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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I am watching a fun documentary on youtube called I want abs here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ted-vl-Vd0 and his quest is to get ripped and the slogan is abs are made in the gym but revealed in the kitchen, it is all about being in a deficit for few months with increased training sessions with cardio, what is your view on it? I am currently dieting to get mine to the next level  |
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"Don’t you think this is much harder for women? I’d love to get a six pack just to see if I can, but don’t want to lose my curves. Dilemma  "
It might be abit harder but it is possible as the process of getting them would take abit longer time and yes a dilemma there too. I think it is as well possible to keep the curves the same time too. |
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"Don’t you think this is much harder for women? I’d love to get a six pack just to see if I can, but don’t want to lose my curves. Dilemma It might be abit harder but it is possible as the process of getting them would take abit longer time and yes a dilemma there too. I think it is as well possible to keep the curves the same time too. "
There are certainly curvy female athletes with abs.
Goes off to watch reruns of relay teams purely for research purposes...  |
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"Don’t you think this is much harder for women? I’d love to get a six pack just to see if I can, but don’t want to lose my curves. Dilemma "
When I used to dance, all of us were about a size 6-8 and muscular. Some had abs and some didn't. Others had more pronounced back muscles and others had more pronounced legs muscles or arm muscles. We were all doing pretty much the same excercise so I can only guess that it was perhaps just variation in where the little body fat we had lay. |
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"Just do 500 sit ups / a day your be ripped in a couple of months.
We are all lazy .... "
I'm not fucking lazy!
A life of family, cooking , cleaning and working a full time job + nursing sick and dying parents , takes all the time in the world...... but it doesn't make people lazy .... P.S. I am not offended , hurt or inconsolable.....
I'd love to be one of those with enough time to be following a passion all day every day.
I am knackered tho ...... life is what kills us in the end  |
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"Don’t you think this is much harder for women? I’d love to get a six pack just to see if I can, but don’t want to lose my curves. Dilemma It might be abit harder but it is possible as the process of getting them would take abit longer time and yes a dilemma there too. I think it is as well possible to keep the curves the same time too. "
Really? How? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I am watching a fun documentary on youtube called I want abs here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ted-vl-Vd0 and his quest is to get ripped and the slogan is abs are made in the gym but revealed in the kitchen, it is all about being in a deficit for few months with increased training sessions with cardio, what is your view on it? I am currently dieting to get mine to the next level "
What’s the next level, when your abs are on the outside ? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just do 500 sit ups / a day your be ripped in a couple of months.
We are all lazy ....
I'm not fucking lazy!
A life of family, cooking , cleaning and working a full time job + nursing sick and dying parents , takes all the time in the world...... but it doesn't make people lazy .... P.S. I am not offended , hurt or inconsolable.....
I'd love to be one of those with enough time to be following a passion all day every day.
I am knackered tho ...... life is what kills us in the end "
You gotta make time . Not list all the reasons why you can’t.
It’s one of those things that you either want to do, Or just find a reason not too... no offence.
I do shift work so in the same boat knackered most of the time. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Don’t you think this is much harder for women? I’d love to get a six pack just to see if I can, but don’t want to lose my curves. Dilemma It might be abit harder but it is possible as the process of getting them would take abit longer time and yes a dilemma there too. I think it is as well possible to keep the curves the same time too.
Really? How?"
This is an interesting question. I've been training hard and my abs are slowly coming, and I do still have some curves, but I wonder if I am too slim now? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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My view is I dont need visible abs.
No benefit being a power lifter, bogyfat in the 15-20 % range priveds number of benefits in powerlifting.
They get plenty of work and are strong just not visible. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Don’t you think this is much harder for women? I’d love to get a six pack just to see if I can, but don’t want to lose my curves. Dilemma It might be abit harder but it is possible as the process of getting them would take abit longer time and yes a dilemma there too. I think it is as well possible to keep the curves the same time too.
There are certainly curvy female athletes with abs.
Goes off to watch reruns of relay teams purely for research purposes... "
That is right there are and a good example is miranda weiter she got abs with curves too  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think for women it’s body shape! I have abs but my fat is stored on my legs and bum not upper body!
Also diet helps and keep away from food that cause retention! |
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By *azpiz1Man
over a year ago
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Mine are just about visible in the right light...
I have good core strength, and eat just enough / do enough exercise to keep a tummy from forming - good enough for me!
Personally, I prefer curves on a woman to muscle, but each to thier own! |
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Not everyone has a six pack, or an 8pack.
Some people have asymmetrical abs (not pefectectly formed)
Some people have 4packs.
Genuinely ectomorphic body types have the best ab formations (guys who started off really skinny). And endomorphic body types (naturally big and circular) have the worst.
Although they're always genetic freaks and everyone's body is made different |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Totally agree. Life gets in the way. Iam not that vain to spend all my free time sculpting the imagined perfect body.
Each to thier own. Some people like the ripped look, some dont. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I would have a cracking set of abs if I didn't have such a sweet tooth and I could be more disciplined when it comes to food! I'm 38 now and I dont think I'll ever be ripped. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I would have a cracking set of abs if I didn't have such a sweet tooth and I could be more disciplined when it comes to food! I'm 38 now and I dont think I'll ever be ripped."
Your body is fucking perfect and sexy |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I would have a cracking set of abs if I didn't have such a sweet tooth and I could be more disciplined when it comes to food! I'm 38 now and I dont think I'll ever be ripped.
Your body is fucking perfect and sexy"
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I only have them because of the sports I do which mean I need to use a lot of core strength! If I didn’t have those interests I wouldn’t have abs it’s that simple. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I am watching a fun documentary on youtube called I want abs here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ted-vl-Vd0 and his quest is to get ripped and the slogan is abs are made in the gym but revealed in the kitchen, it is all about being in a deficit for few months with increased training sessions with cardio, what is your view on it? I am currently dieting to get mine to the next level "
I've already got abs. They're just well hidden. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I am watching a fun documentary on youtube called I want abs here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ted-vl-Vd0 and his quest is to get ripped and the slogan is abs are made in the gym but revealed in the kitchen, it is all about being in a deficit for few months with increased training sessions with cardio, what is your view on it? I am currently dieting to get mine to the next level
What’s the next level, when your abs are on the outside ? "
No but to get the 6pack even more defined and as well for the veins to show more on the whole body and the that is achieved when you reach single digit body fat levels. I am looking to get to about 8% which is the sweet spot there. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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it’s all about the diet not so much the exercise, to get your abs to show you have to have almost zero body fat, good luck to anyone who is trying to achieve this look. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Everyone should build core strength whether you want abs or not. It's essential as it helps relieve back pain and maintains correct spinal curvature.
