TASM Fitness Thread. Get your Spidey Physique tips on exercise and nutrition here!
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Bluenyte
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Thank you, I look forward to it
Thank you, I look forward to it
Lunaman
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Thank you, kindly. We already know you make a superb Spider-Man, so I'm sure you'll knock it out of the park with this new trainer.Rock on.
Thank you, kindly. We already know you make a superb Spider-Man, so I'm sure you'll knock it out of the park with this new trainer.Rock on.
crabra comander
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I stationary biked 3 miles in 25minutes this morning. I need to pump up the running. Trying to do at least 4 days of solid running. I've been trying to keep a steady 9 minute mile.
I stationary biked 3 miles in 25minutes this morning. I need to pump up the running. Trying to do at least 4 days of solid running. I've been trying to keep a steady 9 minute mile.
crabra comander
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Boom!
Honestly, who can complete the X-fit workouts? I ran 800 meters in 4:10, did half of the requested excercises.
25 burpees, 30 pistol squats, 12 pull-ups, kettlebell swings 55lbs. 20x...
4 handstand pushups. If you can do those you are some type of beast!
Boom!
Honestly, who can complete the X-fit workouts? I ran 800 meters in 4:10, did half of the requested excercises.
25 burpees, 30 pistol squats, 12 pull-ups, kettlebell swings 55lbs. 20x...
4 handstand pushups. If you can do those you are some type of beast!
Lunaman
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I can do the handstand pushups, just checked, but I wouldn't incorporate them into a regular workout because they're really dangerous for your shoulders, which is already the joint most at risk for overuse and injury in upper body workouts. And at least with normal exercises that work the shoulder you aren't at risk of falling on that joint or your neck or your head if you exhaust yourself.
I can do the handstand pushups, just checked, but I wouldn't incorporate them into a regular workout because they're really dangerous for your shoulders, which is already the joint most at risk for overuse and injury in upper body workouts. And at least with normal exercises that work the shoulder you aren't at risk of falling on that joint or your neck or your head if you exhaust yourself.
shaderun97
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I don't know if everyone's seen the article (if not, a quick google brings it through pretty quickly), but according to Garfield's trainer, the stunt guys, etc., when the trainer asked what the producers wanted in their star, they had a quick discussion and brought out an old, black-and-white photo of "Bruce Lee's torso" and said that it was an example of the kind of physique they would love for him to have. When I saw that, I purchased "The Art of Expressing the Human Body" (a book detailing Lee's supposed exercise regimes- yes, "regimes" plural) and started using it as my workout guide. What with that and following a strict-ish diet (no carbs, very small amounts of fats, avoiding sugar at all costs) I've started seeing good results- whether or not it was what they used on Andrew. Just my two cents- or three...
P.S.: First post here! I've loved this site for a long time, always inspirational. Also, Lunaman, thanks for that hundred push-ups routine, I've been working with that for a while and I feel its helped me gain actual strength as opposed to simply bulky muscle. Much obliged.
I don't know if everyone's seen the article (if not, a quick google brings it through pretty quickly), but according to Garfield's trainer, the stunt guys, etc., when the trainer asked what the producers wanted in their star, they had a quick discussion and brought out an old, black-and-white photo of "Bruce Lee's torso" and said that it was an example of the kind of physique they would love for him to have. When I saw that, I purchased "The Art of Expressing the Human Body" (a book detailing Lee's supposed exercise regimes- yes, "regimes" plural) and started using it as my workout guide. What with that and following a strict-ish diet (no carbs, very small amounts of fats, avoiding sugar at all costs) I've started seeing good results- whether or not it was what they used on Andrew. Just my two cents- or three...
P.S.: First post here! I've loved this site for a long time, always inspirational. Also, Lunaman, thanks for that hundred push-ups routine, I've been working with that for a while and I feel its helped me gain actual strength as opposed to simply bulky muscle. Much obliged.
Re: TASM Fitness Thread. "Shirts-off" Challenge Starts NOW for May 4th deadline!
This thread is awesome guys.
A few years ago a found my self weighing at 208 lbs. when all my life I had been a skinny guy. So 4 years ao I got off my butt and started working out and stopped at 180lbs i felt great but still i wasnt happy after taking a 3 month break I went back to work out and went all the way from 208 lbs to 145 lbs. I now weigh 150 lbs. and been staying at under150 ever since.
Now people tell me I'm too skinny and i still have a small gutt even though I'm skinny. Now I started a month ago to do Insanity but my eating isnt that great i still eat a burger here and there and dont eat too much proteins. After seeing this thread I would be more commited and wound go do some food shopping to get some healthy foods.
