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Yea, maybe a dumb running play by Beckham, but come on, Dunn and Konerko should do better than that. At least a hit to the outfield.

I'm in on this. Lets go with Dayan.

So, on Tuesday I bowled my highest series in the last 4 years and probably my most consistent. I had a 210, 214 and 218. So a solid 642. Definitely had it rolling this week! Now two more weeks left in my season, and I need to hit 600 two more times in order to finish the year with a 188 average. Otherwise, I should be a 187 to finish. Not bad, 7 pin improvement over last year.

QUOTE (flavum @ Mar 23, 2012 -> 04:12 PM) So much for a good start for Axelrod... triple, double, double What are you talking about? Thats a great start . . . Oooo wait, this isn't basketball.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Mar 19, 2012 -> 08:31 PM) This is a pretty hard question to answer... Regardless of what some fitness guru that wants to make money may tell you, when it comes to packing on muscle, it's can be very difficult OR very easy, depending on your natural body type/genetics. Also keep in mind proper diet plays a role. That said, what worked best for me, and for real world reasons that I actually self-tested over a 10 year span (yes, TEN years), is a 5 day split where only 1 major body part is worked per day/per workout. Any/all secondary/assist muscles will not be worked the day before/the day after that major. This gives all majors/minors at least 48 hours to rest/rebuild before being targeted again. The reason for this is that when you target that days major muscle, all of the muscle groups used to perform that particular workout will be 100% rested and ready. Example of major and assist/minor = Chest routines target your chest (major), while your triceps (back 2/3rds of upper arm) and the anterior deltoid (front shoulder muscle) are the minor muscles/assist muscles for that movement. So my breakdown is as follows: Monday : Chest/Abs (minor/assist = tripcep/anterior deltoid) Tuesday : Back (minor/assist = bicep/posterior deltoid) Wednesday : Legs (No cardio on leg day, ever) (no assist) Thursday : Shoulders (minor/assist = arms/various upper back) Friday : Off Day or Cardio Saturday : Arms (minor/assist = shoulders/upper abs/various upper back) Sunday : Off Day or Cardio This split will target and work every major muscle group in your body with 100% efficiency and intensity because none of the muscles used in this split will be tired from a prior workout. People often pretend this doesn't matter and insist on working every muscle at least two times per week...but IMO they are mistaken. For example, if you work chest/arms on the same day, whichever you work first will effect the intensity of whatever you work second because that same muscle was already used during your first routine. This is science, not magic. It takes upwards of 48 hours for a given muscle group to fully recover from a workout. Chest/Back is a feasible 1 day split, HOWEVER, the reason I do not like working 2 majors on the same day is because your body only has so many resources it can expend in a given day...your system is only capable of so much, so if you overdo it, it's inefficient at recovery. I consider this common sense. You wouldn't perform a massive leg workout the day before you plan on running or racing...you're legs would be fatigued before you begin. This same logic is the reason why I'm a believer in this particular split. Instead of doing cardio on Friday/Sunday, you can do it any day other than leg day, which merely extends your time in the gym...BUT, never do intense or long cardio first. Aside from a quick 5-10 minute low-intensity cardio warmup before a workout, do not do your full cardio routine, as all this does is burn fuel, and your intensity level will be lower when hitting the weights. That's not our goal here, since you asked about packing on muscle. If you don't like this split, any other split, and/or your genetic disposition is that of the skinny guy that can eat 50 big macs per day and never gain an ounce of fat, the answer is steroids. Dude, thats a pretty badass routine. Thanks for taking the time to write all that. I just fall into the habit of working my arms a lot, because I want to build those up a bit more than they are. I take breaks but never really knew a good set "routine". I am going to give it a go. My genetics really are screwy, everyone in my family is either normal (not buff persay), or on the overweight side. I'm 6'0" and have weighed between 145-155 for the past like, 7 years. I think steroids are the answer - Just kidding. We'll see how it goes, if anything, it'll be a good routine. Thanks again!

I am starting a "Get Fit" program at work with a few co-workers. Really, I'm not needing to lose weight, AT ALL. I'm actually doing this to gain muscle. I am looking for an awesome routine in order to pack on some muscle. I have a membership at Anytime Fitness, which is great . . . Anyone know a good routine that they've done in order to actually see results when lifting weights?

Well, doing as I said - Making the last 5 weeks worth it. The last three weeks I've had 596, 587 and 625. My average is at a 186 with a few weeks to go. See if I can get even closer to a 190!

Just read that Chris Carpenter has bulging disc . . . I know the Sox probably won't trade Gavin until the deadline, if at all - But there is another possible destination. St. Louis Cardinals eye 'Plan B'

One thing I look forward to - If a young player has a good game, he might not be immediately benched the following game. Hopefully Robin takes advantage of a young player's hot streak. I just remember seeing Morel hit that game winning home run in the middle of the season, only to be benched for Vizquel or something the next day.

QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Mar 5, 2012 -> 12:46 PM) My daughter rollled a 130 game on Saturday. That's 59 pins over her average. The league gives out a free small pop for 25 pins over and free nachos for 50 pins over. She's gotten the free pop a couple of times but this is her first time getting the nachos. She had a 120 in the 10th frame and only needed a single pin to get to 50 over. She ended up picking the 7 pin off clean on her first shot. Then she covered it with a spare. I think I was more nervous than she was. She is 10 and has been bowling for 3 years. She actually started with bumpers when she was 6 but we had to take a year off when I was unemployed. A few weeks back I started noticing her ball literally bouncing off the pins, so I took it into the pro shop and found out it was only 7 lbs. I had always though that it was 8 lbs. So I gave her a 10 lb house ball to see if she could handle the extra weight and it seems to have made all the difference in the world. There's only a few weeks left this year and she'll probably grow a little over the summer so I'm going to let her finish the season with the house ball instead of getting a ball drilled now, then having to get it plugged and re-drilled next season. That is pretty sweet. I can't wait to have kids and hopefully get them bowling. I'm really kicking myself now for not listening to my dad and bowling a lot earlier than this . . .

I kind of forgot about this thread, and I started it! After starting the season smoking hot (for me), I topped at a 192 average in the middle of the season. Then, after struggling to break a 530 series for quite a few weeks in a row, I think I figured something out last week. Shot 596. This week I'm hoping to do well again and see if I can make the last 5 weeks worth it . . . My average is down around a 184 now.

Hey everyone! Not sure if this needed its own thread, but thought I'd try it out anyways. My wife and I are in the process of adoption through a Christian agency. This coming Wednesday is our first of three home studies and then if we get approved after these home studies, we will officially be "waiting parents". Its pretty exciting and overwhelming a little. We have no biological children, just led to go the route of adoption. Just curious if anyone else on my favorite message board has went the adoption path, and if so, if there is any advice out there for me.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Mar 1, 2012 -> 10:45 AM) I appreciate Todd Ritchie because he was a primary contributor to the most significant baseball record I've ever witnessed in person. http://www.baseball-almanac.com/box-scores...id=200207020CHA Wow, crazy. Two things about this, I was at that game as well, awesome game to be at. But then also, I was literally JUST talking about this game with a co-worker about 5 hours ago, was looking at that same baseball-almanac website and then read this. But anyways, least favorite for me was Juan Pierre. Glad he is gone this year.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Feb 23, 2012 -> 12:33 PM) I don't think it gets released until 3/6, so don't go taking this coming Tuesday off! SON OF A . . . Alright. Well, now I need to learn how to read a calendar.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Feb 22, 2012 -> 10:20 AM) The wife pre-ordered MLB 12 for me for my birthday. Pretty ready to play it. Yesterday, for my birthday, my wife bought me a PS3. So I'm finally up with the times! I literally cannot wait for The Show to be released Tuesday . . . I have never been one to do this, but I think I'm taking the day off either Tuesday or Wednesday to just sit and play that game. All day.

I am with you, Alpha. I had to strike out the 10th frame to salvage it from being under 170, then the second game I thought I found my stroke with a 212. Then last game I had three 7-10 splits, ended up with a 151 or something. Rough night.

And how long before this A-ball pitcher is in Cy Young discussions?

Soo, maybe a stupid question but does that mean the new St. Louis manager will manage the All-Star game for the NL?

I've been shooting really well the last three weeks, getting in the 630s twice and a 615 or something. My average is up at 192. I am definitely hoping I can keep it up.

Well, we are now 5 weeks into the season and I have had back-to-back 600+ series. Got my average up to a 188. Anyone else into their bowling season and doing anything good?

I like it! My Santos shirt won't go to waste for awhile, unlike the other ones I have!

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Sep 29, 2011 -> 04:14 PM) Jaime Garcia Kyle Lohse according to ESPN.

I am going with: Yankees over Tigers in 4 Rays over Rangers in 5 Phillies over Cardinals in 3 Brewers over Diamondbacks in 5 Then: Rays over Yankees in 6 Brewers over Phillies in 5 And: Brewers over Rays in 5 Really, thats just what I want to happen. But really, as long as the Yankees or Tigers aren't in the World Series, I'll be happy.

Yea, Tuesday was my first night of the league too. Definitely didn't bowl good. I could come up with excuses, but plain and simple didn't do good. Ha ha. 493 series. Pretty disappointing, but just means my handicap will be high for next week!

QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 1, 2011 -> 02:29 PM) 2.) Rios?? KW should be fired now for picking up Rios. Nobody in baseball wanted Rios. Okay, greg . . . You complain that KW picked up Rios and deserves to be fired. But you defend to the death the man who continues to play Rios AND bat him 4th when there are other options sitting on the bench (Lilli, De Aza)? I know, there is no use trying to understand your love for Ozzie, but like everyone on here, I thought I'd just take a little stab . . .