I have some visible ab muscles, but I'm not shredded. I'd rather eat and enjoy a night out every now and then than be super strict with a very low bf%.
The only people who care about being super shredded are other men in the gym lol. Flat stomach with some definition is good enough for most people |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I am watching a fun documentary on youtube called I want abs here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ted-vl-Vd0 and his quest is to get ripped and the slogan is abs are made in the gym but revealed in the kitchen, it is all about being in a deficit for few months with increased training sessions with cardio, what is your view on it? I am currently dieting to get mine to the next level "
so you are basically catfishing all the people on here with your profile picture ?
Because that picture is obviously not you if you don't have abs  |
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"I am watching a fun documentary on youtube called I want abs here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ted-vl-Vd0 and his quest is to get ripped and the slogan is abs are made in the gym but revealed in the kitchen, it is all about being in a deficit for few months with increased training sessions with cardio, what is your view on it? I am currently dieting to get mine to the next level "
I'd suggest for most the battle would be psychological commitment
Good luck on the next level it can be an emotional roller coaster x
For me , me ( not advice , my route)
I cut out almost all cardio the cardio I would do would be once a week 8 hrs mountaineering or 5 hr gnarly mountain biking
I wish you well
I'm currently maintaining my sanity with maintenance diet and more carbs than usual |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I am watching a fun documentary on youtube called I want abs here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ted-vl-Vd0 and his quest is to get ripped and the slogan is abs are made in the gym but revealed in the kitchen, it is all about being in a deficit for few months with increased training sessions with cardio, what is your view on it? I am currently dieting to get mine to the next level
so you are basically catfishing all the people on here with your profile picture ?
Because that picture is obviously not you if you don't have abs "
No ty I take that as a complement as it is my picture too. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I am watching a fun documentary on youtube called I want abs here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ted-vl-Vd0 and his quest is to get ripped and the slogan is abs are made in the gym but revealed in the kitchen, it is all about being in a deficit for few months with increased training sessions with cardio, what is your view on it? I am currently dieting to get mine to the next level
I'd suggest for most the battle would be psychological commitment
Good luck on the next level it can be an emotional roller coaster x
For me , me ( not advice , my route)
I cut out almost all cardio the cardio I would do would be once a week 8 hrs mountaineering or 5 hr gnarly mountain biking
I wish you well
I'm currently maintaining my sanity with maintenance diet and more carbs than usual "
Your approach is good too and ty pal and that is right it can be that too. I will do some carb loading as well and use different diet strategies along the way instead of using one way as it is more fun with different ways to go about it |
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"I am watching a fun documentary on youtube called I want abs here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ted-vl-Vd0 and his quest is to get ripped and the slogan is abs are made in the gym but revealed in the kitchen, it is all about being in a deficit for few months with increased training sessions with cardio, what is your view on it? I am currently dieting to get mine to the next level
I'd suggest for most the battle would be psychological commitment
Good luck on the next level it can be an emotional roller coaster x
For me , me ( not advice , my route)
I cut out almost all cardio the cardio I would do would be once a week 8 hrs mountaineering or 5 hr gnarly mountain biking
I wish you well
I'm currently maintaining my sanity with maintenance diet and more carbs than usual Your approach is good too and ty pal and that is right it can be that too. I will do some carb loading as well and use different diet strategies along the way instead of using one way as it is more fun with different ways to go about it "
The only right way is the one that keeps you happy and in the correct deficit (happy may be relative)
Enjoy the journey of self discovery  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Cheers shag but I’m happy in my dad bod!!!!
T"
Same here. Much as I want to lose a little weight and slim down a little, I have no desire to have 'abs'
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By *m3232Man
over a year ago
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"It’s extremely hard to get abs as a woman  "
It’s the same effort for men and women but it’s probably less intimidating for and man to go to the gym. Most of it is in the kitchen with the diet.
Great body you have in your pictures |
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"It’s extremely hard to get abs as a woman
It’s the same effort for men and women but it’s probably less intimidating for and man to go to the gym. Most of it is in the kitchen with the diet.
Great body you have in your pictures "
it’s definitely not the same as a women’s body is not made to have abs read about it |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Wouldn't we all have great abs if there was a dedicated guaranteed sex position to get them? "
This should be a new thread, name a muscle to work on, now name a sex position to target that muscle! |
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By *uzzy NavelWoman
over a year ago
so near and yet so far.... |
"Wouldn't we all have great abs if there was a dedicated guaranteed sex position to get them?
This should be a new thread, name a muscle to work on, now name a sex position to target that muscle! "
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"Wouldn't we all have great abs if there was a dedicated guaranteed sex position to get them?
This should be a new thread, name a muscle to work on, now name a sex position to target that muscle! "
Need something for my quad and gluts |
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"It’s extremely hard to get abs as a woman
It’s the same effort for men and women but it’s probably less intimidating for and man to go to the gym. Most of it is in the kitchen with the diet.
Great body you have in your pictures "
Women naturally have higher body fat percentage. |
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"Wouldn't we all have great abs if there was a dedicated guaranteed sex position to get them?
This should be a new thread, name a muscle to work on, now name a sex position to target that muscle! "
And may we ask which positions you've frequented to achieve those results, Mr Swim? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Wouldn't we all have great abs if there was a dedicated guaranteed sex position to get them?
This should be a new thread, name a muscle to work on, now name a sex position to target that muscle!
Need something for my quad and gluts"
How long have you got 
Cock squat, anal hip thrusts, squat jumps onto a cock lol.. health and safety not guaranteed! |
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"It’s extremely hard to get abs as a woman
It’s the same effort for men and women but it’s probably less intimidating for and man to go to the gym. Most of it is in the kitchen with the diet.
Great body you have in your pictures "
Why would it be less intimidating for men to go to the gym? I love these sorts of over generalisation |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"It’s extremely hard to get abs as a woman
It’s the same effort for men and women but it’s probably less intimidating for and man to go to the gym. Most of it is in the kitchen with the diet.
Great body you have in your pictures "
Its not necessarily the same effort given that women naturally hold more body fat than men. |
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"It’s extremely hard to get abs as a woman
It’s the same effort for men and women but it’s probably less intimidating for and man to go to the gym. Most of it is in the kitchen with the diet.
Great body you have in your pictures
Why would it be less intimidating for men to go to the gym? I love these sorts of over generalisation "
I'm guessing he's suggesting that gyms tend to be male-dominated forums so maybe more intimidating for some women.
