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Forum: Mountain Biking
07-13-15, 03:31 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,949
Posted By EthanYQX

There's usually one or two guys around who are...

There's usually one or two guys around who are into rigid. I've been debating it for my DJ bike as well. What do you ride?
Forum: Mountain Biking
07-12-15, 11:06 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,347
Posted By EthanYQX

The Norco Fluid 7.2 fits in that range nicely. I...

The Norco Fluid 7.2 fits in that range nicely. I like my 650B Sight.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-13-14, 05:31 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,602
Posted By EthanYQX

If you're an iron nerd like me, the article page...

If you're an iron nerd like me, the article page on Rip's site is pretty awesome. Couple dozen from Bill Starr about the York Barbell days.

Starting Strength: Articles...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
08-12-14, 08:17 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,602
Posted By EthanYQX

Starting Strength is fantastic. It's Mark...

Starting Strength is fantastic. It's Mark Rippetoe that can be controversial.

Have fun!
Forum: Road Cycling
07-21-14, 08:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,259
Posted By EthanYQX

There's no way I would try and pace a bicycle on...

There's no way I would try and pace a bicycle on a fast descent. I'd be too afraid to run the cyclist over if he fell.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-11-14, 03:10 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,183
Posted By EthanYQX

My issue with them is the skill involved, it took...

My issue with them is the skill involved, it took me forever to learn to clean and I still can't clean what I can front squat. Also, for me personally the fast and deep knee bend contributes quickly...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-11-14, 02:55 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 5,183
Posted By EthanYQX

Crossfit's big hero is Rich Froning. He's totally...

Crossfit's big hero is Rich Froning. He's totally mediocre at everything. Pretty good microcosm of crossfit itself.

In all seriousness the issue with Crossfit is the lack of progression. You...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
07-11-14, 10:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 38,864
Posted By EthanYQX

Goblet squats are best used as an assessment tool...

Goblet squats are best used as an assessment tool and very hard to load to elicit responses in limit strength. I caved forward quite badly doing goblet squats when my mobility was bad. They're also a...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-11-14, 10:16 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,602
Posted By EthanYQX

Yes and no. Limit strength (1RM ability) is a...

Yes and no. Limit strength (1RM ability) is a very general adaptation (which is why it provides great returns athletically) and will help just about anywhere. It's certainly not a direct translation,...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-01-14, 07:42 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,602
Posted By EthanYQX

Squat looks great, depth is fine, knees track...

Squat looks great, depth is fine, knees track well, weight is back. All good! :thumb:
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-30-14, 06:46 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,602
Posted By EthanYQX

Conventional. I would suggest that...

Conventional.

I would suggest that conventional deadlifts are a better lift for a cyclist (and more athletes) but if you lift significantly more weight and make faster progress lifting sumo, that...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-27-14, 04:21 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,602
Posted By EthanYQX

Disclaimer: I am a terrible Oly lifter. The...

Disclaimer: I am a terrible Oly lifter.

The weight looks very light for you, but here's 2 things right off the bat:

-Setup. It's not quite like a deadlift. Start with the bar more over your...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-16-14, 06:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,612
Posted By EthanYQX

Because I'm an idiot, when I was rehabbing the...

Because I'm an idiot, when I was rehabbing the meniscus in my knee I used to schedule all my physio sessions on Monday mornings. I'd get up, go to the gym for a heavy squat workout, and then go to...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-16-14, 05:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,612
Posted By EthanYQX

You have to prioritize for sure. Playing your...

You have to prioritize for sure. Playing your sport will always beat lifting weights. As great as increased limit strength is, it's a very general adaptation.

That said as cycling is primarily an...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-16-14, 05:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,318
Posted By EthanYQX

It's because cyclists and endurance athletes tend...

It's because cyclists and endurance athletes tend to be more well-heeled folks and the majority of rec body builders are high school or college kids. Cycling is a yuppie sport, yuppies have money,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
06-02-14, 06:43 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,318
Posted By EthanYQX

At this point, I think the only way I'd get...

At this point, I think the only way I'd get serious about geared lifting is if I thought it'd get me a 1000lb squat and I'm light years and probably 90lbs of body weight from that. As I get older,...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-30-14, 08:04 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,318
Posted By EthanYQX

Lots of lifters will tell you to do weighted ab...

