Squats the Story MkII- Off topic thread

Brian? · 20-09-2013 08:10AM

RidleyRider wrote: »

I don't agree with that kind of structure for toddlers. Play should be fun and not that structured. As for the end statement about not having to rely on out running someone on a soccer field, that's bollocks. Kids shouldn't feel a pressure to win.

I completely disagree.

When I lived in the US last year we took my son to this play a couple of times a week:

http://www.greatplay.com/locations/chandler/

It was $60 a month and an absolute bargain at that. He was just over 1 when we started and just about 2 1/2 when we came back to Ireland. He absolutely loved the place and it taught him some great stuff.

Physically he's way ahead of his peers; his motor skills, coordination and balance are unreal for a child of his age. Some of this could be genetic, his Ma has unbelievable hand eye coordination and balance, but watching him progress week by week in what is essentially a gym for toddlers was great.

I reccomended the place to many other parents and all of them agreed about the benefits. I really wish there was a place like this in Ireland.

The only drawback is that I have a 3 year old son with the climbing ability and fearlessness of a spider monkey.

Having said all of that, no feckin way would I pay $280 a month for Crossfit Kids. No chance.

Mr. Manager · 20-09-2013 08:56AM

Quick question.

What's the difference, if any, between seated dumbbell overhead press and standing dumbbell overhead press?

Alf Veedersane · 20-09-2013 09:06AM

I Love PPPP Longtime wrote: »

Quick question.

What's the difference, if any, between seated dumbbell overhead press and standing dumbbell overhead press?

Standing you work more muscles because you need to stabilise yourself so the core etc is worked. Sitting, you take that out of it. Sitting stops you from overarching your back if that's a problem.

Mr. Manager · 20-09-2013 09:14AM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Standing you work more muscles because you need to stabilise yourself so the core etc is worked. Sitting, you take that out of it. Sitting stops you from overarching your back if that's a problem.

Thanks for that.

Yea, I mean it's obviously a somewhat natural thing to arch your back a little more on higher weights. Been doing them seated for stability reasons but wasn't sure of the effects between both.

Thud · 20-09-2013 09:55AM

Brian? wrote: »

I completely disagree.

Physically he's way ahead of his peers; his motor skills, coordination and balance are unreal for a child of his age. Some of this could be genetic, his Ma has unbelievable hand eye coordination and balance, but watching him progress week by week in what is essentially a gym for toddlers was great.

I reccomended the place to many other parents and all of them agreed about the benefits. I really wish there was a place like this in Ireland.

The only drawback is that I have a 3 year old son with the climbing ability and fearlessness of a spider monkey.

What's he benching now?

gymfreak · 20-09-2013 10:40AM

Brian? wrote: »

I completely disagree.

When I lived in the US last year we took my son to this play a couple of times a week:

http://www.greatplay.com/locations/chandler/

OMG that place looks absolutely UNREAL! Can't believe how organised/colourful/structured it appears to be.

I'm sure Ireland is only another 20 odd years behind.

Mr. Manager · 20-09-2013 11:00AM

gymfreak wrote: »

OMG that place looks absolutely UNREAL! Can't believe how organised/colourful/structured it appears to be.

I'm sure Ireland is only another 20 odd years behind.

Ireland has a place just like that in Liffey Valley. My gf worked there for about a year and a half.

The Little Gym

amazingemmet · 20-09-2013 11:55AM

Ira Bewildered Streptomycin wrote: »

Managed to completely avoid the trainwreck that was 'that' thread.

I'm not sue which train wreck you're refering to but I've also been avoiding loads of threads at the min.

@ the crosskids idea. Its basically just developmental gymnastics been ripped off. Developmental gymnastics is generally amazing for young kids. The aim is just to get them to play but use their basic motor patterns and some agility training. There's no conditioning or strength training but lots and lots of variety of stimulus which is the most important thing for young nervous systems.

Brian? · 20-09-2013 12:08PM

amazingemmet wrote: »

I'm not sue which train wreck you're refering to but I've also been avoiding loads of threads at the min.

