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my random challenges
835g of bananas in 2mins http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ik1yqVuUti4 http://youtu.be/TKs2WbBRuEw 5 dry crumpets in 3m26s dominos's squat/deadlift pizza challenge http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3c8BA5hXHBY Will be doing the pizza one next week with chinups.
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great read for those with thyroid issues
http://www.precisionnutrition.com/doctor-detective-fasting-thyroid
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when scale numbers really count
WEIGHTED CHIN UPS! By far the best aspect of actually dropping scale weight is bar ability. Currently 85kg and even that makes it a lot harder than previous lower weights. So this a thread to post about your maxes. (vids if you have them) Me: +65kg@80kg BW http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9X8vtAHmJuM one arm chinup @78kg…
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great article on gender bias re strength
http://articles.elitefts.com/training-articles/a-lion-in-iron-strength-doesnt-have-a-gender/
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sodium and stuff
How low do I have to lower sodium to get rid of this water weight? just joking :tongue: http://kfor.com/2013/07/09/cdc-admits-long-standing-error-there-is-no-benefit-in-reducing-salt/ Low sodium diets linked to reduced insulin sensitivity and risks of heart attacks, strokes, congestive heart failure and death from heart…
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some not so serious stuff :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6ljGcOd0Zg
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Rippetoe on unilateral exercises
http://www.t-nation.com/free_online_article/most_recent/rippetoe_goes_off Interesting article. As someone who currently has a groin injury and CAN'T squat, I don't really agree with that much in this article. (FWIW can't BSS either :tongue:) And Bret Contreras's podcast re this article is here.…
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why aren't Japense people fat?
http://superfitdads.com/why-arent-japanese-people-fat/ Almost seems too simple :tongue:
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Bret Contreras on hypertrophy
http://bretcontreras.com/training-for-maximum-muscle-growth-explained/?utm_source=getresponse&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bretcontreras&utm_content=Training+for+Maximum+Muscle+Growth+Explained,+What+Supplements+Should+You+Buy,+and+an+Interview+With+Notable+Sports+Scientist great article. Explains why solely focussing on…
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Blueberry protein cheesecake
adapted from GP79's NY style cheesecake recipe http://cdnutritionandfitness.com/blueberry-protein-cheesecake-25p9c8f/
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choc/banana/peanut protein icecream
http://cdnutritionandfitness.com/chocbananapeanut-protein-icecream-41p44c16f/ looks average, tastes AMAZING!
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Question for the lifters
How long has it taken you to reach the following 1rm's? (If you don't test 1rm's you can use a 1rm calculator but they aren't that accurate above 5reps IMO) Squat: to parallel or below Bench: paused Deadlift: no hitching Males: squat 140kg/ 300lb bench: 100kg/225lbs deadlift: 180kg/ 400lbs Females: squat 75kg / 165lbs…
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anyone else gaining weight?
Feels like 99% of people I talk to are all about losing weight. Anyone actually trying to gain? If so, how long have you been gaining? What sort of calorie surplus are you on? (counting or not?) How is it going psychologically? (are you affected by fat gain easily?) Are you doing resistance training? (if not, why not?!…
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google nutrition
Looks like you can now double check the nutrition stats in google for those dodgy looking MFP entries. Thank you Mr. Google. (open in new tab. POS MFP forums cut it off)
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fasted training for maxes (strength training)
Just wondering how others have gone with going for maximum strength numbers (1rm's) while training fasted or fed? I typically train in the afternoon so my normal sessions are fed. Most of the science on nutrient timing in regards to performance gains supports the fact that some carbs and protein pre and post workout should…
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Dan Green on Westside
http://www.jtsstrength.com/articles/2013/05/29/west-of-westside/ Some interesting stuff. Especially the specificity issue I think. Russian programs are totally onto that. As virtually any lifter who’s lived in the internet era knows… There’s only one side: Westside! The training split, the max effort and speed work, the…
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for those maintaining weight
Theory says BWx14-16 is approximate maintenance. Lets do a little experiment. If you have maintained weight for 2 weeks minimum. (not plateaud in weight loss as that would be artificially lowered metabolic rate from dieting already) Height: Weight: Age: avg cals: BW multiplier: (avg cals/weight) Me: Height: 5'8" Weight:…
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resistance training rep ranges
Chart by Rippetoe and Kilgore. Not saying it's 100% correct but it illustrates that rep ranges have various qualities for strength/hypertrophy etc. e.g. 5 reps also promotes hypertrophy and 20 reps can help strength. Anyone who has done a 20rm squat set can attest to this I'm sure :laugh:
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Jim Wendler's 5 year plan
Jim Wendler’s 5 year plan 1. Your program will be based on 4 exercises: squat, bench press, deadlift and the press. 2. You will train in the weight room 2-4 days/week. 3. You will do some kind of “hard” conditioning 3 days/week. This consists of pushing the Prowler, running hills, running stadium steps or pushing a car. If…
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archaeologists on the paleo diet
http://hells-ditch.com/2012/08/archaeologists-officially-declare-collective-sigh-over-paleo-diet/ Interesting read. I'm not anti paleo but I'm anti food avoidance for no reason.
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cinnamon/maple protein popsicles 10P/12C/1F
http://cdnutritionandfitness.com/cinnamonmaple-protein-popsicles-10p12c1f/ Enjoy
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Layne Norton on metabolic damage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHHzie6XRGk&list=WL36825C9108E5F7AF&index=23 I think a lot of people can learn a thing or 2 from watching this :smile:
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strong is the new skinny...or is it?
http://fitandfeminist.wordpress.com/2013/05/21/what-happens-when-the-pursuits-of-skinny-and-strong-collide/ interesting article :smile:
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Home gym setup for sale
(power rack, bar, flat bench and 350kg weights) Thought I may as well post a link to my ad for this. As I said in the ad, reason for sale is I had to upgrade to commercial grade equipment for my business. $1100…
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ice cream flour bread thing
http://www.morebeans.com/articles/student-easy-money-ice-cream-flour-bread-honestly Using Peters Light & Creamy and wholemeal SR flour one loaf comes to 636 cals 16P/121C/6F and 13g fibre Haven't made it yet so not sure what it's like. Quality PWO feed I think :smile:
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question for the guys
Is your hip measurement (measured around the largest part of glutes) greater or smaller than your chest measurement (at nipples)? Just wondering :smile: Oh and if your chest is larger, do you squat?
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is a carb a carb?
http://www.simplyshredded.com/the-science-of-nutrition-is-a-carb-a-carb.html Good read here peeps. The only thing it doesn't seem to mention is for those with some sort of intolerances they should avoid them but I suppose that is common sense. And some studies have shown that insulin sensitive people can lose more fat on a…
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query on rules?
I have been asked if icecream would be allowed. I thought it shouldn't be based on the fact that you could basically let it all melt and then just about drink it. (brain freeze!) Also, not for this specific challenge but I did a 5min weetbix eating challenge yesterday which did include milk in the eating. Do you think if…
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fasted training for maxes (strength training)
Just wondering how others have gone with going for maximum strength numbers (1rm's) while training fasted or fed? I typically train in the afternoon so my normal sessions are fed. Most of the science on nutrient timing in regards to performance gains supports the fact that some carbs and protein pre and post workout should…
