Comments on: Things I Want To Get Better At http://www.fithacks.com/index.php/2010/03/08/things-i-want-to-get-better-at/ The Exercise Blog for Geeks Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:06:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Brandon http://www.fithacks.com/index.php/2010/03/08/things-i-want-to-get-better-at/comment-page-1/#comment-65863 Brandon Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:31:57 +0000 http://www.fithacks.com/index.php/2010/03/08/things-i-want-to-get-better-at/#comment-65863 If you'd like some tips on proper form, I highly recommend <a href="http://www.gymjunkies.com" rel="nofollow">www.gymjunkies.com</a> and <a href="http://www.stronglifts.com" rel="nofollow">www.stronglifts.com</a>. Both of those sites are great resources for beginners and pros.<br><br>Good luck! If you'd like some tips on proper form, I highly recommend http://www.gymjunkies.com and http://www.stronglifts.com. Both of those sites are great resources for beginners and pros.

Good luck!

]]> By: jeff310 http://www.fithacks.com/index.php/2010/03/08/things-i-want-to-get-better-at/comment-page-1/#comment-65860 jeff310 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:05:36 +0000 http://www.fithacks.com/index.php/2010/03/08/things-i-want-to-get-better-at/#comment-65860 I never really thought about it that way. I don't really ever notice how fast anyone is going on the treadmill, so there's no reason to think the weightlifters are any different. I guess the biggest problem for me is that I don't really know the right form; the combination of that and the fact that I would start with such small weights is enough of a mental block to keep me away. At some point, I may have to splurge on just one private lesson to learn how to use them and work from there. I never really thought about it that way. I don't really ever notice how fast anyone is going on the treadmill, so there's no reason to think the weightlifters are any different. I guess the biggest problem for me is that I don't really know the right form; the combination of that and the fact that I would start with such small weights is enough of a mental block to keep me away. At some point, I may have to splurge on just one private lesson to learn how to use them and work from there.

]]> By: Brandon http://www.fithacks.com/index.php/2010/03/08/things-i-want-to-get-better-at/comment-page-1/#comment-65855 Brandon Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:41:57 +0000 http://www.fithacks.com/index.php/2010/03/08/things-i-want-to-get-better-at/#comment-65855 totally sympathize with you jeff. When there are giants using the squat racks, it is pretty intimidating just to stand next to them, much less attempt the same exercises that they are doing with 10x the weight. However, I've really come to believe that no one really cares what other people look like. From my experience, everyone is so caught up in themselves at the gym (how much they're lifting, what they look like in the mirror, etc.) that they really don't pay attention to anyone else. I know that I certainly don't judge others who seem less experienced them me. Hopefully we all remember what is like to start at zero. <br><br>Our goals are pretty similar on the race front. I'd really like to continue pushing myself this year to get faster and faster times in local races. Send me a picture of the next medal you win :] totally sympathize with you jeff. When there are giants using the squat racks, it is pretty intimidating just to stand next to them, much less attempt the same exercises that they are doing with 10x the weight. However, I've really come to believe that no one really cares what other people look like. From my experience, everyone is so caught up in themselves at the gym (how much they're lifting, what they look like in the mirror, etc.) that they really don't pay attention to anyone else. I know that I certainly don't judge others who seem less experienced them me. Hopefully we all remember what is like to start at zero.

Our goals are pretty similar on the race front. I'd really like to continue pushing myself this year to get faster and faster times in local races. Send me a picture of the next medal you win :]

]]> By: jeff310 http://www.fithacks.com/index.php/2010/03/08/things-i-want-to-get-better-at/comment-page-1/#comment-65854 jeff310 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:59:21 +0000 http://www.fithacks.com/index.php/2010/03/08/things-i-want-to-get-better-at/#comment-65854 A little vanity never killed anyone. Now a lot, maybe so. Along those lines, I like your use of the term gym-rat. They are the main reason I stay away from the weights at the gym - call me what you want but I think they're intimidating, and I don't really know proper form for most of them anyways, so not worth the risk of getting hurt. Also, my wife makes not-so-subtle hints that she doesn't like bulky muscles - she likes the lean runner's build (though some arm definition would be ideal). Having said that, she's made not-so-subtle hints about how much she likes 6-packs. She's lived with me for years without one, so clearly it's not a deal-breaker, but I know I would gain a certain amount of satisfaction if I could fit that profile for her (in addition to the fact that I would love to be that low in body fat %).<br><br>In terms of my personal goals for the year, I just want to get a bit faster at the various distances that I like to race. I want to win another local race to get that mental boost, but I don't want to set out looking for a race that will have a small field just to be able to win it. That would sort of defeat the purpose. My other goal is to completely cut out processed, non-organic foods from my diet. There's no chance that I actually pull this off 100%, but I'd like to do as much as possible along those lines. A little vanity never killed anyone. Now a lot, maybe so. Along those lines, I like your use of the term gym-rat. They are the main reason I stay away from the weights at the gym – call me what you want but I think they're intimidating, and I don't really know proper form for most of them anyways, so not worth the risk of getting hurt. Also, my wife makes not-so-subtle hints that she doesn't like bulky muscles – she likes the lean runner's build (though some arm definition would be ideal). Having said that, she's made not-so-subtle hints about how much she likes 6-packs. She's lived with me for years without one, so clearly it's not a deal-breaker, but I know I would gain a certain amount of satisfaction if I could fit that profile for her (in addition to the fact that I would love to be that low in body fat %).

In terms of my personal goals for the year, I just want to get a bit faster at the various distances that I like to race. I want to win another local race to get that mental boost, but I don't want to set out looking for a race that will have a small field just to be able to win it. That would sort of defeat the purpose. My other goal is to completely cut out processed, non-organic foods from my diet. There's no chance that I actually pull this off 100%, but I'd like to do as much as possible along those lines.

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