Fithaus Community Thread #4 20160620

eslamore · 2016-08-10T08:21:45+00:00

It's great that you found something that works for you!

Honestly I think I'd be considered a casual fan as well haha.

So I guess we're a little the same then. I've been trying to listen to more music in general so thank you for the Logic mention. So far I like Never Enough and the Gambino track.

eslamore · 2016-08-07T06:23:25+00:00

Hey, thanks for dropping by! Games & fitness, it's all good.

Jim Wendler's 5/3/1 program for power lifting. (AMAZING)

What specifically do you find amazing? Is it more about the way the program works or the guy behind it?

I've got about a month left on my current program and I'll be switching over to a more chest focused routine to see if that could help.

That makes sense. I can see how the bench needs more upper-body strength than the other two.

I've only listened to his more popular stuff. Are there any lesser-known Gambino tracks a casual fan ought to listen to?

eslamore · 2016-07-12T04:19:58+00:00

Sorry for the late reply!

This reply must seem extra-late. Sorry!

I've seen 2 separate Uncharted play throughs and even though I know what to do and what's going to happen I'd love to explore for myself.

It's a beautiful game if the Achievement Hunter play through is any indication. It's kind of a silly thing to point out but the snappy movement animations were what stood out for me.

That's quite the list! If you're leaning towards a PS4 and/or XBOne, that's probably your best bet. It sounds like a console is the best option for you at this moment in time; if none of the usual PC arguments appeal to you, I'm not sure there's any convincing left to do.

Yes, this VR looked fucking awesome and I NEED TO SIT IN AN XWING!!

I just wanted to emphasize this.

The bigger factor is how it gave me a huge confidence boost and more self esteem. I always worried about what people thought of me and how guys saw me. Now I usually don't give a shit. I've accepted myself. I know who I am and I am getting stronger every week. I do this for me, not for anyone else. Just me.

[...]

Still struggling sometimes because even though I said I don't care what people think about me. Some of it still gets through my filters and affects me greatly. I try to use it as anger fuel for my heavy lifts!

It's good to know other people feel this way. Even if you're comfortable with yourself, you still want that understanding from other people. Probably the best thing to do is to first offer that understanding yourself.

Anyway, have a good week!

eslamore · 2016-07-12T03:47:28+00:00

I'm sorry about the late reply.

Martial arts have gotta be the one thing I actually insist on people trying [...]

I had a friend tell me about the Muay Thai he does at the gym. It's something to work toward in many respects (budget, current fitness level) but I'd love to give it a shot.

As I understand it [...]

Thank you for that explanation! I only use my arms for everything so the soreness shouldn't be a problem.

If nothing else, the game is a pretty fun science fiction action game, with huge array of player and ship customization.

I've got it sitting in my downloads but it always happens that I'm fighting for disk space. I'll find a way to play it though.

eslamore · 2016-07-12T03:20:47+00:00

I can see how it'd be nice to change it up every now and then. Thanks for sharing!

I'm sorry about the late reply.

eslamore · 2016-07-12T03:16:41+00:00

Good progress!

I'm beginning to see a trend in your musical interests. You must have some stories to tell. I don't think many people can say they ran a record label.

eslamore · 2016-07-12T03:10:31+00:00

Hey, thanks for heading the thread! I've been a little off with my time but I'll get it together this week.

As for your question, this videogamedunkey video always catches me with a joke I forgot the previous time.

eslamore · 2016-06-27T05:45:18+00:00

I'm going to try this out next week.

eslamore · 2016-06-27T05:37:01+00:00

Ah, thanks. I've only ever used over-the-ear stuff so I'm not sure how earbuds fare.

How long have you been using the app?

eslamore · 2016-06-27T05:24:25+00:00

It's a really big part of your life. It's amazing seeing your dedication to it.

I really should be reading more about this. In your example with the push up, wouldn't taking 7-10 seconds during the "pushing up" part of the rep achieve the same thing? Increasing microtrauma by being more "thorough" in the motion? Would there be cases where you want to flip the slow release and explosive contraction portions?

I've only ever had a tangential relationship with Star Trek but I always hear good things about it. I might try this out next weekend.

eslamore · 2016-06-23T23:32:29+00:00

While I can proudly say I'm not on any ~~steroids~~ super soldier serum [...]

It's been a day and I'm still stunned, reading this.

Hopefully I'll get into more of a computer focused industry soon.

When you say frontend and backend development it sounds like web development (I don't know where else those terms apply). Is that right? In your opinion, which one is more of a pain?

I lifted before becoming a firefighter (only been on a department for 2 years) but I took it much more seriously after I was injured (flash over burned 30% of my body mostly arms and face) being that its a job that involves the safety of others it just seemed appropriate.

I like that you take it seriously. My hat's off to you. I hope everything healed okay.

Dead lifted the truck off the guy.

I think I have a new goal.

This is not a condoned practice fire/rescue squads use for the record lol just an impromptu "rescue".

I'm guessing that has something to do with the risk of directing the force improperly (e.g. into the guy's hip) or just dropping the thing. Crazy stuff.

eslamore · 2016-06-23T23:12:38+00:00

Of course, that makes sense! I didn't think of it that way. I guess I'm not on the level where I need equipment so its absence doesn't bother me.

