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Seems like the more noises I make in the morning means the better the workout was the day before....
Now where's my protein powder?
Now where's my protein powder?
Health and Fitness Thread
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susieqz
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you eat meat n eggs, so why protein powder?
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RudyN
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I survived my pre-test for the third degree Black Belt. The test will be on November 9th, 10th & 11th. Nice three dayer, wish me luck. 
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Right now I'm working on increasing my muscle mass by lifting heavier with less reps per set. My muscles require more protein to repair the damage done to it at the gym. Carbs and calories too.
8 ounces of protein powder with skim milk has 32 grams of protein, 200 calories and branched chain amino acids. All of which helps with muscle growth. Tastes like yummy chocolate milk too.
OP
Best right after a good hard workout. It's easily digested and helps with protein synthesis in the muscle fibers.
OP
Best of luck to ya Rudy. I know you'll do well.I survived my pre-test for the third degree Black Belt. The test will be on November 9th, 10th & 11th. Nice three dayer, wish me luck.
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susieqz
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good luck, rudy.
wanna tell what each day is composed of?
wanna tell what each day is composed of?
RudyN
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Day one is about 3-5 hours of forms, day two is a test of your physical fitness which is a WORKOUT and day three is a nice mountain bike ride, however they change the route each time. Last was a 10 miler which was fairly flat. The next day we check into the hospital [emoji41]
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OP
Sore muscles today.
Seems like the spin instructor's increased the difficulty with more sprints and less rests.
I like it.
My wife and I did supersets in the workout room. Chest press and pulldowns, overhead presses and rows then triceps and biceps. We did ab work by itself. I finished up after my last set with 3 or 4 sets of drop sets for each exercise.
According to the scale at the Y, I've gained 4 pounds but I'm also working out with weights that I was barely able to lift 'bout a month and a half ago.
Today's a rest day. Tomorrow, we're going to the Y just for spin class and some ab work.
Seems like the spin instructor's increased the difficulty with more sprints and less rests.
I like it.
My wife and I did supersets in the workout room. Chest press and pulldowns, overhead presses and rows then triceps and biceps. We did ab work by itself. I finished up after my last set with 3 or 4 sets of drop sets for each exercise.
According to the scale at the Y, I've gained 4 pounds but I'm also working out with weights that I was barely able to lift 'bout a month and a half ago.
Today's a rest day. Tomorrow, we're going to the Y just for spin class and some ab work.
Man-o-man! I'm wore plum out just readin' that. Take it easy my friend, you don't wanna spring a ligament. 
OP
I'm making it a point to pay attention to what my body tells me. If something starts feeling not right, I'm backing off 'til it feels better.Man-o-man! I'm wore plum out just readin' that. Take it easy my friend, you don't wanna spring a ligament.
'Bout a coupla decades ago, I was an avid rock climber and seperated my right shoulder. Hurt like crazy but it popped back in and after a week or so the pain finally eased up enough to where I could lift my arm again. Never saw a doctor for it.
My shoulder's always the first thing that lets me know when I'm overdoing it a bit too much.
OP
Lotsa fun at spin class today. Nearly every bike was in use. Once again I ended up with a sweat puddle under my bike.
Tomorrow, I have an appointment with my doctor for my annual old man check up. Back to the Y on Friday for spin class and a good hard workout.
Tomorrow, I have an appointment with my doctor for my annual old man check up. Back to the Y on Friday for spin class and a good hard workout.
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OP
Had my yearly gimpy old Injun check up today. Doctor says I'm very healthy and in great shape. He finds both my attitude and the way I work to stay mobile with a debilitating degenerative peripheral motor nerve condition inspiring. I outlined my diet, supplements and workout schedule to him and he approved all of it. "Keep doing what you're doing, " he says.
OP
Good day at the Y yesterday.
Felt really good in spin class. the spin teacher made it extra brutal again.
Afterwards, in the workout room, I felt pretty good. No stronger than the time before but still pretty good.
My biggest problem now's keeping my calories up. Since I'm trying to build muscle, I need to feed my body more calories, carbs, proteins and fats.
Today, I had a big bowl of whole wheat spaghetti and turkey meatballs. Turkey meatballs have more protein than regular meatballs.
Today's a rest day although I did do half an hour on our home spin bike.
Felt really good in spin class. the spin teacher made it extra brutal again.
Afterwards, in the workout room, I felt pretty good. No stronger than the time before but still pretty good.
My biggest problem now's keeping my calories up. Since I'm trying to build muscle, I need to feed my body more calories, carbs, proteins and fats.
Today, I had a big bowl of whole wheat spaghetti and turkey meatballs. Turkey meatballs have more protein than regular meatballs.
Today's a rest day although I did do half an hour on our home spin bike.
susieqz
Absent Comrade
sounds like you need lasagna.
OP
You have a point there. I always seem to feel better at the Y after loading up on carbs the day before.
OP
Today was a very good day at the Y.
In spin class, I went from fast spin to faster spin non-stop for nearly 45 minutes, I guess you could say that I'm cheating 'cause I do the same thing on my home spin bike on the non-Y days.
In the workout room, my wife and I both felt strong. My weight's up to 160 pounds and according to my wife, it's all muscle.
Tomorrow'll probably be an off day. We might do the home treadmill, home spin bike thing.
In spin class, I went from fast spin to faster spin non-stop for nearly 45 minutes, I guess you could say that I'm cheating 'cause I do the same thing on my home spin bike on the non-Y days.
In the workout room, my wife and I both felt strong. My weight's up to 160 pounds and according to my wife, it's all muscle.
Tomorrow'll probably be an off day. We might do the home treadmill, home spin bike thing.
CBus660R
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Hey guys, finally got my suspension back and got a good ride in over the weekend. Wow, I had ignored it too long. Not only was the fluid worn out, I had some broken parts that needed replaced. My guy took care of me and the bike felt great over the weekend. We went to a private spot just a bit southwest of Charleston and the trails were epic! The soil down there offers great traction. Eroded sandstone is so much more fun to ride on than the clay we have just a few hours away. Next (and final) race of the year is in a week and half. I'm stoked. Also, the new job is going well, but the 10 hour days where I'm on my feet for most of the day is keeping me away from the gym more than I should be taking lol
OP
That's the thing. Get both the bike and the body in shape then go out and kick some butt.
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