(Sep. 25, 2011 3:46 AM)Shabalabadoo Wrote: [ -> ]Kai-V, that's what's called progressional overload. In the simplest way I could explain, it's basically what I wrote about when to switch to higher weights. If you or anyone wants me to go into more details, just ask.
Is "overload" a negative term ?
Nope. What it means is that you'll progressively move past your previous limitations (I.e overload).
Basically, when you're doing periodization training (my other long post about scheduling), you go through phases within each macro cycle. First, your muscles adapt to the new stimulus (adaptive phase), then your muscles go into a 'mastery phase'. That's when you'll start getting better at the micro cycles. Then you'll go through a transitional, or recovery phase, in which you prime your body for the next macro cycle.
So, in the adaptive phase, say you're doing bench press (because it's an easy example). On the first micro cycle, you do 8-10 reps of 130 lbs (example numbers). Next micro cycle, your body is somewhat used to the cycle, and you do 12 reps of the same weight as last week. This Is what musicians refer to as muscle memory. Your muscles naturally get used to motions they go through, in order to make you more efficient at what you do, and to survive as a species better. Muscle memory is why there's a such thing as periodization training. When you get too used to an exercise, it stops becoming effective. Macro cycles prevent this.
Now, in the mastery phase, you've done 12 reps last micro cycle, so using the numbers I gave Cookies^^, you add 5 pounds and end up at somewhere between 8-10 reps. This could take Longer than 3 weeks, it could be shorter than three weeks, and it can also go on for however your long macro cycle is, and possibly even repeated several times.
Those steps up the ladder are called progressive overload.
Is Junk Food Really Cheaper?
(I know it's from a newspaper, but it has nothing in it that's against the WBO rules)
Hey, do you guys want my opinion on coffee?
Yeah sure, it probably has to do with comparing the PH levels to battery acid, doesn't it?
Hah, no it has nothing to do with pH levels.
We've heard that coffee prevents diseases, cancers, and things like that. There's a lot that coffee prevents.
But is coffee healthy?
How many people drink coffee black and uncaffeinated or whatever it's called?
Not a lot.
What goes in most people's coffee? Milk/cream, sugar/brown sugar, and other silly things that man created.
Guess what milk and cream do to you? Yeah "calcium", "vitamins". But you can get proper micro- and macro-nutrients and more in other foods. All studies are pointing towards a plant based, organic diet being the best possible thing for long and short term health. Animal products have been shown to cause more harm than good later on in your life. There's also fat; so at that point all that coffee is doing is minisculy preventing the heart problems that you're causing by drinking coffee.. Plus all the other carp that people eat, the coffee 'ain't preventing shiz. It can't keep up.
Sugar. Diabetes. They hold each other's hands and walk through your blood stream to mess up your body's functions. At that point, your coffee is only minisculy preventing the diabetes that you're causing by drinking coffee. Plus with all the other carp that people eat, the coffee 'ain't preventing shiz. It can't keep up.
We know caffeine is bad. It just messes up everything, from your brain to your heart, your head to your toes.
So what if we drank coffee without the caffeine, cream, milk, sugar, and anything else? Well, guess what, the studies that are about coffee being good or bad don't say whether it's decaffeinated (oh, that's the word!) or caffeinated being tested, and they don't tell how much of other carp was in it.
So until studies show that coffee without anything in it and without caffeine does all that these studies say coffee will prevent, hold off on the coffee.
Unless of course you can drink straight decaffeinated coffee 365 days a year for the rest of your life. If so, go ahead.
Also, some more facts to keep in mind:
The amount of coffee in that people drink in the tests goes up to 6 a day. That's not even healthy. For every 1 cup of coffee, you need 2 glasses of water to stay hydrated. So you'd have to drink 12 extra glasses more water everyday, added on the the 8-10 glasses you're already supposed to drink, bringing you to a total of 22 glasses of water a day.
That, is not healthy.
Also, for the studies that show that coffee prevents diseases and such, guess who does those? The companies that are selling the coffee. Guess who is the majority of people that are for coffee? People that already drink coffee. Guess who is the majority of people that are against coffee? People that don't drink coffee.
What does that tell you?
