The Jimbo Slice memorial thread, feat Nate Dogg - The new Off Topic thread

whippet · 25-03-2019 11:25am

I’ve just changed that !! Maths wouldn’t be great .. the squat was a pure grind and phenomenal lift !

Alf Veedersane · 25-03-2019 11:39am

Squat was a serious battle.

Beltless deadlift an' all.

IvoryTower · 28-03-2019 11:15am

Could so with a random fitness questions thread like there is over in the running forum, you know, for all the non thread worthy questions. Whaddayasay

Alf Veedersane · 28-03-2019 11:30am

IvoryTower wrote: »

Could so with a random fitness questions thread like there is over in the running forum, you know, for all the non thread worthy questions. Whaddayasay

Yeah maybe. This thread is a bit like that as well though as well as a bit of a miscellany of titbits.

IvoryTower · 28-03-2019 11:34am

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Yeah maybe. This thread is a bit like that as well though as well as a bit of a miscellany of titbits.

I'll start one up and sure if it dies it dies, mods delete away if you dont like it, after you answer my stupid questions

Brian? · 28-03-2019 11:59am

IvoryTower wrote: »

I'll start one up and sure if it dies it dies, mods delete away if you dont like it, after you answer my stupid questions

An on topic thread would be nice

Mellor · 28-03-2019 1:01pm

This thread is pretty much a general fitness thread. Very little off topic posts. Which is fine.

IvoryTower · 28-03-2019 1:04pm

hmmm okay i already started it, sure if no one uses it ill just post in here from now on. When a chat is going on in here about some comp etc you don't really feel like interrupting it with some random question

Mellor · 28-03-2019 2:25pm

Gym today first exercise was pistols with a light kettkebell.
Right leg was fine, maybe a little harder that last week, but haven't been sleeping well so kinda expected it. The left is a bit weaker generally. First two left reps tough. Third rep, my weight shifted to the side, so it was more over my base foot - but coming out of the bottom my knee clicked.
Bailed to my ass immediately, but knew instantly something was fucked[/quote]. Tried to get up and couldn't straighten my knee fully. FML.

A physio beside the gym, so they got somebody to check it out. Knee is stable and no pain to touch. So they said it's intact, just an impingement.

But I'm not convinced. At all. I'm absolutely certain the meniscus is shredded.

D'Agger · 28-03-2019 2:29pm

Mellor wrote: »

Gym today first exercise was pistols with a light kettkebell.
Right leg was fine, maybe a little harder that last week, but haven't been sleeping well so kinda expected it. The left is a bit weaker generally. First two left reps tough. Third rep, my weight shifted to the side, so it was more over my base foot - but coming out of the bottom my knee clicked.
Bailed to my ass immediately, but knew instantly something was fucked. Tried to get up and couldn't straighten my knee fully. FML.

A physio beside the gym, so they got somebody to check it out. Knee is stable and no pain to touch. So they said it's intact, just an impingement.

But I'm not convinced. At all. I'm absolutely certain the meniscus is shredded.

Dose sorry to hear that

I'm half afraid to do pistols because my knee keeps coming inward when I do them and I'm convinced I'll eventually do something like this

If it's not swollen then maybe look to get a scan on it?

Mellor · 28-03-2019 2:55pm

Never considered it a risk tbh. Knee line is usually good. If I fail, I fall back.
But think if just a bit run down, and weak. So when weight shifted, it grinded the knee.
That knee hasn't felt right lately if I'm honest. I wouldn't be surprised if it was an existing being tear that was just finished off today.

Ironically, I was doing pistols to keep it strong and stable. MRI on Saturday.

COH · 28-03-2019 4:41pm

Today is the last day that Raw Gym in town is open :eek:

Doesn't seem like that long ago I was on here talking about how excited I was about it opening up! Was their first staff member back in 2008 and worked there for ten years so a part of me is sad to see it close its doors for good.

A truly unique gym back in the day before the youtubers kind of ruined the buzz :rolleyes:

Brian? · 28-03-2019 4:46pm

COH wrote: »

Today is the last day that Raw Gym in town is open :eek:

Doesn't seem like that long ago I was on here talking about how excited I was about it opening up! Was their first staff member back in 2008 and worked there for ten years so a part of me is sad to see it close its doors for good.

