Workout Bros

Beas · Post by **Beas** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 3:22 pm

stile wrote:Beas, KTP.

KEEP TO PARAGRAPHS

Was on my phone at work and just typed it quickly. My bad bro! Haha

Jstampz · Post by **Jstampz** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 3:24 pm

I still haven't gotten any solid recipes.

Last night I fixed barbecue chicken with a simple garden salad with a dash of olive oil and salt and pepper

I rarely add salt to anything beside hard boiled eggs

I'm also one of those douche bags that carries around a gallon of water in a milk jug to make sure I drink it all

Jstampz · Post by **Jstampz** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 3:44 pm

Stamp wrote:
sevEN wrote:how about i'll give you 20$ (double alex) if you show me a 135 lb squat with good form and fairly low.

Is this still possible?

This opportunity should still be available

kirk · Post by **kirk** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 3:46 pm

Salt is perfectly fine because our bodies adapt to fluctuating levels of sodium. Of course it will play a role in water retention, but the only people who need worry about sodium intake are those with hypertension. Otherwise it really doesn't matter.

Just drink additional water if your sodium levels increase to try and offset the water retention. Assuming you care.

Jstampz · Post by **Jstampz** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 6:04 pm

Won't salt counteract the water intake?

tugger · Post by **tugger** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 6:17 pm

what kind of Whey Protein is the best?

I tried Strawberry banana and banana cream... and lets say that while strawberry banana was decent, banana cream was disgusting! Anyone familiar with all the flavor?

http://ca.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/whey.html

kirk · Post by **kirk** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 6:27 pm

Jstampz wrote:Won't salt counteract the water intake?

No, it's kind of paradoxical. Drink more water with higher sodium intakes and you'll have less water retention.

tugger wrote:what kind of Whey Protein is the best?

I tried Strawberry banana and banana cream... and lets say that while strawberry banana was decent, banana cream was disgusting! Anyone familiar with all the flavor?

http://ca.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/whey.html

Best in terms of what? Unless you're getting some shoddy off-brand stuff, there won't be a whole lot of difference from one brand to another.

XF UP 2.0 Lemon Cream is the best tasting protein I have ever had. It legitimately doesn't taste like a protein powder, it actually tastes like a treat. The calorie/macro profile isn't great (it's ~180 calories per serving and 18g protein), but it's worth it to me. Though I can't do dairy shakes anymore, so I guess it's a non-issue.

TruNutrition is also good. Dymatize Elite isn't bad as far as protein powder taste goes, either.

Jstampz · Post by **Jstampz** » Fri Jun 21, 2013 9:55 pm

I love you Sgt. Kirk

stile · Post by **stile** » Sat Jun 22, 2013 12:05 am

I forgot the exact amount but Id say anything in the gallon to 1.5/2 gallon range will flush out most salts. You can actually get dehydrated this way because your body has no sodium to retain water.

Currently carrying a Gallon jug as well. Trying to stay hydrated in this SoCal heat

My brother takes hemp protein and likes it.

I really liked ON's mocha cappuccino.

sevEN · Post by **sevEN** » Sat Jun 22, 2013 12:09 am

kirk wrote: XF UP 2.0 Lemon Cream is the best tasting protein I have ever had. It legitimately doesn't taste like a protein powder, it actually tastes like a treat. The calorie/macro profile isn't great (it's ~180 calories per serving and 18g protein), but it's worth it to me. Though I can't do dairy shakes anymore, so I guess it's a non-issue.

STRONG this

Beas · Post by **Beas** » Sat Jun 22, 2013 12:29 am

stile wrote:
Trying to stay hydrated in this SoCal heat

Come get you a taste of some texas heat. Its a whole different ballgane

Beas · Post by **Beas** » Sat Jun 22, 2013 12:30 am

stile wrote:
Trying to stay hydrated in this SoCal heat

Come get you a taste of some texas heat. Its a whole different ballgane

Beas · Post by **Beas** » Sat Jun 22, 2013 12:39 am

Defiance you need to do resistance type training. I'd first recommend pool training. Low impact workouts will benefit you the most allowing you to build and repair your knee in the most efficient way possible. Message me soon and I'll give you some routines to do

Jstampz · Post by **Jstampz** » Sat Jun 22, 2013 7:58 am

Beas wrote:Defiance you need to do resistance type training. I'd first recommend pool training. Low impact workouts will benefit you the most allowing you to build and repair your knee in the most efficient way possible. Message me soon and I'll give you some routines to do

I had 2 knees surgeries on my right knee and water training helped so much.

