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2059 No. 2059 Stickied hide watch expand quickreply [Reply]
Books, links, pdfs, etc. on fit-related material.

http://rapidshare.com/files/135231934/burn_the_fat__feed_the_muscle_-_tom_venuto.pdf
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>> No. 3392
>>3376
http://rapidshare.com/files/306404355/badass-ebook.rar


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2038 No. 2038 Locked Stickied hide watch expand quickreply [Reply]
This is the /fit/ FAQ. You should read it.

It contains a fuckton of incredibly useful information for anyone seeking to improve their physical fitness.

If you post a question which has already been answered in this FAQ, don't be surprised if you find your post mocked, saged, or missing.

It's here for a reason.

Credit belongs to ZigCat for the original FAQ, with small amendments by /fit/ as a whole. RIP ZC.
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>> No. 2062
IRC
For general and fitness-related chat. No being retarded, it's not /b/.

Server: irc.7chan.org port: 6667
/join #/fit/


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2981 No. 2981 hide watch expand quickreply [Reply]
Hey /fit/:

I used to be a high school wrestler, took a bit of Taekwondo, and I'm interested in getting into MMA recreationally. Currently, I weigh 230 lbs, and I used to wrestle at 185lbs at 6'4". I placed 2nd at state competitions, so I'm fairly decent at it.

Questions: Should I go back to 185lbs and keep fast, or bulk up and be powerful? Is going back to wrestling a good idea, or should I jump into BJJ? For standup, should I go back to TWD, or learn something new like Muay Thai?

For the time being, I'm just running, trying to get back my endurance (smoking and gaining weight killed it), and quitting smoking (4 days as of now).

Suggestions?
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>> No. 3399
learn submissions, learn striking. the rest like hip control, foot work, and even conditioning will mostly happen on the way. I dont see the point of arguing over styles, call it what ever you damn want, its MMA the godamn "M" stands for MIXED. go to a place that does the mixed stuff and have a blast!
>> No. 3457
Obviously posters don't know shit.

Always go lighter in MMA, if you walk heavier then cut to lighter you'll be much more effective. Learn BJJ to go with the wrestling, but don't continue TKD. Name me one effective TKD striker in all of MMA...Oh yeah, none. Learn Muay thai (knees and elbows are allowed in almost all MMA competitions) kickboxing or at a push, boxing then kicks later.
>> No. 3458
>Should I go back to 185lbs and keep fast, or bulk up and be powerful?

Quick tip. At 6'4" 185 you won't have nearly enough lean body mass to be "fast". A common misconception is "skinny=fast" no it means slow and weak, easy to condition, but slow none the less.

Muscle is the motor of our body, you have a large frame. Stick a light weak motor in a F-250 super crew, with that truck be fast? No. It'll get better mileage, but it's going to be slow. Same as you with a large frame and a small amount of muscle.

Build yourself a bigger engine, up the size of your gas tank with conditioning, and then you can actually be fast. On and don't be fat either.


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3438 No. 3438 hide watch quickreply [Reply]
What does /fit/ think about leg inflammation?

Last week I was running and got an inflammation on my leg. I take voltaren (anti inflammation) But it's very persistent. What are your tips on how to make this go away?
>> No. 3444
Amputation.
>> No. 3456
>>3444
oh u...


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3200 No. 3200 hide watch expand quickreply [Reply]
I'm hoping to get into shape but my main worry is about height. I'm already muscular enough that people don't really mess with me but I want to get taller.

Is it possible to make yourself taller without surgery? I come from a tall family, and used to be quite tall myself but due to excess caffeine and no sleep I've not grown since middle school.

I'm 18 and I've got a cousin who grew well into his twenties (From 6'3" to 6'7"), so I know that those who say it ends after puberty aren't necessarily right.

But is there a way to intentionally become taller? What would the methods be?
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>> No. 3365
Coming from someone who's 6'11, height ain't all its cracked up too be. I also doubt your 18, but for the sake of argument I'll leave that be.
A good, healthy diet, accompanied with some weight lifting, like squats, bench, deadlift, or anything that activates large or multiple groups of muscles, and lots of stretching will help you grow. Lifting stimulates the release of growth hormone WHILST YOU SLEEP. Sleep is extremely important. When I was younger, people thought I had narcolepsy I slept so much.
>> No. 3450
Believe it or don't, my dad went through his last growth spurt in basic training in his 20's. 4 uniform sizes in 4 months. Supply loved him.
>> No. 3454
>WHILST YOU SLEEP. Sleep is extremely important. When I was younger, people thought I had narcolepsy I slept so much.

There you go, most important message you are going to get.

