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[popemobile]

I really recommend not doing p90x or any kind of thing like it and instead doing an actual strength training program

far more effective

[WaterBomb]

Originally Posted by Fat popemobile

I really recommend not doing p90x or any kind of thing like it and instead doing an actual strength training program

far more effective

Yes, if your goal is strength building. p90x's goal is increased endurance and metabolism boost.

[shade]

Originally Posted by Fat DM

only pussies take days off

I've had injuries since late August that I never let heal because I did P90x every day, I think this one finger will never be 100% again

nah, you should always have a day of rest after resistance training. You're tearing your muscles slightly when you lift the weight and when it heals it builds back stronger. You'd have probably increased your results if you'd have let it heal in between sessions. Obviously, with shit like press-ups and non-machine crunches you can do that daily and keep your muscles nice and healthy. This isn't even taking into account the massive risk of injury. My coach is pretty strict about this shit.

[DM]

I'm not stupid dude, I've been exercising/lifting for well over a decade. The whole point of P90x is keeping your muscles off balance, and that means working out every day, but that never means you're doing back to back resistance days. Also, out of the three resistance days each week, each day works different muscle groups, so you never overwork anything. The resistance days are interspersed with cardio to allow muscle "recovery" (in quotes because none of that shit feels like a day off).

[ivar]

Originally Posted by Fat WaterBomb

Yes, if your goal is strength building. p90x's goal is increased endurance and metabolism boost.

broscience. metabolism has a bit of myth attached to it--namely that people's metabolisms are wildly different and that you can boost it. you technically can boost metabolism, but maybe about 5 calories per day for every pound of muscle (which you would get more of from lifting) and excess post oxygen consumption burns another 50-ish only after exercise, which effects running and lifting about equally (though the running itself will burn way more calories). for the most part, unless you have a thyroid condition, people's metabolism is dependent on height and weight, not on a hidden "metabolism factor"--the difference is usually negligible. it all comes down to your calorie consumption and exercise. people who claim they have a slow metabolism should count their calories.

i used to think i had an "amazing" metabolism because i was so thin and i ate crappy food like chips and soda, until i realized (when i started counting calories) that i actually just didn't eat a lot (would get full pretty quickly), even if what i did eat was calorie intensive. or if i had a day where i ate a lot of calories, the next day i couldn't bring myself to eat as much food. and if you want endurance, it's better to run during cut cycles of a proper lifting routine. P90x is only good if you can't get a gym membership--just look at the difference between DM's lifting body and his p90x body (sorry bro)

that sucks DM, aren't you in law school? any university gyms you can go to/you are alumni in?

[CaptKirby]

(yes this is flaming but considering she repeatedly mocked the likelihood)

[DM]

Originally Posted by Fat TaiCrunch

you got any before and afters from the front?

Yeah, but I haven't made the comparison jpgs yet. To be honest, those back pics are the only ones I liked.

Originally Posted by Fat ivar

P90x is only good if you can't get a gym membership--just look at the difference between DM's lifting body and his p90x body (sorry bro)

that sucks DM, aren't you in law school? any university gyms you can go to/you are alumni in?

No reason to apologize, I'm fully aware of the difference. There is a gym for students on the UB campus, but whenever I'm on campus I'm studying my balls off, I honestly don't have time to be lifting like I used to. I plan on hitting the P90x cycle one more time this winter to stay in shape, but not every day like the first time unless I can properly fit it into my day. Then this summer when I'm working (presumably full time) and have no homework, I can lift seriously again.

