anyone workout?

[Root beer]

One of my goals this summer is to gain some weights in muscles. I got your basic workout setup in my garage. Just wondering if anyone have any tips or routine I should try in order to gain some weights before school start back in august.

thanks.

[Guest the_muddy_man]

I started a new regimin , every day on the way to work I make sure I pass the gym

[Root beer]

I started a new regimin , every day on the way to work I make sure I pass the gym

I just got mooked.

[michbass]

I Have had great luck with Protien shakes and Creatine. Eat alot of quaility meals throughout the day. Your after workout shake is the most important get carbs in at that time also.

As far as workouts stick with compound movements (squat,deadlift,bench press) as your first movent for that day,as they will add the most mass. I like a four day spilt:

Legs/Abs

Chest/Triceps?Calves

Back/Biceps

Shoulders/Delts/Calves

[Maxximus Redneckus]

Milk from a lactating woman is great weightgain and u get to enjoy drinking it ....Main thing is workout in the AM best time

[Sam]

Yes, I go to a personal trainer now to try to drop 10 pounds for my son's wedding in July.

I ache all over today but I feel great.

Only problem is that I keep my stuff in my locker at the fitness center and my wife has a fit since I do not bring it home to wash it after every use.  I do wear a fresh tee-shirt every time I work out (try for three times a week) so I don't smell that bad, ;D

Remember, Be Thin, Be Happy!

[Sam]

One more piece of advice:

Do not worry about the amount of weight you lift; the reps are the most important.

Use a weight that is comfortable and do 10 to 15 reps for three sets, each, resting about 60 seconds between reps. Like 15 pound dumbells until you can move up to the 20 pound dumbells.

Lift up and down for a full range of motion; don't cheat.  

You can then increase your weight as you develope your muscles.

And don't forget your legs. You are only as good as your legs. So work on your leg strength, too.

When I played sports in high school, I would work on upper body one day and lower body the next and then mix them up every now and then to break up the routine.

Your school coaches can also give you some tips, especially the "movement specific" exercises to help improve your moves for specific sports (and fishing, too).

Have fun and remember, if your muscles hurt your body is telling you something.  Rest and then go back to your workout schedule.

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

My life is a workout.  Between emptying my UPS truck and filling it back up everyday and then launching a boat by hand and reeling in all those bass on the weekends,....man, I'm beat!

Sam makes some good points.

DON'T CHEAT!  (you are only cheating yourself)

[cart7t]

I joined 24hr fitness gym.  Lost 20lbs, stopped going for around 2 months, gained it back.   ;D

Seriously, I'm still paying so I'm back at it soon.

At 50, the first thing I noticed as well as others noticed about me was more stamina, especially lifting and climbing hills or stairs.

2nd, far less joint pain.  It was unbelievable how much more limber my joints feel.  No aching and cracking when getting out of a chair.

[largemouthslayer]

My life is a workout. Between emptying my UPS truck and filling it back up everyday and then launching a boat by hand and reeling in all those bass on the weekends,....man, I'm beat!

Same makes some good points.

DON';T CHEAT! (you are only cheating yourself)

Look at Russ's videos I heard UPS times the routes looks like they keep clock on Russ everyday

[logger]

Many good points here so far.

Yes use compound exercises because they stimulate the natural release of testosterone which in turn =muscle= weight.

Good form will produce better gains than poor form with more weight.

Get calories soon after your workout (within 45 min) this is the time your muscles are most straved for nutrients.

Eat many small meals as opposed to 3 big ones. Your body will digest the food more completely and also keep your metabolism high, naturally.

Eat lean protien, lots of fruits and veggies. (Tuna is awesome because its cheap and only 90 calories per can and packed with protien)

Figure out you BMR and TMR so you know how many calories you need to be consuming. Do that here.

http://www.bmi-calculator.net/bmr-calculator/

Dedication to your diet, gym time, and research will get you where you want to be. Does your school have a powerlifting team? Might be something to consider joining.

I highly reccomend staying away from supplements. They are not evaluate by the FDA for safety. (remember Ephedra?) I know they are appealing and some may work, but the long term effects are not yet know for many of these supplements. You goals are not going to be found in a bottlle or pill.

