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small inzer lifting belt

coolhandluke — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 21:47:41 GMT

looking for a good home

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Muscle Milk

bigblackBOY — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:33:20 GMT

Does anyone know about Muscle Milk?
Does it help in weight loss?
Does it help build muscle?

bigblackboy
bigblackboy@sbcglobal.net

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Gaining weight before a wieght training cycle...

blackegg — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:19:34 GMT

...is this a desired thing?
Should I strive to gain ...say...10 or 15 pounds before I begin weight training again?

thanks.

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Olympic Dumbbell weight?

sarahconnor — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 04:12:54 GMT

Okay, this seems like a totally newbee question, but it comes down to the fact I just never used them before. And I HAVE Googled it, I'm just finding an answer there.

What does an Olympic dumbbell weigh? I know what the barbell weighs, but am just not finding the information for the dumbells.

See, I can use the gym at work and this is what they have. As I'm working out alone, in the middle of the night, I am using dumbbells for most of my work. And while I can see progress in what I'm adding, I'm rather wondering what it is I'm actually lifting, you know?

So, if anyone can give me an answer, and I'm sure someone knows here, I'd be very grateful. Thanks!

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Maintaining motivation

Joe — Thu, 02 Oct 2003 22:00:36 GMT

I started up school last year again, and between working full time and attending school full time, I sometimes find it hard to keep up the motivation to lift regularly. How do you do it?

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microdiscetomy?

bestrainer — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 01:29:01 GMT

Anybody here ever have one? I'm about 5 months out, and I'm doing ok. Just thought I'd ask.

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Health/ Fitness magazine

ac — Sun, 07 Jan 2007 04:43:45 GMT

Hi everyone!

A few quick questions for all:

WHat is/are your favorite health/fitness magazine(s) and why?

What can be done to improve on them?

I'm doing a bit of research for my media class and would like to get your opinions/views...

thanks so much!

Alok

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Powerlifters in San Diego?

Steve — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 06:35:18 GMT

Just moved to San Diego - looking for other lifters, preferably in Bankers Hill / Hillcrest / Middletown

Flexible on days to workout, but I generally only lift 2 or 3 days/week - have discovered that I make LESS progress if I workout MORE

Somewhat flexible on hours - before or after work

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Anyone in LA Calf?

bigblackBOY — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 11:49:18 GMT

Is it better to do cardio after lifting weights or before lifting wights?
i am 6 foot 5, 225 lbs and looking for a "coach" or mentor.

bigblackBOY
bigblackboy@sbcglobal.net

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ringing in the ears and high blood pressure

sherpa — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 06:09:20 GMT

i've experienced ringing in my ears for about a year now and was wondering if anyone out there lifting weights is experiencing this and also if your blood pressure has gotten higher with the ringing. i work out every other day for 90 minutes: 2/3 resistance, 1/3 cardio, plus stretching and core work. for my first 18 months i worked with a personal trainer 3x a week and have continued without him for over a year now in a well-rounded workout for toning purposes only.

i want to find a way to make the ringing go away and am looking for information that might lead to undertstanding how weight training might be related to increasing blood pressure and any dangers around that. any shared experiences and/or solutions most appreciated.

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Looking for a Coach or Mentor in Los Angeles Calf.

bigblackBOY — Fri, 20 Oct 2006 07:11:06 GMT

Hi,
i am a 42 year old Gay Black Male who is looking for a Coach or Mentor.
i work out 5 days a week at 24 Hour Fitness.
You can contact me at
bigblackboy@sbcglobal.net

bigblackBOY AKA Charles

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Looking for a "Coach" or "Mentor" in the LA area

bigblackBOY — Sat, 30 Sep 2006 10:52:38 GMT

Is there anyone in the LA area who wants to train a 6 foot 5, 220 lbs newbie in body building?
Any advice or tips that i recive will be gladly accepted. Turn this bigblackBOY into a bigblackMAN

bigblackBOY
bigblackboy@sbcglobal.net
http://profiles.yahoo.com/bigblackboy90301

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Lat Luv

kotori — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 03:17:26 GMT

Scheduling and financial concerns have made a gym membership less than feasible for me right now, so I'm doing my best at home. I've come up with some good exercises and have been creating satisfactory results for most of my body, but I'm having a hard time finding a good way to work my lats at home. My landlord wouldn't look too kindly on my installing a pull-up bar (the house is for sale, and she wants it to remain in impeccable condition). Anyone have suggestions?

