They put up this poster at my gym this week.

ukulelist
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  • pyrowill
    pyrowill Posts: 1,163 Member
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    They should swap the green cardio for diet, and I'd say split purple in two for cardio/strength, and the orange should be sleep.
  • nana_pancakes
    nana_pancakes Posts: 13 Member
    ...um, what are metabolic exercises? :embarassed:
  • ukulelist
    ukulelist Posts: 33 Member
    ...um, what are metabolic exercises? :embarassed:

    I could not figure that out either!
    They should swap the green cardio for diet, and I'd say split purple in two for cardio/strength, and the orange should be sleep.

    Sleep! Smart. .... also clearly why I don't have a sixpack right now.
  • sijomial
    sijomial Posts: 19,809 Member
    Apart from the missing "calorie deficit" or even "calorie control" I also hadn't heard the phrase metabolic exercise.

    Quick search found this:
    http://www.builtlean.com/2011/01/10/metabolic-training-101-definition-benefits-exercises/

    So really the pie chart is 50%/30%/20% split of cardio, strength, circuit training.

    Well it would work as an exercise routine but this split is far from compulsory so the word "need" is over-stated.
  • jimmmer
    jimmmer Posts: 3,515 Member
    Metcon is what cool lifters who don't do cardio call their cardio. Sled drags, tire flips, barbell complexes, loaded carries, sprint intervals, dumbell circuits... that kind of stuff.
  • YoungDoc2B
    YoungDoc2B Posts: 1,593 Member
    so....where's "caloric deficit"?
  • jimmmer
    jimmmer Posts: 3,515 Member
    Back to the chart....

    Sleep, Diet, Progressive Resistance should all be there.

    Stress management of some kind would probably help, but be optional.

    Cardio (either traditional cardio, metcon, hiit, walking, whatever) is optional and probably best used according to taste and heart and lung health.
  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,189 Member
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    It's a pie chart that has been done by somebody who doesn't know anything about fat loss or pie charts.
  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
    if those were the colors in rainbow sherbert...

    ... 8.5/10. would eat.
  • rduhlir
    rduhlir Posts: 3,550 Member
    Go in with a Sharpie and correct the ignorant.
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    I have heard of "metabolic training"....

    Of course if was Jillian Michael's saying it, so it's actually a real thing.
  • toddis
    toddis Posts: 941 Member
    Seems it would encourage people to diversify their exercise routines. Wouldn't that be a good thing?
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    Metcon is what cool lifters who don't do cardio call their cardio. Sled drags, tire flips, barbell complexes, loaded carries, sprint intervals, dumbell circuits... that kind of stuff.

    yeah this.

    I have people tell me they need to do their metabolic workouts with me.

    it's amusing.

    either way the chart is wrong on a technicality.

    I'd cross out "CARDIO" and add "CALORIE DEFICIT"
  • pcastagner
    pcastagner Posts: 1,606 Member
    ...um, what are metabolic exercises? :embarassed:

    it's a euphemism for Kegels I think...
  • Mr_Bad_Example
    Mr_Bad_Example Posts: 2,403 Member
    OP, you need to go to a new gym.
  • Cortelli
    Cortelli Posts: 1,369 Member
    It's a pie chart that has been done by somebody who doesn't know anything about fat loss or pie charts.

    But a pie chart done by a gym owner / employee who has got a product to sell -- time in the gym!
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
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    looks like a scientifically drawn up study….
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    does not do 50% cardio and has about 12% body fat….I guess I am doing it wrong????
  • randomtai
    randomtai Posts: 9,003 Member
    OP, you need to go to a new gym.

    This.
  • BrainyBurro
    BrainyBurro Posts: 6,129 Member
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  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    OP …my advice…

    A - walk into gym and tear that crap down and then scream out loud "MFP Made me do it!!!!!" and then leave…
    B - walk into gym and take sharpie to that crap…
    C - just find a new gym…

    I would go with A & C …but that is just me...
  • laceyfowler
    laceyfowler Posts: 127 Member
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    Haha love this :-)

    OP -this pie chart looks like it's based on nothing except to keep the focus of weight loss strictly on being in the gym... which makes sense, if this fancy pie chart was made by the gym owner or employees :-)
  • DMZ_1
    DMZ_1 Posts: 2,889 Member
    Not great. Food is not mentioned. I do believe in doing both cardio and strength.
  • pcastagner
    pcastagner Posts: 1,606 Member
    It's a pie chart that has been done by somebody who doesn't know anything about fat loss or pie charts.

    But a pie chart done by a gym owner / employee who has got a product to sell -- time in the gym!


    Actually, most gyms would rather you stay home and keep paying your membership dues. Every time you come in, you cut into their profits.
  • angelzprophecy
    angelzprophecy Posts: 130
    does not do 50% cardio and has about 12% body fat….I guess I am doing it wrong????

    yeah man, you need to run at least 9x a week like me to get to 8.5% bf like me *joke*
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    does not do 50% cardio and has about 12% body fat….I guess I am doing it wrong????

    yeah man, you need to run at least 9x a week like me to get to 8.5% bf like me *joke*

    so your saying I need to run a marathon once a week to get sub 10%?????
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    It's a pie chart that has been done by somebody who doesn't know anything about fat loss or pie charts.

    But a pie chart done by a gym owner / employee who has got a product to sell -- time in the gym!


    Actually, most gyms would rather you stay home and keep paying your membership dues. Every time you come in, you cut into their profits.

    that is true….

    the owner of my gym says he has 400 members….I was like for real? BC I never see 400 people in that place at any time….Although they could be coming in at times when I am not there…but I am thinking he is probably sitting back and collecting payments on half of those people and they never even use the place…or just come in once a week and run on the treadmill...
  • Cortelli
    Cortelli Posts: 1,369 Member
    It's a pie chart that has been done by somebody who doesn't know anything about fat loss or pie charts.

    But a pie chart done by a gym owner / employee who has got a product to sell -- time in the gym!


    Actually, most gyms would rather you stay home and keep paying your membership dues. Every time you come in, you cut into their profits.

    True that - but you probably need to buy some PT time for guidance on what the hell metabolic exercises are and to help you perfect your form :tongue:
  • rileysowner
    rileysowner Posts: 8,330 Member
    It's a pie chart that has been done by somebody who doesn't know anything about fat loss or pie charts.

    But a pie chart done by a gym owner / employee who has got a product to sell -- time in the gym!


    Actually, most gyms would rather you stay home and keep paying your membership dues. Every time you come in, you cut into their profits.

    True that - but you probably need to buy some PT time for guidance on what the hell metabolic exercises are and to help you perfect your form :tongue:

    Nothing odd or mysterious about Metabolic workouts. Just a different way of working out that gives a great workout in a half hour or so.

    As to the OP, missing any mention of calorie deficit, which is the only thing that is absolutely needed, shows how useless it is.
  • Fullsterkur_woman
    Fullsterkur_woman Posts: 2,712 Member
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