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SolveTheCipher
Just do 100 push ups, 100 squats, and 100 sit ups with a 10km run every day for three years, make sure to eat three meals a day
girlyouthickerthanabowlofoatmeal
Looking at these gifs made me sweaty, I need to get off Fallout.
TheShipsHungInTheSkyInMuchTheSameWayThatBricksDont
Got it, I just need to hump the air in a bunch of different ways and I'll get in shape!
PartTimeAndyDwyer
This is so inaccurate it has to be from buzzfeed
batboy59
Lies! Just max out strength stat at start of the game
rbasta
There are only 11 exercises shown.
twisti
Should you really have your knees extend over your ankles/toes while doing squats ? I learned that that is bad for your knees.
Chemtard
Exactly like @vikkedude said. Knees passing over the toes actually decrease shear stress in the knee joint.
jimmyjabgames
It's not according to my physio. Not engaging your glutes now, thats whole other kettle of fish.
bekreider
If you're obese then I wouldn't suggest lunges (without modifications) or jumping. Your knees will thank you.
Proffesit
Shit like this bothers me so much, it is so misleading to someone who is just trying to get into fitness,
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henkiepenkie2
The best workout routine is finding a sport you actually enjoy.
IhatemyJobKidnapme
I do all of these almost daily. Buns of stteeeel
kmikl
As someone that's had ankle reconstruction in the last 2 years... I'm gonna vomit doing a few of these.
CirB
As someone with knee trouble:I f*cking hate jumping lunges. Those can really f*ck your knees up..
whalexis
Do you have exercises for motivation..
MisterGoodCat
hanging mirrors in your house... :-/
whalexis
HAHAHAHA, I laughed way too much at that one!!!
CupcakeSocial
I can feel my knees cracking.
lordsnods
Insanity? Sean T, ssssGo!!!!
ceeteedee
I'll practice my Glute Bridges while you practice your squats ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
hoboranger
http://imgur.com/DTLliSk you're welcome!
thebesticando
With the exception of the push up and the planks, all of these are exercises that are terrible for someone (me) who has bad knees.
natio2
Or give you a jump start to getting bad knees
housewifecat
Came here to say this! My ortho would have a heartattack if he saw this. He hates lunges- they're terrible for you!
annabanana333
Not just bad...I legit could not do them period. One squat and I'd be on the floor.
ihopenothewasanazi
Do them with proper form and you'll be fine.
ImAnFBIAgentBooBoop
It really depends on the type of "bad knees" you have. ATG loaded squats can actually improve knee/back pains for a lot of people.
GoniMaster
as can the one legged DL's
wwcasedo
If I try atg, even without weight, my ass is staying in the grass. Glass knees have made squats and lunges almost impossible.
Sasstiel
If you ever go to physio they are likely to give you some similar exercises (lunges, squats, wall sits) to strengthen your knees.
thebesticando
Had physical therapy for 5 years. The closest I came to any of these was quarter squats on a balance board.
AllHailNutella
I had bad knees. It was strength training that rebuilt them. Start small and if you can work with a sports Dr.
thebesticando
I have a birth defect in my knees that irritates the nerves. There isn't much that can be done at this point to improve things.
AllHailNutella
That's super unfortunate. Sorry to hear that. Definitely there are varying situations.
thebesticando
On top of which I am hyperflexible in all my joints, but most prominently in my knees. Went to a sports doc in high school, PT for 5 yrs...
thebesticando
At this point, I know my knees, and I know that most of these exercises will make things worse, not better.
kamenhokage
Nope. 100 Pushups, 100 Squats, 100 Situps, and a 10KM run a day, every day, for three years, even when you're sick. Only workout you need.
TheCambridgeKnitter
"only"? I thought I was active, but this puts me to shame...
pnrpikachu
You know it's working when your hair falls out.
NeighborOfSparda
I always love these posts because I get to see all the fitness "experts" talk about what's wrong with it and how theirs is better
thiscannotpossiblygowrong
Well don't you know? If you don't work out EXACTLY right it will be 100% worthless.
mush01
Step 1) have disposable income...
iivoTheZ
But they never show "theirs".
