Author Topic: Core Commit to Health & Fitness 2015, Round Two: March 16 - May 31  (Read 10296 times)

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Re: Core Commit to Health & Fitness 2015, Round Two: March 16 - May 31
« Reply #45 on: June 04, 2015, 12:51:19 PM »
Yeah bud, do something low-impact to stay healthy, even if it's just biking or walking.

Did you have any luck finding someone for Applied Kinesiology?

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Re: Core Commit to Health & Fitness 2015, Round Two: March 16 - May 31
« Reply #46 on: June 04, 2015, 03:04:43 PM »
>adrenal exhaustion

I'd like to hear more about that.


Raz:
Sorry about all the lower back pain.  As far a s exercising goes, have you considered modifying your routine so that you don't do movements that irritate the injured area?  Maybe do more isolated and/or machine type movements.  You could probably work your arms, chest and even to a lesser degree your upper back and legs without putting strain on your back.  You may even be able to do movements like lat pulldowns to work your upper back without putting much stress on your lower back.  I'm pretty sure you'll need to avoid the big compound exercises like squats and deadlifts for a while, but there are still plenty of movements you are likely able to do.

Obviously, you'd want to avoid anything that puts any strain on the injured area, and you'd have to do light enough weight so that you have very strict form.  I don't know how bad your back is, but from my own experience when I've been injured it seems to help to keep the parts of my body that aren't affected moving as the bit that hurts recovers.

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How about we start the next round June 8?

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Re: Core Commit to Health & Fitness 2015, Round Two: March 16 - May 31
« Reply #47 on: June 04, 2015, 03:31:55 PM »
I hear ya guys.

>Applied Kinesiology

Yup, found one and a couple of other wizards. Their treatments do offer relief for a while but it keeps sneaking back.

>isolated

Deff a good idea LM! Curls, pull downs, face pulls, incline and regular benching would also be an option.

I'm in for a new round, June 8th is a deal.

Thanks guys.

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Re: Core Commit to Health & Fitness 2015, Round Two: March 16 - May 31
« Reply #48 on: June 04, 2015, 03:46:00 PM »
Cool Raz,  I'm glad you are back in!  I don't know if you've been reading along in the weekly updates, but I've recently injured myself too.  I don't think it is as severe as yours, but I definitely pulled something in my armpit doing wide grip pullups.  Now I'm again having to check my ego and go easy for a while on all the movements that antagonize the area.  Actually, my ego has been getting the best of me in the last several months.  Over the last several years I've been sticking to the higher rep range, 8-15 reps, but over the last six months or so I've been pushing my lifting weight up and the reps down in an attempt to add some size.  It has worked, but my joints don't like it.  I'm backing off now.

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Re: Core Commit to Health & Fitness 2015, Round Two: March 16 - May 31
« Reply #49 on: June 04, 2015, 05:55:43 PM »
>Yup, found one and a couple of other wizards. Their treatments do offer relief for a while but it keeps sneaking back.

Good, well sorta. Are you doing what they tell you? (Home exercises, repeat visits, etc.?) Might make a difference. Also, acupuncture. I had some serious tmj a couple weeks ago that 2 sessions sorted out, never had it before.

>adrenal exhaustion
>I'd like to hear more about that.

It's weird. I go from doing great, then the next day I have no energy or will to do anything. I'm a bit of an adrenaline junkie, wound tight to start with, and couple other things that make me more susceptible. Exercise is good and helps, but gym + vball seems like too much right now. I can compensate with strong coffee every day, for a while. Then I feel very, very sick for a day or so, and the cycle starts again. I've been doing some reading and it seems the most likely culprit.

The best I found recently was this:
http://www.drlwilson.com/articles/adrenal_burnout.htm

You can get a hair sample test done for about 70 bucks and know if this is affecting you. There are a couple tests on that site that you can do, for example shine light in your eye and watch for it to dilate and return to normal and time it, plus a couple others. They pointed to adrenal exhaustion for me, which my nutritionist was already telling me was my problem.

So now, I am taking adrenal support supplements, cutting out coffee, and trying to get good sleep, eat fewer carbs, etc.

>How about we start the next round June 8?
Sounds good to me, but might not quite be ready for the gym, will see next Monday.

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Re: Core Commit to Health & Fitness 2015, Round Two: March 16 - May 31
« Reply #50 on: June 05, 2015, 03:37:10 PM »
Just the two of us... well if thats not enough to trip in the guilt switch! 

