*** The 2015 Gym Rats Thread ***

[iMacMart]

Do you think it's physical or mental? Maybe a change / re-jig of routine would help it feel new and interesting again?

I have a newborn so sleep is broken to say the least, I think its physical

I love the gym and feel guilty if I don't go (that's the mental part )

 

[Phantom Shadow]

First workout of the year today after a 1-2 week break over xmas, argh my legs!

Gym wasn't really any busier than usual though which is nice, no January rush.

 

[davejh666]

2 hours cardio every day? I do that and blame it for all my lost gainz I do have a protein cookie for seocnd breakfast when I get here (and only a small bowl of ceral or banana before I leave - I also can't ride on a full stomcah first thing in the morning)

Nah, only takes me about 35-38 mins each way depending on the traffic, so about an hour 10-15 per day - and I am lucky in that I only work 3 days per week (long shifts but lots of time off).

Oh, and do you make your own protein cookies? Something I have been thinking about doing as well as I do love Raisin & Oatmeal cookies. I found this recipe: http://proteinpow.com/2014/02/oatmeal-raisin-protein-cookies.html

But not sure if there are better ones out there?

*Please note when I said making my own, of course I mean the wife will cook them for me. I can't cook.

 

[tom_nieto]

Gotta get back to it. Log posted. Happy 2015 to all!

 

[Delvis]

Megadoms incoming.

 

[GSVBagpuss]

Oh, and do you make your own protein cookies? Something I have been thinking about doing as well as I do love Raisin & Oatmeal cookies. I found this recipe: http://proteinpow.com/2014/02/oatmeal-raisin-protein-cookies.html

I have done, used this - and no-one would describe these as cooking! I recently stocked up on MyProtein ones which is admittedly lazy but I like them

 

[GSVBagpuss]

Nah, only takes me about 35-38 mins each way depending on the traffic, so about an hour 10-15 per day - and I am lucky in that I only work 3 days per week (long shifts but lots of time off).

Also, 13 miles in 38 minutes? Kudos!

 

[davejh666]

It's only about 20 mph average. Got a guy at work that averages about 26mph on his work run.

Cheers for the links to the cookies, will have a look at them.

 

[mrthingyx]

Megadoms incoming.

This will be fun...

 

[BennyC]

To be honest I am not a breakfast person. I know it is important, but most of the time I am up at 4am to go to work. I bike to work which is about a 13-15 mile ride depending on which way I go. I can't be doing with anything more than 2 weetabix's to be honest as I feel rubbish on the ride to work otherwise. I then have the Fuel drink once I have got to work. I could do scambled eggs at work I guess once I have got there?

Neither am I (I use IF (Intermittent Fasting) for my approach to nutrition) but if I am doing any moderate physical activity for a sustained period whilst fasted I'll take some BCAA's.

If you're already getting something in then I wouldn't worry a great deal but for on the days you struggle I would recommend it.

 

[Repta]

Is stronglifts 5x5 the best way to start free weights? Finally in a position to join a gym with free weights after nearly a year having to use machines but unsure the best way to start!

 

[mrthingyx]

Pretty much.

 

[BennyC]

Learning to move properly helps too before loading bars up with your 5RM

Usually the go to for most newbies

 

[Adrianr]

Pleasantly surprised at the lack of people in the gym tonight. If that's as bad as it's going to get in January I'll take it!

 

[Repta]

Pretty much.

Learning to move properly helps too before loading bars up with your 5RM

Usually the go to for most newbies

Perfect stuff, cheers!

 

[GSVBagpuss]

It's only about 20 mph average. Got a guy at work that averages about 26mph on his work run.

Cheers for the links to the cookies, will have a look at them.

No worries. 26mph is crazy fast - all downhill?! I'm happy to average 16mph on my commute.

 

[FrenchTart]

No worries. 26mph is crazy fast - all downhill?! I'm happy to average 16mph on my commute.

To be honest 20mph average is pretty damn fast too. 26mph average....I don't want to sound like an arse but I find that a little hard to believe unless, as you say, it's all one long down hill section.

 

[GSVBagpuss]

Maybe on tri bars, alll flat, no lights?

 

[GSVBagpuss]

Dumbell bench is fricking awesome. The only reasons I don't do it are:

- I don't have any dumbells;
- I don't have a bench;
- I don't do chest;

Such an awesome exercise, however.

Are all Olympic dumbells made equal? I'm thinking of getting some but prices seem to vary a fair bit

 

[FrenchTart]

Maybe on tri bars, alll flat, no lights?

...with an e-bike

Are all Olympic dumbells made equal? I'm thinking of getting some but prices seem to vary a fair bit

I have a cheap (£50) set that I picked up from ebay and they're absolutely fine. They've taken a fair beating though I'm not the type to drop them from 6 foot in the air whilst attempting to make a stupid uber man sound.