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syNthetic · 19-04-2007, 07:37 PM

Hey guys, I am not 100% sure if im posting at the right section. ( If so, admins just move my post please )

I've been working out for quite a while now. Finally reached the size I want to be. Im happy with my 42cm guns. BUT im not TOTALLY happy yet. I want a more cut look.

Now my question is, would about 20minutes in the sauna everyday after gym give me a more cut look? Or will it simply just make me lose weight?

And no I don't want to do cardio. Simply because it's no fun. I don't have a problem with lifting weights and so on. But the moment gym becomes a ''work'' you lose interist in it. So I want to give the sauna a go.

My specs is :
Height : 1.8m
Weight : 80kg's
Bodyfat : 13% - 17%
Arms : 42cm's

DB · 19-04-2007, 08:02 PM

the sauna will make u sweat which will in turn remove some sub-q water...

this will make u appear leaner... untill u have a drink and some food late and your water levels return to normal!

cardio is ok mate honest!! its summer aswell go for a fast walk around the park perving at birds for 40mins after work.. job done

However a decent diet will cut u up more than anythin else

SportDr · 19-04-2007, 08:56 PM

We debated this a coupla years back, tried to research it but there isn't much out there regarding fat loss, anyway my old thread is here

hth

SD

syNthetic · 19-04-2007, 09:48 PM

You guys just confused me more. I don't want to take the sauna everyday if it's not going to cut me. That seems pretty pointless? Doubt a walk around the block will cut me. :/ So what am I to do now? Eating right is VERY hard when your in a family. Everyone can't eat according to your diet. And cardio is just to much work. I guess I'll take the sauna everyday for about 2 months and see if there is any results.

syNthetic · 19-04-2007, 10:14 PM

This is me...

DB · 20-04-2007, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syNthetic

You guys just confused me more. I don't want to take the sauna everyday if it's not going to cut me. That seems pretty pointless? Doubt a walk around the block will cut me. :/ So what am I to do now? Eating right is VERY hard when your in a family. Everyone can't eat according to your diet. And cardio is just to much work. I guess I'll take the sauna everyday for about 2 months and see if there is any results.

LOL!!

god i feel for u dude..life is so hard!lol

we all have families u learn to cook for yourself if u cook for the whole family u have to cook 2 meals!!

walking around the block wont cut u? what do u use to walk? energy! if u are burning calories while walking and burning more than u are consuming u will drop weight

and i said a fast walk for 40 mins not a doodle around the block

cardio is too much work? i havent even got an answer for that statement

chrisj22 · 20-04-2007, 02:19 PM

You obviously can't be assed putting the effort in to be honest.

Mincing in the sauna won't do anything. You'll come out, weigh yourself & think 'wow, I've lost 5 pounds'...............of water.

As soon as you get home, you'll be so dehydrated you'll guzzle a litre & wake up the next morning to find out that 5 pound is back on.

Good diet & cardio is the key.

Ralphy · 20-04-2007, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by syNthetic

You guys just confused me more. I don't want to take the sauna everyday if it's not going to cut me. That seems pretty pointless? Doubt a walk around the block will cut me. :/ So what am I to do now? Eating right is VERY hard when your in a family. Everyone can't eat according to your diet. And cardio is just to much work. I guess I'll take the sauna everyday for about 2 months and see if there is any results.

Diet is key.
Everyone else shouldn't have to "eat according to your diet". Let them eat what they want and you eat what you want. My brother will be sat there eating sausage in batter and chips, this does not mean I have to!

Prepare to waste 2 months of your life, because you will not lose any fat by sauna usage imo, maybe some water retention in the short-term. If you cant eat right, you wont cut up, end of.

I learnt yesterday (on another forum) of a new method for cardio I intend to follow shortly. 15 mins brisk walking 4 times a day. This is what a championship bodybuilder did last year for his comps and he was in the most shredded condition ever through the 2006 season. "stroking the metabolism" as he calls it. Might be worth bearing in mind, but tbh, sounds like this might be "too much work" for you.

SportDr · 20-04-2007, 02:42 PM

I saw his response to our answers DB and thought, 'why bother' :confused:

SD

shorty · 20-04-2007, 04:53 PM

You only get out of it, what you put into it! - tis true!!

leeston · 20-04-2007, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ralphy

Diet is key.
Everyone else shouldn't have to "eat according to your diet". Let them eat what they want and you eat what you want. My brother will be sat there eating sausage in batter and chips, this does not mean I have to!

Prepare to waste 2 months of your life, because you will not lose any fat by sauna usage imo, maybe some water retention in the short-term. If you cant eat right, you wont cut up, end of.

