Hey guys - some basic questions

[Bikini Mod]

Go to Dragondoor.com Check out "the Goddess Kettlebell Workout"....you guys can each get one, get the DVD...and watch her get STRONG as hell, very well defined....and not bulk up.... I use it.... I don't use very many machines any more. Just something "different" for you to consider. I use HIIT type interval training for cardio AFTER my workout and in the evenings (I work out in AM).

Got any pics of her? How tall (or short) is she??

I am all about progress and utilizing all sorts of experience to maximize MY TIME in or out of the gym.

Any new/old info - BRING IT!

 

[Bikini Mod]

personally I use GMs to stretch & warm up because I have really tight hip flexors

May I ask why it is that you use GMs to counteract the tightness of hip flexors? Wouldn't it be a better course of action to simply stretch the hipflexors out between sets during lower body workout?

Do you also have difficulty w/glute development as the glutes are the opposing muscle group to your hipflexors. That damned reciprocal inhibition law will get you every time!

These are issues that I also share so I am hoping to exchange experiences and share knowledge.

Lay it on me Ms Overall Title Winner Sassypants!

 

[LadyRaptor]

REGARDING KETTLEBELLS: yes...you need to learn them properly and safely...but the only way to learn them is to get them...get the DVD's: Pavels "Enter the Kettlebell", " From Russia with Tough Love" and Goddess Workout by Andrea Ducane.... we started with that and went to a seminar to tweak "form".... you will have NO CHOICE but to do it right....or .... die in the process!! HAHAHAHA

Anyway....best of luck with you and your girl...still want PICS and to know how tall she is??

 

[Nathan]

Go to Dragondoor.com Check out "the Goddess Kettlebell Workout"....you guys can each get one, get the DVD...and watch her get STRONG as hell, very well defined....and not bulk up.... I use it.... I don't use very many machines any more. Just something "different" for you to consider. I use HIIT type interval training for cardio AFTER my workout and in the evenings (I work out in AM).

Got any pics of her? How tall (or short) is she??

You've got 3 posts. For all I know you're my gf and you're fucking with me to see if I'll post up pics of you. Man I'm paranoid. Alright, but if she sees this, you're all going down with me. I don't know how, but you will. Actually hopefully she wouldn't care since everyone is offering up good advice for her benefit and hte pics are risque or anything.


Anyways, here is one from her facebook I found that sort of gives the idea of her bodytype. The girl has hamstrings.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/67177705@N00/1127621875/

She's going to fucking kill me.

 

[LadyRaptor]

I dunno...she looks SHORT. I can't tell..but she looks good.... some good weight-training, your plan...along with a good addition of interval training for cardio, or kettlebells...bodyweight exercises....it'll tighten' her right up...if that's what she's looking for. Get her involved with you on this....ef forum....she might have fun...

All the best luck! -S-

 

[Bikini Mod]

Now why would she kill you? LOL We aren't dudes. It isn't like we are going to be typing one-handed er anythin...

And yes, she looks very cute.

I can see the wonderfully lasting effects of gymnastics on her lower body! Solid...

and now I get a better idea (I think) of why you recommended so much shoulder/upper body work. Was it because you were thinking of symmetry?... as in for future competition, or for her body to have a more *balanced* look. You know, bring up her upper body size to match the awesome strength of her lower?

I can only guess... not in your head, just surmizing.

I am happy to hear that you are BOTH treating your bodies better. I am all about having a bit of fun but mark my words. She will see a HYUGE difference in how she looks and physically feels in a few short weeks simply by giving up the drink. Another benefit is, her tolerance will drop dramatically and one/two drinks will be more than enough to get her buzzed. hehehehehe

Pot doesn't affect your metabolism (as least I do not believe it does) but still, it will affect the way you think. Nothing wrong with kickin it from time to time (not that I am condemning or condoning - we are ALL adults here) but if you are thinking that it makes *that much* of a hit on your wallet, then perhaps stepping back a bit is a good idea.