...Wow, I cannot tell you how much I agree with that. Well said! I've always had bad feelings about the stuff and stayed away from it. With so much caffeine, it's hard to say it's healthy.
And then there's 5 hour energy. THIS STUFF HAS TO BE THE WORST THING YOU CAN INTAKE ON THE PLANET (That's edible). In the commercial, the guy actually admits the little cup has "as much caffeine as a cup of coffee" and yet they promote it as a 'solution'. I cannot believe there's no law against it. Imagine how bad that is for your body, a little shot that has a crapload of caffeine and you can have every 5 hours for "non jittery energy"
If you've ever had it, I suggest you stop. NOW.
I drink my coffee black and I love it.
If I drink coffee a particular day it's usually about 2 cups worth/2 shots of espresso. We all have our vices. Coffee is one of mine.
hmm, see how/why your opinions are different?
(Sep. 27, 2011 2:43 AM)Sparta Wrote: [ -> ]...Wow, I cannot tell you how much I agree with that. Well said! I've always had bad feelings about the stuff and stayed away from it. With so much caffeine, it's hard to say it's healthy.
And then there's 5 hour energy. THIS STUFF HAS TO BE THE WORST THING YOU CAN INTAKE ON THE PLANET (That's edible). In the commercial, the guy actually admits the little cup has "as much caffeine as a cup of coffee" and yet they promote it as a 'solution'. I cannot believe there's no law against it. Imagine how bad that is for your body, a little shot that has a crapload of caffeine and you can have every 5 hours for "non jittery energy"
If you've ever had it, I suggest you stop. NOW.
5 Hour energy.... My god....
You need to tell them the truth.
5 HOUR ENERGY IS PEOPLE!!!!
(Sep. 27, 2011 4:22 AM)Codeine Extorts Wrote: [ -> ] (Sep. 27, 2011 2:43 AM)Sparta Wrote: [ -> ]...Wow, I cannot tell you how much I agree with that. Well said! I've always had bad feelings about the stuff and stayed away from it. With so much caffeine, it's hard to say it's healthy.
And then there's 5 hour energy. THIS STUFF HAS TO BE THE WORST THING YOU CAN INTAKE ON THE PLANET (That's edible). In the commercial, the guy actually admits the little cup has "as much caffeine as a cup of coffee" and yet they promote it as a 'solution'. I cannot believe there's no law against it. Imagine how bad that is for your body, a little shot that has a crapload of caffeine and you can have every 5 hours for "non jittery energy"
If you've ever had it, I suggest you stop. NOW.
5 Hour energy.... My god....
You need to tell them the truth.
5 HOUR ENERGY IS PEOPLE!!!!
5 hour energy is my brother, seriously, he is always hyper before he is asleep. Anyway, sports for me is a big no. Had scoliosis since May, and its really boring watching my class do P.E for 80 minutes... I also have a viral infection (throat), so have been in school on Monday only.
I'm kinda worried. I get these random shots of pain sometimes and it gets annoying. A few times they didn't go away and it almost made me jump out of my seat in class. It's like a shooting pain, but it's not painful so much as it is annoying (But it does hurt a bit). I've had this for at least 10 years and not sure what causes it. Does everyone get this?
The only reason I never told my parents was because it was just small and I didn't worry about it until lately when they've been continuous.
(Oct. 01, 2011 5:02 AM)Sparta Wrote: [ -> ]I'm kinda worried. I get these random shots of pain sometimes and it gets annoying. A few times they didn't go away and it almost made me jump out of my seat in class. It's like a shooting pain, but it's not painful so much as it is annoying (But it does hurt a bit). I've had this for at least 10 years and not sure what causes it. Does everyone get this?
The only reason I never told my parents was because it was just small and I didn't worry about it until lately when they've been continuous.
Knowing where the pain is would be a really good start. You have essentially given us no information and asked for a diagnosis. Any patterns you've noticed in location, when it happens, what might cause it, what you're doing when it happens, etc. would be beneficial, as well.
Any health issues you have that may contribute to this should also be given, for best effect.
Is it in the rib cage area? At least ever? That could be growing pains and it is annoying and unusually intrusive.
(Oct. 01, 2011 5:05 AM)Codeine Extorts Wrote: [ -> ]Is it in the rib cage area? At least ever? That could be growing pains and it is annoying and unusually intrusive.