A truly unique gym back in the day before the youtubers kind of ruined the buzz :rolleyes:

Closing completely or moving?

COH · 28-03-2019 4:56pm

Brian? wrote: »

Closing completely or moving?

They are opening another one in Donnybrook sometime in May and Sandyford remains. I was referring specifically to the city center/original location.

Alf Veedersane · 28-03-2019 6:12pm

COH wrote: »

Today is the last day that Raw Gym in town is open :eek:

Doesn't seem like that long ago I was on here talking about how excited I was about it opening up! Was their first staff member back in 2008 and worked there for ten years so a part of me is sad to see it close its doors for good.

A truly unique gym back in the day before the youtubers kind of ruined the buzz :rolleyes:

I'll miss the craic with the non-wànkers that trained there.

First went there 5/6 years ago and one of my earliest memories was feeling like I'd be out of place being weak and was doing rows (probably sets of 5) with 40kg, the lad beside me who was busy squatting 200kg for as many reps offered me his chalk if I needed it. Which was really sound.

I think I trained when the youtubers had left yo go edit their videos so i was oblivious to that but I'll miss the place.

JayRoc · 28-03-2019 7:19pm

COH wrote: »

Today is the last day that Raw Gym in town is open :eek:

Doesn't seem like that long ago I was on here talking about how excited I was about it opening up! Was their first staff member back in 2008 and worked there for ten years so a part of me is sad to see it close its doors for good.

A truly unique gym back in the day before the youtubers kind of ruined the buzz :rolleyes:

Probably the most enjoyable training sessions of my life happened in Pinnacle and Raw.

caviardreams · 28-03-2019 7:54pm

I wonder why they are closing it rather than expanding - I can't see people switching to the new location that readily especially as it's a premium type gym so a different product. I imagine they could have kept them both (along with Sandyford) going.

Alf Veedersane · 28-03-2019 8:09pm

caviardreams wrote: »

I wonder why they are closing it rather than expanding - I can't see people switching to the new location that readily especially as it's a premium type gym so a different product. I imagine they could have kept them both (along with Sandyford) going.

Zoning probably. All the commercial units around it are closed and boarded up as well.

COH · 28-03-2019 9:51pm

caviardreams wrote: »

I wonder why they are closing it rather than expanding - I can't see people switching to the new location that readily especially as it's a premium type gym so a different product. I imagine they could have kept them both (along with Sandyford) going.

The entire block is under a redevelopment order

Alf Veedersane · 28-03-2019 10:20pm

Big property development company called Clancourt (well, a comany owned by Clancourt) have a planning application in to develop the area into a fairly big office block (~35,000 m2).

caviardreams · 28-03-2019 11:18pm

That explains it then, I am sure they were gutted they had to close so

Alf Veedersane · 28-03-2019 11:26pm

caviardreams wrote: »

That explains it then, I am sure they were gutted they had to close so

I was...because Flyefit.

King of Kings · 29-03-2019 12:55pm

JayRoc wrote: »

Probably the most enjoyable training sessions of my life happened in Pinnacle and Raw.

Never was in raw but dropped in when it was pinnacle for a session or two.

Howya btw...hope all is well

30-03-2019 2:39pm

tested today... squat 115 (+5) bench 60 with comp pause (+2.5) deadlift 145 (+12.5)
i dont even like deadlifting??!
and there was room in the tank??

what a day

Alf Veedersane · 30-03-2019 2:59pm

20kg up on total!

Whoop whoop!

Brian? · 30-03-2019 5:12pm

bluewolf wrote: »

tested today... squat 115 (+5) bench 60 with comp pause (+2.5) deadlift 145 (+12.5)
i dont even like deadlifting??!
and there was room in the tank??

what a day

Brilliant. Great lifting.

caviardreams · 30-03-2019 6:18pm

Unreal bluey!! *insert bicep emoji*

Alf Veedersane · 30-03-2019 6:50pm

bluewolf wrote: »

tested today... squat 115 (+5) bench 60 with comp pause (+2.5) deadlift 145 (+12.5)
i dont even like deadlifting??!
and there was room in the tank??

what a day

If you'd kept the upper back tighter, you'd have been going again heavier than 115 on squat.