SDGuitar
The reason these "experts" emerge is b/c these posts are demonstrably false. We see it as preying on the less informed, and thus rustles us
V0rpalSw0rd
But no one else really cares except other experts who have a slightly different opinion and proceed to argue about it.
fumble
These posts aren't meant for you. If you expect immediate expert levels from people who currently do nothing; you get ultimate failure.
SDGuitar
Who are they meant for? Those that want advice which will lead to worse outcomes with more effort? This advice is not good for beginners.
Imgonnatipyouwell
If someone who never works out did started doing these would it be helpful to them?
SDGuitar
Yes, but not as effective as other options. Some of the other options are even simpler and thus more likely to lead to positive outcomes.
grovberg
Except that other experts will almost certainly say the same about anything you recommend.
SDGuitar
Not really. There is quite a bit of common ground and best practices. The nature of disagreement is key: most experts would suggest minor
SDGuitar
2. tweaks to each other's plans, as opposed to the "this is complete hogwash" that we regular see on imgur "pop fitness" posts.
GrandHofTarkin
Any movement is good start though.
QuietGiant
One of the worst compilations yet. Clearly aimed at the lululemon crowd and nowhere near a well rounded routine for any level.
StuartReid
You mean the majority?
serella
"Here are a bunch of bodyweight exercises without proper instruction or form correct, you will be fit in no time!"
bluegrassgal
even if these are aimed at people just starting out, then they shouldn't be doin jumping lunges. Fuck you jumping lunges, sincerely my knees
flapperfemmefatale
i'm OK with being in the lululemon crowd, even though their shit is expensive as fuck. i prefer it to the meathead crowd.
kubit
I do think this is better than those 'do 200 crunches' programs, even though this is awful.
justanotheroneofthosegenericlongusernames
Best of a bad bunch
QuietGiant
At least most of those routines aren't arrogant enough to tell you they're all you'll ever need. =/
beeratius
Man how did I ever do like a thousand a day in highschool, I need to go through puberty again or something
mahakalki
I get that this isn't the "only" way to exercise. But its a start for ppl. This and adding cardio can help, right? <- tryin not to be fat
GrahamCanyon
When starting, keep it simple & consistent. Pushups/pullups/elliptical (running can kill joints), add weights asap. Lifting is cardio.
mahakalki
I didn't know lifting is cardio! I have been doing hot yoga, and barre yoga 2 -3x a weekly. But I will start looking at other stuff too than
GrahamCanyon
Yoga's great! Anything that gets your blood pumping is, by definition, cardiovascular. After a few bench sets you're definitely panting.
mahakalki
Thank you so much! I think you have just helped change my life! :-)
QuietGiant
The rawest of basics are present (push ups, sit ups, squats, running) and do help, the rest is just redundant, unbalanced, and/or stupid.
QuietGiant
Here's a couple better ones when ur ready to add weights: http://imgur.com/account/favor">es/cjdeB">http://imgur.com/account/favorites/cjdeB http://imgur.com/account/favorites/p5QCE
mahakalki
Cool! I will check it out. I went from 257 to 200 just by yoga, medicine and nutrition, so far. I may need to tone up soon
Mashedpotatoed
There's a hella lot of cardio in that work out. And there's not a lot wrong with it no.
QuietGiant
It's somewhat aerobic, but the only real cardio there is the running they mention after the fact.
Mashedpotatoed
I would be puffing and panting doing that
kdm36
post something better?
cherrywoodapplesauce
I just ate a medium pizza in one sitting. Am I close?
PoppinLochNessHopster
I ate an x-large in 1 sitting :(
WesternerWithInternetAccess
*in one sitting of the gif play through.
koalamom
Sometimes I think the only part of the body that really likes to be in shape is the mouth
thefurredreich
Yeah - 90 percent of getting fit is diet.
