WorldFitness Training Forum http://training.fitness.com/ World Fitness.com is a community for fitness and health enthusiasts. Visit Worldfitness for workout-, exercise-, and fitness discussions en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:17:21 GMT vBulletin 60 http://training.fitness.com/images/misc/rss.jpg WorldFitness Training Forum http://training.fitness.com/ Trans-fat and social etiquette http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/trans-fat-social-etiquette-43509.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:19:51 GMT As a rule, I avoid all trans-fat (as well as artificial sweeteners such as splenda and nutrasweet). It isn't good enough to be listed as "0 grams" when partially hydrogenated oil is listed as an ingredient. As a matter of principle, any hydrogenated oil is unacceptable to me. I'm guessing that many if not most people here avoid trans-fat as zealously as I do.

However, what do my fellow trans-fat haters do in social situations? When someone brings in a dessert or appetizer or some other food that you suspect/know to have hydrogenated oil in it and offers you some, do you (1) eat it like everyone else, (2) take some, eat a little, but let most of it go to waste, (3) ask for a tiny piece and eat it (4) ask how it was made/ask if it is hydrogenated oil-free, (5) say "no thanks, I don't eat anything with trans-fat in it" when you know it has trans-fat in it, (6) say "no thanks" without giving a reason, (7) have some other way of dealing with the situation? Naturally, some of these ways of dealing with it are more gracious than others.

(Of course, for those of you who eat only food so ultra-healthy that you reject pretty much any food you don't prepare yourself, this question is pretty much N/A, since I'm guessing you wouldn't consider eating a 100% trans-fat free dessert or appetizer anyway.) ]]> Nutrition subdude http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/trans-fat-social-etiquette-43509.html <![CDATA[I'm complaining already...]]> http://training.fitness.com/weight-loss/im-complaining-already-43508.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:43:16 GMT If this site is all about getting fit and healthy the right way instead of fad diets or unrealistic exercises, which it seems to be, why do I constantly see banner ads that are obviously in contrary to this? A perfect example is the one is I can see as I write this that claims "Six packs in less than 4 weeks. You too can get that ripped six abs body in 4 weeks."

Does anyone on here who knows what they're talking about agree that this is possible? Especially if done in a safe way?

Hope I don't get a PM warning from mr moderator about this because aside from this I like this site ]]> Weight Loss David the PT http://training.fitness.com/weight-loss/im-complaining-already-43508.html Muscle pain in leg preventing sleep. http://training.fitness.com/injury-prevention-recovery/muscle-pain-leg-preventing-sleep-43507.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:10:11 GMT Hey, I started exercising a few months ago just for something to do. I'm 20 years old and weigh about 140 lbs. Of course, I overdid it and consequently became sleep deprived and with sore muscles. I realised this and last week I got the flu, which further deprived my sleep but allowed my muscles to recover.

I went for a 15 minute jog on Sunday, when I was still not 100%, and since then my entire leg has been in muscle pain. I am getting about 6 hours sleep a night, the muscles are so tight. Can anyone help? ]]> Injury Prevention and Recovery waddle147 http://training.fitness.com/injury-prevention-recovery/muscle-pain-leg-preventing-sleep-43507.html Exercise PSA http://training.fitness.com/open-talk/exercise-psa-43506.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:15:05 GMT Created a new video about the immediate benefits of exercise. Check it out and tell me what you think: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODZfeCobWK0 Created a new video about the immediate benefits of exercise.

Check it out and tell me what you think:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODZfeCobWK0 ]]> Open Talk telvuling http://training.fitness.com/open-talk/exercise-psa-43506.html effects of low carb diet http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/effects-low-carb-diet-43504.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:15:57 GMT what are the benefits/effects of going on a low carb diet for 1-2 months? example-10-15 percent of calories from carbs. high protein, high good fats. does it favor fat loss? does it make muscles store less glycogen? thanks what are the benefits/effects of going on a low carb diet for 1-2 months?
example-10-15 percent of calories from carbs.

high protein, high good fats.

does it favor fat loss? does it make muscles store less glycogen?

thanks ]]> Nutrition Proteinboy http://training.fitness.com/nutrition/effects-low-carb-diet-43504.html Hi ^_^ n00b with goals here http://training.fitness.com/new-member-intro/hi-_-n00b-goals-here-43503.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:12:20 GMT Hello!