I will have a go in another round.  sorry Guys dropped off the radar.  seems life just gets busier, just when I thought it had peaked! 

Still got a calf problem. And a sprint tri in about 3 weeks.  The bad news is a friend has breast cancer, and her man is trying-a-tri to raise money for the Charity (at 16 stone).   So if John can do it, I can do it with him. He is strong, and used to do flick-flacks at parties 20 years ago, but has never been in speed form.


So I need to get out and run/stretch/run/stretch etc. so I CAN do it with him.
Another round would be really good for me. If you guys are up for it?  Drastic and Littleman, you guys are doing so well!  Keep it up do another round!!!

Rumbas... your knackered... like me, but don't let on to the women or the wolves ;)


Meanwhile work is crazy. And then there is that General life stuff.  (Dads not got long now, very poorly, and Mums not great as a lone carer, so its tough for them both) ... sounds a terrible winge.. its not meant to be, just to say its life stuff, same sh1t everyone gets. Just sometimes it gets in the way of keeping in trim doesn't it? )




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Re: Core Commit to Health & Fitness 2015, Round Two: March 16 - May 31
« Reply #51 on: June 05, 2015, 04:26:00 PM »
Rupert, no doubt there is a lot of hard stuff going on in your life right now.  I'm willing to bet that if you could put in the time to take care of yourself that the it will pay off in making you more resilient in dealing with the external stress.  I'm glad you are on board for the new round.

>Drastic and Littleman, you guys are doing so well!

Its like brushing my teeth now, just something I do.  Maintenance.

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Re: Core Commit to Health & Fitness 2015, Round Two: March 16 - May 31
« Reply #52 on: June 05, 2015, 04:43:29 PM »
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  I'm willing to bet that if you could put in the time to take care of yourself that the it will pay off in making you more resilient in dealing with the external stress.

With you all the way on that!

I live in the UK, have an income, a wonderful wife, delightful  daughter.  My sense of humour, my health  :)
Good friends, fantastic sister.. I could go on and on. I am truely very lucky.

Nothing hard going on... just stuff.  Its life eh?  But thanks.

eh hem..  I could do with a new motorbike though.  The Fazer took me to the south coast and back on Thursday, but I think a Triumph would be nice.
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Re: Core Commit to Health & Fitness 2015, Round Two: March 16 - May 31
« Reply #53 on: June 05, 2015, 05:21:40 PM »
>motorbike

I've been debating that one myself pretty hard.  I've always wanted one, a guy here at work has some truly nice rides, Triumph Bonneville T100, Ducati Monster.  He doesn't have any kids and makes an senior programmer's living.  I have limited riding experience, dirt bike and a little time on an old Vespa scooter (70's model) when I was a teen.  I've been considering getting my license and buying something like a GS500 -- tame, reliable, affordable, but not too boring.

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Re: Core Commit to Health & Fitness 2015, Round Two: March 16 - May 31
« Reply #54 on: June 06, 2015, 05:19:45 AM »
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GS500 -- tame, reliable, affordable, but not too boring.

Yes Yes YES.. but no bike is boring :) And its cheap fun.
Mine would probably sell for £1800 now. She is an old girl.  But I bought her for £2700 years ago.

 So 50hp with 180kg gives a fantastic power to weight ratio compared to a car, grins on the twisties, easy filtering in traffic, whats not to like?
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Re: Core Commit to Health & Fitness 2015, Round Two: March 16 - May 31
« Reply #55 on: June 08, 2015, 03:31:32 PM »
So you have one, nice.  They seem to be remarkably inexpensive here in California.  I've seen them in good shape for $1.5k.  Your sentiment seems to be the norm with people who have had one, the bike seems to be universally loved by those who have had one.

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Re: Core Commit to Health & Fitness 2015, Round Two: March 16 - May 31
« Reply #56 on: June 08, 2015, 04:01:53 PM »
Sorry... misunderstanding... I have bike.. not one of those. 
Any bike is great. 
2 wheels. Its like skiing.
Mine is a Yamaha fazer 1000
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Re: Core Commit to Health & Fitness 2015, Round Two: March 16 - May 31
« Reply #57 on: June 08, 2015, 04:32:24 PM »
>Yamaha fazer 1000

That looks like a fun bike, pretty quick!

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Re: Core Commit to Health & Fitness 2015, Round Two: March 16 - May 31
« Reply #58 on: June 09, 2015, 06:02:06 AM »
Well, isnt any bike.. almost. Its still a detuned R1. Cheaper than a Ferrari.
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