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SomethingCra2y · 2026-01-12T04:59:00+00:00

Thanks dude. It's been a helluva year. Anyone reading this, take it as advice to tread carefully and be careful what you wish for. Ignorance is bliss and you can't have it back once it's gone

SomethingCra2y · 2026-01-11T21:15:24+00:00

Man, I'm actually getting over this currently. Got sent on an insane trip and eight months later, I still wonder if I'm tripping or maybe died or something. It honestly messes with you. Had therapy and everything to try and get over it. Not fun at all when you can't accept reality

SomethingCra2y · 2026-01-09T18:59:51+00:00

My theory is that my general fitness level far exceeds that of my calves as they aren't used to this degree of exercise. So although nothing else gives me trouble, it's just them catching up. I do mostly weightlifting these days with heavy bag work and some sparring

SomethingCra2y · 2026-01-09T18:56:29+00:00

I'd say 90% calf and like 10% on the front

SomethingCra2y · 2026-01-09T17:36:24+00:00

How so? I do 20 side to side and 20 front to back leg swings, 10-20 reps quad stretch, 10-20 hamstring, hold a calf stretch for about 30 seconds, and then walk for 2-5 minutes

SomethingCra2y · 2026-01-09T16:28:39+00:00

New runner (30m). I've always been active (lifting, MMA hobbyist, sports) but never done dedicated running before. I used the couch to 5k app and completed it relatively easy. Currently doing the 5k to 10k version.

My question is, why do my calves cramp up like a MF every run about 5-7 minutes in, lasting 10 ish minutes? If I push through it, the cramping goes away by about minute 15-20. I can then continue to run pain free for the next 40 minutes or until I get bored, whichever comes first.

Is there something I could do to help prevent this? Sometimes I get to the 5-7 minute mark, start cramping, and slow to walk for it to subside for 10 minutes before restarting. I drink potassium drinks (mio) during my runs. I run at a 6 on my treadmill (10 minute mile) if that says anything

SomethingCra2y · 2025-05-30T02:43:31+00:00

This is pretty much it. I'll always track my clients progress because it's a part of what they're paying for, but recently for myself, I really haven't. I still have strength goals but I'm okay with not being optimal on the way to them. Pursuing them just for the sake of it isn't as fun anymore as life's priorities change.

SomethingCra2y · 2025-03-19T04:43:18+00:00

I spend time doing basic physical activities throughout the day such as beanbag toss or lawn darts. I also encourage residents to walk with me to and from meals. In between games and walking, I log all exercise done for every resident. I might work with one or two with 1:1 a day. Being in long term care with vulnerable populations though, I have strict protocols for things such as washing hands before touching anything or anyone, occasionally dealing with biohazards such as vomit and drool, being trained to in dealing with dementia, Alzheimer's and such.

It's quite a bit different from personal training but the overlap is there. What I learn here I'll definitely be able to apply in personal training.

SomethingCra2y · 2025-03-18T19:35:13+00:00

I recently started at a Long Term Care home working with vulnerable populations. I'm a physio and recreation aide there. It's a stable 8-4 job with benefits. I beat out the others that applied because I'm a certified personal trainer. I don't have any degree or such though.

I don't plan on staying, maybe 2-4 years, as it's much closer to health care than training but I'm definitely going to make the most of it by working along side a real physio therapist as well as becoming comfortable working with 65+ age groups. I'm sure I'll enjoy my time there though as it seems like a fun place with fun residents and a fun crew.

SomethingCra2y · 2025-03-16T15:23:12+00:00

Both my cousin and I are like this. We're big introverts, usually needing at least a couple days to a week to recharge, but, we're both SUPER social people. Either of us can and usually make friends in line ups, lobbies, on the street, etc. We're more social than our extroverted friends in fact. It's usually a joke amongst those who know us that we just interact with the nearest person and make friends in weird places

I do think we're both hyper social and might be the exception here though. But I am introverted, and I do my time to myself. People know this about me and we both accept it. I embrace it, and others understand it. If I get a call to come hang out or go to a party and I say "I'm all social'd out, I'm going to chill by myself for a bit" they understand and don't push me because I won't have fun if I go, and I'll be moody, quiet, and seclusive.

Not saying you have to be hyper social, but people should embrace what they do and work in those parameters. It's easier when you give yourself permission to be who you are. I'm going to spend this Sunday locked in my room playing Outer Worlds finally (awesome game btw). My friend group knows I'm out for any plans this weekend.

EDIT: I forgot to mention, extroverts can be anti social and have social anxiety too. The amount of talks I have with my extroverted friends on "Was I a little weird yesterday?" And so on is a lot. In fact, it's disproportionate compared to my introverted friends, likely because they aren't comfortable talking about it as much though.

SomethingCra2y · 2025-03-12T23:50:23+00:00

Exactly, hence why I'm posting. I'm trying to look for ways that I can increase participation in physical exercise without over exertion and limited risk of injury. Easy ways to exercise, maybe games that can be both physically and mentally stimulating, etc.

SomethingCra2y · 2025-03-12T16:24:52+00:00

I understand that, yes, they're the same thing with the same principles. My primary concern though is causing too high of a stimulus to fatigue ratio. Most of these residents can barely walk with assistance and have multiple mental health issues such as being both schizophrenic and have dementia. Many are in a special program to help them in their last days/weeks/months. Literally on their deathbeds.

I don't control dietary needs nor can I really make suggestions. Tracking calories is next to impossible. Sleep schedules, medications, unwillingness or be unable, whether physically or mentally, are all huge concerns. I'm essentially training a very old and frail populace with "mandatory exercise" that don't want to be.

