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Originally posted by MrJiveBoJingles On another note I want to get some plyometric boxes to do box jumps: http://www.jumpusa.com/mm5/merchant..._Code=JUMPBOX24 Hopefully I can find some that cost less than that, though.

Improvised today by doing jumps on to a picnic table bench that was about the right height. The bench was quite stable and worked great. Love doing box jumps.

I went back to the gym last week for the first time in like 3-4 months. I knew I was a bit over my ideal weight of 95kg so figured I'd have to lose about 5kg. I go to weigh myself and I weigh almost 105kg

Fuck, that motivated me. Obviously I took a few days off gym as my muscles needed to recover from the first time back, but I've gone back to having proper portions of food when eating and not snacking for no reason. It worked so well that without even moving a muscle (sort of) in almost a week I've dropped to 101kg.

Feels amazing and I already look and feel better. Found my run at the gym today a lot easier to do with less fat on me. I can't believe I let myself pack on 10kgs.

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Originally posted by Fledz I went back to the gym last week for the first time in like 3-4 months. I knew I was a bit over my ideal weight of 95kg so figured I'd have to lose about 5kg. I go to weigh myself and I weigh almost 105kg Fuck, that motivated me. Obviously I took a few days off gym as my muscles needed to recover from the first time back, but I've gone back to having proper portions of food when eating and not snacking for no reason. It worked so well that without even moving a muscle (sort of) in almost a week I've dropped to 101kg. Feels amazing and I already look and feel better. Found my run at the gym today a lot easier to do with less fat on me. I can't believe I let myself pack on 10kgs.

Good stuff Fledz yeah its hard to get back into once you stay out of it for a while. I have been at it for 10 or so years now bodybuilding, and soon as I have a month or two away from it as i have recently traveling overseas man i feel like giving it up completely. we such lazy creatures i think!

keep at it though.

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Originally posted by winston I've been going to the gym non-stop sometimes twice a day. Today is no exception, I have an early plane to catch, but I'll be able to fit in about 3 miles of running and some weight lifting. I'm hooked.

Just make sure you don't end up over-training. Time spent resting is as important as time spent in the gym.

After several weeks of steady strength gains almost every time I trained, it's starting to slow down now. I'm still very pleased with my rate of progress after a few changes to my routine.

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Originally posted by Cpt.Cocaine Welcome, brother. What I'm doing right now is running my regular routine in my shoes on every 2nd day and gradually increasing barefoot mileage every other day. Once I get used to it I'll just drop the shoes completely and probably get some of these for tougher terrain;

These are some of the worst footwear ever designed. Honestly, don't even bother.

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For running this past week I did basically nothing but sprint sets, after warming up of course. I also did a lot of box jumps and other plyometric type leg movements. All barefoot. I'm resting this weekend and I feel great. My legs feel like they're getting quite powerful in spite of not lifting any weights with them.

I am trying to work on pulling exercises for my arms (pulldowns, rowing motions, etc.). I need to find a proper pullup bar.

Have you tried integrating tempo-change intervals into your workouts (ie, Fartlek runs)?

It's a very effective amalgam between mileage runs and high intensity intervals:

http://www.brianmac.co.uk/fartlek.htm

It's especially useful in developing your ability to change gears in a race, or in any instance in which a short or more sustained surge is necessary in your training.

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Originally posted by bas These are some of the worst footwear ever designed. Honestly, don't even bother.

Have you tried them?

The science behind them is perfectly sound, and there are ultramarathon runners who swear by them. I trust them more than running shoe corp advertising gimmicks.

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Running shoes are designed for running. You can't expect them all to just be corporate fat cats who only care about profits.
They provide stability and padding when hitting a surface, on top of the natural resistances your body has.

All those are doing is preventing you from tearing up your feet, but they aren't providing any support what so ever.

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There isn't any credible research out there to support the idea that running shoes do anything to prevent injuries.

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It's common sense though that padding helps to alleviate pain and injuries. I've played many sports and they would absolutely suck without proper footwear.

It's up to you at the end of the day man. If you're happy with them, go for it

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