I really would like to be lean and cut like you Lunaman you look awesome. Can you pm me to give me some insight on your workouts and what you eat and what proteins you're eating? I will really appreciate it man
This thread is awesome guys.
A few years ago a found my self weighing at 208 lbs. when all my life I had been a skinny guy. So 4 years ao I got off my butt and started working out and stopped at 180lbs i felt great but still i wasnt happy after taking a 3 month break I went back to work out and went all the way from 208 lbs to 145 lbs. I now weigh 150 lbs. and been staying at under150 ever since.
Now people tell me I'm too skinny and i still have a small gutt even though I'm skinny. Now I started a month ago to do Insanity but my eating isnt that great i still eat a burger here and there and dont eat too much proteins. After seeing this thread I would be more commited and wound go do some food shopping to get some healthy foods.
I really would like to be lean and cut like you Lunaman you look awesome. Can you pm me to give me some insight on your workouts and what you eat and what proteins you're eating? I will really appreciate it man
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Lunaman
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Glad you like the pushups program, though I will add the caveat that building muscle IS what gives you functional strength. Muscle building is a slow process; it's pretty much impossible to become "bulky" without really really working hard with that as your intended goal.
I used the word myself in my first post here, but the longer I've thought about it the more I've felt that to call muscle 'bulk' in a way casually dismisses both the progress you make as well as the efforts of people who DO train for size, which isn't a terribly inclusive way to word things, you know? But I obviously understand what you meant. It's just been on my mind lately. Training for muscular endurance will not result in the same level of muscle gain as training for lifting heavier and heavier loads, but muscle is still what you have to thank for fitness improvements. :lol We're all in the same fitness boat of hard work and perseverance, regardless of our different goals.
Also, thanks for sharing the Bruce Lee anecdote! I love that that was a source of inspiration for the training on the Amazing Spider-Man, since Bruce had what I consider to be one of the best Spider-Man type physiques. :thumbsup
As shaderun mentioned, I structured my workouts along the lines of the 100 pushups program until I completed the seven week goal, then I continued the workouts in the highest 'fitness level'. I then progressed to completing the final weeks of the program using knuckle pushups, then increased to using knuckle pushups with my feet up on a chair, then using "Perfect Pushup" rotating handle bases, then using the Perfect Pushup handles with feet elevated on the chair, each time working back up until I could complete the final week goal of the program. *Now I do the final week workouts +10 more on each set and max set of at least 100, with legs elevated on chair, with the "Perfect Pushup" rotating bases beneath my hands. I do between 305 and 404 pushups in this setup throughout the course of a workout. I supplement this with alternating pistol squats to near exhaustion on my legs and pullups. Each workout is about 40 minutes, and I do them on three days a week, usually Tues/Thurs/Sat.
If it were in my current budget to accommodate a gym membership and the sheer volume of food needed for a clean gaining diet, I would probably be doing a more traditional weight-lifting regimen, but for now this calisthenics program keeps me at an at least functional level of fitness.
As for what I eat, I've always disliked sweets, so I keep most sugars and processed carbs out of my diet, and though I don't have any hard and fast rules about what I can't eat, I try to keep my ingredients simple and my fuels clean. I eat a lot of oats, chicken, eggs, fish, nuts and almonds, fruits. I never drink soda, it grosses me out, which many friends have told me is uncommon.
I really wish I had more intelligent or specific things to tell you, but I'm really not much of an exercise expert or dietician. gerryc00 has a very good post earlier in this thread about dietary specifics that made a big change for him, if you want to check that out. Generally I've just tried to keep a steady exercise schedule, challenge myself on every workout, and eat as best as I can every day. I think that's what we all do.
Anyway, that's more than enough babbling from me. It's Sunday, so here's an update picture for the last week before the Free Comic Book Day deadline for the "Shirts-off" Challenge. I feel Spidey-ready.
*Now refers to edited and updated workout numbers for August, 2013
Welcome to the forum!
Glad you like the pushups program, though I will add the caveat that building muscle IS what gives you functional strength.
Muscle building is a slow process; it's pretty much impossible to become "bulky" without really really working hard with that as your intended goal. I used the word myself in my first post here, but the longer I've thought about it the more I've felt that to call muscle 'bulk' in a way casually dismisses both the progress you make as well as the efforts of people who DO train for size, which isn't a terribly inclusive way to word things, you know? But I obviously understand what you meant. It's just been on my mind lately. Training for muscular endurance will not result in the same level of muscle gain as training for lifting heavier and heavier loads, but muscle is still what you have to thank for fitness improvements. :lol We're all in the same fitness boat of hard work and perseverance, regardless of our different goals.
