The Health and Fitness Thread

[David]

Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

I'm not David - BUT I've read that it takes a LOT of effort and supplements and testosterone for a woman to bulk up.

Deanna's right, Paula. It's a common misconception women are worried about for nothing. Physiologically, there's no difference between "bulking up" & "toning." either way, you are destroying muscle tissue, which has a tendency to regrow in greater quantity & quality.

using weights or weight machines just sort of lightly (you see people -- mostly women -- do this at the gym all the time), doing some rep 20 or 30 times or even more ... you aren't doing anything more than you would be just sitting on a chair swinging your arms around. Whether you want to "tone" (which IS building muscle) or turn into Ahnold, you need to push the muscle to failure. Otherwise, it doesn't trigger growth. Otherwise, all you're doing is just burning calories (expending energy) just as you'd be doing walking or driving or typing or sewing or burning DVDs of Bob Welch Live at the Roxy.

It's an unfounded fear women have of "bulking up." It takes men years to bulk up. It isn't going to happen to women presto chango.

Also, don't do your weights on the same days you do your aerobics. Just do your weights & then go home & eat fresh fruit & vegetables & fish & whole-wheat bread. In one year, you will have whatever waist you dream about.

[DrummerDeanna]

Originally Posted by David

Also, don't do your weights on the same days you do your aerobics. Just do your weights & then go home & eat fresh fruit & vegetables & fish & whole-wheat bread. In one year, you will have whatever waist you dream about.

See I've heard mixed things on that...I always do cardio first no matter what...

And then on days when I'm not doing any weights I still do cardio - it gets me blood pumping and puts me more in a weight lifty mood.....so why no aerobic stuff on weight days?

[David]

Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

And then on days when I'm not doing any weights I still do cardio - it gets me blood pumping and puts me more in a weight lifty mood.....so why no aerobic stuff on weight days?

It probably depends on how heavily you weight-train & how long you aerobicize. But the thinking is that if you weight-train to failure for 45 mins or more & follow it up with 45 mins or more of intense aerobics, you will catabolize (muscle breakdown) to the point of no returns or even injury.

With her big belly & squatness, Stevie should be doing weight (or strength) training 2 or 3 times a week & the treadmill on alternative days.

[DrummerDeanna]

Originally Posted by David

It probably depends on how heavily you weight-train & how long you aerobicize. But the thinking is that if you weight-train to failure for 45 mins or more & follow it up with 45 mins or more of intense aerobics, you will catabolize (muscle breakdown) to the point of no returns or even injury.

With her big belly & squatness, Stevie should be doing weight (or strength) training 2 or 3 times a week & the treadmill on alternative days.

Ah - interesting - well I'm not currently doing any intense weight stuff - and I never do my cardio after I do weights....

But I'm going to try the "David Program" and see how that works for me

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by DrummerDeanna

Ah - interesting - well I'm not currently doing any intense weight stuff - and I never do my cardio after I do weights....

But I'm going to try the "David Program" and see how that works for me

Well, my chest and shoulders are sore. Count on being sore using the David program! But it's just a little sore, a good sore.

It's gorgeous here in Boston today and I am working from home because Mufasa is going for his check up. I didn't want to have to run around all day. It's been real nice, I've got the windows open. Yay spring! Definitely helps with the motivation factor.

Tonite I'm just doing cardio, but at least 45 min since I don't have to do weights.

[SuzeQuze]

Originally Posted by skcin

I ask because my quadriceps tend to get pretty damn bulky if I work on them, even a little bit.

This happens to me too so I've been skipping them. I'm just weight training with my upper body. I read somewhere to do this if you are "bootylicious" so to speak.

[sparky]

Originally Posted by David

With her big belly & squatness, Stevie should be doing weight (or strength) training 2 or 3 times a week & the treadmill on alternative days.

Big belly and squatness ? OMG. You are funny.

[EveryHour]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

Thank you for this! I am off to Amazon to try it out.

Glad I could help!

The coconut oil (remember, virgin is best...especially extra virgin organic) does wonders for the skin when applied topically as well. I hear it's a miracle cure for stubborn eczema and psoriasis. I've actually had a hard time tracking it down in stores lately and I finally found out it's because there was a write-up on it in some women's magazine about how much it helps wrinkles, scars and acne!

[EveryHour]

Originally Posted by amber

If you guys hear screams, It will be because I am now attempting to jump rope when there are literally flames shooting from my calves....

Have you tried soaking in a bath with epsom salts?

[EveryHour]

Originally Posted by GardenStateGirlie

My mother has an underactive thyroid--definitely get that checked out, Chris. Nothing to fool around with.

For the thyroid issues (which, yes, can indeed ruin your life!)...
I have to refer back to:

www.moodcure.com
www.dietcure.com

[amber]

Originally Posted by EveryHour

Have you tried soaking in a bath with epsom salts?

I dont have any epsom salts. I lay in my shower with my legs up so the water hits them, though. It's okay, after I jumped again, it was better. Today it's just a little sore, and I'm going to jump again tonight. So, I guess I can put off buying epsom salts. That would've been good, though, thanks.

[skcin]

Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

This happens to me too so I've been skipping them. I'm just weight training with my upper body. I read somewhere to do this if you are "bootylicious" so to speak.

So you think this applies to me? Who the heck do you think you...oh, wait, it does apply to me. Never mind.

Yeah, I either do weights or aerobic exercise, not both. So I guess I'm doing something right. I will have to give the big weights/less reps a try. But I'm scared!

[skcin]

Originally Posted by amber

I lay in my shower with my legs up so the water hits them, though.

Ummmmm........

[sparky]

Originally Posted by amber

I lay in my shower with my legs up so the water hits them, though.

This of course, begs the question : Who's Surprised ?

[amber]

Originally Posted by sparky

This of course, begs the question : Who's Surprised ?

It also begs the question, from me - What the heck? No one ever lays in the shower? I do it sometimes when my legs are sore, to elevate them, and have warm water on them at the same time. Because they are SORE. Sheesh.