*.* NEW- 2014 General Fitness Thread *.*

[penguinz]

I guess we filled up the old one... http://www.chiefsplanet.com/BB/showthread.php?t=280149

Welcome to 2014! Now get your ass in top physical condition!

No one else started it so here it is!

**From the 2013 Thread**

If you want to get back into lifting, or need a new lifting routine, START HERE:

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wi...inner_Programs

If you have questions about the SS programs, look here:

http://startingstrength.wikia.com/wiki/FAQ

Keep in mind that you're a novice lifter for a longer period of time than you think you are. Novice lifting can last anywhere from a few months to a year or two, depending on how hard you hit the weights and where you started.

Once you've reached the point where you don't make regular progress on the SS program, you are ready to move on to the intermediate stage, which can last you for a good number of years. Find it HERE:

http://madcow.hostzi.com/5x5_Program/Linear_5x5.htm

If you're a very advanced lifter (many, many years of CONSISTENT weight training), then there are lot of programs out there, and which one you pick is simply a matter of preference. If you're really that advanced, you should know what works for you and what doesn't by this point.

[Titty Meat]

Those Lenny and Larry protein cookies are ****ing crack!

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by BigMeatballBillay

Those Lenny and Larry protein cookies are ****ing crack!

A box at Target is like $5 for 4 cookies

[BigCatDaddy]

Originally Posted by BigMeatballBillay

Those Lenny and Larry protein cookies are ****ing crack!

No shit. About 15 g of sugar per cookie

[RobBlake]

Originally Posted by lewdog

If you're doing compound lifts there's no need for any of this bullshit as the lifts work more than one muscle group. I've never touched my muscles while lifting. I also don't do curls facing a mirror (oh the horror!).

Mirror not necessary however it's not bullshit to have sensory help by helping concentrate on a particular muscle

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by BigMeatballBillay

Those Lenny and Larry protein cookies are ****ing crack!

Not that I don't eat them from time to time but when dieting, never.

400 calories for one cookie. Over 20g sugar. They really aren't a "diet" product. Simply a cookie with a protein boost.

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by RobBlake

Mirror not necessary however it's not bullshit to have sensory help by helping concentrate on a particular muscle

Go ahead but as one great lifter/writer put it, too many guys in the gym are "majoring in the minors." Focus instead on compound lifts, which don't work a "particular muscle" but large groups of muscles. Add weight to the bar when you can, get stronger on squats, bench, deads and overhead presses. Your entire body will respond. You'll lose more fat and build more muscle. I never really "concentrate on a muscle." I'll do some isolation finishing work at times but that's about it. If your workouts are about isolating a muscle to "feel it," you're neglecting strength and that's simply wrong.

[Aspengc8]

Originally Posted by lewdog

Not that I don't eat them from time to time but when dieting, never.

400 calories for one cookie. Over 20g sugar. They really aren't a "diet" product. Simply a cookie with a protein boost.

For that many cals I'd rather have two quest bars. The mint chocolate chip one is insane.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by Aspengc8

For that many cals I'd rather have two quest bars. The mint chocolate chip one is insane.

Try the Oatmeal Chocolate Chip

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by Silock

Indeed. I recently read some interesting research showing that your eating window should be about 10 hours or less for improved health and longevity outcomes.

Intermittent fasting is great in so many ways. From the little research I have done it is best to consume all calories an an 8 hour window so that you have 16 hours of your fasting window.

[Aspengc8]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

Try the Oatmeal Chocolate Chip

I grabbed a few during my lunch break. My new favorite with black coffee! Tried the Smores' flavor too, really good.

[Titty Meat]

Which one of you bundle of stickss wants to tell me how Dannon Lite Greek yogurt isn't good for shredz? 80cal 15g holla.

[lewdog]

Originally Posted by BigMeatballBillay

Which one of you pillowbiters wants to tell me how Dannon Lite Greek yogurt isn't good for shredz? 80cal 15g holla.

Greek Yogurt is definitely good. Just watch the sugar in some of them.

You win this one....kind of.

[NewChief]

Originally Posted by Silock

Indeed. I recently read some interesting research showing that your eating window should be about 10 hours or less for improved health and longevity outcomes.

I generally have a 4-5 hour eating window. But the circadian fast places that window in the day (with sunset being the stop point). I usually fast from 10pm until 6pm the next day. Also, circadian defines breaking fast as intake of anything other than water. So as soon as you drink coffee (which I do daily while fasting) , then you've started your eating window. So when you have a cup of coffee at 5:00am, you have 10 hours. Meaning must be done for day by 3pm. Meaning no drinks or cocktails.

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by lewdog

Greek Yogurt is definitely good. Just watch the sugar in some of them.

You win this one....kind of.

It's only 7g

[Silock]

Originally Posted by NewChief

I generally have a 4-5 hour eating window. But the circadian fast places that window in the day (with sunset being the stop point). I usually fast from 10pm until 6pm the next day. Also, circadian defines breaking fast as intake of anything other than water. So as soon as you drink coffee (which I do daily while fasting) , then you've started your eating window. So when you have a cup of coffee at 5:00am, you have 10 hours. Meaning must be done for day by 3pm. Meaning no drinks or cocktails.

**** that. Black coffee doesn't count. If you put cream and sugar, yeah.