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What's the most unconventional workout you've ever tried?

Software Engineer

Fitness enthusiasts, what's the most unconventional workout or diet that actually worked for you? What results did you see, and would you recommend it to others?

Fitness buffs, share your strangest success stories

Folks, what's a beginner workout split that has worked really well for yall?

How much time it took and what was or diet and workout exercises & routine???

Anyone here who managed to become fit just by home workout?

Software Developer

So I've been working out for a while, I do understand that spot reductions do not work. I lift 5-6x per week and also average 9k-10k step a day. 

I've lost a lot of fat overall I'd say especially from my arms and legs however I don't feel I'm losing a lot of fat from my abdominal area(belly+side). I do feel healthier and much better though and have put on decent muscles.

As for diet, it's not horrible. Negligible sugar intake and eating out/junk is not very common as well. I'd say I order in once in 10 days on average. Usually I'm able to get in 90gm+ protein. 

Should I be doing something differently?

Losing abdomen fat

Finance Consultant

I'm a skinny guy...
 Height :  5 feet 7 inches
Weight :   48 kg

Can I gain weight without going to gym ??

Gain weight without gym

I'm a fitness chaser who can't control what I eat. So I do okay. I want to restart my fitness journey but a bit structured this time. So what's your fitness regime that I can jump into?

Also what's your opinion on fitness tracker? I have my eye on Garmin watches but worried about their support.

Mildly fit people in GV, what's your fitness regime?

35M 
  
 Pretty fit and the last body checkup showed everything is within range 
  
 1) gym 4 days a week. Not messing around here, I’ve been working out with the same trainer for 5 years 
  
 2) 1.5 scoops of protein shake post workout 
  
 3) no meditation/yoga/pranayam because I find it immensely boring  
  
 4) no sugar with tea/coffee. Skip breakfast. 2 rotis and chicken for lunch. 2 rotis dal and chicken for dinner. I’m a south Indian so rice once in a while is a must  
  
 5) full day fast once a month  
  
 Now I have a decent body and super proud of it  
  
 Good luck homie

Generalist

What's the biggest fitness myth you've debunked through personal experience?

Has anyone tried the programs at Fittr or cult transform to lose weight and for body building? Please share your feedback

Fittr vs cult fit transform

Product Manager

Hey guys,

My current weight is 83KG, 5'10" 23yo. My goal is to lose weight, and keep the weight within 73 to 75 kg range, in next 3 months.

I got a cultFit subscription from my company. There are too many things in cult fit. I am confused about what would be better for me. 

Should I go for HRX, Burn, Boxing or Normal Gym with personal trainer?

How to lose weight

Frontend Engineer

I’m on the hunt for some great workout content—free courses or playlists—that have been validated by professional fitness enthusiasts. I’m not looking to spend on any memberships, so any good content for at-home or gym workouts would be perfect. Any recommendations? Thanks in advance!

Best workout content

Director of Engineering

Picture: After 4 months of DUP, my progress.

Alright, so I used DUP—Daily Undulating Periodization. DUP is all about varying the intensity and volume of your workouts throughout the week, not only to avoid plateaus but also to boost muscle growth and strength. 

I tweaked my strength training days so I was hitting different rep ranges and intensities. Let's break it down.

Weekly Schedule with DUP:

Monday: Upper Body Strength Training (Heavy)
- Warm-Up: 10 minutes (dynamic stretching, light cardio)
- Bench Press: 4 sets of 4-6 reps (Heavy Weight)
- Bent Over Rows: 4 sets of 4-6 reps (Heavy Weight)
- Shoulder Press: 3 sets of 6-8 reps
- Pull-Ups/Assisted Pull-Ups: 3 sets of 4-6 reps (Weighted if possible)
- Dumbbell Bicep Curls: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
- Tricep Dips: 3 sets of 8-10 reps (Weighted if possible)
- Cool-Down: 10 minutes (static stretching)
Tuesday: Cardio/HIIT
- No change here. The plan is solid for burning fat and improving endurance.

Wednesday: Lower Body Strength Training (Moderate)
- Warm-Up: 10 minutes (dynamic stretching, light cardio)
- Squats: 4 sets of 8-10 reps (Moderate Weight)
- Deadlifts: 4 sets of 8-10 reps (Moderate Weight)
- Lunges: 3 sets of 12-15 reps per leg
- Leg Press: 3 sets of 12-15 reps
- Hamstring Curls: 3 sets of 8-10 reps
- Calf Raises: 3 sets of 12-15 reps
- Cool-Down: 10 minutes (static stretching)
Thursday: Active Recovery (Yoga/Stretching)
- 30 minutes focusing on flexibility and relaxation. Crucial for recovery and mobility.

Friday: Full Body Strength Training (Light)
- Warm-Up: 10 minutes (dynamic stretching, light cardio)
- Clean and Press: 4 sets of 8-10 reps (Light Weight)
- Deadlifts: 3 sets of 12-15 reps (Light Weight)
- Pull-Ups: 3 sets of 8-10 reps (Assisted if needed)
- Squats: 3 sets of 12-15 reps (Light Weight)
- Push-Ups: 3 sets to failure
- Plank: 3 sets of 60 seconds
- Cool-Down: 10 minutes (static stretching)

Saturday: Cardio/HIIT
- Same as Tuesday. Keep the heart rate up and metabolism fired.

Sunday: Rest/Active Recovery (Light Walk)
- Perfect for shaking off any residual fatigue and resetting for the upcoming week.

Nutrition Plan:
- No changes here. Balanced, nutrient-rich diet.
Tracking Progress and Tips for Success:
- Follow the same method for tracking progress and stay consistent with your workouts and nutrition.
- Rest and recover. The varied intensity will be demanding, so take recovery seriously.
- Form and technique are non-negotiable. Stick to proper forms to prevent injuries.
- Keep the right mindset. Stay positive and trust the process.

This variation with DUP will keep your body guessing and change your physique.

From Malnourished Skinny guy to Getting Jacked 💪🏻

Recommending Rutuja Diwekars book
Eating in the age of dieting

She also has shorts and videos on the same concept across social media.

Best diet?

As a newbie need some serious advice about what things we need to take care if we want to lose 20kgs. Also need some best vegetarian diet preferences. Like I’m so confused in between cardio and muscle building. Like everyone are coming up with random advice like concentrate on muscle and strength the fat will be loss automatically. So guys plz help me

Newbie for gym

I workout at home with a mix of calisthenics and a very small variation of strength training, and some yoga. Curious to know what everyone's upto and how that has helped.

What's your workout routine?

Product Designer

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The people I see running are people who are physiologically built for running, particularly the distance runners. Ditto for people who ride bicycles, swim, do cross fit, etc. The form of exercise invariably chooses the person rather than the other way around. Those who excel will generally be the ones whose physical make up “fits” the exercise best. It is not a matter of mental toughness or preparation or anything else: running likes runners, swimming likes swimmers, and strength training likes strong people.

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