@ the crosskids idea. Its basically just developmental gymnastics been ripped off. Developmental gymnastics is generally amazing for young kids. The aim is just to get them to play but use their basic motor patterns and some agility training. There's no conditioning or strength training but lots and lots of variety of stimulus which is the most important thing for young nervous systems.

Any recommendations for places near Celbridge that would do gymnastics for a 3 year old?

Alf Veedersane · 20-09-2013 12:19PM

Brian? wrote: »

Any recommendations for places near Celbridge that would do gymnastics for a 3 year old?

I know this because my mates from down near there that bring their young fle to Excel Gymnastics. I think it's in an industrial estate.

Mr. Manager · 20-09-2013 12:25PM

Brian? wrote: »

Any recommendations for places near Celbridge that would do gymnastics for a 3 year old?

I Love PPPP Longtime wrote: »

Ireland has a place just like that in Liffey Valley. My gf worked there for about a year and a half.

The Little Gym

Liffey Valley is only a 15-20 minute drive from Celbridge. Take a loot at the site. If you're genuinely interested in it I could if the missus could work out a small reduction.

amazingemmet · 20-09-2013 12:33PM

Brian? wrote: »

Any recommendations for places near Celbridge that would do gymnastics for a 3 year old?

Been out of the country too long to know who's teaching where but if you contact http://www.gymnasticsireland.com/ they'll definitely be able to put you in touch with who's local.

Brian? · 20-09-2013 12:39PM

I Love PPPP Longtime wrote: »

Liffey Valley is only a 15-20 minute drive from Celbridge. Take a loot at the site. If you're genuinely interested in it I could if the missus could work out a small reduction.

Looks perfect. I'll talk to herself about it and PM you.

Much appreciated.

Brian? · 20-09-2013 12:40PM

Thud wrote: »

What's he benching now?

2x BW equipped.

CM24 · 21-09-2013 02:20PM

Was in a bit of a rush this morning and had no time for breakfast. Mixed 1 scoop, 1 Berocca with water and a bit of milk. Tastes exactly like a Super Split!

Alf Veedersane · 22-09-2013 09:53PM

Wrist curls...world of pain!

Zombienosh · 22-09-2013 09:55PM

I've never done wrist curls, don't think I ever will either.

Alf Veedersane · 22-09-2013 10:01PM

Zombienosh wrote: »

I've never done wrist curls, don't think I ever will either.

It seemed like a good idea at the time. Best of intentions and all that.

Mr. Manager · 23-09-2013 12:33PM

Does anyone here do twice a day workouts? Just wondering how it's structured for you.

There's some days when I get home from work and just watch TV and cook dinner but would rather do something productive and I've a bunch of weights/bench in the garage along with a heavy bag

Alf Veedersane · 23-09-2013 12:51PM

I Love PPPP Longtime wrote: »

Does anyone here do twice a day workouts? Just wondering how it's structured for you.

There's some days when I get home from work and just watch TV and cook dinner but would rather do something productive and I've a bunch of weights/bench in the garage along with a heavy bag

If you're going to do two sessions in the one day, do the heavy lifting in the morning and keep to compounds. Then in the evening you can do more isolation exercises with lighter weights and higher reps (12-15 range).

Duck's hoop · 23-09-2013 01:51PM

I train twice a day 2-3 days a week but it's an endurance session and a weights session. Or 2 endurance sessions.

You get very tired after 8-10 days. But could be my age.

JJayoo · 23-09-2013 02:17PM

I Love PPPP Longtime wrote: »

Does anyone here do twice a day workouts? Just wondering how it's structured for you.

There's some days when I get home from work and just watch TV and cook dinner but would rather do something productive and I've a bunch of weights/bench in the garage along with a heavy bag

It's nice to have a few exercises that you can do while watching tv/ waiting for your dinner to cook. It's surprising the amount of volume you can get in with exercises such as band pull aparts.

amazingemmet · 23-09-2013 02:26PM

I Love PPPP Longtime wrote: »

Does anyone here do twice a day workouts? Just wondering how it's structured for you.

