The Do You Work Out Zone

Dutch Leonard · 08-09-2010, 09:22 PM

Most of the time I have doctored myself with RICE- rest, ice, compression and elevation. If you hurt something, stop working it, ice it, bandage it and if it's something like an ankle or knee, keep it raised as much as possible. When I get twinges, I back off.

Lately, I have had pain in one knee doing heavy leg presses. I tried backing the weight off and it actually felt worse. I took a good look at the picture on the leg press machine where they show you how to work it and the guy in the picture was doing his presses with his thighs above parallel. I had been putting the seat as low as it would go, because I had been taught to do full squats in a weightlifting (Olympic style) club back in the day.

Once I raised the seat on the leg press machine so my thighs were just above parallel, I could go heavy again without it bothering my knee.

Gemme · 08-09-2010, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

Help advice please..Im haveing a discusion with someone about soda..diet vs regular as well as on what else to drink besides water wich I can drink if I put some flavor in it.The water is fine its just after a fue glases I go back to something else.Anyhoo my question is about soda..the diet sodasa are suposed to be O's all the way down the ingreedence list regular soda has a bunch of carbs ,sodium,sugars ect.I hear diet sodas arent good either for u so whay call then diet of they casn be as bad as regular soda..come on,what gives?Thereason im asking is I hae gotten stuck on a palteau and cant drop below it no mater how hard I work out and cutting my food iontake down causes me to wipe out so...now what.I could exersise harder but will blow my back out .If I drink juices that have as much sugars and carbs as anything else..sports drinks,the ones ive tryed suck.

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Originally Posted by Rockinonahigh

Thanks to all that replyed about this subject,I use to drink a 12 or more of regular soda a day,now its diet...about 4 a day along with crangrape or sugar free kool aid now and then.Where I use to live the water was awful..yellow water ..really it came out of the tap that way and the watrer department says it ok to drink.Now,I live where the water out of the tap is really good to drink..I got some lemons at the store and have a picture in the fridge for when I want some.I am working on drinking less soda a day as quickly as I can.I quit bthe ciggys and I know I can quit the sodas.Oh about rls..I have it but never thought that sodas could effect it nor did I consider some of my muscel twitches and pain may be from sodas.I really though it was from my back injury.Intresting thought.
One more question...fruit..I eat a lot of it.Plums,oranges,bannas,peaches and apples.Could that be puting too much sugars in my system,I do eat veggies and not to much red meat anymore,mostly chicken,fish or pork sometimes.
Recently I met with the sergons about my back injury..if I can lose another 50 pounds I can avoid sergery.This weight has go to go.

Hey you!

Try this: get yourself a Brita filter and use that for your water. It will end up being cheaper than bottled and taste WAY better than tap. Then, go to any store...grocery....Walmart....etc and go to the Koolaid aisle. Find the drink mixes to put into your water. Buy some. Use them and you'll be able to drink more water, which is better for you. I like Ocean Spray's White Peach Cran and Great Value's Orange and Great Value's Fitness Mix (has added vitamins 'n stuff but that's not why I buy it) Strawberry Kiwi. I drink a LOT more water when it doesn't taste like water.

ComparedToWhom · 08-27-2010, 12:36 AM

+1 on the Brita. I drink at least a gallon of water daily, 1.5 on days I workout. Don't know where I'd be w/o my Brita!

Surprised no one has mentioned Green Tea (as in iced green tea). Easy to make sun tea (well, least in these parts since the sun shines everyday). I buy decaf green tea bags in bulk, throw a few in a glass container (with the Brita water!). Once brewed, tea goes into individual Nalgene bottles in frig so I can grab & go. Oh, and sweeten it up w/Stevia.

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Originally Posted by Gemme

Hey you!

