Is Weight Lifting Good For You?

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Penelope McBagpipe		#101	[-]
Posts: 4642 (08/12/08 6:59 PM) Geenyus extraordinaire Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	There was a woman at the gym today with quite literally the biggest bottom I've ever seen on a woman (but good for her etc) When she got off the recumbent bike, the wet sweat stain around the back of her drawers was something that could never be humanly recreated. I'd say she has a long road ahead of her.
survivorjb2003		#102	[-]
Posts: 5942 (08/12/08 6:59 PM) Hellooooo Nurse Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Beefcake wrote: I don't understand where this assumption comes from that anyone who picks up a barbell suddenly gains 30 pounds of muscle. I'm a bit of a gym rat, and in pretty much every gym I've ever visited, I see very few people with well-developed physiques. Limit it to men over 30 (which is what I'm assuming the OP is) and I can count them on one hand. It takes years of consistent training for most people to add a few pounds of muscle. Beefcake, I specifically said bodybuilders, not the average person. But I generally agree with you. And the gymrats that can't hold their arms against their bodies are fun to watch.
Beefcake		#103	[-]
Posts: 1257 (08/12/08 7:07 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	OK, I'll agree with that. I like to laugh at the cardio freaks who run around for hours a day and look like walking cadavers. And like I said in my first post, weight training is just one part of a lifestyle that includes cardio, stretching and good nutrition.
survivorjb2003		#104	[-]
Posts: 5943 (08/12/08 7:09 PM) Hellooooo Nurse Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Beefcake wrote: OK, I'll agree with that. And like I said in my first post, weight training is just one part of a lifestyle that includes cardio, stretching and good nutrition. Tell the good nutrition bit to 99% of bodybuilders. Most eat only protein and little fruits or vegetables.
Beefcake		#105	[-]
Posts: 1258 (08/12/08 7:10 PM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	survivorjb2003 wrote: Beefcake wrote: OK, I'll agree with that. And like I said in my first post, weight training is just one part of a lifestyle that includes cardio, stretching and good nutrition. Tell the good nutrition bit to 99% of bodybuilders. Most eat only protein and little fruits or vegetables. I can tell 'em, but I can't make 'em listen!
Zzunk		#106	[-]
Posts: 5315 (05/21/09 7:22 AM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Question for the gym rats: What are your preferred foods? Two months ago, I've increased my daily routine to 70+ minutes, of which 40 minutes is cardio, and 30 minutes is free weights. I found myself more tired by 5 pm, so I increased my sleep by an hour each night. Still, I'm more tired than ever by the time work is over (mostly paperpushing job). I don't want to reduce my routine, so maybe the problem is my fue intactl. Whatcha peeps prefer to eat to keep you alert for 15 hours?
Beefcake		#107	[-]
Posts: 3410 (05/21/09 7:27 AM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	How old are you? If you're over 25 and not a professional athlete, 70 minutes of exercise a day is insane. I don't think your problem is diet; I think you are way over-training. I'd suggest cutting back to no more than 30 minutes a day, alternating cardio and weights on different days. And take a few days off, fer chrissakes!
survivorjb2003		#108	[-]
Posts: 6922 (05/21/09 8:45 AM) Hellooooo Nurse Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	I'd do cardio every day but not weights, and try it in the morning instead of at night.
kutabeach		#109	[-]
Posts: 2361 (05/21/09 8:53 AM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Has no one posted the CarrotTop pic yet?
mountaineer20		#110	[-]
Posts: 6387 (05/21/09 8:57 AM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Zzunk, try smaller meals with more protein in them. You're working out a lot, so you'll need some extra fuel. And the weightlifting means you need protein. Pardon my ignorance, but are you a guy or a girl?
Zzunk		#111	[-]
Posts: 5316 (05/21/09 10:17 AM) Registered User Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	My workouts are mornings, between 6:30 and 8:30, depending on how fast I'm going that day. Usually 5 days a week. The free weights is simply a break from the boring cardio -- nothing heavy -- just to maintain strength for a mid-40s guy. I'll try smaller, more protein, but more frequent meals (I think that's Mountie intended). This will take some adjustment since I'm a light breakfast and average lunch person. Thanks!
unpretentious username		#112	[-]
Posts: 19210 (05/21/09 10:20 AM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Anybody know if this Spirulina is all it's cracked up to be?
mountaineer20		#113	[-]
Posts: 6391 (05/21/09 10:20 AM) Registered user Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Connection Block Invite	Yeah, that's what I meant. Sorry 'bout that. More frequent, smaller meals. That should keep your energy levels at more of a steady rate, rather than peaks and valley. I don't think that your workouts sound excessive. And the days off to rest and recover are key.

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