I'm new to the whole fitness thing. I hated sport at school, and I like take away and carbs. I'm not obese, but I'm definately larger than I'd like to be.

I have goals I want to reach, because in the past year (I'm 20) I've started to play roller derby and go to the gym, and suddenly working out seems like fun. As much as I love going to the gym, I'm a bit stuck on how to get the results I want. These are my short term fitness goals:

- Getting below 20% body fat (Currently 28%)
- Getting a stronger core
- Evening out my legs (My right leg is larger then my left- Roller derby skates in one direction)
- Getting my legs stronger
- perkier butt
- Improving CV endurance (being able to skate at a high intensity for 30 minutes straight x2 with a 20 minute break in between)

In the longer term I'd like (these are all based on pictures):
- Legs and butt like Lady Gaga
- Stomach like Fergie
- Less than 15% body fat
- Great CV endurance (being able to skate at a high intensity for 1.5 hours straight)

I'd love any tips on how to achieve these goals, as well as anything to speed up fat loss (ie fitness shakes/pills, not "diet" pills.) I'd also like recovery tips: how do you keep going without getting dehydrated or exhausted? It seems that my brain wants to go but my body cant :)

Peace!
Emah. ]]> New Member Intro emah http://training.fitness.com/new-member-intro/hi-_-n00b-goals-here-43503.html New Member! http://training.fitness.com/new-member-intro/new-member-43502.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:48:38 GMT I am new to the forum and I am looking forward to good ole' wholesome networking with persons that have the utmost passion for health and fitness! ]]> New Member Intro Mguest http://training.fitness.com/new-member-intro/new-member-43502.html Very Basic Yet Effective Conditioning Circuit http://training.fitness.com/young-athlete-development/very-basic-yet-effective-conditioning-circuit-43499.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:30:43 GMT Here's a very simple circuit if you don't have access to alot of equipment.
Get/make a step/box about 8-12 inches high or use your stairs).

Jump on and off the box- 1 minute
Pushups- 1 minute
Sit ups- 1 minute

Do these continuously for 30 minutes.

Great for calves, shoulders and abs.

Have fun! ]]> Young Athlete Development kenzo242 http://training.fitness.com/young-athlete-development/very-basic-yet-effective-conditioning-circuit-43499.html Fat or muscle!!!!!!????? http://training.fitness.com/young-athlete-development/fat-muscle-43498.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:34:16 GMT How do you know if it's the extra fat you need to lose or if it's the mUscle you need to build??? I have a fairly flat stomach but want my abs to show. Is it fat or do I need to build muscle?? ]]> Young Athlete Development gilgal52 http://training.fitness.com/young-athlete-development/fat-muscle-43498.html How is this brand of whey protein? http://training.fitness.com/supplements/how-brand-whey-protein-43497.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:13:02 GMT Hello again. My last post reminded me I'm about out of protein powder! This is what I got last time and seemed to work well:

ProteinFactory.com: 10 lb Whey Protein

I'm a college student so I don't have much money and the price on this is good. I actually saw someone on this forum mention this brand a few months ago and that's how I found out about this product. If not this, do you have any other suggestions? Thanks! ]]> Supplements DiscusJessie http://training.fitness.com/supplements/how-brand-whey-protein-43497.html Is now a good time to start creatine? http://training.fitness.com/supplements/now-good-time-start-creatine-43496.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:01:26 GMT I've added whey protein to my lifting routine now for four months. I feel it's been helping me. Well, that and also that the track and field season has been going since September so I'm lifting often and heavy. My main goal for lifting is retaining and gaining strength to help with my throws event. I'm a discus thrower on a college team.

I also have some creatine but haven't used it yet. I didn't want to use it before I trimmed down. I've worked extra cardio the past three or four months into my routine and have gotten rid of excess body fat. I know this isn't really a scientific method, but I know I'm losing weight because I had to by smaller jeans, lol. And because I physically look thinner. I'm not compromising muscle as my lifting maxes continue to go up.