Some big gains on top of those incoming!

30-03-2019 6:55pm

Coach reckons remember to get the hips under faster. Honestly locked in the upper back as much as i could. Might try the bar lower as well he was saying the 110 it drifted up a bit. Legs are defs able to handle way more so gota sort that and I'll fly up

Alf Veedersane · 30-03-2019 7:01pm

bluewolf wrote: »

Coach reckons remember to get the hips under faster. Honestly locked in the upper back as much as i could. Might try the bar lower as well he was saying the 110 it drifted up a bit. Legs are defs able to handle way more so gota sort that and I'll fly up

I see what he's saying. Makes more sense in terms of trying to make it happen now you mention it. It's something I've been conscious of doing myself for years so i hear ya.

Once you nail it, you'll fly up

JJayoo · 30-03-2019 8:41pm

Stop hogging all the gains

Blacktie. · 03-04-2019 9:23am

Is there anyway to find out about UCD studies that involve a DEXA scan? Like an online board or something. I searched before and couldn't find anything.

somesoldiers · 03-04-2019 1:33pm

Blacktie. wrote: »

Is there anyway to find out about UCD studies that involve a DEXA scan? Like an online board or something. I searched before and couldn't find anything.

Dont know about UCD but DCU has Professor Niall Moynihan (him off Operation Tranformation & some other TV3 show about families getting fit which I cant remember the name of) seems to be the go to guy on DEXAs, maybe give his department a call if no luck with UCD.

D'Agger · 03-04-2019 7:27pm

Bluetooth scales that claim to measure body fat - anybody have one and are they bóllix? I've a fitbit so would be handy to track it using a smart scale

el Fenomeno · 04-04-2019 7:09am

D'Agger wrote: »

Bluetooth scales that claim to measure body fat - anybody have one and are they bóllix? I've a fitbit so would be handy to track it using a smart scale

I can't see how they would be in any way accurate. It'll likely just be an estimate, no more reliable than plugging your height and weight into an online calculator which itself is just an estimate.

Measurements and calipers are still the most reliable method IMO.

Mellor · 04-04-2019 8:58am

el Fenomeno wrote: »

It'll likely just be an estimate, no more reliable than plugging your height and weight into an online calculator which itself is just an estimate.

I've never seen a calculator claim to estimate BF% from height and weight.
Are you thinking of BMI?

el Fenomeno · 04-04-2019 12:38pm

Mellor wrote: »

I've never seen a calculator claim to estimate BF% from height and weight.
Are you thinking of BMI?

Oops

brownej · 04-04-2019 2:00pm

D'Agger wrote: »

Bluetooth scales that claim to measure body fat - anybody have one and are they bóllix? I've a fitbit so would be handy to track it using a smart scale

Fitbit even sell a body fat measuring smartscales.
They are as accurate as any of these things can be. Bio impedance measurements through your feet.
They are reasonably consistent.

Caliden · 05-04-2019 12:48pm

brownej wrote: »

Fitbit even sell a body fat measuring smartscales.
They are as accurate as any of these things can be. Bio impedance measurements through your feet.
They are reasonably consistent.

Depends on how hydrated you are. I got a 3% difference within 2 days

D'Agger · 05-04-2019 12:54pm

brownej wrote: »

Fitbit even sell a body fat measuring smartscales.
They are as accurate as any of these things can be. Bio impedance measurements through your feet.
They are reasonably consistent.

It's the classic consumer query over whether a snob good is worth the price i.e. Fitbits scale is about £120 or so from a glance on Amazon, I'd be looking at one of the cheaper options myself.

