Fitness

[ny10804]

I've recently become a bit of a health/fitness nut, and was wondering what kind of shape everyone around here is in.

I stand 6' tall and weighed 197 (23% body fat) at the start of the year, but am down to 167 now (13% body fat). I'm trying to row in college, and want to get at 160 even so I can row in the lightweight category. In the last two weeks, my top 1 mile time is 5:50 and 2.5 mile time 17:28.

A lot of my training has resulted in muscle loss, so my weightlifting abilities have suffered. My bench is down to 175 (from 215) and hang clean to 195 (from 245). I haven't even tried to squat (used to be 365 for 8 reps).

So overall I'd say I'm in pretty good shape... now. How about everyone else?

[Brent]

Not to sound like a self righteous douche but I'm 5'9" 165 lbs. I am in good shape. I run 3 miles a day along with my weight lifting routine.

[JagHombre22]

I've recently become a bit of a health/fitness nut, and was wondering what kind of shape everyone around here is in.

I stand 6' tall and weighed 197 (23% body fat) at the start of the year, but am down to 167 now (13% body fat). I'm trying to row in college, and want to get at 160 even so I can row in the lightweight category. In the last two weeks, my top 1 mile time is 5:50 and 2.5 mile time 17:28.

A lot of my training has resulted in muscle loss, so my weightlifting abilities have suffered. My bench is down to 175 (from 215) and hang clean to 195 (from 245). I haven't even tried to squat (used to be 365 for 8 reps).

So overall I'd say I'm in pretty good shape... now. How about everyone else?


how old are you?

why would you want to lose weight...there are ways to lose fat and keep muscle while still staying at the same weight...

anyways, I'm 6'1 and right at 185lbs....I don't know my exact body fat but I'm pretty lean and don't have a huge amount of fat anywhere...I work out three times a week at the police department and try to walk 10 miles a week...(partly due to having to walk a beat in my zone at work)

200 pounds at 6 feet is not bad at all....depends on if you're stocky and built or overweight and fat laden....

[Aftermath]

6' 175, want to get more muscle weight =\

[ny10804]

how old are you?

why would you want to lose weight...there are ways to lose fat and keep muscle while still staying at the same weight...

anyways, I'm 6'1 and right at 185lbs....I don't know my exact body fat but I'm pretty lean and don't have a huge amount of fat anywhere...I work out three times a week at the police department and try to walk 10 miles a week...(partly due to having to walk a beat in my zone at work)

200 pounds at 6 feet is not bad at all....depends on if you're stocky and built or overweight and fat laden....

I'm 17 turning 18 in August.

In rowing, there are two classes: lightweight and heavyweight. The dividing line between the two is drawn at 160lbs. Heavyweight rowers (the class my football weight would have put me in) are traditionally at least 6'2 and taller (averaging about 6'4). Being tall gives you a longer stroke, making the boat travel more distance in the same amount of time. Because I'm only 6', I'd be at at big disadvantage by rowing in this category.

That and just because I felt really out of shape is why I've wanted to lose weight.

[JagHombre22]

I'm 17 turning 18 in August.

In rowing, there are two classes: lightweight and heavyweight. The dividing line between the two is drawn at 160lbs. Heavyweight rowers (the class my football weight would have put me in) are traditionally at least 6'2 and taller (averaging about 6'4). Being tall gives you a longer stroke, making the boat travel more distance in the same amount of time. Because I'm only 6', I'd be at at big disadvantage by rowing in this category.

That and just because I felt really out of shape is why I've wanted to lose weight.

you're probably not done growing...so you may lose weight without even knowing it....

[ny10804]

you're probably not done growing...so you may lose weight without even knowing it....

I don't follow that logic...

I haven't grown in two years, so I assume I'm done at 6', which is 5 inches taller than everyone in my immediate family, so I can't be too upset.

[regoob2]

I'm 6' 170 and my arm, thumb, and leg have hurt for 2 days from bowling so that says how active I am.

[JagHombre22]

I don't follow that logic...

I haven't grown in two years, so I assume I'm done at 6', which is 5 inches taller than everyone in my immediate family, so I can't be too upset.

the human body doesn't stop growing in males until about age 20....with that said, when you grow it's often while you sleep, hence the reason you wouldn't realize you were growing...

