diet /lifting weights
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earlybird
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Originally Posted by ric maniac
any suggestions on what exercises i would do to work on my biceps aside from chin ups, pull ups, bench presses and curls?
Switch up your workouts. To work your biceps you also have to work your triceps. Symbiosis of both muscles working together. Also, look into core strengthening exercises. Working legs and back will help increase your bench. Stay away from miracle products at GNC. Most of the companies provide their own research and report that only. Lots of junk out there. Lots of sleep, lots of water, and eat regularly. Write down everything that you put into your body and keep a record and a schedule of your workouts.
any suggestions on what exercises i would do to work on my biceps aside from chin ups, pull ups, bench presses and curls?
Switch up your workouts. To work your biceps you also have to work your triceps. Symbiosis of both muscles working together. Also, look into core strengthening exercises. Working legs and back will help increase your bench. Stay away from miracle products at GNC. Most of the companies provide their own research and report that only. Lots of junk out there. Lots of sleep, lots of water, and eat regularly. Write down everything that you put into your body and keep a record and a schedule of your workouts.
natemd
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From the experience of wrestling in high school back in the day and having to constantly loose weight it is very important that if there is some food that you absolutly love to conitue eating it occasionally in moderation. Say you love pizza, have a slice or two for dinner every week or two. Diets are great, but if you cut out everything you love to eat, eventually a couple months down the road people will benge and have a whole pizza rather than that slice or two. It never fails. Just my two cents.
kogle
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Lot's of good advice on here. I've tried to limit my food and eat healthy but I find that if I just give myself an honest 150% workout every day it really doesn't matter what I eat (within reason of course).
I think natemd hit the nail on the head with not cutting out what you like to eat, just do it in moderation!
Good luck and remember, it's not the first three reps that does you good, it's the last three!
I think natemd hit the nail on the head with not cutting out what you like to eat, just do it in moderation!
Good luck and remember, it's not the first three reps that does you good, it's the last three!
OK, coming from someone that did a LOT of working out over the years, be VERY careful doing any kind of weight training at 14 years old. You are still pretty young and your body is still developing. You stand a very good chance of damaging things if you arent careful. There is a reason why most gyms dont allow kids to be members aside from liability. It really isnt healthy for a kid that is still growing to put that kind of stress on his muscles.
seeinstars89
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If you like riding a bike I ride my mountain bike on my trainer (stationary) to these videos caller "Spinervals". It is an AWESOME cardio and muscle workout plus it makes the time go by faster because it is interval training. Has to be one of my favorite workouts. Being 14 I wouldnt do serious weight lifting but definatley get some good cardio and workouts like riding or hiking... stuff that doesnt use weight resistance too much.
For my diet I use this computer program called Diet Power (you can google it) and you tracke everything you eat and based on your age, health weight etc. it will tell you what you need more/less of and keeps track of water excercise, nutrition etc.... Its very cool. Good luck!
For my diet I use this computer program called Diet Power (you can google it) and you tracke everything you eat and based on your age, health weight etc. it will tell you what you need more/less of and keeps track of water excercise, nutrition etc.... Its very cool. Good luck!
ric maniac
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Originally Posted by DragonZim
OK, coming from someone that did a LOT of working out over the years, be VERY careful doing any kind of weight training at 14 years old. You are still pretty young and your body is still developing. You stand a very good chance of damaging things if you arent careful. There is a reason why most gyms dont allow kids to be members aside from liability. It really isnt healthy for a kid that is still growing to put that kind of stress on his muscles.
yes, i know that and i make sure my technique is perfect, and my rule is if im sore from last time, its too soon to work that part again.
OK, coming from someone that did a LOT of working out over the years, be VERY careful doing any kind of weight training at 14 years old. You are still pretty young and your body is still developing. You stand a very good chance of damaging things if you arent careful. There is a reason why most gyms dont allow kids to be members aside from liability. It really isnt healthy for a kid that is still growing to put that kind of stress on his muscles.
yes, i know that and i make sure my technique is perfect, and my rule is if im sore from last time, its too soon to work that part again.
ric maniac
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Originally Posted by seeinstars89
If you like riding a bike I ride my mountain bike on my trainer (stationary) to these videos caller "Spinervals". It is an AWESOME cardio and muscle workout plus it makes the time go by faster because it is interval training. Has to be one of my favorite workouts. Being 14 I wouldnt do serious weight lifting but definatley get some good cardio and workouts like riding or hiking... stuff that doesnt use weight resistance too much.
