Janz3n
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Why do some ISP do slow upload speeds? I have two to choose from here and the other one has similar download but awful up load speeds.
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best simple explanation I've seen -
Say you've got 10 lanes on a highway. South is considered download, and North is considered upload. Each is a different frequency/channel to the wiring. The engineers looked at traffic patterns and saw, whoa 99% are traveling south. Let's give 9 of the lanes to the south and 1 lane for North.
Say you've got 10 lanes on a highway. South is considered download, and North is considered upload. Each is a different frequency/channel to the wiring. The engineers looked at traffic patterns and saw, whoa 99% are traveling south. Let's give 9 of the lanes to the south and 1 lane for North.
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that makes sense. one is fiber one isnt.
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...Does anyone have a workout regimen that they do that they could share?
I um
I guess I should start working out, but I don't actually know what I'm doing. I bike and skateboard, but I don't know if those count as workouts.
I um
I guess I should start working out, but I don't actually know what I'm doing. I bike and skateboard, but I don't know if those count as workouts.
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I used to but haven't in a couple of years.
Basically, my plan was like this:
Monday and Thursday: Chest and Tricep exercises
Tuesday and Friday: Back and Bicep exercises (and, I'd also make this my leg day as I didn't want to do 6days in the gym)
Wednesdays: Core and Cardio exercises
Chest and Tris would be things like bench press (I'd change it up between dumbbells and barbell about every 3-4wks to try and push more weight/build muscle), dumbbell flys, dumbbell lying pull overs, 30* incline press, 45* incline press.
Back and biceps would be things like Standing barbell curls, rows, dumbbell back flys, Shoulder shrugs, 45* hammer curls and I would usually throw squats in this routine.
Core and Cardio would be things like Planks (with weight on my back), standing side bends, sitting Russian twists, and 30mins or so minutes on an exercise bike
My break down was something like this:
M/R:
-Dumbbell bench press: 45/45 (L and R) 20xReps, 2x Sets (Heavy weeks: 60/60 18x 3x Sets)
-Barbell Bench press: 90-100lbs 20x 2x sets, (Heavy weeks: 180 5xReps 2x sets)
-Dumbbell lying pull downs (basically, lie on your back (on a bench) and then reach out above your head (as if you're raising your hands) and then raise the weight you're holding to be above your chest (like you've lowered your hands and are reaching out in front of you, but you're still on your back): 55lbs 16x 2x
-Chest Flys: 50/50lbs 20x 3 sets (Heavy weeks: 65/65 5x 3x sets)
-30* Incline Press: 45/45 20x 3x (Heavy weeks (barbell): 140lbs 5x 3x)
-45* Incline Press 35/35 20x 3x (Heavy weeks (barbell): 120lbs 5x 3x)
T/F:
-Standing Barbell Curl: 60lb 18xReps 3x Sets (Heavy weeks: 80lbs 5x 3x Sets)
-Rows: 80lbs 15x 3x (Heavy weeks: 115lbs 5x 3x Sets)
-Dumbbell Back Flys: 15/15 15x 3x (Heavy weeks: 25/25 5x 3x Sets)
-Shoulder Shrugs: 60/60 15x 3x (Heavy weeks: 75/75 5x 3x Sets)
-45* Sitting Hammer Curls: 25/25 20x 3x Sets
-Squats: 140lbs 15x 3x (Heavy Weeks: 170lbs 5x 3x)
W:
-Planks: 35lbs (on the back) hold for 3mins 3x Sets (Heavy weeks: 45lbs for as long as I could, 3x sets)
-Kettlebell Side bends: 60lbs 20x 3x (Heavy weeks: 80lbs 5x 3x Sets)
-Sitting Russian Twists (might be best to look these up than for me to describe them, I hated this exercise): 12lbs 20x 3x (I generally skipped it on heavy weeks as I hated doing it)
-Bike: 300 calories (with a goal of <30mins) 1x set (15mins 29 sec I think was my best overall)
But, find a weight that works for you to start with; don't lift big numbers just to claim you can lift big numbers (that's called ego lifting and leads to injuries). When I started out, I hadn't worked out for years and was using 5-10lb dumbbells, I built up to the numbers I have there from my last recorded routine over the course of about a year. Also, focus on form more than the weight as it leads to better strength conditioning (balance between low weight and high reps vs big weight and low reps - change it up from time to time); don't do momentum lifts (where you do a motion that causes the weight to move via momentum vice slowly lifting and controlling the weight). Regardless, you have to find something that works for you and that you enjoy (otherwise, you won't do it); if you love running, do that on your cardio days. For example, I hated doing the Russian Twists and would often skip them because I didn't enjoy the exercise (even though I know I needed to train my obliques). If you can work out at home, I'd recommend it; I hated going to a public gym (just the process of doing it was annoying); but, when I'm able to do it in the comfort of my own home, without having to wait on equipment, or deal with folks judging me (not saying they were, but, everyone has opinions on how you should do things or how much you should be able to lift), it was always more comfortable to do it in my own home. And, now that there are a million gym influencers, it makes public gyms more of a headache (tripods everywhere, "oh, you walked in front of my shot", blah blah blah), just leave me alone and let me do what I want to do (which is easy at home).
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Janz3n
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My workout is much more random and shitty. lol. i try and bike 2 or 3 days a week. other days i'll only focus on one muscle group. pretty sure i shouldnt do that. i never do my back because it doesnt seem to need it although it would be good for keeping me from getting hurt at work. i only have a bench and adjustable dumbbells, bands and a pull up door way thingy so im limited on what i can do.
this guy up here clearly works out though, listen to him.
this guy up here clearly works out though, listen to him.
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Oooooh. Okay, copying this on my phone!
