'Flat' Training Days

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07 Jul 2011 19:04 - 07 Jul 2011 19:08 #70140 by Rookie

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I'm guessing it happens to all of us, those flat training days.
You think of pushing a certain weight and the wheels just fall off.
Any exercise you try is just a schlep...

Do you guyz pack it in for the day or push through such days?

Tonight I just packed it in.
Will catch the lost session over the week end though...

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00pump
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07 Jul 2011 19:09 #70141 by 00pump

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Tell me about it tonight I did 60% of what I can, really ticked me off, so I just went to do cardio training for 30 min..

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07 Jul 2011 19:15 #70142 by Rookie

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At least you got to the Cardio...LOL
I walked up the stairs, checked a dude I know, greated him and left again...LOL

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07 Jul 2011 19:51 #70147 by 00pump

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Bwhahaaa, dude the bike was on 1 just didn't want to hit traffic, no energy to put the clutch in.. and that on 2 heat.. was pup. Need to sleep tonight :-)

might be start of flue, least you made the gym bro

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Geared
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08 Jul 2011 06:07 #70168 by Geared

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Just had the same ,did my 45 min cardio now,nothing left energywise to do bi and tri ,so rather shower and leave and come back later tonight or lunchtime to finish

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Empire
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08 Jul 2011 06:36 #70169 by Empire

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hmmm if your nutrition is right u shouldnt be hitting that slump often, a carb up/cheat meal should bring u back to life...

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Geared
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08 Jul 2011 07:02 #70170 by Geared

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First time for me in awhile ,last week was a bit of a mess up training wise which has seen me training 7 days in a row ,carb up Sunday pm can't wait lol

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Koe007
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08 Jul 2011 07:34 #70171 by Koe007

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By Thursday's im wasted, I can't wait for Saturday cheat meal, already planned it Pizza, pizza , Pizza :cheer:

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08 Jul 2011 07:43 #70174 by Rookie

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After DJ's crazy ass leg routine on Monday's, followed by bettering my PB's with he's chest routine....

I've been inclined to make Wednesday my rest day.

As DJ pointed out my problem most possibly lies with my lack of sleep.
a Two week old 'mini me' has been the main cause of this. The little bugger has 'acid reflux' he can't sleep horizontal at all.....

I actually very seldom het these flat days!

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jackrabbit1
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08 Jul 2011 09:19 #70191 by jackrabbit1

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00pump wrote: Tell me about it tonight I did 60% of what I can, really ticked me off, so I just went to do cardio training for 30 min..

Isnt that because of an injury? Neck nerve pinch at C7 for me. I can see my right Tri falling flat. Chest suffering as well which is at about 60% as well. Just pushed through concentrating on mind-muscle control with plenty light reps. Just have to keep the faith! Difficult.

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MCJ
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08 Jul 2011 09:41 #70193 by MCJ

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I usually push through those days. Once I get started my focus immediately snaps into place. But its to get going that's the hard part.

Then again if I get a day that nothing is going my way, I then pack it in and continue the fight the following day. I get so moody and aggressive when nothing is going right and that's when I knw I'm gna end up injuring myself by forcing things too much.

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08 Jul 2011 10:21 #70197 by 00pump

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jackrabbit1 wrote:
00pump wrote: Tell me about it tonight I did 60% of what I can, really ticked me off, so I just went to do cardio training for 30 min..

Isnt that because of an injury? Neck nerve pinch at C7 for me. I can see my right Tri falling flat. Chest suffering as well which is at about 60% as well. Just pushed through concentrating on mind-muscle control with plenty light reps. Just have to keep the faith! Difficult.

Ja I think it is, makes one despondent, going on Tuesday to Chiro so will take it from there

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08 Jul 2011 21:59 #70307 by DC EVO

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I think everyone gets those days where you feel flat, and if you have a "mini me" up all night then that wont help.

I always push through those flat days for the pure reason that the body is bloody smart. As long as you push as hard as you can on any given day the physiological response will be the same.

Some days you'll hit PB's, other days you will be off but the body will respond the same. It's also those days that make the difference in the results you get in the long run.

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Geared
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09 Jul 2011 09:26 #70318 by Geared

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Had a similar day today , almost walked out of arms again, but decided to push through, all in all and ok workout

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john777
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19 Jul 2011 22:09 #71028 by john777

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Had a kak one today. I am balancing so many things in my training, running 2.4 bolow 10 min, strength and weight training, bodyweight training. Went heavy yesterday and felt great. Could hardly do pullups, push up or situps today. Not getting in enough carbs, was almost puking. The joys of training.

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20 Jul 2011 07:27 #71044 by 00pump

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LOL

I've been surfing the last few days, so my body is broken, but my stomach is tight, I've lost serious size (prob just water) now back to gym today.. Will see how it goes

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20 Jul 2011 07:47 #71045 by Rookie

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I've changed my training split and it's doing wonders!
Train Monday, Tuesday
Rest Wednesday
Train Thursday, Friday and Saterday (only if needed)

This and the diet being spot on, has increased all aspects of my training.

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john777
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20 Jul 2011 13:30 #71065 by john777

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I lett my body slip for a couple of years and I am only back in the gym for the last year and a half. The constand dieting to get from 30% bodyfat to 10% has taken a heavy toll. And the last five kg are killing me.

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Shikkai123
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23 Jul 2011 19:48 #71303 by Shikkai123

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Flat days happen to me just when I'm not mentally focused , should try meditation , yes yes yes , I know meditation , sitting quietly in the sauna , clearing your head , just focusing on your breathing and heart rate will do wonders before you start a workout .

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