Now that I've gotten rid of some extra weight do you think I could start with the creatine? I'm fine about my muscles taking in more water and getting bigger. Especially now that I'm better toned. It's just I didn't want them to do this underneath the fat. I like being one of the smaller and lighter throwers on the team and it makes my day when people ask what events I run! They wouldn't ask our shot putters that question. I feel the timing's good right now: over Christmas break (mid December) I usually back off on the throwing and focus on heavier lifting. I've read the creatine sticky so I'm thinking this would be a good time to help with muscle endurance.
Does this sound like a good plan or do you have any advice? Thanks! ]]> Supplements DiscusJessie http://training.fitness.com/supplements/now-good-time-start-creatine-43496.html speed box squats % http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/speed-box-squats-43495.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 23:54:50 GMT i am doing speed box squats on fridays now, and i am wondering what % of a 1RM of my best box squat i should use. westside barbell reccommends 50-60% WITH bands or chains, so should i go with 60-70% without chains/bands? i am getting chains and bands soon by the way ;D one moe... i am doing speed box squats on fridays now, and i am wondering what % of a 1RM of my best box squat i should use.

westside barbell reccommends 50-60% WITH bands or chains, so should i go with 60-70% without chains/bands?

i am getting chains and bands soon by the way ;D

one moe thing--does the weight really matter THAT MUCH as long as you are developing maximum force and power? ]]> Weight Training Proteinboy http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/speed-box-squats-43495.html Progress? http://training.fitness.com/member-photos/progress-43494.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:48:29 GMT Hello! I put up a few photos a lil while ago for progress on cardio and diet, thought I would update them now with some 8 week progress pics. The ones in green towel are latest........ age - 28 (ouch 30 is round the corner!) weight - 12st 10 bf not too sure.....any guesses?? please would... Hello!

I put up a few photos a lil while ago for progress on cardio and diet, thought I would update them now with some 8 week progress pics. The ones in green towel are latest........
age - 28 (ouch 30 is round the corner!)
weight - 12st 10
bf not too sure.....any guesses?? please would love to know!
height 6ft

working out 6 days a week, 3 days cardio, 3 days full body workout.
diet is clean, high protein, low to med carbs......even quit all alcohol....tried to quit smoking but caved after a month!

Let me know your thoughts, critique.
Thanks
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]]> Member Photos cheekygit http://training.fitness.com/member-photos/progress-43494.html Need help with exercise plan. http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/need-help-exercise-plan-43493.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:18:56 GMT Hello : )
I've been on a diet for a while now and have managed to lost about 74lbs, however this has been without the aid of exercise. I've still got another 74+lbs to go and want to make sure its lost the healthy way to ensure that it will STAY off.

That being said, my past exercise routines have never been so successful and i find it difficult to know when to do cardio and then when to do weights etc. Since i have lots of fat to burn, i need help with a weekly exercise routine to help effectively burn the fat off, incorporating cardio, strength, reps etc.

The only equipment i have access to is a treadmill, rowing machine, exercise stretch cord (thing) and some dumbbells.

If anyone can give me advise, would be very grateful!

I want to lose weight and TONE at the same time. Gotta burn that fat away....: )

x ]]> Weight Training Nadia http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/need-help-exercise-plan-43493.html experiance in chinup training http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/experiance-chinup-training-43492.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:01:48 GMT what seems to be the most effective way to train chinups--those of you who have achieved 20 or more chinups in a row. i am at that level now, and i am wondering how other people above my level look at chinup training---frequency, intensity(1 max set...or 3 moderate sets), what variations? ... what seems to be the most effective way to train chinups--those of you who have achieved 20 or more chinups in a row.
i am at that level now, and i am wondering how other people above my level look at chinup training---frequency, intensity(1 max set...or 3 moderate sets), what variations?

looking for some new, effective ways to train the chinup ]]> Weight Training Proteinboy http://training.fitness.com/weight-training/experiance-chinup-training-43492.html