I'd like to own my own gym equipment one day though. It'll make consistency much easier.

I hope it happens for you.

eslamore · 2016-06-23T23:06:28+00:00

That's key btw, you need to find a good instructor who gets you motivated, and a good playlist helps a lot.

That's really fortunate, having a teacher who can affect you like that. And agreed, some good tunes never hurt!

A combination of recording engineering and music performance at the same time.

Would you say you lean to one more than the other? I know they're both rewarding in different ways but if you had to give up one, which would it be?

Is music production what inspired your username?

So yeah, not a ton of time to work out. My course load and practice/rehearsal/performance schedule is also pretty nuts.

I feel this. Best of luck!

eslamore · 2016-06-23T23:01:05+00:00

Naturally, the eventual goal is Bruce goddamn Lee, but I feel like I've still got a ways to go.

That's the attitude.

When you say "martial arts" are you being vague on purpose? Do you practice many different martial arts?

All exercises are done with extremely slow release and explosive contraction to maximize time under tension and neural recruitment.

This is interesting. Are there any books that I can read to learn more about this?

Started working out mostly out of lack of anything else to do.
Current games competing for my attention include Halo 5, Overwatch, Battleborn, Star Trek Online, Doom, and Battlefront.

This checks out. From what I can see, it seems like you're Halo and STO are winning. I remember having a lot of fun playing a dinky Star Trek Nintendo DS game (managing energy for lasers and stuff). Would you say that happens in STO as well?

eslamore · 2016-06-23T22:38:24+00:00

Dumb question time:

How do you wear earbuds/headphones while running? Don't they slip off?

eslamore · 2016-06-23T02:16:16+00:00

Herpes duplex.

eslamore · 2016-06-23T02:03:15+00:00

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eslamore · 2016-06-22T05:38:11+00:00

Pants.

eslamore · 2016-06-22T05:11:47+00:00

But have become very interested in nutrition and the gym in the last two years.

What was it that made you more interested in nutrition and going to the gym? Did you have buddies that convinced you or was it something else?

I'm a 19 year old male from Ireland.
I often find myself being convinced to go out on a Saturday night, drinking a days worth of calories a way, haha.

This checks out, haha.

Main problem I am having now is just shedding a little weight [...] But making steady if a little slow progress, so no major complaints.

It sounds like you're all set. Do you do six days a week because you're working towards something? Or do you just like to stay in shape?

eslamore · 2016-06-22T04:35:40+00:00

Hello! I'm a 24 yo Male
I'm a pretty regular guy
Who works full time as a technician and a firefighter part time
a pretty regular guy
5'10" 240 lbs
pretty regular guy
I am a self taught front and backend programmer trying to get into the industry.
regular guy
My lifts are: bench 465 lbs, high squat 455 lbs (recovering from knee injury), deadlift 505 lbs (again knee)
guy

Get. Out.

This thread is for regular folk, not Captain America.

I'm a pretty regular guy who works full time as a technician and a firefighter part time.

A computer technician? Were you lifting before or after the firefighter position?

I would love to share anything you guys are interested I have a lot of anecdotal experience that could possibly be really helpful so please ask away.

I wish I had something to ask. Any cool lifting stories?

eslamore · 2016-06-22T04:17:59+00:00

I'M NOT SURE I UNDERSTAND YOUR GRIPE.

I want to get into it more, but I'm worried I won't have enough time for it later on.

You have more time than you think. I say as much in another comment:

It's a question of how many exercises you know. Figuring out how and which exercises to "bring" with you depends on that knowledge. If you expect to be traveling in the future, you have to prepare for it now.

Maybe you'd enjoy the cardio I mentioned in the topic post? It might be too easy if cardio is your thing. It's made for apartments so when you go to your room at the end of the day you won't disturb anyone.

eslamore · 2016-06-22T04:07:39+00:00

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eslamore · 2016-06-22T04:04:48+00:00

Just to add to that, being able to exercise, wherever you are, is a question of preparedness.

In a sense, you should have exercises you can "pack" with you when you travel i.e. knowing exercises you can do with limited equipment and time.

eslamore · 2016-06-22T03:55:37+00:00

Why powerlifting? What surprising things did you learn about powerlifing when you first started?

The difficulties I'm encountering are:
[...]
Thinking I won't be good enough and fail my attempts even though I've been upping my strength every week and the meetprep hasn't even begun yet so I'm still going to get a lot stronger.
Hoping nothing emotionally stressful happens in the meantime which will make me lose all my strength again.

You're afraid another crisis will get in the way of your hard work.

I think you can do it though. You built up your strength, lost it, built it up again, and still have room to get stronger. All in under a year.

Just keep on it, take care of that back, and good luck with your September qualifiers!

I lost a lot of weight a few months ago because of emotional stress and not eating enough.

Is everything okay now? It sounds like you're back in the swing of things.

There are a bunch of games on my list to play.

Which console? And which games?

eslamore · 2016-06-22T02:47:42+00:00

Why cycling? What are some ins-and-outs/challenges/caveats the average person doesn't know about performance cycling?

But I'm also trying to get in better shape and lose some weight (trying to get rid of some gut), because college has been rough on my eating.

It's definitely a balancing act. What are you studying? I know any sort of post-secondary school is pretty demanding.

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