Are you leveling up outside of EQ? (fitness thread) - Page 8

skarlorn · #1 08-10-2017, 04:05 PM

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Funny how people shit on EQ for destroying people's physiques. When I was in grad school, p99 kept me in a routine of eating the right foods at the right times and working out in between classes whereas I'd otherwise be out drinking or eating poorly.

yes, if you really incorporate pushups and even body weight squats and stuff during EQ time it's awesome.

EQ is fucking incredible for saving money and avoiding the idiocy of millenial binge drinking/drug abuse.

Just last weekend I hung out with people at the beach and then went on a date and got sucked into the booze, only to be hungover to shit all day Monday. At this point I'm happy just working hard and having a little fun thru EQ an hr a night instead of destroying my body with morans

Wilshere · #2 08-10-2017, 04:10 PM

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yes, if you really incorporate pushups and even body weight squats and stuff during EQ time it's awesome.

EQ is fucking incredible for saving money and avoiding the idiocy of millenial binge drinking/drug abuse.

Just last weekend I hung out with people at the beach and then went on a date and got sucked into the booze, only to be hungover to shit all day Monday. At this point I'm happy just working hard and having a little fun thru EQ an hr a night instead of destroying my body with morans

Oh, I also make sure I drink a couple of nights a week, but use it as a reward. If I have a couple too many, I own up to it and suffer through the dehydration the next day. I do, however, pick and choose which days I can 'let my hair down' and make sure that its not the night before an important workout.

I certainly don't binge or black out or anything, but I can definitely put back 4-5 beers the night before an easy day. I don't advocate quitting things you enjoy (I'm a social drinker), but it's likely a good plan if you want to create a habit of working out on a daily basis until you learn how to hold yourself accountable the next morning and still work out after a couple pints.

Swish · #3 08-11-2017, 12:16 AM

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In before 'watch out we have a badass over here'

I'm running my 5th marathon (3:04 PR) in November and typically run/train super early in the day. If you have a workout routine that comes before or after any gaming, I recommend you use the EQ downtime for active recovery. Recovery is just as important as the working out. When I have some downtime (tunnel questing, mob re spawn), I use it to foam roll, stretch, and as a reminder to hydrate.

Also, if you must snack, pay attention to what you're eating — not so much as counting calories (sometimes you just need to eat), but what kind of snacks fill you up vs give you immediate energy (protein v carbs, etc).

(context - I run 60-70 miles a week)

Pras it thats a great time, I want to run a full marathon but I need to prove to myself that I can run at least 20 miles in training before I'm ready to do an event ^^

My diet is pretty good but I definitely need to drink more water generally :/

Raavak · #4 08-10-2017, 04:50 PM

You live longer doing things you enjoy, even if they are slightly detrimental to your health (i.e. 4-5 beers twice a week).

Canelek · #5 08-10-2017, 05:09 PM

I am trying to devise a new menu for my wife and I. We own a startup cidery so are always at beer/cider/wine events. Hell, our board meetings are usually at tap rooms. Beer calories stack up quick!

I do love the idea of focusing calisthenics at home. Seems a nice compliment to when I am able to run during day job lunch. Been fucking hot out of late, so it sucks to have to build up the stamina again after not running. However, I detest treadmills, and the scenery is fabulous (bouncy bouncy bouncy) this time of year.

Mead · #6 08-10-2017, 05:53 PM

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I hope everyone is out there hittin' it hard this week.

Lhancelot · #7 08-10-2017, 06:11 PM

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I hope everyone is out there hittin' it hard this week.

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