OPFormerlyKnownAsPrince
Yes, yes, we knoooow. You don't exercise, we knoooow
ShowMeYourPitties
Medium? What kind of filthy casual do you take me for?
SerialChillinSpree
Yep. And three more sets, you can do it!!
SerialChillinSpree
And put a little x-tra sauce into it as well.
andrewkane
Me too, what toppings?
KenAdams42
Fat
DrWolvesbane
Drunkenly/Sleepily ordered Maccas. Currently sitting with a fuck ton of burgers. ate all of them. send Help. Do not send a gym membership
CziltangBrone
Purging advised. :/
DrWolvesbane
Miscommunication, Now have BK and 3 bottles of wine. And there is a warm fire outside. Wine is Edelrood, Blend and Fat Bastard
OPFormerlyKnownAsPrince
Honestly, you don't need a gym/workout plan, you need to make a fucking commitment. Walk 15 min/day for 3weeks then come talk to me
AkwardPanda
I walk well over 15 minutes a day, everyday. What do I do now?
BladeRIP
Find a park bench; have a rest ;-)
OPFormerlyKnownAsPrince
All at once? Increase time walking and eliminate processed carbs from your diet eat more eggs
Tvakc
Exactly. I lost 30 lbs and reduced my cholesterol 51 pts by eating one egg plus egg whites every day and cutting carbs and saturated fat.
bigbattaboom
Well eggs are really high in cholesterol, maybe try a lean protein like beans or legumes instead?
OPFormerlyKnownAsPrince
No, eggs. Eggs are the most complete food ever. You can grow a chicken from an egg. Don't worry about the cholesterol, its the kind you need
bigbattaboom
http://breakingmuscle.com/nutrition/the-great-egg-debate-4-reasons-you-need-to-stop-eating-eggs this is just one source but there are many.
justme32
No
OPFormerlyKnownAsPrince
Okay then. Good talk
justme32
Thanks for not pushing me to do it lol
slagath0r
laconic, i like it
chewbaccali
No, don't walk fifteen minutes a day for three weeks. It's virtually useless. Do one lap; 100m sprint, 100m walk, 100m sprint, 100m walk.l
OPFormerlyKnownAsPrince
the safest way to get someone into shape without hurting them is gently easing them into aerobic fitness. Plus its about making a commitment
chewbaccali
ok, prince
OPFormerlyKnownAsPrince
Game, Blouses
nerdhere320
12 exercises none of us are going to do.
backleftwindowseat
Brainchow
That guy can glute bridge me anytime
astronave
Thank you! My glute bridge boner is going crazy.
booberrox
Yes omg I was hoping someone would comment on that! And look at how happy he looks!
hoboranger
YOU'RE WELCOME http://imgur.com/DTLliSk
wazeewa
Favorited so I can forget about it
FierceDruid
Does it just make you feel healthy?:)
badassmuthawhodonttakenocrapoffanobody
You wasted your time, unless you truly do forget about it
brownsugga
Same
morrissimo
*raises glass*
MsCatsby
*to pizza"
MsCatsby
To pizza
ShoopDeDoop
Which shape are you trying to get in with these workouts? Because fit is not one of them.
FrancoUnAmerican
What mean fit to you ? spartan shape or thin but not too much with a bit of tone muscle but not for running a marathon.
ShoopDeDoop
I'm a power lifter, so strength-to-weight ratio. But I consider physique to be important as well, for self image and confidence.
FrancoUnAmerican
that's the point, the only weight i lift is myself and the costco groceries, so for me ( and for a lot of people) this is a good start
FrancoUnAmerican
it's only intended as a start, to get muscles toned and ready for more. That in no way a complete training to look at schwazenneger
Astarael1
There is so much wrong with saying "you only need these workouts to get in shape!" I can't even explain in 140 characters.
Mack1986
Easy none of these increase metabolism. Focused on defining (preexisting?) Muscle
allenagrom
Plus I'm overweight, so starting small with these may show a slight difference and get me motivated.
