Does anybody else here like weight lifting?

[firetorn 187]

i prefer body weight exercises, but yeah, i enjoy working out. push-ups are my favorite, i like to train and see how many i can get up to. highest was 106 in a row.

[~Master~ Button Mash 2,307]

Yes, I love weight lifting! I started working out back in February doing lifting and cardio, and I'm really enjoying it. I got fed up with being out of shape, and I just started going hard at the gym everyday. I'm down over 40 pounds because of it and I've put on muscle. It feels good to be getting in shape, to be a little stronger and healthier each day than the last. I wish I started years ago. I bench about 150 right now, squat something similar, and curl about 35 pounds.

Edited May 27, 2013 by AtomicBassCannon

[Nohbdy 4,108]

I lift from time to time, though I haven't done much in a long time (I'm more into running and biking). Still, I guess I do it enough to say that yes, I even lift 

[Adente 1,000]

*Bros, do you even lift?* 

 

Ok, now that I said that mandatory statement, yeah, I do a bit of weight training. Although I personally do more running/cardio, since that is more beneficial for soccer than having lots of dense muscle, I still do some strength training to increase my weight, and thus my ability to knock opponents off the ball. Generally I do cardio, usually a run, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and strength training on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, with Sunday as a rest day. I work more for lean muscle than for dense muscle, so I normally do lighter weights in higher reps. Like I only use 30 lb dumbbells for bicep curls or triceps extensions, and only 120 lbs for bench pressing. The leg press, on the other hand, I use 320, since I need lots of leg muscle to be able to sprint faster. 

[Finesthour 7,287]

I actually really like to lift, if I'm not too sore from the days before. I'm still very weak in my upper arms, so I cannot bench that much

[Princess Periwinkle 3,775]

I hate weight lifting, but I do it anyways. I don't do a whole lot... just dead-lifts, shrugs, chins, dips, presses... I plan on doing less of that and more running after this Summer.

[SCS 7,537]

The last time I did anything involving weights or other related exercise machines was back in 9th grade PE. Having just recently graduated 10th grade, that was awhile ago. 

 

I miss it, and I want to get back into it. I might take weights class when I'm a senior, and/or buy a membership at the gym. I'd rather do the latter, as I'd be able to do self-directed workouts instead of having to take a class for it. 

[Cuhpcakes 15]

I hate weight lifting, but I do it anyways. I don't do a whole lot... just dead-lifts, shrugs, chins, dips, presses... I plan on doing less of that and more running after this Summer.

Doing an hour of weight lifting 3 times a day does wonders, trust me. It's better to have scheduled sessions where you'll be doing at least 30 minutes of exercise as apposed to 5 minute work outs through out the day because it takes times for you muscles to break down to a point where repairing would make them stronger; and when you're resting, your body is in repair mode. Edited May 29, 2013 by Cuhpcakes

[Wonderbolt_Spitfire 235]

I'm a huge fan of weightlifting! I am definitely not a bodybuilder, but weightlifting is hands down the best workout you can give your body. It also is a faster way to lose weight than cardio workouts, but a lot of people don't like weightlifting due to the myth that you will be big and bulky. I used to workout daily but since school started up again I didn't have time in my schedule. I hope to start working out again soon and lose all the weight I gained this past semester.

[MelancholicMemory 2,025]

I don't lift ritualistically or anything, but every once in awhile, I like to spend a day lifting weights. Recently I've been trying to do it more to get in shape because I want to get into parkour.

[Shanks 10,816]

but a lot of people don't like weightlifting due to the myth that you will be big and bulky.

I think it is because a lot of people confuse weight lifting for power lifting which is a form of weight lifting that focuses on more weight and fewer reps which if done right can be great for building a lot of muscle very quickly but I would only recommend that for experienced weight lifters that know when enough is enough. When I did weight lifting I did a bit of both power lifting and regular weight lifting, but when I pick it back up again I will wait a while before I do any power lifting as it has been a couple of years though I and have grown a bit soft.

 

These knee injuries I have gotten at work have weakened me considerably but I am still built like a tank and can of course bring back my inner monster.And the great thing about weight lifting is that even if you don't lose weight you will lose fat which is what is most important as muscle weighs considerably more than fat.

[Cuhpcakes 15]

I'm a huge fan of weightlifting! I am definitely not a bodybuilder, but weightlifting is hands down the best workout you can give your body. It also is a faster way to lose weight than cardio workouts, but a lot of people don't like weightlifting due to the myth that you will be big and bulky. I used to workout daily but since school started up again I didn't have time in my schedule. I hope to start working out again soon and lose all the weight I gained this past semester.

You are incorrect, but it's ok bro. Cardio is the fastest and most efficent fat burner.

 

Weight lifting requires a higher calorie intake than what is burned because muscles require excess calories to get bigger. This is why muscle weighs nearly 3 times times the amount of fat.

However, one can still build muscle while burning more calories than consumed but the results won't be as "bulky."

 

Cardio is proven from countless resources to burn the most calories than any other form of exercise. Bicycling easily burns 250 calories an hour at 5 mph(pretty damn slow).

 

This is why body builders eat plenty of food and those who wish to lose weight are strict on a low calorie diet.

 

Don't quote me on this, but I think walking burns more calories than intense weight lifting.

Edited May 30, 2013 by Cuhpcakes

[Wonderbolt_Spitfire 235]

You are incorrect, but it's ok bro. Cardio is the fastest and most efficent fat burner.

 

Weight lifting requires a higher calorie intake than what is burned because muscles require excess calories to get bigger. This is why muscle weighs nearly 3 times times the amount of fat.

However, one can still build muscle while burning more calories than consumed but the results won't be as "bulky."