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Holy crap, the prison training video

Robert — Mon, 08 May 2006 00:46:07 GMT

God help us all.

They are loose on the streets.

Convict trainers. Check it out, or else.

Look at it here as well, for the sake of variety.

blog.myspace.com/daemonelement

E-mail: robert@anabolic-systems.com

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New Tribe -- Strong Women

kotori — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 02:48:13 GMT

I've been looking for a place to discuss, celebrate, and support female strength, physical and otherwise. I couldn't find just exactly what I was looking for, so I decided to create it. Hope to see you there!

tribes.tribe.net/strongwomen

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Casting a MUSCLE MAN for San Francisco Film

Nathan — Thu, 23 Feb 2006 02:18:15 GMT

MORE THAN I COULD CHEW, a comedy about the dark and mysterious world of competitive eating, is looking for a super buff muscle man to appear in the grand finale scene as a champion pie eater. The shoot will take place on March 6th and 7th, from 9:30 am to 4 pm both days.

Unfortunately, this is an unpaid project, but you will be fed, treated well, and have fun. And we'll put you in body make up and take some some great photos that you can have for promotional use. If you are interested in taking part, please contact me at nathan@numbersandspaces.com and attach a photo.

Thanks,
Nathan Heaney

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Holy shit! When did we actually get above 3 members?

Joe — Mon, 05 Jan 2004 17:18:29 GMT

This is what happens when I don't review the membership very often.

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Cardio question for weight loss

sherpa — Wed, 18 Jan 2006 00:17:43 GMT

I am a 53 year-old male wavering between 210 and 215 lbs., 5'10", and about 10 or 15 pounds heavier than I want to be. I have been going to gym for almost three years on an average of 2-3x a week for cardio and resistance training (and have lost 30 pounds).

My question is where do I find a chart with accurate data for setting the heart-rate on the cardio bike so that I can achieve the weight-loss results I want ? And also, for how many minutes at a time and how many times per week, etc. For about a year or so, I have set HR at around 134 and timed it for 15-20 minutes for two to three time a week.

Any and all tips greatly appreciated.

thanks!

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long term goal help...

justin — Sun, 30 Oct 2005 02:20:14 GMT

ok, so i have been going to the gym pretty much regularly for over six months, I am six foot 8", 367 lbs, 245 of which is lean body mass(i did the bod pod test) my long term goal is to gain 50 lbs of lean mass over the next two to three years, losing a few pounds right now.

I seem to be putting on muscle, but the soreness lasts for a long time, up to 8 days, but day 3 after a heavy lift i feel like shit. I am trying to take more vitamans afterwards, it seems to help with the feeling like my body is missing something.

does anyone else have these achy feelings? and how do you deal with the pain?

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shoulder excercises...

Thu, 21 Oct 2004 15:49:07 GMT

hey there folks, does anyone have any tips they would like to share on the shoulders.
i have unusually broad shoulders, so the front side of my shoulders have developed very quickly, but the back side has not, does anyone know of a few decent excercises that focus on the back of the shoulder???????
thanx friends....

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D-Bol

Wed, 21 Dec 2005 02:25:36 GMT

Hey guys
Longhaired bodybulder here. HIV+
Height 5 Feet 11 Inches
Weight 210 lbs Waist 31
Chest 48.0
Arms 18.0 Forearm 13.0
Thigh 25.0 Calf 18.0
BodyFat 14.0 %
Work out at Golds on Market, SF

I am looking for a local source for D-Bol. I have access to Deca and Test but am looking for a cycle of D-Bol and would like to shope localy with a friend here in SF.

