Random Fitness Questions

silverharp · 27-02-2020 01:55PM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

You don't really need your feet to be so low on the plate that heels coming up is an issue. Lower on the plate just means more stress on the quads.

Is it a massive issue if your heels come up? No. Is it better if they stay down? Yes.

I just find it better to focus on getting more out of it in terms of muscle engagement and if your heels are coming up at the bottom, then it may affect that to some degree.

Thanks, I think he just wanted to make it more hamstring dominant but good to know its more an engagement issue if the heels come up. Ill try work on it.

Cant say its my favourite exercise

Alf Veedersane · 02-03-2020 10:18PM

funkey_monkey wrote: »

Was squatting tonight and I've realised that I need to loosen up around hips as it is affecting the squat.

Any recommendations on what to do? There seems to be a vat array of opinions as to whether static or dynamic should be done and when.

Limber 11

Cake Man · 02-03-2020 10:38PM

Definitely agree limber 11 is very good. I have a resistance band I use to get the legs and hips warmed up followed by a set with just the bar, a set with 10kg each side, set with 20kg each side....etc up to working weight.

Probably a stupid question lads but are any of ye doing anything differently in the gym with this virus about? Not based in Ireland myself so not too sure what the situation is like there but I notice the last few days I'm subconsciously trying not to touch my face (it's hard as you don't realise how often you do it until you know you shouldn't, especially in the gym) and washing my hands once or twice in between a session. I know the reality is gyms are probably breeding grounds for this kind of thing but no harm in at least trying to maintain good hygiene.

Alf Veedersane · 02-03-2020 10:49PM

Cake Man wrote: »

Definitely agree limber 11 is very good. I have a resistance band I use to get the legs and hips warmed up followed by a set with just the bar, a set with 10kg each side, set with 20kg each side....etc up to working weight.

Probably a stupid question lads but are any of ye doing anything differently in the gym with this virus about? Not based in Ireland myself so not too sure what the situation is like there but I notice the last few days I'm subconsciously trying not to touch my face (it's hard as you don't realise how often you do it until you know you shouldn't, especially in the gym) and washing my hands once or twice in between a session. I know the reality is gyms are probably breeding grounds for this kind of thing but no harm in at least trying to maintain good hygiene.

Im not licking my hands to give them extra grip 'til we get the all clear.

In all seriousness, not a whole lot you can do if everything you do involves handling bars etc that everyone else is touching. I just scrub them after but that's nothing new tbh

Sunrise_Sunset · 03-03-2020 03:13PM

Cake Man wrote: »

Probably a stupid question lads but are any of ye doing anything differently in the gym with this virus about? Not based in Ireland myself so not too sure what the situation is like there but I notice the last few days I'm subconsciously trying not to touch my face (it's hard as you don't realise how often you do it until you know you shouldn't, especially in the gym) and washing my hands once or twice in between a session. I know the reality is gyms are probably breeding grounds for this kind of thing but no harm in at least trying to maintain good hygiene.

Washing hands before and after and trying not to touch my face in between.

Minime2.5 · 03-03-2020 07:46PM

D'Agger wrote: »

Happy Friday folks

Has anybody had issues maintaining progressive overload? Maybe it's just tiredness creeping into my training but got my squat up to 3x5 100kg last week, went this morning and finished with 90kg 3x6 - I'm not overly bothered by it but my goal is to get to 120kg 3x5 in the next 3 weeks so perhaps if somebody has some tips for reaching that I'd appreciate it, maybe it should be one day heavy, one day go for reps/form?

Progressive overload isn't mutually exclusive to weight , extra sets and reps is also a factor

el Fenomeno · 04-03-2020 07:12PM

Are people avoiding the gym? I go to the gym at 5am most mornings, and usually by 6am there's 10 to 15 people there. Yesterday, there was only 2 other people. Thought it was quite odd.

silverharp · 04-03-2020 07:43PM

one girl at work said she was going to suspend her membership, more an aerobic type so will just go running.

im just going to bring my own wipes and use the sauna more, the bugs aren't meant to like temperatures above 40C. My main avoidable risk is public transport so will be giving that a miss

Cill94 · 04-03-2020 08:41PM

el Fenomeno wrote: »

Are people avoiding the gym? I go to the gym at 5am most mornings, and usually by 6am there's 10 to 15 people there. Yesterday, there was only 2 other people. Thought it was quite odd.

Interestingly my gym is busier than ever. I've wondered if people are realising that increased fitness will help their immunity.

Mellor · 04-03-2020 11:06PM

Cill94 wrote: »

Interestingly my gym is busier than ever. I've wondered if people are realising that increased fitness will help their immunity.

In the short term it probably hinders immunity tbh.

Cill94 · 05-03-2020 08:10PM

Mellor wrote: »

In the short term it probably hinders immunity tbh.

In the long term it significantly increases it. Fit people get sick less often and recover faster from sickness.

I’d take that for the tradeoff of reduced immune function for a short period after a workout.

Mellor · 05-03-2020 11:05PM

Cill94 wrote: »

In the long term it significantly increases it. Fit people get sick less often and recover faster from sickness.

I’d take that for the tradeoff of reduced immune function for a short period after a workout.

I'm aware it does. But the implication was that the gyms are busier right now due to coronavirus. It's a little counter productive to weaken your immune system during a pandemic for the sake of a stronger immune system in 12 months time.

bladespin · 06-03-2020 01:46PM

Cill94 wrote: »

In the long term it significantly increases it. Fit people get sick less often and recover faster from sickness.

I’d take that for the tradeoff of reduced immune function for a short period after a workout.

Think it has more to do with increased exposure rather than post w/o.

