Shaun Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Hey everyone. My name is Shaun, and I live in Connecticut. I've only been vegan for about a month. I have really no sort of training experience at all, but I really have always wanted to get into it. I want to work for strength rather than size, if that's a possibility. I'm an avid cyclist.. Not in any professional sense at all though.. I ride a fixed gear bicycle around as my main means of transportation, and I plan on getting a touring bike and riding from Connecticut to Washington this summer. I'll most likely ask a bunch of annoying novice questions and bother at least of few of you, but just bear with me and try and be patient! I really am interested in sticking around here... and if you have any tips for me, I'd be glad to hear them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 Yeah I'm actually reading a bit right now before I post any of my questions. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 Welcome! One tip when working for strength as opposed to size is go for lighter weights, but higher reps. And like Jaleel said check out the bodybuilding/strength training section for more info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalBrada Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Welcome Shaun. Feel free to fire away with newbie questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Welcome! Great to have you here. I think we have a few other members from your state too. Enjoy exploring around and post questions, comments, anytime. All the best and welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted December 7, 2008 Author Share Posted December 7, 2008 Thanks! You folks are nice, I think I'll stick around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Welcome! I have to disagree with Hsorlando on the high rep suggestion. If you are going for lifting strength then pushing high weight to failure in the low rep range (4-6) will engage the muscle fibers responsible for strength. If you want endurance strength then go for lighter weights in a higher rep range (15 and above) to engage those muscle fibers. Expect to put on some muscle mass either way. Good luck with your goals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsorlando Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I thought he was talking about endurance strength. Maybe I read it wrong. I just figured as an avid cyclist he'd be more into the endurance part of strength training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 I was wondering if that's what you meant, so I went into a bit more explanation in my post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no_oops Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Where in Connecticut do you live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 Oh no, I'm totally fine by way of endurance, I just want to be able to lift a lot... The thought of being really strong appeals to me, and always has, so I'm finally doing it. And I live in Berlin. It's the very center of the state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no_oops Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Ya. I live about an hour away from you. I live in Newtown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun Posted December 9, 2008 Author Share Posted December 9, 2008 That's pretty awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lean and Green Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Welcome. Check out 'VeganEssential's" journal and perhaps try to contact him for help. Ive lifted for strength too also. Not my goal at the moment but. What DV said, 4-6 rep range but if I could add my own little two cents. I'd start with at least 3 weeks of lifting with med-high repetitions, like say 12-15 before embarking on a low rep range program just so that you can develop some sort of endurance to better help adapt to lifting heavy and in a vigorous fashion in regards to pounding on your tendons and ligaments. Also, rest more (3-5 min) in between lower rep sets as opposed to 45 sec - 2 min. It was the very first thing an accomplished natural bb told me when i was first introduced to weights in high school and it stuck with me. Enjoy the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuc Posted December 28, 2008 Share Posted December 28, 2008 Welcome, Shaun! If you get into weight training, be prepared to gain strength AND size, usually they go hand in hand. Don't worry, it's much more fun being larger! You can never ask too much novice questions. However, it is wise to use the search since many questions have been answered already. But even if you ask questions that have been answered 100 times before, no one will complain about it and you'll be answered briefly. This is a really friendly community, hope you'll fit in well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Im Your Man Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Hi Shaun, and welcome aboard ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tasha Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hi Shaun Welcome. Great to have you here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livedandlost Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Ahh, the famous Berlin Turnpike. I got pulled over once over there, the cop I dealt with was a complete jerk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
no_oops Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 lol. livedandlost, you live in CT too? What part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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