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Hey guys, I was reading and I never saw any threads about working out or exercising(healthy body healthy mind). I am to enter BU in Aug04. I bench 2plates+25Lb, I weight 255 Lb with body fat 12% and I'd like to continue my working out habits. I do study like crazy(entering GPA 3.8) and never go out 😛 but very satisfied and confident about how I look. So do u guys think I can keep up with my exercise habits once I start dental school or is the load so much that I am going to turn into a couch potatoe and just eat and study :laugh:
 
I work out all of the time - I am in Sourthen California though 🙂 I am concerned about continuing my routine in dental school too. I'm a female, but I can bench press 10 reps of 100, and I look good! But I don't think we need to worry - if you've already made working out a priority in undergrad you will find time for it again in dental school. My cousin, who recently graduated from UCSF, trained for and competed in triathlons throughout dental school. I plan on following in his footsteps and getting into even better shape! Taking care of your body is so important, and we are planning on being in "Healthcare Professionals" so we should be setting an example. Good luck, and keep it up! 😀
 
Isnt this how porns usually start??? 👍
 
The undergrads at my school at mostly gone (since summer has started already) and I was in the weight room yesterday and it was like half dental students. I know of many people who compete in triathalons several times a week. Basically, if you are a person that enjoys working out, currently does it regularly and finds it important, you will find time to continue once you start school. Similarly those who don't work out regularly will find ways to avoid it.
 
I used to work out all the time, and got down to 9% body fat. No longer as fit or as obsessed at working out as I used to be, but am still active. I love to run and compete in half marathons and will be looking forward to one day running the Boston marathon. I looked at gyms in Boston, like Crunch, and Boston Athletic club, and then another one in the Prudential Plaza that I don't remember the name. NONE seemed to interest me, especially the cost. So I think I will be working out at the YMCA by Tufts....does anyone know how it is?
 
My bro in law just bought me a membership to Bally's Finess center. I hope I will have extra time during dental school to work out. I just restarted my exercise routine. Man.. my muscles were hurt like hell.... 😕
 
claudiadent said:
So I think I will be working out at the YMCA by Tufts....does anyone know how it is?

I dont know how it is, but they do give a student discount. I think as tufts students we have access to the gym on the main campus, but thats in Medford. Dont know exactly how far that is from the NEMC, but you might want to check that place out too.
 
I'm a 2nd year student, about to enter 3rd year. I find time to work out 5-6 days a week for 1.5-2hrs, and maintain a high gpa. As long as you get into a set schedule, you will have plenty of time to work out if you make it a priority. I find it a great release after a long day at school.
 
You should have no problem working out while in dental school. Booshwa is right, I would usually see about half of my class in the gym at night about 3-4 times a week. It all depends on how much of a priority you make it!

Alan Wong, DMD
University of Florida c/o 2000
 
behand said:
Hey guys, I was reading and I never saw any threads about working out or exercising(healthy body healthy mind). I am to enter BU in Aug04. I bench 2plates+25Lb, I weight 255 Lb with body fat 12% and I'd like to continue my working out habits. I do study like crazy(entering GPA 3.8) and never go out 😛 but very satisfied and confident about how I look. So do u guys think I can keep up with my exercise habits once I start dental school or is the load so much that I am going to turn into a couch potatoe and just eat and study :laugh:


damn......do u do those as warm-ups? 😱
That's only my max!!
 
I know a guy who was an emergency resident and still had time to compete at a professional level in cycling. Found time during his week to ride over 30 hours.
 
The Boston Marathon huh? Don't worry about qualifying - you won't, but I will. I'm so enamoured with my sub 3 hour time it makes me sick. But anybody can run a marathon - the ultra's are where it's REALLY at. If you want to do something really hype - try running the South African Comrades Ultra 52.4 mile race.