I think he's partly right, but it's still a bit of a generalisation. many men are also intimidated by the gym environment although is suspect that they're less likely to admit it. |
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"It’s extremely hard to get abs as a woman
It’s the same effort for men and women but it’s probably less intimidating for and man to go to the gym. Most of it is in the kitchen with the diet.
Great body you have in your pictures
Why would it be less intimidating for men to go to the gym? I love these sorts of over generalisation
I'm guessing he's suggesting that gyms tend to be male-dominated forums so maybe more intimidating for some women.
I think he's partly right, but it's still a bit of a generalisation. many men are also intimidated by the gym environment although is suspect that they're less likely to admit it. "
And plenty of us lasses are 0% intimidated by gyms and I'm the only person (of any gender) that trains from a wheelchair at my gym. Obviously I get stared at, but zero fucks given. Plenty of people are intimidated but like you say, maybe guys are less willing to admit? |
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"It’s extremely hard to get abs as a woman
It’s the same effort for men and women but it’s probably less intimidating for and man to go to the gym. Most of it is in the kitchen with the diet.
Great body you have in your pictures
Why would it be less intimidating for men to go to the gym? I love these sorts of over generalisation
I'm guessing he's suggesting that gyms tend to be male-dominated forums so maybe more intimidating for some women.
I think he's partly right, but it's still a bit of a generalisation. many men are also intimidated by the gym environment although is suspect that they're less likely to admit it.
And plenty of us lasses are 0% intimidated by gyms and I'm the only person (of any gender) that trains from a wheelchair at my gym. Obviously I get stared at, but zero fucks given. Plenty of people are intimidated but like you say, maybe guys are less willing to admit? "
You all need to stop this line of thinking, the more intimidating the better, live to rise, surpass, if it was easy it would be crap ?? |
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"It’s extremely hard to get abs as a woman
It’s the same effort for men and women but it’s probably less intimidating for and man to go to the gym. Most of it is in the kitchen with the diet.
Great body you have in your pictures
Why would it be less intimidating for men to go to the gym? I love these sorts of over generalisation
I'm guessing he's suggesting that gyms tend to be male-dominated forums so maybe more intimidating for some women.
I think he's partly right, but it's still a bit of a generalisation. many men are also intimidated by the gym environment although is suspect that they're less likely to admit it.
And plenty of us lasses are 0% intimidated by gyms and I'm the only person (of any gender) that trains from a wheelchair at my gym. Obviously I get stared at, but zero fucks given. Plenty of people are intimidated but like you say, maybe guys are less willing to admit?
You all need to stop this line of thinking, the more intimidating the better, live to rise, surpass, if it was easy it would be crap ??"
¿Qué?  |
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"It’s extremely hard to get abs as a woman
It’s the same effort for men and women but it’s probably less intimidating for and man to go to the gym. Most of it is in the kitchen with the diet.
Great body you have in your pictures
Why would it be less intimidating for men to go to the gym? I love these sorts of over generalisation
I'm guessing he's suggesting that gyms tend to be male-dominated forums so maybe more intimidating for some women.
I think he's partly right, but it's still a bit of a generalisation. many men are also intimidated by the gym environment although is suspect that they're less likely to admit it.
And plenty of us lasses are 0% intimidated by gyms and I'm the only person (of any gender) that trains from a wheelchair at my gym. Obviously I get stared at, but zero fucks given. Plenty of people are intimidated but like you say, maybe guys are less willing to admit?
You all need to stop this line of thinking, the more intimidating the better, live to rise, surpass, if it was easy it would be crap ??
¿Qué? "
Or don’t |
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"It’s extremely hard to get abs as a woman
It’s the same effort for men and women but it’s probably less intimidating for and man to go to the gym. Most of it is in the kitchen with the diet.
Great body you have in your pictures
Why would it be less intimidating for men to go to the gym? I love these sorts of over generalisation
I'm guessing he's suggesting that gyms tend to be male-dominated forums so maybe more intimidating for some women.
I think he's partly right, but it's still a bit of a generalisation. many men are also intimidated by the gym environment although is suspect that they're less likely to admit it.
And plenty of us lasses are 0% intimidated by gyms and I'm the only person (of any gender) that trains from a wheelchair at my gym. Obviously I get stared at, but zero fucks given. Plenty of people are intimidated but like you say, maybe guys are less willing to admit?
You all need to stop this line of thinking, the more intimidating the better, live to rise, surpass, if it was easy it would be crap ??
¿Qué?
Or don’t "
I didn't follow what you meant in the last message...... |
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"It’s extremely hard to get abs as a woman
It’s the same effort for men and women but it’s probably less intimidating for and man to go to the gym. Most of it is in the kitchen with the diet.
Great body you have in your pictures
Why would it be less intimidating for men to go to the gym? I love these sorts of over generalisation
I'm guessing he's suggesting that gyms tend to be male-dominated forums so maybe more intimidating for some women.
I think he's partly right, but it's still a bit of a generalisation. many men are also intimidated by the gym environment although is suspect that they're less likely to admit it.
And plenty of us lasses are 0% intimidated by gyms and I'm the only person (of any gender) that trains from a wheelchair at my gym. Obviously I get stared at, but zero fucks given. Plenty of people are intimidated but like you say, maybe guys are less willing to admit?
You all need to stop this line of thinking, the more intimidating the better, live to rise, surpass, if it was easy it would be crap ??
¿Qué?
Or don’t
I didn't follow what you meant in the last message...... "
Just how people can be put off something because they my find it intimidating, I don’t think anyone should let anything hold them back. |
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"It’s extremely hard to get abs as a woman
It’s the same effort for men and women but it’s probably less intimidating for and man to go to the gym. Most of it is in the kitchen with the diet.
Great body you have in your pictures
Why would it be less intimidating for men to go to the gym? I love these sorts of over generalisation
I'm guessing he's suggesting that gyms tend to be male-dominated forums so maybe more intimidating for some women.
I think he's partly right, but it's still a bit of a generalisation. many men are also intimidated by the gym environment although is suspect that they're less likely to admit it.
And plenty of us lasses are 0% intimidated by gyms and I'm the only person (of any gender) that trains from a wheelchair at my gym. Obviously I get stared at, but zero fucks given. Plenty of people are intimidated but like you say, maybe guys are less willing to admit?
You all need to stop this line of thinking, the more intimidating the better, live to rise, surpass, if it was easy it would be crap ??
¿Qué?
Or don’t
I didn't follow what you meant in the last message......
Just how people can be put off something because they my find it intimidating, I don’t think anyone should let anything hold them back."
