Regarding personal trainers

[sazuro]

Zyzz.

I think writing a single blog post busting myths is what needs to be done.

What I'm most unimpressed with is people want results without the sacrifice and hard work. "Everybody want to be big but nobody want to lift no heavy ass weight.".

ISYMFS.

The ISYMFS took me a while to catch (15 seconds or so), but nice CT Fletcher reference

Isn't that the holy grail though? Results without effort and sacrifice. If only it was that easy.

inb4aintnuthinbutapeanut

 

[XanderBuilt]

My training is now geared towards athletic performance (for sport) so with a purpose like this food, sleep, supps take a new meaning. It's more fun than it's ever been!

Will probably get back into more weights in time. Oly stuff, conditioning work, strongman tools.

 

[sazuro]

My training is now geared towards athletic performance (for sport) so with a purpose like this food, sleep, supps take a new meaning. It's more fun than it's ever been!

Will probably get back into more weights in time. Oly stuff, conditioning work, strongman tools.

Athletic performance and physique coaching does indeed take variable turns in reference to the "optimal" training methodologies.

I'm still hooked into physique coaching, favorite part of being a PT but you still can't neglect physical limitations like mobility etc.

Conditioning work aka Sled/Prowler? I wanna try man, argh.

 

[XanderBuilt]

Skip rope, kettlebells, burpees, farmers walks, sledgehammers, sleds. Oh Myyy.


Sorry for the hijack TS.

 

[XanderBuilt]

Saz, get Supple Leopard. Kino.

 

[sazuro]

Saz, get Supple Leopard. Kino.

Already got

 

[lee_tired_sheep]

Rippedbody.jp does online consults. Guy gets results.

 

[galapogos]

Holy crap you 2 certainly got into your own midnight rendezvous!

 

[sazuro]

Holy crap you 2 certainly got into your own midnight rendezvous!

the fun only starts after midnight

 

[kebinu]

the fun only starts after midnight

This guy is doing pt now. pm him to find out more.

 

[jokerk]

Since you don't have the budget(most PT rates are about $40 to $90 per session), you could learn it(health and fitness, lifting) on your own. At the same time, post your queries here. Many experienced guys here to help out with your goals

LOL Jokerk, that was funny

I'm considering a personal trainer for the reasons below:

1) Correcting me on proper form. Some of the exercises like the bent-over barbell row and deadlift seems to be quite complex to achieve proper form. I saw the youtube vids where there's so many steps to position yourself before lifting. I realized my deadlift form is kinda off.

2) I'm starting to wonder if the Six-pack-shortcut thing is suitable for me.
In Phase 2 of the routine (I'm in Phase 1 now), Mike says to workout 6 days a week. Problem is: if workout 6 days a week every week, I don't think my muscles can recover fast enough at all.

3) A personal trainer can also give me tips on what to eat practically. IMO, it's just not practical to eat those healthy meals ALL THE TIME. You alienate people over time (colleagues, friends & family) and when I see guy eating super clean food all day (salad + chicken and berries), makes me want to puke.

4) Also, a trainer can also customize the workout plan better for me.

Tks!

1 and 2) I suggest to move on from Mike Chang. Learn the basic lifts. No PT? Record your lifts and post it here. The community will help to fix your form.

3) You'd want to start by eating right. There's more to healthy nutrition than "salads and chicken". Eat more greens,healthy fats and protein(clearly lacking in your diet). Avoid sugary and wheat products(this includes bread),hawker food(if you can). If your parents are still cooking for you, the least you could do is buy healthy food for them to cook as well. This benefits the whole family.

How to Eat According to the Primal Blueprint | Mark's Daily Apple

Your current diet needs an overhaul to be honest. But i'd advise to apply changes slowly into your diet if you aren't disciplined enough to make real changes.

4) You need a simple training plan, not something elaborate and complicated. Some logs here to seek reference from.