[Staubach12]

I'm about 5-9, 155.

[therock6000]

6 feet 215 pounds at 9%.

[LonghornsLegend]

6'1 185, I'm skinny/cut and last time I checked my body fat it was around 7% but it was last summer and I'm not sure...I work at a gym so I stay pretty fit, work out before or after my shift, ask the trainers on shift about little things and do alot of reading about fitness just to have some knowledge myself...


I just don't eat properly, my metabolism is extremely high, and I haven't been able to be consistent with eating 3-4 huge meals a day like I need...I keep some protein(using Serious Mass right now, highly suggest that to anyone wanting to bulk up, 1600 calories an 75g of protein), but you have to eat properly to see the results you want to.

[Nitschke-Hawk]

the human body doesn't stop growing in males until about age 20....with that said, when you grow it's often while you sleep, hence the reason you wouldn't realize you were growing...

Regarding height I topped out at 5'11'' when i was 16 or 17, I'm 20 now. I wish I grew a little more, doctors always said I'd be over 6.

But hey, Gramma still thinks I'm growing each time she sees me, and that's most important!

[themaninblack]

I'm in good enough shape to start this year but I desperately need to hit the weights real hard to get back to where I once was.

[hobbes2053]

I'm in good enough shape to start this year but I desperately need to hit the weights real hard to get back to where I once was.

im about 6'0''/200 lbs. i guess im in decent shape but i too need to hit the weights this summer to get back to where i once was, especially after my surgery.

[Sniper]

6'0 270 lbs not a good BF%. Trying to drop a lot. My schedule's been real hectic but I plan on eating clean from now on and working out a lot. I'd like to eventually be down to 200-210. I'm in terrible shape after spraining my ankle for a while and didn't do anything during the injury, so now I'm ridiculously out of shape with no endurance. Not a good combo, but it will change soon.

[Addict]

5'11½, and... about 130 pounds I guess? (60 kilos)... don't really give a crap about fitness and all that... Brains > Brawn.

[Caddy]

I'm not 100% sure on my height or weight numbers at the moment as I don't think I've measured either for quite a while. But I do run a mean beep test.

[scottyboy]

don't know my BF, but currently I'm about 6'2 and 205 lbs. I'm in decent shape, like I play sports and have a high school lacrosse game in an hour and a half. I do have a keg(gut) but it's not that that bad, but I'm trying to lose it. started a healthier eating style this week and I'm looking to get down to around 185 in the summer while getting more muscles on my arms, but losing my gut.

[Brent]

5'11½, and... about 130 pounds I guess? (60 kilos)... don't really give a crap about fitness and all that... Brains > Brawn.
130lbs? damn, you're a freaking twig dude.

[Staubach12]

130lbs? damn, you're a freaking twig dude.

Yeah... I thought I was small...

[Caddy]

130lbs? damn, you're a freaking twig dude.

How is the weight distributed on a 5-11 frame?

[JagHombre22]

5'11½, and... about 130 pounds I guess? (60 kilos)... don't really give a crap about fitness and all that... Brains > Brawn.

damn man.....eat something....lol

[Bills2083]

I'm 5'10", 135 pounds.
I'm constantly eating but I have an extremely difficult time gaining weight.

[broth223]

I'm about 5'11.5" 167 the last time I weighed myself. My current bench is 140 lbs (using free weights) I squat round 315 now that I've graduated working out has become somewhat of a luxury 1 time a week or so thing.

60 kilos is 132 lbs.... Damn

[bernbabybern820]

I'm 5'10", 135 pounds.
I'm constantly eating but I have an extremely difficult time gaining weight.

Thats what they all say...

[Caddy]

I'm 5'10", 135 pounds.
I'm constantly eating but I have an extremely difficult time gaining weight.

Maybe try eating foods with different compositions? Ones which would be more likely to lead to muscle development and weight gain.

[M.O.T.H.]

I just weighed myself for you, haha. Right now, I'm 5'11 and about 186...the lightest I've been in a long time. It's just because, I havent really been working out, played football at 192+, at times over 200. Still have been doing lots of cardio/running and such. I have a nice pack going but, I'm not nearly as strong or as big as I used to be. I'm in good shape, though...so, that's all that matters I guess. All about staying healthy and active. I'm actually surprised I haven't gotten fat because, I've been straying away from my normal diet...got those good genes. :)

[M.O.T.H.]

