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by pvnick 13y ago
Two words I think pretty much summarize my general sentiment towards Zynga. "Fuck you"
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by pvnick 13y ago
>Given that Rand is clearly positioning himself for 2016 every decision he makes is not necessarily altruistic. I don't care what his motivations are he's still got my vote by a long shot. And that sentiment gets stronger with every men
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by pvnick 13y ago
>the laissez faire regulation of killer devices in the US is, in my view, a huge infringement on freedom That is some professionally constructed doublespeak. Orwell would be impressed!
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by pvnick 13y ago
Your post contains zero information apart from "Here's a bunch of talking points. You go research them" Edit: Ebbv recently changed his post to elaborate on his points, so while his argument now basically boils down to "I'm a hardline lib
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by pvnick 13y ago
Perhaps it makes me an evil fascist, but I really don't see the big deal in trying to avoid paying taxes, assuming you're doing so legally. Liberals tend to attach some sort of moral component to how much money you give the government, as i
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by pvnick 13y ago
>There is little else of Rand Paul worth paying for. Anytime either of the Paul's do something great that hits the news (many times a year), the armchair pundits on the internet make vague references to everything else they do which mak
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by pvnick 13y ago
>Gina Kolada That's an unfortunate name. Also, great comment on your part :)
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by pvnick 13y ago
Wow! Just read the article, it was really enlightening!
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by pvnick 13y ago
I'm so happy to hear that! It's nice to find a corroborating opinion in the sea of fitness relativism :)
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by pvnick 13y ago
Your's is my favorite comment here. The harmful fitness relativism that plagues the industry and this whole thread is actually making people weak and more likely to die early.
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by pvnick 13y ago
You don't have to buy the book - the same advice is given on the website you'll see if you search google for it. Or even do Stronglifts, which is the same kind of thing as Starting Strength (some people even consider it a ripoff) and it's f
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by pvnick 13y ago
That's incredible! I might have to try building that sometime. I love the idea of walking out to my backyard with my shirt off and doing a bunch of squats in the sun! Plus I would never have to wait on people doing curls in the squat rack ;
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by pvnick 13y ago
Good question, yes they are. Free weight exercise done the right way, as described in Starting Strength, is the best way to prevent injury and improve health. Progress will be fast enough to impress you and motivate you to keep working, but
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by pvnick 13y ago
Original commenter here, looks like your post is going to be near the top I wanted to reply so people don't get confused and instead understand why my post is at the top. -Mark Rippetoe is not a self-described fitness expert, he is THE expe
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by pvnick 13y ago
Take the recommended dose (one or two scoops) and you'll be fine. Overdose and your heart will stop. Same exact thing as any stimulant.
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by pvnick 13y ago
Are you sure you were eating enough? Eating more is almost always the answer to plateaus. Also squats are the best exercise for all-around strength, not just legs. Squatting more weight does wonders for other things like bench and overhead
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by pvnick 13y ago
The only reason I recommend that is it's the best pre-workout stimulant I've ever tried, and I've tried a few. YMMV but Jacked 3d with the DMAA ingredient is known in weightlifting circles as a miracle substance. Tear off the damn label if
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by pvnick 13y ago
There's only a few exercises you'll need to learn, all described very thoroughly in SS. A good gym will have people working there that will happily critique your form for free. They want you to be safe! Avoid gyms without a squat rack (yes
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by pvnick 13y ago
If motivation is youre problem try some of this stuff: http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12553280 I could be completely depressed and sleep deprived, drink a scoop of that, and the ONLY thing I'll want to do is get in a squat
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by pvnick 13y ago
I'm sorry to hear that you're feeling self-conscious about going to the gym! Side-note: if big buff fitness gurus see a beginner doing squats with good technique they're going to have a TON of respect for you regardless of the weight yo
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by pvnick 13y ago
>You can get strong enough to bench-press 400lbs simply by doing bodyweight exercises I don't see how this would ever be possible - is there a specific method you're referring to? Coaches don't put football players in front of a p90x DV
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by pvnick 13y ago
I personally believe - with zero evidence to back myself up - that set/rep counts are an artificial construct and that the key is to just do the damn squats and eat enough food afterwards.
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by pvnick 13y ago
I'm really happy for your inspiring progress! @skeptics, this kind of overall health improvement is what you can expect out of exercising the right way (Starting Strength) and avoiding the wrong way (The Scientific 7-Minute Workout).
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by pvnick 13y ago
Imagine if tigers started doing compound weightlifting exercises. We humans would be doomed.
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by pvnick 13y ago
See my edit for the right way. I'm sorry the bloated fitness industry has inundated you with bad advice :(
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by pvnick 13y ago
"Crap, I was just doing a couple squats and all of a sudden I'm as big and scary-looking as Arnold Schwarzenegger!" - no one ever
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by pvnick 13y ago
Look at Leangains and combine that with Starting Strength. I put in 2 and a half hours per week (that's 10 hours per month. total) and eat 1-2 large meals a day consisting of just about whatever I want. I'm thrilled with the shape I'm in an
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by pvnick 13y ago
Awesome! Glad to hear you're focusing on an effective plan. I just started madcow 5x5 myself. I love the simplicity and effectiveness of sticking to compound exercises. Plus I don't look like an idiot doing a one-legged dumbbell curl on one
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by pvnick 13y ago
This is a waste of time. Let me explain. After years of spinning wheels, like many others, I've found that gimmicky crap like this is just that - gimmicky crap. This may be more efficient than a 30 minute run and burn the same net amount of
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by pvnick 13y ago
Time for a new captain.

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