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Old 05-27-2010 | 10:12 PM
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Old 05-28-2010 | 07:02 AM
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Old 05-28-2010 | 07:58 AM
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Did my first session of interval training yesterday for the first time in like 6+ months. At first I was like but halfway into it I was like and in the end I was like but also very
Old 05-28-2010 | 09:43 AM
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The thing with cardio is, at least for me, is that I'm swearing under my breath every time I do it...but afterwards, I feel great.


And results are terrific too.
Old 05-28-2010 | 09:50 AM
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I agree with the switching it up. I stick with something (weights or cardio) until I start seeing less results and then switch it up. What do you think about doing it this way instead of mixing it up every other time?
That's what I do, works well.
Old 05-28-2010 | 10:03 AM
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Bugeye - I think you need to switch up your routine like some of these posters have said. Our bodies adapt to stress over time and if you are doing the same things every week the body will just feel like it is normal - which is why you need to keep extending your workouts to feel "the burn".

This is the whole theory behind the P90x system which has given me great results as well as my wife. If you want to try something new - give this a go.
Old 06-03-2010 | 12:53 AM
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Well, I've cut back significantly on the cardio. I'm doing about 45 minutes per workout session (still 6 days per week, though).

I do a 15 minute cardio warmup when I first get to the gym, work out whatever muscle group I'm doing, then do a very hard 30 minute burn. If I'm just doing cardio that day, I do straight 45 minutes of high resistance/high crossramp on the elliptical. I burn ~500 calories for the 45 minute sessions.

Pleased, also, to say my abs are finally starting to look good. I tried to take a picture in the mirror, but I had to turn the flash off so it came out really grainy. Another 3 or 4 months at this pace, and I should be just about where I want to be.

Old 06-03-2010 | 07:06 AM
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Old 06-03-2010 | 07:48 AM
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Old 06-03-2010 | 12:55 PM
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Cute stomach for a guy jk
Old 06-03-2010 | 09:37 PM
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I have cute manboobs too.
Old 06-03-2010 | 09:50 PM
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Nice, go with what works, and don't forget to switch it up often enough. Keep your body guessing so it doesn't have a chance to adapt to the routine you are doing. If it has a chance to adapt it will start to do the same routine more efficiently thus burning less calories.
Old 06-04-2010 | 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by bugeye
I have cute manboobs too.
Old 06-04-2010 | 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by bugeye
I have cute manboobs too.
I need pics to confirm that
Old 06-04-2010 | 08:50 AM
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Old 06-04-2010 | 03:15 PM
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well since i'm sure this thread will be checked up on by all
in the health and fitness forum..i'd like to take this time to say hello...hello...


i'm so sick of the 2g tl section and all the fucking idiots asking stupid quetions that i decided to branch out...i've been lurking here for a few days and have read ALOT of threads..(to try and keep me from becoming the stupid question asker guy..) but more importantly because i'm sick and tired of feeling sick and tired...perhaps i will start a thread soon outlining my goals and with everyones input and my own self motivation to make a lifestyle change, those goals will be meet.

-matt
Old 06-04-2010 | 03:22 PM
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Old 06-04-2010 | 04:21 PM
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Old 06-04-2010 | 06:01 PM
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Welcome Matt. :punzine:

Don't be surprised if we'd prefer to discuss bugeye's progress to goals.
Old 06-05-2010 | 06:27 AM
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Old 06-28-2010 | 03:15 PM
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i think you are overdoing the cardio. id suggest shorter periods of higher intensity cardio. like others have said it is better for you and is more effective. too much cardio can eventually be worse for your heart.
Old 06-29-2010 | 05:36 AM
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I can tell you this.. I would bike about 25 miles in the morning and at night after I ate dinner I would run 2 miles. I did this for nearly 3 weeks intill my body couldn't anymore. I lost weight, not the amount that I wanted so I took a break for 3 days and went back to it for another 3 days. I did this on off cycle for a month and lost more weight that way then I did working out 7 days a week.
Old 06-29-2010 | 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 04WDPSeDaN
I can tell you this.. I would bike about 25 miles in the morning and at night after I ate dinner I would run 2 miles. I did this for nearly 3 weeks intill my body couldn't anymore. I lost weight, not the amount that I wanted so I took a break for 3 days and went back to it for another 3 days. I did this on off cycle for a month and lost more weight that way then I did working out 7 days a week.
Translation: I worked out really hard for 3 weeks, took a 3 day rest for my body to recover and I lost weight!!!
Old 06-29-2010 | 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by hornyleprechaun
Translation: I worked out really hard for 3 weeks, took a 3 day rest for my body to recover and I lost weight!!!
Basically, I was tired very much. Getting up at 6:00 AM to head out for work was tough. My legs didn't want to move.
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