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Taurie Posts: 374 Joined: 2003/10/15	2003/12/10, 02:45 PM This morning my trainer said I should do abs more than just twice a week when I see him. He suggested I alternate, do abs one day obliques the next and abs the following etc. He said abs and calves are the only muslces you can train more than once a week. I know I won't be able to train them as hard on days I don't have a trainer since I always feel like barfing when I do them. So what do you guys think about training hard 2 days and light 2 to 3 days out of the week? Isn't this too much?
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/12/10, 03:54 PM Abs and calves are like any other muscle. I wouldn't work them every day,as they do NEED a rest. Calves are strong but still need the rest. There are execises you can do that use those muscles, but as secondary work. -------------- "A will finds a way" Ivan Montreal Canada
	2003/12/10, 04:45 PM read the post from BB1 hes got his stuff TOGETHER :)
Taurie Posts: 374 Joined: 2003/10/15	2003/12/10, 05:11 PM Carivan, I agree with you. I challenged my trainer when he made that statement and he insisted on it. I thought well, maybe if I work them out lightly...but, in all reality...I hate doing abs and even working them out lightly makes me feel ill.
Taurie Posts: 374 Joined: 2003/10/15	2003/12/10, 05:16 PM Has anyone heard of 'abphobia'...I think I suffer from it. I hate the feeling of the contraction...it makes me feel sick. It hurts so much; I do all my sets and reps...then, I stop...but, I'm never sore the next day!@# I don't have this problem with any other body part...it must be in my head.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2003/12/10, 05:42 PM That's ok...there was one guy who posted he hated drinking plain water...made him sick and that he "couldn't stand the taste." Go figure... -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!
Taurie Posts: 374 Joined: 2003/10/15	2003/12/10, 05:53 PM One of my friends is like that. She hates water it makes her want to gag but, she can drink tequila like no other! But at least I do more ab work than she drinks water. Now that is scary!
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2003/12/10, 06:25 PM Taurie...there are good artists, and better artists. I would say the same about trainers. -------------- "A will finds a way" Ivan Montreal Canada
Taurie Posts: 374 Joined: 2003/10/15	2003/12/10, 06:39 PM I'll have to agree with you. My trainer is great but, he definately isn't the authority in training. I know this because he asked me to give up my peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I told him he was crazy. I'll keep him though, I've been getting a lot of compliments from friends and strangers since I've been seeing him.
	2003/12/10, 06:42 PM Taurie, I just can't comment. Why do your posts always do this to me???? -------------- Living well is the best revenge. Charlie
Taurie Posts: 374 Joined: 2003/10/15	2003/12/10, 07:51 PM I have no idea? Are you still blushing from that one post?
Taurie Posts: 374 Joined: 2003/10/15	2003/12/10, 07:57 PM Dammit Charlie! Have you been peeking around in the female discussion forum! Shame on you! It's porch time.
Logger Posts: 126 Joined: 2002/05/02	2003/12/10, 08:53 PM it could b your muscles pushing in on your stomach when they crunch together causing you to feel sick.
	2003/12/11, 11:46 AM No Taurie, nothing salacious here. I was just wondering if your friends thought you looked better 'cause you looked better or 'cause you were with that trainer guy. Seriously though, you should not be nauseus from your ab workout. Abs just don't have to be trained that hard. -------------- Living well is the best revenge. Charlie
	2003/12/11, 12:15 PM PS, I only lurk in the female boards to stay in touch with my feminine side. jdelts posts are making me much more sensitive in my old age. -------------- Living well is the best revenge. Charlie
tenorsaxmandave Posts: 538 Joined: 2003/01/23	2003/12/11, 12:30 PM Chicks really dig sensitive guys, Charlie! TSMD
	2003/12/11, 12:37 PM Yeah, Dave I think so too. I can tell when my wife thinks I'm being sensitive by how often she rolls her eyes at me. -------------- Living well is the best revenge. Charlie
Taurie Posts: 374 Joined: 2003/10/15	2003/12/11, 12:41 PM Oh Charlie, I was just playing with you. And yes, the trainer guy does make a nice accessory. Ha! Doing as few as 8 crunches make me feel ill. I think my muscles pushing in on my stomach makes sense. Thanks logger.
	2003/12/11, 12:44 PM Where else can they push??? -------------- Living well is the best revenge. Charlie
Taurie Posts: 374 Joined: 2003/10/15	2003/12/11, 12:59 PM I'm just saying my stomach doesn't like being pushed...lol. It feel like being punched in the stomach...somewhat
	2003/12/11, 01:09 PM Thats weawy scwewy tawie. Maybee a trip to da doc is in order here. Could be an after effect of that female discussion y'all are havin on another board. -------------- Living well is the best revenge. Charlie
Taurie Posts: 374 Joined: 2003/10/15	2003/12/11, 01:33 PM Didn't I say no peeking! Crunches have always been an issue...however, I am getting another physical in 2 months on account of those little pink poppers. Thank you:)
fryer91 Posts: 441 Joined: 2003/09/29	2003/12/12, 04:58 PM Ahhh, charlies been lookin at the birth control thread. charlie, did you know that they have a birth control pill for guys? It was first introduce in Europe in 1996...Problem is, it is the size of a golf ball. Yep, you put it in your shoe, and it makes you limp.... Seriously though; my wife experienced the same gut wrenching/puky feeling when doing ab work. She would ride the bike for 20 min., and start her ab work, by the time she got done, she was ill....Took pill, no food intake, exercise...Problems!!!....Took pill with a bagel, or toast, or some kinda gross melba toast crap, then exercised, fixed the problem...Hope it may be that simple for you taurie..
Taurie Posts: 374 Joined: 2003/10/15	2003/12/12, 05:11 PM I wish it was...I have oatmeal before my workouts except on cardio days when I don't do abs. I really just think I'm a whiner since, everyone feels there abs contract when they do abs and I'm the only one that finds it unpleasant. I'll have to adopt a new perspective and just accept the feeling of it. Thanks all for the input:)