Comments on: Train Your Brain: Achieving Your Fitness Goals Starts in Your Head http://www.primermagazine.com/2008/train/train-your-brain-achieving-your-fitness-goals-starts-in-your-head Not Your Typical Men's Magazine. Sun, 14 Mar 2010 04:35:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Charles Lloyd http://www.primermagazine.com/2008/train/train-your-brain-achieving-your-fitness-goals-starts-in-your-head/comment-page-1#comment-3477 Charles Lloyd Fri, 07 Aug 2009 01:58:18 +0000 http://primermagazine.com/?p=35#comment-3477 The mental always comes before the physical...good blog you got here .-= Charles Lloyd´s last blog ..<a href="http://www.charleslloydfitness.com/10-rules-exercise.html" rel="nofollow">Jul 15, 10 rules exercise</a> =-. The mental always comes before the physical…good blog you got here
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]]> By: Neuville http://www.primermagazine.com/2008/train/train-your-brain-achieving-your-fitness-goals-starts-in-your-head/comment-page-1#comment-849 Neuville Fri, 19 Sep 2008 18:23:08 +0000 http://primermagazine.com/?p=35#comment-849 Actually, I'm 57......I get the heart rate up to about 140 sometimes higher when I row and sometimes on dead lifts. I do 90 seconds between sets. Actually, I’m 57……I get the heart rate up to about 140 sometimes higher when I row and sometimes on dead lifts. I do 90 seconds between sets.

]]> By: Jeff Barnett http://www.primermagazine.com/2008/train/train-your-brain-achieving-your-fitness-goals-starts-in-your-head/comment-page-1#comment-778 Jeff Barnett Thu, 04 Sep 2008 19:23:45 +0000 http://primermagazine.com/?p=35#comment-778 Neuville, sounds like you are somewhat on the right track. What you're doing right: -Major muscle group lifts: deadlift, squats, rowing, and even bench press. Variety: rowing, swimming, lifting Frequency: four times a week is plenty to maintain a healthy physique I don't know much else about your routine, but based on the three tenets of variety, intensity, and frequency, I can only guess that your intensity is not where it should be. What's your heart rate during the most strenuous portion of your workout? For your size, and assuming you're less than about 50, I'd say you need to hit at least 150 bpm. I generally stay around 170-175 bpm, sometimes up to 180-185 bpm. You can get plenty of exercise ideas from crossfit.com. I wish you success, but wishing doesn't matter, because it all depends on you. Let me know if you have any more questions. I am definitely not an expert, but I will help however I can. Neuville, sounds like you are somewhat on the right track. What you’re doing right:
-Major muscle group lifts: deadlift, squats, rowing, and even bench press.
Variety: rowing, swimming, lifting
Frequency: four times a week is plenty to maintain a healthy physique

I don’t know much else about your routine, but based on the three tenets of variety, intensity, and frequency, I can only guess that your intensity is not where it should be. What’s your heart rate during the most strenuous portion of your workout? For your size, and assuming you’re less than about 50, I’d say you need to hit at least 150 bpm. I generally stay around 170-175 bpm, sometimes up to 180-185 bpm. You can get plenty of exercise ideas from crossfit.com. I wish you success, but wishing doesn’t matter, because it all depends on you. Let me know if you have any more questions. I am definitely not an expert, but I will help however I can.

]]> By: Neuville http://www.primermagazine.com/2008/train/train-your-brain-achieving-your-fitness-goals-starts-in-your-head/comment-page-1#comment-775 Neuville Thu, 04 Sep 2008 18:10:19 +0000 http://primermagazine.com/?p=35#comment-775 Jeff, Since your a fitness expert. I have a question about weight lifting. I lift four times a week. 2 days of arms two of legs. Do you have any suggest work outs? With legs I do squats front and or back, lunges, dead lifts and romanian dead lifts. With arms I do decline bench, bench, presses, curls, flys, rows. Mostly theree sets of I use free weights in my basement. Also, I am 57 and row for 30 minutes a day as a warm up. I also walk for an hour and swim a mile when I get a chance.. I am a little overveight, 5'8" 200, but in fairly good shape. Any advice? Jeff,
Since your a fitness expert. I have a question about weight lifting. I lift four times a week. 2 days of arms two of legs. Do you have any suggest work outs? With legs I do squats front and or back, lunges, dead lifts and romanian dead lifts. With arms I do decline bench, bench, presses, curls, flys, rows. Mostly theree sets of I use free weights in my basement. Also, I am 57 and row for 30 minutes a day as a warm up. I also walk for an hour and swim a mile when I get a chance.. I am a little overveight, 5′8″ 200, but in fairly good shape. Any advice?