Meesyona
Agreed. Some of these things you definitely shouldn't do if you can't get into proper form.
apcamanda
Word
AstroFizX
Damn you. MR was fuck yaaa FAVORGEETT. But then I scroll down and it's like peeps are mad so unfavorget.
altraman12
Fermat? Is that you?
kubit
Thank you for saying this.
NewfieScreech
"Help"
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darthhue
Rick you son of a bitch, i'm in
Ihaveamangina
You've just ruined me and my boday
justanotheroneofthosegenericlongusernames
Agreed, the amount of misinformation out there is scary, it's no wonder people struggle to stay/get in shape.
Astarael1
Seriously, I've been heavily into fitness the year or so and studied a lot and when people say stuff like "its this simple!!" I get mad 1/2
Astarael1
Because it isn't that simple. Then people follow these things and they don't get healthy and they just give up.
justanotheroneofthosegenericlongusernames
Exactly! "30 day challenge" and then people get demotivated when they don't see change in 30 days. Also the fact that most of them quote...
justanotheroneofthosegenericlongusernames
... rep ranges that will only be suitable for about 10% of the population. It angers me.
RepostFromLastWeek
Well "If you eat 4000 kcals on daily basis none of there workouts will help you in anyway." fits easily into 140 chars.
flapperfemmefatale
really? i do something similar to this three times a week. add in diet, and i've lost about 30lbs in 5-6 months.
OctoPlusNone
It's another classic "Downvote and forget" exercise post.
FutureHermit
To be fair, in the title he says "to help you get fit".
GuckFoogle
FrancoUnAmerican
That's true, but I didn't says ONLY :)but help you stop being always litteral
obihobit
To be fair, the title doesn't say you ONLY need those. It's just they help along with other things.
GuckFoogle
XenoHorse
I know.. I spend more calories digesting than these exercises... These are warmups, at -best-.
thenorwegianmoose
I actually do five of these as a warmup before I lift weights, so yuup. Warmups.
HnngRightInTheFeels
the caption also says "Those exercises mixed with a healthy lifestyle and cardio can really help you get fit." For most, Cardio is fit.
badassmuthawhodonttakenocrapoffanobody
Now if you add weight to all of them... They're slightly better
Vectron
To us who do sports, yes, but for someone that doesn't they are a major step up from just sitting in the couch at home.
redloki55
yes, exactly, I think people forget a lot of people don't have core down, it is a good start
davepermen
yeah. never did anything. one pushup == nearly blacked out. a few weeks later, 100 pushups a day (10-20 per round), doable.
LuciditY
I started 15 pushups then added 5 each day. 150 easy now
InnocentValley
I feel sad, I have a faulty wrist and can't really do pushups at all. Fuck my wrist, that frickle little cunt.
warjacob
It's so simple! 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, 10 kilometer run and absolutely no AC! But buy a wig, you will need it :/
IDownVoteSelfies
Trading hair for gods-shit-pants-in-front-of-me like strength is tempting. But I think I'll wait a few years, genetics will do the trick :(
MorgothsORing
Already losing my hair so im down to trade!
Leijin
ONE PUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUNCH
mrramsay
No pull ups ever, who needs a strong back
Astarael1
Finally! A workout anyone can do! http://41.media.tumblr.com/c1874d730e3961155a81fd40e983a135/tumblr_nwif69j5iZ1tihzqio1_1280.jpg
Mashedpotatoed
What is AC?
sethfrosttc
Assassins creed
NeverAngel
Ass-Chaps
DonaldFuck
Air-Condition
Mashedpotatoed
So he's saying don't have the AV on when you exercise? Why?
DonaldFuck
I have no idea. Just guessed.
theycallmeMISTERSasquatch
In the film he sleeps in the heat rather than using an air conditioner to make himself comfortable
x410
I didn't ask to be your apprentice just to hear your jokes!
SirLenzalot
You forget to mention eating three meals a day.
GeneralBullshit
ONE might say this will make you PUNCH like a real MAN.