My apartment has a workout room, but the people that go in there are chiseled Greco-Roman sculptures and I'm not confident enough to go in there and potentially have to make eye contact with attractive people.
So home weights it is!
Lol. I mean, I'll probably only get a few equipment items -- but I feel like I need to start somewhere. What brand adjustable dumbbells you got?
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You don't have to get anything expensive. I can show you what I started with and then transitioned to if you wanted.
The basics are, I started with calisthenics and cheap dumbbells from Target. We had a small bench at the house (nothing fancy, something my wife had that could fold up and also be used as a stepper thing). Once I got to the point that the 15lb dumbbells we had weren't enough, I started using them in combination with resistance bands. Then, multiple resistance bands. Then, I started going to the local YMCA gym. I did that for about 6mos as I researched just what I wanted for my home gym setup. There are TONS of options and they're all the best if you read their BS. But, going to a public gym, I was able to figure out what I liked and what I didn't. In the end, I got some adjustable dumbbells that fit into an entire system and can use them for most everything I need. At least, until I start to lift something crazy big and need to move on to Olympic style plates/barbells (which probably isn't happening).
My home system is primarily a set of Iron Master Quick Lock Dumbbells; we've since expanded that to include other pieces in the system, but it was done over several years. The only disadvantage of the QLDB system from Iron Master is that it is challenging to change weight quickly (compared to other adjustable dumbbell setups) but that only matters if you're doing a super set or training to failure where you need to change weight quickly (wasn't common for what I wanted to do). I'd recommend avoiding things like the Bowflex adjustable dumbbells (or similar such products) as they're known for failing after a lot of use (and folks have had weight plates drop out of them (onto them) as a result); I was really leaning towards the Bowflex Select Tech 1090 dumbbells until I learned I'd need to spend another $300 on aluminum or steel parts to replace the plastic ones that fail). Plus, things like self-contained adjustable dumbbells, you're limited in what they can do. The QLDB setup I bought is more like having traditional weights and bars but it is they're dedicated system (so, you have to drink their kool-aide to a point). Anyhow, find what you like and what works for you, then buy what supports that. Lots of YouTubers doing reviews (I always liked Garage Gym Reviews for helping me decide good/bad products) that can help answer questions you may have or what they're thoughts are on things when they've used a lot more items than you have.
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I have purchased two sets of nuo style dumbbells. They are pretty cheap and require some fixing sometimes but they're cheap. The numbers don't correlate to actual weight though. I tested my first set when I had a scale.
I'd just use the gym you have in the building. Dont worry about other people. If I had access to a gym that was included in my rental I'd use it.
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^ This
I go to Planet Fitness since it's cheaper than some of the other gyms in my area. From time to time I use the gym at my work but it's in the basement (warm in there at times) and not the best equipment but it does the job when I can't make it to the Planet Fitness or have plans that only allow a quick workout.
I guess I have the IDGAF attitude and don't worry about other people. There will always be someone taller than me, more attractive than me (I mean that's tough but ya know
), more muscles than me, better hair than me, nicer teeth than me, ect... I don't let it bother me. Honda - We need to build your confidence so you can just go in there and get your workouts in!
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@Honda-Fan another option out of left field is check out a rock climbing gym. You've got Movement gyms in Dallas, they started under a different name in Baltimore when i learned to climb. The culture in a climbing gym is usually pretty laid back, no one cares if you're climbing the hardest route in the gym or the easiest as long as you're trying, and you'll end up with the people nearby cheering you on as you try to get through a crux.
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^ This
I go to Planet Fitness since it's cheaper than some of the other gyms in my area. From time to time I use the gym at my work but it's in the basement (warm in there at times) and not the best equipment but it does the job when I can't make it to the Planet Fitness or have plans that only allow a quick workout.
I guess I have the IDGAF attitude and don't worry about other people. There will always be someone taller than me, more attractive than me (I mean that's tough but ya know
Honda - We need to build your confidence so you can just go in there and get your workouts in!
I don't know how to turn off the fear -- but you do have a point... I should start by being confident enough to even go to a place to work out
I haven't heard of Iron Master before, but I'll keep an eye out. It sounds like that might be a pretty good set. Rock Climbing
I've never thought of trying to do that -- but it sounds kinda fun
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Honestly, neither had I until I started researching adjustable dumbbells. That's kind of what started my search as I kept buying more individual dumbbells (like I said, the cheap ones from Target). After a few sets, you realize, a) we couldn't go much beyond 15lbs in the style we were getting (would've had to change versions and that would mess with my OCD; plus, the first few were ones my wife had so it started by matching those); and, b) you have to find a storage solution for all of them (3 or 4 sets isn't a big deal, but when you have 8 sets ranging between 2-15lbs, you learn quickly you're going to need a bigger shelf or a different setup). So, adjustable dumbbells (I liked dumbbell workouts more than barbell) became the space-saver solution I wanted. I had a Bowflex before so I was familiar with them as a brand and started by looking at their adjustable dumbbell offerings; but, as I researched and learned about other options, I was introduced to the Iron Master QLDB system I linked earlier. And, comparing them with other options available at the time, it made sense to me that this was the best overall solution for what I wanted to do. You may find you like another product for what you want to do, and that is ok. Plus, kinda like power tools, once you buy into a brand like Iron Master's ecosystem, it's near endless options (not as much as universal Olympic style weight plates and bars, but similar, and typically less expensive and less space required overall); so, that's what we have most of (bench, bars, weights, attachments, etc.). I don't have any of their cable systems or lift racks; but, they do offer those as well. Every now and then, you'll find them on Marketplace for a reasonable price; since I was shopping during COVID, they'd get snatched up pretty quickly (may not be the same now 3-4yrs later) but that is another way to get the same product for less money.
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