Totally agree. But I'm the sort of person who gives zero fucks about most things, nothing intimidates me and so I find it perfectly OK to roll into the gym in my wheelchair and be stared at. But not everyone is like me (or you, by the sound of it?) |
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"It’s extremely hard to get abs as a woman
It’s the same effort for men and women but it’s probably less intimidating for and man to go to the gym. Most of it is in the kitchen with the diet.
Great body you have in your pictures
Why would it be less intimidating for men to go to the gym? I love these sorts of over generalisation
I'm guessing he's suggesting that gyms tend to be male-dominated forums so maybe more intimidating for some women.
I think he's partly right, but it's still a bit of a generalisation. many men are also intimidated by the gym environment although is suspect that they're less likely to admit it.
And plenty of us lasses are 0% intimidated by gyms and I'm the only person (of any gender) that trains from a wheelchair at my gym. Obviously I get stared at, but zero fucks given. Plenty of people are intimidated but like you say, maybe guys are less willing to admit?
You all need to stop this line of thinking, the more intimidating the better, live to rise, surpass, if it was easy it would be crap ??
¿Qué?
Or don’t
I didn't follow what you meant in the last message......
Just how people can be put off something because they my find it intimidating, I don’t think anyone should let anything hold them back.
Totally agree. But I'm the sort of person who gives zero fucks about most things, nothing intimidates me and so I find it perfectly OK to roll into the gym in my wheelchair and be stared at. But not everyone is like me (or you, by the sound of it?) "
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"It’s extremely hard to get abs as a woman
It’s the same effort for men and women but it’s probably less intimidating for and man to go to the gym. Most of it is in the kitchen with the diet.
Great body you have in your pictures
Why would it be less intimidating for men to go to the gym? I love these sorts of over generalisation
I'm guessing he's suggesting that gyms tend to be male-dominated forums so maybe more intimidating for some women.
I think he's partly right, but it's still a bit of a generalisation. many men are also intimidated by the gym environment although is suspect that they're less likely to admit it.
And plenty of us lasses are 0% intimidated by gyms and I'm the only person (of any gender) that trains from a wheelchair at my gym. Obviously I get stared at, but zero fucks given. Plenty of people are intimidated but like you say, maybe guys are less willing to admit?
You all need to stop this line of thinking, the more intimidating the better, live to rise, surpass, if it was easy it would be crap ??
¿Qué?
Or don’t
I didn't follow what you meant in the last message......
Just how people can be put off something because they my find it intimidating, I don’t think anyone should let anything hold them back.
Totally agree. But I'm the sort of person who gives zero fucks about most things, nothing intimidates me and so I find it perfectly OK to roll into the gym in my wheelchair and be stared at. But not everyone is like me (or you, by the sound of it?)
Why not ? "
Because everyone is different, some people have self esteem issues or are convinced they're going to be laughed at or something. We have to remember that not everyone sees the world the way we see it. |
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"It’s extremely hard to get abs as a woman
It’s the same effort for men and women but it’s probably less intimidating for and man to go to the gym. Most of it is in the kitchen with the diet.
Great body you have in your pictures
Why would it be less intimidating for men to go to the gym? I love these sorts of over generalisation
I'm guessing he's suggesting that gyms tend to be male-dominated forums so maybe more intimidating for some women.
I think he's partly right, but it's still a bit of a generalisation. many men are also intimidated by the gym environment although is suspect that they're less likely to admit it.
And plenty of us lasses are 0% intimidated by gyms and I'm the only person (of any gender) that trains from a wheelchair at my gym. Obviously I get stared at, but zero fucks given. Plenty of people are intimidated but like you say, maybe guys are less willing to admit?
You all need to stop this line of thinking, the more intimidating the better, live to rise, surpass, if it was easy it would be crap ??
¿Qué?
Or don’t
I didn't follow what you meant in the last message......
Just how people can be put off something because they my find it intimidating, I don’t think anyone should let anything hold them back.
Totally agree. But I'm the sort of person who gives zero fucks about most things, nothing intimidates me and so I find it perfectly OK to roll into the gym in my wheelchair and be stared at. But not everyone is like me (or you, by the sound of it?)
Why not ?
Because everyone is different, some people have self esteem issues or are convinced they're going to be laughed at or something. We have to remember that not everyone sees the world the way we see it. "
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Mr Heated, I think many people with low self esteem or confidence issues would like to be able to change it, but it does seem to be in the very psyche of some people. I'd say we should ensure gyms are as welcoming as possible so that newbies see that there's nothing to be scared of. I quite like the staring as I drag a prowler with 100kg on it behind my chair, but that's probably part of my exhibitionism - I also enjoy being watched in other scenarios |
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"Mr Heated, I think many people with low self esteem or confidence issues would like to be able to change it, but it does seem to be in the very psyche of some people. I'd say we should ensure gyms are as welcoming as possible so that newbies see that there's nothing to be scared of. I quite like the staring as I drag a prowler with 100kg on it behind my chair, but that's probably part of my exhibitionism - I also enjoy being watched in other scenarios
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"Mr Heated, I think many people with low self esteem or confidence issues would like to be able to change it, but it does seem to be in the very psyche of some people. I'd say we should ensure gyms are as welcoming as possible so that newbies see that there's nothing to be scared of. I quite like the staring as I drag a prowler with 100kg on it behind my chair, but that's probably part of my exhibitionism - I also enjoy being watched in other scenarios "
It is fantastic you enjoy the gym
Some can be intimidating to many some gyms can be welcoming to many some gyms can be soulless some vibrant
And any combination of any adjectives one can think of
However no one needs either a gym or cardio for building muscle and or fat reduction and ab revealing
Abs can be developed anywhere and only relative food intake will reveal them if they are not visible |
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"If nature wanted men to have six packs...................
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Many have got 6 packs in my town. 4 packs 8 packs and some alcohol even comes in 12 pack xx |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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Yes I always thought this was common knowledge , not just abs but body shaping in general 90% of the work is in the kitchen 10% in the gym.
