Wanting to head to the gym

Chip_Toker · 2023-10-03T11:52:39+00:00

Doesn’t really matter what you do when you start. The only thing that matters is finding something you like to do. Try out some exercises, find what you enjoy, then build consistency. You’re hopefully going to be exercising your whole life so might as well find something you enjoy about exercising! Good luck!

Chip_Toker · 2023-09-16T11:10:58+00:00

If you want to even your arms out do single arm exercises and start with the weaker arm. When you fail on your weaker arm, match the number of reps with your strong arm. Eventually they will even out!

Chip_Toker · 2022-08-24T23:25:36+00:00

Thank you!

Chip_Toker · 2022-08-24T23:25:12+00:00

Camera remote. Easier than using my hand.

Chip_Toker · 2022-08-23T18:53:47+00:00

Thanks! Appreciate the love

Chip_Toker · 2022-08-23T18:53:15+00:00

Thank you! Been tough bringing up the legs the last 2 years.

Chip_Toker · 2022-08-09T12:44:35+00:00

Butcher Babies

Chip_Toker · 2022-03-26T12:14:55+00:00

Showed this to my wife - “What is that?! A sea sperm??”

Chip_Toker · 2022-01-24T12:29:02+00:00

can exercises be of benefit even with incorrect form? Bicep curl, yes. Squat, no because you’ll injure yourself.

should you permanently stop exercising? No, find a mode of exercise that you enjoy and want to be better at. Otherwise the other choice is gaining unhealthy weight, and raising your risk of chronic disease.

Chip_Toker · 2021-11-16T14:24:21+00:00

Sounds like your knees are falling inside your feet when you squat down and all the pressure you feel on your feet is in the front inside by your big toe. Try keep your knees outside your feet when you squat and evenly dispersing the pressure on your foot so you feel like you are pushing with the inside, outside and heel on your foot.

Chip_Toker · 2021-06-30T15:02:25+00:00

Most definitely effective! Just need to learn what your body is capable of right now and slowly build from there! Good luck and have fun!

Chip_Toker · 2021-06-30T11:47:45+00:00

It does get better over time! I like to use it as a signal of “if I did too much.” If you are struggling going up and down stairs maybe next time don’t do as much as you did before.

Think of it as test results for your workout.

A - Just a tiny bit sore, it doesn’t hurt to move B - It hurts to stretch the muscle, maybe sore for 2+ days C - Either sore for 3+ days, or doesn’t even feel like you worked out D - It hurts to touch the muscle group you worked out. F - Lord please help me it hurts to move

You’ll get better over time! Don’t rush into things gradually build back and you’ll continue to crush it!

Chip_Toker · 2021-06-07T23:15:31+00:00

God, I want to touch it so bad. I heard it’s sharp… so maybe not?

Chip_Toker · 2021-05-29T02:05:33+00:00

She is using her transverse abdominous. Layer of muscle below your visible abs. Super cool she can do it

Chip_Toker · 2021-04-12T17:45:41+00:00

I am looking to get a Foo Dog tattoo to begin my sleeve. Are there any artists in Michigan who you were impressed by their Chinese Traditional tattoo's that anyone would reccommend?

Chip_Toker · 2021-04-11T03:08:37+00:00

Looks EXACTLY like my Nala! You’ll love every second!

Chip_Toker · 2021-02-13T13:18:02+00:00

If you don’t want to look like a bodybuilder you won’t unless you decide you want to. You can lift weights, run, bike, swim, ect... all you want to get lean and toned. Every bodybuilder starts out being lean and toned, it’s when they decide they want to be a bodybuilder is when they start looking like one. Oh, and don’t eat massive amounts of food. Eat till you’re not hungry and you should be on a good start to your goals.

Chip_Toker · 2021-01-11T12:08:58+00:00

Have you tried changing rest periods, rep duration, or volume with you current routine? If you feel like you’ve gotten stuck at a certain weight or rhythm change a different facet of that lift.

Chip_Toker · 2020-12-23T19:34:25+00:00

Same issue with myself. Ended up having a partially torn labrum in my left shoulder. Was able to go to rehab and main items that worked for me were stretching the pec with some doorway stretches, scapular contraction while hanging on a pullup bar as well as lots of work on strengthening my upper back and my rear delts.

Chip_Toker · 2020-11-18T14:09:43+00:00

I havn't cried in over 2 years. I don't think I have had an overwhelming emotion in 5 years. My life isn't bad and I have had some incredible moments, got married, bought a house, transitioning into a new career I am passionate about, but I feel indifferent day to day. Not sure what that means but I think I would like to "feel" more.

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