posted by like_thatI pretty much have had the stance that fit bits are a waste of money. Most people I know that own them are not in good shape. I jokingly tell people unless the fitbit starts counting your macros in real time when you eat your food, it is worthless. Well, I didn't realize that joke is closer to reality...
I had to double check that was not an onion.com. Wait until people realize the sugar and how unhealthy Cliff Bars, Salad Dressing, Granola Mixes...
posted by Fab4RunnerI've lost about 35 lbs. over the last 8 months or so. Pretty much all diet. I need to get back in the gym.
99% of the time it's all about a calorie deficit. Everything else is just BS intended to pray upon people's wallets. But I think exercise does help maintain your metabolism.
posted by justincredibleIf anyone has any recommendations for easy to fix, healthy lunches that don't suck I'd love to hear them.
Make healthy dinners and take leftovers to work for lunch?
Or you can freeze almost anything (or so I've read), except pasta. So you could make up batches for yourself and freeze it.
posted by gutMake healthy dinners and take leftovers to work for lunch?
Or you can freeze almost anything (or so I've read), except pasta. So you could make up batches for yourself and freeze it.
Doing salads this week. Spinach/spring mix combo, chicken, dried cranberries or blueberries, bleu cheese, vinaigrette (red wine vinegar and olive oil).
posted by gut99% of the time it's all about a calorie deficit. Everything else is just BS intended to pray upon people's wallets. But I think exercise does help maintain your metabolism.
I don't buy into CICO, doesn't work long term, maybe a week or two. Satiety does from eating fats and protiens
Anyone ever have issues with shoulder pain from lifting? My shoulder (rotator cuff) had been mildly aching the past couple weeks but nothing inhibiting me from continuing to exercise. The pain had actually subsided and I resume chest lifting yesterday and aggravated it much more, specifically after doing dumbbell pullovers. I'll cease from lifting completely and I guess go back to running, which sucks because I've hated running lately.
I started taking some NSAIDs this morning. Hopefully it's nothing more than a strain and next time I'll back off using as much weight I guess.
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Looking for some advice on back & posture improving exercises. I'm dealing on again off again with some mid backpain that I think is related to poor posture or under developed back muscles.
Anyone deal with this and find some exercises that helped? I find myself hunched a bit and shoulders tightened forward. It sucks and I'd like to change that.
posted by Commander of AwesomeLooking for some advice on back & posture improving exercises. I'm dealing on again off again with some mid backpain that I think is related to poor posture or under developed back muscles.
Anyone deal with this and find some exercises that helped? I find myself hunched a bit and shoulders tightened forward. It sucks and I'd like to change that.
Simple shoulder shrugs (reverse) can help
Middle back is tough to hit. I would think pull ups would help. Last pull downs behind your head.
Stretching...lie flat on back and take one leg to the opposite side while keeping back on floor...then other leg.
I’ve said this before, but if you’re using the bench for any other excercise (especially curls) other than bench press, you deserve to get shot. Even worse when the gym is busy.
I primarily use it for skull crushers.
posted by like_thatI’ve said this before, but if you’re using the bench for any other excercise (especially curls) other than bench press, you deserve to get shot. Even worse when the gym is busy.
Yeah, I've throw dumbbells at people heads for shit like that....but that was the 80's and people weren't so sensitive. LOL....Squat rack for curls is just as bad.
posted by like_thatI’ve said this before, but if you’re using the bench for any other excercise (especially curls) other than bench press, you deserve to get shot. Even worse when the gym is busy.
What have you seen people using it for?
posted by friendfromlowryWhat have you seen people using it for?
Just to clarify, I am talking about a barbell bench, where you do bench press. Not a regular bench.
-Curls with the bench bar.
-Curls using dumbbells or a separate curl bar. Keep in mind there are plenty of non barbell benches available
-Squats. Yes, I am serious. I have seen people use the bench bar and squat while straddling the barbell bench.