Jeez, I hope there is time enough to work out - or else my sponsors will drop me like a bad habit, and my friends will slap me like a fontainbleau sloper!
 
yeah i workout. I like to workout one bodypart per day. My favourite things to workout are legs and shoulders... I bench about the same as you Behand, 2 plates on each side + 25, I don't know how much that is..I think around 275, I like to do about 2 sets with that weight, 6-8 reps. I like to warm up 1 set of 1 (135?) plate with 20 reps and then 2 plates (225) and do about 15 reps or so I like to bicep curl with 50-60 lbs in each arm whenever possible, Dr. Badvibes, your cousin saw me do it at the gym!!! I'm not as big as you though not even close, 255 wow you're huge!!!, but I do have about 8-10% body fat, not sure anymore last time I checked was a year ago and it was about 9%. I like to warm up with 20-30 mins cardio. Protein shake with glutamine after the workout. I use whey isolate since I'm partially lactose intolerant and can't take too much dairy.

I try to keep a balanced diet with lots of chicken breast, steak, and brown rice. Egg whites in the morning with oatmeal or cream of wheat and try to eat about 4-5 small meals a day. When I was trying to get big I used to eat 6 meals. Cottage cheese before bed for some reason I don't have problems with eating that at night..hence I am partially lactose intolerant. Now I'm cutting down so now it is 5 meals a day..

Working out is my life, I need it to survive. I can go without class but I can't go without working out. I've skipped class to workout. I go to the gym more than I go to class back in undergrad... I know I can't do the same in dental school but, I will make sure I have time to continue working out..I like to go for 90 mins to 2 hours, 4-5 times a week, but if I am really busy I make sure I fit in 1 hour...
 
I'm going to work out for the first time in like two weeks. The past month has been nothing but studying for finals! Now that things are more calm, I'm going to hit them weights. My favorite workout body parts are the "beach muscles" (chest, bis, and shoulders), chest being my favorite!

So in that spirit, I'm going to do chest today! My routine and goal today:

Flat bench - free weights
1 set - 135 lbs 10X (warm up)
2 set - 185 lbs 8X
3 set - 225 lbs 5-6X
4 set - 225 lbs 4-6X
5 set - 185 lbs 8X
6 set - 135 lbs 8X (cool down)

Incline bench - dumbbells
1 set - 55 lbs 8X
2 set - 60 lbs 8X
3 set - 60 lbs 8X
4 set - 60 lbs 8-10X

Peckdeck machine
4 sets - 100 lbs 10X

Call it a day!
 
Hey Yah-E aren't the abs the most important beach muscle???
 
Yes, of course....how could I forget! And abs..

Well, just got back from my first time working out in about two weeks...here's how I did:

Flat bench - free weights
1 set - 135 lbs 10X (warm up) => No probs
2 set - 185 lbs 8X => No probs, but a little sore after
3 set - 225 lbs 5-6X => 5X, no help!
4 set - 225 lbs 4-6X => 2X no help and 2X with finger help
5 set - 185 lbs 8X => only 4X, too sore!
6 set - 135 lbs 8X (cool down) => 5X, said lets move onto incline

Incline bench - dumbbells
1 set - 55 lbs 8X => no probs
2 set - 60 lbs 8X => 6X
3 set - 60 lbs 8X => 6X
4 set - 60 lbs 8-10X => 5X, then stripped down to 35 lbs 5X

Peckdeck machine
4 sets - 100 lbs 10X => no probs

Needless to say, I didn't meet my goals for the day, but I must say I was pretty pleased that I benched 225 lbs 5X the first set and then 2X the next set on my own without help for not lifting for two weeks. All in all, I was just glad that I went lifted today! Tomorrow, biceps!

When I don't lift in a while, I loose endurance!
 
Reed1978 said:
The Boston Marathon huh? Don't worry about qualifying - you won't, but I will. I'm so enamoured with my sub 3 hour time it makes me sick. But anybody can run a marathon - the ultra's are where it's REALLY at. If you want to do something really hype - try running the South African Comrades Ultra 52.4 mile race.

Jeez, I hope there is time enough to work out - or else my sponsors will drop me like a bad habit, and my friends will slap me like a fontainbleau sloper!


I'm looking forward to doing an full ironman rather than an ultra. Anyone can run, not everyone can put together 3 solid legs of a tri.
 
HuyetKiem said:
My bro in law just bought me a membership to Bally's Finess center. I hope I will have extra time during dental school to work out. I just restarted my exercise routine. Man.. my muscles were hurt like hell.... 😕

Hey Huyet, I don't know how good the weight rooms are at the Veale Centre but since it is already included in the tuition I intend to make this my third home (1st- simulation lab, 2nd- my home) 😀
 
Yah-E said:
Yes, of course....how could I forget! And abs..

