For BG fitness fanatics, a question..

[Kuya]

So i looked up CNS fatigue and it seems it's just a naming convention that fitness people use for a real effect that they don't really know the cause of. Which makes sense, because when i first heard of CNS fatigue i did this

[Shiroikage]

CNS fatigue is usually just a lot of handwaving & is probably multiple processes as opposed to one individual one. You run into whatever it is a lot more w/ dynamic work. Sometimes your body just won't move fast.

Matt Perryman from Myosynthesis has some interesting ideas on the subject.

[Shiroikage]

for what it's worth, certain kinds of muscular fatigue tend to make me more physically/mentally tired
hamstring being the most significant, erector fatigue too

[Kuya]

Yea, i heard an interesting theory about it and it's about how your brain blocks you from further exerting yourself to avoid serious injury. Makes sense, don't know how much research has actually been put behind it though.

At first i heard CNS fatigue and thought maybe people were referring to depolarization block, because neurons getting fatigued? Tired? What?

[Cream Soda]

My sweet potato kept growing a week after I bought it lol.

These roots have any nutrients? Worth cooking/eating w/ the potato?

[AidenCarby]

CS: A mans man

[Cream Soda]

Ate it, tasted a lot more like the actual sweet potato than I would have thought it would have.

[Teryu]

You mean people don't usually eat potatoes after they get roots on them? <_<

[richardd]

What are your guys' opinions on cooking sprays? like the more simpler ones with only 3-4 ingredients. I use an olive oil cooking spray which has EVOO as it's main ingredient, and i've yet to find literature that has concrete evidence to support that it is detrimental for long term health. (Pam on the other hand, seems to be scapegoat of cooking sprays, but I can understand why)

[SephYuyX]

What are your guys' opinions on cooking sprays? like the more simpler ones with only 3-4 ingredients. I use an olive oil cooking spray which has EVOO as it's main ingredient, and i've yet to find literature that has concrete evidence to support that it is detrimental for long term health. (Pam on the other hand, seems to be scapegoat of cooking sprays, but I can understand why)

Buy healthy oil + http://www.amazon.com/Misto-Brushed-...ords=oil+spray = goodness.

Different oils and their specs http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cooking_oil

[Gekii]

You mean people don't usually eat potatoes after they get roots on them? <_<

http://cdn.bluegartr.com/customavata...ar67066_10.gifshhhhhhhhhhieeeeeeeeeettttttttttt

[Osede]

Yea, i heard an interesting theory about it and it's about how your brain blocks you from further exerting yourself to avoid serious injury. Makes sense, don't know how much research has actually been put behind it though.

At first i heard CNS fatigue and thought maybe people were referring to depolarization block, because neurons getting fatigued? Tired? What?

Didn't really read both link when was in first reply because was using cellphone. After reading both links in details, only looks like both muscle and mentally tiredness. It kind of happens to me from time to time, but only when workout 3-4 days in a row.

At first I though due to the bad back that results damage on neural system thought, since I have seen so many ppl doing deadlift with improper back form, and the trainer in my area didn't even try to tell them not to, probably since those people won't listen too.

My sweet potato kept growing a week after I bought it lol.

These roots have any nutrients? Worth cooking/eating w/ the potato?

since you are CS, I would say yes. For me, I would just throw it away, some other would say the roots may contains some harmful stuff, but I never confirm with it.

[Chrius]

Just going to continue leaving updates here.
So I noticed there's an 'athlete mode' on my scale and started recording that too for about a month just because. Wondering at what point will those numbers converge / what level of 'athlete' one should be at to start using that. The athlete BF% is always about 75% of the standard BF%. Results are from non-athlete mode

Spoiler: show

Date--------Weight--BF%-----Lean----Fat
4/14/2013 274.057 34.186 180.369 93.688
4/28/2013 270.050 34.025 178.165 91.885
5/12/2013 264.886 33.000 177.473 87.412
5/26/2013 262.100 32.685 176.430 85.669
6/16/2013 258.429 32.214 175.178 83.251
6/30/2013 255.486 31.257 175.628 79.858

[RKenshin]

Just going to continue leaving updates here.
So I noticed there's an 'athlete mode' on my scale and started recording that too for about a month just because. Wondering at what point will those numbers converge / what level of 'athlete' one should be at to start using that. The athlete BF% is always about 75% of the standard BF%. Results are from non-athlete mode

Spoiler: show

Date--------Weight--BF%-----Lean----Fat
4/14/2013 274.057 34.186 180.369 93.688
4/28/2013 270.050 34.025 178.165 91.885
5/12/2013 264.886 33.000 177.473 87.412
5/26/2013 262.100 32.685 176.430 85.669
6/16/2013 258.429 32.214 175.178 83.251
6/30/2013 255.486 31.257 175.628 79.858

Omron body fat calculators have a 'method/equation' to determine whether you should be using athletic or normal mode:

To use the HBF-306C you must first set your personal datYou must first select between the Normal and Athlete modes. To determine if you should select Normal or Athlete, you must calculate your FIT index by using the following formula:


FIT Index = Frequency x Intensity x Time
Frequency is a single digit number from one to five that represents your frequency of exercise. If you exercise daily or almost daily, then use the number five; three to four times per week use four; one to two times per week use three; a few times per month use two; and for less than once a month use one. If you workout vigorously, then you use the number five to represent your intensity level; if you workout with moderate or light effort, use the number four.
Meanwhile, time is a single digit number from four to one that represents the duration of your workout. If you exercise for 45 minutes or more, then use the number four; 30-44 minutes use three; 15-29 minutes use two; and for less than 15 minutes use one. For example, if you run five times a week for 30 minutes, your FIT index would be 75 (5 x 5 x 3 = 75) and you would select the Athlete setting. If your FIT index is greater than 60, you should select the Athlete setting. Any number below would demand a normal setting.

