Countryboy's Journal

nadirmg · 04-08-2008, 08:53 AM

hey hey, looks like you're hanging in there, dude! vacation in florida? niiiice. almost down to your first weight goal huh? great work!

b_reed23 · 04-08-2008, 11:42 AM

I suggest HIT, it's very intense

countryboy · 04-08-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by b_reed23

I suggest HIT...

countryboy · 04-08-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by nadirmg

hey hey, looks like you're hanging in there, dude! vacation in florida? niiiice. almost down to your first weight goal huh? great work!

Thanks!

How's the studying coming along..?

Pylon · 04-08-2008, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by b_reed23

I suggest HIT, it's very intense

nadirmg · 04-08-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by countryboy

Thanks!

How's the studying coming along..?

dennis, it's going slow. very humbling. i can't use a calculator on the test. i feel like a friggin' 8 year old that has trouble with long division... lol

goob · 04-08-2008, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by b_reed23

I suggest HIT, it's very intense

Hey Countryboy, making some good progress in here.

If you've never done HIT before, be wary as it's hard core. I think to get the best out of it, you have to push yourself hard. The weights will be lower, but you will barely rest at all.

It's a pretty good suggestion - weight/training and cardio combined almost.

b_reed23 · 04-08-2008, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by countryboy

c'mon now!!! it leaves a lot more time in the day for Cardio

after my 5k I may switch back to HIT, no matter what I switch to I always find myself missing the burn/DOMS I get with HIT

I'm pathetic I know

Pylon · 04-09-2008, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by b_reed23

c'mon now!!! it leaves a lot more time in the day for Cardio

after my 5k I may switch back to HIT, no matter what I switch to I always find myself missing the burn/DOMS I get with HIT

I'm pathetic I know

Not pathetic...addicted!

SamEaston · 04-10-2008, 06:11 AM

Hey countryboy! Hows things? Where are you going on holiday? I bet you can't wait huh?

I'm going to throw in my two cents and agree that HIIT is great for stepping up the intensity of your workouts a bit. Or alot, depending how often you do it

countryboy · 04-10-2008, 07:03 AM

Oh well... all good things must come to an end...

Yesterday, woke up (only 4 hrs sleep) was like a zombie.. gained back a bunch of weight (WTF??). Only thing was the lack of sleep...

F@#$ It!

Went to the couch, took the day off of work, did yard work...

Today:
Back in the gym...

Cardio
Treadmill 40 mins
WU 5
Hi - 5.5 :30
Lo - 3.7 2:30
2.6 miles, Calories - 427

Eliptical
35 mins
Incline 10, Resistance 9
2.5 miles, Calories - 424

Feel better...

countryboy · 04-10-2008, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by b_reed23

I suggest HIT, it's very intense

Are you talking HIT w/ weights or cardio??

I see quite a few ageeing with you... Will need to check this out. I am doing "interval training" with the cardio ...

Treadmill
Hi speed for :30 seconds
Low speed for 2:30

And the intervals are getting smaller, next is
Hi - :45
Low 2:15
(2 weeks)

then
Hi - 1:00
Low - 2:00

etc.. I have it laid out (was given to me by a coach) and takes a total of 14 weeks, with every 4th week I believe, off from cardio, just weights...

If you are talking High Intensity w/ weights... then I will need to look into that...

countryboy · 04-10-2008, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by nadirmg

dennis, it's going slow. very humbling. i can't use a calculator on the test. i feel like a friggin' 8 year old that has trouble with long division... lol

That is too funny....

All through High school, I worked in a grocery store (small mom & pop one) and could "ring up" an entire order in my head, including sales tax....

Now I need a calculator to subtract anything with 2 or more digits... Only thing is I am not taking any test...

Good luck, exercise the mind.. !!

-Dennis

countryboy · 04-10-2008, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by goob

Hey Countryboy, making some good progress in here.

If you've never done HIT before, be wary as it's hard core. I think to get the best out of it, you have to push yourself hard. The weights will be lower, but you will barely rest at all.

It's a pretty good suggestion - weight/training and cardio combined almost.

Thanks Goob... Hit a speed bump this week, but will get over it..

I need to look into this HIT stuff... seems to be the general concensus...

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Originally Posted by b_reed23

... I always find myself missing the burn/DOMS I get with HIT

I'm pathetic I know

Hello B, I know about the burns (haven't REALLY been feeling them all that much).. what are DOMS? Will look it up..

