Author Topic: FitnessBore - 2018 edition (Read 969558 times)

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #3900 on:** March 28, 2012, 01:14:23 AM »

Cormac, did you do those videos barefeet? I've been doing some barefeet training for about a week and a half, mostly with plyos and one legged squats. First couple of days, it was kinda painful but now my ankles are starting to feel much better. I think training barefeet have helped correct some muscular imbalances that were caused by ankle sprains and wearing ankle braces.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3901 on:** March 28, 2012, 01:26:34 AM »

Either barefoot or in Vibrams (good for grip on a wood floor...).

I just did one on the snatch, should be up shortly. That's about it for the basics, I think...

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3902 on:** March 28, 2012, 01:33:43 AM »

I never really train in anything other than Vibrams or barefeet, with the exception of weightlifting shoes for squats etc. I have an ankle problem that flares up in a matter of days if I wear running shoes. Even walking around in boots or whatever can set it off actually. With Vibrams it just vanishes, so that's what I wear.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3903 on:** March 28, 2012, 01:44:54 AM »

For Smooth: Snatch, 1 and 2 handed, lots of talky-talk

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3904 on:** March 28, 2012, 03:05:16 AM »

All the vids in one convenient bookmarkable post:

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3905 on:** March 28, 2012, 09:50:30 AM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on March 27, 2012, 10:08:29 PM

Also, no diet will ever succeed if you leave the buying and preparation of food to other people (unless they are 100% on board, which never happens - family members usually get irritated fast and encourage you to quit, if anything...)

im broke as fuck until next month when my job returns

theyre always on board just their thing is they want cheat days and im like...eh nah.

also

vibrams look cool i know a girl with some but i was considering some alternatives marksdailyapple suggested these so gunna get those with one of my paychecks; right now i'm using boating shoes which are fucking uncomfortable and since the ground is still frozen (or has snow on it) i can't go barefoot / it hurts to do any kind of running on it. $:-\$

Groogrux · « **Reply #3906 on:** March 28, 2012, 05:08:23 PM »

Look into the Fila Skel-e-toes. They're essentially a cheaper version of Vibrams. I've seen them at my local shoe store for less than $50. If money is no object, I would recommend the New Balance Minimus. They've got Vibram bottoms but look like a shoe.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3907 on:** March 28, 2012, 05:12:32 PM »

ya the minimus look fukkin dope as shit. gunna get some of those next month

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3908 on:** March 28, 2012, 06:22:01 PM »

this might be a stupid question but i don't really understand everything I read:

does there HAVE to be a "protein" at lunch time if i'm doing paleo? Simplefit says this also but i can't tell if they're saying "YOU HAVE TO HAVE IT FOR TO WORK" or not. it's hard for me to find some kind of meat protein to go with lunch wheres I always have like a salad or veggies on hand.

if so, i guess i should look into protein powders :'(

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3909 on:** March 28, 2012, 07:22:35 PM »

Salad without meat is fairly pointless IMHO. Especially if it's mostly lettuce and dressing. What is so hard about baking a bunch of chicken once every few days and slicing it up into your salad? Small children can make their own packed lunch...stop being a bitch and take control of your food

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3910 on:** March 28, 2012, 07:31:36 PM »

well I don't know, would it be fine sitting out in warm temperature all day? I don't have a fridge at work and I just figured it'd spoil

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3911 on:** March 28, 2012, 07:36:09 PM »

also you were right family ditched the fuck out of paleo today. "im soooo hungry i want bread"

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3912 on:** March 28, 2012, 07:39:47 PM »

god wish i could fukkin edit

anyways apparently almonds give protein as much as the meat would anyways so i'll be set on that mark

http://www.marksdailyapple.com/top-ten-protein-sources/#axzz1qSRgmKte

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3913 on:** March 28, 2012, 08:33:34 PM »

Quote from: andrwfields on March 28, 2012, 05:08:23 PM

Look into the Fila Skel-e-toes. They're essentially a cheaper version of Vibrams. I've seen them at my local shoe store for less than $50. If money is no object, I would recommend the New Balance Minimus. They've got Vibram bottoms but look like a shoe.