Lots of lifters will tell you to do weighted ab work every day. If you're losing lifts due to stability or having bike handling issues due to lack of tension in your abs, it's helpful to do that...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-29-14, 04:06 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,318
Posted By EthanYQX

Yoga succeeded in making me slightly less stiff...

Yoga succeeded in making me slightly less stiff the next day when I went to train. So does foam rolling. i quit due to time constraints, not for any other reason.

Like I said already, it's...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-29-14, 03:20 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,318
Posted By EthanYQX

...I didn't post anything that remotely resembles...

...I didn't post anything that remotely resembles the opposite of that. I said strength is the most general adaptation. It is. If you want a stronger "core", the easiest and quickest way to do that...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-29-14, 12:08 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,318
Posted By EthanYQX

multiples of body weights are the closest thing...

multiples of body weights are the closest thing to an even playing field we have. That's the only reason. It's obviously far from perfect but it's nice for a standard.

Non strength athletes...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-29-14, 11:53 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,318
Posted By EthanYQX

Conveniently, the point of diminishing returns...

Conveniently, the point of diminishing returns for strength, in non-strength athletes like cyclists or runners, tends to come right at the point where getting much stronger gets much harder. For...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-29-14, 11:50 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,318
Posted By EthanYQX

No, I am explaining the difference between...

No, I am explaining the difference between training and exercise.

However, most commercial Pilates or yoga classes are taught that way, yes. I have no Pilates experience but a fair amount of yoga...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-29-14, 08:34 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,318
Posted By EthanYQX

As much as I'm enjoying the banter about how I...

As much as I'm enjoying the banter about how I can't get through a Pilates class, let's look at this the other way. Can any of you guys squat twice your body weight? 1.5x? Those are acceptable...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-29-14, 04:54 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,318
Posted By EthanYQX

There are diminishing returns to increased...

There are diminishing returns to increased strength but they're somewhere north of a double bodyweight squat. As long as one understands that lifting is GPP and can't take priority over sport...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-28-14, 07:22 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,318
Posted By EthanYQX

Solid post. Shoulder prehab is one of those...

Solid post. Shoulder prehab is one of those things I wish I learned how to do years ago.

My belt goes on if I'm beat up from sport training and for anything 90% or heavier. I don't see a reason...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-28-14, 06:38 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,318
Posted By EthanYQX

Core Advantage provides a properly laid out...

Core Advantage provides a properly laid out training program using progressive overload, it's just done with bodyweight. The majority of Pilates classes do not. That's my issue with Pilates, not the...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-28-14, 04:47 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,318
Posted By EthanYQX

Pretty much what I've been saying. ...

Pretty much what I've been saying.

Gymnastics is actually one of the few ways to progress strength training with purely bodyweight movements. The disadvantage, of course, is that you have to get...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-28-14, 04:45 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,318
Posted By EthanYQX

You're being rude for no reason again. I have...

You're being rude for no reason again. I have very patiently explained my point already, and you haven't bothered. Read this.

The Important Distinction Between Exercising and Training*|*Mark...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-28-14, 02:44 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,318
Posted By EthanYQX

Explain your concrete progression for strength...

Explain your concrete progression for strength building, in that case. (I.e 10lbs more per week, a faster or longer run each week, some sort of progression) You're restating your first post and not...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-27-14, 08:03 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,318
Posted By EthanYQX

Its not a good approach to training for an...

Its not a good approach to training for an athlete. In fact, it isn't training, it's exercise. It's perfectly fine as exercise, but it's not what the OP or any athlete needs.

In order to be...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-25-14, 07:34 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,318
Posted By EthanYQX

True enough. Although I did the fast bulk thing...

True enough. Although I did the fast bulk thing and I'm still trying to fix it...I need to be 175ish and lift as a 181 ideally. 10 or so lbs away from that right now.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-09-14, 07:35 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,602
Posted By EthanYQX

Good call on the clean, had forgotten it was...

Good call on the clean, had forgotten it was there. I'll be going back to 5/3/1 eventually myself
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-09-14, 07:01 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 176,602
Posted By EthanYQX

The support for Rip generally begins and ends...

The support for Rip generally begins and ends with starting strength. And yep, I agree he's a jackass.

Don't know Carroll's program but Lily's Cube Method is not a beginner program and probably...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-14, 10:35 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,345
Posted By EthanYQX

I'm all for the local guy getting paid, but you...