It’s both reassuring and demoralising at the same time This is why keto and fasting works so well
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"Mr Heated, I think many people with low self esteem or confidence issues would like to be able to change it, but it does seem to be in the very psyche of some people. I'd say we should ensure gyms are as welcoming as possible so that newbies see that there's nothing to be scared of. I quite like the staring as I drag a prowler with 100kg on it behind my chair, but that's probably part of my exhibitionism - I also enjoy being watched in other scenarios
It is fantastic you enjoy the gym
Some can be intimidating to many some gyms can be welcoming to many some gyms can be soulless some vibrant
And any combination of any adjectives one can think of
However no one needs either a gym or cardio for building muscle and or fat reduction and ab revealing
Abs can be developed anywhere and only relative food intake will reveal them if they are not visible "
It can harder to keep building muscle once you lift above body weight , without a gym. I train using progressive resistance so need to keep feeling something heavier and heavier even for 1-2 reps or I’ll never gain the strength to lift that. If you’re benching 2 plates / 100k or above and the gym shuts you will lose mass - fact |
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"Mr Heated, I think many people with low self esteem or confidence issues would like to be able to change it, but it does seem to be in the very psyche of some people. I'd say we should ensure gyms are as welcoming as possible so that newbies see that there's nothing to be scared of. I quite like the staring as I drag a prowler with 100kg on it behind my chair, but that's probably part of my exhibitionism - I also enjoy being watched in other scenarios
It is fantastic you enjoy the gym
Some can be intimidating to many some gyms can be welcoming to many some gyms can be soulless some vibrant
And any combination of any adjectives one can think of
However no one needs either a gym or cardio for building muscle and or fat reduction and ab revealing
Abs can be developed anywhere and only relative food intake will reveal them if they are not visible
It can harder to keep building muscle once you lift above body weight , without a gym. I train using progressive resistance so need to keep feeling something heavier and heavier even for 1-2 reps or I’ll never gain the strength to lift that. If you’re benching 2 plates / 100k or above and the gym shuts you will lose mass - fact "
Gymnasts hardly ever use weights
Actually I'd suggest bodyweight exercises are harder than almost all but a deadlift
I can bench over 110 kg and still struggle with planche push ups
Not many can do bw handstand push up and same with strict pull up let alone a back leaver or iron cross
Weights for me are used as a progression to build up to bodyweight and then angles and leverages
How many single arm pulls can you do ? I can do a poor 2
Single arm wide push 3
In my opinion BW or gymnastic strength yoga callanetics are the king of strength and power that the gym weights help achieve with more simple progressions |
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"Mr Heated, I think many people with low self esteem or confidence issues would like to be able to change it, but it does seem to be in the very psyche of some people. I'd say we should ensure gyms are as welcoming as possible so that newbies see that there's nothing to be scared of. I quite like the staring as I drag a prowler with 100kg on it behind my chair, but that's probably part of my exhibitionism - I also enjoy being watched in other scenarios
It is fantastic you enjoy the gym
Some can be intimidating to many some gyms can be welcoming to many some gyms can be soulless some vibrant
And any combination of any adjectives one can think of
However no one needs either a gym or cardio for building muscle and or fat reduction and ab revealing
Abs can be developed anywhere and only relative food intake will reveal them if they are not visible
It can harder to keep building muscle once you lift above body weight , without a gym. I train using progressive resistance so need to keep feeling something heavier and heavier even for 1-2 reps or I’ll never gain the strength to lift that. If you’re benching 2 plates / 100k or above and the gym shuts you will lose mass - fact "
I do bench over that
Or more to point I use 47.5 dumbbells for reps thank you however my rings are up and mass is maintained. Isometric s can be great for maintaining sstrengthened muscle and volume for building |
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Mr Sensual Touch, if one has a condition that means the muscles in one leg have atrophied and don't move due to nerve damage, would you expect them to be able to perform the gymnastic moves you described? Eg I cannot perform a straight leg raise, I can't push or pull the leg even against gravity. I can't stand still on it and rely on it holding me up, I use a stick. Etc. Serious question, not a facetious one. |
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"Mr Heated, I think many people with low self esteem or confidence issues would like to be able to change it, but it does seem to be in the very psyche of some people. I'd say we should ensure gyms are as welcoming as possible so that newbies see that there's nothing to be scared of. I quite like the staring as I drag a prowler with 100kg on it behind my chair, but that's probably part of my exhibitionism - I also enjoy being watched in other scenarios
It is fantastic you enjoy the gym
Some can be intimidating to many some gyms can be welcoming to many some gyms can be soulless some vibrant
And any combination of any adjectives one can think of
However no one needs either a gym or cardio for building muscle and or fat reduction and ab revealing
Abs can be developed anywhere and only relative food intake will reveal them if they are not visible
It can harder to keep building muscle once you lift above body weight , without a gym. I train using progressive resistance so need to keep feeling something heavier and heavier even for 1-2 reps or I’ll never gain the strength to lift that. If you’re benching 2 plates / 100k or above and the gym shuts you will lose mass - fact
Gymnasts hardly ever use weights
Actually I'd suggest bodyweight exercises are harder than almost all but a deadlift
I can bench over 110 kg and still struggle with planche push ups
Not many can do bw handstand push up and same with strict pull up let alone a back leaver or iron cross
Weights for me are used as a progression to build up to bodyweight and then angles and leverages
How many single arm pulls can you do ? I can do a poor 2
Single arm wide push 3
In my opinion BW or gymnastic strength yoga callanetics are the king of strength and power that the gym weights help achieve with more simple progressions"
Get what you are saying and for most things with a bit of creativity yes, but struggle with chest.
Plus sometimes it just feels great to put on some hardcore thrash or DnB and just lift really heavy weights , relives the stress and simpler to get pumped ! |
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"Mr Heated, I think many people with low self esteem or confidence issues would like to be able to change it, but it does seem to be in the very psyche of some people. I'd say we should ensure gyms are as welcoming as possible so that newbies see that there's nothing to be scared of. I quite like the staring as I drag a prowler with 100kg on it behind my chair, but that's probably part of my exhibitionism - I also enjoy being watched in other scenarios
It is fantastic you enjoy the gym
Some can be intimidating to many some gyms can be welcoming to many some gyms can be soulless some vibrant
And any combination of any adjectives one can think of
However no one needs either a gym or cardio for building muscle and or fat reduction and ab revealing
Abs can be developed anywhere and only relative food intake will reveal them if they are not visible
It can harder to keep building muscle once you lift above body weight , without a gym. I train using progressive resistance so need to keep feeling something heavier and heavier even for 1-2 reps or I’ll never gain the strength to lift that. If you’re benching 2 plates / 100k or above and the gym shuts you will lose mass - fact
Gymnasts hardly ever use weights
Actually I'd suggest bodyweight exercises are harder than almost all but a deadlift
I can bench over 110 kg and still struggle with planche push ups
Not many can do bw handstand push up and same with strict pull up let alone a back leaver or iron cross
Weights for me are used as a progression to build up to bodyweight and then angles and leverages
How many single arm pulls can you do ? I can do a poor 2
Single arm wide push 3
In my opinion BW or gymnastic strength yoga callanetics are the king of strength and power that the gym weights help achieve with more simple progressions
Get what you are saying and for most things with a bit of creativity yes, but struggle with chest.
