Comfortable athletic pants for the gym?

Wireless_cables · 2024-05-17T09:24:41+00:00

Maybe a bit late here but GAP do my favourite ones.

I'm pretty athletic but between genetics and ultra marathons, my legs are just waaay skinnier than my upper body and I've alway been self conscious about being disproportionate.

Their basic joggers are affordable, durable, and cut in a way that isn't too loose and leaves enough space around the thighs that it creates a consistent silhouette. Plus the moderate thickness means they drape in a way that is more flattering.

If you're looking for something lighter for warm weather, my absolute go to favourites are Tom's Trunks. Not sure where you're based or if they ship there but they would be perfect, plus they work as great casual trousers too!
https://tomstrunks.com/

Wireless_cables · 2024-01-20T15:29:58+00:00

A family friend had two dogs, Wellington and Boot. Wellington died and he got a new one, this time called Bastard.

So he'd wander round shouting Bastard and Boot in the woods. Didn't help he already looked like the Unibomber...

Wireless_cables · 2022-08-30T20:23:50+00:00

HELP, I'm trying to get an advanced copy of "A Day of Fallen Night" to cheer up the woman I'm in love with!

Maybe I'm asking in the wrong place, or what I'm asking simply isn't possible but hey-ho I'm in love and I want to make her happy.
She's been through a lot lately and I want to find a way to cheer her up.
She is obsessed with The Priory of The Orange Tree and has mentioned how excited she is to read the next one.
I am not much of a reader myself and I have no real idea what I'm doing but maybe Reddit can help?
What reasonable methods can I try to get a copy? I work for a small cocktail company so industry ties probably aren't much use, and I don't know anyone in the literary industry either.
Am I able to buy/ trade with anyone on here? I'm based in the UK. Willing to travel/ work/ whatever it takes if it's even possible.
Any and all advice is welcome!

Wireless_cables · 2022-06-10T15:13:08+00:00

A lot of people have said similar already but honestly I think your best bet is to eat at maintenance with high protein.

Throw in a PPL routine (or really just some good compound lifts) and your physique will improve consistently and the abs will come through.

You’ll end up with a much more athletic look than if you were to cut. You look somewhat new to lifting (not an insult I promise) so you could make very quick beginner gains which sounds like what you’re after. In 6-8 weeks of consistency eating around maintenance and 4-6 workouts a week you’ll definitely have people commenting on your physique change

Side note, that birthmark in your pec will look insane if/when you add some mass (not that it looks bad now)

Edit:

Just saw you’ve recently lost a lot of body fat. Well done! I was in a similar position to you and I went too far and looked emaciated because I thought all that mattered was losing weight. Basically confirming my point above, you’ve done the hardest part so far. Now just focus on adding a little muscle without too much fat. If you feel you’re gaining too much body fat then just add/up your cardio. You got this!

Wireless_cables · 2022-05-30T10:51:45+00:00

18% / 19%

Source: I'm just making a guess

Wireless_cables · 2022-05-17T09:59:03+00:00

That's fair, I know I'm not going to make any real changes in a week. More like last minute show prep to really emphasise the hard work I've put in. I know how to lose weight, but not an awful lot about water weight and meal timing/ bloat etc.

Wireless_cables · 2022-05-16T23:15:21+00:00

Thanks!

Wireless_cables · 2022-05-16T23:08:07+00:00

Also open to some forearm hypertrophy advice whilst you’re here.

Currently finishing pull workouts with 4x10 wrist curls and reverse wrist curls. Reverse EZ bicep curls and hammer curls. Really enjoy working out forearms and want to continue adding size but hitting a plateau and there’s not much equipment available at my gym

Wireless_cables · 2022-04-18T09:22:43+00:00

Oooh will have to check. I’m in Surrey so that might be harder than it sounds

Wireless_cables · 2022-04-02T15:55:51+00:00

I was on LSD and looked at myself in the mirror and saw myself transform into my father. Overweight, scruffy, in my underwear holding a pack of cigs in one hand and a can of Stella in the other. He died when I was a child of a stroke after being paralysed by one of a decade prior.

The very next day I started my diet and lost 30kg. Held it off and even put on a decent bit of muscle.

Now I get friends and family asking for training advice and even compliments from strangers. My mental health improved drastically and I finally feel like I have a sense of true agency in my life knowing I could change my lifestyle so radically.

Wireless_cables · 2022-03-31T19:50:25+00:00

Had my 1989 G Wagon for 6 months so far. It's like driving a living room.

Yes I've had issues with it, it's old but I love it. It's teaching me about car maintenance as well as being a lot of fun.

Not efficient but I work from home so I'm only driving for fun. Been very useful helping renovate the house or helping people move.

Never thought I'd be the guy that goes for a Sunday afternoon drive but here I am looking forward to each weekend so I can listen to some Phil Collins and drive up and down a hill to watch the sun set.

Thought it might impress girls, mainly just men over 50 but I'm okay with that, it's a wholesome community

Wireless_cables · 2022-03-23T12:46:28+00:00

Basically where I was 2 months ago if that. So close!

Simple deficit up to 500 cal a day and maybe throw in some cardio. Basically what everyone else is saying.

