#Fitness - #ChestDay post workout 'feelings'.

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Post workout feelings this Chest Day

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Those Feels

Have you ever worked so hard towards meeting or reaching a goal that you felt sick to your stomach when there wasn't immediate results?  I know I feel that way everytime I work chest.  It has been a very, VERY long time since I have been able to push 2 plate.  I'm getting back to it but it makes me feel a little sick knowing it is taking so long.

When I was younger this was easier to do, I was going up 10-15lbs a month or so, no I'm lucky to go up 5 a month.  No matter how I train.  I feel that with my new training being a slower more controlled to prevent injury of this old man body of mine that the effect is taking even longer.  Of course I'd love to blame a slower training on slower gains but the truth of the matter is I need to train properly and I just don't like things taking so long.

I am impatient.

I'm in my early 30's but I feel so much worse, having had a bad go (accidents, broken limbs, and so on) it just feels as if it has taken its toll on me and I want to get my old body back sooner than later.  I know there is no easy way to make it happen.  As a young man it still took me a long time to sculpt out my body, but as an older gentleman I am finding it much harder to get back in the swing of things and getting my body back on track.

What I'm lifting

On chest day I tend to start out with my heaviest exercises first, wel starting with medium weight and working my way up to my heavier weights obviously, this is where I bench or chest press.  I keep this first so I am training this way with the optimal body strength.  So basically me at my best so I reduce risk of injury.  I'm not sure if this is the best way to train though.  I guess I am going to have to read some books/epubs on this so I get a better idea on what to do.

From there though I move into fly's, inclined press, cable cross, etc, basically all the exercises I can do to focus on the chest.  It has worked in the past to get me to bulk up chest wise, but I also need to burn more calories, as I am trying to lose weight while building more muscle, again sometimes I wish there was an easy button for this.

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#Fitness - Welcoming New Years Resolutioners!

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Welcoming New Years Resolutioners:

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With New Year's right around the corner I decided to take the time to establish some ground rules for welcoming the new people and their resolutions to the gym!

These are some ground rules that everyone can live by.  Remember these people decided to make a change in their life so lets help them stick to it by not scaring them away or making them feel uncomfortable.

Keep your eyes on yourself: 

Nobody likes being watched while working out, especially people who have decided to lose weight. Don't stare or gawk.  This goes for for people too just because they are fit or good looking doesn't mean you get to stare.  This scares people away.

Mind your own business: 

I don't care if you see someone doing something in a way you wouldn't. Leave them be, unless they ask for your help or opinion don't intrude into their workout session.  It makes people comfortable when someone just chimes in about their routine. You do my know their limitations. Perhaps they have a medical reason for only quarter repping. Just stay out of their business.

Be kind: 

If someone asks for a spot or advice feel free but don't over due it with the advice. People new to the gym can often get overloaded by comments and knowledge. Direct answers with no fluff. If they want the help they will keep asking. Don't blow smoke up their asses with your horror stories or what not. Just the facts and keep it quick to avoid overturning them.

Stink Factor: 

I cannot stress this enough. Cleanup the equipment when you're done and make sure you wear deodorant and clean gym gear.  Veterans of the gym often forget that they stink or wear the same gear as the previous day. That's offensive and new people will often bail because they don't like the smell.  This is only for those who don't shower and clean themselves. I know most gym goers are super good about this.  Which brings me to the next point.

Shower etiquette: 

I know not all gyms have separate shower stalls. So keep your eyes on your own 'equipment'.  This is just common sense and should be adhered to by everyone.  If you can't help yourself and you gotta look at someones junk in the shower, perhaps you should buy a home gym and stop going to a public one because your rude and disrespectful.

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