The get in better shape thread 06/01to 12/31/12

You don't want fat mate, eat shitloads of the right food and lift weights. Chuck on some lean muscle

White meat, not to be racist.   Builds muscle quite fast if you train properly.  I much prefer dark meat myself, tastier!!!

Originally posted by rideclaps802 Eat candy, lots and lots of candy

this is what i found a while ago, http://ezinearticles.com/?Snowboard-Workout-For-Summer&id=1214494 

Originally posted by JRHolloway91 A little late but I just started getting in shape for the season. Nothing too crazy though. I've been following a routine on bodybuilder.com or something like that. Includes squat jumps, abs, push-ups, and calf raises. I do it like 3 times a week. Like I said, nothing too crazy but better late than never

I've been taking Chia Seeds lately and they are great for energy as well as hydration.  You can usually get them at Whole Foods.  You just put a tablespoon in a glass of water and let it sit for about ten minutes and then drink.  I've been taking it before any kind of cardio and it seems to be helping out.

If you do a quick google search you'll see all the health benefits from chia seeds.  They are a great item to have in your regular diet.

Originally posted by Lyedroth I've never seen an energy boost from chia seeds, but they are amazing for you. i just like to work out everyday switch between cardio and lifting, with sundays off

Yeah Ill look up the facts on that.
Cardio is so important and its nice to see how you switch back and forth from cardio and lifting. I know need to do more cardio but its kind of hard running in the cold oregon weather.

I do go to the gym on mondays to play basketball, which is a great workout.

Originally posted by haiv143 If I did this I would be broke in the first month. Then again, if I buy my own food and cook it that'll be a bit more affordable. I have the motivation but I can't cook!

Cooking is easy. Chicken is incredibly cheap and easy to cook, plus there are so many different ways to make it. You'll save money and know exactly what goes into your meal.

Originally posted by haiv143 If I did this I would be broke in the first month. Then again, if I buy my own food and cook it that'll be a bit more affordable. I have the motivation but I can't cook!

I ran 4.09 miles yesterday. My average mile time was 8.41
This could of been better if I didnt have to stop to wait for all those cross walks, but either way, Im pretty happy with the results.

Originally posted by humblerooster I ran 4.09 miles yesterday. My average mile time was 8.41 This could of been better if I didnt have to stop to wait for all those cross walks, but either way, Im pretty happy with the results.

That's some crazy mileage. I tried running in the summer for about a month and get up to 1.5 miles (never ran before.) I was very happy about that. Haven't ran since because of the heat and I should probably start soon for the snowboarding season.

Originally posted by scuddera I have always been a big workout person but never really a supplements person. does anyone have any experience with metabolism boosters that contain hefty amounts of niacin

Have you tried looking around at www.bodybuilding.com? They have tons of reviews of stuff, and show ingredients for all products they sell. Also, they have three shipping facilities located throughout the country, so where ever you live, it gets to ya quick :)

I notice that a lot of people seem to be distance running.  While this is good for the heart it's not that great for the joints.  I would recommend sprinting because with sprinting one pretty much naturally lands of the front of the foot which helps absorb a lot of the shock reducing the stress on joints.  

Originally posted by Commissar Just started getting back to the gym to do some running, trying to get in shape before a week long trip to Jackson Hole.  I am in decent shape, but nowhere near what I want to be.  What are some good workouts to get in shape for snowboarding.  Thinking lunges, squats, calf raises, core, and running.

Originally posted by Angry Midget Yo Originally posted by Commissar Just started getting back to the gym to do some running, trying to get in shape before a week long trip to Jackson Hole.  I am in decent shape, but nowhere near what I want to be.  What are some good workouts to get in shape for snowboarding.  Thinking lunges, squats, calf raises, core, and running. Power squats and burpees.

Never heard of burpees...  care to elaborate.

^^^^ I would definitely agree with your thought behind swimming but over all goal needs to be looked at. Swimming endurance and running endurance are pretty different. If you are getting ready for the snowboarding season swimming would be more of a recovery workout. When snowboarding your legs are going to take a pounding via.. stabilizing you through many different groups or landing off jumps or rails. Running would be better at replicating that.

That being said.. As someone that has done a 70.3 ironman swimming is a huge part of your training and can burn a lot of calories, strengthen your core and build total body muscle

Nice posts, guys :).
Scud is right; If you're looking to just be training to be fit/ready for snowboard season, swimming probably isn't your best "go-to". But it is great for overall fitness.
One snowboard-centric exercise I have grown to really enjoy are Bosu ball squats. They are an EXCELLENT way to build stabilizer muscles and strengthen the core.




A number of google image results show people doing the squat with the flat side down, but  I've never tried it. You can add weight (dumbbells) to make this more difficult, but I'd recommend starting with just body weight; get your form down first :)

And Coop is right, too! Your spine is your lifeline, and bulking all the show-off muscles (bi's, tri's, chest, legs) don't do a whole lot if the muscles supporting your spine have been neglected. Definitely don't overdo it though. If you're doing a back workout and feel like you have more in you, do a few more reps; don't slap another 50 pounds on the barbell and hurt yourself!

Originally posted by Angry Midget Yo I think burpees are the best all around work out because it works everything and yeah I can't do too many at once either haha.

Idk I think I would rather do a sequence of push ups(20), no weight squats (50), and pull ups (10). 5 sets no breaks ever... just keep going. I think form starts to faulter to much in burpees when you get around 30

Originally posted by bubbagooch Originally posted by humblerooster bubbagooch: Would you recommend swimming over long distance running? Even though j_lucky84 answered for me, I would like to say, yes.  Swimming is way better than long distance running, if not for the fact that it has zero impact on on the joints, then for the fact that if you swim a lot, you will get jacked shoulders.  They probably won't get like Dwight Howard, but they will get bigger than they are now.

Thanks for all the great info everyone.

i dont really like swimming because of the Chlorine. It ruins your hair and even after a shower, you can still smell like it.

But I am interested in Sprints. I never did them because I was always so focused on longer distance running. So sprints build explosion reactions in your legs right? does that mean you will be able to jump higher if you do alot of sprints?

^^^^FYI a lot of gyms these days have switched to salt water pools because they are easier to clean, maintain, cheaper, and they are supposed to be lower impact on the body because you bouyancy.

So i dont have anytime to get to the gym anymore, because ive been swamped with school. What can i do for about 15-30 mins a day to get back in snowboard shape.

Originally posted by j_lucky84   Sorry Bubba! Didn't mean to steal your flame! Just saw the post and was here so figured I'd chime in :).

Originally posted by gunda pickle Not sure if anyone has posted this yet. EZIA Snowboard Training

Starting to get my vibe back. Able to do 20 pull ups again, hopefully I can do 3 reps/workout. Does anyone know why some people do those half assed pull ups? like pull all the way up and go down half way (your elbow is 90degrees, then pulling back up) and they do them really fast. To me, it defeat the purpose of a "pull up" kinda cheating.