Metals Fitness Thread of gaaargh!

[M3ta7h3ad]

Re:Metals Fitness Thread of gaaargh!

You shouldnt stop training your legs, but do start using free weights - and do proper squats. They will kill you and you will hate doing them but they are an essential part of training!

You will gain more muscle mass, BUT this also increases your ability to burn calories!

Dislike squats. Few reasons really.

1.) They just feel stupid
2.) Even though I could probably lift the weight one handed, the machine wants to pull the grips out of my hands due to me sweating.
3.) I slipped a disk when I was 18, Ive moved a piano yesterday and instantly got twinges of siatica back, squats... just seem to put my lower back under more stress than leg press stuff alone.

Its the same reason I tend to avoid doing back extensions.

[Ceathreamhnan]

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But doing those exercises would increase the strength of your back muscles making you less prone to injury when doing silly things like moving pianos....

[maximusotter]

Metals Fitness Thread of gaaargh!

You need to do the cobra!

[M3ta7h3ad]

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But doing those exercises would increase the strength of your back muscles making you less prone to injury when doing silly things like moving pianos....

yeah?? pah im a bit of a newbie when it comes to weight training I just do stuff that im told to do at the end of the day. As the machines said they worked out the back I just assumed it meant that the back would be put under stress and so I could actually exacerbate an injury.

[Mark]

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Go somewhere where there are experienced powerlifters - we are usually quite willing to give advice.

Youll pick up good form in deadlifts and squats after a few reps.

I slipped a disc at 17, and have never looked back since!

[Serious]

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But doing those exercises would increase the strength of your back muscles making you less prone to injury when doing silly things like moving pianos....

yeah?? pah im a bit of a newbie when it comes to weight training I just do stuff that im told to do at the end of the day. As the machines said they worked out the back I just assumed it meant that the back would be put under stress and so I could actually exacerbate an injury.

Depends on the type of injury, if its tendons then it isnt likely to be a long term problem, while a damaged disk is going to be a real bummer, its probably going to always be a weakness unless there is an operation to repair the damage. Its rather like a hernia. If you are at all unsure - ask your doctor

Also always check with a gym instructor if you can before trying something new. They should get full details of your past, if relevant, and give advice on the best training available for you.

[M3ta7h3ad]

Metals Fitness Thread of gaaargh!

I just participated in a nice easy 3 Mile fun run today



Jogged the majority of it, completed it inside of 25 minutes (23 or 24 minutes... as well we set off at midday, and I looked at my watch after getting my breath back and getting my completed race goodies).

Had to walk for a tiny bit just to get my breath back a little, then drank water, and instantly had stomach cramps, but they were hurting me even when walking so I ended up just jogging through it.

Great fun!!  Im not the fastest in the world but I had fun doing it

[M3ta7h3ad]

Metals Fitness Thread of gaaargh!

RIGHT!!!!

ATTEMPT NUMBER TWO in this thread.

Traineo: http://m3ta7h3ad.traineo.com/ - for graphs and shiznit

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/rhicks/sets/72157605355747953/

Will upload photos as I go I guess. Yes im a fat bastard, but this is shaming me into action.

Will take tips and advice on how to eat and train. My basic structure for this will be the C25K program online. Shouldnt be too hard if it proves to be easy Ill just up it to 10k.

I have no idea what to do when it comes to weight training however so input is welcomed.

Here we go again, lets hope this sticks.

[Deaths Head]

Metals Fitness Thread of gaaargh!

Have you tried anything like http://sportstracker.nokia.com/nts/main/index.do ?  Its actually quite motivating to see if you can increase distances etc each week.  It just needs a suitable phone and I recommend a bluetooth gps unit £20 and youre away.  I have been using it for going on walks.