Plus sometimes it just feels great to put on some hardcore thrash or DnB and just lift really heavy weights , relives the stress and simpler to get pumped ! "
Seriously I'm a gym bunny I love to lift heavy yup it feels amazing
I was only commenting on efficacy
I did discover a truth though years ago that was I'd choose gym weights rather than certain bw moves because the gym was easier lol
My planche is still pretty pants and give me a 190 dead lift over a front leaver for 30 seconds any day
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By *imiUKMan
over a year ago
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I've dieted down to visible abs, but since
a)I've got an ileostomy which needed a laparotomy and therefore have a massive scar where my abs have been cut through, and they didn't line up after and so are "wonky"
And
b) I have loose skin where a hernia was
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"Mr Heated, I think many people with low self esteem or confidence issues would like to be able to change it, but it does seem to be in the very psyche of some people. I'd say we should ensure gyms are as welcoming as possible so that newbies see that there's nothing to be scared of. I quite like the staring as I drag a prowler with 100kg on it behind my chair, but that's probably part of my exhibitionism - I also enjoy being watched in other scenarios
It is fantastic you enjoy the gym
Some can be intimidating to many some gyms can be welcoming to many some gyms can be soulless some vibrant
And any combination of any adjectives one can think of
However no one needs either a gym or cardio for building muscle and or fat reduction and ab revealing
Abs can be developed anywhere and only relative food intake will reveal them if they are not visible
It can harder to keep building muscle once you lift above body weight , without a gym. I train using progressive resistance so need to keep feeling something heavier and heavier even for 1-2 reps or I’ll never gain the strength to lift that. If you’re benching 2 plates / 100k or above and the gym shuts you will lose mass - fact
Gymnasts hardly ever use weights
Actually I'd suggest bodyweight exercises are harder than almost all but a deadlift
I can bench over 110 kg and still struggle with planche push ups
Not many can do bw handstand push up and same with strict pull up let alone a back leaver or iron cross
Weights for me are used as a progression to build up to bodyweight and then angles and leverages
How many single arm pulls can you do ? I can do a poor 2
Single arm wide push 3
In my opinion BW or gymnastic strength yoga callanetics are the king of strength and power that the gym weights help achieve with more simple progressions
Get what you are saying and for most things with a bit of creativity yes, but struggle with chest.
Plus sometimes it just feels great to put on some hardcore thrash or DnB and just lift really heavy weights , relives the stress and simpler to get pumped ! "
I too get what you are saying but gymnastic strength is very different to gym/powerlifting strength.
I probably cant do a single arm pull up, handstand shoulder press or planche push ups, I can do strict pull ups.
Its horses for courses. Bodyweight stuff has no carry over to powerlifting as it doesn't produce the required CNS stimulation/overload.
You can maintain a good level of strength and muscle mass without weights but it has limits.
All I know is my strength is decreasing by the day.
2 months out the gym and I'm looking at 10-15% drop in strength, 3 months or more and it will be over 20%.
Whatever I lose will take twice as long to regain |
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"I've dieted down to visible abs, but since
a)I've got an ileostomy which needed a laparotomy and therefore have a massive scar where my abs have been cut through, and they didn't line up after and so are "wonky"
And
b) I have loose skin where a hernia was
I can't be arsed with it anymore. "
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"Mr Heated, I think many people with low self esteem or confidence issues would like to be able to change it, but it does seem to be in the very psyche of some people. I'd say we should ensure gyms are as welcoming as possible so that newbies see that there's nothing to be scared of. I quite like the staring as I drag a prowler with 100kg on it behind my chair, but that's probably part of my exhibitionism - I also enjoy being watched in other scenarios
It is fantastic you enjoy the gym
Some can be intimidating to many some gyms can be welcoming to many some gyms can be soulless some vibrant
And any combination of any adjectives one can think of
However no one needs either a gym or cardio for building muscle and or fat reduction and ab revealing
Abs can be developed anywhere and only relative food intake will reveal them if they are not visible
It can harder to keep building muscle once you lift above body weight , without a gym. I train using progressive resistance so need to keep feeling something heavier and heavier even for 1-2 reps or I’ll never gain the strength to lift that. If you’re benching 2 plates / 100k or above and the gym shuts you will lose mass - fact
Gymnasts hardly ever use weights
Actually I'd suggest bodyweight exercises are harder than almost all but a deadlift
I can bench over 110 kg and still struggle with planche push ups
Not many can do bw handstand push up and same with strict pull up let alone a back leaver or iron cross
Weights for me are used as a progression to build up to bodyweight and then angles and leverages
How many single arm pulls can you do ? I can do a poor 2
Single arm wide push 3
In my opinion BW or gymnastic strength yoga callanetics are the king of strength and power that the gym weights help achieve with more simple progressions
Get what you are saying and for most things with a bit of creativity yes, but struggle with chest.
Plus sometimes it just feels great to put on some hardcore thrash or DnB and just lift really heavy weights , relives the stress and simpler to get pumped !
I too get what you are saying but gymnastic strength is very different to gym/powerlifting strength.
I probably cant do a single arm pull up, handstand shoulder press or planche push ups, I can do strict pull ups.
Its horses for courses. Bodyweight stuff has no carry over to powerlifting as it doesn't produce the required CNS stimulation/overload.
You can maintain a good level of strength and muscle mass without weights but it has limits.
All I know is my strength is decreasing by the day.
2 months out the gym and I'm looking at 10-15% drop in strength, 3 months or more and it will be over 20%.
