Rosie Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Really looking forward to using this site to help me sculpt and tone my body to perfection! I dont do much (Or any!) kind of weight training so I'm pretty much starting from scratch! I'll take a before pic at some point and post it up so I can track my progress Quote [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Twitter Blog Attributes: Strength (STR): 3 Dexterity (DEX): 1 Stamina (STA): 4 Constitution (CON): 2 Wisdom (WIS): 3 Charisma (CHA): 2 Link to comment
Sco Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Welcome! Do you have an idea of what you're planning to do for workouts? Quote "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." - Aristotle If you have the inspiration, you have the talent. Strive to be happy. Link to comment
Rosie Posted January 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Hey! I really want to concentrate on my stomach and arms so I'm trying to work out a routine that will help those areas. Currently I do zumba class twice a week, indoor rock climbing usually once a week (this is wholly dependant on my climbing buddy though as when he bails it means I cant go too!) i also do some running although I've been off for a couple of weeks due to miserable weather! Any suggestions you could give me?Ive started a thread in the work out logs forum and my before pic is in there! Quote [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Twitter Blog Attributes: Strength (STR): 3 Dexterity (DEX): 1 Stamina (STA): 4 Constitution (CON): 2 Wisdom (WIS): 3 Charisma (CHA): 2 Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted January 24, 2012 Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Squats and deadlifts for stomach and legs. Arms - pushups, presses, pullups. This is my standard advice. What are your thoughts on free weights? Also, what's your diet like. As Steve has said, you can't outrun your fork (who knew an inanimate object can run so fast) Quote "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
Rosie Posted January 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 I wouldnt say I have a terrible diet although after reading about Paleo there are definitely a few changes to be made. I'm really good at making sure I eat properly at breakfast, lunch and dinner and I try not to snack in between although when my sister is sitting there with a big bowl of fresh popcorn its hard to resist!i dont eat a lot of sugary foods and the majority of my lunches and dinners are home made so I know whats going in to them. mostly I would say I eat too much of the bad carbs (pasta, bread, crispts etc) but after reading all about Paleo thats a major change I'm going to make. I used to drink too much beer which is horrendous for your waist line! but I've knocked all that on the head too and if I'm out with friends, I'll opt for a mixer and diet coke instead. Quote [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Twitter Blog Attributes: Strength (STR): 3 Dexterity (DEX): 1 Stamina (STA): 4 Constitution (CON): 2 Wisdom (WIS): 3 Charisma (CHA): 2 Link to comment
Rosie Posted January 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2012 Also thanks for the advice on exersises. I've just started the 200 situps program which is 6 weeks of steading increasing the number 3 days a week with rest days in between and have also looked at the beginners bodyweight work out which I'll be putting into practice too. I dont really know about dead weights, I've never done them before. Also i used to have a gym membership but didnt really use the weight machines. would it be worth starting again? Quote [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Twitter Blog Attributes: Strength (STR): 3 Dexterity (DEX): 1 Stamina (STA): 4 Constitution (CON): 2 Wisdom (WIS): 3 Charisma (CHA): 2 Link to comment
Sco Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 I'd stay away from the weight machines. Go for free weights, if that sort of weight-training is a thing you'd like to do! Quote "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." - Aristotle If you have the inspiration, you have the talent. Strive to be happy. Link to comment
bursthaggis Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Don't be afraid of the barbell. Embrace it. Quote tweet me Link to comment
Apoc220 Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Hey! I really want to concentrate on my stomach and arms so I'm trying to work out a routine that will help those areas. Currently I do zumba class twice a week, indoor rock climbing usually once a week (this is wholly dependant on my climbing buddy though as when he bails it means I cant go too!) i also do some running although I've been off for a couple of weeks due to miserable weather! Any suggestions you could give me?Ive started a thread in the work out logs forum and my before pic is in there!Hi Rosie,Just wanted to welcome you and offer a tip that may help you. I noticed you said that you want to focus on your stomach and arms. If you mean reducing any excess fat in those areas then you may want to know that it isn't possible to spot reduce. I say this because some people become discouraged when they do a million crunches, for instance, and don't have a six pack. Diet is part of it, but also you'll want to remember that the fat will come off with hard work and will likely come off in different areas on it's own. The gist is if you train your whole body and eat right the fat will come off. You don't have to focus on certain parts as it creates imbalances and isn't really that much beneficial. Hope this helps! Quote "The Word Belongs to Those that Hustle!" - From The Art of Manliness Fitocracy Profile Link to comment
