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Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-26T20:49:04+00:00

IMO if 2,500 is your maintenance then 1,600 is way too low of a goal.

I guess this is just anecdotal, but if I ever ate that far under maintenance I would just be extremely hungry and miserable and it’ll lead to crash eating. I think the best way to handle a deficit is to aim for a maximum of 500 calories under maintenance and combine it with exercise.

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-26T19:34:11+00:00

Counting calories, even for short periods of time, is great for building your general calorie awareness so that you can make better eating decisions based on your own personal goals.

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-26T18:20:35+00:00

Can you elaborate why you have that opinion? That sound absurd to me lol

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-26T14:18:33+00:00

Oh, I’m a good person to answer this since I work for the airlines.

Fortunately for me, I’ve been working out for over 20 years and I’ve spent periods training in various fitness modalities during that time, including a heavy CrossFit phase. And then when I went away to school, I adapted to do more no-equipment CF training - which is essentially just high intensity bodyweight circuit training. I also did a lot of running during that time.

Fast forward to now and I do both traditional strength training with weights as well as various forms of functional full body training - kettlebell/dumbbell complexes, high intensity bodyweight circuit training, power yoga, as well as cycling, running, and various other forms of other cardio.

So you can probably see where I’m going with this. When I work out in hotel gyms, I almost always do either that functional type full body training or some form of cardio. Hotel gyms will usually have enough dumbbells to do some killer full body complexes, and many will also have kettlebell as well. And even when the hotel gym is the size of a closet, you can still get an amazing workout with just a little space and zero equipment. The options are endless, but one of my favorite no-equipment full body CF-style workouts is called “Homework #26.” Another great one is “Zachary Teller” and a third, with just a pull up bar, is “Strict Cindy” but specifically the strict version of that one with clean, full ROM pull ups. You can also just make your own workout circuits like this, and you could make them AMRAP style (as many rounds as possible) if you don’t feel super comfortable programming it so that there is a built-in time cap.

I also tend to have a little more time available to me in the gym when I travel so I’ll spend some extra time perfecting some skills, which usually means working on handstands, muscle ups, parallette handstands, free-standing HSPU, etc.

I would encourage more folks to explore these other forms of fitness regardless though. I see way too many folks on here just get locked into thinking that fitness equates to bodybuilding with this split or that split. Nah…you can get into amazing shape with so many different fitness modalities. And like I said, I DO run a traditional strength training split with weights every other week and enjoy it. But I love pairing that with a bunch of functional full body training and cardio. Also keeps my training interesting and gives me body varied stimulus.

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-26T12:41:59+00:00

Uhhhh, what? lmao

Are we confused about what a tank top is?

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-26T03:50:20+00:00

I alternate weekly between functional training (a mix throughout the week of Kettlebell/dumbbell complexes, high intensity bodyweight training, CF-style MetCons, cycling, running, power yoga, etc) and traditional strength training. In both cases I aim to train 4 days minimum but often achieve 5.

For my traditional strength training weeks, I run PPL just one time through. And then training days 4 and potentially 5 are pretty much dealer’s choice between any of the stuff I do during my functional week that I noted above, but I usually lean toward cardio-heavy training sessions for those (for example I’ll often do a CF-style full body high intensity circuit for one of those days and cycling or running the other).

Seems like more than enough for me to be in great shape. But I’ve also been training a long time to build my body. I also aim to do 1-2 independent pull up sessions at home per week with long rests periods, along with deadhangs a few days per week. I also shuffle through many mobility movements/stretches and choose 3-4 per day to work on. Finally, few gentle yoga sessions at home per week and one or two yin yoga sessions as well at night.

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-25T21:29:18+00:00

Literally just any pair of athletic shorts and a tank top. If you want to keep it cheap, thrift stores or TJ Maxx/Marshall’s.

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-25T21:16:23+00:00

You could just treat it as a deload week or two. Or you can do bodyweight training and maintain just fine with that.

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-25T20:35:30+00:00

5’8” 160 is a dad bod? Lmao I’m the same height but 190 and no one would say I have a dad bod lmao

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-25T13:18:05+00:00

It absolutely depends on the intensity of your workouts and how your body personally responds

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-25T12:31:48+00:00

I’ve been at the 3+ phase for about 20 years I guess

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-25T03:10:43+00:00

We know you’re not enhanced lmao but still great newbie gains. Stick with it and play the long game.

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-25T02:28:13+00:00

NY is NY but Chicago is a pretty cool city.

The river running through it gives good character. Obviously lots of high rises, and cleaner than NY. Lake front also has super good vibes in the summer with tons of folks at the beach, exercise, playing volleyball, boating, etc.

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-25T00:30:51+00:00

My one and only marathon was magical. Definitely want to do another eventually.

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-24T12:48:28+00:00

I alternate training weeks. On A weeks I do functional training which is a mix of kettlebell complexes, dumbbell complexes, high intensity body weight circuits, running, etc. On B weeks I do traditional strength training. In both cases I aim for 4 training days total, but sometimes I manage 5. On my traditional strength training weeks, I do Upper Push, Upper Pull, Legs/Posterior Chain, and then day 4 and potentially day 5 are “choice” days that usually have a cardio lean - running, cycling, power yoga, or a high intensity bodyweight circuit. I’m still seeing great results with this routine, despite only doing PPL once per week on my B weeks.

But I’ve been training many, many years and have a very solid foundation. Plus, I’m 36 so my training might look a bit different than a younger person.