Interesting to hear about hydration possibly coming into it. Calipers are probably the best bet really might look into if it's simpler to get them for improved accuracy but it'd be handy to just hop on daily/weekly and be told

Alf Veedersane · 07-04-2019 11:00pm

Hell of an achievement by James Cracknell to earn a place and compete in The Boat Race at a couple of weeks shy of 47 and 13 years after he retired. And given the cycling accident about 8 years ago.

caviardreams · 15-04-2019 6:23pm

Article on the new Raw in Donnybrook House in the SBP - opening next month apparently (though fit out has not started yet according to the article).
1800 sq metres. They will be offering Les Mills classes, "boutique" changing rooms and a towel service so seems to be in the Westwood vein. I'd say UCD Sport & Fitness will take a hit for anyone who doesn't use the pool much as they do a Les Mills/towel service set-up too.

Alf Veedersane · 15-04-2019 6:54pm

caviardreams wrote: »

Article on the new Raw in Donnybrook House in the SBP - opening next month apparently (though fit out has not started yet according to the article).
1800 sq metres. They will be offering Les Mills classes, "boutique" changing rooms and a towel service so seems to be in the Westwood vein. I'd say UCD Sport & Fitness will take a hit for anyone who doesn't use the pool much as they do a Les Mills/towel service set-up too.

Yeah they'd said they were going high end because budget gyms meant they wouldn't be competitive as a standard gym like they were.

Boutique bollöcks.

Caliden · 16-04-2019 1:49pm

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Yeah they'd said they were going high end because budget gyms meant they wouldn't be competitive as a standard gym like they were.

Boutique bollöcks.

Keep an eye on instagram 'celebs' suddenly going there and sharing videos/stories on it.

Alf Veedersane · 16-04-2019 2:09pm

Caliden wrote: »

Keep an eye on instagram 'celebs' suddenly going there and sharing videos/stories on it.

I presume Rob Lipsett will be anyway...he seems to have something to do with Raw.

I don't follow and IG celebs though so I'll be spared the amazing stories.

I just want a gym that's a gym...with half decent equipment and a scattering of sound people. Towel service, steam rooms, cleansing your chakras...not for me.

el Fenomeno · 24-04-2019 7:22am

Let my form slip during leg press this morning, brought my head too far forward for a set and my breathing was off, so I pulled or strained a muscle in my neck. Got a really bad tension headache straight away. That's gone but left in a lot of discomfort now.

Icing it as we speak and took an anti-inflammatory. Dreading the day ahead in an office chair without neck support, it's not so bad lieing down at the moment.

Half tempted to get a neck brace for the day but would look like a right goon.

D'Agger · 26-04-2019 1:12pm

el Fenomeno wrote: »

Let my form slip during leg press this morning, brought my head too far forward for a set and my breathing was off, so I pulled or strained a muscle in my neck. Got a really bad tension headache straight away. That's gone but left in a lot of discomfort now.

Icing it as we speak and took an anti-inflammatory. Dreading the day ahead in an office chair without neck support, it's not so bad lieing down at the moment.

Half tempted to get a neck brace for the day but would look like a right goon.

Tension headache sounds like a dose sorry to hear it. I'd have thought heat would be the best for a neck based injury given it's likely muscular but whatever gives you relief

Tried to do a muscle up myself this morning because the gym was empty and I've been doing well enough on pull ups lately....turns out that doesn't necessarily translate to immediate ability to do muscle ups and I've tweaked my neck a bit. Have one of those microwaveable packs on the neck as I've to study today so stuck at the desk.

I recommend one of these things also, they're handy for working out kinks, have been very handy for me prior to going for a run for loosening out my back. I know it looks ridiculous but it does provide relief

el Fenomeno · 26-04-2019 9:01pm

Dunnes in Sandyford have the new Chocolate Peanut Butter Fulfil bars.

Dangerously, dangerously delicious.

12-05-2019 12:38am

I got one of those new fulfil bars today, will try it soon.

Fitbit reckons 2 hours of beat saber burned 700kcal this morning and 90 mins burned another 600 this evening. I think it's a bit confused

Brian? · 12-05-2019 9:29am

bluewolf wrote: »

I got one of those new fulfil bars today, will try it soon.

Fitbit reckons 2 hours of beat saber burned 700kcal this morning and 90 mins burned another 600 this evening. I think it's a bit confused

What flavour?

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