Regarding height I topped out at 5'11'' when i was 16 or 17, I'm 20 now. I wish I grew a little more, doctors always said I'd be over 6.

But hey, Gramma still thinks I'm growing each time she sees me, and that's most important!

I was always hanging on the hope that I would keep growing until i was 20. I just wanted to be able to say I was 6 foot, ha.

[mikehop05]

I'm 5'10", 135 pounds.
I'm constantly eating but I have an extremely difficult time gaining weight.

drink beer.

[Hines]

I hope I keep growing so I can actually fill out on my feet size (I am 5'7 with size 13 shoe). I weigh 170-180 but want to put on weight to be 190. I hope when I am like 20, I can be about 5'9 or so and 195. I am 18 right now.

[M.O.T.H.]

I dont know anyone who really got any taller after they turned 18. I was this height w/ a size 13 shoe when I was about 16. Of course, everyone is different but, atleast in my experience this has always been the case. Now weight is totally different but, I'd say most hit their peak height by your age by now.

[CashmoneyDrew]

I think I stopped growing height wise around my JR year of high school. I am currently 5'10 and 190 LBS, but I'm trying to drop down to 175 by the end of summer.

[Vikes99ej]

Do protein shakes like EAS do anything?

[DHVF]

Yeah, I can't say I really know of anyone who has had any significant changes in height after around their junior year in high school. As it stands though, that doesn't really bother me as I'm 6'4" and about 210 pounds. I'm in pretty decent shape, usually try to work out 4-5 days a week to go along with running 2 miles everyday which is currently on hold after I twisted my ankle. I'm hoping that with this routine I can get more toned and hopefully get down to about 200.

[CashmoneyDrew]

Yeah, I can't say I really know of anyone who has had any significant changes in height after around their junior year in high school. As it stands though, that doesn't really bother me as I'm 6'4" and about 210 pounds. I'm in pretty decent shape, usually try to work out 4-5 days a week to go along with running 2 miles everyday which is currently on hold after I twisted my ankle. I'm hoping that with this routine I can get more toned and hopefully get down to about 200.

You lucky, freakishly tall bastard! lol

If I was that tall I feel like I'd be playing college sports somewhere.

[The Unseen]

I "live a sedentary lifestyle" and generally do not eat healthy. I'm not fat, although I used to be. I keep a close eye on my weight and try to cut back when it gets "too high" (usually just a few pounds), but it usually regulates itself.

[art vandelay]

I'm 5'11" 140 lbs. I played football in HS at about 150-155 but I have not lifted in a while and can't keep on the weight very easily. I know what Bills2083 means, for some people it is just tough to keep weight on.

[regoob2]

5'11½, and... about 130 pounds I guess? (60 kilos)... don't really give a crap about fitness and all that... Brains > Brawn.
dont feel bad I was 5'11" 115 at one point.

[Nitschke-Hawk]

I was always hanging on the hope that I would keep growing until i was 20. I just wanted to be able to say I was 6 foot, ha.

I just say I am most of the time. I'm a tad over 5'11''. With shoes i'm defenitely 6 feet. I'm taller than my family, so saying it works fine.

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I'm 5'11''. 215 lbs. I was at 225 in the winter, my highest ever, I have obviously dropped 10 lbs since the year started, but nothing in the last 5 or 6 weeks. Probably about 27% body fat. I have a goal of getting down to 200, the nice weather should help that. I think I'd be comfortable at 200.

[Jensen]

I'm 6'2 and around 190 right now. I don't really have a set workout, just do whatever I feel like doing. Somedays I'll run a couple miles and sometimes I'll just lift weights.

[awfullyquiet]

dont feel bad I was 5'11" 115 at one point.

you would have been 9 inches taller than me. and weighed about what i way.

i work out like. all the time.
i race bikes.

i also am nearly incapable of lifting weights on my frame. i prefer to just run and swim and add resistance by being totally inefficient.

[yodapoop]

I have small weiner, it got a haircut yesterday!

[diabsoule]

I'm big. I have always been that way. I'm 6'1" 315. But I'm broad and have a big frame.

[ny10804]

...2.5 mile time 17:28...hang clean to 195 (from 245)...