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Originally Posted by SamEaston

Hey countryboy! Hows things? Where are you going on holiday? I bet you can't wait huh?

I'm going to throw in my two cents and agree that HIIT is great for stepping up the intensity of your workouts a bit. Or alot, depending how often you do it

Hello Sam,

Heading down to Key Largo fo a week of diving... should be a bunch of fun! Hope the weather holds out..

Yes, everyone is on the HIT bandwagon, will need to find out more..

countryboy · 04-10-2008, 07:22 AM

DOMS = Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness

I hate acronyms....!

Pylon · 04-10-2008, 08:52 AM

HIT and HIIT are two different things.

HIIT is the cardio work. (High intensity interval training...yes, more acronyms.) Sprints, then easy, repeat. An interesting variation is Tabata, which is 20 seconds of all out, 10 seconds of rest, repeat x7. Brutal.

HIT (high intensity training) is a lifting protocol having to do with slow rep cadence (often a 2 count up, one count pause, 4 count down, one count pause) that uses heavy weights (relatively speaking) often paired with short sets. My favorite, Heavy Duty (built by Mike Mentzer) calls for you to lift 2x per week, 3 to 5 sets each day. But it's brutal if done right. You learn a lot about yourself and your body. I think it's worth doing a few cycles just to get to know your body.

boilermaker · 04-10-2008, 11:29 AM

Hey there, CB! Nice journal. Good to see you sticking with things. I, personally have been on a cut for about 3 years

Soon, it will be over and i can try a clean bulk these folks are always talking about. Stick it out and you'll see the improvements though. There are some great examples of people who did it right here in your journal. I'll be following along. Good luck!

goob · 04-10-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Pylon

HIT and HIIT are two different things.

HIIT is the cardio work. (High intensity interval training...yes, more acronyms.) Sprints, then easy, repeat. An interesting variation is Tabata, which is 20 seconds of all out, 10 seconds of rest, repeat x7. Brutal.

HIT (high intensity training) is a lifting protocol having to do with slow rep cadence (often a 2 count up, one count pause, 4 count down, one count pause) that uses heavy weights (relatively speaking) often paired with short sets. My favorite, Heavy Duty (built by Mike Mentzer) calls for you to lift 2x per week, 3 to 5 sets each day. But it's brutal if done right. You learn a lot about yourself and your body. I think it's worth doing a few cycles just to get to know your body.

Yeah, if anything HIIT is even more brutal.....

Tabata protocol kills even the bravest of souls. I can say that I stared the beast in the face, smelt his fetid breath and heard his roar, but I never slew him........

katt · 04-10-2008, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by countryboy

Heading down to Key Largo

..

YouTube - Bertie Higgins - Key Largo (Covers Slide)

Thought I'd give you a little mood music....

b_reed23 · 04-10-2008, 10:02 PM

how goes it CB??

countryboy · 04-11-2008, 07:06 AM

Weight Day - weight 222 (still up, but oh well...)

wu 6 mins, bike
leg extension - 70 X 15,15
Leg curl - 70 X 15, 15
Leg Press - 180 X 15, 270 X 15
Lat Pull Down - 100 X 15,15
DB Bench - 30 X 15,15
Shoulder raise - 20 X 15,15
Curl - 25 X 15,15
Skull Crush - 30 X 15,15

Dropped the weight on everything and went for quick movement / in form and controlled.
Total time including wu was 40 mins... quick and dirty.

Feel VERY good after this one..

I will be posting a detailed entry on the end of my first phase (April 15) right before vaca... and will do pics to compare with the others (Ugh!). Will see what they have for equipment at the hotel and maybe do a few workouts to stay in check... want to really "recover" as I an thinking I went too low on the calories for the amount of time and energy I was spending in the gym..

Looking at the next phase for workout and changes I can do. I already have quite a few suggestions, and a few workouts to go through and "tweak"... need to amp up the metabolism and get some good energy back!

-Dennis

countryboy · 04-11-2008, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by katt

YouTube - Bertie Higgins - Key Largo (Covers Slide)

Thought I'd give you a little mood music....

Cool!

Thanks...

Listening now...

countryboy · 04-11-2008, 07:11 AM

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Originally Posted by b_reed23

how goes it CB??

So far so good B, ... How's the running coming along?

SamEaston · 04-11-2008, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pylon

HIT and HIIT are two different things.

HIIT is the cardio work. (High intensity interval training...yes, more acronyms.) Sprints, then easy, repeat. An interesting variation is Tabata, which is 20 seconds of all out, 10 seconds of rest, repeat x7. Brutal.

