the GAINS thread

[Irulan]

Just got done with light cardio n pushups. Planks. Going to see how things are tmrw if good im start back up on ass routine during fast days to see if itll stick.

[Gilder]

Do you guys workout when sick? I feel like I got hit by a truck. Body weak all over. No fever, but my throat kinda feels sore.

Business trip this week and I hate that I always get derailed on weeks like these. Hotel gyms are the worst.

[Irulan]

Working out with fever is kinda dangerous for me. Cuz all the meds === instant irreversible organ failure.

Back in army tho. No sick days lol.

If it's not like fluvomitron coldsweats ur probably fine to do stuff.

I don't like taking days off n breaking routine.

You're probably fine unless coffing n runny nose for public consumption.

[bigjeff100]

Originally Posted by Tricket [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Not impressed with lack of progress pics on this forum [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] I like seeing the result of will power and dedication.
I've recently decided to try and gain some LBs. Always been an issue for me since I've been lean a high-cardio exerciser for some time.
Anyone done P90X before? Its my go-to regime and works great for aesthetics, but now im looking to deviate from that for fear of muscle plateau. Looking for a new routine, any suggestions?
I don't like machines TBH - always prefer body weight (i know i know, how to gain mass if no big weights. . . idk does it exist?)
Pref 45m-1h15m routines with reasonable breaks (1m-1:30s)
Must maintain aesthetic focus. I hate bulk, but I dig muscle definition.
thoughts?

Hahaha, there is only like 3 or 4 folks that have posted their photos here that i've seen.. Mead, myself, and Skarlorn... I'm still maintaining mid 140's in weight, so not much change on my end, but i'll take a photo this evening to prove pumpkin pie hasn't gotten the best of me yet!!!

[Gilder]

Yeah I couldn't do it today. The chills are uncontrollable. No fever, but good Lord.

[bigjeff100]

Usually working out sick is one of those things... After getting warmed up and getting going, i feel better during the entire duration of the workout.. Nose is clear, everything seems ok.. But then after.. AFTER..... You feel worse x2 haha... Good choice this morning Gilder.

[Irulan]

Yeah exactly ^^

[Irulan]

Supposedly we retain something like 60% of our ability for a few weeks and retraining is very much easier. Regular exercise is more feel good however.

[Irulan]

Well I need coffee for once grindr is going to destroy me. It's like starting into infinity. I have yet to get out of bed Jesus.

[Gilder]

Yeah, I've definitely fallen victim to the workout sick, feel great during, worse after. I think you guys were right. Just gonna have to hope I fight it off today and settle for a hotel workout later in the week.