Gym and fitness (43 Viewers)

[The Curr]

Very well done
Ima do antoher 30km tomorrow

Do you do that on cycle lanes or do you go out to the countryside somewhere?

 

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[Zé Tahir]

I raped my freaking shoulders today. Felt a burn like never before. Ahhhhh!

Does it require equipment?

Is everything you need to do it easily attainable/ time efficent

Pretty much all you need is a stretch band and/or a pull up bar. If you have a dumbbell then that's great but you can do without it.

 

[IrishZebra]

Do you do that on cycle lanes or do you go out to the countryside somewhere?

Considering I live in Dublin, I have to ask, whats a countryside???

I go from my house around Howth Peninsula and up to clontarf and back.

http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?f=d&s...3.350961,-6.088486&spn=0.175012,0.441513&z=11

 

[IrishZebra]

Only managed 20km, I;m very dissapointed in myself

 

[Firestarter]

Did 5km cardio today. Meh.

 

[IrishZebra]

30km

 

[Nenz]

Just smashed my arms. They are absolutely massive right now, this is probably the best pump I've had in ages. Being back on creatine probably has something to do with it.

 

[Zé Tahir]

Just smashed my arms. They are absolutely massive right now, this is probably the best pump I've had in ages. Being back on creatine probably has something to do with it.

I was about to say "good shit" but then I saw your last sentence 'Good shit' anyway

 

[GordoDeCentral]

creatine is not so bad, it's good to cycle it with something else and just keep well hydrated

 

[Nenz]

It makes you a bit stronger so you can push out an extra few reps. But the gains made are probably less then you're actually seeing. Never the less it makes your workout more efficient and you're always going to grow faster on it.

 

[Bozi]

It makes you a bit stronger so you can push out an extra few reps. But the gains made are probably less then you're actually seeing. Never the less it makes your workout more efficient and you're always going to grow faster on it.

i was taking creatine and whey for a while but am on a rest period with it,considering i cycle about 25k a day and then do some weights ,i was swithering over whether to start taking it again

 

[Nenz]

i was taking creatine and whey for a while but am on a rest period with it,considering i cycle about 25k a day and then do some weights ,i was swithering over whether to start taking it again

You must be pretty damn fit Boz. Creatine is good if your trying to achieve a certain goal. If you're looking to improve in whatever you're doing take creatine, if you're happy as is then I wouldn't worry.

 

[IrishZebra]

Diet alteration to increase protein has helped me more than creative, maybe its jsut me.

 

[Nenz]

Diet alteration to increase protein has helped me more than creative, maybe its jsut me.

Protein doesn't do the same thing to your body as creatine. A good diet is imperative in any case.

 

[IrishZebra]

Protein doesn't do the same thing to your body as creatine. A good diet is imperative in any case.

not if its fresh meat with high glycine

 

[Nenz]

not if its fresh meat with high glycine

The levels of creatine in meat aren't high enough or concentrated enough to have a significant effect on a 'body builder'. Thats why you take concentrated doses 45 minutes to an hour before workouts. Consuming creatine (through certain foods) round the clock like you would protein is also pretty pointless. Your muscles may be recovering all the time and need protein, however your muscles aren't under constant stress and don't need creatine on a constant basis.

 

[IrishZebra]

The levels of creatine in meat aren't high enough or concentrated enough to have a significant effect on a 'body builder'. Thats why you take concentrated doses 45 minutes to an hour before workouts. Consuming creatine (through certain foods) round the clock like you would protein is also pretty pointless. Your muscles may be recovering all the time and need protein, however your muscles aren't under constant stress and don't need creatine on a constant basis.

Im not a body builder though that's why the i only require the minimal ammout that can be garnered from my two favourite foods red meat and fish is enough for me.

Mind you herring is only 5 grams a poun and meat even less, but the carbs and protein are what do the trick for me re: my 30k cycles

 

[Nenz]

Im not a body builder though that's why the i only require the minimal ammout that can be garnered from my two favourite foods red meat and fish is enough for me.

Mind you herring is only 5 grams a poun and meat even less, but the carbs and protein are what do the trick for me re: my 30k cycles

Well if its the effects of creatine you're looking for, you best consume all that food an hour before hand and hope you digest it all in time to have the sufficient amounts of creatine running through your body to actually affect your performace.

For long distance things carbs and proper hydration are priority. Spot on .

 

[IrishZebra]

Well if its the effects of creatine you're looking for, you best consume all that food an hour before hand and hope you digest it all in time to have the sufficient amounts of creatine running through your body to actually affect your performace.

For long distance things carbs and proper hydration are priority. Spot on .

Planning to do 120km this week, better start stocking up on wholemeal pasta

 

[Nenz]

Planning to do 120km this week, better start stocking up on wholemeal pasta

That's tough stuff. I was into cycling for a long time, don't know why I gave it up. So much fun and really good cardio.