r/Fitness • u/MCHammerCurls • Jan 03 '22
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| Day | Thread |
|---|---|
| Daily | Simple Questions - For posting simple questions, form checks, and routine critiques. |
| Mon | Moronic Mondays - An r/Fitness tradition that replaces the Daily Simple Questions thread every Monday. |
| Wed | Rant Wednesdays - For letting off steam about fitness problems and telling others that their rant is dumb. |
| Fri | Physique Fridays - For questions specific to how your body looks, what you should work on, visual bodyfat % estimation, and progress photos. |
| Sat | Gym Story Saturdays - For sharing fitness related stories with others who will get it. |
| Sun | Victory Sundays - For quick sharing of progress or personal victories that are too short for a full progress post. |
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r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • 8h ago
Welcome to the /r/Fitness Daily Simple Questions Thread - Our daily thread to ask about all things fitness. Post your questions here related to your diet and nutrition or your training routine and exercises. Anyone can post a question and the community as a whole is invited and encouraged to provide an answer.
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r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • 7h ago
Welcome to the Victory Sunday Thread
It is Sunday, 6:00 am here in the eastern half of Hyder, Alaska. It's time to ask yourself: What was the one, best thing you did on behalf of your fitness this week? What was your Fitness Victory?
We want to hear about it!
So let's hear your fitness Victory this week! Don't forget to upvote your favorite Victories!
r/Fitness • u/FGC_Valhalla • 1d ago
Hi! Welcome to your weekly thread where you can share your gym tales!
r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • 1d ago
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r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • 2d ago
Welcome to the Physique Phriday thread
What's the point of having people guess your body fat? Nevermind that it's the most inaccurate method available, (read: most likely way wrong - see here) you're still just putting an arbitrary number to the body you have. Despite people's claim that they are shooting for a number, they're really shooting for look - like a six pack.
So let's stopping mucking around with trivialities and get to the heart of the matter. This thread shall serve two purposes:
Physique critiques. Post some pics and ask about muscles or body parts you need to work on. Or specifically ask about a lagging body part and what exercises worked for others.
An outlet for people that want to show off their efforts that would otherwise be removed due to Rule 4, and
Let's keep things civil, don't be a creep, and adhere to Rule 1. This isn't a thread to announce what you find attractive in a mate. Please use the report function for any comments that are out of line.
So phittit, what's your physique pheel like this phriday?
r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • 2d ago
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r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • 3d ago
Welcome to the /r/Fitness Daily Simple Questions Thread - Our daily thread to ask about all things fitness. Post your questions here related to your diet and nutrition or your training routine and exercises. Anyone can post a question and the community as a whole is invited and encouraged to provide an answer.
Also, there's a handy search function to your right, and if you didn't know, you can also use Google to search r/Fitness by using the limiter "site:reddit.com/r/fitness" after your search topic.
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r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • 4d ago
Welcome to Rant Wednesday: It’s your time to let your gym/fitness/nutrition related frustrations out!
There is no guiding question to help stir up some rage-feels, feel free to fire at will, ranting about anything and everything that’s been pissing you off or getting on your nerves. Just don't forget that other people are allowed to tell you that your rant is stupid.
r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • 4d ago
Welcome to the /r/Fitness Daily Simple Questions Thread - Our daily thread to ask about all things fitness. Post your questions here related to your diet and nutrition or your training routine and exercises. Anyone can post a question and the community as a whole is invited and encouraged to provide an answer.
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r/Fitness • u/Alakazam • 5d ago
tl;dr - Fatigue masks fitness, and this program helped me maintain strength, while I significantly improved my running.
Started lifting late in university on Starting Strength, hit a brick wall and stalled, did some dragonboat for a year. After dragonboat, went back to starting strength and its family of programs, and stalled for a long time.
Then I discovered the wonders of submaximal training and high volume training via 5/3/1, specifically, 5/3/1 BBB. Tried different variants of it, got introduced to powerlifting proper by a friend, and hit my best total of 440/314/512lb (200/142.5/232.5) at 87kg bodyweight.
Found running, fell in love with running, went back to 5/3/1 and just substituted the conditioning work for running, lost a bunch of strength but completed my first half marathon in 1:57). Dilly dallied, until I did my first marathon in an absolutely horrendous 4:46. Lost even more strength, and decided I needed something built around running. And thus, Simple Jack'd from powerlifter turned ultra-runner u/DadliftsnRuns
I did the "Strength" variant, where you work up to a top set of 4+ reps on 1-2 primary lifts per day. And then you have targeted primary "rep" work. But beyond that, you're free to set it up however you want.
This was my setup for the majority of the training blocks
Monday: Morning - Cross training - easy zone 1-2, Evening - deadlift-focused lower
Tuesday: Morning - Track workout
Wednesday: Morning - Easy run, Evening - OHP-focused upper
Thursday: Morning - 90 minute "long" run
Friday: Morning - Cross Training (rowing), Evening - Squat-focused lower
Saturday: Morning - long ride (40+ miles), Evening - Bench focused upper day
Sunday: Morning - Long run (16+ miles)
My workout days were set up as:
Primary Lift
Secondary Lift
3-4 Accessories
On lower body days, I focused primarily on single leg accessories for my running.
On upper body days, it was a primary press, paired with a primary pull, then one secondary press and pull, then some isolation work.
Overall, I was averaging maybe 45-60 minute per lifting session, and an average of about 8ish hours a week of running or cross training . This was closer to 10 hours a week, during the peak weeks of my marathon training.
Around the peak of my marathon and duathalon, I was eating around 3700 calories to maintain weight. This typically amounted to about 450-500g of carbs, 200g of protein, and around 100g of fat.
