aaronjw Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 For all of those with tiredness issues... superpump250! Guaranteed to shorten your life span by X years but during/after a workout you feel friggin great! Superdump is also guaranteed to empty your colon:D I find a caffiene tab before training is all i need to get it on. The rest comes from the mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obi Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 I'd go with jack3d, or maybe 1MR. 1MR is intense. Although i've never tried it I heard white flood is where its at, you guys tried it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medigeek Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 1MR is intense. Although i've never tried it I heard white flood is where its at, you guys tried it? white flood is definitely in my top 3 all time pre workouts. But Ya 1MR is pretty intense, but after using about 10-15 times, you burnout a lottttt quicker and usually feel extra crappy. The 1,3 dimethyl is pretty high dosed (3x that of jack3d) as well as 300mg caffeine per scoop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooty Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 lol now every female gym-goer is up in arms because i singled out a girl routine. let me qualify my statement by adding that i just see a lot of girls doing some combo of cardio equipment + machines, especially leg machines. i ain't knocking, just pointing out an observation. mucho respect tho. i can't do what a lot of girls can do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychoswim Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 lol now every female gym-goer is up in arms because i singled out a girl routine. let me qualify my statement by adding that i just see a lot of girls doing some combo of cardio equipment + machines, especially leg machines. i ain't knocking, just pointing out an observation. mucho respect tho. i can't do what a lot of girls can do. We're not really up in arms I know what you mean - many girls indeed do that but I figure at least it's better than doing nothing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medigeek Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 lol now every female gym-goer is up in arms because i singled out a girl routine. let me qualify my statement by adding that i just see a lot of girls doing some combo of cardio equipment + machines, especially leg machines. i ain't knocking, just pointing out an observation. mucho respect tho. i can't do what a lot of girls can do. lmao dont you have the "thigh toner chicks" at your machine? those make up 95% of the general gym population.. doingthe abduction/adduction machines, I always lol @ how they think it does anything for them when all it does is work the adductors and gluteas medius/minimus.... Now in the meantime if they did squats... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obi Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 Lol medigeek they aren't called "slut and nun" machines or "pornstars" for nothing.... Strengthening those muscles has its uses I really really do wish that more women lifted weights.. Manageable weight + high reps + some dedication = <-- boys at your school Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
questforstarfish Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 I'm working 1-2 days a week right now, going to classes 5 days a week (5 courses), volunteering just for an hour a week with Big Sisters and maybe a couple of hours with the mobile kitchen, x-country skiing one day a week and doing karate twice a week, plus seeing my friends maybe once or twice a week. I've found that the more I do, the more I hate tv and wasting time on the internet and so I end up finding much more time in my day! Karate is only two hours a week (on mondays and wednesdays), right after school, so I get a good workout in and then go home and feel energized, and I work and ski on the weekends. I don't know, it always seemed like so much until I started doing it- now I feel like I STILL have lots of extra time in my week! I'm trying to volunteer more but with the agencies I work with, the hours they need me don't coincide with this semester's class times so I'm kind of limited in that respect for now. I suppose it depends on how much downtime one needs, how much they're working and what program they're taking. It's a very individual thing so I'd say give working out a try, stick to it for a month, and if it's too much, priority is GPA. For me it wasn't nearly as busy and overwhelming as I expected so giving it a shot it the most important thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychoswim Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 lmao dont you have the "thigh toner chicks" at your machine? those make up 95% of the general gym population.. doingthe abduction/adduction machines, I always lol @ how they think it does anything for them when all it does is work the adductors and gluteas medius/minimus.... Now in the meantime if they did squats... I've never noticed before, but I figure now you've talked about it that's all I'll see haha! For what it's worth - those exercises do have their uses in some sports (like breaststroke in swimming) but not to slim down your thighs like I guess many hope for.