Also, thanks for sharing the Bruce Lee anecdote! I love that that was a source of inspiration for the training on the Amazing Spider-Man, since Bruce had what I consider to be one of the best Spider-Man type physiques. :thumbsup
It's great you have made such progress towards your fitness goals, and thanks for the compliments! I don't have any fancy workouts or special insights to share (and what works for one person may not work the same for another) but I can certainly give a basic rundown here....
I really would like to be lean and cut like you Lunaman you look awesome. Can you pm me to give me some insight on your workouts and what you eat and what proteins you're eating? I will really appreciate it man
As shaderun mentioned, I structured my workouts along the lines of the 100 pushups program until I completed the seven week goal, then I continued the workouts in the highest 'fitness level'. I then progressed to completing the final weeks of the program using knuckle pushups, then increased to using knuckle pushups with my feet up on a chair, then using "Perfect Pushup" rotating handle bases, then using the Perfect Pushup handles with feet elevated on the chair, each time working back up until I could complete the final week goal of the program. *Now I do the final week workouts +10 more on each set and max set of at least 100, with legs elevated on chair, with the "Perfect Pushup" rotating bases beneath my hands. I do between 305 and 404 pushups in this setup throughout the course of a workout. I supplement this with alternating pistol squats to near exhaustion on my legs and pullups. Each workout is about 40 minutes, and I do them on three days a week, usually Tues/Thurs/Sat.
If it were in my current budget to accommodate a gym membership and the sheer volume of food needed for a clean gaining diet, I would probably be doing a more traditional weight-lifting regimen, but for now this calisthenics program keeps me at an at least functional level of fitness.
As for what I eat, I've always disliked sweets, so I keep most sugars and processed carbs out of my diet, and though I don't have any hard and fast rules about what I can't eat, I try to keep my ingredients simple and my fuels clean. I eat a lot of oats, chicken, eggs, fish, nuts and almonds, fruits. I never drink soda, it grosses me out, which many friends have told me is uncommon.
I really wish I had more intelligent or specific things to tell you, but I'm really not much of an exercise expert or dietician. gerryc00 has a very good post earlier in this thread about dietary specifics that made a big change for him, if you want to check that out. Generally I've just tried to keep a steady exercise schedule, challenge myself on every workout, and eat as best as I can every day. I think that's what we all do.
Anyway, that's more than enough babbling from me. It's Sunday, so here's an update picture for the last week before the Free Comic Book Day deadline for the "Shirts-off" Challenge. I feel Spidey-ready.
*Now refers to edited and updated workout numbers for August, 2013
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Awesome thanks for the info. man I'm going to start doing some green juice and smoothies to get it back on track we'll see how that works out with my insanity workouts .
I will post some pictures of how I look like later today
Awesome thanks for the info. man
I'm going to start doing some green juice and smoothies to get it back on track we'll see how that works out with my insanity workouts .I will post some pictures of how I look like later today
shaderun97
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Absolutely, lunaman, on the same page withthe physique point. By the way, itachi, I hope you mean starting point pics, as you can't make a big difference in your physique in a day...
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Sorry! Duh, just realized what I was saying there. Its been a long day... apologies, Itachi.
Absolutely, lunaman, on the same page withthe physique point. By the way, itachi, I hope you mean starting point pics, as you can't make a big difference in your physique in a day...
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Sorry! Duh, just realized what I was saying there. Its been a long day... apologies, Itachi.
EyeofSauron
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inspiring thread. got me into working out again too i was a semi pro football player a few years ago, and had a slipped disk 2 years ago, after that i completely stopped working out till now.
i dont gain any weight at all if im not working out, so im rather skinny now also, rather weak. but i started slow the last few weeks (about 2 workouts a week with low weights) and i dont have any problems with my back so far. so, its time to get this thing going
back in the days i was at about 220 pounds at 6.2", now im at about 185, so i lost quite a bit there. im not working out for a spidey costume, but i wanna get in shape if i ever finish my CA costume
right now im only doing 3 full body exercises per unit, where i do 3 warmup sets with constantly raising weight with 7/5/3/ reps. and then going for 3x12 with the weight i can do.
