OT: Fitness and Nutrition XII

[overlords]

• 15 min VR boxing (1-2x week, don't laugh, it looks dorky but it's a good workout)

Thrill of the Fight? That game rocks.

 

[Non Player Canadiens]

Thrill of the Fight? That game rocks.

Supernatural, highly recommended

 

[Kents polished head]

There's nothing quite like the feeling you get after a good run outside.

I despise cardio but the endorphins high you get after running a 5K is unmatched by pretty much any kind of cardio I've tried in the past.

I just sit on the curbside in front of the house for minutes after just enjoying the moment. My girlfriend thinks I'm crazy

 

[Mrb1p]

There's nothing quite like the feeling you get after a good run outside.

I despise cardio but the endorphins high you get after running a 5K is unmatched by pretty much any kind of cardio I've tried in the past.

I just sit on the curbside in front of the house for minutes after just enjoying the moment. My girlfriend thinks I'm crazy

You need to try fight sports, you'll know another level of endorphin release. You get a crazy high that... f*** I don't know if I should say this but, is reminiscent of sexual climax. (Sigh, not that I would know anything about that)

A good BJJ roll or a few rounds of sparring will have you sit in the car looking out the window as if time stopped. Nothing like it.

With that said, I'm going on a short run right now.

 

[Kents polished head]

You need to try fight sports, you'll know another level of endorphin release. You get a crazy high that... f*** I don't know if I should say this but, is reminiscent of sexual climax. (Sigh, not that I would know anything about that)

A good BJJ roll or a few rounds of sparring will have you sit in the car looking out the window as if time stopped. Nothing like it.

With that said, I'm going on a short run right now.

I did boxing a few years ago. It's actually pretty darn satisfying too I'll give you that.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

There's nothing quite like the feeling you get after a good run outside.

I despise cardio but the endorphins high you get after running a 5K is unmatched by pretty much any kind of cardio I've tried in the past.

I just sit on the curbside in front of the house for minutes after just enjoying the moment. My girlfriend thinks I'm crazy

I lay on the floor for 10 minutes in agony but that sounds cool too

 

[overlords]

You need to try fight sports, you'll know another level of endorphin release. You get a crazy high that... f*** I don't know if I should say this but, is reminiscent of sexual climax. (Sigh, not that I would know anything about that)

 

[Mrb1p]

It's exactly what i think of anytime I suggest that

 

[Lshap]

There's nothing quite like the feeling you get after a good run outside.

I despise cardio but the endorphins high you get after running a 5K is unmatched by pretty much any kind of cardio I've tried in the past.

I just sit on the curbside in front of the house for minutes after just enjoying the moment. My girlfriend thinks I'm crazy

100%! All that oxygen increases circulation and releases endorphins, plus you feel good about pushing yourself. I feel great after a run, no matter how long. Used to have a 10K route; nowadays I only do between 3 and 5K, but the effect remains the same.

To be clear – the 'high' only happens once I stop. Not sure about you, but while I'm running it's pure work.

 

[Kents polished head]

100%! All that oxygen increases circulation and releases endorphins, plus you feel good about pushing yourself. I feel great after a run, no matter how long. Used to have a 10K route; nowadays I only do between 3 and 5K, but the effect remains the same.

To be clear – the 'high' only happens once I stop. Not sure about you, but while I'm running it's pure work.

Nah, when I run it's pure work.

 

[Kents polished head]

Just bought these two bad boys for the home gym and tried them in a Back Workout just now.

10/10 would buy again.

Once you try a set of MAG Grips on pulley exercises you don't want to go back.

 

[Mrb1p]

Just bought these two bad boys for the home gym and tried them in a Back Workout just now.

10/10 would buy again.

Once you try a set of MAG Grips on pulley exercises you don't want to go back.

You got a pulley system at home? love those grips and I really miss a pulley system. Gotta find a way to get one.

 

[Kents polished head]

You got a pulley system at homemade love those grips and I really miss a pulley system. Gotta find a way to get one.

Been thinking about getting a set for a while and when I saw the popping up I immediately bought them.

Somewhat of an impulsive buy but after trying them I'm happy to have pulled the trigger.

And yeah, pulleys are great for back training especially. I also love cable crossovers as an accessory.

I bought this monster two years ago now;

https://maxumfitness.ca/product/s-150-multifunctional-smith-machine-home-gym/

Lockdowns kind of slightly made me lose it.

 

[sandviper]

Just bought these two bad boys for the home gym and tried them in a Back Workout just now.

10/10 would buy again.