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curi0user Posted January 16, 2012 Report Share Posted January 16, 2012 lol now every female gym-goer is up in arms because i singled out a girl routine. let me qualify my statement by adding that i just see a lot of girls doing some combo of cardio equipment + machines, especially leg machines. i ain't knocking, just pointing out an observation. mucho respect tho. i can't do what a lot of girls can do. Yeah that used to be my routine until kine classes taught me better exercises to work all the intricate muscles. Now I do lunges and squats as key part of my routine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medigeek Posted January 17, 2012 Report Share Posted January 17, 2012 I've never noticed before, but I figure now you've talked about it that's all I'll see haha! For what it's worth - those exercises do have their uses in some sports (like breaststroke in swimming) but not to slim down your thighs like I guess many hope for.. ya they have minor roles, but maybe to someone who squats/deadlifts heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phosgenic Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 You guys need to get into some Olympic lifting! only 2 exercises (and variations/components of the exercises) that will get you TOTAL BODY STRONG- functional strength, no crappy isolation exercises (which can sometimes be useful, granted, but not when it constitutes 90% of your entire workout regime). ugh, i wish i could show you my old trainer's bod, - does absolutely 0 cardio and she has the most ridiculous body ive ever seen on a woman, not even disgustingly jacked at all like some of those female bodybuilders you see who look absolutely gross... shes really well toned, nice figure, blah blah. Look into it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medigeek Posted January 18, 2012 Report Share Posted January 18, 2012 You guys need to get into some Olympic lifting! only 2 exercises (and variations/components of the exercises) that will get you TOTAL BODY STRONG- functional strength, no crappy isolation exercises (which can sometimes be useful, granted, but not when it constitutes 90% of your entire workout regime). ugh, i wish i could show you my old trainer's bod, - does absolutely 0 cardio and she has the most ridiculous body ive ever seen on a woman, not even disgustingly jacked at all like some of those female bodybuilders you see who look absolutely gross... shes really well toned, nice figure, blah blah. Look into it! Olympic lifts are excellent but it is very difficult to learn to do them well for athletes (such that many high level athletes dont even bother) so for the average person who's not that athletic... it would be even more difficult to learn to do well. I'm not saying you have to master it, but I've seen over time where people with "average technique" have developed different injuries over time because their technique wasn't quite cutting it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phosgenic Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Olympic lifts are excellent but it is very difficult to learn to do them well for athletes (such that many high level athletes dont even bother) so for the average person who's not that athletic... it would be even more difficult to learn to do well. I'm not saying you have to master it, but I've seen over time where people with "average technique" have developed different injuries over time because their technique wasn't quite cutting it. Theyre not too difficult to learn, for any athlete who requires explosive power (basically everyone) id say it should be a significant chunk of your training regime. but yes i agree it is not to be taken lightly as very serious injuries can occur when people dont know what theyre doing b/c of the nature of the exercises. but if you ever get a chance, go look at the varsity gym of any school in the states whos half decent in sports, a big portion of the floor will be covered with lifting platform, they all do it, especially in hockey and football where explosiveness is key Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mm88 Posted January 20, 2012 Report Share Posted January 20, 2012 Olympic lifts are excellent but it is very difficult to learn to do them well for athletes (such that many high level athletes dont even bother) so for the average person who's not that athletic... it would be even more difficult to learn to do well. I'm not saying you have to master it, but I've seen over time where people with "average technique" have developed different injuries over time because their technique wasn't quite cutting it. The problem with a lot of people is lifting too heavy with bad form. There was some article/study that one TATP instructors mentioned, apparently the article said that it takes 300 repetitions of an exercise for muscle memory to occur and 1000 repetitions to correct bad form. Sounds a little exaggerated... :/ but anyway. The instructor said it was important to be shown proper form and then to practice a bunch of times with lower weights or body bars.... and I guess most people can't really afford the instruction on student budgets. I started learning/trying to learn Olympic lifts last November, it is hard! I still haven't gotten the grip transition for clean & jerk down pat even at lower weights... :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychoswim Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 I love doing olympic lifts though I haven't been able to do jerks in a while because of my shoulders and only cleans in the last 1,5 years. Hopefully that changes when my shoulder is rehabbed. I learned them about 10 years ago where they were a big part of my weights program to go with swimming since I was a sprinter. I thought they were relatively easy to learn and do well, but many of my teammates never got the knack of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkwhy Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 To answer the OP's question, there are a huuuuuuuuuge number of ways to work out with your busy schedule. Here's some of the things I have done in the past, but only as fun: Walk on all fours at home to get from point A to point B Calve raises while waiting for bus, lecture doors to open, or whatever. As long as your waiting, just do em. Flex your abs as you walk/stand. Flex your glutes as you walk/stand. Flex your arms as you walk/stand. Flex em all, have fun. Randomly do burpees in your home. Same goes for push ups or squats. These are great when you're taking a study break to get some blood flowing. When you wake up, do as many bicycle crunches as you can on the bed. When you're tired of walking on all fours at home, do lunge-walks. Stay active throughout the day if you're tired from an all out one-time session. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drkwhy Posted January 21, 2012 Report Share Posted January 21, 2012 Just realized he has been banned lol. So........ ahem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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