I'm all for the local guy getting paid, but you do have to offer an advantage for the extra cost. I've decided the advantage is worth the cash to me, not everyone does.

Im looking at a carbon...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-05-14, 10:19 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,345
Posted By EthanYQX

It should be pretty clear that in order to...

It should be pretty clear that in order to survive a LBS has to go above and beyond in terms of service. I'll gladly spend an extra 10% or so for good service, and I don't think I'm alone.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
05-05-14, 10:14 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,318
Posted By EthanYQX

GOMAD is absurd on the face of it IMHO. I don't...

GOMAD is absurd on the face of it IMHO. I don't see a reason to pack weight on like that, that quickly. If you need the calories to recover, fine, but drinking a gallon of whole milk a day because...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-30-14, 05:55 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,318
Posted By EthanYQX

And it will be short lifting sessions that are...

And it will be short lifting sessions that are easy to recover from, as long as you don't add a bunch of dumb stuff like I keep doing for some reason.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
04-25-14, 09:53 PM
Replies: 206
Views: 11,929
Posted By EthanYQX

If it was private property, that can be probable...

If it was private property, that can be probable cause.

It's just easier to hand him your ID and be agreeable. Alternately, make a point of not carrying it on your bike. I never have mine unless...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-22-14, 08:46 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,318
Posted By EthanYQX

Also, you can train every day if you want to....

Also, you can train every day if you want to. Keep your calories high and relax a lot and you'll acclimatize to it pretty quickly. Usually takes me around 2 weeks to be happy at 10 sessions per week...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-06-14, 08:28 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,209
Posted By EthanYQX

I get what you're saying but it's still far from...

I get what you're saying but it's still far from the original topic. There's some validity to the idea of having an identity outside the sport, even for top level athletes (which I am not). I'd still...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-06-14, 07:29 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,209
Posted By EthanYQX

36 hours a week for me. Don't really care how...

36 hours a week for me. Don't really care how much harder than me you work, it's not relevant to the topic at hand.

If you've got a reasonably demonstrable reason not to use protein shakes for...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-06-14, 07:20 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,318
Posted By EthanYQX

I'd highly suggest a good barbell program like...

I'd highly suggest a good barbell program like Starting Strength. Don't do the gallon of milk a day thing, that's absurd. You'll train your core as effectively as possible that way.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-06-14, 07:16 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,423
Posted By EthanYQX

In the 4000 range, depending. 185lbs, 5'8.

In the 4000 range, depending. 185lbs, 5'8.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
04-06-14, 07:10 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,209
Posted By EthanYQX

I was being somewhat tongue in cheek and actually...

I was being somewhat tongue in cheek and actually offering useful advice, but since you decided to be a preachy knob, here we go.

I train twice a day, bare minimum, while working every day. One...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-24-14, 08:09 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,209
Posted By EthanYQX

Whole food is probably better, but who has time...

Whole food is probably better, but who has time for that?

the Musclepharm Combat Powder is my favourite so far. Doesn't dissolve very well though honestly. Use a blender.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
03-03-14, 09:10 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,679
Posted By EthanYQX

Fasted training is fine if it works for her. I...

Fasted training is fine if it works for her. I haven't found anything that I can eat and then do cardio work right after. Gatorade or something is a decent way to get some sugars and stuff in pre...
Forum: Mountain Biking
02-18-14, 03:01 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,289
Posted By EthanYQX

I'd like one as a third bike. A FS trail...

I'd like one as a third bike.

A FS trail bike that I haven't gotten around to buying yet, my current DJ mutt and a fatbike. They look cool to play with.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-24-13, 09:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,610
Posted By EthanYQX

Ah, full complement, nice. I think any bike...

Ah, full complement, nice. I think any bike attachment should work fine with the factory rails.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-24-13, 09:02 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,610
Posted By EthanYQX

Have you thought about a hitch rack? Town and...

Have you thought about a hitch rack? Town and Country is pretty tall, if you're pretty short like I am loading bikes might not be fun. Hitch racks are pretty cheap if you already have a hitch.
Forum: Training & Nutrition
12-16-13, 09:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,010
Posted By EthanYQX

I tend to use "Airdyne" as a catch all term for...

I tend to use "Airdyne" as a catch all term for that style bike, my bad.

Good luck in your searches.
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