For my diet I use this computer program called Diet Power (you can google it) and you tracke everything you eat and based on your age, health weight etc. it will tell you what you need more/less of and keeps track of water excercise, nutrition etc.... Its very cool. Good luck!
lol i eat sleep and breath running/ biking/ hiking. we have a moutainus area out back of my house and i run the hills every day, so no problems there.and thanks everyone else, iu just dont feel like quoting everyone
an d just to let you guys know, i dont do anything than 60 lbs (not counting the pull ups)
If you like riding a bike I ride my mountain bike on my trainer (stationary) to these videos caller "Spinervals". It is an AWESOME cardio and muscle workout plus it makes the time go by faster because it is interval training. Has to be one of my favorite workouts. Being 14 I wouldnt do serious weight lifting but definatley get some good cardio and workouts like riding or hiking... stuff that doesnt use weight resistance too much.
For my diet I use this computer program called Diet Power (you can google it) and you tracke everything you eat and based on your age, health weight etc. it will tell you what you need more/less of and keeps track of water excercise, nutrition etc.... Its very cool. Good luck!
lol i eat sleep and breath running/ biking/ hiking. we have a moutainus area out back of my house and i run the hills every day, so no problems there.and thanks everyone else, iu just dont feel like quoting everyone
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capschamp
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Sorry if I repeat some of the stuff that has already been said. I have a degree in Phys. Ed. and took every kinesiology class known to man. Dieting alone will not help lose weight nor will lifting weights. Lifting weights can actually make you gain weight, due to building muscle mass, even if you use light weights. A balanced cardio routine is needed along with strength training. The diet stuff will take care of itself if you cut back (note i didn't say cut out, don't torture yourself) all of the stuff that has been mentioned, especially anything with high fructose corn syrup. One of the most important things is to not utilize the number on a scale to feel better about yourself. Go by what you see in the mirror, not a number. If you need a variety of exercises, check out Encyclopedia of modern bodybuilding by The governator himself. You don't have to be a bodybuilder to see positive results of the exercises listed in the book. And don't neglect legs/shoulders in your strength training!
edit: dont forget to stretch. I just noticed your age, thats when I started lifting. Your muscles will develop as you grow, soreness is from the micro tears that occur when you lift. Muscles get bigger because of the healing process after tearing. Proper stretching helps alleviate some of this pain.
edit: dont forget to stretch. I just noticed your age, thats when I started lifting. Your muscles will develop as you grow, soreness is from the micro tears that occur when you lift. Muscles get bigger because of the healing process after tearing. Proper stretching helps alleviate some of this pain.
ric maniac
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Originally Posted by capschamp
Sorry if I repeat some of the stuff that has already been said. I have a degree in Phys. Ed. and took every kinesiology class known to man. Dieting alone will not help lose weight nor will lifting weights. Lifting weights can actually make you gain weight, due to building muscle mass, even if you use light weights. A balanced cardio routine is needed along with strength training. The diet stuff will take care of itself if you cut back (note i didn't say cut out, don't torture yourself) all of the stuff that has been mentioned, especially anything with high fructose corn syrup. One of the most important things is to not utilize the number on a scale to feel better about yourself. Go by what you see in the mirror, not a number. If you need a variety of exercises, check out Encyclopedia of modern bodybuilding by The governator himself. You don't have to be a bodybuilder to see positive results of the exercises listed in the book. And don't neglect legs/shoulders in your strength training!
edit: dont forget to stretch. I just noticed your age, thats when I started lifting. Your muscles will develop as you grow, soreness is from the micro tears that occur when you lift. Muscles get bigger because of the healing process after tearing. Proper stretching helps alleviate some of this pain.
thanks! and its ok if you repeated stuff, that just lets me know its important. my goal is not to lose weight, its just to gain some muscle and have fun while doing it. and trust me, i stretch. you are totally right about the weight thing. i weigh 162 lbs, if i went by that i would be depressed lol. but, since im so tall it evens out.
Sorry if I repeat some of the stuff that has already been said. I have a degree in Phys. Ed. and took every kinesiology class known to man. Dieting alone will not help lose weight nor will lifting weights. Lifting weights can actually make you gain weight, due to building muscle mass, even if you use light weights. A balanced cardio routine is needed along with strength training. The diet stuff will take care of itself if you cut back (note i didn't say cut out, don't torture yourself) all of the stuff that has been mentioned, especially anything with high fructose corn syrup. One of the most important things is to not utilize the number on a scale to feel better about yourself. Go by what you see in the mirror, not a number. If you need a variety of exercises, check out Encyclopedia of modern bodybuilding by The governator himself. You don't have to be a bodybuilder to see positive results of the exercises listed in the book. And don't neglect legs/shoulders in your strength training!
edit: dont forget to stretch. I just noticed your age, thats when I started lifting. Your muscles will develop as you grow, soreness is from the micro tears that occur when you lift. Muscles get bigger because of the healing process after tearing. Proper stretching helps alleviate some of this pain.
thanks! and its ok if you repeated stuff, that just lets me know its important. my goal is not to lose weight, its just to gain some muscle and have fun while doing it. and trust me, i stretch. you are totally right about the weight thing. i weigh 162 lbs, if i went by that i would be depressed lol. but, since im so tall it evens out.
scgator
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I've found that squats are the best mass builder, for me. The hormone rush seems to aid all my other body parts too.
