GOT Fitness LOG

[potato]

yeah too much cardio will result in muscle wastage which is why when bodybuilders are cutting they make sure they are really careful about the amount of cardio they do in order for it not to affect their muscle mass and for them to become lean but maintain as much muscle as they can.

 

[potato]

i havent got a pm, i think its cos im not an upgraded member

can u post it here

 

[Deleted member 28206]

Just glad I'm not so fat anymore. I CBA lifting weights, but fair play to those that protein shake it up all week long.

 

[maddison]

well I don't, not really

I'm 6'2" and weigh 16 stone, as I say it's more muscle definition that I need, I'm deffo not looking to gain weight

I may try and cut out some running and do more body weight stuff, that could work right ?

Diet then, try shifting to a ketogenic diet. It will play nicely with what you're already doing. Your performance will dip initially, but I'd be surprised if your swims don't improve once your body gets efficient with the transition to burning ketones die fuel.

 

[maddison]

yeah too much cardio will result in muscle wastage which is why when bodybuilders are cutting they make sure they are really careful about the amount of cardio they do in order for it not to affect their muscle mass and for them to become lean but maintain as much muscle as they can.

Bodybuilders are simply lazy with cardio, and spend most of their time walking thinking it's burning loads of calories because the machine is mistakingly over estimating what their actually burning. They're shedding bf by using diet and drugs.

 

[Pat's Van]

Diet then, try shifting to a ketogenic diet. It will play nicely with what you're already doing. Your performance will dip initially, but I'd be surprised if your swims don't improve once your body gets efficient with the transition to burning ketones die fuel.

sorry mate, ketogenic ?

talk to me, I'm all ears

 

[pbeyer]

core really mate, obliques and abs and pecs I suppose

Planks, Russian twists, side planks, hanging leg lifts, crunches with a Swiss ball, reverse crunches, dumbbell crunches.

Reps are important. Diet is main thing too, not going to have centralized results if there is body fat that is in the way. If your core is showing already, reps.

Also bizarre, but I'm 6'2" 16.5 stone.

 

[maddison]

i havent got a pm, i think its cos im not an upgraded member

can u post it here

Nope it's me mixing names up and sending it to the wrong person lol. Just gave totally the wrong diet advice to someone else. One sec, I'll try again.

 

[Pat's Van]

Planks, Russian twists, side planks, hanging leg lifts, crunches with a Swiss ball, reverse crunches, dumbbell crunches.

Reps are important. Diet is main thing too, not going to have centralized results if there is body fat that is in the way. If your core is showing already, reps.

Also bizarre, but I'm 6'2" 16.5 stone.

yeah cheers it's what I've heard

gonna look at maybe getting a kettle bell and doing some Turkish get-ups and stuff, seems to target what I need it to

gimme 6 weeks and our arm wrestle is ON !!!

 

[Pat's Van]

Nope it's me mixing names up and sending it to the wrong person lol. Just gave totally the wrong diet advice to someone else. One sec, I'll try again.

hahaha cue some poor lad throwing out the frosties tomorrow

 

[potato]

regarding protein shakes

i know its most effective to take it after your workout

but as a meal replacement whens the best time to do it, in the morning?

 

[pbeyer]

yeah cheers it's what I've heard

gonna look at maybe getting a kettle bell and doing some Turkish get-ups and stuff, seems to target what I need it to

gimme 6 weeks and our arm wrestle is ON !!!

Do you have a gym you are a member of? For me just knowing I can make a few friends there gets me to the gym more and more often, plus gives a really good way to get advice from people.

My university has great facilities with everything I need and it's right across the street from my apartment.

Lifting weights is a good thing, it adds the definition as well as a bit of mass and will keep you looking good. But I'd go with what maddison is saying as he seems to be sure about it and is offering some great advice.

 

[pbeyer]

hahaha cue some poor lad throwing out the frosties tomorrow

Think that poor lad was me. Got a link to a book and was amped haha.

 

[pbeyer]

regarding protein shakes

i know its most effective to take it after your workout

but as a meal replacement whens the best time to do it, in the morning?

I for one am against using protein shakes as a full meal replacement, unless you are making the shake yourself and not using an products for it. The crazy chemicals going into your body aren't great for you and if you want overall health I would avoid then tbh.

But yes, if you work out in the evening I believe it would be best to replace your meal in the morning and eat better in the evening after your workout if you aren't going to have higher protein at that time.

 

[maddison]

Planks, Russian twists, side planks, hanging leg lifts, crunches with a Swiss ball, reverse crunches, dumbbell crunches.

Reps are important. Diet is main thing too, not going to have centralized results if there is body fat that is in the way. If your core is showing already, reps.

Also bizarre, but I'm 6'2" 16.5 stone.

Since injuring my back, I've read a bit on a guy called Stuart McGill. He's a Canadian back expert that most of the NFL guys get sent too. He explains that crunches and **** ups cause disk damage. It's not difficult to find his thoughts on the subject using google. Planking is probably the way forward.

I haven't read his second book on back health and performance, I'm still on the first book that deals with rehabilitation.