Try this: get yourself a Brita filter and use that for your water. It will end up being cheaper than bottled and taste WAY better than tap. Then, go to any store...grocery....Walmart....etc and go to the Koolaid aisle. Find the drink mixes to put into your water. Buy some. Use them and you'll be able to drink more water, which is better for you. I like Ocean Spray's White Peach Cran and Great Value's Orange and Great Value's Fitness Mix (has added vitamins 'n stuff but that's not why I buy it) Strawberry Kiwi. I drink a LOT more water when it doesn't taste like water.

pajama · 08-27-2010, 06:26 AM

I just want to say what a HUGE difference working out has made. I don't do much yet, as I've mentioned earlier, 'cause I was soooooo out of shape. But even what I have been doing made a very noticeable difference in my stamina at the Reunion last weekend. I'm sure I would not have been able to dance, walk, stay up late, or other things the way I did if I hadn't been working out some already.

So just a pep talk to anyone thinking of starting, or thinking you're too far out of shape for it to matter. It DOES make a difference, even if you start small.

Keep up the good work everybody.

A

shadows papa · 08-27-2010, 01:29 PM

WOOT! Way to go A,keep up the good work! This week consisted of weights/3 mile run Monday,2 mile run Tuesday,weights/2 mile run Wednesday, 5 mile trail ride on the mountain bike Thursday and today is weights. Tomorrow I got a gig helping a friend move gravel with wheelbarrows and shovels,which is a full body functional strength workout alllllllllll in itself! Hope everyone has a GREAT weekend! Shad

ComparedToWhom · 08-28-2010, 06:13 PM

I'm new so hopefully linking off site isn't frowned upon.... just wanted to share a photo thread on a forum (of which I'm not even a member) that is sheer motivating awesomeness, regardless of where you are in your level of fitness. Click: HERE

Kudos to all you are working out!!

Remember, it's not where ya stand, but the direction in which you are moving that counts!!!

Linus · 08-28-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ComparedToWhom

I'm new so hopefully linking off site isn't frowned upon.... just wanted to share a photo thread on a forum (of which I'm not even a member) that is sheer motivating awesomeness, regardless of where you are in your level of fitness. Click: HERE

Kudos to all you are working out!!

Remember, it's not where ya stand, but the direction in which you are moving that counts!!!

That was awesome! Especially the first post. One day I want to be able to post stuff like this.

CrankyOldGuy · 08-30-2010, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by ComparedToWhom

I'm new so hopefully linking off site isn't frowned upon.... just wanted to share a photo thread on a forum (of which I'm not even a member) that is sheer motivating awesomeness, regardless of where you are in your level of fitness. Click: HERE

Kudos to all you are working out!!

Remember, it's not where ya stand, but the direction in which you are moving that counts!!!

a great site! thanks!

i was able to download the insanity workout using BitTorrent. it's free and who doesn't love a bargain these days! can't wait to try it out. i hear it rivals p90x.

ComparedToWhom · 08-30-2010, 03:43 PM

How 'bout a motivational photo to start the week, which is an all-time fav of mine, go to link and scroll to post #652 & #653: HERE (btw, I don't know the guy...wish I did though)

If those pics don't get you going you might want to have your pulse checked!

SnackTime · 08-30-2010, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ComparedToWhom

How 'bout a motivational photo to start the week, which is an all-time fav of mine, go to link and scroll to post #652 & #653: HERE (btw, I don't know the guy...wish I did though)

If those pics don't get you going you might want to have your pulse checked!

Amazing!!!

Thanks for sharing that link!

shadows papa · 09-01-2010, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ComparedToWhom

How 'bout a motivational photo to start the week, which is an all-time fav of mine, go to link and scroll to post #652 & #653: HERE (btw, I don't know the guy...wish I did though)

If those pics don't get you going you might want to have your pulse checked!

