Light work and cardio I can do anytime - I just have to make myself do it. Heavier stuff, I prefer noon to early evening.
I use and like the machines for hip adduction, hip abduction, rear delt flys, treadmill. It's recovery work for me. Once in a blue moon (like almost never, but...) I'll use the DBs (I think they go up to 80s) for some light bench or one arm rows.I'm curious what your preferred exercises are at PF.
I don't have a membership, but I've thought of getting one (and I'm being serious) to do hamstring curls.
I decided I should give Nordic curls a serious go first, though.
(Nordics are super frustrating, though)
Yep - if you're prepping for any kind of contest and you have to perform at a certain time of day/night, you plan your training accordingly. Specificity matters.I think I'm about the same in this regard, but this also brings up the schedule at powerlifting meets.
Circadian RhythmHas anyone else noticed a difference in performance depending on the time they train?
Yes, I always have a better workout in the morning after a coffee but fasted. The only exception is if I take a short afternoon nap and then get in a work out.I usually do my kettlebell workouts on an empty stomach around 830 in the AM. Currently doing Easy Strength with kettlebells. Looks like this:
1. Double deadlft 70 lb bells
2 sets of 10
2. Double front squat 70 lb. bells
2 sets of 5
3. Double bent over row
2 sets of 5
4. Military Press 55 lb. Bells
2 x 5
5. Double swing outside the knees 70s. 1 x 20
6. Either Double 70 farmer carries, 5 sets of 100 paces or ab roller
Last 2 Mondays I've been extremely busy during the day and trained around 4:45 and both times, the bells felt HEAVY and though I didn't miss a rep, I felt more stiff.
I'm just finished workout #22. Has anyone else noticed a difference in performance depending on the time they train?
And there are way less idiots at the gym at 4am compared to any other time of the day.
I would have said, "Yeah, you can work in with me".Ha, one day I walked in PF and there was a water bottle by the chin station so I waited a minute or two and no one came so I started chinning . Then a guy comes and said “I was using this”. I asked him if a water bottle was supposed to reserve his spot and he said “I was in the back stretching“. He seemed to be in a panic mode I guess because he was going to lose his pump. So I told him that I’ll go elsewhere.
There are many tools for me to use and I’m not bound .
Yeah that’s what I should have said but he seamed to be steadfast so I tried to humble myself so he could have free reign.I would have said, "Yeah, you can work in with me".
I learned so much from doing this when I first started lifting. I can't imagine how much more spinning my wheels I would've done with a couple dudes who took me under their wing.I would have said, "Yeah, you can work in with me".
I don't understand why no one seems to know how to share equipment these days. I am not a "luddite", but it is one of the reasons I hate most modern gyms.
I’ve always been a morning person, and that’s dovetailed nicely with running races and cycling races which as Steve noted, almost always start early. Alpine climbing as well. Midnight to :0200 starts are not uncommon.Related point: I was never a morning person until I started running, and road races are almost always held in the morning. Running for 20 years effectively changed my body clock so that I wake up early and, as Boris said, easy distance seems fine even early in the morning.
UGGGGHHHHHH. Here is the BIGGEST problem today with PF. People will steal machines or not share. In the old days at Gold's you worked in, had a conversation and got to meet people through the gym. Today, 1/2 of the people have their head phones on and are zoned out. I barked at my younger son to "get those things out of your ears." First, for safety. Second, stop isolating yourself. Third, as stated above, you learn. You get tips, maybe your form is off.Ha, one day I walked in PF and there was a water bottle by the chin station so I waited a minute or two and no one came so I started chinning . Then a guy comes and said “I was using this”. I asked him if a water bottle was supposed to reserve his spot and he said “I was in the back stretching“. He seemed to be in a panic mode I guess because he was going to lose his pump. So I told him that I’ll go elsewhere.
There are many tools for me to use and I’m not bound .
As a father to 3 teenagers, I say F$@K ear pods! Worst thing ever. HahaUGGGGHHHHHH. Here is the BIGGEST problem today with PF. People will steal machines or not share. In the old days at Gold's you worked in, had a conversation and got to meet people through the gym. Today, 1/2 of the people have their head phones on and are zoned out. I barked at my younger son to "get those things out of your ears." First, for safety. Second, stop isolating yourself. Third, as stated above, you learn. You get tips, maybe your form is off.
So, a few months back I was doing the seated single arm preacher curl machine. I had 1 more set left. I walked away to spot my wife who, was doing push presses with a 60 lb. barbell. This guy SOAKED in sweat was walking off a cardio machine, and of ALL the machines in the place, he is making a bee line for that machine. I said, "Would you mind if I do my last set, please?" You would have thought I asked him for his car. He stood 2 feet from the machine while I finished. Like I wanted to get back on that machine after he bathed it in his sweat.
Or, when the lat machines are being used, I've offered to allow people to work in. They look at you like a 2 year old in play group. it's not big deal. I go, you go is a great tempo to train in.
World's changed because of the pandemic, we've created 2 generations of germophobes.
For the record, worked out at 9:30 AM, finished my Easy Strength workout and decided to test a double 70 military press for the 1st time in 15 months. Went up nice and easy. AM CREW FOR LIFE
Congratulations on your press.For the record, worked out at 9:30 AM, finished my Easy Strength workout and decided to test a double 70 military press for the 1st time in 15 months. Went up nice and easy. AM CREW FOR LIFE