I am a strength and conditioning teacher and former pro athlete. If I can be of anyhelp PM me.

[Siebert Outdoors]

dang 2950 calories a day is what I need.  Do krispy cremes count. :

Really though,  easy fluid movements and stay off the pills like logger said.  Do the weight your comfortable with.  If you lift real heavy all you will do is hurt yourself.

[largemouthslayer]

Milk from a lactating woman is great weightgain and u get to enjoy drinking it ....Main thing is workout in the AM best time

I tried that with a bull one time ...i'll never try that again

[Raul]

Shure I do work out, I 'm official member of the DRUNKATHLON, my specialties are:

100 quarts plain

110 quarts with snacks

Bar jump

High ball launch

Cigarette butt launch

Beer mug lift

[Bassboy15]

honestly, go to the gym, much more interesting.

also check out

www.bodybuilding.com

[justfishin]

Raul, ;D ;D ;D

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

My life is a workout.  Between emptying my UPS truck and filling it back up everyday and then launching a boat by hand and reeling in all those bass on the weekends,....man, I'm beat!

Same makes some good points.

DON';T CHEAT!  (you are only cheating yourself)

Look at Russ's videos I heard UPS times the routes looks like they keep clock on Russ everyday

You got THAT right,...look below,..my boss has been keeping a VERY CLOSE eye on me

[Bankbeater]

Years ago I worked out and then I quit.  When I started getting arthritis in my lower back I started working out again.  I can sure tell a difference now when the weather changes.

[Root beer]

LBH, good one hahahhaha.

[largemouthslayer]

My life is a workout. Between emptying my UPS truck and filling it back up everyday and then launching a boat by hand and reeling in all those bass on the weekends,....man, I'm beat!

Same makes some good points.

DON';T CHEAT! (you are only cheating yourself)

Look at Russ's videos I heard UPS times the routes looks like they keep clock on Russ everyday[/quote

You got THAT right,...look below,..my boss has been keeping a VERY CLOSE eye on me

Oh now I understand why my packages are always late....you have upper management HOOKED.

[bassdocktor]

Something I feel is important to add here based on alot of bad information people have gotten. You don't need to stay away from all supplements. I say this having sat through 2 semesteres of advanced anatomy and physiology and having spent the last 3-4 years researching and taking a few things.

Creatine- is ok when you start looking at studies. For a little while now they have even been using it to treat parkinsons. Plus it you do receive it in meat anyway. Just don't take more that 5grams a day and make sure you drink alot of water. Thats the biggest reason people experience negative side affects. Creatine is naturally used by the body.

Protein shakes- Something very worth your money since as you all probably know muscles are made of proteins. They are a great way to get additional protein if you are someone who just doesn't eat enough. IF you are going to buy one buy Whey protein and not soy protein unless you have a specific reason/condition that requires you to need soy over whey. Soy protein has been shown to contain estrogen or estrogen promoting compounds which will hinder your progress.

Vitamins- A good multivitamin helps keep your body balanced especially if your diet isn't the greatest and even if it is.

Amino Acids- Unless you are really going at it hardcore possibly a watse a of money. However if you are serious they have been shwon in many studies and trial to increase both strength and lean muscle mass. There haven't been and side effects shown with these either. Again something naturally occuring in the body and used to build proteins whichs translate into muscle.

Nitric Oxide- While many believe that this will help you get very big and quick alot of studies have shown it to be a waste of money. Again it does naturally occur in trhe body and is used to dialate your blood vessels. People I have talked to have said it will enlarge your muscles or give you a "pump." I'm not really sure abotu side affects.

Diet supplements- Something to becareful with because like Logger said there was the ephedra problem awhile back. Alot of them contain large amounts of stimulents and will elevate your heart rate quite abit and obviously can lead to problems. Thats not to say that there aren't reputable diet supplements.