Defiance try dorsiflexion. (I believe that's how you spell it) it really stretches your ankle, calf, and knee out

stile · Post by **stile** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 10:11 pm

Back in the gym today. Reset all my maxes as I've been having trouble hitting the prescribed weight/reps.

Tournament didn't go so well. Got beat up and weighed in 2 pounds above the weight class I usually do.

Beas · Post by **Beas** » Tue Jun 25, 2013 10:45 pm

stile wrote:Back in the gym today. Reset all my maxes as I've been having trouble hitting the prescribed weight/reps.

Tournament didn't go so well. Got beat up and weighed in 2 pounds above the weight class I usually do.

stile message me sometime if you want some input and opinions and discuss your training regimen to see if we can get it to where you want it to be the most efficient improvements for you as possible.

Jstampz · Post by **Jstampz** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:19 am

O.M.G group message

nhoj · Post by **nhoj** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 9:47 am

Jstampz wrote:O.M.G group message

stile · Post by **stile** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 12:09 pm

Thx Beas. I actually have a S&C coach now.

Jstampz · Post by **Jstampz** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 5:05 pm

nhoj wrote:
Jstampz wrote:O.M.G group message

Do you even lift?

mofo · Post by **mofo** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 5:28 pm

tugger wrote:what kind of Whey Protein is the best?

I tried Strawberry banana and banana cream... and lets say that while strawberry banana was decent, banana cream was disgusting! Anyone familiar with all the flavor?

http://ca.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/whey.html

Have you tried Isopure?

kirk · Post by **kirk** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 5:32 pm

mofo wrote:
tugger wrote:what kind of Whey Protein is the best?

I tried Strawberry banana and banana cream... and lets say that while strawberry banana was decent, banana cream was disgusting! Anyone familiar with all the flavor?

http://ca.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/whey.html
Have you tried Isopure?

Isopure sales rep detected.

mofo · Post by **mofo** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 5:38 pm

kirk wrote:
defiance wrote:Dearest workout Bros,

What are your best simple/homemade remedies for injuries? Fairly certain my knee is fucked up after all the mileage i have put on it from running.

Love,

my left knee
Start barefoot running.

Run a few steps normally and watch what strikes first - heel or midfoot. I'll bet your heel strikes first.

Jstampz · Post by **Jstampz** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 5:48 pm

Isopure has amazing flavors

mofo · Post by **mofo** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 5:52 pm

Jstampz wrote:Isopure has amazing flavors

Yup, and zero carb...

Or if you want good quality protein and don't mind paying a premium you can sample some of the Progenex stuff, too. Again, not cheap, but I like it a lot.

kirk · Post by **kirk** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:08 pm

Jstampz wrote:Isopure has amazing flavors

You need to get out more. Stuff tastes like dirt. Except worse.

mofo wrote:Run a few steps normally and watch what strikes first - heel or midfoot. I'll bet your heel strikes first.

Your definition of "normal" doesn't exist because there is no "running style vacuum." What is "normal" to you is highly abnormal to other cultures/people and vice versa. Striking on the heel first is normal because that's how we were trained, but that does not mean that is the best form for distance running. The physics of barefoot running is pretty damn clear.

If you are doing short distances and aiming for sub-6 minute miles, then that might be a different story.

mofo wrote:
Jstampz wrote:Isopure has amazing flavors
Yup, and zero carb...

Or if you want good quality protein and don't mind paying a premium you can sample some of the Progenex stuff, too. Again, not cheap, but I like it a lot.

Jakes on you. Carbs are delicious.

nhoj · Post by **nhoj** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:17 pm

Jstampz wrote:
nhoj wrote:
Jstampz wrote:O.M.G group message

Do you even lift?

yes I do?

scorch- · Post by **scorch-** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 6:40 pm

kirk wrote:
mofo wrote:
tugger wrote:what kind of Whey Protein is the best?

I tried Strawberry banana and banana cream... and lets say that while strawberry banana was decent, banana cream was disgusting! Anyone familiar with all the flavor?

http://ca.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/whey.html
Have you tried Isopure?
Isopure sales rep detected.

I actually use Isopure because I can fit 50g protein in a drink without wanting to vomit. What's your whey of choice?

kirk · Post by **kirk** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 7:44 pm

scorch- wrote:I actually use Isopure because I can fit 50g protein in a drink without wanting to vomit. What's your whey of choice?

I don't drink any dairy protein anymore because my stomach becomes less of a fan with each coming year. If I'm being strict on calorie:protein ratio (~120 calories for ~24g protein), then TruNutrition is the best, followed by Dymatize Elite.

