Dante_Lockhart

Holloway got Southampton relegated to Division 2 on my FM12 save. He's obviously a worse candidate than Eck.

Manning to be released today?

Went well. Was pretty light (just the bar) but I got to work slowly and make sure my form was correct.

Only problem I found is that Haden Hill doesn't have 1.25kg or 2.5kg plates which I need to do this correctly. The idea is that you add 1.25kg each side every time you go so you slowly increase your strength and don't hit your 'wall' too quickly. Helps with motivation and confidence.

Do I move gyms?

Clicky

I'll be starting this tonight. I've been hitting the gym a fair bit these last few months and it's all been isolation exercises. Biceps/Triceps, Shoulders/Legs, Backs/Chest etc.. sometimes single areas per session and going 6 times a week. Now I'm busy with other things I wanted to change to some full body exercises that would limit my time at the gym and work everything. I haven't got the time to be at the gym 4 times a week for 2 hours at a time any more so 3x a week for 45 minutes at a time seems ideal.

I stumbled across this and it seems to be a good program so I'll be starting it and giving it a go for 12 weeks to see if it's any good. I've never actually done squats or deadlifts so it'll be interesting.

Anyone tried it before?

I think 5x5 will quickly become too many reps as you get into the higher weight ranges, at least that's what I found. I started doing 'starting strength' instead, which is basically the same but with 3 sets of 5 rather than 5. You still get the same benefits in terms of strength gains but don't suffer the increased fatigue and required recovery time from too much volume.

The basic routine is:

Workout A - Squats, Deadlifts, Bench Press

Workout B - Squats, Power Cleans, Press

In and out of the gym in around 40 minutes.

Yeah the 5x5 is the 'beginner', then after hitting a plateau and failing a few times you move on to 3x5

Will do. Starting with just the bar tonight as it recommends, get form and stuff sorted.

Squats - 20kg x 5 reps x 5 sets

Bench Press - 20kg x 5 reps x 5 sets

Bent Over Rows - 20kg x 5 reps x 5 sets

Thursday I'll do routine 2

Squats - 25kg x 5 reps x 5 sets

Military Press - 20kg x 5 reps x 5 sets

Deadlift - 30kg x 5 reps x 1 sets

Then slowly build the weights up as the weeks go on. I've downloaded the free app too so I can track my progress better. Time to get it on.

Only skimmed the article but looks decent (I think someone else on here said they were doing this?)

You don't need to be in the gym 2 hours at a time. You should be in and out in an hour

What's your goal, Dante?

As in do you want to lose fat, build muscle, gain strength, all of the above?

Well I've lost a fair bit of weight so it's mainly now to get my strength up and build some muscle. Not looking to bulk up and as long as I keep a sensible calorie intake that shouldn't be an issue.

You have no idea

ha that actually made me crack a smile

Then my work is done.

really pissed off man

just perfect the pelvic thrusts.........thats all you need :winkold:

Pfft, they were perfected years ago.

Clicky

I'll be starting this tonight. I've been hitting the gym a fair bit these last few months and it's all been isolation exercises. Biceps/Triceps, Shoulders/Legs, Backs/Chest etc.. sometimes single areas per session and going 6 times a week. Now I'm busy with other things I wanted to change to some full body exercises that would limit my time at the gym and work everything. I haven't got the time to be at the gym 4 times a week for 2 hours at a time any more so 3x a week for 45 minutes at a time seems ideal.

I stumbled across this and it seems to be a good program so I'll be starting it and giving it a go for 12 weeks to see if it's any good. I've never actually done squats or deadlifts so it'll be interesting.

Anyone tried it before?

I agree that a cold is not a good excuse for a day off. It's a minor inconvenience, granted, but it shouldn't stop you coming into work or affect your productivity. A day off because you have the sniffles should result in a verbal warning. Difficult to prove however... unfortunately at the moment everyone has a 'sick day' mentality.

Is this some sort of ritual?

Looking at booking Florida for 1 week (20th-27th Dec) with the park passes, staying on Int' Drive, and then New York for 1 week (28th Dec - 3rd January) staying at the Plaza in Times Square.

So far me and the missus are looking at a price of £4200 for the both of us. Obviously flights and room only basis. Something I've never done (gone away for Xmas/NY OR gone to America) so really I'm looking for any advice people have for either.

How is America during these times and what kind of spending money should I be looking at?

Irreverentad reveals the truth about his girlfriends bead usage

The fact that my missus can eat more than me and she's about 8 stone dripping wet!

This.

Just an update from me. 7 weeks going and it's going well. We've been inseparable. Doesn't feel right now when I go to bed and she's not there. We're going away next weekend up to York so that'll be sweet.

Everyone we've been introduced to (i.e parents, family, friends) have all said how comfortable we are with each other and it seems like we've been together for years. Good sign that.

So yeah, happy happy, smiley smiley.

Club deny it's yellow but no comment on anything of importance like takeover rumours or the state of the club

Is Makoun designing our kits now?

The only kit I have ever seen that has mate me wretch more is that monstrosity you have in your avatar, Dante! :winkold:

Club deny it's yellow but no comment on anything of importance like takeover rumours or the state of the club

Is Makoun designing our kits now?

I reckon the alternative kit will be in a black and white stripe design.

Understudy?

Irreverererentatad, he demands satisfaction.

I can't stop touching Zebras...

Advice?

Good afternoon any photos of Zebras in here?