The Official Gym & Fitness Thread

*raises hand*

And even at my age, my father has made it clear he's my father till one of us dies regardless of age..and I'm never too old to go over his knee. I have zero doubt in my mind it would happen if needed, especially since he gave me the ass whacking of the century when I was 16.

 

I'd love for this to be an option for me. We live in America, where Dr's just want your money. There are some around that care, however just difficult to find.

Also, ngl, scared that they'll just report it.

 

As far as I know, reporting you to the authorities for steroids use goes against doctor/patient confidentiality and is a crime on the dr’s part.

 

Typically doctors don’t report use of illegal drugs because of the fact that they aren’t cops or judges and its not their job. Its their job to provide you medical care and if they are known for reporting all illegal activity then people will not feel safe enough to seek care.

Patient-doctor confidentiality just protects a patient from certain admissions of evidence in trial it doesn’t state a physician can’t report a crime or potential crime.

Certain injuries or cases like GSW’s, abuse to minors, and individuals who may be a threat to others come with an obligation to report.

I’ll be honest the doctor-patient confidentiality thing is really not super protected in law. In our civil cases anything and everything in your medical records is admissible. Even if you were suing for injuries in a car accident, if you told your doctor 5 years ago you use cocaine its gonna come up in trial.
Even if the physician you saw was your primary care physician you never saw for your auto accident injury. Defendants are entitled to any and all medical records regarding you for pretty much any amount of time they can convince a judge to allow them to get the record. 15 years back was common.

I really don’t think a doctor cares about anabolic steroid use to report it. Thats on the low level of GAFs.

I think the issue is since it is illegal and we do not have studies on the use of anabolics, the chances of you finding a doctor that is the least bit educated on how to use is slim.

I mean physicians are being sued for not properly prescribing patents TRT and it leading to injury and death. And thats a legal regulated pharmaceutical.

Same with marijuana. The issue is lack of legality hindering research. Right now... theres no research for a physician to know how to help their patients safely use.

 

Hit my top set of 475x3 on squats last night and had a quick turnaround time for bench at 4am. I misloaded my first set with 295, not 275. I thought it felt heavy. Followed with 315x3 and 355x3. Top set was a grind due to the short turnaround time, not so much the misload I think.

18 days out and things are starting to come
together now that I’m kicking this sickness.

 

Is there a general consensus of good vs bad protein powders here?

I have some unflavored nutrabio 100% WPI that has been okay. I just decided I loved myself enough to go with a flavored option (probably just vanilla) next. I’m not picky about the protein source. I would only really like to avoid soy.

I’m looking at sun warrior, MRE, and maybe mansports... YouTube is my source of information so any actual experience from y’all would definitely be appreciated.

also tempted to look at onnit but it’s also possible I just watch too much jre

 

Myprotein.com

 

Make sure you video the first time you try to log clean and press, I wanna see it lol

Also make sure its a 12in log, not the small ones

 

What "kind" of protein are you looking for? Like low carb low cal? or something like a mass gainer?

My favorite low cal protein is Animal Whey from Universal Nutrition. Two scoops is 50g protein and only 250 cals. This stuff is best for maintaining on cuts/low cal days or if you eat enough cals/carbs and just need a bump in protein without feeling too full.

Favorite mass gainer protein is Redcon1 MRE. It really is a full meal replacement or additional meal, plus it tastes great. It can get a little gritty if not mixed well so I always use a blender and milk. A serving of MRE with around 3 cups of milk is over 900 cals and gives 111g carbs/71g protein. MRE is best for bulking and/or using if you don't have time or the ability to eat a full meal. I use it for breakfast to start my day, add in a little peanut butter and you're over 1000 cals in one drink, quick and easy fuel.

Favorite all around protein that is good at everything is BSN Syntha 6. Its around 200 cals, 15g carbs and 22g of protein per serving. I like it for extra cals/protein when I'm not trying to pack in 6500+ cals a day. Syntha 6, in my opinion, is the best option for the majority of gym rats and people just getting into supplements. I wouldn't use it as a mass gainer or bulk drink, but for basic additional protein needs or just maintaining its great.

Right now I use Redcon MRE every morning since I am at 6500 cals a day and bulking to 325lbs. When I am not bulking or on off/cardio days I will use Animal Whey to keep my total carbs/cals lower while keeping protein intake high.

Also, if you do get Redcon1 MRE, try not to buy from their website... They take forever to ship and charge like $20 more than what you can get it for on Amazon prime. If you do order from their site there are plenty of discount codes out there. I think Brain Shaw has one on his IG page, or if you are military/veteran they'll give you 20-25% off.

