How many of you go to the gym?

[Deleted]

I used to. But lately (last 4 months) I've been slacking because I don't like feeling exhausted afterwards and I'm too busy with other things to deal with that.

[Monkeymoo]

Yeah, that's my experience as well. Got a lot of help by the regulars when I started out, nobody made fun of anyone.

I think it’s more in their head. You see all these built people and then there’s you... i used to think the same way but then I thought “fuck it, i’m here trying to improve. Who cares”

[Polygons]

I jog and do push-ups, squats, chin-ups, calisthenics, etc. in my backyard.

Gyms are a waste of money according to based Scooby1961.

[sibut]

I get my exercise in other ways; I do a lot of walking/hiking and play soccer and basketball in rec leagues.

[Deleted]

3 times per week to do a full workout, usually 2 times extra to do some cardio. I'm only a beginner so it's generally not very long, but already seeing progress. ^^

[Syce]

i started at the end of november, lost about 30 lbs so far. i try to go every day.

[Toppy]

I lost 140lbs changing my eating habits and walking so maybe hop off that high horse of yours.

Been losing about 3-5 pounds a week myself just from changing my eating (mostly toning down amounts) and walking about an hour and a half a day.

[Monkeymoo]

Been losing about 3-5 pounds a week myself just from changing my eating (mostly toning down amounts) and walking about an hour and a half a day.

That's awesome Keep it up!

[Mifuyne]

Does fapping count?
I do aquajogging and aquapower twice a week.

[durrtygoodz]

Does fapping count?

You do it at the gym?

Bruh

[Vestig3]

I started with some running 3x 1 hour every week till i decided to go to the gym 2-3 times a week and occasionally do some running as i dont like to run on a threadmill, and i started changing my food intake and what i eat while using intermittent fasting and i went from 104,5 to 97kg in 4 weeks and i plan to go to 85.

[Deleted]

high frequency ftw, 6 times a week or bust ! Just needs some smart planning and periodization.


For the interested lifter, there is a really good free resource for setting up a sound training plan, routine and regiment to get the most out of high frequency training without actually ending up doing too much. Dr. Mike Isreatel from Renaissance Periodization is the leading expert on "how much should I train" - he spent most of his academic (and lifting) career on just that topic, and nutrition.

First important Post is this: Training Volume Landmarks for Muscle Growth

Then, for actually setting up your plan and routine, read The Hypertrophy Training Guide Central Hub to know which excersises at which volume and frequency/intensity should be considered for your microcycle, breaking it down to the major muscle groups.

There are also some good books and templates available from RP, they are worth the money and effort.

Eric Helms from 3DJ also has two excellent books on the topic, Eric is a tad more conservative in his approach. https://muscleandstrengthpyramids.com/ 60 Bucks well spent imho.

If you are curious, check out the many Podcasts Mike and Eric have on Youtube, where they do talk in excess about their approach. Very informative, backed with science and experience.


Edit: Here is an example of my last Meso-Cycle, 12 Micros creeping slowly from my Minimal effective Volume towards my Maximum Recoverable Volume (MRV) resulting in over-reaching. Followed by a light deload with lighter loads, slightly reduced volume. Note: Day 7 only every third micro-cycle, on the other ones it is an off day.

[ethanscott]

I'm surprised to see that majority of the people voted never

[Deleted]

since march i go 6-7 times a week and i feel much better

[tinywater2017]

I don't lik working out in gyms, excpet when I take some fun classes. Otherwise I would run/walk outside.

[Tjaz]

high frequency ftw, 6 times a week or bust ! Just needs some smart planning and periodization.


For the interested lifter, there is a really good free resource for setting up a sound training plan, routine and regiment to get the most out of high frequency training without actually ending up doing too much. Dr. Mike Isreatel from Renaissance Periodization is the leading expert on "how much should I train" - he spent most of his academic (and lifting) career on just that topic, and nutrition.

First important Post is this: Training Volume Landmarks for Muscle Growth

Then, for actually setting up your plan and routine, read The Hypertrophy Training Guide Central Hub to know which excersises at which volume and frequency/intensity should be considered for your microcycle, breaking it down to the major muscle groups.

There are also some good books and templates available from RP, they are worth the money and effort.

Eric Helms from 3DJ also has two excellent books on the topic, Eric is a tad more conservative in his approach. https://muscleandstrengthpyramids.com/ 60 Bucks well spent imho.

If you are curious, check out the many Podcasts Mike and Eric have on Youtube, where they do talk in excess about their approach. Very informative, backed with science and experience.


Edit: Here is an example of my last Meso-Cycle, 12 Micros creeping slowly from my Minimal effective Volume towards my Maximum Recoverable Volume (MRV) resulting in over-reaching. Followed by a light deload with lighter loads, slightly reduced volume. Note: Day 7 only every third micro-cycle, on the other ones it is an off day.

This cycle is bad imo. How 1 calf versus 3 machine chests on day 1 and 2 and stopped reading. Dont want to be a hater, but is just no good.

[Understarmor]

2-3 times per week. It's turning out well, want to get more muscles and I'm on the way to do so.

not bad, not bad at all...what're you doing to get those muscles that you want?

[Jaronicity]

Currently and always at least 4 times a week plus 2 days of baseball for the winter season. Probably move to 5 times when baseball is done in August. I love Jim Wendler's stuff and recently purchased his newest book so I'm going to be going through a few different programs.

I run lift splits where each day has a focus on a "main lift" like squat or deadlift followed by (currently) higher volume supplemental work (more back squats at a lighter weight or, in my preference, front squats on squat day) then assistance work. Going to run these programs as they fit with my life and the goings-on.

[Super Kami Dende]

I used to, until I fucked my arm playing sports and basically ruined my ability to lift anything for years. Now I'm just too lazy to get back into the routine.

[Blysto]

No need Push Ups, Sit Ups, Pull Ups and running 4 to 5 times a week. Takes 1hr and 30 Mins


Sit ups as man as I can as quickly as I can 4 sets 2 mins, Push ups same thing, Pull ups and Chin ups same thing. Then Run the treadmill for 15 mins warm up go high intensity for 30 min, ramp down for 10.

Meditate stretching, because I am old and it helps to focus and shut everything out. So no need for a Gym other than swimming. I don't have an indoor pool, but I am not paying 60$ a month for that shit.

This! I've gained quite a lot of muscle in about 2 years just by doing pull ups, push ups and situps. All kinds of different reps. I do have some dumbells aswell.