Whatever I lose will take twice as long to regain "
Well you are a bit of extreme x
I will say for my dead lift I'm using slabs and rigged up some scaffold poles under my car
In fact damn I'm using slabs a lot
My point however for most no gym should not cause great issue and bodyweight gymnastic move should not be underestimated as easy low strength moves
Trx bands household items can all be used effectively and imaginatively by most at most levels of skill and mobility to achieve goals in a fun way
It's either that be positive and keep going or not
Bear in mind the main point was I suggested a gym is not really required for abs that became a tad mutated and lost xx |
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"I am watching a fun documentary on youtube called I want abs here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ted-vl-Vd0 and his quest is to get ripped and the slogan is abs are made in the gym but revealed in the kitchen, it is all about being in a deficit for few months with increased training sessions with cardio, what is your view on it? I am currently dieting to get mine to the next level
I'd suggest for most the battle would be psychological commitment
Good luck on the next level it can be an emotional roller coaster x
For me , me ( not advice , my route)
I cut out almost all cardio the cardio I would do would be once a week 8 hrs mountaineering or 5 hr gnarly mountain biking
I wish you well
I'm currently maintaining my sanity with maintenance diet and more carbs than usual Your approach is good too and ty pal and that is right it can be that too. I will do some carb loading as well and use different diet strategies along the way instead of using one way as it is more fun with different ways to go about it
The only right way is the one that keeps you happy and in the correct deficit (happy may be relative)
Enjoy the journey of self discovery "
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"I am watching a fun documentary on youtube called I want abs here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ted-vl-Vd0 and his quest is to get ripped and the slogan is abs are made in the gym but revealed in the kitchen, it is all about being in a deficit for few months with increased training sessions with cardio, what is your view on it? I am currently dieting to get mine to the next level
I'd suggest for most the battle would be psychological commitment
Good luck on the next level it can be an emotional roller coaster x
For me , me ( not advice , my route)
I cut out almost all cardio the cardio I would do would be once a week 8 hrs mountaineering or 5 hr gnarly mountain biking
I wish you well
I'm currently maintaining my sanity with maintenance diet and more carbs than usual Your approach is good too and ty pal and that is right it can be that too. I will do some carb loading as well and use different diet strategies along the way instead of using one way as it is more fun with different ways to go about it
The only right way is the one that keeps you happy and in the correct deficit (happy may be relative)
Enjoy the journey of self discovery Ty pal and that is right and the same for you "
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"I heard to get abs you have to have a certain body fat percentage and maintain it.
Sounds like a constant struggle. Il stick with my keg."
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"Is it worth sacrificing some of your muscle gain to get down to the 8% shag?
You look in great shape as you are"
Ty pal and no it is not. I am just doing summer shredding for 3 months to get abit more definition then back to slow bulking again, how is your training going? |
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"I am watching a fun documentary on youtube called I want abs here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ted-vl-Vd0 and his quest is to get ripped and the slogan is abs are made in the gym but revealed in the kitchen, it is all about being in a deficit for few months with increased training sessions with cardio, what is your view on it? I am currently dieting to get mine to the next level "
Agree with his slogan!
Once upon a time when I was a major gym freak I ended up being training partners with a guy called Aaron Hallet who was aiming to compete in the ukbbf under 90kg intermediates. He taught me so so much about the body and how to get results quickly that last! Google him think he’s still a big role in most bodybuilding forums!
In short!
We bulked up together for 14weeks to a strict 8meals a day high calorie diet! High water! Heavy weights high reps! No cardio!
Then came the cutting stage 12 weeks before the show! Diet decreased, less meals, no carbs after 6pm or before 9am, gradually dropping water consumption throughout.
Training was up’d to twice a day- cardio 7am which was interval training on the treadmill minute fast jog minute walk for 30mins total. 15mins skipping.
Back at the gym in the afternoon for a weigh session 3 sets up to pb then dropped back down the weights until failure! For every exercise!
That was followed by 200 sit ups across 4 different excises and another half hour interval training on the treadmill!
The end result Aaron finished 3rd in the U.K.
And I was in the best shape in my life!
I personally found keeping strict with the diet help the abs s_ine!
Hope this helps! Apologies for waffling on haha
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"I am watching a fun documentary on youtube called I want abs here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ted-vl-Vd0 and his quest is to get ripped and the slogan is abs are made in the gym but revealed in the kitchen, it is all about being in a deficit for few months with increased training sessions with cardio, what is your view on it? I am currently dieting to get mine to the next level
Agree with his slogan!
Once upon a time when I was a major gym freak I ended up being training partners with a guy called Aaron Hallet who was aiming to compete in the ukbbf under 90kg intermediates. He taught me so so much about the body and how to get results quickly that last! Google him think he’s still a big role in most bodybuilding forums!
In short!
We bulked up together for 14weeks to a strict 8meals a day high calorie diet! High water! Heavy weights high reps! No cardio!
Then came the cutting stage 12 weeks before the show! Diet decreased, less meals, no carbs after 6pm or before 9am, gradually dropping water consumption throughout.
Training was up’d to twice a day- cardio 7am which was interval training on the treadmill minute fast jog minute walk for 30mins total. 15mins skipping.
Back at the gym in the afternoon for a weigh session 3 sets up to pb then dropped back down the weights until failure! For every exercise!
That was followed by 200 sit ups across 4 different excises and another half hour interval training on the treadmill!
The end result Aaron finished 3rd in the U.K.
And I was in the best shape in my life!
I personally found keeping strict with the diet help the abs s_ine!
Hope this helps! Apologies for waffling on haha
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Yes it does and that is fine, that is alot of working out and dieting as well with him, it also shows that by time you can change your body with switching through different phases such as bulking and cutting everything that some eats have to be tracked for the best result, it is fun as well |
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"I am watching a fun documentary on youtube called I want abs here it is https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ted-vl-Vd0 and his quest is to get ripped and the slogan is abs are made in the gym but revealed in the kitchen, it is all about being in a deficit for few months with increased training sessions with cardio, what is your view on it? I am currently dieting to get mine to the next level
Agree with his slogan!
Once upon a time when I was a major gym freak I ended up being training partners with a guy called Aaron Hallet who was aiming to compete in the ukbbf under 90kg intermediates. He taught me so so much about the body and how to get results quickly that last! Google him think he’s still a big role in most bodybuilding forums!
In short!
We bulked up together for 14weeks to a strict 8meals a day high calorie diet! High water! Heavy weights high reps! No cardio!
Then came the cutting stage 12 weeks before the show! Diet decreased, less meals, no carbs after 6pm or before 9am, gradually dropping water consumption throughout.
Training was up’d to twice a day- cardio 7am which was interval training on the treadmill minute fast jog minute walk for 30mins total. 15mins skipping.
Back at the gym in the afternoon for a weigh session 3 sets up to pb then dropped back down the weights until failure! For every exercise!
That was followed by 200 sit ups across 4 different excises and another half hour interval training on the treadmill!
The end result Aaron finished 3rd in the U.K.
And I was in the best shape in my life!
I personally found keeping strict with the diet help the abs s_ine!
Hope this helps! Apologies for waffling on haha
Yes it does and that is fine, that is alot of working out and dieting as well with him, it also shows that by time you can change your body with switching through different phases such as bulking and cutting everything that some eats have to be tracked for the best result, it is fun as well "
Bulking and cutting just doesn't work for me. Prefer to eat in a constant slight deficit. But then I am 48yo so my physiology/dietary requirements have changed and I feel I have less margin for error. I put on muscle easily but also fat easily unless I am super-disciplined which fortunately I am. |
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"Don’t you think this is much harder for women? I’d love to get a six pack just to see if I can, but don’t want to lose my curves. Dilemma
When I used to dance, all of us were about a size 6-8 and muscular. Some had abs and some didn't. Others had more pronounced back muscles and others had more pronounced legs muscles or arm muscles. We were all doing pretty much the same excercise so I can only guess that it was perhaps just variation in where the little body fat we had lay."
