Different options on cardio machines.

Different options on cardio machines.

I've been working out regularily for a few weeks in an attempt to lose weight. I've been getting on cardio machines for 30-40 minutes 5 days a week. I want to lose weight as I weigh 250 at 6'3" and I have been using the cardio option on the machine which says I need to maintain 158bpm throughout the routine. There is also a fat burn option which I don't use because it wants me to maintain only 120bpm which I cannot do because I can't stand going that slow on the machine. Is the lower bpm going to really make me lost weight faster?

Oh.. and I've lost 7 pounds in the past week so it seems to me that the cardio option is working..

HIIT...look it up

What kind of cardio machine? Ellipticals are pretty good for losing fat plus you get to stare at all the women around you while using them

what you're doing is fine. keep it up.

As I understand it, the fat burning option doesn't burn more fat, it only burns more fat as a percentage of total calories burned. The cardio option burns more fat in total.

Keep doing what you're doing and don't pay attention to the settings on the machine. If at the end of your workout you feel good, keep doing that.

dystinct I've been working out regularily for a few weeks in an attempt to lose weight. I've been getting on cardio machines for 30-40 minutes 5 days a week. I want to lose weight as I weigh 250 at 6'3" and I have been using the cardio option on the machine which says I need to maintain 158bpm throughout the routine. There is also a fat burn option which I don't use because it wants me to maintain only 120bpm which I cannot do because I can't stand going that slow on the machine. Is the lower bpm going to really make me lost weight faster? you need to give more time to actually see any valid results. you've only been doing it for few weeks. about your comment on "Is the lower bpm going to really make me lost weight faster?" ----> no. it won't make you lose weight faster. its the opposite, the higher bpm, the more you gonna lose.. but if you go about certain level, above your target heart rate, then you gonna start burning more muscle along with fat. what kinda cardio machines you use? the most accurate one is to have your own heart rate monitor, because everyones resting heart rate is different. the machines are not 100% accurate. i just think you need to give more time.

cavefish What kind of cardio machine? Ellipticals are pretty good for losing fat plus you get to stare at all the women around you while using them Yeah, it's an elliptical. I'll just continue what I'm doing for now since it seems to be working.

devilangel you need to give more time to actually see any valid results. you've only been doing it for few weeks. yeah, i know. i was planning on making this a regular routine.

Different options on cardio machines.

how do i stop getting stretch marks?

how do i stop getting stretch marks?

i keep getting them on my arms. where the biceps are and they're getting longer to where my armpits are. what can i do to stop this?

cocoa butter lotion w/ vitamin e every day after you shower to prevent new stretch marks

who really cares how to get rid of them, just keep lifting.

stop eating fatty

Rebs i heart stretch marks, they are like scars on your hands..shows hard work nigga yea from eating alot too?

get bigger

i alsways get stretch marks there when im bulking, i always took pride in that i was getting stretch marks from my muscles growing so fast instead of from getting fat.

well it's going to take years for them to fade.. so put lotion on it with vitamin e.

Rebs yeah i havent seen my dick in 7 years. i've seen it

Rebs yeah i havent seen my dick in 7 years.

evi1eddie cocoa butter lotion w/ vitamin e every day after you shower to prevent new stretch marks Well said. I put on some cocoa butter on my upper armpits/lower shoulders and upper arm where the current stretch mark would come back in (there's a small one that appeared not too long ago, but faded out), and on my other armpit/arm/shoulder.. Haven't gotten one since. And ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, or whatever the hell the saying is. You won't even get stretch marks there to begin with if your skin is good from the daily applications. PS, try not to go down a ridiculous amount on stuff like DB flys or DB incline bench.. I got the one on my left armpit for having my ROM on one rep uncrontrolled (went down too far). It wasn't there when I went in, checked right after that set... sho nuff, big fat stretch mark.

2nd the lotion everyday. although it wont completely prevent them, i have noticed that they appear less since using vitamin e lotion everyday.

how do i stop getting stretch marks?

Is this bulking approved?

Is this bulking approved?

http://www.dietpower.com/phweb0904.htm 12k calories

lots 'o protein

I could eat tghe whole thing, gauranteed

@ 3 cups worth of fat 6000 cals right there

KetchupKing @ 3 cups worth of fat 6000 cals right there That is scurry.

