For BG fitness fanatics, a question..

[Vade]

Any recommendations for a heart rate monitor watch?

Also, I know this was answered, but what are some good protein products? Shakes, bars, whatever.

And I need some recommendations for resistance bands for when I'm traveling.

Thanks, everyone.

[Weiing]

Not sure about heart rate monitor, I'm sure someone else knows.

Protein: Protein powder. I know most guys here love their OptimumNutrition. For already-made protein shakes, I usually get Muscle Milk if I'm on the go. For protein bars, I like Think Thin, Clif Builders, and... yeah. Usually those. BEST protein things though? Eggs, meat, etc.

Do you need resistance bands when you travel? Can get a pretty good workout with just your body with no additional equipment. If you need bands though, I'm sure someone else will have info on that--I sure don't. SORRY!

[Atreides]

you can buy cheapo bands at target for like 10 bucks, in the sporting goods section

And yeah, remember that supplements are called supplements for a reason. Ideally most of your protein (or any nutrient for that matter) should be coming from your diet. Personally, I try to keep below 3 or 4 protein shakes per day.

ON protein is pretty great though. Unless you have lots of money to burn go with just plain ON Gold, IMO besides the taste the Platinum is a waste of money (unless you have stomach upset from whey, in which case protein isolates like that will probably be a lot easier on your stomach)

[Vade]

I'm only needing the resistance bands for P90X

[Atreides]

Yeah. I hate my gym's music but I never focus too much on it. I almost never realize it's playing in the background. You can't just ignore it? Perhaps just buy a strap?

@Atreides -- I'm sure you can eat it like rice (as you've said), but can also make it into pilaf or substitute it in a tabbouleh recipe, for instance. I've wanted to try amaranth grain/flour for awhile but haven't gotten the guts to buy it. hahah. Should try amaranth pancakes! :D

Well I bought some amaranth today at whole foods in the bulk section, $2.99 per lb isn't so terrible but it let me buy a small quantity so I could experiment with cooking it. I took 1/2 cup and boiled with 1 cup water, and about 1/2 tsp of olive oil, just like I'd cook rice. (Trader Joes doesn't even sell it, so I assume this is the cheapest you can actually get unless you have an Aztec grocery in your town lol)

It's important to note that they're little tiny pellets that are actually seeds, not true "grain" despite the name, so when you cook them they don't get fluffy like rice. Rather, they exude a starch and become sticky, and the consistency is VERY similar to grits. In fact, with some turkey bacon and a fried egg, some amaranth grits with a little olive oil/butter would be a great breakfast. The taste is kinda earthy/nutty, hard to explain, they weren't great but they weren't terrible.

Supposedly you can "pop" the seeds like popcorn in a very hot wok. This puffs up the seeds and creates a softer consistency. That will probably be my next attempt, with a tiny bit of peanut oil I think. I'm wondering if you can toast them for the same effect but I doubt it.

[Meat]

you're like a sophisticated nigga fucking with the finest of the finest and i'm this guy
http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s...587_603457.jpg
babyfood and whey

[Caiyuo]

goddamn, loool

[Cloud]

Personally dislike using protein bars.
Used them when I was starting out but it usually has too much sugar, sugar alcohols, not even good fats, and costs WAY too much for a decent one.

WPI + all natural peanut butter works wonders, or WPI + oatmeal + olive oil.
It's about knowing what goes into your system.

You might be cutting or on offseason diet, which makes nutrition a priority.
Might find that you're subseptible to bloat on certain carbs, etc; looking fat when it's only water you're holding because of the carb source.

[sephir]

Any recommendations for a heart rate monitor watch?

Also, I know this was answered, but what are some good protein products? Shakes, bars, whatever.

And I need some recommendations for resistance bands for when I'm traveling.

Thanks, everyone.

Polar makes great HRM systems. They can be somewhat expensive, but they last FOREVER and can take a huge beating.

[Vade]

Polar makes great HRM systems. They can be somewhat expensive, but they last FOREVER and can take a huge beating.

I'll look into the polar ones. The ones that I liked for the design were the Timex Ironman ones. I want to be able to wear it constantly for style as well as functionality.

[richardd]

oh man, that cake batter whey tastes fucking delicious 1st thing in the morning! But... i still like my cookies'n'cream ya ya, kiss my ass lol. it tastes like sex to me


edit: aww dammits its 11:30, i need to get a real job

[tyven]

what do you guys do to keep from shredding your hands on things like dead lifts? i refuse to wear gloves and look like a homo

[richardd]

what do you guys do to keep from shredding your hands on things like dead lifts? i refuse to wear gloves and look like a homo

wear gloves and look like a homo

gimme a kiss, lover


im proud of you btw, man. you're putting in a lot of effort than what you used to do. keep at it, and post pics, nig

[tyven]

i hope you put them back in the locker immediately after, i think thats a step i am not ready for but will have to take.

[Atreides]

get some chalk

[Weiing]

what do you guys do to keep from shredding your hands on things like dead lifts? i refuse to wear gloves and look like a homo

Get tougher, more callous skin? I don't know what else to say. Chalk, too.... or wear gloves! :D

[Meat]

cultivate the calluses

[tyven]

there goes my career as a hand model

[richardd]

i hope you put them back in the locker immediately after, i think thats a step i am not ready for but will have to take.

hey man, gloves are a fashion statement. dont you wanna be like MJ?

there goes my career as a hand model

george costanza ftw baby!

[Ryany]

what do you guys do to keep from shredding your hands on things like dead lifts? i refuse to wear gloves and look like a homo

I cut the dead skin off with nail clippers.