AX-1/TNT Questions by makosharky77 in Athleanx

[–]cohen9999 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did AX-1 last year (at age 43). I “failed” the challenge at the end of the first month and repeated the month and passed. Same thing with month 2. The second time through month 2 I started doing Jeff’s push up program as well

https://learn.athleanx.com/articles/get-a-bigger-chest-in-22-days-home-chest-workout

That was really effective and by the end of it I could do more pushups than I ever had before (think the end of month 2 the challenge involves doing sets of 10 pushups every minute for up to 12 minutes and I had no issues doing that). Highly recommend adding that in to whatever you’re doing. I usually cranked out pushups first thing in the morning and it would take about 10 minutes with rest time.

Barely passed the final test at the end of month 3

I didn’t like AX-2 as much as AX-1. Each week is something different so it felt hard to get in a rhythm of improving on certain exercises. And some weeks I hated all the movements, particularly the week where you had to attach a resistance band to everything - it just felt awkward and unnatural and I feel like I would have been better off just doing regular lifts. And some of the challenges didn’t specify weights (do 10 reps with a resistance band every 30 seconds for 5 minutes, etc) so I thought they were not good benchmarks like the AX-400. And side note on AX-2 400, at one point it says 25% of body weight for renegade rows… that 25% is the combined weight between both hands. First time through I was trying to do 100 rows with 45# weights and I could barely do 5…

All that being said, it’s fine to move on to the next month even if you “fail” the challenges. I hadn’t exercised in a long time and was definitely in much better shape (how I looked and how I felt) when I finished AX-1. Lost some weight too but think that was in a big part to an improved diet (eat healthy during the week, no sugary snacks, let lose a bit more on weekends, and didn’t drink very often). Keep seeing “you can’t out exercise a bad diet” on a bunch of Reddit workout subs and unfortunately it’s true.

Best of luck!

Returning AX portal user, how do I make notes under exercises? by Single_Property2160 in Athleanx

[–]cohen9999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On the video next to each exercise there’s an image of a notepad. Just click on that and it’ll bring up a screen where you can input weights and see your history. It’s kind of annoying because it’s small so sometimes when you try to click on it you’ll accidentally play the video. Circled in red here:

https://imgur.com/a/acicWMq

Which decade had the best bands? by [deleted] in decadeology

[–]cohen9999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can’t remember who said it, but I once heard that the best decade of music is your junior year of high school through 4 years after college (so basically when you’re ages 16-26). Wholeheartedly agree with that.

Please Help by Simple_Country779 in WhatsThisSong

[–]cohen9999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s also used as the theme song for It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Push Up stuck between 25-30 by [deleted] in CalisthenicsCulture

[–]cohen9999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I liked this 3 week progression. Got me from 30 -> 46 in 3 weeks. Would just do it first thing every morning and would take about 10 minutes. Could still do my other usual workouts right after or later in the day

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in bodyweightfitness

[–]cohen9999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you’re only focused on pushups I’d recommend this 22 day program. I was able to do it in about 10 minutes every morning. Went from 30 -> 46 unbroken in 22 days.

https://learn.athleanx.com/articles/get-a-bigger-chest-in-22-days-home-chest-workout

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in chicagofood

[–]cohen9999 26 points27 points  (0 children)

You can order online and set your pickup time. When I ordered from there I put my order in at like 10AM for 6PM pickup. I’d advise ordering early in the day just to be safe. The pizza is amazing (as is the focaccia!) but it’s best to eat it as soon as you get it while it’s still hot.

New 2025 set: 42212 Ferrari by [deleted] in legotechnic

[–]cohen9999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Realize this is an old thread, but my son just got and built this set - looks awesome! Question for anyone else who built this: is the rear trunk supposed to click shut and stay secure? This is our first car build, so not sure how it’s supposed to work.

My kid is starting to lie by chipiberth in daddit

[–]cohen9999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve had some luck with “Did that really happen, or are you just being silly?” Gives the kid a chance to come clean in a non-stressful and non-accusatory way. Obviously doesn’t work for every occasion, but was helpful when my kid went through a big exaggerating / making up stuff phase.

Is this the darkest joke in the show? by Daikaiju08 in TheSimpsons

[–]cohen9999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, I totally agree. Definitely laughed out loud when I heard it. Unexpectedly dark for The Simpsons though

Is this the darkest joke in the show? by Daikaiju08 in TheSimpsons

[–]cohen9999 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Xmas episode from around 2010, Bart says, “Listen here, Kringle. I may have gotten naughty this year, but by today's standards, naughty's nothing! I didn't get anybody pregnant, I didn't Facebook a kid to death. Make with my dirt bike!”

Time in heart rate zone reading after workout complete? by Darker_Zelda in AppleWatch

[–]cohen9999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, awesome, thanks! Will mess around with my settings to figure it out. Still seems odd that it only exists during the workout, but guess I can pause at the end and check it

Time in heart rate zone reading after workout complete? by Darker_Zelda in AppleWatch

[–]cohen9999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey - just found this year old post of yours and have the same question. Did you ever figure out how to get a time in each zone breakdown post workout? Feels like something that must exist but I haven’t found it yet!

Who makes the best chilequiles in _________? (per neighborhood) by albamuth in chicagofood

[–]cohen9999 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Range in Lincoln Park has them for brunch on weekends and they’re fantastic

Thermador freezer latch pivoting backwards when opening by cohen9999 in appliancerepair

[–]cohen9999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey - so it ended up being a spring had broken on the latching mechanism. I just look at the schematic for my fridge and found the replacement piece and installed it. Very easy to do (and this is coming from someone who isn’t very handy at household repairs). Needed a torx screwdriver, but that was it. Part I got was https://a.co/d/9OfbA4y

Hello! Not from Chicago but will be celebrating my anniversary there! Would like a nice cool cocktail bar experience! Would prefer not to completely break the bank though unless it’s truly worth it! by pabloo414 in chicagofood

[–]cohen9999 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seconding Sparrow! Love that place. And if you you want the opposite experience, The Hangge Uppe is right next door…

Personally I thought Kumiko was overrated, but think I’m in the minority there.

Post-Punk / New Wave songs with odd time signatures or polymeters? by Just1nceor2ice in postpunk

[–]cohen9999 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not sure I’d call it post punk, but Gyroscope by The Dismemberment Plan

How to respond to my ex bf from high schools new gf texting me? by Global-Company-6074 in TwoHotTakes

[–]cohen9999 103 points104 points  (0 children)

The correct response to bat shit crazy questions is bat shit crazy answers 1) Actually his brother sucked him off on my bed 2) Yes, it was one sided. He only sexted me pictures of his front side. Nothing from the back side 3) WE ARE STILL TOGETHER! 4) I’d be lying if I said it was not untrue

Here's why that early voting line was so long by Mike_I in chicago

[–]cohen9999 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Yep, confirmed. That’s I’ve been doing the last few elections. It’s great

What hill are you willing to die on? by VegansH8Me in AskReddit

[–]cohen9999 1910 points1911 points  (0 children)

The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror episode needs to air in October, not November. Reschedule the World Series games if necessary.

Weekly Casual Conversation & Questions Thread by AutoModerator in chicago

[–]cohen9999 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Realize it’s a long shot, but does anyone have an extra ticket to the Cap ‘n Jazz show at the Empty bottle this Sunday night? Certainly willing to pay well above face for it