 

Hahahah ive been hitting shoulders hard this past month with anticipation of a eventual log press. Won’t hurt myself but am excited to give it a shot! I may be hiring in for a job soon and if I do, I’ll be practicing strong man at the new gym. If I get this other job then no strongman stuff cause it’s the complete opposite direction of work.

 

@HerT4R what HR strap do you have?
I’m thinking of getting one here soon.


You know if I’ll ever run again...

 

I believe in you man. you will run again. maybe even place in the ultra in 2020.

Ive got the Garmin HRM-Dual (or maybe the previous version of that, but it looks just like that), and I have had it September 2015 and used it MANY, MANY times. I used it a LOT recently for the half marathon training and I have used it during all running training, though not normally races (simply because I typically have competed in sprint triathlons and have not wanted to put on the HRM during my transition from swim to bike, its a bit of a hassle if you wear a bra or are not changing out of a 1 piece swimsuit #womensproblems). I wash my strap after every use as the technology piece is removable with a couple of snaps. I think that has kept my strap in good condition and working flawlessly. I would just make sure any HRM chest strap you buy is compatible with the device you want it to talk to, that seems to be peoples biggest beefs with their purchases.

There are also many other brands of chest strap HRMs, i can only speak to the one I have.

 

IDK I’m on more steroids, anti inflammatories and bed rest at this point.
Think the placing dreams are gone at this point. At least for May.
I’ve been out two weeks almost, will be out potentially now until surgery, maybe I’ll get a week in. Then 3-4 weeks off post surgery with 13 weeks till the race.

Yeah probably will be running it “for the experience” at this point.

Which is not the end of the world but a lot of work went into where I’m now. Sucks when that gets wasted.

Thank you for attending my pitty party lol


Garmin probably won’t fit with my Coros but I do know there are plenty of brands.

Do you find the HR information helpful?
I’m wanting it to make sure I’m not going too hard on my easy days and long runs.

 

I think its great. The readout is awesome. It reads onto my watch and I can use to to ensure my pace is proper for my fitness level and that I am not going too hard or if I am I need to back off a little bit. I really like looking at the app when I finish a run and check my heart rate stats. its beneficial for me, but YMMV.



update on me. did my stronglifts5x5 yesterday. bench and row feel great. With more people in tune with the new year my little gym is getting more crowded, but thats okay. I did rows with DBs equivalent to BB weight. squats are still the toughest part for me. I finished it out at the prescribed weight but damn it is HARD. I did some accessories at the end: farmer carries and hanging leg raises, and since squats are my weak spot I did 2 mins of lunges and recorded how many I could do.

2mins of lunges without stopping was tough for me, by the end of it my legs and glutes were BURNING. and I had jelly legs when I rode my bike home and even still today.

I am still motivated. I think I may get a little frustrated with all the newbies in the gym come 2020 taking up the equipment and maybe not knowing proper etiquette, but i gotta remember their intentions are good and that we were all newbs at one point. I need to work on my messaging about phone usage and taking up equipment and not using it, i want to come off constructive and not aggro.

 

Fuck I hate lunges.....

They are programmed for me but half the time I don't do them

 

Just saw this and read a couple posts after. Have to agree that you looked too "unbalanced". Once you get under the bar you should be strong/tight as soon as you unrack it. There shouldn't be any body movement or swaying while you are standing there.

 

I’m gonna work on it tomorrow since legs are almost back to normal and feeling strong. Going to try and go slow down and do the 3 step method back (someone recommended me to watch the Larry wheels squat video and he had good pointers) and just try to get comfortable with it.

 

The easiest advice I could ever give people over the years that had trouble squatting was to just act like you are going to sit in a chair. You can just stand where you are and pretend like there is a chair under you and begin sitting into it, then do the same thing with your arms up like they are holding the squat bar. How you start that descent is typically how you will start a good squat. Use all your warmup reps to pay attention to your form and get it nailed down solid. Every rep. Foot placement is also key and is different for everyone. You HAVE to feel strong under the bar to squat effectively! This should all start before you even take the bar off the rack. Set your stance, set the bar, set your back and chest tight like you were doing a full rep already. Then just a quick shuffle or step back after you unrack. Minimize the setup time after you've taken possession of that bar.

 

ah yes, it’s almost “resolution-er season”, hope the constructive part works for you. I’ve never gotten farther then giving ‘em the evil eye.