Adric

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Lifter's Anonymous

quasimodo2 — Thu, 06 May 2004 16:13:30 GMT

Hello, my name is Jim and I'm a weightlifter.

I never meant to be. It just sort of happened. I kept saying I could quit any time, but there I was, back in the gym, over and over. Pretty soon, 2 45's wasn't enough. It just didn't feel the same. I kept saying "It's only a little more...who's it going to hurt?"
Sure, a few people started to stare, but I just told myself they were jealous. They didn't understand the way I did. They hadn't felt it.
Oh, and the eating...the supplements...the 6 meals a day. Skipping the potatoes and getting the extra steak. The strange white powders....
"I'm just in a loading phase" I would say, and they would just stare and shake their head. Crea-what? they say...look's bad...
Screw them, I said. They don't understand. My cabinets full of powders and pills are a GOOD thing, dammit. I'm like a wizard...yeah...
HIIT training, Negatives, 100's...casting a spell, thats it. It is not a delusion, its a different world...
...
Wow.
...
So here I am. I broke 400 on my bench today, again...you see I lost it for awhile. Stopped cold turkey almost two years...22months 9days Iron-free.
Most miserable time of my life...

My name is Jim, and I am a weightlifter...

And damn proud of it.

PS: Anyone here? No posts in awhile, so I thought I'd start with some humor :-)

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Creatine

TxAg — Sun, 10 Apr 2005 19:18:25 GMT

I've got an ectomorphic body, and so gaining mass is
a problem for me. Should I take creatine, and if so,
how much. I've been taking 2 spoonfuls of it per day
(with my protien sups). I really can't tell if it does
anything at all. Advice?

Tx

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uhh ,more pics

michael — Mon, 11 Jul 2005 17:51:39 GMT

yeah thats right i put more pics of me myself and i up so come and see and like tell me what you think

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HEY IM NEW

michael — Fri, 08 Jul 2005 17:47:06 GMT

SO YEAH IM NEW TO THIS WHOLE BODYBUILDING STUFF WELL FARELY NEW TO IT BUT UM MY TARGET MUSCLE IS MY PECS WHAT CAN I DO WHAT EXCERCISES, ROUTINES, FOODS SUPPLEMENTS I NEED HELP

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need a trainer in san jose

Fri, 01 Jul 2005 03:04:56 GMT

Looking for a person to help with my training. Seeking to learn as much as i can. Anyone in san jose? Maybe we can workout together?

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Hammer strength machines.

Tony — Sat, 26 Feb 2005 03:29:52 GMT

I have been using their Isolateral decline, incline, and regular chest press. It has been very good to me because of the isolateral movement. I was wondering if there is comparison between the machines and barbell bench presses. Personally, I have seen better results, because it forces both arms to move independently of each other and I don't have to worry about needing a spotter. Recently however, it seems very strange. I have recently been able to do a couple of reps at 416 lbs.(On this hammer strength machine the initial resistance is 6 pounds and I put on four forty five and one twenty five pound plate on each side. A couple people at the gym were curious at how absurd my set up looked and tried it themselves. They couldn't even push it a little. These guys were pretty buff, so I know it is quite a bit of weight I am jacking up. I just was wondering what is equivalent of the 416 lbs on the hammer strenghth on the barbell bench press.

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Reps vs. Time

CliftonGK1 — Tue, 02 Nov 2004 17:24:32 GMT

I've been lifting for a few years on and off, and I've just managed to get seriously back into it again. I want to make sure that I'm making the most of my time, and I get differing opinions when I ask this question:

Are the number of reps, or the time spent on a set more important?

I've lifted based solely on the number of reps per set, increasing my weight on an exercise when I can do 12 reps, and backing off to 8 when I move up in weight. I've also lifted based solely on time, where I time how long I can move a certain weight through an exercise, using a 4 second contraction/4 second expansion/ 2 second rest phase. With that, I'd up the weight when I was too comfortable with it, but keep the time the same.

Additionally, what are your opinions on super-exertion timed reps for mass building? (i.e. 30 to 60 second contraction, 30 to 60 second expansion phases thru an exercise, with only about 75% of your regular set weight)

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