I finally found a pair of these in my size in Tokyo. Vibrams and Filas and other toe-shoes/minimal shoes are finally getting a bit of a err, foothold here, but Japanese men have tiny little feet sadly.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #3914 on:** March 28, 2012, 09:56:47 PM »

What do you think of the adipure trainers? I can find them for $50 at Finish Line with a coupon. I wish I could tried them first before ordering online. Some people say to get the regular size and some say go down .5 or a full size.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3915 on:** March 28, 2012, 10:02:00 PM »

like i said, all i wear are vibrams, man. I ordered the Minimus things 'cause i want something I can wear when it's colder and without having to deal with toe socks but I have not surveyed the market too deeply. Tokyo is a fucking pain in the ass to get any kind of shoes in for me. I can't just walk into a store and try a bunch of things 'cause none of them will fit.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3916 on:** March 28, 2012, 10:05:43 PM »

are the things like the Minimus impossible to wear with socks? I'm guessing Vibrams are impossible, but Asking because i'd like to use them year round instead of having to revert to some kind of winter boot solution (although I'll probably have to do that anyways because not sure how vibrams/ these would work with ice)

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #3917 on:** March 28, 2012, 10:21:03 PM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on March 28, 2012, 10:02:00 PM

like i said, all i wear are vibrams, man. I ordered the Minimus things 'cause i want something I can wear when it's colder and without having to deal with toe socks but I have not surveyed the market too deeply. Tokyo is a fucking pain in the ass to get any kind of shoes in for me. I can't just walk into a store and try a bunch of things 'cause none of them will fit.

There were so many cool looking shirts that I wanted to get in Tokyo but none of them even came close to fitting. That was before I started lifting regularly.

Where do you normally shop to find clothes your size?

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3918 on:** March 28, 2012, 10:24:08 PM »

I can buy clothes anywhere, look at me. It's only my feet that are oversized

Groogrux · « **Reply #3919 on:** March 28, 2012, 11:07:10 PM »

Quote from: Thomas Householmes Lane on March 28, 2012, 10:05:43 PM

are the things like the Minimus impossible to wear with socks? I'm guessing Vibrams are impossible, but Asking because i'd like to use them year round instead of having to revert to some kind of winter boot solution (although I'll probably have to do that anyways because not sure how vibrams/ these would work with ice)

I think as long as your socks weren't too thick, none of them should have a problem. As far as wearing them with Vibrams, they make a special sock for them (Ingenies or something along those lines) that have toes on them. I never wore mine with socks last winter but I never went through much snow in them either. Just be sure to check the general build of the shoe before you buy it. I have Vibram KSO's (basically Classics that cover up to the ankle with a velcro strap to hold them on) and they DO NOT repel water in any fashion. They also aren't really great for hiking (spare me, Cormac. I had to try.) because of the build of the sole.

You honestly may be looking at getting a winter set and a summer set just for differences in breath-ability of the shoe.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #3920 on:** March 29, 2012, 02:19:59 AM »

Cormac, your elbows seemed to bend more during the double kettlebell swing. Is that the way to do it or was it just the video angle?

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3921 on:** March 29, 2012, 02:53:16 AM »

on the way down? You have to be more careful to keep them under control, and stop them from dropping down too far. You want them to travel as little as possible. Is that what you mean?

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #3922 on:** March 29, 2012, 02:57:30 AM »

On the way up. Your arms were almost completely stiff with the 1 handed swing or the two handed swing with one KB. With the double KB, your arms seemed to be bending a bit when swinging the KBs up.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3923 on:** March 29, 2012, 03:03:14 AM »

They're slightly bent for all of those, pulling it in towards the chest as it gets higher up. I think I even talk about that a bit. Keep a little tension in the shoulders to keep them in a neutral position, and the arms slightly bent.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #3924 on:** March 29, 2012, 03:07:58 AM »

Ok, thanks.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3925 on:** March 29, 2012, 03:12:51 AM »

Like I said earlier though, there are plenty of people who preach different things, including to keep the arms totally straight. All of these movements I'm doing are using smaller and hopefully more efficient arcs than what I see most people doing though.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3926 on:** March 29, 2012, 03:25:03 PM »