There's some days when I get home from work and just watch TV and cook dinner but would rather do something productive and I've a bunch of weights/bench in the garage along with a heavy bag

Start a new thread and I can give loads of info

Mr. Manager · 23-09-2013 03:18PM

Thanks everyone for that. I've started a new thread

kevpants · 23-09-2013 03:18PM

I haven't checked the bulletin board recently. Were we aware of this guy? The broscience joke is getting tired but this fella absolutely nails it. The clips in the Smith Machine one sent me over the edge.

Check out the Kali Muscle one too.

deadlybuzzman · 23-09-2013 06:08PM

On a scale of one to ten how odd is it that every time it's the slightest bit warm in my gym, 3-4 lads will be in there working out with no tops on?

RidleyRider · 23-09-2013 06:20PM

deadlybuzzman wrote: »

On a scale of one to ten how odd is it that every time it's the slightest bit warm in my gym, 3-4 lads will be in there working out with no tops on?

Not very, skinny lads do anything to show off there abs:pac:

One of my mates was training topless one day and was mid set when this crazy fat prick came over and through his t shirt at him and told him to put it on right now that he was fed up of seeing him half naked. The dude is ripped like, jealousy is all I can put it down to. But anyway, my mate obliged and said sure just after this set and the other dude cracked up completely.

They squared off and all. It all separated and the nuts dude said to his mate 'One punch and he'd be dead' and other stuff a long those line that would get me banned as it was racist.

After a few minutes, the two crossed paths again and ended up squaring off once again. The caretaker was passing and asked what had happened and after hearing that my mate had obliged to put his t shirt back on the caretaker had turned and said you can't be doing that and fighting in the gym. To which the nuts guy turned around and said 'You're not the boss of me, I'll do whatever the **** I like' and pushed the caretaker over who's maybe 65-70? The caretaker got up and called the guards. Guards came and after all statements were made and cleared over the nutty dude and his friend were outside all apologetic and friendly.

Morale of the story, don't be over tempered and under patient even when people oblige.

deadlybuzzman · 23-09-2013 06:29PM

RidleyRider wrote: »

Not very, skinny lads do anything to show off there abs:pac:

One of my mates was training topless one day and was mid set when this crazy fat priick came over and through his t shirt at him and told him to put it on right now that he was fed up of seeing him half naked. The dude is ripped like, jealousy is all I can put it down to. But anyway, my mate obliged and said sure just after this set and the other dude cracked up completely.

They squared off and all. It all separated and the nuts dude said to his mate 'One punch and he'd be dead' and other stuff a long those line that would get me banned as it was racist.

After a few minutes, the two crossed paths again and ended up squaring off once again. The caretaker was passing and asked what had happened and after hearing that my mate had obliged to put his t shirt back on the caretaker had turned and said you can't be doing that and fighting in the gym. To which the nuts guy turned around and said 'You're not the boss of me, I'll do whatever the **** I like' and pushed the caretaker over who's maybe 65-70? The caretaker got up and called the guards. Guards came and after all statements were made and cleared over the nutty dude and his friend were outside all apologetic and friendly.

Morale of the story, don't be over tempered and under patient even when people oblige.

Wow! Crazy guy has issues! Looking at a topless guy and having a strong emotional response? Mmmmmh I wonder what his problem really was?!!

JJayoo · 23-09-2013 06:30PM

deadlybuzzman wrote: »

On a scale of one to ten how odd is it that every time it's the slightest bit warm in my gym, 3-4 lads will be in there working out with no tops on?

What a bunch of tossers.

RidleyRider · 23-09-2013 06:38PM

deadlybuzzman wrote: »

Wow! Crazy guy has issues! Looking at a topless guy and having a strong emotional response? Mmmmmh I wonder what his problem really was?!!

Haha good one!

If my mate had been ignorant and told him where to get off I could understand some bit about squaring off but what he did to the caretaker is in-excusable.

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