]]> By: Life According to Bear Grylls | Primer http://www.primermagazine.com/2008/train/train-your-brain-achieving-your-fitness-goals-starts-in-your-head/comment-page-1#comment-153 Life According to Bear Grylls | Primer Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:52:48 +0000 http://primermagazine.com/?p=35#comment-153 [...] can get you started on a fitness plan, whether you want to safely enjoy day hikes or go peak-bagging in the Sierra [...] [...] can get you started on a fitness plan, whether you want to safely enjoy day hikes or go peak-bagging in the Sierra [...]

]]> By: Functional Strength: Fit to Fight, Fit for Life | Primer http://www.primermagazine.com/2008/train/train-your-brain-achieving-your-fitness-goals-starts-in-your-head/comment-page-1#comment-91 Functional Strength: Fit to Fight, Fit for Life | Primer Mon, 16 Jun 2008 05:23:41 +0000 http://primermagazine.com/?p=35#comment-91 [...] This is Part 2 of Jeff’s series on using total body fitness to get into the best shape of your life. Read Part 1 here. [...] [...] This is Part 2 of Jeff’s series on using total body fitness to get into the best shape of your life. Read Part 1 here. [...]

]]> By: BJoans http://www.primermagazine.com/2008/train/train-your-brain-achieving-your-fitness-goals-starts-in-your-head/comment-page-1#comment-88 BJoans Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:44:15 +0000 http://primermagazine.com/?p=35#comment-88 Really good post. Really good post.

]]> By: Stillz http://www.primermagazine.com/2008/train/train-your-brain-achieving-your-fitness-goals-starts-in-your-head/comment-page-1#comment-79 Stillz Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:43:15 +0000 http://primermagazine.com/?p=35#comment-79 Good stuff. The point about getting out of your comfort zone is really important for me to remember - I'm a good athlete, but unless I do stuff I'm not good at (like strength training and dexterity exercises), I'm going nowhere - I'm just keeping up with myself. Good stuff. The point about getting out of your comfort zone is really important for me to remember – I’m a good athlete, but unless I do stuff I’m not good at (like strength training and dexterity exercises), I’m going nowhere – I’m just keeping up with myself.

]]> By: The Midnight Hour - » Writing for Primer Magazine http://www.primermagazine.com/2008/train/train-your-brain-achieving-your-fitness-goals-starts-in-your-head/comment-page-1#comment-64 The Midnight Hour - » Writing for Primer Magazine Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:29:23 +0000 http://primermagazine.com/?p=35#comment-64 [...] in the “Train” section of Primer. The first went up this morning and is titled Train Your Brain. I hope you’ll check it out and find it [...] [...] in the “Train” section of Primer. The first went up this morning and is titled Train Your Brain. I hope you’ll check it out and find it [...]

]]> By: Josef Brandenburg http://www.primermagazine.com/2008/train/train-your-brain-achieving-your-fitness-goals-starts-in-your-head/comment-page-1#comment-63 Josef Brandenburg Mon, 09 Jun 2008 11:32:43 +0000 http://primermagazine.com/?p=35#comment-63 Amen. Bullshit is THE most fattening substance known to man, and most people are FULL of it when it comes to eating better and exercising. Amen. Bullshit is THE most fattening substance known to man, and most people are FULL of it when it comes to eating better and exercising.

]]> By: lawman http://www.primermagazine.com/2008/train/train-your-brain-achieving-your-fitness-goals-starts-in-your-head/comment-page-1#comment-52 lawman Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:21:02 +0000 http://primermagazine.com/?p=35#comment-52 100 per cent agree. Mental attitude is 70% of reaching your fitness goals. If you don't have the discipline to keep going, your diet or your program will accomplish nothing. 100 per cent agree. Mental attitude is 70% of reaching your fitness goals. If you don’t have the discipline to keep going, your diet or your program will accomplish nothing.

]]> By: greg http://www.primermagazine.com/2008/train/train-your-brain-achieving-your-fitness-goals-starts-in-your-head/comment-page-1#comment-51 greg Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:19:16 +0000 http://primermagazine.com/?p=35#comment-51 really inspiring! i'm gonna get to it as soon as i can get myself off the couch! ;) look forward to pt 2. really inspiring! i’m gonna get to it as soon as i can get myself off the couch! ;) look forward to pt 2.

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