Gym Thread (2013)

[abeybaby]

Arms are massive, how did I not notice them while you were writing them equations...

engrossed in the maths?

and I personally didnt think gym would be a good idea in year 12. Even if it didnt take a lot of your time or effort, i just wanted to take on no major projects but study in year 12

[thushan]

engrossed in the maths?

and I personally didnt think gym would be a good idea in year 12. Even if it didnt take a lot of your time or effort, i just wanted to take on no major projects but study in year 12

Gym is starting to work! One of my female friends told me that she feels all the muscle on my back when she hugs me and she also said that she was staring at my arms when we were eating lunch together! I'm very happy with the progress!

(BTW WE ARE JUST FRIENDS)

[Hutchoo]

Gym is starting to work! One of my female friends told me that she feels all the muscle on my back when she hugs me and she also said that she was staring at my arms when we were eating lunch together! I'm very happy with the progress!

(BTW WE ARE JUST FRIRENDS)

With benefits Go go Thushan!

[alondouek]

she was staring at my arms

Thush get in there

I've only just started going to the gym (past 2.5 weeks) to put on weight. I'm seeing results really quickly, is this normal? I'm just worried that at this rate I might plateau somewhat and not hit the high level of fitness I'm working towards...

[thushan]

LOL GUYS NO JUST FRIENDS!

But it felt nice.

[ldee]

Yeah exactly! I'm so torn up on this fact, you guys get your atar first then just look back and say "oh well, i wish i could have done this more" etc, but yeah, won't really know how much going to a gym would have affected the score :/. Does pressure get a HUGE sudden boost later in the year assuming I do stuff like chem, physics , spesh etc. ? Coz term 1 just started, and i feel like i can try put in a few sessions a week of gym.

And then again, usually after school , most people rest for 1-2  hour because you know, they just came back from school and have no mood to do work AGAIN straight away. So I could use the "resting time" to go to the gym .

Opinions guys?

I used my "resting time" for gym most days. I finished school at 3:15 for majority of  the cycle and go straight to gym, and be home by 5. Usually I'd rest for about halfa, then study for an hour until dinner, and then 2-5 hours after dinner. I consistently hit a 4 day split, while playing footy on wednesday and saturdays (skipped training most days, cared more about school/gym).

Anyway, I don't regret gym at all during year 12. Everyone says they could've done better once they got their score but saying that in hindsight means nothing. I managed in the mid 90s and yeah maybe I couldv'e been studying during that time, but I think I would've lost my mind. It was good to be able to forgot everything and release some stress for an hour, while staying fit at the same time.

In regards to the end of year, this is what I did. From around early October my sessions started to lack and I was eating a hell of a lot more bad foods (convenience while studying). I still went to gym around 3 times a week, but tended to just do full body work outs, followed by cardio (make up for the bad foods/ lack of football). You might think this would take a while, but I usually took along some notes to read while doing cardio (I usually used those horizontal bike things).

But anyway, it's up to you! I don't regret going to gym at all during year 12, but I know some who do. Give it a test during term 1 and see how you go

[Mr Keshy]

Good idea

That's why I'm gonna try and counter this issue and gym very early in the morning. Walk the dog, then come back. Gym, then cardio because as abes explained cardio is better for weightloss after lifting

[duhherro]

I used my "resting time" for gym most days. I finished school at 3:15 for majority of  the cycle and go straight to gym, and be home by 5. Usually I'd rest for about halfa, then study for an hour until dinner, and then 2-5 hours after dinner. I consistently hit a 4 day split, while playing footy on wednesday and saturdays (skipped training most days, cared more about school/gym).

Anyway, I don't regret gym at all during year 12. Everyone says they could've done better once they got their score but saying that in hindsight means nothing. I managed in the mid 90s and yeah maybe I couldv'e been studying during that time, but I think I would've lost my mind. It was good to be able to forgot everything and release some stress for an hour, while staying fit at the same time.

In regards to the end of year, this is what I did. From around early October my sessions started to lack and I was eating a hell of a lot more bad foods (convenience while studying). I still went to gym around 3 times a week, but tended to just do full body work outs, followed by cardio (make up for the bad foods/ lack of football). You might think this would take a while, but I usually took along some notes to read while doing cardio (I usually used those horizontal bike things).

But anyway, it's up to you! I don't regret going to gym at all during year 12, but I know some who do. Give it a test during term 1 and see how you go

Thanks for this! I'm thinking of going, but maybe go 2-3 times  a week to not take too much time off my studies? But yeahhh, honestly don't know ><. Don't want to pay for membership then just have to pay money to cancel it zzz

[Mr Keshy]

This year, I'm just gonna do what ever dumbbells will allow me to do, which is a lot from just looking on the net.

[Biceps]

For me, personally, gym is a way of venting my anger and frustrations. Even stress during year 12 was pushed out with every rep at the gym.

[Mr Keshy]

Didn't think of it that way actually.. Good point I might need that.

[duhherro]

haha still undecided whether i should go or not... monday is tomorrow, to sign up or not to sign up

[sin0001]

haha still undecided whether i should go or not... monday is tomorrow, to sign up or not to sign up

The answer lies in your sig.

[duhherro]

The answer lies in your sig.

fffffffuuuuuuuuuuu-

[Mr Keshy]

Hahaha that was an awesome call.

I think I'm gonna rest gyming for VCE to be honest. I think it's a good opportunity for me to build a good base for November when I do join a gym

My mind may change in the coming weeks, but the amount of work I have at school is putting me off. I think once I get into my study routines and school settles down, I may give it a go!