Just sayin is all.

 

[Nathan]

I don't drink, but I do spend like $300 plus a month on green. There was a time I was blowing a hell of a lot more each month - though my habits and lifestyle were a lot different back then. I know, it was not a shining time in my life.

And yeah, she needs to balance out the symmetry a bit between upper and lower body - so yes, that is why I tried not to give her too much lower body work. Her quads are a good size, as are her hams and calves. She almost flat-out refused calf work - she says she's glad I have bigger calves than her cause most dudes do not. So I tried to keep that to a minimum as well.

And no, I don't want her on these boards. It's my outlet - if I ever marry someone into this scene I'll consider it though. Actually, I think she's clueing in but hasn't been able to find the site - she knows I'm online with this stuff but doesn't know where. I'll do the research for her - I like learning about this shit anyways and have had more women asking me for training advice lately so I figure I had might as well know what I'm talking about.

 

[Bikini Mod]

When it came to nutrition/lifting/performance enhancing supplementation/competition/fitness three of the most knowledgable members on elite's women's board were MEN:

1. Lobo
2. Wilson1
3. Shadow

More men are always welcome here. We care more about your brains, afterall, then what you got beneath your chaps.... though I certainly wouldn't mind seeing what lies beneath 'em..... Well, maybe only with one eye wide shut!

 

[Sassy69]

May I ask why it is that you use GMs to counteract the tightness of hip flexors? Wouldn't it be a better course of action to simply stretch the hipflexors out between sets during lower body workout?

Do you also have difficulty w/glute development as the glutes are the opposing muscle group to your hipflexors. That damned reciprocal inhibition law will get you every time!

These are issues that I also share so I am hoping to exchange experiences and share knowledge.

Lay it on me Ms Overall Title Winner Sassypants!

I guess I have found light wt GMs to give me a good controlled stretch - I rotated my pelvis in 2003 and as a result I have a really tweaky lower back & IT bands. I can't itemize specifically the parts that are tight but GMs help me in general to stretch the whole area.

What I like about GMs is that the catch w/ all the problems resulting from my pelvis issue is I sometimes have a really hard time bending over like for DLs. So GMs give me a place to start from. I"m generally very flexible but these tight muscle issues I have just need to be warmed up - I find after a few straight days of targeted stretching I can get back to doing nearly a full splits - just gotta get past the initial tightness.

 

[Bikini Mod]

I guess I have found light wt GMs to give me a good controlled stretch - I rotated my pelvis in 2003 and as a result I have a really tweaky lower back & IT bands. I can't itemize specifically the parts that are tight but GMs help me in general to stretch the whole area.

What I like about GMs is that the catch w/ all the problems resulting from my pelvis issue is I sometimes have a really hard time bending over like for DLs. So GMs give me a place to start from. I"m generally very flexible but these tight muscle issues I have just need to be warmed up - I find after a few straight days of targeted stretching I can get back to doing nearly a full splits - just gotta get past the initial tightness.

Have you done and core-strength training to help address and resolve these issues?

Also, if you like I can give you an awesome hip-flexor stretch that will not compromise any joint. You get down on one knee, the other leg in front knee bent and foot flat. Now flex the glute of the kneeling leg as hard as you can. Because of the law of reciprocal inhibition, your hip flexor (which is the opposing muscle to your glute) MUST relax allowing a fuller stretch. Now extend the arm on the same side that you are kneeling and turn in the opposite direction. You can also shift your bent leg forward (don't hyperextend) to get a complete stretch.

I saw from your competition pics that your glutes were not as strong as the rest of your AMAZING physique... common problem with people who have very tight hipflexors (I oughtta know ).

For tight IT bands some myofacial release (simply rolling on foam rollers) will help to loosen those muscles up. Only takes a few minutes before/after your workout. Hurts like a BITCH.... but makes a hyuge difference.

I will try to find a site that demonstrates these movements or will see if the Old Grump will help me shoot a little video to demonstrate. I think my explanations were sorta confusing.