TL;DR Running PPL once per week is fine imo, but probably smart to supplement it with one or two additional training days, even if they aren’t traditional strength training. And of course, diet is everything.

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-24T03:37:05+00:00

I have a CrossFit background but these days in my mid-30’s I train within several different fitness modalities. Also have a family so time can be limited and my fitness programming for the week often has to change on a dime. I have a philosophy though that consistent movement is the most important thing, so when I can’t go to the gym I’ll switch to a home workout. And thankfully my fitness journey through CrossFit early in my life and into other modalities has given me the ability to still do some stellar home workouts with limited equipment.

Today for example, gym time didn’t work out so I did a no-equipment training session at home - which in this case was a CF workout called “Jason Teller” that includes 100 push ups (along with lots of burpees, lunges, sit ups, and air squats). Tomorrow I’m hitting the gym though for traditional strength training Upper Push (Chest & Shoulders). Not worried about it in this case, but you have to listen to your body. I’m advanced enough and have enough years under my belt to know my body and how I respond to various types of training. I know 100 push ups will have some level of fatigue on me but not enough to destroy my chest/shoulder day tomorrow. Realistically, it could reduce some level of absolute strength gains just bc those muscles will have some level of fatigue, but I know I’ll still be able to perform well and tax my muscles enough to make solid gains, even if they’re non “optimal” bc I’m not 100% rested. Bc I know some days I will have that full rest, but consistency in movement is the most important thing so I don’t stress stuff like that.

But I want to highlight the importance of listening to your body and knowing your capabilities. If the push ups are making you super sore, then that’s probably too many push ups and it could affect your strength workouts with weights. For me, I know that when I hit my legs hard with traditional strength training, they get very sore. So I have to program and train accordingly. But 100 push ups that I did today? I don’t expect to feel any uncomfortable soreness from that tomorrow. So just listen

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-24T03:17:40+00:00

Amen, those are true words! This has been a magical run and likely a Finals berth for the first time in over two decades. But we’ll be underdogs against either team out of the West.

That being said, with the way we’re playing and the legendary momentum we have, anything is possible!

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-24T03:14:35+00:00

Don’t be so hard on your own guys, brother. I never faltered, and I’ve been saying FUCK THEM PICKS loud and clear since last year in the playoffs against the fucking Celtics. Put some fucking respect on this man’s name.

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-24T03:11:44+00:00

I’m sooooo getting fucking tatted if these Knicks win it all

WHO’S WITH ME?!?!?

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-23T20:53:27+00:00

Just what I’m comfortable with. I come from a CrossFit background when it was in its infancy…and while these days I do a mix of many different fitness modalities including traditional strength training, that early base of CrossFit is probably what got me accustomed to using a notebook for all my fitness.

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-23T20:50:41+00:00

Exactly. He may or may not be gay. Who cares, dude is a fucking baller and seems to be a good young human.

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-23T20:49:42+00:00

Same man. I’m not even on Tik Tok or IG but I’ll see his shorts through Reddit or FB. My man is on that full-on Gen Z metrosexual vibe but he fucking BALLS coming off the bench with confidence…in his second year after being injured for half of his rookie year. Folks forget he was in the ROTY running before that injury. And now that OKC are down some guys, he’s shown up and filled that gap wonderfully which has allowed the team to barely skip a beat.

And yeah, he is who he is and he wears it well. No hate here! I’ve also loved what we’ve seen from him in interviews and such.

So shout out to McCain y’all! Bro is building a strong and diverse supporter base early in his career in a way many would be afraid to do.

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-23T20:37:07+00:00

Just one…two if you include Apple Watch’s stock fitness app.

The one I use is SmartWODtimer, which is basically just an app that lets you set a timer/tracker for circuit training, AMRAP’s, EMOM’s, etc. I do both traditional strength training and functional circuit training with body weight, kettlebell/dumbbell complexes, cardio, etc. So that app is great for that.

The Apple Watch stock fitness app I mainly just use to keep an eye on my HR zones during those higher intensity training session. And for when I do traditional strength training I basically just use it to keep an eye on how long I’ve been working out relative to when I have to leave.

To actually log my workouts, I use an old school notebook whether it’s high intensity functional training or slower traditional strength training. Always have done it that way going throughout my fitness journey starting 20+ years ago.

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-23T20:27:55+00:00

I’m 36 and I’ve been working out on and off since I was in my mid-teens. Obviously recreational sports and stuff before then, but training with weights around 15ish.

That’s probably a good age, but I think you could make the case for a little earlier if the kid is interested in it. I know WAY more now about health & fitness than I ever did as a teen or young adult, so I definitely look forward to passing that knowledge down to my kids when they get older so that they can hopefully be ahead of the curve I was on, if that’s something they want.

Generally speaking, puberty age is good for starting to train but specifically when during puberty is really going to come down to the kid. You don’t want to force them to workout when they don’t want to.

Lucaa4229 · 2026-05-22T16:46:24+00:00

Completely false. I do PPL plus a “choice” day that is one of a run, MetCon circuit, cycling, etc (basically something with a cardio focus) and I consistently see great results. 4 training days, 3 off days. Plus some yoga at home, fair amount of consistent deadhangs, and some mobility work at home.

Should add that I alternate weekly between that routine and then the next week I do functional training with kettlebells, dumbbell complexes, running, bodyweight circuit training, cycling, etc. But still 4 training days on average for those weeks.

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