*.* 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.

[luv]

Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog

Are crunches and things of that nature a waste of time for someone who still has over 20% body fat? What are some good ways to lose belly fat?

You can't target fat loss. They're good for strengthening your core, though, which is always good.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog

Are crunches and things of that nature a waste of time for someone who still has over 20% body fat?

Sure, strong abs always help with everything.

Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog

What are some good ways to lose belly fat?

Eat clean, do cardio, and do weights

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by Chocolate Hog

Are crunches and things of that nature a waste of time for someone who still has over 20% body fat? What are some good ways to lose belly fat?

Change of diet, high reps in the core, and cardio....sweet cardio.

[Aspengc8]

Originally Posted by loochy

Sure, strong abs always help with everything.




Eat clean, do cardio, and do weights

You don't have to do cardio or lift weights to lose weight or bodyfat, just eat less calories than you burn daily.

I won't argue eating clean though.. I always wash my food before cooking.

[loochy]

Originally Posted by Aspengc8

You don't have to do cardio or lift weights to lose weight or bodyfat, just eat less calories than you burn daily.

I won't argue eating clean though.. I always wash my food before cooking.

well you don't have to

but it helps a lot

[Silock]

Originally Posted by 505 Chief

Change of diet, high reps in the core, and cardio....sweet cardio.

No to high reps in the core.

[penguinz]

Originally Posted by Silock

No to high reps in the core.

Arnold would disagree.

[Silock]

Originally Posted by penguinz

Arnold would disagree.

That's fine. Arnold was on drugs. Rules are different for him.

[el borracho]

When was Arnold over 20% body fat?

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by Silock

No to high reps in the core.

More weight, less reps?

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

How many reps? Say, crunch machine?

[KC native]

Originally Posted by el borracho

When was Arnold over 20% body fat?

[Silock]

Originally Posted by 505 Chief

More weight, less reps?

Higher and lower weight. No more than 15 reps.

[Sweet Daddy Hate]

Originally Posted by Silock

Higher and lower weight. No more than 15 reps.

Ha! My build sets were 15-10-5.

[el borracho]

Originally Posted by KC native

Yep, that's probably what Penguinz was recommending. Model yourself after 65 year old, post-steroids Arnold.