natruallycurious Member

Sometimes. It depends on the workout for how much cardio is involved in the warmup. Sometimes it's time on the bike or rowing machine, but today there wasn't much

You don't have to be having a mid-life crisis to enjoy the variety of workouts and the community that crossfit provides. I'm glad treadmills and ellipticals are enough for you, but many people want more than just cardio. Also, many of us get bored spending so much time on one machine.

Just want to chime back in to say I recently switched to a crossfit box, and crossfit is now a definite yes for me! I think it greatly depends on your goals to if it'd be for you or not. I don't care to be overly strong, but I do want to be strong and fit. Our workouts aren't super random, as the workout changes every day,…

Congrats to you on all of your progress so far! You've gotten some pretty great advice, but I will go ahead and answer still to see if I have any different advice for you. I just completed my first TM in October, and I absolutely loved it. While endurance is important, don't feel like you need to be able to go out and run…

All of this. I originally didn't do crossfit because of the price. However, the gym I joined has an additional paid program that is somewhat similar to crossfit, so I now pay as much as I would if I had joined a box. I absolutely love it, and it pushes me harder (in a safe way, my coaches also will not add weight until…

I don't go to an actual box (I didn't want to pay the money, but then I got roped into a program at my gym and pay just as much as I would have anyway), but I do a specialized program at my gym that is somewhat similar to crossfit. I absolutely love it. Others have mentioned not liking being pushed, but that's something I…

That makes sense. This would apply to me, as I am newer to lifting. But I was already fairly strong from growing up in gymnastics. My best advice to you, OP, would be to take everyones suggestions as just that, a suggestion. Not one person here can tell you exactly what you need to do to achieve the results that you want,…

Everyone's bodies are different and need different macro break downs. I was just suggesting what works for me. I think we can all agree you need a protein heavy diet, though!

You won't build a ton, but you will still build some. I am definitely getting stronger, and I eat at a deficit. That's where the high protein comes in. If you are breaking down your muscles, and providing it the right nutrients, it will build back more muscle. You're definitely right that it won't happen eating below BMR…

I'm going to suggest a different macro break down. I'd go more 40% protein, 35% fat, and 25% carbs, especially since you've said you are hestiant on carbs. Are you trying to build muscle? It sounds to me like your main exercise focus is lifting. Which is great, but isn't likely to help you lose a lot of weight. Lifting…

Hey there! What OCRs are you doing? I see you have a Tough Mudder headband on in your profile pic - I just ran my first one about three weeks ago and had a blast! Feel free to add me if you'd like!

Yeah. I'm fairly new to lifting, but the program I do is kind of like small group personal training. The trainers watch form like crazy

Of course. I always squat below 90 degrees

My legs are killing me from squats this morning. Haha

Sure, I think I'd nail that interview!

Like splits and backbends type flexible? Lol

I like to have a good variety, and for it to be open 24 hours. I agree with @cwolfman13 as well. The gym I recently switched to has the power racks with attached olympic platforms, and I am really loving them. I also look for a gym with competent workers, and if they say they have personal trainers, that they are good and…

For me, the hardest part is getting out of bed. What I have found works for me is finding a program that I love and people to keep me accountable. I get up between 4-4:15am to get to the gym by 5 for a program that I really love at my gym. And when I'm not there, the coach and other people in the class aren't afraid to…

Keeps the freezer stocked with ice cream and the fridge stocked with beer

Who doesn't love donuts?

Accept. Who doesn't love whiskey?

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I know you were asking about reps for weights, but really look at what @Sunna_W said. If you have anywhere around you where you can get an AMA (active metabolic assessment) done, I highly recommend doing so. In that assessment, they will measure how effectively your body is using oxygen, and will break down your different…

No, I know what joggers are. I don't mean the type that get tight at the ankles. I was referring more to like Nike sweatpants that sit lower on the hips

When they wear those athletic type sweat pants

Only if there is pizza or ice cream

I don't know, sounds like an interesting movie though

Dang, I need to start working out with him

Accept!

Chat and maybe grab a drink