excercises are:
unit 1: Deadlift, inclined benchpress, lat pulldown
unit 2: Squats, benchpress, pull-overs
the inclined benchpress and lat pulldown are substitutes for now, cause i dont feel confident on doing pullups and dips yet, as i cant effectively work out with my whole bodyweight yet
you can not imagine how bad you feel when you can barely lift 1/3d of the weight you did in your prime
oh well, still a lot of work to do, but i hope i get back in shape
inspiring thread. got me into working out again too
i was a semi pro football player a few years ago, and had a slipped disk 2 years ago, after that i completely stopped working out till now.i dont gain any weight at all if im not working out, so im rather skinny now
also, rather weak. but i started slow the last few weeks (about 2 workouts a week with low weights) and i dont have any problems with my back so far. so, its time to get this thing going back in the days i was at about 220 pounds at 6.2", now im at about 185, so i lost quite a bit there. im not working out for a spidey costume, but i wanna get in shape if i ever finish my CA costume
right now im only doing 3 full body exercises per unit, where i do 3 warmup sets with constantly raising weight with 7/5/3/ reps. and then going for 3x12 with the weight i can do.
excercises are:
unit 1: Deadlift, inclined benchpress, lat pulldown
unit 2: Squats, benchpress, pull-overs
the inclined benchpress and lat pulldown are substitutes for now, cause i dont feel confident on doing pullups and dips yet, as i cant effectively work out with my whole bodyweight yet
you can not imagine how bad you feel when you can barely lift 1/3d of the weight you did in your prime
oh well, still a lot of work to do, but i hope i get back in shape
shaderun97
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Re: TASM Fitness Thread. "Shirts-off" Challenge! Less than a week away from May 4th!
I've been doing some more research (that's me, get obsessed with any interest...) and according to several recent studies, resistance training burns more calories than cardio, specifically more fat. Something else I'd just like to mention- that's one of the greatest things about spidey, he's inspired so many to be healthier, more active, and just improve themselves. He was always up there with iron man and batman on my list of the greats- clever people trying to do the right thing. He's well named, is that amazing spider man... Ultimate spidey is still my favorite, though.
I've been doing some more research (that's me, get obsessed with any interest...) and according to several recent studies, resistance training burns more calories than cardio, specifically more fat. Something else I'd just like to mention- that's one of the greatest things about spidey, he's inspired so many to be healthier, more active, and just improve themselves. He was always up there with iron man and batman on my list of the greats- clever people trying to do the right thing. He's well named, is that amazing spider man... Ultimate spidey is still my favorite, though.
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shaderun97
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Anyone else doing Pilates to keep that long, lean look while lifting?
Anyone else doing Pilates to keep that long, lean look while lifting?
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Alright I decided to jump in and put up my progress pictures from the past year. What I have done for the past year is P90X and then P90X2 and now I am doing Crossfit. My goal was to just get healthier for my family. I went from 200.0lbs down to 158.7lbs. The more weight I lost, the more I started to consider my life long dream of owning a Spiderman suit. I just recently received my print from Mclean so I am super pumped about that. If anyone has questions about my diet I can go into more details later. But for now here are my pics.
Before Picture
After Pictures
Picture of my tattoo
Alright I decided to jump in and put up my progress pictures from the past year. What I have done for the past year is P90X and then P90X2 and now I am doing Crossfit. My goal was to just get healthier for my family. I went from 200.0lbs down to 158.7lbs. The more weight I lost, the more I started to consider my life long dream of owning a Spiderman suit. I just recently received my print from Mclean so I am super pumped about that. If anyone has questions about my diet I can go into more details later. But for now here are my pics.
Before Picture
After Pictures
Picture of my tattoo
Wallcrawler248
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Holy s$&/ RK, would never have guessed that was the same guy! Well done. Hey guys.....2 more days left till we throw our cards on the table
Holy s$&/ RK, would never have guessed that was the same guy! Well done. Hey guys.....2 more days left till we throw our cards on the table
thephoneguyusa
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164lbs as of yesterday my new work out routine is paying off
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164lbs as of yesterday my new work out routine is paying off
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El Fett
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Re: TASM Fitness Thread. "Shirts-off" Challenge! MAY THE 4TH B WITH US!
Aaaand its done (for now).
My results:
Off by 1 lb but close enough so I forgive myself.
Shirt off pic is not as dramatic as I would've hope but I'll get there...eventually.
But most importantly, it's free comic book day and I had a blast this morning!
Hope everyone else reached and/or continues to reach their goals. Have a great day and weekend everybody!
Oh and one last thing:
My body is *almost ready
Aaaand its done (for now).
My results:
Off by 1 lb but close enough so I forgive myself.
Shirt off pic is not as dramatic as I would've hope but I'll get there...eventually.
But most importantly, it's free comic book day and I had a blast this morning!
Hope everyone else reached and/or continues to reach their goals. Have a great day and weekend everybody!
Oh and one last thing:
My body is *almost ready
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