PM

i worked 56 hours this week and added 5 hours in commuting. i haven't been home long enough to barely eat and get some rest. this was a wasted week and i'm livid about it. since i'm playing football, i can't afford a wasted day. blah

Luis998 · 04-04-2008, 04:09 PM

Holy crap, Nick. I thought my week was hard and tiring. Wow. I've gotten pissed on the drive home, even though I am feeling like crap then. I have no clue what the heck is wrong with me, but that has yet to keep me out of the gym. I'll at least get through my cardio and then accomplish part of my routine before I REALLY start feeling like shit.

By the way, wasted days SUCK ASS!

get_nick · 04-04-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Luis998

Holy crap, Nick. I thought my week was hard and tiring. Wow. I've gotten pissed on the drive home, even though I am feeling like crap then. I have no clue what the heck is wrong with me, but that has yet to keep me out of the gym. I'll at least get through my cardio and then accomplish part of my routine before I REALLY start feeling like shit.

By the way, wasted days SUCK ASS!

well, whatever is wrong with you is wrong with my gf too. she has been too tired to do anything for about the last 5 days. celibacy sucks.

Luis998 · 04-04-2008, 04:16 PM

I have a slight idea of what may be wrong with me, but it's not going to keep me from trying though. It just sucks royal ass when I get to the gym and feel like total shit half way through my work out, then end up having to leave.

What's wrong with your girl?

get_nick · 04-04-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Luis998

I have a slight idea of what may be wrong with me, but

03-26-2008, 02:00 AM	#56
Matts96HB I can't feel my face Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 18 Posts: 1,645 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 96 Civic - LS-T, 1989 Volvo 760 Rep Power: 51	Ah, a thread I can relate to. To start off, I'm now 18 and I weigh ~170 lbs., I am about 5'8. I started lifting weights at the beginning of last year because I got stuck in a weights class at high school. I wasnt into it at all at first. It was all about how much weight I could do at first, and not about personal gain. My weight was about 140 lbs, and I was not at all strong. First trimester my maxes were: bench 130lbs squat 200 lbs and power clean 140 lbs. Shortly after that I started reading into how to get stronger faster, and knew that the first thing I needed to do was work harder in the weight room. I ended up buying some protein shake mix, and stopped eating fast food. I also cut some sugary crap out of my diet. To make a long story short, heres where I am now. Bench 210 lbs squat 340 lbs power clean 230 lbs. I love lifting. I lift every day of the week, mix in cardio and i love the changes. I am much happier, more motivated, and I look a million times better. I am alot more confident, and to this day I do not eat fast food, and I stay on a constant diet of about 1500 carbs a day. I watch very closely. __________________ 96 NBP Hatch 89 Volvo Wagon

03-26-2008, 04:46 PM	#58
Matts96HB I can't feel my face Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 18 Posts: 1,645 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 96 Civic - LS-T, 1989 Volvo 760 Rep Power: 51	Thanks I work out 5 days a week and take the weekends off. Mondays I do chest and shoulders. Tuesday I do legs, Wednesday I work the back. Thursday I run for 45 minutes, then work on abs and core. Friday I usually play basketball with some friends or swim for a couple hours. I love my schedule __________________ 96 NBP Hatch 89 Volvo Wagon


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