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Anonymous
Greetings /fit/
I have a somewhat toned body so far, but some stuff came up in my life and I will likely enter a FAR more rigorous training regimen shortly. I have several questions relating to health effects of some training.

1) Running: I have a great sandy wash I can run in. I can run in somewhat packed sand to fairly loose sand. Will this reduce potential damage to my joints (opposed to running on grass/street), or greatly increase damage? I can honestly see it either way...

2) Is it dangerous to enter a heavy training schedule without a buildup? How long should a buildup of training take? Keep in mind I am fairly wise in stopping before I hurt myself in training, but I can see myself overdoing it in this case.

3) I plan to greatly reduce fat intake. If I theoretically dropped it to 0%, would this cause serious health defects? And secondly, will my body stop burning fat once I stop eating it, making it even harder to get rid of it (I'm at about 8% now)?

4) Lastly, swimming with weights: good idea or idiotic idea?
>> Anonymous
1) I'm guessing it would be better for your joints, although perhaps worse for your psyche, since you will run slower and feel like you are running in tar.

2) It might be dangerous, but I think the main thing is that you are probably going to hit yourself so hard the first day that you'll be too sore to continue your regimine for a few days. Try to do some kind of buildup if at all possible to avoid this.

3) You should eat some fat, just not much. It shouldn't impact your metabolism too much, especially if you gain muscle at the same time (muscles increase metabolism by burning more calories.)

4. I've never heard of swimming with weights as a legitimate exercise...maybe the SEALS do it occasionally? I guess you could try it, if you think you can swim well enough. Let us know about the results if you do.
>> Anonymous
anyone?
>> Anonymous
why the fuck do people like bruce lee? sure he was good at karate and shit, but he would get fucking ROCKED by someone like kimbo
>> Moonmauler !!LgNbdvCFAuN
1. Running in sand is bad for your joints.
2.Yes. Don't get cocky and think just because you're a self-proclaimed badass you can handle a load your body isn't ready for. Working too hard is counter-productive to any fitness goals you may have.
3. Fat is an essential nutrient. As in you need it to fucking live. Eat your fat.
4. Idiotic idea.
>> Anonymous
First of all running in sand is AWESOME for fitness training, do lots of it. Although running on any surface will hurt your joints to some extent, i wouldnt worry about it.

Cant be arsed to answer the rest, but i wouldnt do the last unless you fancy drowning.
>> Anonymous
2) I would recommend you start out doing a Starting Strength routine for a month or two - information can be found http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=998224

That should build up a fairly solid base and give you an idea about what the exercises should feel like. Always focus on good form rather than being able to lift heavier stuff with bad form. You should be able to increase the weight of the exercises every workout or two at the beginning, especially if you don't do weights at the moment.

After a month or two I would then switch to a Push/Pull/Leg split.
>> Anonymous
1) Running: Run on grass, like a soccer or football field.

2) Yes it is dangerous. I would never jump into a heavy workout routine without preparing my body unless I wanted to pull a muscle or damage my ligaments. Build yourself up over time, make sure you always warm up.

3) It's definitely not healthy if you stopped eating fat altogether.

4) No, this isn't a good idea.
>> Anonymous
>>>175883
4. I've never heard of swimming with weights as a legitimate exercise...maybe the SEALS do it occasionally? I guess you could try it, if you think you can swim well enough. Let us know about the results if you do.

And if you don't, we'll know not to try it.
If you're really really curious, at least don't do it alone.
>> Anonymous
I suspect you're entering BUD/s training soon? Get wet and sandy, seaman!
>> Anonymous
4.

Think about it.

For the rest, 1. Sand is excellent was just at the beach today running up the hills and jumping down, then running back again.

2. Buildup. Must do, find what your max is, start about 90% of that. For about a week if you're doing it properly, after that, feel free to try and lift 6 buses.

3. 0% = pointless, Just be sensible about energy intake, fat is always going to be there but by all means cut it down.

In reiteration, Jog in the sand with light weights while munching on a mĂșller light.
>> Anonymous
Oh wow, real advice without trolling? /fit/ is awesome.
Couple more questions then.

1) I hear some people prefer to do strength training by having an infinite resistance workout (bench press against the bottom of a car, curling a chain locked to the ground, etc.). This seems odd to me - how does that work?

2) I have been stretching for a while now, and it seems to be going at a snails pace. Is it better to stretch before or after sleep, and is it better to stretch once a day for a while, or throughout the day?

I think all my other questions have been answered by lurking other threads. Thanks for the help.


>>175949
Totally true, but he was incredibly fit if nothing else, and had an insane training method that I respect. Additionally, the fighting prowess that he did have was gained through hard work, not being born with badass-genes.

>>176099
kudos!
>> Anonymous
FAT does NOT make you a fatty.

simply sugars make you a fatty. eat bacon and cheese. don't drink coke or eat white bread and refined sugar.