Today doing 175 bench for the first time, I was reminded of the Bro science episode where he says, "Before I bench, I have to write a letter to my family in case something happens." I really need to find someone to spot me >_< Hard being the only white guy in a Korean gym sometimes...
Lols the crossfits here range from 200-300/month or 20-30/for one session. between the couple weightlifting clubs and being good at weightlifting though I pay around 100/month total for the 3-4 gyms I go to.
Crunch gyms and crossfit gyms in Manhattan have so many hotties walking around you need an extra towel, srs. Btw today is picture upload day guys. I'll upload mine later this afternoon.
On June 11 2014 21:18 NeedsmoreCELLTECH wrote: Crunch gyms and crossfit gyms in Manhattan have so many hotties walking around you need an extra towel, srs. Btw today is picture upload day guys. I'll upload mine later this afternoon.
I'm a runner, so my goals come down to more muscle, focus on core/quads (so I lift 2x or so a week in the offseason) and improved speed.
My core distance is the half marathon (21.1km/13.1 miles), though I have fun with the 10-miler/15k distances too, but I have also done 2 full marathons.
I'd like to get a sub-1:30 half, at the moment I cannot break 1:38. Probably going to work on more hill training.
And Crossfit rates where I live (London) aren't much better, which is why I avoid it.
Copied and pasted from Crossfit London:
Per session options ■Single session pass £15 (valid for one month) ■5 session carnet £65 (valid for up to three months) ■10 session carnet £110 (valid for up to six months) ■20 session carnet £190 (valid for up to nine months) ■50 session carnet £425 (valid for up to twelve months)
Monthly membership options ■Up to 3/4x sessions/week £105 – 13 sessions to be used within the month ■Up to 5/6x sessions/week £145 – 20 sessions to be used within the month
Personal training options ■Beginner’s PT package (five sessions) £220 – introductory offer ■Single CrossFit personal training session £60 ■5 CrossFit personal training sessions £270 ■10 CrossFit personal training sessions £480 ■Shared CrossFit personal training session (2 people) £80 ■Shared CrossFit personal training session (3 people) £90 ■Athlete initial assessment (for new clients with some prior experience) £40 ■Single Gymnastics personal training session £60 ■5 Gymnastics personal training sessions £270
On June 11 2014 23:09 Half the Sky wrote: I'm a runner, so my goals come down to more muscle, focus on core/quads (so I lift 2x or so a week in the offseason) and improved speed.
My core distance is the half marathon (21.1km/13.1 miles), though I have fun with the 10-miler/15k distances too, but I have also done 2 full marathons.
I'd like to get a sub-1:30 half, at the moment I cannot break 1:38. Probably going to work on more hill training.
When does your season start? If you're not already doing them, some squats/deadlifts and building up your leg strength could really help your running.
I paid $150 for unlimited classes at my crossfit gym, which is one of the best in the area. Prices go way up in the cities (rent is expensive for the gym itself) and way out in the sticks where there's no competition (basically all of Australia).
Hi guys, I am presently trying to engineer this kind of figure (tall, slim-ish, apparent abs) for myself from a 180 CM, 80KG figure. This would mostly involve cutting fat.
How should I go about achieving this goal (what should I eat, cut from my diet, etc.)? How many times to the gym should I go each week and what is my focus when i go?
P.S. I would like to try and produce a more visible 6 pack than this guy, but only slightly more visible.
On June 12 2014 01:49 BreAKerTV wrote: Hi guys, I am presently trying to engineer this kind of figure (tall, slim-ish, apparent abs) for myself from a 180 CM, 80KG figure. This would mostly involve cutting fat.
How should I go about achieving this goal (what should I eat, cut from my diet, etc.)? How many times to the gym should I go each week and what is my focus when i go?
P.S. I would like to try and produce a more visible 6 pack than this guy, but only slightly more visible.
Spoiler includes pretty generic beginner advice, for cutting a bit, which is pretty much what you seem to want. + Show Spoiler +
Do a full body lifting routine three times a week. Focus on linear progression, and regularly adding weight to compound lifts. Something simple like
A: 3 sets of 5 squats 3 sets of 5 Bent over Barbell Rows 3 sets of 5 Bench Press
B: 5 sets of 3 Front Squats 1 set of 5 deadlifts 3 sets of 5 overhead presses
Just alternate, A then B, and you can't go wrong with doing as many chinups as possible if you've got energy left over at the end of the workout.
Shouldn't need cardio, but you can do it if you like cardio or want to be in good cardiovascular shape.
diet wise start counting calories. Count everything you eat for the next week, then the following week drop 500 calories from that. Stay at that -500 number for two weeks and see if you lose weight. If you do, keep at it. If you don't drop a further 500. When your weight loss stalls out, drop a further 250. Repeat until desired body achieved.
@Celltech I'll take a progress pic when I get home tonight and upload it then.
Also agree with funkie, wtf, since when did you live in manhattan? I should be going through there 2-3 times this summer. Lets get a lift in.
On June 12 2014 01:49 BreAKerTV wrote: Hi guys, I am presently trying to engineer this kind of figure (tall, slim-ish, apparent abs) for myself from a 180 CM, 80KG figure. This would mostly involve cutting fat.
How should I go about achieving this goal (what should I eat, cut from my diet, etc.)? How many times to the gym should I go each week and what is my focus when i go?
P.S. I would like to try and produce a more visible 6 pack than this guy, but only slightly more visible.
Why didn't you just post Brad Pitt from Fight Club?
It looks like he is aiming to have less muscle and be skinnier than Tyler Durden.
Recommending anything to you BreAKerTV is kind of dependent how you look right now compared to your goal. At 180 CM, 80KG you will mostly just need to eat less I guess. Most people here will tell you though that 80+ is a healthy weight for your height and you shouldn't really be looking at losing more.
On June 12 2014 01:49 BreAKerTV wrote: Hi guys, I am presently trying to engineer this kind of figure (tall, slim-ish, apparent abs) for myself from a 180 CM, 80KG figure. This would mostly involve cutting fat.
How should I go about achieving this goal (what should I eat, cut from my diet, etc.)? How many times to the gym should I go each week and what is my focus when i go?
P.S. I would like to try and produce a more visible 6 pack than this guy, but only slightly more visible.
Is this what looks good in taiwan? At 180cm I'd shoot for 80-90kg just need more muscle and less fat. Follow above advice and read the info in the OP.
The only problem I have is I have pizza probably 4 times a month.. and when I eat pizza, its mot just 2 slices. Its almost a whole box... I have an addiction I workout 5 days a week. Consistently. I weigh 180. 5'11. I just have to stop eating pizza..
On June 12 2014 03:52 Adrian_mx wrote: The only problem I have is I have pizza probably 4 times a month.. and when I eat pizza, its mot just 2 slices. Its almost a whole box... I have an addiction I workout 5 days a week. Consistently. I weigh 180. 5'11. I just have to stop eating pizza..
4 times a month is roughly once a week. Once a week isn't going to kill you if you're otherwise being good. IDK about you, but I can personally eat most of a large pizza and not be too over my daily calorie reqs. Its just that, along with a whey protein shake in water it's the only thing I'll eat that day.
Just remember, It's the big picture like "I hit all my workout goals and ate within 1k of my goal calories for the week" not about the little things like "I ate pizza today" that get you 80% of the way to where you want to be.