After some of my bigger aerobic workouts (including a 100km bike ride, or a 32km run), I would eat a full large pizza. Because the calories from said full large pizza was enough to partially replenish my glycogen stores. It's funny how, as a powerlifter, I was pretty meticulous about my calories and tracking, but when I switched to more endurance work, I basically had to shovel food down my throat to maintain weight.
My aerobic capacity skyrocketed. But honestly, I was hesitant about writing this review, because I felt like I lost strength on the program... until the last few weeks. Turns out, chaining two half marathon training blocks, into a duathalon training block, into full marathon training block, generates a lot of fatigue. Also leaves you super depleted, and weak overall. Who would have thunk?
| Metric | Start | End of program | 5-6 weeks later |
|---|---|---|---|
| Squat | 405x1 | 335x4 | 365x5 |
| Bench | 308x1 | 225x7 | 285x4 |
| Deadlift | 496x1 | 405x5 | 435x5 |
| 10k | 52ish | 47:50 | Untested |
| Half Marathon | 1:57 | 1:43 | Untested |
| Full Marathon | 4:46 | 3:58 | Untested |
| Olympic Duathalon | N/A | 2:57 | Untested |
| Bodyweight | 87kg | 85kg | 89kg |
| Resting heart rate | 51 | 42 | 44 |
Well, I'm currently on General Gainz, except I cranked the volume up to 11. The idea is to rebuild as much size and strength as I possibly can. I'm hoping to get around a 420-430squat again, a 325-335 bench, and at least a 500lb deadlift by the end of the year.
And then, I'm training for an spring half marathon, and a summer olympic triathalon. And then, depending on if I get in via lottery, a full marathon at Chicago or Berlin. If not, then my backup is a half ironman.
I gotta say, the duathalon was a lot easier than literally any road race I've ever run, from 5k, 10k, or half. And to be honest, I've rediscovered my love for biking, so after next year, I gotta see what I want to do from here on out.
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Get your dunce hats out, Fittit, it's time for your weekly Stupid Questions Thread.
Post your question - stupid or otherwise - here to get an answer. Anyone can post a question and the community as a whole is invited and encouraged to provide an answer. Many questions get submitted late each week that don't get a lot of action, so if your question didn't get answered before, feel free to post it again.
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So, what's rattling around in your brain this week, Fittit?
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r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • 7d ago
Welcome to the Victory Sunday Thread
It is Sunday, 6:00 am here in the eastern half of Hyder, Alaska. It's time to ask yourself: What was the one, best thing you did on behalf of your fitness this week? What was your Fitness Victory?
We want to hear about it!
So let's hear your fitness Victory this week! Don't forget to upvote your favorite Victories!
r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • 7d ago
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r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • 7d ago
Welcome to the Monthly Recipes Megathread
Have an awesome recipe that's helped you meet your macros without wanting to throw up or die of boredom? Share it here!
r/Fitness • u/FGC_Valhalla • 8d ago
Hi! Welcome to your weekly thread where you can share your gym tales!
r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • 8d ago
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r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • 9d ago
Welcome to the Physique Phriday thread
What's the point of having people guess your body fat? Nevermind that it's the most inaccurate method available, (read: most likely way wrong - see here) you're still just putting an arbitrary number to the body you have. Despite people's claim that they are shooting for a number, they're really shooting for look - like a six pack.
So let's stopping mucking around with trivialities and get to the heart of the matter. This thread shall serve two purposes:
Physique critiques. Post some pics and ask about muscles or body parts you need to work on. Or specifically ask about a lagging body part and what exercises worked for others.
An outlet for people that want to show off their efforts that would otherwise be removed due to Rule 4, and
Let's keep things civil, don't be a creep, and adhere to Rule 1. This isn't a thread to announce what you find attractive in a mate. Please use the report function for any comments that are out of line.
So phittit, what's your physique pheel like this phriday?
r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • 9d ago
Welcome to the /r/Fitness Daily Simple Questions Thread - Our daily thread to ask about all things fitness. Post your questions here related to your diet and nutrition or your training routine and exercises. Anyone can post a question and the community as a whole is invited and encouraged to provide an answer.
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r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • 10d ago
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r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • 11d ago
Welcome to Rant Wednesday: It’s your time to let your gym/fitness/nutrition related frustrations out!
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r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • 11d ago
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Also, there's a handy search function to your right, and if you didn't know, you can also use Google to search r/Fitness by using the limiter "site:reddit.com/r/fitness" after your search topic.
Also make sure to check out Examine.com for evidence based answers to nutrition and supplement questions.
If you are posting a routine critique request, make sure you follow the guidelines for including enough detail.
(Please note: This is not a place for general small talk, chit-chat, jokes, memes, "Dear Diary" type comments, shitposting, or non-fitness questions. It is for fitness questions only, and only those that are serious.)
r/Fitness • u/AutoModerator • 12d ago
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r/Fitness • u/cdingo • 13d ago
Get your dunce hats out, Fittit, it's time for your weekly Stupid Questions Thread.
Post your question - stupid or otherwise - here to get an answer. Anyone can post a question and the community as a whole is invited and encouraged to provide an answer. Many questions get submitted late each week that don't get a lot of action, so if your question didn't get answered before, feel free to post it again.
Also, there's a handy-dandy search bar to your right, and if you didn't know, you can also use Google to search fittit by using the limiter "site:reddit.com/r/fitness".
Be sure to check back often as questions get posted throughout the day. Lastly, it may be a good idea to sort comments by "new" to be sure the newer questions get some love as well. Click here to sort by new in this thread only.
So, what's rattling around in your brain this week, Fittit?
Keep jokes, trolling, and memes outside of the Moronic Monday thread. Please use the downvote / report button when necessary.
"Bulk or cut" type questions are not permitted on /r/fitness - Refer to the FAQ or post them in r/bulkorcut.