****California Unite IV**** Heavy hitta suuuuuuuuuuuuuuucka!

[littlemissy]

I would stay away from the weight room for awhile when it comes to your legs. When your knee starts feeling better, start with body weight exercises then gradually work your way back into your normal routine. For just overall soreness; stretching, swimming, and just chillin in the hot tub (srs)

I haven't done legs (squat rack misc) or plyo (box jumps misc) for two weeks now. But I've still been doing upper body in the weight room. I finally did some light deads (90lbs) yesterday pain free. I'll be super depressed when I see my vertical has suffered when I get back on the courts but I'm cautious not to re-injure and fully heal up. Swimming sounds like a good idea. I still need cardio. Repped.

[rvp1030]

Everything hurts & everything is sore. It's suppose to be a leg day today but I'm recovering for a meniscus tear. Anyone have any suggestions? No way I'm lifting today & I can't play volleyball like I usually do.

Let injuries heal properly before training. I hurt my back doing deadlifts and gave it two months to heal before I did them again. Probably overkill but better safe than sorry.

[Tikibeast]

Nah 1/2 days are fine with me! Esp this week.

Hey at least you are back at it. I'm sure you'll get there in no time Lifting is lifting ...

That's what I keep telling myself, I just get impatient as I watch everyone else posting PRs and BIG numbers and I'm still stuck here swinging around 40's and feeling impatient.

your not the only one....and this is fair to say since there is without a doubt a real hormonal response from exercise and weight lifting. it can be very depressing actually to not be able to lift or do any exercise for that matter, when your so dependant on it for not only stress relief, confidence, and health but just for sanity in general. i have experienced multiple different injuries in the past and it was always the greatest feeling to be able to start lifting again, regardless of the amount of weight.

Agreed, for a while even lifting my backpack onto my back brought on a mixture of burning and stabbing sensations, so being able to actually pick up something heavier that 20lbs is encouraging.

I care papi.




Spoon pic of GTFO.



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Who are you? You look kind of familiar...

[tCeezy]

I'll be super depressed when I see my vertical has suffered

Damn... a chick that values her vert?
Is this real life?
The thing with bunnies is, if you don't use them consistently, they tend to get a little rusty. But don't worry, it takes a few months before anything drastic happens.

[littlemissy]

Let injuries heal properly before training. I hurt my back doing deadlifts and gave it two months to heal before I did them again. Probably overkill but better safe than sorry.

I hear ya. The doc just recommended leg raises & heel raises as rehab until I feel like I can pound on the ground again. At least my gym has a huge heated pool. Minimal weight bearing while submerged.

Damn... a chick that values her vert?
Is this real life?
The thing with bunnies is, if you don't use them consistently, they tend to get a little rusty. But don't worry, it takes a few months before anything drastic happens.

haa I'm short (for vball) & I play on a men's net & in sand (coed net) so without vert I wouldn't be able to block... or do anything on the net. Then I see no point in playing. haha

[lexagon]

That's what I keep telling myself, I just get impatient as I watch everyone else posting PRs and BIG numbers and I'm still stuck here swinging around 40's and feeling impatient.

You'll get there and then you'll hit PR after PR

[aphoenix]

Everything hurts & everything is sore. It's suppose to be a leg day today but I'm recovering for a meniscus tear. Anyone have any suggestions? No way I'm lifting today & I can't play volleyball like I usually do.

Make sure you stretch, I would say, spend at least 10mins in the sauna and than stretch on the mats right after. That will help your muscles relax. But since you had a meniscus tear, take it easy. My knee cap use to pop out (It hasn't popped out in 6 years, keeping my fingers crossed.) Are you taking any joint supplements right now? That usually helps.

For the soreness I usually take BCAA or add some glutamine powder to my protein shakes, helps with the recovery process. Even though my whey protein powder already has glutamine in it, it doesn't hurt to put some extra in.

Let injuries heal properly before training. I hurt my back doing deadlifts and gave it two months to heal before I did them again. Probably overkill but better safe than sorry.

THIS! Very important, if you don't, you will end up messing yourself up even more. Just keep eating clean, and you should be fine.

[aphoenix]

I'm jealous of you guys who can take a week or two off from the gym and then get right back on it! I'm afraid if I take more than a week off I will be really lazy when/if I go back! I enjoy one day off every few days, any more than that and I start to feel sluggish. I think I might be addicted to the gym! It's my crack lol

I know what you mean, I feel like a freakin' bum right now. I haven't worked out in a week, hopefully I can hit the gym again on Monday. Hate waiting....stupid allergic reaction.

But on the other hand, rest is good for you. Since that's when you're muscles build.

[Tikibeast]

You'll get there and then you'll hit PR after PR

I know this logically, the problem is patience has never been one of my stronger virtues.

[firefox16]

Who are you? You look kind of familiar...

