The Finer Things in Life

antennahead · 05-28-2011, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

Cultured Men Are Happier, Study Finds | Cultural Activities, Health & Happiness | Leisure Activities & Stress | LiveScience

"Men who enjoy taking in the ballet or browsing art museums are more likely to be happy with their lives and satisfied with their health than men who don't enjoy the finer things in life, a new study finds."

"Previous research found that leisure activities can reduce stress and improve mental health"

wow, stop the presses................... I bet they spent a few million in taxpayer & grant money to reach that conclusion

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frost · 05-28-2011, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

"Previous research found that leisure activities can reduce stress and improve mental health"

wow, stop the presses................... I bet they spent a few million in taxpayer & grant money to reach that conclusion

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So, you're not for a government funded study to determine if men enjoy sex?

antennahead · 05-28-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by frost

So, you're not for a government funded study to determine if men enjoy sex?

Only if I can be a test subject

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frost · 05-28-2011, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

If one is going to engage in resistance training, one owes it to oneself to do so in the "cadillac of power racks".

Who makes that? I can't quite make the name out.

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Originally Posted by antennahead

Only if I can be a test subject

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Yeah, dipped into politics just for a second there.

frost · 05-28-2011, 06:58 PM

Looks pretty heavy duty, like something that would be in a full gym.

frost · 05-28-2011, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

My home gym (all EFS/Williams products) has better/more heavy duty equipment than a lot of commercial gyms/"fitness centers". (sorry had to brag a bit since I've worked hard on putting it together.

Red__Zed · 05-28-2011, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

Here's my pride and joy and the love of my life. (been lifting weights since I was 14 and really "training" since I was 18, well over 2 decades of lifting now, both as a bodybuiler and powerlifter ((not at the same time obviously)), my true love is powerlifting though).

EFS 2x2 power rack (built to their specs by Williams Strenght)
EFS 0-90 adj bench (built by Williams Strenght)
Williams Strenght 6x8 platform (2x2 11ga. steel frame w/3/4" plywood topped with 3/4" rubber mats)
EFS Adj. Box Squat box
EFS heavy duty Ab wheel
EFS Blast Straps
EFS Bands (various strenghts)
York Plate Tree
Texas Power Bar
755 lbs of oly plates
Ironmaster Adj dumbells 5-120lbs in 5lb increments
13mm powerlifting belt

I think I listed everything.

Dude that is amazing. I'm jealous

Red__Zed · 05-28-2011, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

thanks bro. It's been my dream for a VERY long time now. Been putting it together over the last 2 years. I wanted/want to only buy once, so I sprung for the best equipment for my purposes. Only need a couple more "big ticket" items and I'll be done.

1. GHR
2. Heavy Duty Dip stand

Word, once my travel settles down and I can buy a house, I plan on building something similar. So much easier to lift without other people around.

hansoac · 05-31-2011, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

Yes, it's the EFS 6x8 lifting platform I listed above. It's a 2x2" 11 ga. steel frame surrounding two 4x6, 3/4" plywood pieces, and the plywood is then covered by 2 4x6, 3/4" heavy duty rubber mats for a total area of 6x8. the frame is the best part since over time as the rubber and plywood wear out, I can swap that out and the frame will last forever. I went with this over just a couple rubber mats since if I miss a heavy deadlift etc, I don't have to worry about damaging the concrete foundation of my house. And it's quieter too so I don't wake the wifey when I'm training at 2 or 3am.

/\ besides all the other reasons (PTSD etc), now that I've got this setup, there is no way in hell I'll ever train at a commercial gym again. It's nice to play the music you want, train whenever you want, not have to clean up after other people, deal with other people etc. If you're serious about lifting and have the space, it's a great investment.

Amen. I workout at a VERY commercial gym as it is close by. It is an Urban Active..training staff is a joke and it might as well be a night club because it is full of a bunch of 19 yr olds who are there to try and hookup.

frost · 05-28-2011, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by antennahead

Nothing wrong with that, that's what the "finer things in life" are all about

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

Here's my pride and joy and the love of my life. (been lifting weights since I was 14 and really "training" since I was 18, well over 2 decades of lifting now, both as a bodybuiler and powerlifter ((not at the same time obviously)), my true love is powerlifting though).

EFS 2x2 power rack (built to their specs by Williams Strenght)
EFS 0-90 adj bench (built by Williams Strenght)
Williams Strenght 6x8 platform (2x2 11ga. steel frame w/3/4" plywood topped with 3/4" rubber mats)
EFS Adj. Box Squat box
EFS heavy duty Ab wheel
EFS Blast Straps
EFS Bands (various strenghts)
York Plate Tree
Texas Power Bar
755 lbs of oly plates
Ironmaster Adj dumbells 5-120lbs in 5lb increments
13mm powerlifting belt

I think I listed everything.

Very stout setup. Is that a pad you have down, or some hard flooring?

babbagandu · 10-03-2011, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

Here's my pride and joy and the love of my life. (been lifting weights since I was 14 and really "training" since I was 18, well over 2 decades of lifting now, both as a bodybuiler and powerlifter ((not at the same time obviously)), my true love is powerlifting though).

EFS 2x2 power rack (built to their specs by Williams Strenght)
EFS 0-90 adj bench (built by Williams Strenght)
Williams Strenght 6x8 platform (2x2 11ga. steel frame w/3/4" plywood topped with 3/4" rubber mats)
EFS Adj. Box Squat box
EFS heavy duty Ab wheel
EFS Blast Straps
EFS Bands (various strenghts)
York Plate Tree
Texas Power Bar
755 lbs of oly plates
Ironmaster Adj dumbells 5-120lbs in 5lb increments
13mm powerlifting belt

I think I listed everything.

sup brah, you aware?

antennahead · 05-28-2011, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

It is, I think Clemson is outfitted by them along with many other collegiate and pro teams.

My home gym (all EFS/Williams products) has better/more heavy duty equipment than a lot of commercial gyms/"fitness centers". (sorry had to brag a bit since I've worked hard on putting it together.

Nothing wrong with that, that's what the "finer things in life" are all about

Red__Zed · 05-28-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FL 4Motion

It is, I think Clemson is outfitted by them along with many other collegiate and pro teams.

My home gym (all EFS/Williams products) has better/more heavy duty equipment than a lot of commercial gyms/"fitness centers". (sorry had to brag a bit since I've worked hard on putting it together.

Thats next on my list to do. Beating most modern gyms isn't difficult though

frost · 05-28-2011, 07:06 PM

I found a couple places selling the "Johnnie Walker Sampler Pack" which has a 750ml bottle of the black, red, green, gold, and blue label for ~$350. Seemed like a good deal at first, since the blue label is ~$185 by itself, but the others are actually so cheap that if you purchased them all separate, you could actually save money, or skip one you don't like.

SmoothZ · 05-31-2011, 06:04 PM

Picked up a bottle of Absente absinthe today.

Going to wait until the weekend to try it.

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