Lift heavy, once you get your main lift over with (Squat, bench, deadlift, snatch, whatever) and you move on to your accessory lifts, then increase the pace. Use supersets, and try not to rest more than 60 seconds between sets. This will jack your growth hormone through the roof naturally.

As long as you are supplementing this type of training and sleeping with TONS OF WHOLE FOODS, you will have the best chance of growing taller.

When I say tons I mean TONS. Drinking at least 1/4 a gallon of raw milk a day is not a bad idea, along with meat, eggs(I eat roughly 10 a day), nuts, vegetables, fish oil(8000mg), a multi, and supplement with vitamin D3(4000IU). Tons of water too.

Just supercharge your body. If you actually care then do all this stuff.


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>> No. 3455
what is this im 13


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3441 No. 3441 hide watch quickreply [Reply]
Hello /fit/

I have recently undertaken the arduous task of losing weight. My question is, what is the most effective form of cardio? I feel like it would be swimming, because you use so many muscles and elevate your heart rate, but I could be wrong. Your input is much appreciated.
>> No. 3449
Cardio will not be the most effective way for you to lose weight. That would be lifting weights and interval training. Google "tabata complex" for some insight.

However, if you want to boost your cardio endurance, I suggest you try running, for not less than 20 minutes. This is because you will get better at exercising on dry land, which is presumably where you spend most of your time. Not that throwing in some swimming isn't also a good idea.
>> No. 3451
If you haven't read the FAQ do it now.
>> No. 3452
Also, swimming tends to make you want to eat more than walking or cycling.


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I just started HIIT training after reading the FAQ on here. And wanted to know what /fit/ thinks about this.

I am male 5'11' and 177 lbs.

I am fit, and can run for about a good 20 - 30 minutes or about a 10 min mile. I can max out a normal bench at 140lbs (it has been a while since I lifted).

I am on campus so food selection is limited. I eat eggs / wheat bread / fruit for breakfast everyday. Then for lunch and dinner garden salad with all sorts of veggies and either lunch meat torn up / grilled chicken breast / eggs. Only drink water.

For HIIT I jog for 5 min warm up, then sprint for 1 min, jog for 1 min, and vice versa as many times as I can. I am trying to hit a max of 185 bpm in the sprints. Right now I can alternate about 3 - 4 times for about a 10 - 15 min work out that slaughters me (want to vomit). Plan on doing that 4 - 5 times a week, and am going to start some lifting.

Thoughts?
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>> No. 3439
>I am not fat, nor do I have flab everywhere. My stomach is sort of poochy and and I have the slightest love handles, but other than that I am pretty well rounded.

Yeah you're just a bit flabby, a decent amount of fat, not a fatty, but enough to suck when you take your shirt off.

Remember as well the wonders of HIIT aren't just achieved with sprinting, you can do pretty much anything that allows you to have intense work with intermittent rest. Barbell complexes, tabata protocol, circuits. You can mix it up if you get bored.

>As far as weightlifting, I work out with a guy who know a lot more about it than myself. We do bench / variety of curls / french press / shrugs. A lot of chest and back and arms.

This is what I was worried about. All upper body noob city. Just because he's more informed than you doesn't mean he's any good at all. Remember that, it's an important life lesson.

When you want to learn something, learn it from the best. Thanks to the internet you have access to some of the strongest people in the world, the best coaches, trainers, athletes. Don't rely on your buddy.

You can lift with this guy, just don't follow his bench-n-curl-monkey routines. Routines that look like this:

Day 1: upperbody
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>> No. 3443
>>3439

We aren't just slogging it out everyday on the bench press. We have upper body / legs back every other day rotation going on. We are also sure to do lifts that utilize a lot of muscles, instead of isolation, and we stay away from machines.

His dad is a fucking beast, and is a huge lifter. My friend isn't a trainer, but he is no "bro."

I lifted today for the first time in a year, and I benched 135lbs several times, so I am guessing my max is around 150. Also I weigh 175lbs. (Don't know if that's much of a difference, but whatever).

I'll read the e-book. Also I am sore as all living Christ.
>> No. 3447
>We have upper body / legs back every other day rotation going on. We are also sure to do lifts that utilize a lot of muscles, instead of isolation, and we stay away from machines.


Well that's all very different from:

>bench / variety of curls / french press / shrugs. A lot of chest and back and arms.

So you'll excuse my confusion.

If he's got you squatting, pressing, and pulling with heavy weight then you've got a fine training partner. Good luck.


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3445 No. 3445 hide watch quickreply [Reply]
Can grapes make me fat?
I eat like a box of grapes per 2 days and I'm just curious... :)
>> No. 3446
no, u will fart out all the fat.


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