Alf Veedersane · 16-03-2020 09:49PM

funkey_monkey wrote: »

In light of the inevitable gym shutdowns I'm looking for a home based routine to help me preserve my muscle development - or what little of it there is!

Looking for some good recommendations for a home bodyweight or similar training routines that I can do. I think it is too late to be looking for some kettlebells*.

*Or a routine using a medium set of kettlebells - I might be able to manage to purchase 1 set from somewhere - certainly not a full suite.

Couple of suggestions here:

https://touch.boards.ie/thread/2058061155/1

bladespin · 20-03-2020 07:33PM

funkey_monkey wrote: »

Thanks - I'm considering trying this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc1E5CfRfos

Jeff kicks yer ass, great idea, some are very tough but go for it!

Alf Veedersane · 20-03-2020 10:02PM

funkey_monkey wrote: »

Thanks - I'm considering trying this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vc1E5CfRfos

Here is the split - what do you all reckon of it? There is no way I'll be doing the handstand pushups though!

All of the things

Yeah the purpose of each set of exercises seems reasonable. Personally, I would probably keep them a bit simpler...I'd have to Google too much of that to figure out what the f**k I was to be doing.

But the layout in terms of the principle of the exercises seems decent.

Alf Veedersane · 26-03-2020 03:35PM

funkey_monkey wrote: »

Struggling to complete the following exercises in my home:

UPPER PULL (1 MINUTE PER EXERCISE / REST-PAUSE IF NEEDED)
Pullups OR Seated Pullups
Inverted Chin Curls

UPPER PULL x 3 ROUNDS
Chin Ups OR Seated Chin Ups
Inverted Rows Back Widows

Anyone know what I could replace them with as I've no way of doing pull-ups in the house?

Get some bands and you can do some vertical and horizontal pull/row movements done once you can anchor it.

the baby bull elephant · 26-03-2020 03:54PM

https://www.elitefts.com/education/home-gym-and-at-home-workouts/

Elite FTS grouped a load of their at home workouts by equipment available. Handy resource at the moment.

Alf Veedersane · 26-03-2020 09:34PM

funkey_monkey wrote: »

Dammit, it will be at least a week before I can get those.

Could you do inverted rows with your table?

Alf Veedersane · 26-03-2020 10:07PM

funkey_monkey wrote: »

Nope, tried it and the table is not steady enough. It's a cheap item.

Just realised that all deliveries are now quoting 30th April as they are in lock down.

I've found these dumbells. Big ones are 2.3kg and small ones are 1.1kg. Can I do anything with them? The collars on them are awful so swinging them about is off limits.

Rows. You wont be able to substitute the chin ups etc with them but it is what it is. You just have to do what you can with what you have

Cill94 · 27-03-2020 09:05PM

funkey_monkey wrote: »

Nope, tried it and the table is not steady enough. It's a cheap item.

Just realised that all deliveries are now quoting 30th April as they are in lock down.

I've found these dumbells. Big ones are 2.3kg and small ones are 1.1kg. Can I do anything with them? The collars on them are awful so swinging them about is off limits.

Rows can also be done from underneath a chair, or with a broom/stick laid across two chairs.

Ush1 · 27-03-2020 09:19PM

https://www.kolabay.com/products/exercise-bench

Scam I'm thinking?

IvoryTower · 27-03-2020 09:33PM

Throwback to when we thought the gym would be the best place to be during the pandemic

Mellor · 08-04-2020 08:44AM

Any recommendations for decent home kettlebell workouts.
Something relatively hard, with some sort of progression rather than just killing yourself with an AMRAP type.
No pull-up bar at home, gonna try find one nearby though. I carries are overlooked by most.

Currently looking at

Simple & Sinister: 10 x 10 KB Swings , 10 x 2 Turkish Get-Ups
Swing, Run, Carry, Run, Swing, Run, Carry, Run, Swing - (thinking maybe 2 x 10 swings, 100-200m run, 50-100m carry)
5 min snatch test. This is grim, but I keep going back to it. Never quite got to SFG/RKC standard

Suggestions?

lcstress2012 · 09-04-2020 11:37AM

Where would I get dumbbells (pair of 10kg) and a bench now at a decent price. Most online stores have nothing in stock!

What equipment have you got now that the gyms have closed?

Alf Veedersane · 09-04-2020 11:40AM

lcstress2012 wrote: »

Where would I get dumbbells (pair of 10kg) and a bench now at a decent price. Most online stores have nothing in stock!

What equipment have you got now that the gyms have closed?

Adverts or Done Deal. Got something from Gymless on Adverts the other day.

RedRochey · 13-04-2020 05:20PM

One thing I've seen with so many people running is a few people running in hoodies with the hood up and pants, covered in sweat

Is sweating like that better for you than if you did the same exercise with only a normal level of sweat?

Alf Veedersane · 13-04-2020 05:29PM

StockTwat29 wrote: »

One thing I've seen with so many people running is a few people running in hoodies with the hood up and pants, covered in sweat

Is sweating like that better for you than if you did the same exercise with only a normal level of sweat?

Maybe if you were in the closing stages of a cut for a fight or something but otherwise it makes no difference to the average Joe.

RedRochey · 13-04-2020 05:35PM

Is there not some argument that by wearing a hoodie you're increasing your body temperature, which increases your heart rate as it tries to cool you down, which in turn burns more calories?

Not disagreeing with you, I don't know the answer, just curious

Alf Veedersane · 13-04-2020 05:55PM

StockTwat29 wrote: »

Is there not some argument that by wearing a hoodie you're increasing your body temperature, which increases your heart rate as it tries to cool you down, which in turn burns more calories?

Not disagreeing with you, I don't know the answer, just curious

Yes that's correct. But the actual calorie burn is minimal which is why it makes no difference to the average Joe.

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