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death_vlk So, who's got a camera? from The Nightmare Corpse-City of R`lyeh Since: Jul, 2013
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#1276: Mar 28th 2015 at 12:28:20 AM

Anybody know of any hamstring exercises I can do at home? I can do some lighter deadlifts (probably do 200 lbs max, I'm not at that level yet though) with the equipment I have at home but I was wondering if there were any other exercises I could do as well. I can't really seem to find a lot of information about effective leg exercises to do at home. I do have a leg attachment on my bench but the curl thing isn't optimally placed so I'm really only using it for leg extensions. I also have a stationary bike which I noticed does work my hamstrings (and glutes lol) pretty well.

I want to join a gym eventually just so I can get more serious about legs (Eg if you read this, yes I will do squats tongue) but for now I'd like to be able to do as much as I can.

edited 28th Mar '15 2:22:50 AM by death_vlk

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GAP Formerly G.G. from Who Knows? Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: In love with love
Aprilla Since: Aug, 2010
#1278: Apr 1st 2015 at 7:29:12 PM

The conclusions and research methods some of those articles use are highly questionable, but it's an interesting read nonetheless. There's probably better information to be found on JSTOR or some similar academic database.

The gist seems to be "exercise but don't overdo it", which is going to be imprecise from person to person anyway. Exercising with excessive intensity and an excessively low level of frequency is generally more dangerous than moderate exercise 3-5 days a week, one hour a day.

I see too many people who want to get stronger or lose weight who jump into a super-intense training regime. They work themselves to the point of injury, avoid exercise for several days to several weeks and then do it all over again. Brisk walking and light resistance training most days of the week with good sleep and a decent diet will almost always outweigh trying to do a Navy SEAL workout once a month and eating nothing but cottage cheese for a week straight.

edited 8th Sep '16 7:56:04 PM by Aprilla

PhilosopherStones Anyways Here's Darude Sandstorm from The North (lots of planets have them) (Troper Knight) Relationship Status: You can be my wingman any time
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#1279: Apr 5th 2015 at 9:19:45 PM

Whelp I've plateau'd and with exams on the horizon I think I'll try somethin new.

Maybe build that chest.

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GAP Formerly G.G. from Who Knows? Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: In love with love
Formerly G.G.
#1280: Apr 5th 2015 at 10:40:42 PM

[up][up] I guess. I just heard some weird rumors on the internet about excessive exercise.

"Fan, a Mega Man character."
MrMatt Currently listening to stuff Since: Nov, 2013 Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
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#1281: Apr 6th 2015 at 2:08:45 PM

I'm devoid of athleticism so I don't want to ever play sports and given my family history I probably want to die before I can get Alzheimer's. So to what end, and what extent, should I even bother with weight training?

Aprilla Since: Aug, 2010
#1282: Apr 6th 2015 at 5:58:52 PM

You should talk to a doctor about this.

GAP Formerly G.G. from Who Knows? Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: In love with love
Formerly G.G.
#1284: May 29th 2015 at 12:42:43 AM

[up] That actually explains a lot. Fitness is mindset as well as a commitment.

"Fan, a Mega Man character."
GAP Formerly G.G. from Who Knows? Since: May, 2011 Relationship Status: In love with love
Formerly G.G.
#1285: Jun 7th 2015 at 2:13:30 PM

Think of a junk-food addict who's already obese to the point of unhealthiness (I've been there as an overweight child) - it's not feeling guilt over eating junk food that keeps him a junk-food addict, but rather, the fear of the pains of dieting (and by that I mean healthy eating, not starvation) and exercising he'd have to endure to get fit, plus the fear of the heavy disappointment he'd suffer should he diet and exercise and still remain bese, that keeps him a junk-food addict.

I am downplayed version of this and I don't feel like getting rid of junk food/ I do run but not vigorously. I don nto feel like giving burgers or fries.

"Fan, a Mega Man character."
NickTheSwing Since: Aug, 2009
#1287: Aug 24th 2015 at 7:05:18 PM

I admit I have become rather...afraid, of going to the gym. I see my body as doughey, disgusting looking, inadequate, un-manly.

And going to the gym, I'm veritably bombarded by these overly muscular guys. Seeing that all...rather than inspire me, it makes me feel extremely angry all of a sudden - hideously, somewhat frightfully angry.

I hate myself and through that I've come to hate others.

Is there any way out from this mindset? Is this even the right thread for my wangsting about my dysmorphia?

Gabrael from My musings Since: Nov, 2011 Relationship Status: Is that a kind of food?
#1288: Aug 24th 2015 at 8:01:35 PM

Go to a doctor.