Got the 2.5 mile time down to 17:05 and hang clean to 205. I squated today and my legs feel like jello.


How much protein do you normally take in when you try to gain muscle? Is there any tried and tested formula (ie how many grams per pound) out there? I'm getting a lot of different answers on google...

[Sniper]

Got the 2.5 mile time down to 17:05 and hang clean to 205. I squated today and my legs feel like jello.


How much protein do you normally take in when you try to gain muscle? Is there any tried and tested formula (ie how many grams per pound) out there? I'm getting a lot of different answers on google...

I think it's supposed to be one gram per pound of body weight. Not sure if that makes sense.

[skinzzfan25]

I have small weiner, it got a haircut yesterday!

Trimmed the bushes to make the deck look bigger?

[NYGibril28]

5'11' 160

Skinny physique, fast food gut, but the ladies love it!

I am in good shape though, as far as endurance and stamina. I play basketball 3 or 4 times a week.

[Thunder&Lightning]

6' 170 workout 2 hours a day pretty obsessed with fitness. wanna be a personal trainer after college.

[SMoore]

130lbs? damn, you're a freaking twig dude.

Yea, i'm 5'11" 120, and it sucks.
Yet somehow i was able to to find a gf who is even skinnier.

I'm not in horrible shape, I walk a lot and play frisbee football every thursday and usually play basketball a couple times a week.

It's really hard to put on weight, I've changed my diet, hit the weights, etc. and nothing is working.

I'm 17 so hopefully i just will fill out eventually.

[Bob Sanders Dreadlock]

5'11 and 145

Run 7 days a week, optimally around 50-60. Try to lift 5 days a week. I have a 6 pack :). Run a 1520 3 mile

[GB12]

I have already searched around the web, but I couldn't find anything and wasn't exactly sure what to search for so I turn to NFLDC for help. Ok, so the other day I was benching, just around the regular weight not overloaded, and on my last rep I get a massive pain in the back of my head. It was the worst headache I have ever experienced, but it was only in that area. Anyone know what it was or why this is happening?

[diabsoule]

I think I can sum up this thread by saying that the majority of the posters on NFLDC are skinny bitches.

[Sniper]

I have already searched around the web, but I couldn't find anything and wasn't exactly sure what to search for so I turn to NFLDC for help. Ok, so the other day I was benching, just around the regular weight not overloaded, and on my last rep I get a massive pain in the back of my head. It was the worst headache I have ever experienced, but it was only in that area. Anyone know what it was or why this is happening?

Did you not breathe properly.hold your breath? A lot of times, if you hold your breath on a tough lift, it supposedly gives you horrible pains.

[Or Moyal]

I'm 5'8 and 170, albeit a more lean 170 than most people of my limited stature.
I'm rather proud of that; 4 months ago I was at 210. It's great to be young ;)

[Nitschke-Hawk]

I just say I am most of the time. I'm a tad over 5'11''. With shoes i'm defenitely 6 feet. I'm taller than my family, so saying it works fine.

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I'm 5'11''. 215 lbs. I was at 225 in the winter, my highest ever, I have obviously dropped 10 lbs since the year started, but nothing in the last 5 or 6 weeks. Probably about 27% body fat. I have a goal of getting down to 200, the nice weather should help that. I think I'd be comfortable at 200.

I'm down to 209 now, hardly any exercise since then. Just light lifting.

[Nitschke-Hawk]

I'm 5'8 and 170, albeit a more lean 170 than most people of my limited stature.
I'm rather proud of that; 4 months ago I was at 210. It's great to be young ;)

That's a pretty impressive total...

[BamaFalcon59]

I'm 6'0" 190, like 12% body fat. Small gut. I can't eat healthy at all, but work out a lot. I don't do enough cardio. I bench 240, squat like 315??, and run a 5.4. Yeah, I'm slow. Oh well. Somewhat obsessed with how I look. Stare in the mirror. Got to dress good, smell good, and be good.

I guess I'm kind of self obsessed. I really want to drop the gut, but my eating habbits are pathetic.

I was 5'4" 165 lol. Over the next three years I became 5'9" 170. And now I'm 6'0" 190. I'm pretty happy, but not satisfied, with how I look.

