Do you even lift bro?

[silky fox]

Moderation..
.Special Ocassions,sounds a good idea Rupe[emoji106][emoji481][emoji485]

[Rich Rule]

I don't really lift or use the gym.  However, I do try and train 3-5 times a week when family and work life permits.

 

I have joined a new gym here in Oslo.  Membership covers all classes.  It is a Martial Arts training facility.  There is also a weights room, crossfit studio and plenty of other stuff.  

 

Ideally I do an advanced Muay Thai class on Mondays and Wednesdays with sparring on Fridays.  Classes are 1 and a half hours long.  I make the effort to take my 10 years old to the MuayThai classes for juniors on Tuesday and Thursdays and after that is finished there is a Brazilian Jui Jitsu class on for an hour and a half.

 

I started the BJJ in October/November last year and have to say I am loving it.  I am hungry for it, in the way I was when I started training MT many years ago.  The combination of the above feels right for me.  Along with tree work, I believe the cardio of the MT and BJJ, with a bit of flexibility thrown in is one of the best combinations for me.

 

I may hit the weights but i need to be stimulated mentally and they unfortunately don't do it for me in that way.  I think the training for me is a mental thing.  I definitely get grouchy when I haven't been.  

 

As for the eating, I probably eat too little but what I do eat is usually, protein based and greens.  Salad everyday for lunch unless it is proper cold and sometimes I make a batch of broth or similar.  The salad with some form of meat or fish and an evening meal when I get in.  I don't eat that many carbs these days but try not to have too much bread or spuds.  I have very little dairy.

 

 

[Mark Bolam]

My diet pretty much reflects Rich’s, apart from the salad and healthy stuff.

On top of that I eat loads of junk and drink heavily.

This has provided me with extra abdomen protection just in case anyone punches me in the stomach.

[stihlmadasever]

3 hours ago, Mark Bolam said:

My diet pretty much reflects Rich’s, apart from the salad and healthy stuff.

On top of that I eat loads of junk and drink heavily.

This has provided me with extra abdomen protection just in case anyone punches me in the stomach.

That sounds like a killer nutrition plan mate...

Have you thought about selling it online?

You'd make a fortune...

[silky fox]

The Epiphany moment having completed my best sets on the Squat rack yesterday has begun me onto another new journey! Why had i never tried this before??? This excercise may takw me to the next level.After that session i spent all last night watching Squat variation on you tube and the insane benefits of doing Squats.Thanks for showing me the light you Guys!

[Mark Bolam]

Was it a night fever?

?

[stihlmadasever]

On 27/01/2018 at 15:57, Mark Bolam said:

Was it a night fever?

?

Yeah but at least he's stayin alive...

[Mark Bolam]

While I'm on, any tips for training calves at home? Obviously no access to calf raise machine.

I'm freestyling on the stairs at the minute, but need to come up with a way of adding resistance that still lets me balance.

[stihlmadasever]

4 hours ago, Mark Bolam said:

While I'm on, any tips for training calves at home? Obviously no access to calf raise machine.

I'm freestyling on the stairs at the minute, but need to come up with a way of adding resistance that still lets me balance.

Are you challenged in the calve department mark?

I am and its bloody soul destroying.

My quads glutes and hamstrings have all responded well to weight training but my calves have gained very little in comparison.

Ive tried heavy weights and low reps,heavy weight high reps,light weight high reps blah blah-ime your either gifted with good calves or your not-

im not.

If your calves are decent and you fancy building them up stand on the stairs one leg at a time with a dumbell in your hand or go heavy and put weights in a rucksake on your back.

Toes striaght forward do calf raises until you burn,turn your toes in do the same turn your toes out do the same.

You can do both at the same time if you wish,if you have enough weight to challenge them.

I think when it comes to calves its purley find what works for you and go with it..

I havent found mine yet...

Good luck mate

 

 

[Mark Bolam]

I am mate, very short muscle bellies, Indian club calves.

I  know that genetics play the biggest part here, I'm never going to have big calves, but any improvement would be welcome though.

 

2:1:1 BCAA's ordered, time to push on a bit.

 

Hadn't thought of the rucksack thing.

I'll try the wife's makeup bag tonight, that should add about 200kg's worth of resistance.