I learnt yesterday (on another forum) of a new method for cardio I intend to follow shortly. 15 mins brisk walking 4 times a day. This is what a championship bodybuilder did last year for his comps and he was in the most shredded condition ever through the 2006 season. "stroking the metabolism" as he calls it. Might be worth bearing in mind, but tbh, sounds like this might be "too much work" for you.

Huh Ralphy, I dont like what your saying.

Are you saying that battered sausage and chips will not help me get the right type of mass. I may try 'cutting' before it then by walking to the chippy.

What do you think?

LOL

Ollie B · 20-04-2007, 06:11 PM

JUST GET ON THE RUNNING MACHINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...................... .................................................. ...............................................and breathe

COLINSRI · 20-04-2007, 06:19 PM

A 1 hour all body workout on the weights three times a week cuts me up proper....no need for separate cardio.

andye · 21-04-2007, 10:34 AM

mate i have a family and i manage. i do upto 7hrs cardio per week as well as around 5hrs weights! not to mention prepering meals etc.

it isnt easy! this is why most people fail.

jeez, theres atleast 2 competing bodybuilders on here that manage with a family, you want to try getting ready for comp. now that will be a challenge.

i would nt care but you only need to loose about 10lb and you would be pretty lean. i lost 3 stone last year in a little over 5 months and i have a full time job and a family!

chrisj22 · 21-04-2007, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andye

mate i have a family and i manage. i do upto 7hrs cardio per week as well as around 5hrs weights! not to mention prepering meals etc.

it isnt easy! this is why most people fail.

jeez, theres atleast 2 competing bodybuilders on here that manage with a family, you want to try getting ready for comp. now that will be a challenge.

i would nt care but you only need to loose about 10lb and you would be pretty lean. i lost 3 stone last year in a little over 5 months and i have a full time job and a family!

Yep, yep, it's hard prepping with a family. I work all day, after work train & cardio, get home for 7.30pm, have a bath, have something to eat, then start prepping. then it's bed.

Hardly see my bird at all really. My little lad's asleep when I come in, so I see him 5 minutes a day, for 5 days a week.

great isn't it....

19-04-2007, 07:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
syNthetic Newbie Trainer Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4	Sauna Hey guys, I am not 100% sure if im posting at the right section. ( If so, admins just move my post please ) I've been working out for quite a while now. Finally reached the size I want to be. Im happy with my 42cm guns. BUT im not TOTALLY happy yet. I want a more cut look. Now my question is, would about 20minutes in the sauna everyday after gym give me a more cut look? Or will it simply just make me lose weight? And no I don't want to do cardio. Simply because it's no fun. I don't have a problem with lifting weights and so on. But the moment gym becomes a ''work'' you lose interist in it. So I want to give the sauna a go. My specs is : Height : 1.8m Weight : 80kg's Bodyfat : 13% - 17% Arms : 42cm's

19-04-2007, 08:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
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19-04-2007, 09:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
syNthetic Newbie Trainer Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4	Re: Sauna You guys just confused me more. I don't want to take the sauna everyday if it's not going to cut me. That seems pretty pointless? Doubt a walk around the block will cut me. :/ So what am I to do now? Eating right is VERY hard when your in a family. Everyone can't eat according to your diet. And cardio is just to much work. I guess I'll take the sauna everyday for about 2 months and see if there is any results.

20-04-2007, 02:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
SportDr Getting HUGE! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: E-Sussex UK Posts: 2,675	Re: Sauna I saw his response to our answers DB and thought, 'why bother' :confused: SD __________________ I don't like Sports and I am not a Doctor! To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. You expressed and challenged yourself, startled the dozing muscles and welcomed the sweet pain of gain. Boredom begets mediocrity. Enemies both, they deserve swift eradication. Let's hit the weights and build some muscle. Race ya to the bench press. Dave Draper A goal casually set and lightly taken will be freely abandoned at the first obstacle. Zig Ziglar Any advice given is for information only, always seek the advice of your medical practitioner. Use this My Protein refferer code and get a 5% DISCOUNT on your first order! MP2819

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21-04-2007, 10:34 AM	#14 (permalink)
andye 15 stone 10lb Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: hartlepool, north east england Posts: 657	Re: Sauna mate i have a family and i manage. i do upto 7hrs cardio per week as well as around 5hrs weights! not to mention prepering meals etc. it isnt easy! this is why most people fail. jeez, theres atleast 2 competing bodybuilders on here that manage with a family, you want to try getting ready for comp. now that will be a challenge. i would nt care but you only need to loose about 10lb and you would be pretty lean. i lost 3 stone last year in a little over 5 months and i have a full time job and a family!

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