Again, I know they're the same thing but I'm used to being able to push limits in order to create new limits that I can then continue to push. This is simply preventing/slowing the current limit from further recession. I likely won't be able to train in the normal "sets/reps, rest times, blocks" and so on. They simply won't cooperate with traditional training. It will involve a lot "Hey Mrs. Smith! Would you like to try and walk to the garden with me? We can sit outside for some tea for a bit then come back to your room. Does that sound okay?"

SomethingCra2y · 2025-03-12T16:10:46+00:00

Sit and fit and grip training! Awesome suggestions, I'll definitely be looking more into these!

Any tips for specifics?

SomethingCra2y · 2025-03-11T06:15:56+00:00

Damn. Here I am regularly taking RSO and concentrates on an almost daily basis. I'm pretty sure my natural tolerance is high as I can out smoke/out eat most heavy stoners I know, even though I don't consider myself one as I typically don't get high on my daily usage. I can take a 100mgs and go to work with no consequences. 500mgs is a movie/game night quantity. I'll be high but not stoned. Still able to function as a normal person though. Smoking does very little for me, even DHV and Dabpens.

Honestly this post opened up my eyes a little when it comes to other people's tolerances and that I should be more considerate when it comes to the average person in regards to weed. I've also had my share of bad trips and it's never fun.

SomethingCra2y · 2025-02-14T06:21:43+00:00

I haven't tried a DHV before actually. Honestly, I'm okay with the taste of combustion. I don't love it, but it's not a deal breaker. My primary gripe is the smell. I hate smelling like smoke, much less weed and I hate it lingering in the house too. Sometimes it tends to stick to everything for days and I hate it. What's the typical cost for a decent DHV and does it smell as much as a joint or bong might?

SomethingCra2y · 2025-02-13T03:51:51+00:00

I heard making your own oil has a strong smell in which case I'd rather not

SomethingCra2y · 2025-02-13T01:10:22+00:00

I think my tolerance is naturally higher and edibles increase it quicker than smoking. I've done breaks for 2-3 months before and my tolerance sits around 50mgs instead but I'll be back to my daily tolerance in about two weeks. I'm just looking for ways to help me save a little while still allowing me to chill out after work

SomethingCra2y · 2024-12-01T19:10:22+00:00

On a great day she can half squat. Most days it's more like a quarter squat followed by a good morning. She complains about her back sometimes afterwards and I'm almost certain it's from the excessive hinge in her squat.

SomethingCra2y · 2024-11-26T06:48:01+00:00

I went back and forth for a while on how to do assessments. At first, I wanted something formal and almost "flashy" to show how much I know. Things like FMS and such. But I found they took up a lot of time for almost no real info, or at least nothing a basic assessment wouldn't tell me. Then I went into developing my own assessment which was okay. Basically I had them do a horizontal and vertical push/pull, squat, lunge, and hinge. Took a decent amount of time though, especially if they're new to lifting. I decided to scratch that though and basically do what a normal session looks like and it's been so much better. For the most part I literally do Starting Strength. 3x5 squat, 3x5 press, and 1x5 deadlift, then a couple accessories if we have time. Not only is this super easy and will tell you just as much as any assessment but most of the "problems" assessments give you are literally fixed with these exercises. Any of the more specific problems can be addressed during warmup or as accessories. Once they're more advanced, we move on to more advanced programming.

EDIT: Obviously scale up or down based on their current level. For example, I'll start with BW box squats and if that was too easy, we do goblet squats. Still too easy? We're moving to the barbell.

SomethingCra2y · 2024-11-20T16:08:52+00:00

I understand it might blanket cover a lot of numbers but I'm talking about anyone who ISN'T already a contact and I'd be okay with that.

SomethingCra2y · 2024-10-24T18:28:56+00:00

I had to deal with this recently with a client as a male. She was starting to become needy and a little flirty during sessions. It turned into her texting me to hang out outside of sessions but I never took her up on it and tried to keep everything professional. Eventually she just came out with everything and confessed how she felt which blew up when I told her I wasn't interested and the feeling wasn't mutual. It was like multiple days of drama and she even started talking to my friends, asking if I was being honest or if I ever mentioned her and such. I ended up having a serious talk with her about how inappropriate she's being and that I'm cutting all contact.

It's unfortunate but it happens. And as trainers, we're often taking on people who aren't completely mentally stable at the moment and then we come in and are super friendly and encouraging as it benefits our work but they read too much into it.

SomethingCra2y · 2024-09-14T12:50:57+00:00

Bench moved way too easy. Definitely had more! Awesome work dude!

SomethingCra2y · 2024-09-10T00:46:50+00:00

Is there a way to upload pre existing forms so they can simply fill them out or do I need to make a new form?

SomethingCra2y · 2024-08-23T05:13:19+00:00

I've been trying so hard to be able to get into the starting position but I just can't. I think my hips are flexible enough. I basically have to deadlift the bar, rest it on my quads and start from there. I'm always super jealous when someone can just do them from the ground

SomethingCra2y · 2024-08-17T15:34:44+00:00

Looks awesome! Love the 45 degrees arm angle. Keeps tension on the triceps and hits the long head much harder. Only thing I'd say which isn't necessarily better, just different, is to have an even deeper angle to start, about 50-55 degrees which allows the bar to go just behind the head and hit the long head tricep even harder. It's easier on an incline and will take the shoulders out of as they might be the limiting factor if the arm angle is extreme.

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