sullivan@aqdata.uucp (Michael T. Sullivan) (03/02/90)
There isn't EVEN enough discussion of this going on in rec.sport.misc. I would, however, be interested in a mailing list for this instead. Maybe even being in charge of it, who knows. I really don't think bodybuilding has earned its own newsgroup, yet. -- Michael Sullivan uunet!jarthur!aqdata!sullivan aQdata, Inc. sullivan@aqdata.uucp San Dimas, CA +1 714 599 9992
griffin@blake.acs.washington.edu (Tom Griffin) (03/02/90)
I agree with Michael Sullivan. There has not been enough discussion about bodybuilding in rec.sport.misc to deserve the creation of a new newsgroup. Those proposing this idea should first read the article on how to create a new newsgroup in the news.announce.newusers newsgroup. By the way, I would gladly subscribe to a mail list such as Michael is proposing. To keep the general discussion going, if there is one :-), I have another question for all you iron pumpers. I always do stretches before I work out. Somewhere I read that if you really want to prevent muscle soreness, you should do stretches before AND after a workout. Can you post your stretching routines and tell us why you prefer them (or even why you don't bother to stretch at all). And can a sports medicine expert out there tell us which is best to prevent soreness--stretches before a workout, stretches after a workout, or both? Tom Griffin Internet: griffin@blake.u.washington.edu
scot@cbnewsj.ATT.COM (S.K.) (03/03/90)
In article <6099@blake.acs.washington.edu>, griffin@blake.acs.washington.edu (Tom Griffin) writes: > > To keep the general discussion going, if there is one :-), I have > another question for all you iron pumpers. I always do stretches > before I work out. Somewhere I read that if you really want to > prevent muscle soreness, you should do stretches before AND > after a workout. Can you post your stretching routines and tell us > why you prefer them (or even why you don't bother to stretch at > all). And can a sports medicine expert out there tell us which is > best to prevent soreness--stretches before a workout, stretches > after a workout, or both? > > Tom Griffin > Internet: griffin@blake.u.washington.edu I believe in stretching as part of your warm-up before you work out and for some body parts, like chest and back, I try to stretch after each set, to prevent the muscles from tightening up. For the smaller parts, like biceps, I like to keep the muscles tight in-between sets, so I constantly flex them while resting. I dont do any stretching after a work-out though. Also, since there is no newsgroup, if anyone is interested in exchanging info about bodybuilding, feel free to e-mail me. Im especially interested in info on any supplements others have tried and recommend. One of my peeves (there are many) about bodybuilding is there seems to be no control over these companies that make supplements. It seems like anyone can say whatever the hell they want to get you to buy their products. Dont believe any of the bogus advertisements about products that are "steroid replacements". Lets face it, if there was such a thing as a "steroid replacement" knowone would take steroids. Also, if anyone is into competing, Id like to here from you since I plan on competing this summer, and need all the help I can get. Keep on pumpin' Scott
jfh@rpp386.cactus.org (John F. Haugh II) (03/03/90)
In article <6099@blake.acs.washington.edu> griffin@blake.acs.washington.edu (Tom Griffin) writes: >I agree with Michael Sullivan. There has not been enough >discussion about bodybuilding in rec.sport.misc to deserve the >creation of a new newsgroup. Those proposing this idea should >first read the article on how to create a new newsgroup in the >news.announce.newusers newsgroup. By the way, I would gladly >subscribe to a mail list such as Michael is proposing. Bodybuilding discussions come up rather frequently, actually. Though much of the discussion occurs in specific sports news groups as "cross-training" or "off season training". The less I cycle, the more I "bodybuild". When summer rolls around and I have more good riding weather, I cut way back on my weight lifting. A bodybuilding group might be a very useful resource for people looking to augment their training regimine. -- John F. Haugh II UUCP: ...!cs.utexas.edu!rpp386!jfh Ma Bell: (512) 832-8832 Domain: jfh@rpp386.cactus.org