[WaterBomb]

Originally Posted by Fat ivar

broscience. metabolism has a bit of myth attached to it--namely that people's metabolisms are wildly different and that you can boost it. you technically can boost metabolism, but maybe about 5 calories per day for every pound of muscle (which you would get more of from lifting) and excess post oxygen consumption burns another 50-ish only after exercise, which effects running and lifting about equally (though the running itself will burn way more calories). for the most part, unless you have a thyroid condition, people's metabolism is dependent on height and weight, not on a hidden "metabolism factor"--the difference is usually negligible. it all comes down to your calorie consumption and exercise. people who claim they have a slow metabolism should count their calories.

i used to think i had an "amazing" metabolism because i was so thin and i ate crappy food like chips and soda, until i realized (when i started counting calories) that i actually just didn't eat a lot (would get full pretty quickly), even if what i did eat was calorie intensive. or if i had a day where i ate a lot of calories, the next day i couldn't bring myself to eat as much food. and if you want endurance, it's better to run during cut cycles of a proper lifting routine. P90x is only good if you can't get a gym membership--just look at the difference between DM's lifting body and his p90x body (sorry bro)

that sucks DM, aren't you in law school? any university gyms you can go to/you are alumni in?

I actually never knew that. I thought the metabolism could physically be boosted. Thanks for the tip! I still need to do p90x though because my endurance is shit and I can't afford a gym membership. I think my strength and muscle mass will still increase naturally through it (albeit not as much as with lifting) because my caloric intake and mass is already fairly high.

[Eraddd]

Testing of iphone's camera...

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[ala]

You just got an iphone bro, you should be smiling!!!

[Ninahaza]

welcome to the Iphone club eraddd. not everyone will get to know the joy of owning one so consider yourself awesome

[Navy]

So i heard Navy getz the bitchezzzzz

[natalie]

camp men get the bitchezzzzz :)

[WaterBomb]

Originally Posted by Fat Navy

So i heard Navy getz the bitchezzzzz

I see your four bitches and raise you two shockers and one more bitch :)

[Navy]

Originally Posted by Fat WaterBomb

I see your four bitches and raise you two shockers and one more bitch :)

Lmao!

Iight you got this one, but i will be back soon...

[WaterBomb]

Originally Posted by Fat Navy

Lmao!

Iight you got this one, but i will be back soon...

Hey you should be proud of your four hot ass bitches! I mean, let's be real, it's not like either of us got laid by any of the bitches in those pictures XD

[Navy]

Iight. So maybe i didn't bag any of the chicks in that pic.

But i can't lie to you about this one!



Clown chicks = The Best of the best!

[darkie]

Originally Posted by Fat CaptKirby

(yes this is flaming but considering she repeatedly mocked the likelihood)

hahaha i saw you more as a hamilton than a jefferson

[WaterBomb]

Originally Posted by Fat Navy

Iight. So maybe i didn't bag any of the chicks in that pic.

But i can't lie to you about this one!



Clown chicks = The Best of the best!

Ooh, are we comparing our Bagged n Tagged stories?



Both of them, though unfortunately not at the same time :(. Admittedly, bumblebees aren't as good as Clown chicks, but these two were aight :D

[chocolate-kipp]

Yeah, be jealous of my HIDEOUSNESS.
Also yes that is a horrible shirt, all shirts you get from relatives are.

[WaterBomb]

You're far from hideous kiddo. Try not blocking half your face with the camera. And it's alright, we've all gotten a few of those "Christmas present shirts" from our relatives. At least you have the guts to wear yours, I almost never do.

[VirtualKaraokeCircusAct]

who the fuck likes clown chicks you guys are weird

[WaterBomb]

Originally Posted by Fat VirtualKaraokeCircusAct

who the fuck likes clown chicks you guys are weird

Have you ever been with a clown chick?

Don't knock it til you've tried it, you'd be amazed at the things they can pull out of their sleeves...

[Gabe]

Don't forget your roots. '08.

[Flamewheeler]

I give the point to WaterBomb, sorry navy. ;) And yes, Chocolate-kipp, you're very brave cuz I never wear relative-bought shirts cuz they're almost always awful, with the exception of those bought by my Aunt. My Mother still treats me like a child in that aspect, so I ask for giftcards. It's all good. =)