Intensity

largepkg · 08-17-2004, 08:42 AM

OK, this may sound like a dumb question but I think this may help some of the newer BB's out here.

A lot of the people on this board speak about intensity with respect to working out. What exactly does the word intensity mean to you?

madden player · 08-17-2004, 09:11 AM

Intensity IMO is refering to the amount of effort. 100 % intensity requires 100 % effort.

Saturday Fever · 08-17-2004, 12:56 PM

Intensity, by my definition, is the percentage of weight being lifted with respect to the amount of weight you can lift ONCE.

pmech · 08-17-2004, 01:27 PM

And for me, it is a combination of both.

MTN WARRIOR · 08-17-2004, 04:14 PM

Intensity is effort IMHO. I rarely get to the point that I actually puke, but there have been many times that I feel the need to. Like today is going to be with my Markus Ruhl Shock Routine for legs. FUCK SQUATS. But will be intense nonetheless. Intensity is getting up from the bench or squat rack and feeling the rush of pain and adrenaline rush thru your body enough to make you throw your hands over your head and scream like Triple H. Thats intensity. You dont scream to sound cool, but because it is force out of your lungs.

pumpchaser · 08-17-2004, 04:49 PM

To me, intensity tells me that i'm rising above status quo by going to failure or beyond. If i'm going to failure, meaning i'm fighting like hell to eke out that last rep and am uncertain to achieve it, or if i then cross over into forced reps, negatives, cheats, etc., THAT'S intensity, that's what's going to make the difference and shock the body into growth vs. same ol same ol. Intensity and going through the motions should be at opposite ends of the spectrum.

Saturday Fever · 08-17-2004, 06:49 PM

Shock the body into growth? Explain.

Du · 08-17-2004, 08:02 PM

IMO, intensity is the mindset you need, the mindset you get when you push yourself as far and further than you though you could go. When youre done with the lift, youre lightheaded and nauseous. When you get home, your eyes are bloodshot. Intensity is balls to the wall, 100%.

08-17-2004, 08:42 AM	#1
largepkg Senior Fucknut Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: S FLA Posts: 3,140 Photos: 2	Intensity OK, this may sound like a dumb question but I think this may help some of the newer BB's out here. A lot of the people on this board speak about intensity with respect to working out. What exactly does the word intensity mean to you?

08-17-2004, 09:11 AM	#2
madden player I am Canadian Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 707	Intensity IMO is refering to the amount of effort. 100 % intensity requires 100 % effort.
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08-17-2004, 12:56 PM	#3
Saturday Fever Pimp Gimp Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,142 Photos: 4	Intensity, by my definition, is the percentage of weight being lifted with respect to the amount of weight you can lift ONCE.
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08-17-2004, 04:14 PM	#5
MTN WARRIOR HOOAH!!! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: HOOAHVILLE Posts: 604	Intensity is effort IMHO. I rarely get to the point that I actually puke, but there have been many times that I feel the need to. Like today is going to be with my Markus Ruhl Shock Routine for legs. FUCK SQUATS. But will be intense nonetheless. Intensity is getting up from the bench or squat rack and feeling the rush of pain and adrenaline rush thru your body enough to make you throw your hands over your head and scream like Triple H. Thats intensity. You dont scream to sound cool, but because it is force out of your lungs.
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08-17-2004, 06:49 PM	#7
Saturday Fever Pimp Gimp Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: California Posts: 2,142 Photos: 4	Shock the body into growth? Explain.
	yay.

08-17-2004, 01:27 PM	#4
pmech Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Cheeseland Posts: 574 Photos: 1	And for me, it is a combination of both.

08-17-2004, 04:49 PM	#6
pumpchaser Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: NY Posts: 149 Photos: 2	To me, intensity tells me that i'm rising above status quo by going to failure or beyond. If i'm going to failure, meaning i'm fighting like hell to eke out that last rep and am uncertain to achieve it, or if i then cross over into forced reps, negatives, cheats, etc., THAT'S intensity, that's what's going to make the difference and shock the body into growth vs. same ol same ol. Intensity and going through the motions should be at opposite ends of the spectrum.

08-17-2004, 08:02 PM	#8
Du Senior Member Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 4,085 Photos: 5	IMO, intensity is the mindset you need, the mindset you get when you push yourself as far and further than you though you could go. When youre done with the lift, youre lightheaded and nauseous. When you get home, your eyes are bloodshot. Intensity is balls to the wall, 100%.
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