I know many gorillas here work out, care to post a progress pic.

[adsantos13]

I used to be a workout fanatic. Then I quit smoking cigarettes and injured my knee and now I am sitting here 40 pounds heavier and a big girly man.

Started going to the gym in Nov, but my diet is terrible due to the Holidays. I plan on eating correctly and hitting the weights hard after Jan. 1st.

Oh, and no way am I posting a pic of my flab!

[White97Jimmy]

I used to go about 3-4 times a week. Then about 2 months ago, I injured my shoulder while lifting. The past 6 weeks, I've been only going about 1x every other week. Just been nursing this damn shoulder.

January will be much slower at work, so I should be able to get back into a decent routine.

[hova45]

You guys have to be careful and make sure you warm up and stretch, I have been working out for years and I have had my injuries but I always go back. Also I have to work out for the rest of my life because of a back injury.

[smokinpoke]

This is my after pic

[BamaDoc77]

Originally Posted by White97Jimmy

I used to go about 3-4 times a week. Then about 2 months ago, I injured my shoulder while lifting. The past 6 weeks, I've been only going about 1x every other week. Just been nursing this damn shoulder.

January will be much slower at work, so I should be able to get back into a decent routine.

what did u do to injury it? I have sworn off of benching with the barbell....i only do it with dumbells for that reason.

[hova45]

Originally Posted by BamaDoc77

what did u do to injury it? I have sworn off of benching with the barbell....i only do it with dumbbells for that reason.

I don't do weights for my chest straight Push ups.

[adsantos13]

Originally Posted by hova45

You guys have to be careful and make sure you warm up and stretch, I have been working out for years and I have had my injuries but I always go back. Also I have to work out for the rest of my life because of a back injury.

I actually injured my knee years back when I worked at a restaurant. It wasn't a gym injury, but I exacerbated the problem by ignoring it and not taking the proper precautions while working out. Its a chronic problem, sort of a permanent strain in the back of my knee. Actually though, as long as I work my legs properly and not overtrain, the pain is less obtrusive when exercise regularly.

[smokinpoke]

I have started back in Judo after a 1 1/2 year layoff. Finally an instructor that is at the right place and right time.

I randoried (sparred) with my instructor Thursday and was gassing quick.

Of course I have gained about 80 lbs in the last 1 1/2 years too so I am sure that didn't help.

I was wanting to bring this up. How has cigar smoking affected you guy's cardio.

[Bigga Petey]

I work out three or four times a week.
Just some dumbells and floor exercises.
My joints won't take heavy weights anymore.
Always been a gym rat.
A mere shadow of what I was in my late twenties.
Anyway, I think I look pretty okay for fifty-five.
(that would be me on the left)

[hova45]

Originally Posted by smokinpoke

I have started back in Judo after a 1 1/2 year layoff. Finally an instructor that is at the right place and right time.

I randoried (sparred) with my instructor Thursday and was gassing quick.

Of course I have gained about 80 lbs in the last 1 1/2 years too so I am sure that didn't help.

I was wanting to bring this up. How has cigar smoking affected you guy's cardio.

The way i do my Cardio is by not resting in between exercises gets my heart rate up. I hate those elliptical machines and bikes and jogging.

Originally Posted by Bigga Petey

I work out three or four times a week.
Just some dumbells and floor exercises.
My joints won't take heavy weights anymore.
Always been a gym rat.
A mere shadow of what I was in my late twenties.
Anyway, I think I look pretty okay for fifty-five.
(that would be me on the left)

Not bad Petey its about staying in shape really, I get big fast so I just use it to my advantage. But I rotate the heavy weights with the light you have to rest your joints and let them recover and take glucosamine and the chondrotin.

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by hova45

But I rotate the heavy weights with the light you have to rest your joints and let them recover.

I spent most of my adult life going heavy every workout....Go heavy or go home. For the last couple years I have been rotating light and heavy cycles, and have found that my injuries are less frequent and less serious, and I actually have made better gains.

[hova45]

Originally Posted by icehog3

I spent most of my adult life going heavy every workout....Go heavy or go home. For the last couple years I have been rotating light and heavy cycles, and have found that my injuries are less frequent and less serious, and I actually have made better gains.

Thats the best way, I don't ever sustain injuries since I started working out like that.

[Mbraud4]

Originally Posted by icehog3

Good lookin' kid!

Ummm...Sit down. I'd like to ask you a few questions...

[KASR]

Looks like I'll represent us "pencil-necks!!!"

I'm the one on the left!


Ok, maybe not - but my 2nd oldest boy, Jake, has all the makings of a great ball player or wrestler. Been working on a strength and semi-build routine with an emphasis on rebuilding my core-strength and cardio. Also been hitting some resistance and plyo-training with my heavy bag. Just need to find a good MMA gym around here (good, meaning CLOSE BY...LOL!) Never had the "body-builder" physique or genetics, but that never stopped me acting like a tazmanian devil on the mats!

[hova45]

Originally Posted by KASR

Looks like I'll represent us "pencil-necks!!!"

I'm the one on the left!


Ok, maybe not - but my 2nd oldest boy, Jake, has all the makings of a great ball player or wrestler. Been working on a strength and semi-build routine with an emphasis on rebuilding my core-strength and cardio. Also been hitting some resistance and plyo-training with my heavy bag. Just need to find a good MMA gym around here (good, meaning CLOSE BY...LOL!) Never had the "body-builder" physique or genetics, but that never stopped me acting like a tazmanian devil on the mats!

Not Bad Kasr, you work with what you do have