Quote from: andrwfields on March 28, 2012, 11:07:10 PM

Quote from: Thomas Householmes Lane on March 28, 2012, 10:05:43 PM
are the things like the Minimus impossible to wear with socks? I'm guessing Vibrams are impossible, but Asking because i'd like to use them year round instead of having to revert to some kind of winter boot solution (although I'll probably have to do that anyways because not sure how vibrams/ these would work with ice)

I think as long as your socks weren't too thick, none of them should have a problem. As far as wearing them with Vibrams, they make a special sock for them (Ingenies or something along those lines) that have toes on them. I never wore mine with socks last winter but I never went through much snow in them either. Just be sure to check the general build of the shoe before you buy it. I have Vibram KSO's (basically Classics that cover up to the ankle with a velcro strap to hold them on) and they DO NOT repel water in any fashion. They also aren't really great for hiking (spare me, Cormac. I had to try.) because of the build of the sole.

You honestly may be looking at getting a winter set and a summer set just for differences in breath-ability of the shoe.

ty for all the help. i'll have to find a near by store and check em out I guess then.

FlameofCallandorReturns · « **Reply #3927 on:** March 29, 2012, 03:35:55 PM »

Is anyone on here into cycling?

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3928 on:** March 29, 2012, 07:56:20 PM »

Can't remember the dude's name offhand but yeah, there is someone who is fairly seriously into it. Don't think he posts in here much so you might need to start a new thread.

Groogrux · « **Reply #3929 on:** March 29, 2012, 10:00:53 PM »

After all of this kettlebell talk, I finally went out and bought one for myself for when I'm at home.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3930 on:** March 29, 2012, 10:05:35 PM »

one down!

Sho Nuff · « **Reply #3931 on:** March 30, 2012, 01:59:16 AM »

WATCH OUT LADIES

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3932 on:** March 30, 2012, 02:44:23 AM »

heh, i have a pair of those too. I have like 6 pairs now now that i can order direct from the US

The New Balance things showed up btw - too small. Sounds like you need to order a half-size larger than normal (because it would be just too fucking hard for THEM to do the math...)

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3933 on:** March 30, 2012, 09:29:33 AM »

do they look nice irl atleast cormac?

i fuckin hate snow. it's been beautiful the past week which really kickstarted this fitness shit, but now it's snowy and I have to do all my simplefit shit indoors instead of the beautiful sunlight

Beezy · « **Reply #3934 on:** March 30, 2012, 10:31:15 AM »

Cormac, you don't really jog/run, right? What exactly do you use Vibrams for then?

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3935 on:** March 30, 2012, 11:01:27 AM »

For everything else...I can barely maintain an erection when not wearing Vibrams these days...

Beezy · « **Reply #3936 on:** March 30, 2012, 11:30:10 AM »

Groogrux · « **Reply #3937 on:** March 30, 2012, 06:54:37 PM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on March 30, 2012, 11:01:27 AM

For everything else...I can barely maintain an erection when not wearing Vibrams these days...

Groogrux · « **Reply #3938 on:** March 30, 2012, 06:56:38 PM »

Quote from: The Business on March 30, 2012, 02:12:29 PM

Went to the orthopedic doctor today about my wrist and he told me that if it hurts when I front squat or do wall balls or whatever else to stop doing them. I told him that training was very important to me and he told me that I can't expect my wrist to be 100% again, that it healed about as cleanly as possible (broken 4 1/2 years ago), and to put unnecessary stress on it is a bad idea. He told me that not being able to do a couple exercises is the least important thing in the world. Is he being sensible or is it time for a second opinion?

I would say he's being sensible TBH. Sometimes you just can't force the body into healing the way you want it to. Talk to him, a physical therapist, or a personal trainer about finding a compromise for that exercise/muscle group.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #3939 on:** March 30, 2012, 07:29:02 PM »

Biz, buy this for your front squats.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/betteru39.htm

Why does it hurt to throw wall balls? Are you catching them on the way down?

Groogrux · « **Reply #3940 on:** March 30, 2012, 07:51:28 PM »

I've been thinking lately about getting one of these for help with my bench press and push-ups. It's meant to help with stabilizer muscles. I've got a mentor at the gym that uses one and he's let me use his a couple of times and it's really helped me to improve my performance. What do you guys think?

http://howmuchyabench.net/store.html?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=17&category_id=6

Groogrux · « **Reply #3941 on:** March 30, 2012, 08:03:25 PM »

I can see your point of view on that. The only thing I have to say is that for me, it seemed to give me more momentum during the benches. It was still me doing the lift, but my speed and motion on it was a lot smoother.