Is this bulking approved?

shitty gym day

shitty gym day

Got there and started doing flat bench db press, and my left elbow starting acting up. It was a slight pain that I get sometimes when I lift. I kept lifting through the pain, but then it got really bad at my 4th set. I couldn't work through it any longer it was throbbing so bad. So I went to just go do some cardio, and it started throbbing even worse, I said fuck it and came home. So here I am sitting here with my throbbing elbow and a failed day at the gym. cliffs: did 4 sets, elbow in serious pain, did cardio, more pain, came home.

I hate when you have days like that, all pumped and ready to go, then some weird pain happens and the day is shot

Opi I hate when you have days like that, all pumped and ready to go, then some weird pain happens and the day is shot exactly, and chest day is my favorite, and now nothing, bah

Gamblor exactly, and chest day is my favorite, and now nothing, bah just have to hit it twice as hard next chest day

Opi just have to hit it twice as hard next chest day

shitty gym day

Just burned 1200 cals in 1.5 hours!

Just burned 1200 cals in 1.5 hours!

http://forums.offtopic.com/showthrea...4&page=1&pp=25 45 mins of cardio and 45 mins of weightlifting, im jacked now. I guess if you were 280 pounds or so maybe.

i do it more for stamina. I get to the point where i cant run anymore, but i want to push myself a bit more so i figure weights is the next best thing

Just burned 1200 cals in 1.5 hours!

Is this the right oatmeal?

Is this the right oatmeal?

So, did I get the right oatmeal? Ingredients: 100% Rolled Oats, Naturally Contains Oat Bran.

Yes.

it's fine

Mike McDermott NO YOU MUST HAVE STEEL-CUT OATS They are like steroids, in oat form. really? hell yeah, I've been looking for something like this. Hook me up and tell me where i can score some from.

Steel-cut oats may keep you less hungry for an hour or so. Other than that, rolled are fine

Steel cut oats are basically the exact same nutritional value as rolled oats except I guess steel cut oats taste different. Serving Size: 1/4 cup dry (40g) Servings Per Container: about 20 Amount Per Serving% Daily Value*Total Calories150 Calories From Fat20 Total Fat 2 g3% Saturated Fat 0 g0% Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g Monounsaturated Fat 1 gCholesterol 0 mg0% Sodium 0 mg0% Total Carbohydrates 26 g9% Dietary Fiber 4 g15% Soluble Fiber 2 g Insoluble Fiber 2 g Sugars 0 gProtein 4 gVitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 2% Iron 6%

ryazbeck Steel cut oats are basically the exact same nutritional value as rolled oats except I guess steel cut oats taste different. Serving Size: 1/4 cup dry (40g) Servings Per Container: about 20 Amount Per Serving% Daily Value*Total Calories150 Calories From Fat20 Total Fat 2 g3% Saturated Fat 0 g0% Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g Monounsaturated Fat 1 gCholesterol 0 mg0% Sodium 0 mg0% Total Carbohydrates 26 g9% Dietary Fiber 4 g15% Soluble Fiber 2 g Insoluble Fiber 2 g Sugars 0 gProtein 4 gVitamin A 0% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 2% Iron 6% Well, steel cut have like 30 points less than rolled on the GI scale, other than that they're are the same. Don't sweat it, unless you're cutting

i dont even eat oats and im a bad motha.

eddscat Don't sweat it, unless you're cutting even if you are cutting.. don't sweat it

whats the deal with oatmeal anyway?

steel oats are for fat idiots who have training near a decade only to get fatter and bench 265 for one....there for a rare genetic breed of faggoats

Wait, what's wrong the steel cut? I recently made the switch from 1 cup of rolled to 1 cup of steel cut in my shakes. I figure the extra 300 cals wouldn't hurt..

PurEvl steel oats are for fat idiots who have training near a decade only to get fatter and bench 265 for one....there for a rare genetic breed of faggoats but with steroids and a combination of steel cut oats, anyone can be bigger than you

SteveO but with steroids and a combination of steel cut oats, anyone can be bigger than you left that out, good call

in his defense, pt isn't as bad as you're making out.... hes worse, rot you fag (I so know hes reading this as well)

a standard rolled oat serving is 1/2 cup, not 1/4 in other words, steel cut has twice the calories, etc

shastaisforwinners steel cut has twice the calories, etc ^^^ bingo...

