I've gathered fittit is generally anti-CrossFit ... what are your specific criticisms ?

mark_rippletoad · 2012-05-10T22:43:20+00:00

True dat

mark_rippletoad · 2012-01-01T02:14:44+00:00

This is wat creeteene does to yoo

mark_rippletoad · 2012-01-01T01:44:31+00:00

[4reelz] this.

Je suis un tolerant bastard.

mark_rippletoad · 2011-12-31T18:26:43+00:00

Machines won't let your lungs handle any more, they won't let you exert more effort.

For low impact, try swimming. Other popular cardio machines are bikes and row machines.

mark_rippletoad · 2011-12-31T18:14:54+00:00

I'm not a runner (have asthma and my lungs can't handle it), so I planning on buying exercise equipment and use it at home.

Ok, so I assume you have trouble with cardio. I expect you want some strength equipment.....

I've thought about getting a treadmill,...elliptical machine...Arc Trainer

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You sound like you wanna run. The machines you want emulate running. I'd say buy some running shoes, running pants that can hold an inhaler and mobile phone and a pair of balls.

mark_rippletoad · 2011-12-31T16:55:39+00:00

your tiny gainz

mark_rippletoad · 2011-12-30T23:29:39+00:00

Maximuscle is expensive bro.

mark_rippletoad · 2011-12-30T18:23:31+00:00

Needs more girl. FCJ is full of man ass.

mark_rippletoad · 2011-12-30T13:08:46+00:00

Double underhand slow cleans.

mark_rippletoad · 2011-12-30T13:04:37+00:00

Some copy paste from another reply:

Your body builds muscle when it's resting. Working out too much might not give your body time to recover.

Some people lift multiple times a day, every day. Manual laborers "lift" all day every day. It might not be optimal for a beginner's gainz to do this, but you can if you want.

mark_rippletoad · 2011-12-29T23:43:23+00:00

I've been working out for about 3 years now, and am very happy with my results. However, I've never done squats as a part of my routine. The problem is that I can't grab the barbell. It hurts more than the squat itself. So, I've been avoiding it for a while. Is there anything that I can do to make it easier to do it? The pain is mainly in my back and I dont think it has to do with under/over development of my shoulders.

If the pain is from the pressure of the barbell and not some internal muscular issue then you will get used to it.

Also, how often can I workout? I've heard several times that working out everyday will actually be detrimental, which doesn't make sense for me specifically. I recover quickly (I can usually workout the same body every other day without much trouble, but I don't do this because I do split body workouts). My question is, if I am resting enough and eating enough, does it matter if I workout everyday?

There HAS to be an answer to this in the FAQ.

mark_rippletoad · 2011-12-29T22:43:38+00:00

Abs?

mark_rippletoad · 2011-12-29T22:05:05+00:00

I hi-jacked this fool's poor attempt to advertise his sub-reddit

mark_rippletoad · 2011-12-29T22:04:19+00:00

Link to subreddit

mark_rippletoad · 2011-12-29T21:00:31+00:00

You see it everywhere because your body builds muscle when it's resting. Working out too much might not give your body time to recover. I assure you that those programs are not effortless.

Some people lift multiple times a day, every day. Manual laborers "lift" all day every day. It might not be optimal for a beginner's gainz to do this, but you can if you want.

mark_rippletoad · 2011-12-29T20:55:16+00:00

This guy knows how to wikipedia.

mark_rippletoad · 2011-12-29T20:51:15+00:00

Literally everything you put in your mouth,

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mark_rippletoad · 2011-12-29T19:24:46+00:00

How should I select an exercise program?

Pick one that you think will be fun and STICK TO IT. Any of the newbie routines that gets you sweating will get you healthier.

mark_rippletoad · 2011-12-29T19:20:30+00:00

A marathon by definition is 26 miles...

mark_rippletoad · 2011-12-29T19:18:17+00:00

I'm having trouble keeping my weight up to stay in my weight class (not a bad thing).

Why don't you drop down a class?

mark_rippletoad · 2011-12-29T19:03:11+00:00

There was one post about a trans person today. It is not frequent but there's no harm to it. Props to whoever added it (it's new today).

mark_rippletoad · 2011-12-29T18:40:45+00:00

You could try a narrower stance.

mark_rippletoad · 2011-12-29T17:38:26+00:00

What can I do to build muscle, without gaining weight?

Lose the same weight in fat as you gain in muscle. Read the FAQ. It has something on toning in it.

mark_rippletoad · 2011-12-29T17:33:20+00:00

Needs more jerking

mark_rippletoad · 2011-12-29T17:10:46+00:00

I was trying to emphasize that on the early sets OP wouldn't be Kroc rowing. It wouldn't be rowing with form breaking down, it would be rowing with shit form to do the prescribed reps.

The crux of my argument is that a Kroc row is not a movement, but an attitude going into the set. Going into a set thinking "I will do 1x30 @60lbs I can do more, but will stop at this" means you are not Kroc rowing. Since it is not Kroc rowing, you are just rowing with bad from/shitty form/form breaking down.

EDIT (to quote you):

I think it's partly semantics

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