• Fitness and weight loss
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I played water polo which included swimming 5 times a week for 2 hours. I played it for years and every time after summer ends when it would start up again I would get an 8 pack in a month and keep it for the rest of the year, and in the summer it would go away just a bit but then it would come back again. Before I started playing it I had no ab definition and within a year I developed noticeable abs. Swimming is definitely one of the best things to do to tone up. The problem is some people don't do it right. Like I see some people do 10 slow laps and then think it's a good workout. That's like you walking around the track 10 times and saying it's a good workout. You need to either do endurance swimming or sprints, otherwise you won't see anything extremely different in your body.
I've been meaning to kick fast food, soda, and sugary stuff. I'm debating doing it once i kill this Orange Soda bottle. Don't want to be wasteful! Then it's time to stock up on juice, and get a nice bottle for water.
[QUOTE=VQ35HR;23023376]Extensive research? That's the dumbest shit I've ever heard. There is barely any studies over 5 years on it since it's so new. Any long term effects are unknown and only speculated. Oh and you said protein is harmless? Now I know you're just bullshitting. Too much protein will destroy your liver, and it will turn your blood more acidic. The calcium in your bones will be released to restore the normal blood levels and you will be losing bone mass. Just an FYI. It's not "just food", it's harmless in small amounts (50g shake a day or less) but anymore its almost deadly.[/QUOTE] Hahaha. There's been documented research on supplemental Creatine effects on physical performance since 1912. In 1992 is when it became widely observed for enhancing athletic performance. Yes, extensive research. But okay. That's the dumbest shit you've heard. The 2nd part of the post shows you clearly don't know what you're talking about, or you're just regurgitating dogmatic thinking from over 50 years ago that somehow still gets around today. Hey hey, eating fat makes you fat too right? To get to the levels where protein intake is toxic, is a ridiculous amount, and I'd challenge you to consume anywhere near enough food to reach that level. I consume around 160-170g (about 70g coming from shakes) protein per day. My liver is in perfect condition, so are my kidneys FYI. High protein intake has been shown to increase bone density and calcium retention, so I don't know whos been feeding you that line of shit. You're not part of a endurance running community by chance are you? [editline]11:04AM[/editline] [QUOTE=huntskikbut;23023800]I know a lot of swimmers on my high school varsity team that don't have all that great of a toned stomach. I think this swimming thing is getting over hyped in this thread.[/QUOTE] That's because "toning" is a nonsensical concept. It was a catch word and concept designed to keep fat houswives in the gym for long hours paying ridiculous amounts of money, and keeping them coming back because they will never make any real progress. What many people think of as "toning" is actually increased definition. Which is achieved by fat loss. As for swimming itself, I have my own theories on why alot of simmers don't have very developed midsections, but that's a discussion for another day... [editline]11:07AM[/editline] [QUOTE=JohnStamosFan;23026786]I've been meaning to kick fast food, soda, and sugary stuff. I'm debating doing it once i kill this Orange Soda bottle. Don't want to be wasteful! Then it's time to stock up on juice, and get a nice bottle for water.[/QUOTE] Fuck the juice off too. Fresh juice isn't so bad, but it's still fructose sugars. If you really can't live without some sort of flavoured beverage, I would suggest drinking orange juice in the morning with breakfast, and switch to sugar free sodas if you still have a craving.
You're dumb lol. Show me one link to a real study longer than a 10 year period on Creatine and how it benefits someone that works out and its detrimental effects as well. 200g of protein a day is fine but many people that start working out consume up to 3 shakes a day which is often 150 extra grams..seeing as a person who eats meats on a regular basis gets 150g a day easily 300g per day or more can be toxic. [editline]11:44PM[/editline] [QUOTE=JaegerMonster;23027087] Fuck the juice off too. Fresh juice isn't so bad, but it's still fructose sugars. If you really can't live without some sort of flavoured beverage, I would suggest drinking orange juice in the morning with breakfast, and switch to sugar free sodas if you still have a craving.[/QUOTE] Hahah now I'm just going to stop talking to you, now I KNOW you're bullshitting. Guys, don't listen to this idiot, he has no clue what he's talking about. You're telling someone to drink sugar free sodas on a thread where people are trying to get healthy? Cause those aren't bad for you at all, right?
[QUOTE=VQ35HR;23042101]You're dumb lol. Show me one link to a real study longer than a 10 year period on Creatine and how it benefits someone that works out and its detrimental effects as well. 200g of protein a day is fine but many people that start working out consume up to 3 shakes a day which is often 150 extra grams..seeing as a person who eats meats on a regular basis gets 150g a day easily 300g per day or more can be toxic. [editline]11:44PM[/editline] Hahah now I'm just going to stop talking to you, now I KNOW you're bullshitting. Guys, don't listen to this idiot, he has no clue what he's talking about. You're telling someone to drink sugar free sodas on a thread where people are trying to get healthy? Cause those aren't bad for you at all, right?[/QUOTE] Hah, I'm not your fucking secretary moron. You can fetch the studies yourself, it has no impact on me whether you choose to believe it or not. 300g per day is not toxic, but it's irrelevant since most people wouldn't even be able to consume that much. At least not comfortably. As for the sugar free drinks issue, learn some fucking reading comprehension. I'm talking about drinking sugar free sodas purely in the interest of their physique related goals. Nowhere did I say these are a "healthier" option. If someone has an addiction to sodas yet wants to lose fat, I'd much rather have them guzzling sugar free soda.
I really don't like to bump threads which are several months old, but I don't have enough content to start a new thread. Here goes: I've been trying to increase my upper body strength, mainly in the biceps/triceps. Is there a specific exercise/ set of exercises and diet to help me accomplish this goal?
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