Well, just got back from my first time working out in about two weeks...here's how I did:

Flat bench - free weights
1 set - 135 lbs 10X (warm up) => No probs
2 set - 185 lbs 8X => No probs, but a little sore after
3 set - 225 lbs 5-6X => 5X, no help!
4 set - 225 lbs 4-6X => 2X no help and 2X with finger help
5 set - 185 lbs 8X => only 4X, too sore!
6 set - 135 lbs 8X (cool down) => 5X, said lets move onto incline

Incline bench - dumbbells
1 set - 55 lbs 8X => no probs
2 set - 60 lbs 8X => 6X
3 set - 60 lbs 8X => 6X
4 set - 60 lbs 8-10X => 5X, then stripped down to 35 lbs 5X

Peckdeck machine
4 sets - 100 lbs 10X => no probs

Needless to say, I didn't meet my goals for the day, but I must say I was pretty pleased that I benched 225 lbs 5X the first set and then 2X the next set on my own without help for not lifting for two weeks. All in all, I was just glad that I went lifted today! Tomorrow, biceps!

When I don't lift in a while, I loose endurance!

*best Arnold voice*

"you are a girly-man" :laugh:

Nah, I'm just kiddin with ya. That was a good workout. I see you do the pyramid sets, thats what I also like to do. In fact, my workout almost looks identical to yours, except I always do incline, very rarely touch the flat bench.
 
I manage to get to the gym 5 times a week with no problems. I manage to get to the gym 4 times a week during exams though. Frustrating that I miss that one day, but better than not going.Actually, I have on occasion skipped class to go to the gym, but I'm sure I'm not the only one. As someone said,.....if you're use to going to the gym, you'll find ways to make it no matter what. Similarly, those who never go always find excuses for not going......
It's a great stress reliever and you don't feel fat, gross and BLAH just sitting and studying all day long. It gives you a nice burst of energy which you really need amongst all the boring lectures, labs and studying.
 
toysareus said:
Actually, I have on occasion skipped class to go to the gym, but I'm sure I'm not the only one. As someone said,.....if you're use to going to the gym, you'll find ways to make it no matter what.


Guilty as charged!
 
I guess so... !
Well, at least I'm being productive when I skip class!
 
toysareus said:
I guess so... !
Well, at least I'm being productive when I skip class!

**** yah, that?s my favorite justification when I skip a class?..
 
Hey guys, I am glad I posted this massage, as you can see alot of people responding... Anyhow today I benched 3 plates 6x👍 I am happy, since my goal was to do 2 plates one day(when I started), but as you all know this activity is very addictive and you always want more.. I do curl 55-60 Lb (bicepts), 95-100 Lb tricepts(sitting and holding with both hands behind the head)you know what I am talkin about..
I like to do 2 body parts a day but often I find that I am squeezed of time so end up doing one part. My fav body part is my chest. although I have a HUGE tricept. any how I am 6.3' 255Lb for those who are interested, and I do teakwondo, free wrestling. I worked in downtown clubs(door man) for a while, but I quit not long ago..(I was stabed in my right hand)I figured this job is not worthed. any how to cut the story short about my self===> I benched 3 plates today 😎 yohhhooo...... see ya all
 
behand said:
Hey guys, I am glad I posted this massage, as you can see alot of people responding... Anyhow today I benched 3 plates 6x👍 I am happy, since my goal was to do 2 plates one day(when I started), but as you all know this activity is very addictive and you always want more.. I do curl 55-60 Lb (bicepts), 95-100 Lb tricepts(sitting and holding with both hands behind the head)you know what I am talkin about..
I like to do 2 body parts a day but often I find that I am squeezed of time so end up doing one part. My fav body part is my chest. although I have a HUGE tricept. any how I am 6.3' 255Lb for those who are interested, and I do teakwondo, free wrestling. I worked in downtown clubs(door man) for a while, but I quit not long ago..(I was stabed in my right hand)I figured this job is not worthed. any how to cut the story short about my self===> I benched 3 plates today 😎 yohhhooo...... see ya all

You do realize what will happen if you stop working out?? A severe case of man boobs. 😀

Nice work with the 3 plates. For some reason I cant get past a plate and a half. I guess I have to start pumping some roids.
 
you probably dont have a good spot. without I wouldnt do what I am now, once someone is there you know that the weight will not fall on you so you push as hard as you can and that is how u grow.Also he can allow you to get all the negatives. good luck
 
Bickle said:
Nice work with the 3 plates. For some reason I cant get past a plate and a half. I guess I have to start pumping some roids.