The thing I did when starting out was to find someone at the gym that's knowledgeable and ask if you can train with them. Once I got the basics down I started INTELLEGENTLY experimenting to see what worked best for me. I like varied workouts with a mix of high reps and low reps. Finding what works for you is the key. Track your work-outs and measurements to see what works and what doesn't.
You sound like you have a good handle on things so you should be fine. I've found the site "building muscle 101" to be helpful.
The thing I did when starting out was to find someone at the gym that's knowledgeable and ask if you can train with them. Once I got the basics down I started INTELLEGENTLY experimenting to see what worked best for me. I like varied workouts with a mix of high reps and low reps. Finding what works for you is the key. Track your work-outs and measurements to see what works and what doesn't.
You sound like you have a good handle on things so you should be fine. I've found the site "building muscle 101" to be helpful.
kerriann
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avoid any and all hydrogenated oils!! my boyfriend works for a nutrition bar company and he preaches to me constantly about hydrogenated oils! also, definitely try some of his bars - i like them and i HATE healthy food! they're called NuGo bars - they have 'em at GNC's, Costco's and some grocery stores n stuff. They have some that are very high in protein and all of them are all natural - good for anyone trying to gain muscle or someone just trying to maintain a healthy lifestyle and looking for a good snack. i'm a big fan of the peanut butter ones - they taste like a peanut butter rice krispie treat with chocolate on the bottom!! k, nuff of my sales bit - definitely try them tho, i just sold 2 cases of them here at my office just to the people i work with!
natemd
Member
Originally Posted by ric maniac
thanks! and its ok if you repeated stuff, that just lets me know its important. my goal is not to lose weight, its just to gain some muscle and have fun while doing it. and trust me, i stretch. you are totally right about the weight thing. i weigh 162 lbs, if i went by that i would be depressed lol. but, since im so tall it evens out.
At such a young age I wouldn't worry too much about adding on muscle. It will come naturally. And trust me , weight is just a number lol. I weigh around 210 pounds but I am in a lot better shape and skinner than most people that weigh under 200. The trick is to just stick with it and not let your body go. One day you will look in the mirror and be amazed.
thanks! and its ok if you repeated stuff, that just lets me know its important. my goal is not to lose weight, its just to gain some muscle and have fun while doing it. and trust me, i stretch. you are totally right about the weight thing. i weigh 162 lbs, if i went by that i would be depressed lol. but, since im so tall it evens out.
At such a young age I wouldn't worry too much about adding on muscle. It will come naturally. And trust me , weight is just a number lol. I weigh around 210 pounds but I am in a lot better shape and skinner than most people that weigh under 200. The trick is to just stick with it and not let your body go. One day you will look in the mirror and be amazed.
natemd
Member
And to retouch on what DragonZim said, be careful lifting wieghts when you are still growing. I had to go to the cryopractor(spelling?) for a couple of years because when I was in high school I thought it was cool that I could load so much weight on the bar and do deadlifts. So rather than being smart about it and taking my time to let my body develop I had to try and break the school record every week. But after six years and many doctor trips let me tell ya how much I wish I could go back and have a do-over.
earlybird
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Originally Posted by dskrezyna
A trainer friend of mine said to drink 1 gallon of water per day as it fills you up and of course is good for you, cleans out your system. Also make sure to eat slowly, don't rush it. Try to have your last meal 2-3hrs before you go to bed.
And... never skip breakfast even if you aren't hungry, eat something. It kick starts your metabolism and a lot of people forget food = energy.
A trainer friend of mine said to drink 1 gallon of water per day as it fills you up and of course is good for you, cleans out your system. Also make sure to eat slowly, don't rush it. Try to have your last meal 2-3hrs before you go to bed.
And... never skip breakfast even if you aren't hungry, eat something. It kick starts your metabolism and a lot of people forget food = energy.
ric maniac
Active Member
Originally Posted by earlybird
And... never skip breakfast even if you aren't hungry, eat something. It kick starts your metabolism and a lot of people forget food = energy.
lol i usually eat 2 bowls of frosted cheerios and a waffle, so no worries there. now that i think about it... i really have a fairly healthy diet. lol.
And... never skip breakfast even if you aren't hungry, eat something. It kick starts your metabolism and a lot of people forget food = energy.
lol i usually eat 2 bowls of frosted cheerios and a waffle, so no worries there. now that i think about it... i really have a fairly healthy diet. lol.