After determining your FIT index and selecting between the Athlete and Normal setting, the remaining personal data is very straightforward. Simply enter your height, weight, age and gender. When all the data is fixed and stored, the analyzer screen will display "Ready," and you'll be ready to take your first body fat measurements.

Probably safe to try and use that equation for yourself, to help determine if/when you may be more accurately measured by that setting.

[SamanosukeShiva]

What are your guys' opinions on cooking sprays? like the more simpler ones with only 3-4 ingredients. I use an olive oil cooking spray which has EVOO as it's main ingredient, and i've yet to find literature that has concrete evidence to support that it is detrimental for long term health. (Pam on the other hand, seems to be scapegoat of cooking sprays, but I can understand why)

I dont have problem with cooking sprays, I use them for stuff like pancakes/eggs/toast/anything that can be cooked on a flattop. Though I'd just get a regular canola spray, I don't like olive oil/butter spray because they taste weird. If I'm going for olive oil flavor, I'd just lightly drizzle extra virgin olive oil on the finished dish.

[Chrius]

Been doing Starting Strength for just over a month now.
3 days a week = 4
>45 minutes = 4
whether I call it vigorous or moderate, 4 or 5 it's still over 60.
So... that's cool I guess
My athlete mode average would be
Date--------Weight--BF%---Lean----Fat
6/30/2013 255.486 22.9 196.943 58.543

Going to keep on keeping on regardless of the numbers, but I figure I may as well collect any data while it's available to be collected.

[Manf]

I have been going to the gym regularly for about a month now after a 6 year not-giving-a-shit hiatus, and my upper body is a complete wimp (my legs somehow reverted to their tree trunk status pretty quickly). My problem in particular is my left arm (non dominate arm) is the biggest wimp of all. If I am struggling on the bench or an overhead press it is always my left arm unable to lock out. My question to you all is should I do accessory work on JUST my left arm, or will it catch up in strength if I just give it more time?

[RKenshin]

I have been going to the gym regularly for about a month now after a 6 year not-giving-a-shit hiatus, and my upper body is a complete wimp (my legs somehow reverted to their tree trunk status pretty quickly). My problem in particular is my left arm (non dominate arm) is the biggest wimp of all. If I am struggling on the bench or an overhead press it is always my left arm unable to lock out. My question to you all is should I do accessory work on JUST my left arm, or will it catch up in strength if I just give it more time?

About a year into when I started workout out, I noticed my left side was slightly stronger/bigger than my right (which is odd, considering I'm a righty). I had the same concerns/questions as you, but ultimately it ended up evening itself out over time as I increased weight and added in more dumbbell exercises. It did take a few months though.

I'd likely recommend just the same; try to alternative in the dumbbell versions of the barbell exercises you do (and/or add in some additional ones), maybe every other week if not more often. Depends partially on how extreme the difference is between them for you, but that should be the easiest route to take.

[Osede]

I have been going to the gym regularly for about a month now after a 6 year not-giving-a-shit hiatus, and my upper body is a complete wimp (my legs somehow reverted to their tree trunk status pretty quickly). My problem in particular is my left arm (non dominate arm) is the biggest wimp of all. If I am struggling on the bench or an overhead press it is always my left arm unable to lock out. My question to you all is should I do accessory work on JUST my left arm, or will it catch up in strength if I just give it more time?

Just do both arm, and like what RK did, use dumbbell. When I was follow one plyometric program, they do say that always start your workout with weak side first. So if your left arm is weaker, do 8-10 reps, then followed by right arm, 8-10 reps, equally.

This work for me, because if I do it on my right arm first, I sometimes could notice that during the last set, my left arm might unable to finish same set as my right arm lol...

[Boyiee]

I'm looking for some help in setting up a nutrition plan, or at least some meal advice.

I can cook, I can shop, I can portion, I just need some help in finding out what to get and what to make. I'm looking to lose around 50lbs and then start getting leaner. I've done a 1250cal/day plan before but it was boring and without variety. Really annoying, but it wasn't hard and I could do it again if it had some more options. Sometimes I get stuck at work for 16 hours and it's really hard to bring 4+ meals from home, so I need some help with that. Work also doesn't let me dictate when I get to eat which is a real challenge. My hours are usually 7a-3p, or 7a-11p. The 16 is a bitch on costs and food options.

I've seen pictures out there and in here of like 20 Tupperware containers with chicken/green beans in them set up for an entire week and it really sparked my interest. I just need to know where to start, what to eat, and whatnot. I do cardio and lift as well but not to build.