You're probably just like me...it's just not in our genes to get big. Yes there are ways, but it takes the perfect diet and protein weight gain etc...but w/ dental school it's hard to get in 6 spaced meals a day etc.
 
The Musketeer said:
Hey Huyet, I don't know how good the weight rooms are at the Veale Centre but since it is already included in the tuition I intend to make this my third home (1st- simulation lab, 2nd- my home) 😀

I havent been to Veale in a while ( I workout at 121 which is a really nice private gym next to veale) but they just got done renovating the weight room and I have been told its very nice.
 
DcS said:
You're probably just like me...it's just not in our genes to get big. Yes there are ways, but it takes the perfect diet and protein weight gain etc...but w/ dental school it's hard to get in 6 spaced meals a day etc.


My goal isnt to get huge. I dont want to be 230lbs. I just want to get a little more cut and gain probably 10 more pounds of muscle.
 
Bickle said:
My goal isnt to get huge. I dont want to be 230lbs. I just want to get a little more cut and gain probably 10 more pounds of muscle.

Like someone said earlier. You need to 1) lift with a spotter and 2) push yourself to do that 1-2 extra reps when you think you cant do anymore (with a spot of course!). Even with a half-assed diet you should start getting some results in a month or two (considering you go 4-5 times/week and work hard).

Good luck!
 
Behand
Your right about the spot thing, if someone is there to make sure you don't drop the weight on you then you give it all you got. NIce job with three plates man whats that 315.

When you wrote what your stats are, were identical. I'm 6'3 260. Wasn't bouncer, but wish I was, minus the stabbings but good money, hot women fo sure. Maxed out at around 295 3 x. I haven't done a max work out.
Hopefully with my Whey protein, drink and fuel X drink, I will be there for sure. Would like to hit 330, and then level off with tone type excersises.

4-5 times a week, and mix in cardio, results guaranteed, and thats with a half ass diet as well.

Anybody on here take Cretene?
 
hockeydentist said:
Anybody on here take Cretene?

I think you meant "creatine".

I firmly believe supplements only work by providing a psychological boost. Your body already produces plenty of creatine from dietary protein.

However, if you need to spend $50 on creatine to hype you up, then go for it. The key is to hit the gym hard and be persistent.
 
I think that it has been widely excepted and proved that creatine and many of the other supplements do in fact work. Hence the use of creatine is either illegal or frowned upon in many professional sports. Even though I don't take any supplements (mainly because I don't know what the long term side effects may be) I do beleive that simple protein shakes should be of no harm what so ever.
 
ShawnOne said:
I think you meant "creatine".

I firmly believe supplements only work by providing a psychological boost. Your body already produces plenty of creatine from dietary protein.

However, if you need to spend $50 on creatine to hype you up, then go for it. The key is to hit the gym hard and be persistent.


While I do agree that most supplements provide a psychological boost, I have seen 1st hand that creatine provides more than that. I was a div1 athlete and saw a lot of my teammates put up a lot more weight, very fast with creatine. It will also add noticable mass to your muscle. The downside, however, is that muscle mass is almost completely due to water retention. Once you stop taking the creatine, you lose whatever you gained. That's why people who take it are more likely to cramp unless they stay properly hydrated. The creatine phosphate in your muscles is enough for only short amounts of high stress work like lifting weights. This was according to our physiology professor in dschool whom was specifically asked about creatine.

I'm not sure who said it, but someone mentioned wanted to hit a certain weight and then change their lifting methods to "tone up". This is a huge misconception regarding weights....that if you lift lighter weights with higher reps it will "tone" your muscles. This is completely false. The only way to "tone up", is to lose body fat so your muscles, which surely are ripped underneath the extra adipose, are then exposed.
 
