For anyone who does crossfit what is a good level to aim for? I am guessing starting high and working to it is ideal though I have no way to gauge?
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Well, like all good answers, it depends. If you weigh over 200 pounds, and can bang out several pullups, then I would say the #1 would be a good place to start. I would also recommend getting the one above it (#1.5) and the one below it (#0.5), because like all good training, you need to vary the amount of stress.If you are a smaller guy, your grip may be weaker. I am 6'5" and 290# and can deadlift 480#, and I have trouble closing the #2. Hope this helps.
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Luis, I understand your rationalization. I too was thinking the same thing before I made my purchase. My research showed that though possible to build up the strength to close any given level of the CoC's, it is not practical to jump too far ahead. Doing that would subject those tiny little supporting tendons in your hands and wrists to great (and unnecessary payloads), upping your chances for injury. Sure you will get stronger and eventually close the grippers but at what cost. I'm sure you want your hands to work well into your golden years. Grip strength is a marathon not a sprint. As a Crossfitter I'm sure you're familiar with the concept of necessary strength and necessary muscle. Grip strength is NOT body building, its functionality. Remember your not going to be doing 100 reps a session either. The 120's I can completely close (straight forward) about 3 times and I'm done. After that I get pretty close but can't completely close them. I can "completely" close and hold the same for about 40 seconds. I do so in different angles too, i.e. wrist straight forward, up and curled in towards my elbow. My advice is if you're already packing a good grip get yourself the 120's. This will surely build up the supporting tendons at a safer pace and then graduate up from there. Just like anything else remember to give yourself plenty of time to recover. Hope this helps, happy gripping.
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If you are not already rough with your hands, then your grip strength doesnt actually matter IMO. you must toughen up your hands. These things are metal and cut in a diamond texture like a weight bar. You should really get a Trainer model if you don't already have somewhat beatup hands. Even if it proves to be easy to compress, you can always slow down the rep to improve effectiveness until you pick up the #1.
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You don't wont to start high unless you have been gripping for a long long time. If you haven't it's going to take to a long time to close even the 2. If it were me I'd start out at .5 and work my way up. I started at 1 only because I've been gripping for awhile. I've nearly closed the 2 and then I'll go for certification on 3.
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The easiest level on this machine is a bit harder than the easiest level on the one at the gym. But it is not difficult. I suppose it depends on your level of fitness. One could certainly start at 5 minutes on it and work their way up. If you haven't used an ellipitcal more than a couple of times you should try one somewhere. They bother hips on some people.
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Bullnox androrush will give good pumps and the caffeine rush after a full scoop will get u going and ready to hit the weights after 30 minutes. It has many test boosting agents in it that seems to assist as well. With any of those pre workouts. It's good to cycle off. (Which ain't no fun :). Super pump max is good too
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How much you "need" depends on your current strength level and what your goal is. For example I can press a 90lb barbell over my head, but I can't do an overhead press with the 30lb band standing with both feet on it. With one foot yes, but not both. I can curl close to a hundred pounds on a barbell. the 30lb band feels about the same when curling
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Hello, Impact level is kinda tough but, you don't have to try and keep up with Tony! Workout at your own pace until you CAN keep up. Believe me, you will be able to, once you get used to the workout, and.......you'll feel great! Good luck and, DON'T GIVE UP!
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Mine came in at just under fifteen. If you are wanting to just start out for the first time, or have someone you want to start lifting, just use the bar alone for a few weeks to get the range of motion just right. Practicing form is the best foundation. Many injuries come from poor form / posture. Once the form is perfect you can add small weights. I am NOT an expert but I do know that it is better to build slowly with proper form, than to pile the weight on too quick and be unable to smoothly control it. Good luck.
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I have been doing insanity for 2 weeks. I have been working out for 20 years, taught spinning, and am in good shape. However, this is the hardest I have ever worked. I think it would definitely get you to where you want to be and more.
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Move on to P90x3 if you want to continue short workouts. After doing two cycles of p90x3 and now starting p90x2, I become more and more disenchanted by the amount of time I spent with T25 and the lack of results. I see some people got amazing results with it, but for me, after alpha, beta and gamma, I had barely dropped 4 lbs. After moving on to x3, I dropped almost 10 lbs and started to see a lot of definition and there wasn't any major change in my diet between programs. Fairly or not, I look at T25 as simply a cardio program with a little bit of weight stuff thrown in there. Insanity might be the way to go if you are willing to commit to the longer workouts, but for short workouts, I don't know that you can do better than x3 for hitting the total body. You won't get that gasping for air effect that you do in T25, but I do believe you will get results. Good luck
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What routines you do that uses all of 90#s?The closest I have gotten were with leg exercises. Upper body exercises, if done properly, should not come close unless you are already a very strong/large individual. If your are that strong, do you still need to workout?That is a personal question. If you are happy with your current physical shape, then doing longer rep/lower weight exercises can be used to maintain your strength and tone. But this is more exercise related and should be discussed with a professional if you are unsure.
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I would not recommend using this at this time .Wait till you get your weight down and then use it . I think it would be stressful on your knees ,hips and ankles plus set you up for shin splint problems.Go to u-tube and look up cross training.Lots of videos . Alternate upper body circuit training with your running. Gradually increase in volume and intensity-former weight training conditioning teacher - wrestling and cross country coach
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If you don't already have it, the agility ladder is really needed to get the most out of the drills. Dumbbells vs. bands is more personal preference. I've used both, but prefer the greater freedom that dumbbells provide. Depending on the exercise, sometimes the bands can feel awkward but they do provide great resistance and just as good a workout in my opinion. It's good if you have the chin-up bar too, but if you don't (or can't do chin-ups yet) there are alternate exercises with the dumbbells/bands to work the same muscle groups. Great set of workouts... LOVE Shaun T. Happy exercising!
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Hello. I am looking to gain some serious muscle and weight. I am 5'11" 160lbs. I am wanting to be around 200lbs within a reachable time frame. I know it doesn't happen over night. I was thinking the Bowflex Motivator would be a good choice. What do you think Lynne? Any advice on what foods to eat or supplements to further speed the process up? ThanksAaron
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I fluctuate between 250 and 275. I've done dips weighted with 75 lbs. and I've done pull ups weighted with 50 lbs. and I've had no problems with it.
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It depends on your level but for all 90lbs I would say bench press, squats, shoulder and back workouts. This would obviously be very advanced level but I've had the 50lb set before and I found myself needing a little more weight on most exercises to really be challenged. The difference between 50lbs and 90 is a lot of weight and with the design of these you at least have the option to go heavy or light. For men with a history of lifting weights I would highly recommend the 1090's so you have the option to have your strength grow into the heavier weight.
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very well said I am 36 and 350 pounds I want to try p 90 x but was afraid that I would not be able to do it. Like the poster I also work a desk job. I don't eat bad all of the time but I don't exercise consistently .Thank you for the suggestions and encouragement good luck on your journey. We should start the p90x 300lb + club LOL!!!
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Start w/this one... 3 days will be easy and 2 of them may take a few weeks to keep up w/...but you can do it!!! After the 2nd wk challenge yourself to go heavy:). Piyo is tough..but good!
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Very similar to P90X, workouts are shorter and no weights involved, but intensity level very comparable. I did P90x then did this workout twice through due to having less time to work out due to work schedule and I enjoyed it, just can't say if it would help you over your plateau or not.