-Bench dips. Again, plenty of non barbell benches available, or several other spaces where you could easily do this exercise.
-Leg raises.
-Ab circuit.
-Pushups.
Normally when people do this and all barbell benches are taken, I just ask if they can do their workout on a separate bench, since they aren't doing bench press.
posted by Commander of AwesomeLooking for some advice on back & posture improving exercises. I'm dealing on again off again with some mid backpain that I think is related to poor posture or under developed back muscles.
TL;DR version.....core exercises and yoga.
I've had mild discomfort (sometimes worse) back pain for a few years. Mostly lower back, but somtimes I feel it in the mid-back. And it can be tough to target where the pain actually originates. You could actually be suffering lower back pain, and tight glutes and hams could be one of several causes.
I finally just started doing squats and deadlifts again to try that....literal improvement in just a few weeks, and getting back close to 100%. There seems to be a good bit of research on this, to the point that some physical therapists are now incorporating those lifts into treatment programs.
You might also try some yoga exercises that focus on improving flexibility and ROM in the back. My understanding is that most back pain has to do with compression of the spine, which puts pressure on the disks. Some of that is underdeveloped or weak supporting muscles, but more is probably related to lack of flexibility and activity.
posted by like_thatJust to clarify, I am talking about a barbell bench, where you do bench press. Not a regular bench.
-Curls with the bench bar.
-Curls using dumbbells or a separate curl bar. Keep in mind there are plenty of non barbell benches available
-Squats. Yes, I am serious. I have seen people use the bench bar and squat while straddling the barbell bench.
-Bench dips. Again, plenty of non barbell benches available, or several other spaces where you could easily do this exercise.
-Leg raises.
-Ab circuit.
-Pushups.
Normally when people do this and all barbell benches are taken, I just ask if they can do their workout on a separate bench, since they aren't doing bench press.
Awesome.
posted by gutTL;DR version.....core exercises and yoga.
I've had mild discomfort (sometimes worse) back pain for a few years. Mostly lower back, but somtimes I feel it in the mid-back. And it can be tough to target where the pain actually originates. You could actually be suffering lower back pain, and tight glutes and hams could be one of several causes.
I finally just started doing squats and deadlifts again to try that....literal improvement in just a few weeks, and getting back close to 100%. There seems to be a good bit of research on this, to the point that some physical therapists are now incorporating those lifts into treatment programs.
You might also try some yoga exercises that focus on improving flexibility and ROM in the back. My understanding is that most back pain has to do with compression of the spine, which puts pressure on the disks. Some of that is underdeveloped or weak supporting muscles, but more is probably related to lack of flexibility and activity.
Was going to say this too. My dad is currently dealing with bulged discs and sciatic nerve issues. He's been PTing his ass off and some basic home yoga. He's 60, so hearing him talk about doing yoga is rather hilarious.
Try the app SworkIt for intro basic stuff.
Everyone still getting jacked?
Had a humbling experience over the weekend. I tried bouldering for the first time at a new climbing gym near my apartment. Got my ass kicked bad, gave me a wake up call to how weak I really am. I hurt in areas that have never hurt before. I enjoyed it though and would go back.
I've always thought rock climbing would be a nice supplement. The barrier to doing it consistently are price (rock climbing gym near me is $150 a month) and that every climber I know eventually has shoulder issues. Shoulders are easy to fuck up, hard to repair (usually can't and you just end up managing them).
$150/month is the going rate around here too. The place I went had a promo for $99/month no startup fee. My gf and her friend both joined. They each get 2 guest passes a month so I'll take advantage of that. There's also a few random bouldering places that are relatively cheap..$10-15/day.
I currently have issues with both shoulders. At home PT has lessened the pain significantly, but its still there. I plan on getting the one fixed next year (torn labrum). I didn't really have an issue with them while climbing though, mostly it was my forearms and grip. I could only last an hour, then my grip was shit and I'd just fall off immediately.