Tribulus- This one is an herb that is shown to boost testosterone levels. No it isn't a steroid and is very legal. However, it doesn't work for everyone. It isn't going to raise your levels by an extreme amount but it can give you a helpful muscle building boost. I don't recall the actual side affects but I didn't come across anything that was not corrected by just stopping taking it. I've talked to people and taken it and no one experienced any problems.

These are just a few of the more popular supplements that are currently available. Again I'm not an expert but what I said came from my own research, experience, and classes take with a teachers that had an MD and PHD. Like I said I feel it is important to correct the misinformation that is out there.

bassdocktor

[Guest avid]

I used to work out all the time.

Then I sprained my wrist.  :-/

[Cephkiller]

I run 3-5 miles per day depending on how much time I have.

jk

[BucketmouthAngler13]

I do one sit up each day. 8-)

I get out of bed in the mournig. Thats half.

I lay down in bed at night. Thats the other half.

[timmyswetarded]

Something I feel is important to add here based on alot of bad information people have gotten. You don't need to stay away from all supplements.

Agree

Creatine- is ok when you start looking at studies. For a little while now they have even been using it to treat parkinsons. Plus it you do receive it in meat anyway. Just don't take more that 5grams a day and make sure you drink alot of water. Thats the biggest reason people experience negative side affects. Creatine is naturally used by the body.

you can actually get a different kind of creatine that is better. most people use the creatine monohydrate because it is so common. i know of one company that makes a creatine ester ethlo.....something and you dont have to drink as much water and you wont cramp up like with the regular stuff.

Protein shakes- Something very worth your money since as you all probably know muscles are made of proteins. They are a great way to get additional protein if you are someone who just doesn't eat enough. IF you are going to buy one buy Whey protein and not soy protein unless you have a specific reason/condition that requires you to need soy over whey. Soy protein has been shown to contain estrogen or estrogen promoting compounds which will hinder your progress.

once again i agree. you should try a "weight gainer" im sure they will have these at your local nutrition store

Vitamins- A good multivitamin helps keep your body balanced especially if your diet isn't the greatest and even if it is.

Amino Acids- Unless you are really going at it hardcore possibly a watse a of money. However if you are serious they have been shwon in many studies and trial to increase both strength and lean muscle mass. There haven't been and side effects shown with these either. Again something naturally occuring in the body and used to build proteins whichs translate into muscle.

Nitric Oxide- While many believe that this will help you get very big and quick alot of studies have shown it to be a waste of money. Again it does naturally occur in trhe body and is used to dialate your blood vessels. People I have talked to have said it will enlarge your muscles or give you a "pump." I'm not really sure abotu side affects.

i use this, and yes it does give you a pump. just be sure, like with everything else, not to take too much. NO is supposed to enlarge the blood vessels so that the creatine and other stuff can completely saturate your muscles. oh and i can see a physical difference in the size of my blood vessels. i have not experienced any side effects.

Diet supplements- Something to becareful with because like Logger said there was the ephedra problem awhile back. Alot of them contain large amounts of stimulents and will elevate your heart rate quite abit and obviously can lead to problems. Thats not to say that there aren't reputable diet supplements.

if your trying to gain muscle and mass, i would stay away from these.

Tribulus- This one is an herb that is shown to boost testosterone levels. No it isn't a steroid and is very legal. However, it doesn't work for everyone. It isn't going to raise your levels by an extreme amount but it can give you a helpful muscle building boost. I don't recall the actual side affects but I didn't come across anything that was not corrected by just stopping taking it. I've talked to people and taken it and no one experienced any problems.

These are just a few of the more popular supplements that are currently available. Again I'm not an expert but what I said came from my own research, experience, and classes take with a teachers that had an MD and PHD. Like I said I feel it is important to correct the misinformation that is out there.

bassdocktor

also, if your trying to gain muscle you will have to do less reps of greater weight so that it will tear down and rebuild itself. lots of reps with lighter weight might give you a little more muscle mass but is best for getting cut, which is burning the fat in your muscles. there is a lot of misleading information out there so be sure to get all your facts before you try anything, and nutrition places will give you plenty of samples if you want to try their stuff. i would recommend N.O.-xplode with the Synthe-6 protein....this stuff isnt cheap but you get what you pay for.