Fitness Advice

[ormadulsul]

Originally Posted by Compost

I used to be a personal trainer and nutritionist (but the money sucks...so I write code now....and the money doesn't suck). In the past 2 years I completely changed my outlook on working out and exercising. I hurt myself a while back by tearing my chest wall while doing bench-press. That sucked and it hurt like a mofo. I started doing some research and digging around and I found CrossFit - and I have never looked back.

http://www.crossfit.com/

Let me give you an example. I started CrossFit being able to run a mile in about 6:45. Three months later, I ran the mile in 5:22 - and I'm 35 :O

I'm bigger, stronger, and faster than I ever was doing traditional weight training. It is very hard, not for everyone - but is a great program.

Very good suggestion Compost!!!!!!

Crossfit is similar (but better in my opinion) than P90x.

THE TAKEAWAY FROM ALL OF THIS: I want everybody that plays RO to be fit and active Starting (nearly any) exercise program is better than a 24/7 sedentary lifestyle. Running realm to realm does NOT count as cardio; especially for the mounted-folk hehe...

Seriously though, I know I am going against the grain by preaching fitness to my fellow gamers; I just figured I can offer friendly advice to help everybody stay in shape. The internet (and gaming community) are great outlets for us to teach one another (among killing and zerging)

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[ormadulsul]

Originally Posted by Regnum_Online

Join the military. US Marines particulary. Then you'll lose some weight :-)

Agreed 100% !!!

I was in the Army for a short stint. The PT (physical training) and discipline makes soldiers out of boys!

actually; the military just spoke about a "cross-fit" type change to their personal fitness training testing: check it out below....

http://www.tdtnews.com/story/2011/3/3/72813

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[ormadulsul]

Originally Posted by Compost

Yes - you should avoid heavy weight training until you are at least 17. There's varying research on this but where all researchers agree is that it causes problem with growth plates. There's absolutely nothing wrong with doing body-weight training at any age. Push-ups, pull ups, body-weight rows, explosive (no weight) squats, etc. All of these exercises will build muscle density (which is what you want). Muscle density is better than muscle mass.

Compost took the words out of my mouth

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[Llyssaer]

Originally Posted by VandaMan

. . . I have also been told to avoid sex and masturbation before athletic events. I figured maybe it would be something adrenaline levels or whatever.

My first thought here was perhaps because men tend to fall asleep afterward and would then miss practice, or the event. But comedy aside, I should think coaches might ask this just to keep their players focused on the game. There is also something in chinese culture about the loss or disruption of qi (chi), or essential energy flow.

Sweetest good to see this thread! Especially for gamers who spend much time sedentary. Good, also, just to see you. Although there was that one time I encountered you near algaros, just the two of us, and you had me slain in mere seconds. S'funny, too, because while I didn't enjoy dying, it was just nice to see you again. LOL

Cheers on this thread! Maybe we ladies can pick up a few tips too.

~formerly Llynnea (alsius 2 yrs ago)

[HuntShot]

Originally Posted by ormadulsul

Huntshot,

How is your diet? 2 things need to take place to lose weight:
1. eat less
2. move more :P

I would suggest take one of 2 lazy days and replace with cardio; brisk walking or light jogging (contingent on current fitness level).

Adding weight training will build muscle mass which, in the bigger picture, will speed up the metabolism. Muscles need energy (calories) to survive. Adding a few pounds of lean muscle mass will help your body to burn calories while you are doing nothing!

I hope this helps??

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O MY FUCKING GOD IM SOOO GLAD YOU SAID THIS!

I wanted to train my muscles sooo much! But everyone in my environment
told me I should first lose weight before training muscles this seriously will stimulate my training progress! Thanks alot man !

Oh btw, any ideas which machines I should use in the gym to train my muscles? I already use the ....runing machine? Sorry I don't know it's name, the cardio trainer where you run on. But if I want to train my muscles (arms/stomach/leggs) then I should use some machine's too right?

[Arafails]

Runing machine – is that the one that helps you prepare spells faster?

Which muscles to you want to train?

[Ulti19]

Originally Posted by HuntShot

Oh btw, any ideas which machines I should use in the gym to train my muscles? I already use the ....runing machine? Sorry I don't know it's name, the cardio trainer where you run on. But if I want to train my muscles (arms/stomach/leggs) then I should use some machine's too right?

The running machine is called a treadmill. You don't need machines really if you want arms, legs, stomach, but they sure can give you diversity.

For arms, you can simply use dumbells for a myriad of different workouts. For your stomach you can simply do situps and plank pushups help alot in toning that area^^ Legs, squats are always good to start with, then maybe add weight while you do them, also running very long alot will make you more lean and mean, if you start doing sprints more often you will jack your legs:P Also to build your leg you can use stationary bikes and put on hard resistance to really burn your muscle.

If you want more ideas of specific machines you want to use, you gotta know what muscle group you wanna train.

[HuntShot]

Originally Posted by Arafails

Runing machine – is that the one that helps you prepare spells faster?

Which muscles to you want to train?

hahah fail sorry, hmmm it's called a treadmill? Nice too know, and just arms, stomach and leggs. Should be enough right?

[HuntShot]

Originally Posted by Ulti19

The running machine is called a treadmill. You don't need machines really if you want arms, legs, stomach, but they sure can give you diversity.

For arms, you can simply use dumbells for a myriad of different workouts. For your stomach you can simply do situps and plank pushups help alot in toning that area^^ Legs, squats are always good to start with, then maybe add weight while you do them, also running very long alot will make you more lean and mean, if you start doing sprints more often you will jack your legs:P Also to build your leg you can use stationary bikes and put on hard resistance to really burn your muscle.

hmmm this all sounds exactly like I thought it would. Just the basic stuff? And keep holding on, not quiting just going on. Still thank you ulti!

Originally Posted by Ulti19

If you want more ideas of specific machines you want to use, you gotta know what muscle group you wanna train.

Hmmm that sounds hard, I mean the figure out part I'm really not that good with 'muscle' names so yeah... is there a site where all these names are explained? With some photos or stuff? I think it would be useful to tell my fitness trainer too.

[Bamm-Bamm]

Here's a question:
After a hefty workout last friday, my muscles were pretty sore (saturday not too bad, sunday had real trouble stretching my arms out, monday was better, today just feeling my triceps).
When would be the best time to go for a next workout? After i have no more pain, or when it's starting to get less painfull?