The Fitness Thread

[Desert Rat]

I like fitness.

Like trying to fitness whole piece of pizza in my mouth....lol

J/k.

I hate gyms but I hike a lot. Did 11.1 miles yesterday on the trails.

[solidus]

I compete in NPC Physique. Started hitting it hard for my first comp 3 yrs ago and never looked back. Currently cutting for this season. My walk around off season weight is 205 or so but last competition I competed at 155 due to a bad cut on Keto. I'm doing keto again this time but so far I'm down to 178 from 206 7 weeks ago. I start cardio in about two weeks. If you want mass drop the running and try HITT sprints or just 45 min on the treadmill after workouts 3x a week. Running will affect holding muscle mass.

[JLarson]

Originally Posted by solidus

I compete in NPC Physique. Started hitting it hard for my first comp 3 yrs ago and never looked back. Currently cutting for this season. My walk around off season weight is 205 or so but last competition I competed at 155 due to a bad cut on Keto. I'm doing keto again this time but so far I'm down to 178 from 206 7 weeks ago. I start cardio in about two weeks. If you want mass drop the running and try HITT sprints or just 45 min on the treadmill after workouts 3x a week. Running will affect holding muscle mass.

My running is a mixture of HIIT and longer stretches at an even pace. I've tried keto diets before (and like the results) but at this point in time it's not practical. Too many meals with family and friends to demand people adjust their cooking for my needs.

What kind of lifting routine do you like?

[solidus]

Originally Posted by JLarson

My running is a mixture of HIIT and longer stretches at an even pace. I've tried keto diets before (and like the results) but at this point in time it's not practical. Too many meals with family and friends to demand people adjust their cooking for my needs.

What kind of lifting routine do you like?

I have a basic split. I workLegs; Back and biceps; Chest and triceps. I give each group 72hrs and repeat. Off season I hit legs twice a week and for everything in the off season it's all about strength and size so I go heavy with 5x5s the first round of the week and 10-12 the second round. When I'm a few weeks out I D load and rep 25-30 . I'm 5'9 and start my cut at 206 which is my 15% walk around. Right now I'm at 176 shooting for 165 by May 12. Physique generally trains the same as any bodybuilder but without the insulin and growth. Generally speaking for myself as a Masters athlete (45+) it's easier than for the Open class but genetically I've been a bit more blessed. In June I start as a 50+ and I missed a pro card 2 years ago because of a broken femur but this year for sure I'll take one.

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[JLarson]

Originally Posted by Desert Rat

I like fitness.

Like trying to fitness whole piece of pizza in my mouth....lol

J/k.

I hate gyms but I hike a lot. Did 11.1 miles yesterday on the trails.

I'm a big fan of hiking. I didn't get out as much this past year due to massive life changes (bought a house, renovated said house, got married, bought car, modified car) but this next season should be great. Planning to hit the Grand Canyon of PA in a couple weeks. It's not as good as yours, but still fairly pretty