Recent content by chvl67

Question: How long have you been training/dieting/cardio on a regular basis? It might be time to take a short 2 week break so your body and mind can be shocked back into action after a short hiatus. I usually break every 12-15 weeks.

For more efficient workouts, I wanted to get my girlfriend a heart rate monitor watch. This would let her know that she is in her target zone for workouts, rather than relying on holding onto the monitor on the elliptical. Does anyone here use them, and if so, what should I look for? I found...

As I've gotten older, I have seen, and agree with the "You get what you pay for." Cheap rods have less action, and less feel than better manufactured ones. I fish for Salmon and Steelhead in upstate NY, and have yet to break a rod. As far as reels, I go with the large arbor all the way. You...

Only one guy even mentioned American iron... '72 Harley Sportster-rigid frame,wide-glide, apehangers. Bored .30 over, 1.25 valves, crane ignition, Y-grind cams, dual plugged heads. You might say a Sporty is a girls bike...Yeah, well I might not be able to keep up with the Jap stuff, I'll leave...

I love the squat. It is the King of all lifts. But how do I get my girlfriend to do them? We both worked legs yesterday, and when I got home, I asked her what her training was. She preferred to do lunges over squats, because she says she feels this works her legs and butt more. I...

And likewise, the question that I would ask her is whom she feels has a great body for comparison purposes. I'll bet she'd be surprised at their weight. (And to be a broken record here: The scale means nothing. Weight is not a good measure of fitness.) I honestly can't think of any really...

Actually, it should be easier to post the chubby pics now that you are leaner. Daisy, you look fantastic. As has been said, great inspiration to those trying to reach their goals. Question for you though: (And not to belittle your accomplishments.) How was your training and diet before the...

Not only that, but my mom used to get them about 3 sizes too long, so my grandmother would "hem" them up and I could grow into them. I remember going to the 5&Dime and buying 45's by the dozens... I hear ya Ranger. Kids today are so sheltered. When I first heard about the laws on helmets for...

Insulin spike to replace your glycogen stores. As soon as you are done working out, (And sometimes during) your cortisol levels begin to rise, and you'll wind up eating away at your muscle.

Yeah, nice Camino! Too bad it's that green I can't stand! Keep pulling! My buddy and I just picked up a tractor tire for tire flipping practice as well.

Absolutely. I've said it many times: Your diet is 75% of your success. (Training 15%, and rest the other 10%) Training alone will not get the job done. As long as your diet is clean, and you are consistent, you WILL GET there. Your training looks ok, just be careful not to overtrain with...

At least you're getting back to it. Many people who have been away from the gym for so long don't make it back. Don't worry about being humbled. You gotta start over somewhere. And I've got two words for ya: Muscle Memory.:D

I think this is hysterical. I challenge ANYONE who makes one of these statements to actually put on 12 pounds of muscle in 12 weeks. What's that you say? Ohhhh, you can't do it....I see...Huh? It's harder than you thought? Yes, it most certainly is. I think part of the fear might come from...

I think this is hysterical. I challenge ANYONE who makes one of these statements to actually put on 12 pounds of muscle in 12 weeks. What's that you say? Ohhhh, you can't do it....I see...Huh? It's harder than you thought? Yes, it most certainly is. I think part of the fear might come from...