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embrace the brand new day
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Ghost said:
I know that the mature discussion section is a good thing we have on ZU, but...

I think people focus too much on it lately.

Let's talk about video games and other fun stuff, okay?

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But...but... I don't have time for fun. x___x
 
Stitch

Stitch

AKA Patrick
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Ghost said:
I know that the mature discussion section is a good thing we have on ZU, but...

I think people focus too much on it lately.

Let's talk about video games and other fun stuff, okay?

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What if we consider the MD to be fun?
 
Justac00lguy

Justac00lguy

BooBoo
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Fig said:
Crap, I just remembered that starting this week me and the rest of my class mates have to start using free weights starting today til the rest of the semester. I really hope that it goes well for me because I really don't want to injure myself. :S
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If you're going with free weights it's important not to lift beyond what you can handle. A lot of people go with their ego in the gym and try to lift heavy, even beyond their physical capabilities - these same people have awful form (which means they're essentially performing the exercise wrong) and they will end up going to snap city (in other words, injuring themselves).

Start off with what feels comfortable, of course don't go too light, but something that you can lift within whatever rep range you choose.
 
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Fig

Fig

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justac00lguy said:
If you're going with free weights it's important not to lift beyond what you can handle. A lot of people go with their ego in the gym and try to lift heavy, even beyond their physical capabilities - these same people have awful form (which means they're essentially performing the exercise wrong) and they will end up going to snap city (in other words, injuring themselves).

Start off with what feels comfortable, of course don't go too light, but something that you can lift within whatever rep range you choose.
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Well to start off it's not like I'm trying to impress a lady right, but I do want to make myself look better for myself (and before anyone says anything, I am not a narcissist), but yes that's why I see practically every Monday and Wednesday is that either people over do their workouts and either end up like nothing happened or start limping around in a few minutes. I know I must do what based on my own limitations. And to be honest, it's not like I have a choice. My instructor has informed us that we are not allowed to use the machines anymore and only free weights. Maybe it is because I'm not used to do extreme amounts of exercise, especially with weights (as I was quite a casual person in terms of exercise. I can do my running, sprinting, etc. just fine but I rarely touch lifting weights since I have always been afraid that I'd injury myself. :sweat:), but it just makes me worried that one slip-up and I could see myself in the hospital. I'll still take your word because you clearly know a whole lot more when it comes to fitness so I can reassure myself that whenever my turn comes, I shouldn't have to worry so much. Thanks again. ^^
 
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