Advice for intermediate NROL-er

Nikolai · 03-16-2009, 02:15 PM

Hi everyone.

I'm not consistendly on this forum and have not completed a training log, but I have completed almost every program in NROL over the years and am quite happy with where I am physically. I've taken breaks due to life's challenges and a bicycle accident. Recently tried Chad Waterbury's Huge in a Hurry but it left me in knots, and I'm not even sure if i want to actually get "Huge in a Hurry" Honestly, at this point I'd just like to focus on stretches, maintaining the body I have and pain free lifting, but I almost feel bored with the NROL programs. Any advice would be great. Thanks everyone!

Nick

jjtrindc · 03-16-2009, 08:32 PM

Check out the Men's Fitness Belly Off Club. Schuler helped create some of those programs. Many of the same basic principles, but the Saturday Challenge can be a butt kicker. Also, check out a blog called Male Pattern Fitness for reviews of other programs out there.

feralBoy · 03-16-2009, 08:41 PM

I did most of NROL as well, and got bored. I was starting to not enjoy the gym. So, I just moved on to something else. I picked up built for show. It is very similar to NROL though, but just a little bit different. Enough to keep me from being bored.

I'd suggest trying something else. You can always come back to NROL later.

I also decided to start jumping rope. It's not lifting weights, but I find it fun to do on my off days, and it's a good change of pace.

samirbk · 03-17-2009, 06:55 AM

Huge in a hurry looks interesting, what was your experience with it, how long did you do it for?

yadmit · 03-17-2009, 08:00 AM

It's been my experience that one will get bored with any program after a while, so throwing something new in is a good thing.

I put NROL down last fall, did a 5x5, and then picked up some kettlebells. Now I'm thinking of going back to NROL for something.

Variety is the spice of life.

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Nikolai · 03-17-2009, 11:42 AM

I started the Huge in a Hurry "break-in" program and perhaps I did it incorrectly. The sets of 35 with quick reps were challenging for sure. I was paying attention to form and speed, as well as appropriate weight for each exercise, I thought. Days after I was in knots. Can't afford to get a massage right now, but I really wanted to get one. Ouch!

So, I only did two work outs in the beginning "break-in" and wasn't sure if I wanted to continue. I've gotten a lot of comment from people though along the lines of "Whoa buddy, just how big you wanting to get?" from co-workers and the person I'm dating. So, I wasn't sure if Huge in a Hurry was even something I wanted to do anyway. I think I'm pretty happy with my size right now.

eastcoastsurfer · 03-18-2009, 07:24 AM

I did most of NROL back when it first came out. Great workouts. I also learned a lot about building my own workouts (wave sets, etc...)

I recently picked up Huge In A Hurry and it's been great so far (I'm 7 weeks into it). Very different from other workouts I have done. The focus on reps is fun and has worked. It also looks like the workout changes up at a minimum every 4 weeks. Make sure to do the break-in and use it as the time to change your mindset. It took me the full 2 weeks to change my mindset from I need 5x5 to I need 25 perfect reps.