If he's over 13 it's unlikely he's experiencing Growing Pains. Moreover, they're intra-muscular pangs, and tend to last quite a while when they occur.
Actually, the pains are very sporadic. Sometimes they shoot up my arm, sometimes in the rib area, sometimes in the legs, etc. There's no real pattern to them, they just happe-like just now I had one
. I get them on a daily basis.
It should be noted that I type a lot, I have OCD and ADHD, and am very hyperactive. It's actually very uncomfortable for me to sit still for more than an hour and a half, tops.
(Oct. 01, 2011 5:12 AM)Sparta Wrote: [ -> ]Actually, the pains are very sporadic. Sometimes they shoot up my arm, sometimes in the rib area, sometimes in the legs, etc. There's no real pattern to them, they just happe-like just now I had one . I get them on a daily basis.
It should be noted that I type a lot, I have OCD and ADHD, and am very hyperactive. It's actually very uncomfortable for me to sit still for more than an hour and a half, tops.
Well, given that you're basically describing lighter growing pains or mild intra-muscular nerve sensitivity, without knowing your age, it's kind of hard to be sure. I have heard cases of growing pains extending into the 15-17 range, but it is extremely rare. They're harmless, if that is in fact the case. Muscular massage during the episodes has been shown to help somewhat, but usually grinning and bearing it is the most practical solution. If it gets severe, apply a warm rag or a heat pack to the area, and possibly take a tylenol/paracetamol tablet. A hot bath also helped with mine when I was around 12 or so, occasionally.
If they are growing pains, they will stop in time. However, to be sure, I'd suggest informing your parents, if they continue to last longer/get worse/more frequent. It is very seldom a good idea to refuse seeing a doctor over a physical ailment. Better to be overly cautious.
Electricity flows through your veins
On a serious note, I agree, you should talk to your parents about this. I've heard stories of people who've ignored their pains, and it got
so much worse.
Better safe than sorry. Thanks, Hazel
I'm right on the fringe of 15, so I guess it could be growing pains. However I've had those before. They are only in my thighs for me and are just annoying in a different sense. I treat those with a heating pad and it works like a charm.
That's a good idea, I'll tell my parents. My mom has studied to be a doctor and loves the field so she should help. Thanks!
On Friday, I started P90X. This isn't my first doing P90X, I've done some exercises from it before.
This time, I will be posting pictures and more of my transformation..
Anyways, for the next 90 Days as Shabalabadoo helped me:
Breakfast: Egg, Oatmeal, fruit, milk
Snack: Carrots, peanuts
Lunch: Chicken Breast, Salad w/ low fat dressing, milk, apple juice
Snack: Orange, Apple, Peanuts
Dinner: Chicken Breast, Seafood, with sides of vegetables.
My goal is to obtain all of my abdominal muscles to their peek, hell will it be hard but I will try to complete it.
I just got a new Cross Trainer X Treadmill and its all cool stuff, soon I will try to buy a Bowflex home gym with pulley systems.
Too much milk.
Too many nuts.
Skip the apple juice, don't drink your calories.
And don't sustain this for more than a month, or possibly two months. Two would be pushing it though.
And variety! Don't eat the same things!
Do you know in your head what time your meals will be?
Do you want me to tell you a really simple way for portion sizes?
I visited my Doctor, and he said that I have some Calcium Deficiency and for now more milk would be better. He said, "try it after every meal".
I think the peanuts is a good side choice, I will be eating it on a small quantity..
Why skip the apple juice? Is it really that bad?
(Oct. 01, 2011 11:46 PM)BeybladeStation Wrote: [ -> ]I visited my Doctor, and he said that I have some Calcium Deficiency and for now more milk would be better. He said, "try it after every meal".
yeah fair enough.
In general though, animal products are not good for you.
Quote:I think the peanuts is a good side choice, I will be eating it on a small quantity..
No it isn't. Too many peanuts means high cholesterol. 2-3 servings of nuts/seeds per week is a proper amount.
Quote:Why skip the apple juice? Is it really that bad?
not bad, just not good. Why waste your calories on something that doesn't benefit you and does not get metabolized as well?
Tell me, what should I replace with peanuts and apple juice?