New evolution created the last California unite thread but hasn't participated in this one much yet

[lexagon]

I know this logically, the problem is patience has never been one of my stronger virtues.

Yeah I hear ya on that one

[JCRZ88]

I know this logically, the problem is patience has never been one of my stronger virtues.

Same here bro...

morning cali hows everyone doing?

[mab23]

Uh... good suggestion - I guess. :/

Spoon pic!

[Crazymix]

HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!

Six flags this weekend?

Hardcore gym

[lexagon]

FINALLY FRIDAY!!!

Morning Cali!

[mab23]

Tgif!! Suckas

[firefox16]

Six flags this weekend?

i wish

[fruitspunch]

Same here bro...

morning cali hows everyone doing?

Pretty good, I have a big track race tomorrow so no lifting today! Isn't a track race such a wonderful way to spend Cinco de Mayo instead of drinking?! haha.

How are you guys doing?

[aphoenix]

Pretty good, I have a big track race tomorrow so no lifting today! Isn't a track race such a wonderful way to spend Cinco de Mayo instead of drinking?! haha.

How are you guys doing?

Going to an art exhibition at LACMA tomorrow.

[firefox16]

Pretty good, I have a big track race tomorrow so no lifting today! Isn't a track race such a wonderful way to spend Cinco de Mayo instead of drinking?! haha.

How are you guys doing?

me too.... running a 5k at 730 in the morning :/

[littlemissy]

Make sure you stretch, I would say, spend at least 10mins in the sauna and than stretch on the mats right after. That will help your muscles relax. But since you had a meniscus tear, take it easy. My knee cap use to pop out (It hasn't popped out in 6 years, keeping my fingers crossed.) Are you taking any joint supplements right now? That usually helps.

For the soreness I usually take BCAA or add some glutamine powder to my protein shakes, helps with the recovery process. Even though my whey protein powder already has glutamine in it, it doesn't hurt to put some extra in.



THIS! Very important, if you don't, you will end up messing yourself up even more. Just keep eating clean, and you should be fine.

I do Bikram yoga on sats (which is normally my rehab day from lifting) Stretching in 110+ degrees humid studio for 90 mins really gets things loose & I know I should rest up but I'm too antsy to stay at home and do nothing. & I do take both bcaa & glutamine. I also take multivitamins & lots of vitamins though in my mind I feel like they have more of a placebo effect. haha I take them anyway.

How did your knee stop popping? That's awesome. My right knee (good knee pops & makes weird noises all the time -_- )

Spoon pic!

I would negg you but I don't give out negs :P

[Formydaughter]

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/Fo...n=progresspics

Hey guys I just got done with my first 12 wk program and lost 41 lbs. Where should I go from here? Im guessing down a few more lbs over the next few months? Currently at 207 and no clue where bf sits. What direction would you go in if you were me?

[jarhead89x]

Kind of late, but checking in from Elk Grove, CA!!!

[jarhead89x]

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/Fo...n=progresspics

Hey guys I just got done with my first 12 wk program and lost 41 lbs. Where should I go from here? Im guessing down a few more lbs over the next few months? Currently at 207 and no clue where bf sits. What direction would you go in if you were me?

Depends! If you want to slim down for the summer, go ahead and lose a little bit more. If you don't mind where you are right now, bulk up!

[Crazymix]

http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/Fo...n=progresspics

Hey guys I just got done with my first 12 wk program and lost 41 lbs. Where should I go from here? Im guessing down a few more lbs over the next few months? Currently at 207 and no clue where bf sits. What direction would you go in if you were me?

First off great job!!

If I were you I would drop all the weight you desire before trying to rebuild. That is just me. Keep it up bro!

[Crazymix]

Norho Supersport today, oh yay!

[firefox16]

5k complete! woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
even though i dont normally run at all and i havnt ran a 5k in like 6 years it was still much easier than i thought it would be.
took me like 29 minutes tho lol

[00username]

CA checking in. Love it

[Tikibeast]

New evolution created the last California unite thread but hasn't participated in this one much yet

I know, I give him **** lately for his long absences between posts because he used to post all day everyday.

Yeah I hear ya on that one

Same here bro...

morning cali hows everyone doing?

Drivin me up the wall.

Kind of late, but checking in from Elk Grove, CA!!!

Never too late, welcome man!

5k complete! woooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!
even though i dont normally run at all and i havnt ran a 5k in like 6 years it was still much easier than i thought it would be.
took me like 29 minutes tho lol

29min...takes me about that to do 3mi walking (well 32min last time). If I try to run it I'll be flat on my face in a few blocks. Lately my runs have been sucking, out of steam and out of air in a few blocks and sounding like a wind machine.

CA checking in. Love it

Welcome man, what part?

[firefox16]

29min...takes me about that to do 3mi walking

lol i know thats hella slow but GTFO! treadmills dont count