Workout/Lifting Thread and Health Thread

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BR1986FB
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Apr 16, 2014 3:14pm
salto;1605839 wrote:BR I have a question. Have you ever monitored your resting heart rate as part of your training program?
No and I really have no interest in doing so. I have different fitness goals than a distance runner.

Yes, those who run for hours on end might have a very nice resting heart rate but they are also most likely skinny fat and not in very good aesthetic "shape." Pounding your body on the pavement for long periods of time is going to raise that cortisol though the roof. Add to that the fact that distance runners feel that need to "carb up" and you have the perfect recipe for that desirable skinny fat physique.
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like_that
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Apr 16, 2014 3:40pm
BR1986FB;1605852 wrote:No and I really have no interest in doing so. I have different fitness goals than a distance runner.

Yes, those who run for hours on end might have a very nice resting heart rate but they are also most likely skinny fat and not in very good aesthetic "shape." Pounding your body on the pavement for long periods of time is going to raise that cortisol though the roof. Add to that the fact that distance runners feel that need to "carb up" and you have the perfect recipe for that desirable skinny fat physique.
Since you haven't been around for awhile...
Salto=said. Said just uses his brothers account because he was permabanned.

Anyway sprinting would also bring down your resting heart rate anyway.
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BR1986FB
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Apr 16, 2014 3:47pm
like_that;1605867 wrote:Since you haven't been around for awhile...
Salto=said. Said just uses his brothers account because he was permabanned.
Too much work. Even when I was gone I had no desire, or energy, to create a ghost account. Said posts over on Yappi and actually isn't as douchey over there.
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salto
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Apr 16, 2014 4:07pm
BR1986FB;1605868 wrote:Said posts over on Yappi and actually isn't as douchey over there.
Very true. OC is full of douches and peoples alter egos.
BR1986FB wrote:I have different fitness goals than a distance runner.
No matter what sort of workouts are being done, tracking ones RHR is a way to monitor overall fitness and if improvements.

Also tracking RHR can be a notifier if becoming sick.
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like_that
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Apr 22, 2014 1:23pm
Has anyone ever used an altitude mask? What did you think?

No need for dlazz to respond.
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MontyBrunswick
Apr 22, 2014 3:56pm
like_that;1607948 wrote:Has anyone ever used an altitude mask? What did you think?

No need for dlazz to respond.
I didn't even know what they were until I Googled it.

And then I abruptly lol'd
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Automatik
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Apr 22, 2014 3:59pm
I've seen them a few times at my old gym. A few of the MMA guys used them when training or occasionally someone will have one on doing cardio.

I get the point, but...fuck that.
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like_that
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Apr 22, 2014 5:46pm
Automatik;1608014 wrote:I've seen them a few times at my old gym. A few of the MMA guys used them when training or occasionally someone will have one on doing cardio.

I get the point, but...fuck that.
Yeah I remember watching Wanderlei Silva on a training special create his own mask. He taped a boxing helmet to his head, taped his nostrils and breathed thru a snorkel lol.

I guess it builds up lactic acid (to help improve recovery) and improves breathing. I was wondering if anyone else gave it a try.
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salto
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Apr 22, 2014 6:42pm
like_that;1607948 wrote:Has anyone ever used an altitude mask? What did you think?

Yes. It made breathing harder.

No evidence they actually benefit lung capacity or ones ability to use oxygen more efficiently.

Simple fact if you're at sea level, breathing sea level air (20.9% oxygen) through a restrictive device, the air coming through it and available to you is still going to be of 20.9% oxygen content.

*Claims by one mask manufacturer :
The mask creates pulmonary resistance. It is supposed to strengthen the diaphragm, increase the surface area and elasticity of the lung's alveoli and increase lung stamina.
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BR1986FB
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Apr 25, 2014 1:52pm
Bumping this.

I wouldn't be a fan of the altitude mask. CPAP mask I have to use is bad enough.
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vdubb96
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Apr 25, 2014 2:50pm
Just finished leg day. Me and my lifting partner did 150lb squats with a deck of cards. joker is 20 reps, ace is 15, face cards 10 and on down the line. My legs are fucking jello right now and I want to CRY!
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like_that
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Apr 25, 2014 3:38pm
BR1986FB;1609109 wrote:Bumping this.

I wouldn't be a fan of the altitude mask. CPAP mask I have to use is bad enough.
Why do you need a cpap.
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MontyBrunswick
Apr 25, 2014 4:28pm
like_that;1609200 wrote:Why do you need a cpap.
It's for sleep apnea. I'm assuming he's not using it while working out.
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HOF on coattails
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Apr 25, 2014 4:29pm
like_that;1609200 wrote:Why do you need a cpap.
most likely....

dlazz;1609249 wrote:It's for sleep apnea. I'm assuming he's not using it while working out.
Damn beat me by a minute. I took too long to find the picture.
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like_that
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Apr 25, 2014 4:48pm
HOF on coattails;1609252 wrote:most likely....



Damn beat me by a minute. I took too long to find the picture.
Oh hey, we found saids new username.
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like_that
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Apr 25, 2014 4:49pm
dlazz;1609249 wrote:It's for sleep apnea. I'm assuming he's not using it while working out.
I assumed that as well.
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ernest_t_bass
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Apr 25, 2014 5:55pm
like_that;1609263 wrote:Oh hey, we found saids new username.
You're late. He's already been outed.
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like_that
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Apr 25, 2014 6:23pm
ernest_t_bass;1609288 wrote:You're late. He's already been outed.
Indeed.

Does this make his cover up a bigger fail than SQ's now? He is making a good case for himself.
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ernest_t_bass
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Apr 25, 2014 6:28pm
like_that;1609291 wrote:Indeed.

Does this make his cover up a bigger fail than SQ's now? He is making a good case for himself.
SQ was just bad. "Same IP, same email...Nope, not me!"
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like_that
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Apr 25, 2014 6:40pm
ernest_t_bass;1609292 wrote:SQ was just bad. "Same IP, same email...Nope, not me!"
"I am coworker's with SQ, and he told me about this site."
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ernest_t_bass
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Apr 25, 2014 7:24pm
like_that;1609293 wrote:"I am coworker's with SQ, and he told me about this site."
Lol. What an asshat.
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Sonofanump
Apr 29, 2014 11:37am
I might go jogging this afternoon. Hope it does not reduce the effects of my chest and back routine yesterday...
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BR1986FB
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Apr 29, 2014 11:44am
Sonofanump;1610514 wrote:I might go jogging this afternoon. Hope it does not reduce the effects of my chest and back routine yesterday...
If you want to keep muscle on it might. :rolleyes:
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ernest_t_bass
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Apr 29, 2014 11:44am
Sonofanump;1610514 wrote:I might go jogging this afternoon. Hope it does not reduce the effects of my chest and back routine yesterday...
I have every intention of jogging today after work. I always have intention. Doubt I will. :(