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by ElementFreak
Fri Feb 10, 2012 2:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

Re: The Training Thread

Workout for tonight is
5 rounds
50 squats
100 rope jumps

I am aiming to get done in under 15 minutes but my skipping is terrible so who knows.
by ElementFreak
Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

Re: The Training Thread

kiwinoz wrote:30 40kg cleans
40 24" box jump burpees (possibly the most evil exercise ever)
50 24kg kb swings
100 double unders or 300 singles
25m over head lunge with 20kg plate

15min cutoff - I got into the skipping and another 5 min to finish the skips and lunge

Shattered
Box jump burpees are awesome!!!
by ElementFreak
Thu Feb 09, 2012 12:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

Re: The Training Thread

Last nights training session: 20 medicine ball slams 20 sit ups 5 stair climbs (7 flights) 15 medicine ball slams 15 sit ups 4 stair climbs (7 flights) 10 medicine ball slams 10 sit ups 3 stair climbs (7 flights) 20 medicine ball slams 20 sit ups 5 stair climbs (7 flights) Followed up with some 40m ...
by ElementFreak
Wed Feb 08, 2012 4:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Game Reviews
Replies: 8371
Views: 869952

Re: Game Reviews

I just replayed Arkham Asylum, funnily enough. Linear but again, so much fun to play. It'd be a real shame if they don't make another. Edit: Ah, so they did! Right, I'll give that a year or so and get me a copy. Oooohhhh yeah. I thought Arkham Asylum was excellent. Arkham City was dreadful (the lit...
by ElementFreak
Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

Re: The Training Thread

Salanya wrote:Okay, the time has come to ask this: what is a burpee?

EF: I'll have a closer look (and weep) at those workouts tomorrow. Cheers for posting!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_Dq_NCzj8M
by ElementFreak
Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

Re: The Training Thread

How is the job hunt going Sal? Forgot to update 'Foods That Horrify!' today - two egg porridge was a resounding success. Three egg porridge seems like it might be taking the concept too far however. I'm not sure I would attend your dinner parties Bobs! The jobhunt had a positive step today: have go...
by ElementFreak
Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

Re: The Training Thread

Ok, so due to the snow I haven't been to the gym since Friday (my gym is in a small village next to my town). I feel kind of bad not having done proper exercise for a few days, both mentally and physically. Though I have been for 2hour walks twice over the weekend and 1,5 hour walk today. I also di...
by ElementFreak
Tue Feb 07, 2012 11:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

Re: The Training Thread

I think I mentioned on the old thread, that when I used to go to the gym at lunchtimes, there was this bloke who was alway there without fail every Wednesday, at exactly the same bloody time, doing barbell rollouts from his knees, using the gym's main Olympic bar, in the only squat rack, exactly wh...
by ElementFreak
Tue Feb 07, 2012 8:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

Re: The Training Thread

5 rounds of:
45kg back squat
10 push ups
10 sit ups
50m run

10:20.1 was the time which I am happy about.
by ElementFreak
Tue Feb 07, 2012 6:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

Re: The Training Thread

I wouldn't mind getting in more swims but I just can't seem to find the time :(
by ElementFreak
Tue Feb 07, 2012 5:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

Re: The Training Thread

You need to go to uni and do stats brother it is your calling. I already do stats for my job, plus I can do some courses here and get work to pay for them whilst still earning. I want to do a couple of Open Uni courses as well but at the moment I would rather spend my money on the wedding and my ho...
by ElementFreak
Tue Feb 07, 2012 4:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

Re: The Training Thread

20 x Overhead BB Press (50kg) 30 x Pull up 40 x KB Swing (24kg) 50 x Situps 60 x Burpees 75 x Pushups 100 x Air Squats. That sounds like a decent one to get the conditioning up! I bet you will feel it tomorrow. Also for those interested in the burpee challenge I posted a couple of pages back here i...
by ElementFreak
Tue Feb 07, 2012 1:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

Re: The Training Thread

Got some really tight calves today from my session yesterday. I am thinking about buying/making a "runners stick" does anyone have one and would you recommend it, or should I just keep going with my foam roller. http://www.shoprunningfit.com/images/PADLICIGFKJEPPGF.jpg This thread is for training p...
by ElementFreak
Tue Feb 07, 2012 12:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

Re: The Training Thread

Got some really tight calves today from my session yesterday. I am thinking about buying/making a "runners stick" does anyone have one and would you recommend it, or should I just keep going with my foam roller.

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by ElementFreak
Mon Feb 06, 2012 9:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

Re: The Training Thread

Just back from ref training.
2km row then 5 rounds of:
7 flights of stairs x 4 (up and down is 1)
10 push ups
10 squats
20 sit ups

Haven't sweated that much in a while. Did it in pretty quick time as well which I am happy about.
by ElementFreak
Mon Feb 06, 2012 3:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

Re: The Training Thread

Decent workout this morning

5 rounds of:
5 back squats 60kg
10 burpees
15 sit ups
Run down my driveway and back up again (about 20-25m long)

Got a workout at the Rebels gym in 3 hours so hopefully I can perform well there as well.
by ElementFreak
Fri Feb 03, 2012 11:44 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Great GIFS Thread (Not all NSFW have been spoilered...)
Replies: 22269
Views: 3786409

Re: Great GIFS Thread (Not all NSFW have been spoilered...)

dantedelew wrote:
Big Nipper wrote:Image
f**king ouch. & Why?
Jackass, those guys should (and probably have by now) take themselves out of the gene pool.
by ElementFreak
Fri Feb 03, 2012 11:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW content)
Replies: 55703
Views: 9448429

Re: The Entertaining Pics Thread (definitely with NSFW conte

Fat Old Git wrote:
guy smiley wrote:
Stevus55 wrote:
Thomas wrote:Whoops. Sorry margins.

http://i.imgur.com/mSqFJ.jpg

Good god! :shock: :lol:

I want to unread that :lol: :lol:
I should have headed the warniig! :shock: :lol:
I didn't even see the warning before I read it :shock: :shock: :shock:
by ElementFreak
Fri Feb 03, 2012 3:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

Re: The Training Thread

Diet is my next big thing to tackle, going to hit it hard with the paleo stuff and allow 1 cheat meal a week.

