Bodybuilding/Workout/Diet thread

hbionic · June 08, 2012, 01:43:50 PM

We have passwords?

Good to see you Mr. Chillout.

Zanshin · June 08, 2012, 02:17:46 PM

Whuddup, Chuck. Ha. Up Chuck.

PhillyPhanInDC · June 08, 2012, 02:34:10 PM

Quote from: DH on June 06, 2012, 02:22:55 PM

Thanks for the info - I'd like to think I'm in decent shape, but even still, I'm probably in the worst shape of my life. I'm about 195, and starting to feel soft.

So today, start with disc 2 and not part 2 of disc 1?

I actually thought the ab-ripper was for the second workout, so I didnt do it. Guess I'm already slacking..

Disc 1 is an entire workout. Do the whole disc all at once. Ab Ripper is only 15 minutes of no break ab exercises that finishes Discs 1, 3, and 5.

SunMo · June 27, 2012, 12:08:14 PM

my back has been giving me problems for the past two weeks or so. its usually stiff or sore after a workout but now it's lingering. i'm sure that it has something to do with the fact that i've been doing my morning workouts and then either swimming or playing ball in the evenings.

anybody know of good stretches to help alleviate lower back pain?

rjs246 · June 27, 2012, 12:28:57 PM

I have back problems. Seated (low sitting) stationary bike for 10-15 minutes 3-4 times a week on super-low resistance is how I keep my lower back loose (combined with stretching my hamstrings and glutes).

Upper back is trickier, but the physical therapist I went to had me do the stretches above plus used massage to help. If you don't have an in-house masseuse (peasant) use a tennis ball over the farged up areas, pinning the ball between your back and the wall and rolling it over the bad spots.

SunMo · June 27, 2012, 12:29:33 PM

will you come be my masseuse?

rjs246 · June 27, 2012, 12:32:43 PM

If it gets me out of my day job, sweet jesus yes.

General_Failure · June 27, 2012, 01:01:11 PM

A happy ending for everyone involved.

Tomahawk · June 27, 2012, 01:28:00 PM

Quote from: SunMo on June 27, 2012, 12:08:14 PM
my back has been giving me problems for the past two weeks or so. its usually stiff or sore after a workout but now it's lingering. i'm sure that it has something to do with the fact that i've been doing my morning workouts and then either swimming or playing ball in the evenings.

anybody know of good stretches to help alleviate lower back pain?

Drop to your knees (keep reading this is serious business), rest your ass on your ankles, fold your upper body forward, and stretch your arms out on the floor as far as you can and hold/keep stretching/reaching out. Focus on keeping your ass down and stretching the lower back.

Another great one is to lay flat on your back and bring your knees to your chest and hold, either both at the same time or alternate.

I'm assuming you've been to a chiropractor, next time you go ask the "doctor" what stretches you should do. If you haven't ever been, I recommend making an appointment.

SD · June 27, 2012, 01:36:17 PM

Stretch your hamstrings daily and it will alleviate a lot of your back issues. The two are related. Watch your posture, especially when you're relaxing. Most importantly, don't test your lower back. I was always in the idiotic mindset that I could work through pain, with your lower back that doesn't work, it only makes things much worse.

hbionic · June 27, 2012, 01:43:35 PM

Two good suggestions by SD and Z.

On your point about the Chiropractor Z.....I've never been...very skeptical...mostly because I feel those guys are going to farg my neck up...do I have any real reason to fear?

Tomahawk · June 27, 2012, 01:45:57 PM

I don't know if you're talking to me or gthistle, but the answer is no.

SunMo · June 27, 2012, 02:24:27 PM

Quote from: SD on June 27, 2012, 01:36:17 PM
Stretch your hamstrings daily and it will alleviate a lot of your back issues. The two are related. Watch your posture, especially when you're relaxing. Most importantly, don't test your lower back. I was always in the idiotic mindset that I could work through pain, with your lower back that doesn't work, it only makes things much worse.

yeah, i'm constantly touching my toes throughout the day because it does feel better.

i've thought about the chiropractor route but i was thinking it was muscle soreness and i wasn't sure what a chiro would do for me

Zanshin · June 27, 2012, 03:04:47 PM

Quote from: Tomahawk on June 27, 2012, 01:45:57 PM
I don't know if you're talking to me or gthistle, but the answer is no.

gthistle approves of this message.

PoopyfaceMcGee · June 27, 2012, 03:57:02 PM

Don't fear a chiropractor, unless you think that your body being addicted to being "adjusted" by a "doctor" is a good thing.

Frankly, the type of regimen that rjs talks about is much more healthy. Make sure you keep your trouble spots loose with the correct exercises and stretches, and use the occasional massage to really work out the kinks.

I used to swear by chiropractic but have been much healthier and free from pain and stiffness since switching to other methods. I truly do believe that chiropractic therapy begets more chiropractic therapy, and it is not the best option for most people.