 

Cardio is proven from countless resources to burn the most calories than any other form of exercise. Bicycling easily burns 250 calories an hour at 5 mph(pretty damn slow).

 

This is why body builders eat plenty of food and those who wish to lose weight are strict on a low calorie diet.

 

Don't quote me on this, but I think walking burns more calories than intense weight lifting.

 

Weight training burns more calories than cardio

Many people believe that doing cardio burns more calories than weight training. If you go by the exaggerated figure on your treadmill screen which says you burnt 500 calories during a moderately paced 20 minute jog, then sure. Depending on the duration and intensity of your workouts, it’s most often true that cardio burns more calories than a weight training session.

 

The key here is that it is only true for the duration of your workout.When you watch Jersey Shore on the elliptical for an hour, you are only burning calories while you are on the machine. The second you step off, the calorie burn stops (I’m talking about steady state cardio). With weight training, although you may not feel like you are working as hard because you might not sweat as much, you will continue to burn calories for up to 48 hours after your workout. Not to mention the fact that for every pound of muscle you build, you burn an additional 50 calories at rest – so you are burning more even when you are not doing anything!

 

With that said working out in general is great for the body and what type of workout you do depends on what you enjoy.

 

Also I should have been more descriptive when I made my statement that probably would have decreased confusion.

Edited May 30, 2013 by Wonderbolt_Spitfire

[Shanks 10,816]

Weight lifting requires a higher calorie intake than what is burned because muscles require excess calories to get bigger. This is why muscle weighs nearly 3 times times the amount of fat.

Yes weight lifting can require an increase in the amount of calories consumed but so can cardio, it all depends on the intensity, duration and how often. Both cardio and weight lifting can burn a lot of energy very quickly and the body sometimes needs more food as fuel to recover. I think a certain degree of both of them is important how much of which depends largely on someones fitness needs and whether they wish to gain muscle or lose fat.

[Galen 1,354]

I am enjoying powerlifting so far. I started it last year but I stopped it because I felt that I was working my body too much and I realize now part of the reason is because I may not have been applying proper warm ups and cool downs before working full weight sets. I'm starting to get back into it and finding I've been feeling much much better as a result. That said, I do plan on being more careful and definitely doing more cardio work than the last time.

[Zygen 6,066]

Not really, I've always been terrible at physical activities generally.

 

I carry my trumpet in marching band and parades and stuff, if that counts, . Otherwise no. Not really, occasionally i'll do something really simple with my dad, and i use to sorta casually do it.

 

I'm just not that motivated to do it.

 

But I can see why it could be enjoyed.

[Shanks 10,816]

and I realize now part of the reason is because I may not have been applying proper warm ups and cool downs before working full weight sets.

That is a common mistake a lot of athletes make and not just weight lifters, I heard this news story a few years ago about this runner who seemed to be in perfect health who just suddenly dropped dead of a heart attack one day. I cannot help but wonder if that had anything to do with not utilizing a proper warm up or cool down techniques, sure it is a drastic example and I don't know if that actually was the case or if it was just a matter of too much of a good thing but it does still serve as a reminder that none of us are invincible. Another mistake I see alot of weight lifters in particular making is by not using proper lifting technique, even I have had to correct myself from time to time of this.

[Galen 1,354]

That is a common mistake a lot of athletes make and not just weight lifters, I heard this news story a few years ago about this runner who seemed to be in perfect health who just suddenly dropped dead of a heart attack one day. I cannot help but wonder if that had anything to do with not utilizing a proper warm up or cool down techniques, sure it is a drastic example and I don't know if that actually was the case or if it was just a matter of too much of a good thing but it does still serve as a reminder that none of us are invincible. Another mistake I see alot of weight lifters in particular making is by not using proper lifting technique, even I have had to correct myself from time to time of this.

 

Yeah. Overloading the body is not good. I was hoping I'd be able to lift on the same level as a pro by the end of last year but my body couldn't take much more after a while so now I'm focusing on smaller gains over a longer period so that the strength increments can stick without me having to suffer pain and soreness all the time. I'd add weight to my lifts just about every week and now I'm seeing how much of a mistake that had been. I should've known considering when I was using circuit weight machines in my swimming days, strength gains I experienced back then stuck for many more years to come.

[Shanks 10,816]

I'm focusing on smaller gains over a longer period so that the strength increments can stick without me having to suffer pain and soreness all the time.

Good, that will actually make the gains stick for far longer. A little bit of pain and soreness is actually a good thing because it means that the body is healing itself and growing stronger but when people neglect what their body is telling them is when the good pain turns into bad pain.

[Galen 1,354]

Oh yeah, a bit of soreness after the day's work I can handle. I'm referring to how my back was killing me everytime after a workout. Like I said, I was overworking myself but also the fact I'd started powerlifting without even having a well-developed base (I never actually trained sqauts before I started lifting) that worked against me. Not this time tho :33

[xblackrosesx 81]

Nope but sometimes I go on a walk.

But mostly I just stay on my computer and watch Netflix, go on Deviantart, & go on My Little Pony Forums. xD 

I'm pretty special. :3 

[MLP Anarchy 12]

Eh....I can't say it's my FAVORITE activity....but, it's beneficial to health. But then again, it could be fun if you make it fun by thinking what people are doing in Soviet Russia.. :3

 

[MilBrony 214]

Awesome workout I discovered! But u need a buddy...

 

1) Person one gets in sit-up position with Person two seated on feet and hugging Person one's legs.

2) Person one executes sit-up and follows through into the standing position!

3) Repeat in increments of 10

4) cry 

[FoxyCryptid 4,330]

Yes, but I use the machines at the gym instead of free-weights. 

[Snow Frostflame 3,568]

um no and I'm pretty weak because of it, but I have a good cardio because of only having a bike and my school is 6 miles away from my home