Do you workout regularly? Routines?
Let's gather some data. 1. How old are you? 2. How long have you been working out for 3. How often do you hit the gym/workout elsewhere? (Which gym do you go to?) 4. What's you calorie consumption? 5. Do you take supplements? 6. What's your workout routine like?
What is the point of this data for you? Its not going to give you any type of help for yourself
1. 47 2. On and off for decades, but seriously for 3 years. 3. 4-5 days of bike commuting (30 miles RT per day), 4 days at the gym, one long 50+ mile ride 4. About 2500 5. Multivitamin, protein shake after lifting 6. Currently push/pull 2-day splits, 2x per week. Slightly higher reps now, since I'm getting ready for the cycling season.
Holy crap, any joint injuries or pain?
Not since I got a good professional bike fit. SO worth the money. Much easier on my joints than running, but I need to stay up on lifting, because cycling is low impact and does f***all for bone density.
1. 30 2. This latest iteration - 1 week. Been working out since entering college. 3. 3 times a week. 4. 2000 right now so I can shed some fat. 5. One-a-day men's multivitamin, 1 scoop protein shake after lifting 6. Chest + biceps, back + shoulders, triceps. Do a 9-mile RT bike commute every work day.
Daily since I turned 40. 500 calorie burn doing cardio, a bit of weights. No supplements - there’s literally no scientific evidence they have a net benefit.
You are severely mistaken ma'am. Do you understand what supplements even are?
Yep - there’s no scientific evidence that vitamins or supplements taken outside of normal food consumption provide a net benefit. If you are talking steroids, they are great for muscle development, but net negative for your health given liver and kidney damage.
1. 25 2. 0 3. 0 4. Don't track 5. No 6. Walk as much as necessary
1. 32 2. 7ish years doing things wrong, 3 years doing things right 3. 5 days a week 4. Depends, right now im doing a cut so 1900 calories 5. Yes, though they're not absolutely necessary 6. Heavy lifts only in 4-6 rep range. Almost no cardio unless im looking to burn extra calories for cut. I worked out for a long time with no progress. Reading "Bigger Leaner Stronger" was the big eye opener for me and can't recommend it enough. In 3 months I went from pudgy to super lean and considerably stronger. After a year I was pretty ripped and have been able to mostly stay that way while slowly putting on more strength and muscle.
1. 26 2. 2months regularly (on and off before) 3. 3days a week 4. No idea 5. Protein shake after every workout session 6. Strength training Mon Wed. Cardio on Fridays.
This is great. This is pretty much my routine as well. I read some articles stating that taking protein shake 30 mins before workout, is slightly > than right after workout.
1. 39 2. Regularly since I turned 32. Used to work out on and off before that since mid 20s. Was overweight before that. "Ripped" now. 3. 3 days a week of weight and 1-2 days of cardio depending on work and energy levels. 4. Don't track 5. No 6. Stronglifts 5x5. Sports, treadmill or swimming for cardio.
Thanks for sharing! What's your goal? And how's Stronglifts for you?
My goal is to maintain weight and reduce fat. Stronglifts has been good in keeping me disciplined. I've stopped trying to make gains because I think at my age and family situation I don't care too much about gains just want to maintain
1. 21 2.5 years in April 3. 6 days a week 4. ~3000 5. Yeah 6. Powerlifting and Bodybuilding. S/B/D/OHP -> 315/225/405/~160
Wow. Amazing!
1. 29 2. 15 years 3. 3 to 5 times a week 4. Complicated. 2300 max and 1100 min 5. On and off. Creatine and BCAAs 6. Bodybuilding or powerlifting. Google "Strong lifts 5x5" to get started.
What are your numbers for S/B/D
Not OP, but mine is 275/165/275, bw 190 OP - working out since your teens? Good for you! Most people start working out too late in life. Most of my friends are late 30s / early 40s and look 10 years older due to their weight.