Fatbusting: Kirwan's log
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Sounds all pretty positive mate. You may find the effects of it wear off over time depending on how often you use it.<br />
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If its just 3 days a week (say Mon/wed/friday) then it should still give you a good kick but if using it say daily you might find you become a bit immune to it and require more (say 1.5 scoops) to get the same impact as the first few times you took it.<br />
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And some people dont really get the beta alanine tingles. I'm like that too. Doesnt mean its not working though. -
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Sounds all pretty positive mate. You may find the effects of it wear off over time depending on how often you use it.<br />
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If its just 3 days a week (say Mon/wed/friday) then it should still give you a good kick but if using it say daily you might find you become a bit immune to it and require more (say 1.5 scoops) to get the same impact as the first few times you took it.<br />
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And some people dont really get the beta alanine tingles. I'm like that too. Doesnt mean its not working though.<br />
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It'll be no more than five times a week, but more usually four times a week. I won't bother for any extra cardio work like running or rowing. -
Would expect some build up of tolerance then over time.<br />
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I was using some stuff called Hyper FX by BSN which was awesome. Started with half a scoop and it was really really noticeable. Ended up using 1.5 scoops by the time i finished the tub. Still, it was very good for someone like me who is quite stim tolerant. Definitely my favourite pre-workout. -
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Would expect some build up of tolerance then over time.<br />
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I was using some stuff called Hyper FX by BSN which was awesome. Started with half a scoop and it was really really noticeable. Ended up using 1.5 scoops by the time i finished the tub. Still, it was very good for someone like me who is quite stim tolerant. Definitely my favourite pre-workout.<br />
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I usually try a different product as different pre-workouts have different effects etc but not having it for a few weeks would be even better. Having said that, I usualy have a couple of the go so it seems like they last me for a while.<br />
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Personally I try not to use it for every workout. Pretty much always take something for legs day and something with a bit of pump on Fridays (as wear a t-shirt at work). For cardio or circuits I usually just go with a good strong coffee.<br />
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probably pay to cycle it. I just use it on weights days (4 days a week). And then pre comp we stop taking it a few weeks out. THe leanre we get and the less real food we get the more you notice when you don't take it. Just like a good rugby player, you don't notice it until it's not there!
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Is two weeks enough to cycle off (while I'm picking your brains). Planning this out, seems to adding a benefit so far.<br />
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Had the superkid doing the coaching last night and he's evil. I was blowing after the warmup, started feeling the dreaded puke feeling after the WOD, and he always does a "finisher". Last night that was 10 x burpee pullups, 10 x pullup alternated with toes to bar, then the same again with 20 reps... -
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Burpee pullups....sounds a nice combo. Do you do them widegrip or just chins? 20 of those suckers would be tough!<br />
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I did overhand this time, last time I did these (50 for time) I used a mixed grip so i didn't have to look for the bar, was much faster. Forgot this time.<br />
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Alternating the pullups with a toes to bar was a co-ordination challenge, that's for sure. -
Got inspired by TR and Keas training logs, so went for a run today. Decided to "run around the block" with the block being Paraparaumu. Figured it was 10-11kms and wouldn't take too long. <br />
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Ended up taking 94mins and was 14kms. Was going at a good clip until the last 3kms when the heat and the empty stomach slowed me down to a crawl. First five KMs felt like a breeze and I wish I had timed it. (JK, the Rage lasted almost exactly an hour, I could practically feel it stop working on a dime)<br />
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Got what I wanted from it though, also the longest run I've done since the 90s <img src='http://www.daimenhutchison.com/rugby/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' /> -
14km is a good effort Kirwan!! Hmm sounds like this Rage stuff really does give you a boost, you should see how far you can cover in an hour with and without taking Rage. I wonder how much difference there would be!!
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Am loving this Rage stuff, have seen a noticeable improvement in my higher rep range. Case and point, today's workout of Grace; 30 x 60kg Clean and Jerk for time.<br />
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My previous best for this was 3.04min, today I got 2:51min, and I should have got around 2:40, but the weight fell off on the last fricking rep. (My fault for how I was dropping it, note for next time)<br />
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Still feeling the kick, but am more interested in the performance increase, great tip guys. -
Hey K - tell me that it's good stuff on facebook - will be good for my sponsors - "hey Bart, this Rage stuff you recomended is wicked" sort of shite. PLease and thank you, and I promise to not forward on any more cross fit slating pics for the rest of the day ;-)<br />
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and I'll have to try it before a cardio session - I have only been using it before weights. Maybe on my next cycle! -
Ha no problem, will be genuine too. Already have two guys in the box looking to try it.<br />
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Had a real test of it today, workout was "White"; Five rounds for time of 3 x 15ft Rope Climb, 10 x Toes to Bar, 21 x Walking Lunges (20kg plate overhead), 400m Run.<br />
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Was still going well at the end, trainer commented that I looked strong on the run (as opposed to the normal, shuffle, slog, get to the end gasping run I normally do). So fitness, weight, and this pre-workout shake are all coming together nicely this month.<br />
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Open starts in 4/5 weeks, so am keen to improve on last year and measure the progress. -
[color=#800080]cant[/color] find the rope climbing scene I wanted...but this is still pretty impressive (thread-jack)<br />
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Not really into the supplements, but sounds like this one might be worth a trial...