Sco Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Just wanted to welcome you and offer a tip that may help you. I noticed you said that you want to focus on your stomach and arms. If you mean reducing any excess fat in those areas then you may want to know that it isn't possible to spot reduce. I say this because some people become discouraged when they do a million crunches, for instance, and don't have a six pack. Diet is part of it, but also you'll want to remember that the fat will come off with hard work and will likely come off in different areas on it's own. The gist is if you train your whole body and eat right the fat will come off. You don't have to focus on certain parts as it creates imbalances and isn't really that much beneficial. Hope this helps!^This. Quote "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." - Aristotle If you have the inspiration, you have the talent. Strive to be happy. Link to comment
The Tin Man Posted January 25, 2012 Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 Nerd site, from UK. All I can think of is how to work a TARDIS joke in. I might have a problem. Quote The Tin Man: Cyborg Ranger Tin Man's Out of Date Epic Quest I am what I do. Link to comment
Rosie Posted January 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 25, 2012 great advice, thanks! Thats also why I'm keeping up the cardio work I've been doing and re-adjusting my diet as well :-) Quote [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Twitter Blog Attributes: Strength (STR): 3 Dexterity (DEX): 1 Stamina (STA): 4 Constitution (CON): 2 Wisdom (WIS): 3 Charisma (CHA): 2 Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Nerd site, from UK. All I can think of is how to work a TARDIS joke in. I might have a problem.1) Female from the UK? Check. 2) Blonde hair? According to avatar picture, Check. 3) Name one letter away from famous Who companion? Check.Let the jokes begin. Quote "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
Rosie Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 1) Female from the UK? Check. 2) Blonde hair? According to avatar picture, Check. 3) Name one letter away from famous Who companion? Check.Let the jokes begin. Oh shoot why didn't I spot this? Just to clarify- Natural brunette, bottle blonde. Rose is my middle name but I prefer it to my first name (Not because of Dr who, I just always have) Should I mention I have an older sister who is half scottish and called Amy? :-p Quote [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Twitter Blog Attributes: Strength (STR): 3 Dexterity (DEX): 1 Stamina (STA): 4 Constitution (CON): 2 Wisdom (WIS): 3 Charisma (CHA): 2 Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Oh shoot why didn't I spot this? Just to clarify- Natural brunette, bottle blonde. Rose is my middle name but I prefer it to my first name (Not because of Dr who, I just always have) Should I mention I have an older sister who is half scottish and called Amy? :-pOh come on, you are making this way too easy. Quote "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
Rosie Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I'm not a chav though, the similarities end in name and hair colour only! Quote [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Twitter Blog Attributes: Strength (STR): 3 Dexterity (DEX): 1 Stamina (STA): 4 Constitution (CON): 2 Wisdom (WIS): 3 Charisma (CHA): 2 Link to comment
Lightstorm Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Good luck convincing them of that - these 'Dr Who' folk can be crazy stalkers sometimes!Welcome to the board - good to see another London-dweller on here! Quote Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 I'm not a chav though, the similarities end in name and hair colour only!No idea what a chav is <-Is not British..... Quote "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
Rosie Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 No idea what a chav is <-Is not British.....Rose Tyler = Chav Quote [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Twitter Blog Attributes: Strength (STR): 3 Dexterity (DEX): 1 Stamina (STA): 4 Constitution (CON): 2 Wisdom (WIS): 3 Charisma (CHA): 2 Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Rose Tyler = ChavThat doesn't help! Chav = fictional time traveling character? Chav = actress? Chav = from a certain place? Chav = hot?So lost... Quote "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
Rosie Posted January 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 That doesn't help! Chav = from a certain place? So lost...Lol yeah, chavs are from the East end of london, usually a council estate and dress in trackwear and hoop earings. Usually hanging around on the street with their friends eating chips from the local take away. Quote [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Twitter Blog Attributes: Strength (STR): 3 Dexterity (DEX): 1 Stamina (STA): 4 Constitution (CON): 2 Wisdom (WIS): 3 Charisma (CHA): 2 Link to comment
Lightstorm Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=chavI do love Urban Dictionary for cultural differences like these :-) Quote Link to comment
bigm141414 Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 Lol yeah, chavs are from the East end of london, usually a council estate and dress in trackwear and hoop earings. Usually hanging around on the street with their friends eating chips from the local take away.Sounds like a good way to spend the day I do like tracksuits and very sad that they are not acceptable in mainstream fashion Quote "Pull the bar like you're ripping the head off a god-damned lion" - Donny Shankle Link to comment
The Tin Man Posted January 27, 2012 Report Share Posted January 27, 2012 eating chips from the local take away.I still remember my disappointment as a child when I asked for fish and chips in a restaurant and got fish and french fries... Quote The Tin Man: Cyborg Ranger Tin Man's Out of Date Epic Quest I am what I do. Link to comment
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