PurEvl steel oats are for fat idiots who have training near a decade only to get fatter and bench 265 for one....there for a rare genetic breed of faggoats fagoats

oatmeal is pretty high in fat. I reckon that's the only reason it's low G.I. as it's pretty common fact that fat slows down the absorbation of a meal

eddscat oatmeal is pretty high in fat. I reckon that's the only reason it's low G.I. as it's pretty common fact that fat slows down the absorbation of a meal if you call like 3g's high

jonno if you call like 3g's high it's 9g per 100g That's alot for a starch food

eddscat it's 9g per 100g That's alot for a starch food stress much?

jonno stress much? science much? Someone has to have brains

just switch over to steel cut oats, stuff is pretty good. A different texture and flavor compared to Quakers Rolled Oats. Only problem is, I made it for the first time yesterday and it blew up in the microwave. I shit you not.

Is this the right oatmeal?

What is it with short Asians who are deceivingly strong?

What is it with short Asians who are deceivingly strong?

I was in one of our squat racks doing some exercises and this Asian guy about my age who was probably around 5'6", probably 130lbs was next to me in the other one. To make a long story short he went through his squat routine and got up to 335. He did 335 x 4 before he quit and then started doing some GMs. If I was to look at the guy I wouldn't even guess he could squat that much weight. He didn't look too muscular and his legs weren't all that big. He did have knee wraps and those weightlifting shoes on, though. I think he popped some Animal Paks before he started working out. Cliffs: Small Asian guys are strong.

hahaha

ha!

reminds me of filmy's story.. but the asian guy at his gym did something like 585 or something

some people are decieving... i dont look too strong but i guess in general im not weak...

you'd be amazing how many small asian guys FAR outbench white guys at my gym.. white .. black .. mexican ... you should see the look on their faces =P

asian dude is the only other one ive seen at the gym squatting more than two 45s. His gf went up to ~100, she was hawt. All the other guys, white, black, whatever seem to just do squats for cardio or something

Well they may be strong but they're still small.

its because they squat when they go poopie.

AznRyda its because they squat when they go poopie. [IMG]http://uploads.offtopic.com/files/TrekHutSquatToiletX.jpg[/G] pl training since day 1...

AznRyda its because they squat when they go poopie.

ok.. had to make the Bruce Lee reference. he was a tiny guy but unbelievably strong. i'm a little guy myself but i preacher curl 70lbs no prob. i know it's not a lot but i "tehe" to myself when i see other guys curl 50lbs

liptonme ok.. had to make the Bruce Lee reference. he was a tiny guy but unbelievably strong. i'm a little guy myself but i preacher curl 70lbs no prob. i know it's not a lot but i "tehe" to myself when i see other guys curl 50lbs

liptonme ok.. had to make the Bruce Lee reference. he was a tiny guy but unbelievably strong. i'm a little guy myself but i preacher curl 70lbs no prob. i know it's not a lot but i "tehe" to myself when i see other guys curl 50lbs

im asian and im weak i guess i dont fall under the short/strong asian categories

liptonme ok.. had to make the Bruce Lee reference. he was a tiny guy but unbelievably strong. i'm a little guy myself but i preacher curl 70lbs no prob. i know it's not a lot but i "tehe" to myself when i see other guys curl 50lbs

liptonme ok.. had to make the Bruce Lee reference. he was a tiny guy but unbelievably strong. i'm a little guy myself but i preacher curl 70lbs no prob. i know it's not a lot but i "tehe" to myself when i see other guys curl 50lbs

evi1eddie i don't get it.. ? are these responses sarcasm or just making fun of me

liptonme i don't get it.. ? are these responses sarcasm or just making fun of me they're meanie-heads. You're insanely strong for your size. i see you lift and am like

i'm asian, short, and strong but i'm also fat.

damn my genes! when i squat the 45 pound bar then i go teehee when i see others do without a bar.

reminds me of me edit: minus the asian and small penis

AmCo damn my genes! when i squat the 45 pound bar then i go teehee when i see others do without a bar. People at your gym squat without the bar?

Shaolin_sword36 People at your gym squat without the bar? Go do 500 squats without any weights, just your body. See what happens.

I really don't think asians are naturally strong. I don't think many small people in general are naturally real strong. They surely worked on it for years and years When I started out I couldn't lift shit, but after two years the gains are steady and strong. People go when they see me shoulder press 70-75 lb dumbbells. Still working hard at benching 100 lb dumbbells though I'm still a newbie at lifting, but my goal is to be deceivingly strong...it keeps me going since i've been pretty weak before I started lifting

What is it with short Asians who are deceivingly strong?