"Psssh. Even if you could catch a miracle on a picture any person would probably delete it to make space for more porn." - Aszur
NickTheSwing Since: Aug, 2009
#1289: Aug 25th 2015 at 2:15:39 AM

I'm doing that.

Are you following what I post?

Gabrael from My musings Since: Nov, 2011 Relationship Status: Is that a kind of food?
#1290: Aug 25th 2015 at 4:23:58 AM

Then do what your doctor says to do about it.

When it comes to major health issues, you need to keep it professional and not listen to the internet.

"Psssh. Even if you could catch a miracle on a picture any person would probably delete it to make space for more porn." - Aszur
NickTheSwing Since: Aug, 2009
#1291: Aug 25th 2015 at 6:47:35 PM

Alright, I'll keep it professional and will not listen to people on the internet.

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#1292: Aug 25th 2015 at 10:18:39 PM

[up][up] You do realize how self-contradicting the last part of your post is, right? tongue

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Gabrael from My musings Since: Nov, 2011 Relationship Status: Is that a kind of food?
#1293: Aug 26th 2015 at 2:23:04 AM

I am not the internet. I am a polar bear. There is a difference.

In all seriousness while the internet can be a good wayto find information and connect with resources, some areas need to be kept to meatspace.

Your health, physical and mental, is too important to take risks with and I see too many times the chance of severe injury or people giving advice who have no idea what they are talking about. And this can make it worse for the person and I don't want that on anyone.

I can trust some tropers who say they have a certain background because when I fact check them their information adds up correctly. But that isn't a substitute for a real life doctor who can evaluate you in person and see the whole picture.

I don't want anyone not taken care of fully and completely.

"Psssh. Even if you could catch a miracle on a picture any person would probably delete it to make space for more porn." - Aszur
KyleJacobs from DC - Southern efficiency, Northern charm Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: One True Dodecahedron
#1294: Aug 26th 2015 at 1:50:47 PM

Thread Hop, sorry if I'm interrupting anything. I've just started on DDP Yoga and my shoulders feel better than they have in years. Might post back here once in a while to keep myself accountable.

Leradny Since: Jan, 2001
#1295: Aug 26th 2015 at 5:02:25 PM

I just started Zombies, Run! again, and I love the GPS tracker.

I do not love how I need over half an hour to run two miles, but it's been a year since I ran. Room for improvement!

KyleJacobs from DC - Southern efficiency, Northern charm Since: Mar, 2011 Relationship Status: One True Dodecahedron
#1296: Sep 21st 2015 at 12:37:49 PM

Updating on the DDP yoga. I'm now on week 4 and am already seeing some changes. I'm 6'0" and 170 pounds, so I'm not really concerned with weight loss, but I'm certainly not going to complain about losing a few inches off my stomach. I can almost put my palms on the floor for the first time in my life, my back and shoulders feel fantastic, and most surprisingly, I HAVE BICEPS!

Cozzer Since: Mar, 2015
#1297: Sep 22nd 2015 at 3:47:15 AM

Now that I don't have the time to go to the gym anymore, I'm pretty happy with the workouts I found on the Darebee website. They can all be done inside the house and are pretty short, which means I can actually do one every day.

Improvements aren't as fast as they would be if I actually went to a gym regularly, but they're starting to show. I'd definitely advise that site to anybody who'd like to start doing fitness but can't/doesn't want to go to a gym for whatever reason.

Aprilla Since: Aug, 2010
#1298: Oct 21st 2015 at 1:45:35 PM

I have mixed feelings about this first one. I'm a major advocate for breakfast, but I've encountered people who have made great fitness gains by skipping morning meals entirely.

Science Alert - New study shows no signs that skipping breakfast will make you gain weight

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Gabrael from My musings Since: Nov, 2011 Relationship Status: Is that a kind of food?
#1299: Nov 3rd 2015 at 7:28:39 PM

Made a goal today, I have lost 23lbs of bad weight so far.

The scale is not the only way I am measuring my progress, but it is a milestone that I am happy to have met. Now to reevaluate and see if there is anything I need to tweak or adjust.

That is the one thing to keep in mind. The more your composition changes, the more your dietary and fitness needs will change. So always be willing to be flexible and open to experimentation.

"Psssh. Even if you could catch a miracle on a picture any person would probably delete it to make space for more porn." - Aszur
dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar
#1300: Nov 9th 2015 at 4:49:51 AM

Did a thirty minute jog this morning, something I hadn't done in a while.

Jesus, it's depressing how I only managed to run half of that and other half walking. I'm so out of shape it's not even funny.

Still, felt a bit good after that and I finally managed to do something I've been telling myself to do for a while. A good start as any, I suppose.

Now...if only I can do that to push ups...

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