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Hardcore Workout Buddy

NicoleSill — Tue, 26 May 2009 04:00:56 GMT

So I am still not sure how this whole Active.com thing works, but I am trying to find a hard core workout buddy who is not afraid to kill themselves AND their buddy during a workout!! (Know of anybody?) I workout at the Pt. Loma 24hour Fitness and can workout either in the early mornings before about 8 or evenings after about 530. I would prefer a workout buddy who is a guy, simply because most gals can't hang or dont have the same goals that I do (but if you are a crazy lifting sista, then lets hit it!)

I typically work out 5-6 days a week, and my weight training sessions usually last about an hour and a half. Don't necessarily need a cardio buddy, but if you want one, I am up to it!!

Shoot me a line if you are interested!!

Nicole Sill

Get Summer Fit/Active Trainer

madmark33 — Fri, 22 May 2009 13:32:50 GMT

First of all, is anybody else doing this program? I just downloaded and started on Tuesday.

I want to know if you are supposed to (a) do the 1st set...rest....2nd set.......move on to next exercise, or (b) is this workout to be done like a circuit. i.e. do 1 set of each exercise, back to back, then rest and then do your 2nd sets, all back to back?

Also, if there isnt one already, I'd like to start a little support thread here and have a daily check-in, if you are going through this same program. It would almost feel as if we had a little group and could offer support, advice, congrats on progress, ect..

The download is free, by the way.

Active Trainer, Strength Training

johnsdr — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 20:30:01 GMT

How do I get a better discription of what each extercise is? What the heck is TRX - Hip Press? I just need to log a regular Leg Press workout.

more reps or less reps

ajbm — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 14:33:55 GMT

Hi,

I want to keep my arms toned and have read conflicting information about weights vs repitions. Since I do not want to build bulk but want to remain toned, is it better to use lighter weights with more repitions/sets or should I used heavier weights and less repititions. Thanks

Personal Training

tonitone — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 21:13:01 GMT

AT MYCORE FITNESS THEY HAVE AMAZING PERSONAL TRAINERS, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE IF YOU WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT OR JUST TONE YOUR MUSCLES, THE WEIGHT TRAINING PROGRAMS AND CARDIOVASCULAR TRAINING IS WHAT REALLY HELPED LISA AND I GET IN SHAPE FOR OUR WEDDING. I WENT FROM A SIZE 40 WAIST TO A SIZE 36 AND LISA DROPPED 15LBS AND 4 DRESS SIZES ALL IN 4 MONTHS.

SO IF YOU NEED HELP HERE'S THE WEBSITE WWW.MYCOREPERSONALTRAINING.COM

TONI

HIGHLAND PARK IL.

I need MORE help please with statistics!

sherylbassman — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 17:43:29 GMT

Hi everyone,

Thanks to all the responses for my last statistics project. I have one more project before the term ends and since i had such an overwhelming response on this site I will ask one more question:

Do you lift weights as part of your exercise regiment ? If so how many days/week and how many minutes total for the week?

Thank you all for your help and support!!

Sheryl

Olympic Style Weight Training

ShredJS — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:10:57 GMT

Does anyone know anything about olympic style weight training? I'm curious. I have heard it is one of the most beneficial things you can do. Thanks in advance.

Gym Etiquette: Do You Make These Mistakes?

gskow — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:30:24 GMT

A great "funny because it's true" article courtesy of ploom.com: Gym Etiquette: Do You Make These Mistakes?

Are you guilty of making these mistakes?

Ryan Kennelly Sets World Record - Benches 1050 Pounds!

Active Sara — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:57:24 GMT

Check out the video of Ryan Kennelly benching 1050 pounds to set a world record.

Seeking a North Side Chicago Ballys Member to lift with?

Jeremy Brizzi — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 20:55:13 GMT

Anyone looking for a partner, someone to lift and run with? Boy, girl, gay, straight....I don't care.

I live on the North side of Chicago and go to the Bally at Century City (Clark and Diversy). I'm will to hit the loop Bally or Webster Place too. I don't care, I'm just sick of having no one to lift with. All my friends gave up already or don't live in the city anymore.

I'm 31, 5'10", 170 lbs and have an average build.

I'm married, don't do drugs and like to think I'm interesting enough to hang out with. I don't care if your an experienced lifter or just starting out.

I run between 10-20 miles a week, average between 6:30 to 7:30 minute miles and lift 3-5 days a week. I have a focused diet and try to stick to it, though I do go off the map one or two meals a week. I'm competitive but not obsessive and in a way that motivates. If you would like to discuss training (312-513-7189 / jeremybrizzi@hotmail.com), or meet for a run...anything, I'm really only trying to find a spotter and someone to stay motivated with. I can work out most any evening after work (8-4:30) and any time on the weekend. I'm a very reliable and dedicated person.

Sincerely,

Jeremy Brizzi

Strength Training: Free Weights or Machines?

Active Sara — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 18:17:04 GMT

Do you prefer free weights or machines? Why?

I used to always use machines until I went to college. The trainers at the University of Richmond had us use all free weights. Now I use a combination of both depending on what I'm doing.

See what Active Expert Joe Decker, "The World's Fittest Man", has to say in this article:[Strength Training: Free Weights or Machines?|http://www.active.com/fitness/Articles/Strength_Training__Free_Weights_or_Machines_.htm]