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3942 on:** March 30, 2012, 08:09:57 PM »

I keep having muscle spams whnever i'm not like up and walking or doing squats in my legs; does anyone know what would cause this off hand? Im not insured so don't wnat to go the hospital for them to say "its normal m8"

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #3943 on:** March 30, 2012, 08:23:05 PM »

Quote from: The Business on March 30, 2012, 07:48:45 PM

I think it hurts because when I get tired I'm not soft catching them every time, plus it's a lot of wrist action in the catching and pushing. I don't understand that thing you linked. It looks like they're doing back squats with it.

It's for front squats.

http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/adfit/sting.html

I think you should just stop catching wall balls if they hurt your wrists or at least use some wrists stabilizers.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3944 on:** March 31, 2012, 12:13:44 AM »

Biz - good tips here on improving pull-up efficiency (i.e. how to get more reps). Might be a good idea to film yourself so you can get an idea of what your lower body is doing.

http://media.crossfit.com/cf-video/CrossFit_EfficiencyTips_PullUps.wmv

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3945 on:** March 31, 2012, 12:45:22 AM »

The takeaways are the usual stuff for almost all exercises, really - keep the core and butt tight, plus keep the feet together. It's easy to forget these when doing pull-ups because you are focusing on your arms so much though. The thing to watch for when you record yourself is unnecessary swinging around, especially as you tire.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3946 on:** April 01, 2012, 07:56:53 AM »

Must be a bit of a shock coming from 'eat ramen, run for 3hrs then throw 1,000 pitches' eh

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3947 on:** April 01, 2012, 04:36:13 PM »

I hate that feeling of "i just threw away 3 weeks of work" when you eat out and theres nothing primal

guess i'm in for a 2 mile hike tomorrow so my brain can tell itself it worked the grains off

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3948 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:06:04 PM »

why wouldnt you just wear gloves mang

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3949 on:** April 01, 2012, 11:11:21 PM »

i dunno i just rather wear gloves and be able to masterbate that nite then not but thats prob just me

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3950 on:** April 02, 2012, 12:04:40 AM »

Sorry, I don't mean to hate on people posting about their accomplishments or anything. But obviously if everyone treats this like their personal workout log, all the good info will be buried real fast.

I've done the 100 pull-ups thing a few times in Crossfit workouts - no kind of fun. You need to use some fucking chalk!

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3951 on:** April 02, 2012, 12:32:57 AM »

ok, tell us what you had for dinner then

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #3952 on:** April 02, 2012, 12:35:16 AM »

I hope you clean up the gym equipment after soiling them with your blood.

Groogrux · « **Reply #3953 on:** April 02, 2012, 06:57:43 AM »

That's only slightly unsettling...

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3954 on:** April 02, 2012, 09:26:45 AM »

maybe we should just go through the posts and chronicle all the good posts into one mega post like how somethingawful has their low carb thread:
http://nuclearfuzzgrunge.com/tlcm/

then edit it into the OP?

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3955 on:** April 02, 2012, 09:27:31 AM »

and i say that after reading the entire thread from page 1 like two times in the past week

Groogrux · « **Reply #3956 on:** April 02, 2012, 10:34:50 AM »

That's actually not a bad idea. It gets a little daunting trying to sort through 100 pages for something Cormac said once and won't say again.

On a side note: went to the gym and they finally got a tractor tire and sledge hammer in there. Got to use it today and it was awesome. What a great feeling workout. To me, it's like a perfect balance of cardio and strength training.

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #3957 on:** April 02, 2012, 11:21:15 AM »

Wait, you have to go to a gym to get a tractor tire and a sledge? Are you sure you're from Kentucky?

My friend in Chiba had that in his yard; it is indeed fun as hell, and a monster ab workout.

Groogrux · « **Reply #3958 on:** April 02, 2012, 04:57:12 PM »

I can't wait to see the look on the farmer's face when he sees his tractor up on cinder blocks in the morning! A HERP DERP!

MyNameIsMethodis · « **Reply #3959 on:** April 02, 2012, 06:08:07 PM »

I don't see many middle age women wearing them

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