Creatine, in general, does have a physiological and biochemical function, no doubt. However, I'm saying it is still questionable if ingesting creatine provides any ADDITIONAL benefits other than psychological (and temporary water retention). If anybody has hard proof (scientific study perhaps), I would like to see it.
 
No worries I agree with you, there is hardly any literature on creatine at all other than those ridiculous ads, and absolutely nothing about its long term use effects.

I'd say my experiences, while not research by any means, are pretty reliable for the population taking it. There are about 30 guys on the team, i'd say about 15 took creatine over a period of 6+ms, and every one of they made significant increases in bench press and all other exercise. (more than an ordinary increase in lifts through working out...we had seen their gains over a couple years so we knew what a normal increase for them would be). While I agree that placebo can cause an increase, the gain I saw on this occasion was more than a placebo can be.

Either way, I'm with you, I see no reason to take it. Personally, the only supplement i take is whey protein, and I've been taking it for a while and think it's good for muscle rebuilding.
 
I was taking whey protein shakes too, but I have grown to hate it. Tried a few different brands and they all taste the same, nasty!.

So I just cut the supplement and started eating 2 chicken breasts at lunch.

Just the other day I maxed 275 bench wearing my "Powered by El Pollo Loco" cutoff shirt. :laugh:
 
I will chart how much success, I am going to have, since I am starting up for the summer. 8 weeks of Creatine and protein shakes. If I notice any difference. I will report any significant changes. I'm am curious to see if in fact it will make a difference, I think where I am at now is due to genetics and playing hockey and football during high school.

Wish me luck

I've seen Creatine spelled differently as well. Creatinine like this as well, I know for sure that this creatinine is used as a muscle breakdown marker.
Wasn't sure how to spell it, but you guys know what I'm talkin about.

HD
 
I work out about 6 times a week for at least 45 minutes to get my mind off of things. I usually work out every chance I get. Spring quarter's more laid back so I get more time at the gym. I didn't start working out until my sister started too. She's a workout diva (she goes every single day for about 2 hours) and manages to do well in dental school. I think working out gives you more energy and really eases your mind.

And if the day doesn't go well..

at least you can say that you did something good for yourself...
 
Well I bench about 495. So much weight that my spotter is always worried that some day the bending cast iron bar will split in his face. Yes, thats right! I also curl about 180, almost my whole body weight. My biceps are devastating and closely resemble the peaks of the Perennes'. 😎 Oh, did I forget to mention that you can see Florida in my Triceps. I don't think they make scrubs big enough for me. You can't handle this.
 
Hey All,

I probably work out about 3-6 times a week depending on the week. I used to be a swimmer, so I have been struggling to find something to replace that 1.5 to 4.5 hours a day that I used to spend swimming. I do mostly cardio classes at the gym and I also do the elliptical trainer. I lift weights (mostly legs cause I'm a girl). I do bench presses, but only the bar with high reps. I'll struggle to fit in workouts in dental school though. I love working out though.

Jessica
 
jes1ca said:
Hey All,

I probably work out about 3-6 times a week depending on the week. I used to be a swimmer, so I have been struggling to find something to replace that 1.5 to 4.5 hours a day that I used to spend swimming. I do mostly cardio classes at the gym and I also do the elliptical trainer. I lift weights (mostly legs cause I'm a girl). I do bench presses, but only the bar with high reps. I'll struggle to fit in workouts in dental school though. I love working out though.

Jessica


I was a swimmer as well (swam at unc) and have had a hard time replacing that intensity of working out. I'll run/cycle and lift but have a hard time getting back into the pool. I wish I had as much time to work out now as i did when i saw (4-5hrs a day as you did) but it's hard w/ school. I've taken up triathlons to channel my competitive drive.
 
Ummmm.....creatine. I haven't been on it for about a year, but when I was, the gains were amazing. Coupled with ~100 gms. of additional protein (besides my diet), I was putting on 5 lbs. every week on my flat bench. I maxed out out 290 when I stopped taking it.

Since I started school in August I've lost 15 lbs. Would like to put some of it back on, but kinda like being thin. I'm 6'3 185 lbs. w/ 2-3% body fat, so it probably wouldn't be a bad idea to put on some weight, but it is summer, so gotta keep it cut up. Come August, I'll probably start supplementing again.