A decent hit out this morning, nothing too strenuous.
5 chins
10 squats
15 burpees
for 5 rounds

Then finished off with tabata battling ropes.
by ElementFreak
Fri Feb 03, 2012 12:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: What watches do you own? (thread cock-wave rating - V.High)
Replies: 166
Views: 13920

Re: What watches do you own? (thread cock-wave rating - V.Hi

One of these for rugby/exercise http://content.costco.com/Images/Content/Product/540618.jpg And a Tommy Hilfiger watch for everyday wearing. I am saving to buy a Tag Carrera though. Edit: I really wanted this but I was too slow to get it: http://watchtime.com.au/images/SP-G8.jpg This would be my ide...
by ElementFreak
Thu Feb 02, 2012 5:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

Re: The Training Thread

I saw this and I am keen to do it, who else is in? ARE YOU TOUGH ENOUGH FOR THE ROYAL BURPEE CHALLENGE? Easton, PA – Athletes from around the world are joining CrossFit Advanced in the 115 Royal Burpee Challenge to honor of the man who made the burpee a household name: Royal Huddleston Burpee. Those...
by ElementFreak
Thu Feb 02, 2012 1:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

Re: The Training Thread

Joost wrote:There's probably a photoshop in this

Image
:shock: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
by ElementFreak
Thu Feb 02, 2012 12:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

Re: The Training Thread

Ha! My work internet doesn't realise this new bored is a forum: PR during work hours, crazy stuff! I'll put my figures down for the fun of it: Salanya Age: (only just) 28 Height: 1.68 (5ft6) Weight: 76 (used to be 80kgs, and I'm working on it. Oh, and scales don't matter!) BF: it's all in the boobs...
by ElementFreak
Wed Feb 01, 2012 11:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: post a picture of yourself thread
Replies: 2566
Views: 327043

Re: post a picture of yourself thread

Insane_Homer wrote:
ElementFreak wrote:At a Harry Potter party
Image
My 8 year-old wants a play date...
That was at a 25th birthday party so I might be a little too old for a "play date" with an 8 year old.
by ElementFreak
Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: post a picture of yourself thread
Replies: 2566
Views: 327043

Re: post a picture of yourself thread

globus wrote:
ElementFreak wrote:
globus wrote:It's been up there for a long time on the old board.

Sailing in Mustique.

I await yours with interest.
I always pictured you as your avatar, I am saddened to now know the truth.
Oh well. You cannot win them all.

Where's yours?
Page 3.
by ElementFreak
Wed Feb 01, 2012 12:20 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: post a picture of yourself thread
Replies: 2566
Views: 327043

Re: post a picture of yourself thread

globus wrote:It's been up there for a long time on the old board.

Sailing in Mustique.

I await yours with interest.
I always pictured you as your avatar, I am saddened to now know the truth.
by ElementFreak
Wed Feb 01, 2012 5:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

Re: The Training Thread

Trying to get individual wilks formulas is doing my head in. Best way to do it at the moment is when you post a new PB I will need your BW at the time of the lift so I can just manually put in the wilks score. If you want to be in the comp please let me know and I need the following. Name Age Height...
by ElementFreak
Wed Feb 01, 2012 4:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

Re: The Training Thread

A few things you might have missed. - we were tracking cleans/powercleans although not many people had made entries - There was also the Full Powerlifting Meet (Squat/bench/deadlift) and Push Pull Meet (Bench/deadlift) - The only thing I can think to track with The Eagle is whether or not someone h...
by ElementFreak
Wed Feb 01, 2012 3:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: post a picture of yourself thread
Replies: 2566
Views: 327043

Re: post a picture of yourself thread

At a Harry Potter party
Image

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by ElementFreak
Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

Re: The Training Thread

A few things you might have missed. - we were tracking cleans/powercleans although not many people had made entries - There was also the Full Powerlifting Meet (Squat/bench/deadlift) and Push Pull Meet (Bench/deadlift) - The only thing I can think to track with The Eagle is whether or not someone h...
by ElementFreak
Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

Re: The Training Thread

I knew I had forgotten something, they are in the spreadsheet I just forgot them from the list.
by ElementFreak
Tue Jan 31, 2012 12:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Forum All things Rugby
Replies: 20
Views: 3983

Re: Rugby Forum All things Rugby

I thought it was decided it's a one forum place.
by ElementFreak
Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27114
Views: 2016264

The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health

Howdy all, Even though I did this earlier I will have to make a new training thread. The spreadsheet for keeping track of everyone's lifts and times is at work so I will post it tomorrow but I have split it into a few different areas and those things I am thinking of tracking are: Lifts Back Squat F...