[FatJJ44]

I'm 6'0" and weigh 230 lbs. Ya i have a gut but im not huge. Bench is around 270, squats at about 360 and power cleans at 240. Im playing football in college, only d3, so I need to get as big as I can.

[ny10804]

Got the 2.5 mile time down to 17:05 and hang clean to 205. I squated today and my legs feel like jello.

Those numbers are 16:49 and 215 as of this morning.

Does anyone have an answer to the "how much protein should I be eating" question?

[kalbears13]

Those numbers are 16:49 and 215 as of this morning.

Does anyone have an answer to the "how much protein should I be eating" question?

a lot. if you're doing that much you need a lot.

[bhaarat316]

Those numbers are 16:49 and 215 as of this morning.

Does anyone have an answer to the "how much protein should I be eating" question?

depends on what kind of protein and what you want to maintain. Usually .8 grams per body pound is good

If you want to add weight on take in 2 to .5 carb protein ratio before workout and 4 to 1 after.

Whey protein is one way to intake a crap load of it replacing it for a meal as a meal i mean a snack in between your meals. Take in multiple meals about 5 to 8 a day small ones but high in protein and carbs.

Google search is a place for more specific information

[Brent]

Does anyone have an answer to the "how much protein should I be eating" question?
40-50 grams a day

[d34ng3l021]

I am pretty out of shape. I will probably die around the age of 60-65.

[Vikes99ej]

What's the best brand (or kind) of protein shake to go with?

[awfullyquiet]

a lot. if you're doing that much you need a lot.

if you need to ask. you're probably not eating enough anyway.

[TitleTown088]

I get my swell on for and hour and a half 5 times a week and try to run three miles every other day. I also eat very well which is arguably more important than working out hard. I'd like to think I'm in good shape other than being on the skinny side at 6'3 185 now, probably -300% body fat. It's impossible for me to gain fat.

Basically everything is hindered by my drinking tendencies however.

[TitleTown088]

40-50 grams a day

Depends on how much weight you are trying to put on. I have read anywhere from .75 to 1 gram of protein for every pound one weighs if they are trying to put on muscle mass.

[bhaarat316]

guys protein is important but don't forget you need more carbs then protein to keep those muscle up. If you dont' have enough carbs for ur muscles to fuel off of then the protein will not be as effective.

1 gram per lb is if you want to go into something like body building. .3-.5 is normal amount and .8 is for active people.


Best brand not on in specific it depends on what you like and what your looking for. taste number of grams per scoop, amino acids

[Hines]

I am pretty out of shape. I will probably die around the age of 60-65.

I will be lucky to hit 30. I am going to have a heart attack.

[Brent]

don't forget you need more carbs then protein to keep those muscle up. If you dont' have enough carbs for ur muscles to fuel off of then the protein will not be as effective.
I think some people on here are trying to lose weight/keep it off, and for them, they shouldnt be taking in too many carbs. And even if someone is trying to put on muscle, they dont need more than say a 100 or so carbs in day.

[bhaarat316]

I think some people on here are trying to lose weight/keep it off, and for them, they shouldnt be taking in too many carbs. And even if someone is trying to put on muscle, they dont need more than say a 100 or so carbs in day.

100 Carbs is nothing you get 25 from a nesquik bottol and 7 grams of protein.

If you want to keep it off they weight yeah limit your carbs. But if you have muscle then you need carbs to keep them up.

[BamaFalcon59]

I can do a lot of pushups.

Lol.

[bhaarat316]

I am thinking of getting the perfect pushup

[BamaFalcon59]

I just do normal ones a lot. I have a big chest.

This dude is insane.

http://www.recordholders.org/en/list/pushups.html

That comes out to 4167.1 pushups per day.

[bhaarat316]

when you do them do you keep your elbows in or flex them out. i keep them in

[BamaFalcon59]

when you do them do you keep your elbows in or flex them out. i keep them in

I do it different ways (keep in, flex out, outside hands, inside hands) but if I just hop down and do one they go outwards.

[BamaFalcon59]

non-stop: 10,507; Minoru Yoshida (JAP), Oct 1980 DETAILS

That seems impossible to me.

[BamaFalcon59]

100 push-ups with feet at a 80 cm [2 ft 7 1/2 in] high table: 45.7 sec; Roy Berger (CAN), 24 Feb 2001 in Ottawa

Damn.