The Workout Thread

[Brand X]

And some of the stuff is not so great:
cult mentality, totally random circuit composition, dangerous workout order by putting complex/compound movements at the end of a workout which promotes poor form and injury, neglecting hitting all bodyparts as often as they should, guys don't look very ripped at all
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These are the exact reasons I wouldn't strictly do a dedicated crossfit program with nothing else. Like you mentioned, I am going to be mindful about how/when I incorporate it into my regiment. More as a supplementary way to get more variation into my workouts than a "CROSSFIT OR NOTHING" way of doing it.

Another ex-swimmer? Do tell.

Basically I hate swimming now because of the mind numbingly brutal workouts we were put through for years. I swam on a team for about 8 years, competitively for about 6 until I was 18. Backstroke & fly were what I swam mainly, and in both the medley & 400 free relays. I was never an amazing individual swimmer, but good enough to get to states in relays and such.

I really wish I had the motivation to get into a pool these days because it really is the best whole body cardio you can possibly get as far as I'm concerned. I just can't bring myself to do it.

[The_Meach]

I hear ya on the boring.

I coached for awhile and if I ever did it again, I'd cut workout waaaay down and spend more time on strength training and then doing sprint work (basically just do some HIIT in the pool) combined with drills.

10,000 yard practices are worthless if you're not an Olympian, imo.

[Joust Williams]

Yes, leucine. Your body (the muscle tissue) can really only grow as much as the amount of leucine you take.

[Josh]

I haven't been to the gym for a week. What the hell is this shit?

[Dolemite]

Just picked up some yummy vanilla casein protein for before bed (Optimum Nutrition brand, which as far as I know is the only company that makes a 100% casein protein). It thickens up a lot more then Whey does, especially when you mix that shit with milk. It's like a creamy milkshake.

Just took mine. I don't have any definition yet ...oh well.

Whatever. You've made a lot of progress since I saw you last. You should be proud.

BTW, anyone man enough to post their pics in this thread wins. It's not a dick waving contest- all that matters is how much you've improved personally. The only person you're competing against here is yourself.

I haven't been to the gym for a week. What the hell is this shit?

You're turning into a fag. Get back there ASAP.

[Brand X]

Just picked up some yummy vanilla Casien protein for before bed (Optimum Nutrition brand, which as far as I know is the only company that makes a 100% casien protein). It thickens up a lot more then Whey does, especially when you mix that shit with milk. It's like a creamy milkshake.

Does it taste alright without adding anything to it? I can't stand the taste of their 100% Whey.

[Josh]

The only person you're competing against here is yourself.

This. Of note, sometimes it is hard to remember this.

You're turning into a fag.

This too.

Get back there ASAP.

I'm on my way as soon as my coffee is done making noises.

[Dolemite]

Does it taste alright without adding anything to it? I can't stand the taste of their 100% Whey.

With water I'd say it tastes pretty good, but not amazing or anything. I mean, it's perfectly fine. But with milk, it not only thickens more, but it actually crosses the line into out-and-out delicious.

I've also tried mixing it with either vanilla soy milk or Lactaid (a lactose-free milk my gf buys), and it's pretty awesome with those as well.

[Dolemite]

This. Of note, sometimes it is hard to remember this.

It's really the most important thing to remember, and a lot of it depends on where you train. Is it a place with a lot of douchebag juiceheads who are dicks to anyone that can't bench 350lbs, or just some hardcore guys who respect people who come there and give it their all? Your workout environment can make all the difference.

I'm on my way as soon as my coffee is done making noises.

Better hurry before the urge for cock overcomes you...

[Kidnemo]

I love having protein shakes with milk (and a bunch of fruit). If you do it right they really can be something you look forward too and not something you are just chugging to get it down.

Only milk and fruit in my shakes when I'm bulking though.

And speaking of bulking, this month's evaluation: another 2% or so bodyfat down (below 8% now) and only a couple pounds lighter, so I really think I'm close to having the cutting diet dialed in.

I do miss weighing 175 though, that extra weight helped to push people around at the gym.