Vivek13
One punch man reference?
SoulExpression
One punch man reference.
beng98
A 10k run would kill me.
warjacob
It's about pacing. A good practice is running with friends and/or playing good paced music to keep you motivated and your mind off the run.
beng98
Thanks man I'll try those.
dubbelu
Can confirm. Did this and went bald.
TerribleHalfAsian
Just started this show. It's amazing!
moshev
You joke, but even doing just that will keep you moderately toned.
allenagrom
To be fair, for somebody like me who doesn't have time to go to the gym, and who works a lone, these are awesome to get motivated with.
Randompersonisrandom
Not trying to sound like a dick, but why don't you have time to go to the gym? 30mins every other day will make a HUGE difference. (1/2)
Ihaveamangina
Bless you Cx I see what you mean but trust me. There's not always time for the gym.. Neither is there money XD
allenagrom
Because I own a small business and I don't have time. I'm either on the phone or doing paperwork. Along with that I work from 6 AM to...
allenagrom
6PM most days, then go home and do tax forms and all of that. I'm a very busy person.
Randompersonisrandom
You don't have to spend hours there. Honestly if you want to get in better shape 30mins with a personal trainer a couple times a week.
GettingSideways
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
GettingSideways
You don't need to spend money to get in shape.
Randompersonisrandom
You're right, but if you know nothing about fitness, you have a much greater risk of severely injuring yourself due to poor technique (1/2)
masterslittleone
Where I lived in Maine there was no gym within 45 minutes of my house......
Mcflyvol
This post blows ass. You need 5 things. Barbell squat, barbell deadlift, barbell bench press, standing barbell overhead press, and pullups.
NoiceSmart
Isn't everyone different? Although I hope to be able to squat/deadlift a lot someday. I have a long ways to go but at least I'm on the road!
TisPityShesAHo
so you have no core strength whatsoever... got it
HighImpactDinosaur
Those are the ones I do, but there's nothing wrong with the ones in the post. Not everyone wants to lift.
Sionas
Barbell rows ain't bad either
kubit
Was going to say this. Together with row the above 5 exercises make up my current program.
Fextrus
Why and how?
HelpaBrotherOut
squat, deadlift, situp, push up(all varieties?), pull up
ZombieJonSnow
Don't forget cock pushups.
HammonCheez
You can't just lift to get in shape, you build muscle under fat
stereotypicalenglishman
And barbell row if you want to work on back more
gb804
Where's the get my ass up from couch/bed/computer chair ?
ihopenothewasanazi
Seven things. All those exercises + weight set + pull up bar or something like it.
ThePotatoBandit
And decent running shoes
Tinatheturtle
Dont forget that last all important thing you need.......motivation
unfo
http://markmanson.net/do-something
coobi
If you plan on doing good you're going to need more exercises than 5. Especially more than dead lifts and bench pressing.
GrahamCanyon
If you're doing sport-specific or advanced training, sure. For someone just starting a strength routine, 5 is plenty.
FutureHermit
You need equipment for all of those. The exercises in the post don't need any, and can be done by beginners, like, with no fitness yet.
FutureHermit
like *me
coobi
And? these "exercises" do jack shit
oldmate30beers69
Replace barbell with dumbell and you have a deal
BuckBoost
Replace dumbbell with taco bell and you have a deal.
lifealerp
No!
CabinetLocke
dumbbell deadlift? dumbbell squat?
maverickquasar
Yes and yes
Mcflyvol
Why would you choose something where you move less weight? Strength is pretty highly correlated with size, given enough calories and protein
oldmate30beers69
Dumbells engage the surrounding muscles and the core. The post is about getting fit, not big
Mcflyvol
And barbells don't? Stabilizers are used in both types of movements and more weight will cause the stabilizers to become stronger.
oldmate30beers69
Barbells use the surrounding muscles less because there is stability through the middle of the bar
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Mcflyvol
Look up Layne Norton.
eabonin
Not true. Depends on how you do it; high repetitions at lower weight will give you definition. where higher weight lower reps give strength
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eabonin
When i do burnouts at the end of my workout.
