Hey everybody, 6D here and I think that the title of this thread is going to be the only part that's a joke.
Although I guessssssss the "weekly" discussion was about physical fitness, that's weekly, and I think it would be a good idea to have a thread where we can all talk about getting into shape that doesn't really have a set of guidelines. More actually discussing, as opposed to responding to questions.
I think that physical fitness is one of the most important things one can do both for physical health and overall well-being. I was never huge on fitness, but over the past two years or so I have become extremely devoted to basketball, and this focus has led me to change my lifestyle completely. Though I am no fitness guru, being that I'm not truly in great shape myself, fitness has become something that I think about a lot, and greatly enjoy.
As far as rules go, I don't think it's too hard. Don't be a jerk, we're all here to improve ourselves, and I think that rudeness is unneeded here even more so than it is unneeded in the rest of the forums, especially when it comes to appearance. Also, put images (especially of yourself) in hide tags. Lastly, don't be too hard on yourself! As I said, we're all here to learn, and there's absolutely no shame in being a begginner or asking for help.
As for me, I typically spend anywhere from 1-3 hours in the gym a day. I'm getting into lifting, as well as running. I'm currently doing a 4-day-a-week routine, with running and actually playing basketball everyday.
I'm also looking to add deadlifts to my routine, as well as probably an overhead press (military press). After my lift I do cardio, which consists of a 5 minute warmup on the stairs then 15 on-court windsprints with 1 minute in between. After I do that, I try and find a pickup game but if I can't, I shoot free-throws for about 10 minutes and then just shoot around at game speed for as long as time allows.
So yeah, I'm a noob, having only 125 lbs on my 5'9" frame, so although I'm trying to seem a little experienced so that people feel they can ask stuff in this thread, I'm always looking to improve as well, so if you've been lifting or whatever for a long time, please do drop by and give advice!
Although I guessssssss the "weekly" discussion was about physical fitness, that's weekly, and I think it would be a good idea to have a thread where we can all talk about getting into shape that doesn't really have a set of guidelines. More actually discussing, as opposed to responding to questions.
I think that physical fitness is one of the most important things one can do both for physical health and overall well-being. I was never huge on fitness, but over the past two years or so I have become extremely devoted to basketball, and this focus has led me to change my lifestyle completely. Though I am no fitness guru, being that I'm not truly in great shape myself, fitness has become something that I think about a lot, and greatly enjoy.
As far as rules go, I don't think it's too hard. Don't be a jerk, we're all here to improve ourselves, and I think that rudeness is unneeded here even more so than it is unneeded in the rest of the forums, especially when it comes to appearance. Also, put images (especially of yourself) in hide tags. Lastly, don't be too hard on yourself! As I said, we're all here to learn, and there's absolutely no shame in being a begginner or asking for help.
As for me, I typically spend anywhere from 1-3 hours in the gym a day. I'm getting into lifting, as well as running. I'm currently doing a 4-day-a-week routine, with running and actually playing basketball everyday.
Monday/Thursday
- Incline Bench Press (5x10)
- Decline bench press (3x10)
- Chest fly (3x10)
- Dumbbell Diamonds (4x10)
- One leg squats (5x10 on each leg, alternating)
- Leg extension (3x8)
- Calf raise (1x40)
- Decline crunch (1x40)
- Butterfly sit-ups (2x10)
- Plank (1 min)
- Cardio
Tuesday/Friday:
- Pullups (4x10)
- Dumbell Row (5x10 on each arm)
- Bicep curls (5x10, 1x15 on each arm, alternating)
- Dumbell shrug (3x10)
- Hyperextensions (2x10)
- Lying leg curls (3x10)
- Decline crunch (1x40)
- Cardio
- Incline Bench Press (5x10)
- Decline bench press (3x10)
- Chest fly (3x10)
- Dumbbell Diamonds (4x10)
- One leg squats (5x10 on each leg, alternating)
- Leg extension (3x8)
- Calf raise (1x40)
- Decline crunch (1x40)
- Butterfly sit-ups (2x10)
- Plank (1 min)
- Cardio
Tuesday/Friday:
- Pullups (4x10)
- Dumbell Row (5x10 on each arm)
- Bicep curls (5x10, 1x15 on each arm, alternating)
- Dumbell shrug (3x10)
- Hyperextensions (2x10)
- Lying leg curls (3x10)
- Decline crunch (1x40)
- Cardio
I'm also looking to add deadlifts to my routine, as well as probably an overhead press (military press). After my lift I do cardio, which consists of a 5 minute warmup on the stairs then 15 on-court windsprints with 1 minute in between. After I do that, I try and find a pickup game but if I can't, I shoot free-throws for about 10 minutes and then just shoot around at game speed for as long as time allows.
So yeah, I'm a noob, having only 125 lbs on my 5'9" frame, so although I'm trying to seem a little experienced so that people feel they can ask stuff in this thread, I'm always looking to improve as well, so if you've been lifting or whatever for a long time, please do drop by and give advice!
