volfromga
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| Registered on: | 12/22/2015 |
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re: High School Workout
Posted by volfromga on 2/5/20 at 12:22 pm
Thanks for the tips, I'll have him check out this thread, as well as looking at the greyskull thread.
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High School Workout
Posted by volfromga on 2/5/20 at 7:07 am
My neighbor has a daughter who has started to show interest in lifting. She is going into high school next year and looking to join the cross country team as well as do pole vaulting.
He has started bringing her with him to the gym but doesn't know where the line is between pushing her too hard ...
re: How do you wash your active clothes/gear?
Posted by volfromga on 9/13/18 at 1:14 pm
[link=(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/shopping?q=tbn:ANd9GcSUKrpvdc7ZgHXs04Z97Y5UJTBPmDJ6CZGSL9c14UTOdPk0d9AcYKxHzuLrV_U4dObud0e5FwyCYrSHpVs9Y3_PA4iUp3aW4A&usqp=CAY)]Tide Pod - Sports with Febreeze[/link]
Used to use the standard stuff, ever since my wife found this, I have had no issue. Stu...
re: 2018 Atlanta United FC Season-Long Thread
Posted by volfromga on 4/11/18 at 3:18 pm
[quote]Atlanta United's star striker Josef Martinez suffered an apparent arm injury in training on Wednesday.
The MLS club told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution that it was too early to tell the extent of the problem, after the newspaper reported Martinez collided with a teammate near the end of...
re: Best wireless headphones for long distance (26.2 training) running?
Posted by volfromga on 9/20/17 at 8:34 am
I have the Jaybird X3's. Used them for half marathon training, I don't do much running these days, but I use them for 5 - 6 workouts (about an hour long each) before I recharge them with around 10 - 20% battery. I have two issues with the X3's.
It requires an adapter to charge, where the X2's, ...
re: Heat Breaks in Gold Cup
Posted by volfromga on 7/17/17 at 8:14 am
[quote]Have they always had this? And does it have to be a certain temp for the rule to go into effect? Also, how many per game?[/quote]
[quote]Therefore, to assess the risk of playing, FIFA measures not only the air temperature but what is called the “Wet Bulb Globe Temperature” (WBGT). At FIFA ...
re: Travel for work.. which gym to join?
Posted by volfromga on 7/13/17 at 8:47 am
[quote]does anytime have squat and deadlift racks or all smith machines?[/quote]
The Anytime's I've visited (NE GA / East TN), have squat racks and a few smith machines....
re: Travel for work.. which gym to join?
Posted by volfromga on 7/8/17 at 6:23 am
[quote]Is 24 hour in the Southeast??? Thought they skipped all the SE states?[/quote]
I think he meant .. any.. 24 hour type gym chain. anytime, snap, etc...
[quote]Like for example if you were to bench 225 on a smith machine what would that translate to on a regular bench?[/quote]
The machine at my gym says resistance is 25 pounds. But, like others have said the free weights don't translate well with the smith machine...
re: Snap Fitness vs Anytime Fitness vs Planet Fitness
Posted by volfromga on 6/10/17 at 7:15 am
[quote]Anytime has a deal for those who have Blue Cross health insurance, where the dues are $25 per month. It is through a 3rd party arrangement with Fitness Your Way.[/quote]
The deal isn't just for Anytime. I use the Healthways, "Fitness Your Way" program. I am currently a "member" of a Gold...
re: Intermittent Fasting- anyone do it?
Posted by volfromga on 6/9/17 at 1:32 pm
[quote]Honestly, in my opinion if you do it, do it 7 days a week. It's hard to adjust if you keep throwing in days with morning food.[/quote]
I've never tried it, but how does milk fit in to a fasting "diet"? I'm okay with taking my protein with just water, but its easier to stomach with milk in...
re: 10k Push-up Challenge - June 1st Start
Posted by volfromga on 6/3/17 at 6:40 pm
Pintail -
Earthmover (1k) - 1,000
Mossive - 300
JJ27 - 2,200
J Murdah -
volfromga - 5,814
SouthboundTiger -
NotoriousFSU - 1,650
CocoLoco (1-2k) -
Atttaboy - 2,250
LSUSilverfox - 360...
re: Time get back on the horse... Running tips?
Posted by volfromga on 6/3/17 at 6:28 am
[quote]Save your joints if your really heavy, too[/quote]
It's an old article, but still has some good info in it.
For two years, I ran 5-6 days a week for 2 - 6 miles a day. Training for two halfs along the way. I never had any knee problems. Only the odd calf strain and foot injury from ad...
re: Jogging Double Stroller Recommendations
Posted by volfromga on 6/3/17 at 6:22 am
Don't have any positive recommendations, but I can say to avoid the City Mini by Baby Jogger, I've taken it out on a run or two and it seems to make me lean forward to much, if I try and run vertical, my feet kick the basket underneath it. If you have a BuyBuyBaby near you, they are really flexible...
re: Time get back on the horse... Running tips?
Posted by volfromga on 6/2/17 at 10:58 am
Get a decent pair of running shoes.. visit a specialty store
Start slow, warm up for a few minutes, run for as long as you can, walk until you catch your breath, then run some more. Set your goals as something achievable.
When I started, it was run a mile non-stop, I did the run walk thing un...
re: AUFC vs. NYCFC/ 4PM CT ESPN
Posted by volfromga on 6/1/17 at 12:49 pm
[quote]I'm out of the Atlanta area...I'm sure there are ways to stream I'll try in the future. [/quote]
Check out Facebook. I've caught a few of the games there, although the "announcers" are horrid. They banter about anything that pops into their heads....
re: 10k Push-up Challenge - June 1st Start
Posted by volfromga on 6/1/17 at 9:22 am
In
6/1 - 410
6/2 - 410 (200 by 6 AM!)
6/3 - 520 (300 by 6:30 AM!)
6/4 - 420
6/5 - 311 (Chest day)
6/6 - 510
6/7 - 459
6/8 - 100
6/9 - 360
6/10 - 360
6/11 - 360
6/12 - 360
6/13 - 240
6/14 - 420
6/15 - 100
6/16 - 240
6/17 - 180
6/18 - 54...
re: Best Youtube Gym Bro
Posted by volfromga on 5/23/17 at 8:19 am
[link=(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC274DguAKnbBuECcu0-m79Q)]James Grage[/link]
Has a couple of good series, really enjoyed watching the Advanced Training Techniques. Broke out each muscle group in to two or three videos. The first just an intro into how the muscle works in the "chain", wha...
re: Tennessee's Christan Coleman wins two SEC titles in one hour
Posted by volfromga on 5/15/17 at 9:22 am
[quote]That dude ran that in those conditions, awesome when you see it.[/quote]
And his shoe was untied!
[img]https://s3media.247sports.com/Uploads/Assets/847/292/6_5292847.jpg[/img]...
re: Manchester United 16/17 Season-Long Thread: HEY SCH MAKE A NEW ONE THE TOUR STARTS TODAY
Posted by volfromga on 4/23/17 at 5:25 pm
[quote]Yup top four is in our hands now being one point behind City [/quote]
The extra day rest, plus them playing an extra 30 minutes is going to help out quite a bit as well....
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