On a side note: anybody in here run? I stopped several months ago because of pain (IT band?), and resumed again this past month and felt great until today. Anybody got any recommendations?
 
tbeaven said:
Well I bench about 495. So much weight that my spotter is always worried that some day the bending cast iron bar will split in his face. Yes, thats right! I also curl about 180, almost my whole body weight. My biceps are devastating and closely resemble the peaks of the Perennes'. 😎 Oh, did I forget to mention that you can see Florida in my Triceps. I don't think they make scrubs big enough for me. You can't handle this.
I have the same kind of problem. Innocents bystanders have claimed to see Mount Rushmore carved into my abdominals. Harmless old ladies have been floored by a single, devastating flex of my pecs. It's tough to be in the 500+ benching club.
 
I was wondering Typo. Are we considered dangerous weapons in the eyes of the law? You know like when a boxer signs professional, or a black belt martial artist. If so, your right. It is dangerous to be in the 500+ club. I hope we don't get into any squabbles with our patients b/c we could get arrested.

P.S. I too have that problem with the little old ladies. I have been able to go near my grandmother since I got above 350lbs.
 
In order for a muscle to work, molecules called ATP, are required. This is the fuel for the muscle. The more ATP available to the muscle, the more strength, power and endurance it will have. When the muscle is required to work, the available ATP is used up very quickly, this is when Creatine Monohydrate becomes very important to use. The more creatine available to the muscle, the more energy (ATP) there will be available to allow the muscle to do more work. This is why it is so important that you saturate your muscles with a loading phase of 20-25 grams of creatine for 5-7 days, so you get your ATP levels high and maintain them with 5 grams creatine before and 5 grams of creatine after you train to replenish your ATP levels fast. At these dosages, Creatine Monohydrate will then enter your blood stream and get soaked up immediately, like a sponge, by your muscle cells. The muscle cell then absorbs the creatine, as well as extra water, into the inside of the muscle cell (called cell volumizing), which instantly makes the muscle more rounder, fuller and bigger. NO - This is not water retention. Water retention is when water is retained on the outside of the muscle (a more smoother, puffier look - or better yet the "Roid Look"!) When you bring water inside the muscle cells, which are already 75% water, you will not only get an excellent pump when you train, but it will accelerate the cell to synthesize new protein to increase muscle development and growth! 😎

The end proven results of Creatine Monoydrate are rapid strength increases, increases in endurance and acceleration, faster recuperation times between workouts, decreases of lactic acid build up in the muscle, and increased rapid muscle size due to the increased protein synthesis and increase cell volumeization. The end result is promising for almost anyone who tries Creatine Monohydrate. 👍



😕 However I wouldn't stay on it for long, give some time off once in while..The research has not yet proven any adverse effects but remember 20 years ago research couldn't prove so many drugs to have bad effects.. I have used it previously and believe me it is not all in the head,, it does work(try it for a week)I personally did a study myself and replaced creatine with placebo to the control group and trust me the results were significant...Of coarse you cant generalize to the whole population since my sample size was small but I had to do it to believe its effects..


good luck my dear friends
 
wow you weight about 180 and bench 495(more than 2 times your body body wow) .. that sounds a little unreasonable.. I have never met anybody who was 180 and could bench 500 lol anyhow if you do what you say u do than congrads.. keep up the good work..
 
Behand, I'm glad someone else in hear agrees creatine will definitely bring gains. Unfortunately, most are lost when it is stopped.

In any case, I've read in a few places (not ads, more reputable sources) that the loading phase isn't really as necessary as once thought. Also, for those of you considering taking creatine, there is a liquid kind that is pricy and claims quicker/better absorption, but from what I've read that method of delivery isn't good. It is suggested to use the original powder form w/ a fruit juice, and the loading dose couldn't hurt although i've seen it debated.
 
hey ,, yea I heard about that too.. but I prefer the powder as u mentioned, anyhow yea I have been working out for years so I know that it works for fact,, but as I said before be careful with it just becaus studies have not proved anything it does not mean that it is safe to take... always be critical with every study that shows significant result......
good luck my friend.. 👍
 
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