If the calorie:protein ratio is not a big deal, then XF UP 2.0 protein is the greatest protein shake you could ever get. The macro profile isn't as great if you're cutting and need higher protein (~180 calories, 18g protein), but goodness the taste makes up for it.

I've tried most of the popular brands in protein. I've read all sorts of reviews from people raving about how excellent they are and how they don't even taste like powdered protein. I'm here to tell you that those people are lying and almost every protein powder I've ever had is subpar at best, none really come close to "tasting good." I'm amazed that people here like Isopure since that is literally at the bottom of my list.

Until I had XF UP 2.0 Lemon Cream...TruNutrition Cinnamon Bun takes second place.

Jstampz · Post by **Jstampz** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 9:03 pm

kirk wrote:
Jstampz wrote:Isopure has amazing flavors
You need to get out more. Stuff tastes like dirt. Except worse.

mofo wrote:Run a few steps normally and watch what strikes first - heel or midfoot. I'll bet your heel strikes first.
Your definition of "normal" doesn't exist because there is no "running style vacuum." What is "normal" to you is highly abnormal to other cultures/people and vice versa. Striking on the heel first is normal because that's how we were trained, but that does not mean that is the best form for distance running. The physics of barefoot running is pretty damn clear.

If you are doing short distances and aiming for sub-6 minute miles, then that might be a different story.

mofo wrote:
Jstampz wrote:Isopure has amazing flavors
Yup, and zero carb...

Or if you want good quality protein and don't mind paying a premium you can sample some of the Progenex stuff, too. Again, not cheap, but I like it a lot.
Jakes on you. Carbs are delicious.

Oh it's not that bad. What flavored did you try?

kirk · Post by **kirk** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 9:50 pm

Jstampz wrote:Oh it's not that bad. What flavored did you try?

Cookies and Cream, Chocolate, and Strawberry. All terribad.

stile · Post by **stile** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 10:54 pm

if taste is what we're going by then I'm going to have to recommend ON Cappuchino Mocha. SHIT IS DELICIOUS. I'd drink it multiple times a day only because it tasted good.

Do not get ANSI Hi Flurry or NOW Whey Isolate. Stevia tastes like shit.

scorch- · Post by **scorch-** » Wed Jun 26, 2013 11:26 pm

kirk wrote:
Jstampz wrote:Oh it's not that bad. What flavored did you try?
Cookies and Cream, Chocolate, and Strawberry. All terribad.

Chocolate is fine. The others are terrible and end up all fucking clumped up and shit. I mix my chocolate with water and it's good. My problem with the other supplements I've tried is that if I want to get 100g I'd have to make so many shakes.

kirk · Post by **kirk** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 8:34 am

scorch- wrote:
kirk wrote:
Jstampz wrote:Oh it's not that bad. What flavored did you try?
Cookies and Cream, Chocolate, and Strawberry. All terribad.
Chocolate is fine. The others are terrible and end up all fucking clumped up and shit. I mix my chocolate with water and it's good. My problem with the other supplements I've tried is that if I want to get 100g I'd have to make so many shakes.

Chocolate is poop water. POOP. WATER. With the other supplements it'd be 4 servings which might be...16 - 32 oz. of water. It's time to grow up, scorch. Let's be an adult about this.

Do you need 100g protein from shakes? Are you not getting much from other food sources?

Jstampz · Post by **Jstampz** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 1:39 pm

GNC Amplified Performance Fruit Punch is absolute shit. The chocolate isn't to shabby.

What about BCAA's

kirk · Post by **kirk** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 1:42 pm

Jstampz wrote:What about BCAA's

Unnecessary outside of rare circumstances.

Jstampz · Post by **Jstampz** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 2:34 pm

Casein Protein?

kirk · Post by **kirk** » Thu Jun 27, 2013 2:44 pm

Jstampz wrote:Casein Protein?

Unnecessary with zero added benefit over whey.

Eat sufficient calories/macronutrients catered to your goals, favor micronutrient-rich foods, supplement with individual micros if you are missing anything from your diet (e.g., fish oil, vitamin D, etc.). That's all you need in a diet plan. Forget about different types of protein, when you eat, how many times you eat, etc.