MoMoney91
Why did you throw barbell in front of every lift? The movement is more important than the weight for someone first starting out
Irishpotatoman
This makes no sense. If you can lift an empty barbell there is something wrong. It's only 20kg.
MoMoney91
These exercises are targeting exactly the type of people who probably can't work with a 45lb bar. Im not trying to argue about this shit
Mcflyvol
Just because you can move more weight. More weight causes more rapid gains.
ImAnFBIAgentBooBoop
Gains *in strength; but I guess the people who do unloaded squats don't aim at strength
ihopenothewasanazi
GAINS BRAH
Lionskull
i would recommend dumbbells at the beginning to strengthen the stabilization muscles first. but right on.
RelativeVelocity
Very true. Dumbbells will emphasize proper form and prevent favoring one side of your body.
MoMoney91
I understand, but if someone's new to it just learning the movements and correct form will be a challenge for them
CousinEddy
They make light bars and Olympic bars. They don't all weigh 45 lbs
MoMoney91
Thank you for that obvious information
edmundo47
Also, not everyone has a barbell, or even dumbells, available
ManlyGirlscout
Getting the correct form down will help prevent injury and allow for proper muscle usage
CabinetLocke
'barbell' doesn't specify how much weight, and doing bodyweight squats/deadlifts/etc will accomplish absolutely nothing for a normal person.
MoMoney91
But the body weight exercises will do something for the person 100 or more pounds over weight.
CabinetLocke
if you're 100+ lbs overweight you need to do cardio. these exercises won't make you lose weight.
MoMoney91
That's a ridiculous statement, you ramp up the number of reps and it becomes cardio. I didn't comment to argue
chewbaccali
Yeah, it'll ruin their knees.
MoMoney91
And adding weight or running wont?
GrahamCanyon
Any progress you can make at bodyweight will be compounded with weights. There's no reason not to weight train besides physical limitations.
StuartReid
You're missing the point - these exercises require no weights therefore no investment or space.
1SimpleFriend
They also require balance. which is stupid to give a beginner. keep two feet on the floor and improvise for weights. Groceries?
CabinetLocke
indeed, but they also get no results.
mush01
As a poor-ass mofo who can't afford a gym or equipment right now, comments like this remove all my motivation to even bother :/
RelativeVelocity
Let me suggest resistance cables then, there are so many different ways to utilize them. They're very cheap also.
CabinetLocke
do you want to get fit/lose weight or get strong? if you want to lose weight, do cardio. if you want to get strong, get a barbell and bench.
GrahamCanyon
There are plenty of bodyweight exercises that are effective, these are simply not them. Pullups/pushups/GHRs & suspension training are solid
CabinetLocke
it shouldn't cost too much second hand and you can do all the major lifts with it.
mush01
Alas, even with the cash, my room can barely fit a bed in it let alone a bench. Serves me right for trying to live in London I guess :(
Dysseus
people forget that sometimes. its not weight as much as its repetition.
MoreJuicethanZeus
That's incorrect. Doing a body-weight movement 100X isn't as effective as one with enough resistance that only 10 reps can be performed.
Dysseus
In the case of body building sure. Lots of people have gotten into shape through body-weight movements.
MoreJuicethanZeus
Surely they have, but that in no way should suggest that, when getting into shape repetition > resistance. That's patently false.
CabinetLocke
actually it is weight and it's not repetition. all repetition will do is make your muscles temporarily puff up due to sarcoplasmic fluid.
Dysseus
My right hand is more muscular than my left, its because I use it for writing and drawing, not because I lift weights.
CabinetLocke
and i bet it's huge and you're making regular hand muscle gainz every month, right?
RelativeVelocity
Repetition is a conditioning exercise and should be incorporated to break through plateaus.
CabinetLocke
lol, i guarantee you no one ever did bodyweight squats to break through a plateau.