HIT (high intensity training) is a lifting protocol having to do with slow rep cadence (often a 2 count up, one count pause, 4 count down, one count pause) that uses heavy weights (relatively speaking) often paired with short sets. My favorite, Heavy Duty (built by Mike Mentzer) calls for you to lift 2x per week, 3 to 5 sets each day. But it's brutal if done right. You learn a lot about yourself and your body. I think it's worth doing a few cycles just to get to know your body.

That's an excellent description there. I was talking about HIIT. I don't think i would advise HIT for anyone whose been lifting less than 12 months.

Pylon · 04-11-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SamEaston

I don't think i would advise HIT for anyone whose been lifting less than 12 months.

Agreed. I should have been more clear on that. It is not for beginners at all. Still, a worthwhile endeavor, IMHO.

04-08-2008, 08:53 AM	#61
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04-08-2008, 11:42 AM	#62
b_reed23 this is why I'm hot! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 5,119 Photos: 34	I suggest HIT, it's very intense
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04-10-2008, 07:03 AM	#71
countryboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 282	Update 4/10 Oh well... all good things must come to an end... Yesterday, woke up (only 4 hrs sleep) was like a zombie.. gained back a bunch of weight (WTF??). Only thing was the lack of sleep... F@#$ It! Went to the couch, took the day off of work, did yard work... Today: Back in the gym... Cardio Treadmill 40 mins WU 5 Hi - 5.5 :30 Lo - 3.7 2:30 2.6 miles, Calories - 427 Eliptical 35 mins Incline 10, Resistance 9 2.5 miles, Calories - 424 Feel better...

04-10-2008, 08:52 AM	#76
Pylon Squishy Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Missing...presumed having a good time Posts: 6,319 Photos: 3	HIT and HIIT are two different things. HIIT is the cardio work. (High intensity interval training...yes, more acronyms.) Sprints, then easy, repeat. An interesting variation is Tabata, which is 20 seconds of all out, 10 seconds of rest, repeat x7. Brutal. HIT (high intensity training) is a lifting protocol having to do with slow rep cadence (often a 2 count up, one count pause, 4 count down, one count pause) that uses heavy weights (relatively speaking) often paired with short sets. My favorite, Heavy Duty (built by Mike Mentzer) calls for you to lift 2x per week, 3 to 5 sets each day. But it's brutal if done right. You learn a lot about yourself and your body. I think it's worth doing a few cycles just to get to know your body.
	"For beverages, I only drink water or whiskey and when Iâ€™m drinking whiskey, itâ€™s usually when Iâ€™m working out. It gives me the courage to lift more than I can when Iâ€™m sober." - C. Bratton Fresh Start Journal

04-10-2008, 11:29 AM	#77
boilermaker On a Mission! Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 3,290 Photos: 4	Hey there, CB! Nice journal. Good to see you sticking with things. I, personally have been on a cut for about 3 years Soon, it will be over and i can try a clean bulk these folks are always talking about. Stick it out and you'll see the improvements though. There are some great examples of people who did it right here in your journal. I'll be following along. Good luck!
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04-10-2008, 07:22 AM	#75
countryboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 282	DOMS = Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness I hate acronyms....!

04-10-2008, 10:02 PM	#80
b_reed23 this is why I'm hot! Elite Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: West Tennessee Posts: 5,119 Photos: 34	how goes it CB??
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04-11-2008, 07:06 AM	#81
countryboy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 282	Update 4/11 Weight Day - weight 222 (still up, but oh well...) wu 6 mins, bike leg extension - 70 X 15,15 Leg curl - 70 X 15, 15 Leg Press - 180 X 15, 270 X 15 Lat Pull Down - 100 X 15,15 DB Bench - 30 X 15,15 Shoulder raise - 20 X 15,15 Curl - 25 X 15,15 Skull Crush - 30 X 15,15 Dropped the weight on everything and went for quick movement / in form and controlled. Total time including wu was 40 mins... quick and dirty. Feel VERY good after this one.. I will be posting a detailed entry on the end of my first phase (April 15) right before vaca... and will do pics to compare with the others (Ugh!). Will see what they have for equipment at the hotel and maybe do a few workouts to stay in check... want to really "recover" as I an thinking I went too low on the calories for the amount of time and energy I was spending in the gym.. Looking at the next phase for workout and changes I can do. I already have quite a few suggestions, and a few workouts to go through and "tweak"... need to amp up the metabolism and get some good energy back! -Dennis