Once you try a set of MAG Grips on pulley exercises you don't want to go back.

Have a few variations of those at my gym. Absolutely love them.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

You got a pulley system at home? love those grips and I really miss a pulley system. Gotta find a way to get one.

Got a squat rack? I just bought one of the Bells of Steel pulleys that you attach to the top bar, gets the job done pretty well

 

[Kents polished head]

Have a few variations of those at my gym. Absolutely love them.

Yeah the reknown brand is MAG, but there are a few versions available here and there that are not quite the real thing but are almost exactly similar.

Those York ones I thought felt exactly the same.

A lot of commercial gyms don't have them and quite ironically they're the first ones I would buy if I owned a gym.

 

[sandviper]

I’ll have to double check on the actual number (think 5 total) but we definitely have three models of the MAG style; two like yours and one wider grip. I do think they are the actual MAG brands.

 

[Mrb1p]

Been thinking about getting a set for a while and when I saw the popping up I immediately bought them.

Somewhat of an impulsive buy but after trying them I'm happy to have pulled the trigger.

And yeah, pulleys are great for back training especially. I also love cable crossovers as an accessory.

I bought this monster two years ago now;

https://maxumfitness.ca/product/s-150-multifunctional-smith-machine-home-gym/

Lockdowns kind of slightly made me lose it.

Wow that's a monster rack lol.

Lockdown also made me lose it lol. I am never going back, at least not fully.

Got a squat rack? I just bought one of the Bells of Steel pulleys that you attach to the top bar, gets the job done pretty well

Yes, but only a half rack as I have no space in the garage for a full one. Unsure how I could fit one.

 

[Andrei79]

Got a squat rack? I just bought one of the Bells of Steel pulleys that you attach to the top bar, gets the job done pretty well

What a great idea. I'm now rummaging through that web site and writing up ideas. I want to upgrade my gym in the coming years, but before that I have financial goals I want to achieve. The pulley would be a great Christmas gift though.

 

[Sasha Orlov]

What a great idea. I'm now rummaging through that web site and writing up ideas. I want to upgrade my gym in the coming years, but before that I have financial goals I want to achieve. The pulley would be a great Christmas gift though.

I got a much cheaper rack from a local store but the BOS accessories are great. Really high quality stuff.

 

[overlords]

Lockdown also made me lose it lol. I am never going back, at least not fully.

Only two more weeks to curb the neuroses!


Do any of you have recommendations for kettlebells that are available to ship here in Canada? I'm got a cart with a bells of steel 35lber for 125 all in but that seems kinda high.

 

[Mrb1p]

Only two more weeks to curb the neuroses!


Do any of you have recommendations for kettlebells that are available to ship here in Canada? I'm got a cart with a bells of steel 35lber for 125 all in but that seems kinda high.

What about Tonic ? Maybe Gorila. Check marketplace first imo though.

 

[Lafleurs Guy]

Well, it took a while but at least I can finally do full workouts. The weight is low but progressing. No issues with my shoulder yet. Was finally able to do a chin up today... it's going to be a while to get back to where I was before all the crap.

I do find my knees are a little sore though. I've got mild runner's knee from the eliptical and I'm doing what I can not to hurt it. Squatting has been okay but it definitely feels tight today.

 

[Lshap]

Well, it took a while but at least I can finally do full workouts. The weight is low but progressing. No issues with my shoulder yet. Was finally able to do a chin up today... it's going to be a while to get back to where I was before all the crap.

I do find my knees are a little sore though. I've got mild runner's knee from the eliptical and I'm doing what I can not to hurt it. Squatting has been okay but it definitely feels tight today.

Welcome back to the grind! Yeah, good idea to keep the weights light for awhile and let your muscles get used to the movement.

Knees, hips, ankles – stretching after you exercise really makes a difference.

 

[Andrei79]

Guys, I have a very specific objective in mind.

I want to be faster. More specifically, I want to be more explosive at hockey. My skating technique is fine as I'm what some would call a perfectionist regarding my hobbies. However, I can see I need to change the way I train.

One thing I'll do is lose weight. I've always been sub 10%, except when I was powerlifting around 190lbs, but even then I had visible abs. Fatherhood and work has done its wonders though, so I have a few pounds to shed.

Secondly, I'll try to regain my strength, though I can't train like I used to when I was powerlifting due to time restraints and my body simply can't handle it anymore.

I need some good exercises though. Powerful exercises that will make me powerful and fast and really fast. Also, maybe some pointers to improve my sprint technique as I'm like a mule and a really dumb and awkward one at that (I run at the heel, causing all kinds of medical issues).