That is a GREAT link CTW! Thanks! This week so far has consisted of Lower Body/Abs on Monday, a 3 mile run on Tuesday,and Upper Body/Abs and a 3 mile treadmill run on Wednesday.Tomorrow will wind up being a rest day because I got a million things to DO! I have also entered the Soldier Ride for September. It is a 25 mile bike ride in Nashville,TN to support the Wounded Warrior Project. I can't think of anything more motivational than supporting and empowering our returning service members as they continue their lives after serving our nation around the globe. Shad

08-27-2010, 01:29 PM	#5
shadows papa Member How Do You Identify?: With a Warning Label Preferred Pronoun?: Her Bastard Relationship Status: Peaceful Easy Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Back Where I Come From Posts: 699 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,223 Thanked 1,643 Times in 484 Posts Rep Power: 3193790	WOOT! Way to go A,keep up the good work! This week consisted of weights/3 mile run Monday,2 mile run Tuesday,weights/2 mile run Wednesday, 5 mile trail ride on the mountain bike Thursday and today is weights. Tomorrow I got a gig helping a friend move gravel with wheelbarrows and shovels,which is a full body functional strength workout alllllllllll in itself! Hope everyone has a GREAT weekend! Shad __________________ "Cry,cuss,sling snot, whatever. Just KEEP PEDALING!!" Shad

08-09-2010, 09:22 PM	#1
Dutch Leonard Member How Do You Identify?: Stone Butch Tournaments Won: 7 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: East of the Rockies Posts: 291 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,901 Thanked 389 Times in 120 Posts Rep Power: 4100779	Most of the time I have doctored myself with RICE- rest, ice, compression and elevation. If you hurt something, stop working it, ice it, bandage it and if it's something like an ankle or knee, keep it raised as much as possible. When I get twinges, I back off. Lately, I have had pain in one knee doing heavy leg presses. I tried backing the weight off and it actually felt worse. I took a good look at the picture on the leg press machine where they show you how to work it and the guy in the picture was doing his presses with his thighs above parallel. I had been putting the seat as low as it would go, because I had been taught to do full squats in a weightlifting (Olympic style) club back in the day. Once I raised the seat on the leg press machine so my thighs were just above parallel, I could go heavy again without it bothering my knee.

08-27-2010, 06:26 AM	#4
pajama Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Klingon Preferred Pronoun?: She Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Just South of Nashvegas Baby Posts: 3,115 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,546 Thanked 7,476 Times in 1,808 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	I just want to say what a HUGE difference working out has made. I don't do much yet, as I've mentioned earlier, 'cause I was soooooo out of shape. But even what I have been doing made a very noticeable difference in my stamina at the Reunion last weekend. I'm sure I would not have been able to dance, walk, stay up late, or other things the way I did if I hadn't been working out some already. So just a pep talk to anyone thinking of starting, or thinking you're too far out of shape for it to matter. It DOES make a difference, even if you start small. Keep up the good work everybody. A

08-28-2010, 06:13 PM	#6
ComparedToWhom Junior Member How Do You Identify?: oh geez, a box... if I must, I"ll go with GeNdErQuEeR (100% all-natural, organic) Preferred Pronoun?: don't care as long as it's said respectfully Relationship Status: Rolling solo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: On the road/trail (see pic)... refuel in the Valley of the Sun (AZ) Posts: 23 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2 Thanked 55 Times in 13 Posts Rep Power: 554	I'm new so hopefully linking off site isn't frowned upon.... just wanted to share a photo thread on a forum (of which I'm not even a member) that is sheer motivating awesomeness, regardless of where you are in your level of fitness. Click: HERE Kudos to all you are working out!! Remember, it's not where ya stand, but the direction in which you are moving that counts!!!

08-30-2010, 03:43 PM	#9
ComparedToWhom Junior Member How Do You Identify?: oh geez, a box... if I must, I"ll go with GeNdErQuEeR (100% all-natural, organic) Preferred Pronoun?: don't care as long as it's said respectfully Relationship Status: Rolling solo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: On the road/trail (see pic)... refuel in the Valley of the Sun (AZ) Posts: 23 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 2 Thanked 55 Times in 13 Posts Rep Power: 554	How 'bout a motivational photo to start the week, which is an all-time fav of mine, go to link and scroll to post #652 & #653: HERE (btw, I don't know the guy...wish I did though) If those pics don't get you going you might want to have your pulse checked!