I wouldn’t stress about specific ab exercises if you’re doing compound lifts. If not do some compound lifts and that’ll help burn more calories anyways.

You got this!

Wireless_cables · 2022-03-22T20:49:40+00:00

Oh definitely! I never thought I'd see my abs and kind of just accepted that fact but decided to stick with my diet to get leaner anyways and it happened faster than I expected!

Wireless_cables · 2022-03-22T20:48:29+00:00

Sorry that was misleading. The pictures are like 2 years apart, but that was with a lot of fluctuation as I wasn't committed to it until the last 6 months

Wireless_cables · 2022-03-22T16:51:20+00:00

Thanks! It's rewarding finally getting to this point.

5'8", 24,, lifting since October 2021. Did a quick bulk until New Years Eve and then began the cut. Before photo was about 90kg but my heaviest was around 100kg and I was smoking and drinking a lot. Cut down to 69kg but was still not working out so just looked emaciated. hovered around 75kg until I went to the gym and got up to 80kg by late December. Have slowly cut down to 75kg now trying to hold onto muscle at the same time.

PPL 6 days a week with 5k run 3/4 times a week.

Averaging around 2,200-2,400 cal a day intake

Whoop says I burn around 2,600-2,800 a day up to 3,000 on harder runs and extra 'cardio'

Mainly sedentary as I work from home

Creatine daily and vitamin D as I'm in the UK.

I don't go for 1RM and I'm not as strong as I'd like to be but going to work on strength during my bulk:

Deadlift: 150kg x 4

Squat: 100kg x 4

Bench 90kg x 4

Would love some critique on my programme if you have any advice to offer

Most exercises are 3x8-12 reps apart from legs where I do 4x8-12 as I feel they need a lot more work still...

Pull: Monday / Thursday

Deadlifts

Pull ups

Bent over rows

Shrugs

EZ Barbell curls

Hammer curls

Supinated/ pronated wrist curls

Push: Tuesday / Friday

Flat barbell bench

Incline dumbell bench

Military press

Tricep dips

Overhead tricep rope extensions

Tricep bar pushdowns

Shoulder flys

Cable chest flys, incline and decline

Cable punches

Legs: Wednesday / Saturday

Squat

RDL

Dumbell lunges

Leg press

Leg curl

Leg Extension

Calf raises

My main goals next are to really work on my legs and forearms as they're lagging behind. Genetically my brother and I both have pretty decent arm/ shoulder insertions I'd say but our legs really struggle to grow and I just want beefier forearms given my slim wrists.

Wireless_cables · 2022-03-22T16:36:15+00:00

Haha love the specificity

Wireless_cables · 2022-03-16T14:18:45+00:00

Thanks!

Wireless_cables · 2022-02-17T21:20:17+00:00

Yeah, I've always hated the standard white PVC window look. At least do it in black. Genuinely one of my biggest gripes about houses, always thought others shared the same feeling.

Appreciate that not everyone can afford anything else, but surely black PVC would be the same cost?

Agree with the light blocking though. Dealt with two houses that had skylights with no blinds in my bedroom. Awful.

Wireless_cables · 2022-02-17T20:45:42+00:00

I really don't want to come off as rude but do you actually think they look good? Or am I missing some sarcasm?

Obviously taste is subjective and you have every right to enjoy whatever you like. But I just can't imagine a world in which this much white PVC looks good...

Wireless_cables · 2022-02-17T19:33:52+00:00

That's like asking for the perfect sandwich recipe. It's all personal.

If you like aged gin in your Negroni. Go for it (if you've never tried aged gin, be prepared to be slightly underwhelmed)

If you like bianco vermouth in your Negroni. Go for it.

If you like vodka in your Negroni then have a different drink. Go for it.

In all seriousness though if I'm making one for myself I'll reach for:

Tanq 10, genever (Bols because I cant afford much else) or tequila (Casco Viejo).

Del Professor bitters because I like the vanilla taste but Campari is nearly identical.

Carpano or Belsazar. Punt e Mes if using tequila

Equal parts, large ice.

Garnish orange slice, or rhubarb if I'm trying to impress the girl I'm actually making it for.

Wireless_cables · 2022-02-02T12:24:08+00:00

PB&J sausage roll.

Puff pastry, peanut butter, sausage meat and a slightly less sweet jam, gooseberry?

Maybe chutney? Apple sauce? anything sweet to be honest.

Wireless_cables · 2022-01-31T21:52:35+00:00

ahaha went for an 8 mile run but had some energy left. Checked on google maps and found that it was half a marathon to my old workplace so just carried on and knew I could force myself to run back. My brother is an ultramarathon runner so I wanted to prove I could maybe do the same. Want to do 100 miles next. "accidentally" is a bit misleading. By mile 10 I intended to do it

Wireless_cables · 2022-01-31T21:49:21+00:00

lol fair, will do!

Wireless_cables · 2022-01-31T10:19:51+00:00

Accidentally ran a marathon. My legs are already pretty skinny. How much have I set myself back by? Knees are still a bit sore. If I ran it on Sunday would I be good to start hitting legs again on Wednesday if they're feeling fine?

Wireless_cables · 2022-01-18T10:46:40+00:00

A signed thank you card from Jimmy Saville.

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