Jakimo · Post by **Jakimo** » Fri Jul 05, 2013 5:04 pm

go gluten free!

scorch- · Post by **scorch-** » Fri Jul 05, 2013 10:34 pm

kirk wrote:
scorch- wrote:
kirk wrote: Cookies and Cream, Chocolate, and Strawberry. All terribad.
Chocolate is fine. The others are terrible and end up all fucking clumped up and shit. I mix my chocolate with water and it's good. My problem with the other supplements I've tried is that if I want to get 100g I'd have to make so many shakes.
Chocolate is poop water. POOP. WATER. With the other supplements it'd be 4 servings which might be...16 - 32 oz. of water. It's time to grow up, scorch. Let's be an adult about this.

Do you need 100g protein from shakes? Are you not getting much from other food sources?

Yeah pretty much. I don't have control over my diet because I'm not buying my own freezer and maggie will not relinquish fridge space for chicken.

james- · Post by **james-** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 1:04 pm

Anyone know any exercises or stretches for straightening out your spine/pelvis?
Had slight scoliosis since I was a kid, but never caused any problems so I never did anything about it.

Now in my mid 20s it's causing problems and doctors said there isn't much I can do besides surgery (lolfukthat) apparently braces are only effective when you're still growing.

The problem isn't really with back pain, but more so my legs. My back/pelvis causes one leg to hang lower than the other and it's causing me problems while walking and especially running/jogging.

I've been doing yoga for a couple months and while it's great for core strength and relaxation, it hasn't done much for my legs.

I was thinking inversion therapy may be worth a shot, but I didn't find a lot of info on it for scoliosis treatment.

Any ideas?

stile · Post by **stile** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 1:29 pm

You can't do physical therapy? Strengthen your back or whatnot?

scorch- · Post by **scorch-** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 1:44 pm

doctors said X, let's go to the internet for a 2nd opinion

kirk · Post by **kirk** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 3:01 pm

scorch- wrote:Yeah pretty much. I don't have control over my diet because I'm not buying my own freezer and maggie will not relinquish fridge space for chicken.

You could probably find a suitable freezer for $50 - $100. Just imagine how much your life will improve if you can start eating bacon, chicken, beef, etc. on a more regular basis.

james- · Post by **james-** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 4:31 pm

stile wrote:You can't do physical therapy? Strengthen your back or whatnot?

I have done physical therapy, but it didn't do much for me. The therapy is mostly for pain and not actually adjusting curvature.
The best thing I've found is lower back and hamstring stretches but it's a short term fix.

scorch- wrote:doctors said X, let's go to the internet for a 2nd opinion

Pretty much. I'm not going to fuck with spinal fusion surgery.
I've already asked on a few other sites and found that it's a somewhat common issue with a few different treatments. Figured it was worth a shot asking here.

scorch- · Post by **scorch-** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 11:44 pm

kirk wrote:
scorch- wrote:Yeah pretty much. I don't have control over my diet because I'm not buying my own freezer and maggie will not relinquish fridge space for chicken.
You could probably find a suitable freezer for $50 - $100. Just imagine how much your life will improve if you can start eating bacon, chicken, beef, etc. on a more regular basis.

If it was a money limitation, that wouldn't be a problem. Situation will be remedied shortly though.

ReFreshing · Post by **ReFreshing** » Sat Jul 13, 2013 8:38 pm

Gained 15 lbs in about 2 months.

Gains brah

kirk · Post by **kirk** » Sat Jul 13, 2013 8:47 pm

ReFreshing wrote:Gained 15 lbs in about 2 months.

Gains brah

And if you're lucky, four pounds of that was muscle! Keep it up, breh.

Jstampz · Post by **Jstampz** » Sat Jul 13, 2013 10:07 pm

ReFreshing wrote:Gained 15 lbs in about 2 months.

Gains brah

Teach me your ways

Beas · Post by **Beas** » Sun Jul 14, 2013 1:57 am

james i would be glad to put together a routine for you to do to strengthen your lower back and legs. To me it seems the main focus we need to work on is your core as a whole....a lot of times compensating for back pain and even upper leg/pelvis pain can be done by strengthing your core and legs at the same time. focusing on your entire lower body from your core down will allow you to balance everything as you recover and increase recovery rate from the pain you've been suffering....core workouts with just your body weight and gradually including extra weight over time(months) we need to focus on getting your body strong enough to handle its self first and then building from there to avoid this the rest of your life. ...We need to get you doing efficient core workouts as well as lower body workouts to get you painless and feeling better. Hit me up on here with your email or phone # and we can discuss this more.

Also you do not need to be doing much running at all right now. If you can do some swimming pool routines....I can recommend and show you examples of some. When repairing injured muscles/areas we need to do the best possible to remove as much wear and tear to allow you to workout as efficiently as you can with as little pain as possible so that we can get you better in a quick manner while avoiding injuring anything else due to pain compensation while you train.