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/health-fitness-corner-48/hiei02-s-path-glory-4254419.html

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/health-fitness-corner-48/soteyhs-worklog-4279755.html

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/health-fitness-corner-48/joepilots-sl5x5-log-4352056-7.html

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/health-fitness-corner-48/lifting-workout-log-restart-4241559-10.html

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/health-fitness-corner-48/callmezen-training-log-4196539.html

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/health-fitness-corner-48/garyyyyts-sl5x5-4357229-9.html

lastly, this is only going to work if you start finding solutions rather than excuses for what you can and cannot do.

 

[stoneblackdragon]

$100 a month, get whey protein (about 60) 2 scoops a day

and start on stronglifts, starting strength 3 times a week = 7.50 at clubfit a week. $30 a month.

do SOME pullups/pushups/bodyweight squats/glutebridges/planks in your room on the four days you are not lifting.

if you really do it. your body will change

 

[xeonboy]

Hi guys! Tks for the feedback. I'll start looking into the stronglift 5 x 5 now. Tks again!

Btw, a side question. I noticed quite often in the gym that there's many guys (especially younger ones, like the poly crowd), whereby their upper body and arms are very buff and huge, but their legs (especially lower legs) seems underdeveloped (calf muscles is really thin and can be mistaken for a teenage girl's legs).

Anyone noticed this? Been seeing this quite often. Not sure if it's because they never train legs at all or what.

 

[jokerk]

Hi guys! Tks for the feedback. I'll start looking into the stronglift 5 x 5 now. Tks again!

Btw, a side question. I noticed quite often in the gym that there's many guys (especially younger ones, like the poly crowd), whereby their upper body and arms are very buff and huge, but their legs (especially lower legs) seems underdeveloped (calf muscles is really thin and can be mistaken for a teenage girl's legs).

Anyone noticed this? Been seeing this quite often. Not sure if it's because they never train legs at all or what.

Focus on yourself before looking at the faults of others

 

[sazuro]

Focus on yourself before looking at the faults of others

Indeed.

I've noticed lots of guys in DYEL mode commenting and criticizing "upper-body dominant" males because of their legs.

If they choose to prioritize upper body, it's their choice.

If someone

1. Doesn't lift
2. Lifts but looks like DYEL
3. Is a lump of lard

He ought to keep his comments to himself.

 

[lee_tired_sheep]

Indeed.

I've noticed lots of guys in DYEL mode commenting and criticizing "upper-body dominant" males because of their legs.

If they choose to prioritize upper body, it's their choice.

If someone

1. Doesn't lift
2. Lifts but looks like DYEL
3. Is a lump of lard

He ought to keep his comments to himself.

Exactly. People in glass houses...

 

[TheGhost]

TS you might want to get a PT to access your mobility/posture etc. before jumping into Stronglift. At least make sure your hip mobility and glute activation is not too cui, otherwise all the squatting from Stronglift might lead to injuries later on.

 

[galapogos]

I actually didn't see xeonboy posting demeaning comments about these chicken-legged people (there, I just did it, but in my defense, I DO even lift). What I saw was a question that could be genuine. Anyway, in response to this question, it could be due to many factors:
1. They don't train legs.
2. They train legs, but they train them wrongly/much less than upper body/as an afterthought
3. Their skeletal structure and muscle insertions(i.e. "genetics") make it less favorable for them to put on muscle or for muscle to look sizable.

 

[xeonboy]

Ok, tks guys.

I've just downloaded the stronglift 5x5 last night and will try it tonight if I can. Hopefully not too many people hog the bench press. Tried the empty Olympic barbell for the first time last weekend and it was heavy as ****.

Btw, that was a genuine question which I was quite curious about for some time LOL I should have worded it more politely. My bad.

Tks!

 

[certainsum1]

Ok, tks guys.

I've just downloaded the stronglift 5x5 last night and will try it tonight if I can. Hopefully not too many people hog the bench press. Tried the empty Olympic barbell for the first time last weekend and it was heavy as ****.

Btw, that was a genuine question which I was quite curious about for some time LOL I should have worded it more politely. My bad.

Tks!

bench is not an issue, people normally don't hog it too long and easier to share.
for me the problem is the squat rack