Totally agree with you. The key word is variation. We all will respond to diet and exercise differently. There is no correlation between being healthy /fit and six packs. . I would rather be fit and do the things I want to do than have a six pack and muscle bound. I guess it's a personal choice. |
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"Don’t you think this is much harder for women? I’d love to get a six pack just to see if I can, but don’t want to lose my curves. Dilemma
When I used to dance, all of us were about a size 6-8 and muscular. Some had abs and some didn't. Others had more pronounced back muscles and others had more pronounced legs muscles or arm muscles. We were all doing pretty much the same excercise so I can only guess that it was perhaps just variation in where the little body fat we had lay.
Totally agree with you. The key word is variation. We all will respond to diet and exercise differently. There is no correlation between being healthy /fit and six packs. . I would rather be fit and do the things I want to do than have a six pack and muscle bound. I guess it's a personal choice. "
I disagree, I think there's a strong correlation. Surely you're far more likely to have a 6 pack if you're healthy and fit than if you aren't. |
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"Don’t you think this is much harder for women? I’d love to get a six pack just to see if I can, but don’t want to lose my curves. Dilemma
When I used to dance, all of us were about a size 6-8 and muscular. Some had abs and some didn't. Others had more pronounced back muscles and others had more pronounced legs muscles or arm muscles. We were all doing pretty much the same excercise so I can only guess that it was perhaps just variation in where the little body fat we had lay.
Totally agree with you. The key word is variation. We all will respond to diet and exercise differently. There is no correlation between being healthy /fit and six packs. . I would rather be fit and do the things I want to do than have a six pack and muscle bound. I guess it's a personal choice.
I disagree, I think there's a strong correlation. Surely you're far more likely to have a 6 pack if you're healthy and fit than if you aren't. "
Sadly I disagree
Abs may be correlated to fitness
So yes many athletes have abs
However health is different
Many malnourished have abs
And sadly many athletes myself at times past have exercised beyond health to achieve a higher level of fitness, please do not confuse a bodies fitness with its health
Pushing the body to achieve, extremes of strength fitness endurance or low body fat can most certainly impact its health |
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"Don’t you think this is much harder for women? I’d love to get a six pack just to see if I can, but don’t want to lose my curves. Dilemma
When I used to dance, all of us were about a size 6-8 and muscular. Some had abs and some didn't. Others had more pronounced back muscles and others had more pronounced legs muscles or arm muscles. We were all doing pretty much the same excercise so I can only guess that it was perhaps just variation in where the little body fat we had lay.
Totally agree with you. The key word is variation. We all will respond to diet and exercise differently. There is no correlation between being healthy /fit and six packs. . I would rather be fit and do the things I want to do than have a six pack and muscle bound. I guess it's a personal choice.
I disagree, I think there's a strong correlation. Surely you're far more likely to have a 6 pack if you're healthy and fit than if you aren't.
Sadly I disagree
Abs may be correlated to fitness
So yes many athletes have abs
However health is different
Many malnourished have abs
And sadly many athletes myself at times past have exercised beyond health to achieve a higher level of fitness, please do not confuse a bodies fitness with its health
Pushing the body to achieve, extremes of strength fitness endurance or low body fat can most certainly impact its health "
This exactly |
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"Don’t you think this is much harder for women? I’d love to get a six pack just to see if I can, but don’t want to lose my curves. Dilemma
When I used to dance, all of us were about a size 6-8 and muscular. Some had abs and some didn't. Others had more pronounced back muscles and others had more pronounced legs muscles or arm muscles. We were all doing pretty much the same excercise so I can only guess that it was perhaps just variation in where the little body fat we had lay.
Totally agree with you. The key word is variation. We all will respond to diet and exercise differently. There is no correlation between being healthy /fit and six packs. . I would rather be fit and do the things I want to do than have a six pack and muscle bound. I guess it's a personal choice.
I disagree, I think there's a strong correlation. Surely you're far more likely to have a 6 pack if you're healthy and fit than if you aren't.
Sadly I disagree
Abs may be correlated to fitness
So yes many athletes have abs
However health is different
Many malnourished have abs
And sadly many athletes myself at times past have exercised beyond health to achieve a higher level of fitness, please do not confuse a bodies fitness with its health
Pushing the body to achieve, extremes of strength fitness endurance or low body fat can most certainly impact its health "
Lets not overcomplicate this. I wouldn't disagree with any of your points but I'm obviously not talking about the extremes of elite performance. None of us here are elite athletes seeking the elusive marginal competitive edge.
Good health and fitness for the average person, is surely about eating a clean, whole food diet, exercising consistently within reasonable parameters and without pushing it to the punishing extremes sought by those in the competitive sphere.
In that sense good health and fitness do most certainly go hand in hand. |
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"Don’t you think this is much harder for women? I’d love to get a six pack just to see if I can, but don’t want to lose my curves. Dilemma
When I used to dance, all of us were about a size 6-8 and muscular. Some had abs and some didn't. Others had more pronounced back muscles and others had more pronounced legs muscles or arm muscles. We were all doing pretty much the same excercise so I can only guess that it was perhaps just variation in where the little body fat we had lay.
Totally agree with you. The key word is variation. We all will respond to diet and exercise differently. There is no correlation between being healthy /fit and six packs. . I would rather be fit and do the things I want to do than have a six pack and muscle bound. I guess it's a personal choice.
I disagree, I think there's a strong correlation. Surely you're far more likely to have a 6 pack if you're healthy and fit than if you aren't.
Sadly I disagree
Abs may be correlated to fitness
So yes many athletes have abs
However health is different
Many malnourished have abs
And sadly many athletes myself at times past have exercised beyond health to achieve a higher level of fitness, please do not confuse a bodies fitness with its health
Pushing the body to achieve, extremes of strength fitness endurance or low body fat can most certainly impact its health
Lets not overcomplicate this. I wouldn't disagree with any of your points but I'm obviously not talking about the extremes of elite performance. None of us here are elite athletes seeking the elusive marginal competitive edge.
Good health and fitness for the average person, is surely about eating a clean, whole food diet, exercising consistently within reasonable parameters and without pushing it to the punishing extremes sought by those in the competitive sphere.
In that sense good health and fitness do most certainly go hand in hand. "
That is right and that is what everyone should do as well, eat clean and exersice as it is good for the body and as well for the feel good factor |
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