The Official February 2015 Study Group Forum

JackelJ · Post by **JackelJ** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 2:51 pm

nlee10 wrote:
Smallville wrote: Rowing machine is killlller lol my dad got really into it a bit back so we have one at my house, awesome cardio work-out that hits ur muscles nicely (though I dont use it often lol)
but as for the day of, gunna wake up, maybe get in some quick workout and eat breakfast and head out (with some questions to do in my car when I get there)
I recommend getting a foam roller if you don't have. I do that every morning and I feel like a brand new person afterwards.

+1 on the foam roller. It hurts so much when you use it but you feel so good afterwards. I also recommend using tennis balls for the back and shoulder/neck area. It helps relieve stress and soreness from being hunched over from working/drilling all day.

gamerish · Post by **gamerish** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 2:59 pm

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santoki · Post by **santoki** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 3:04 pm

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Dr. Nefario · Post by **Dr. Nefario** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 3:14 pm

I think I'll stick to weight training. If I rolled on the ground like that I might be confused as a beached whale.

PeanutsNJam · Post by **PeanutsNJam** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 3:17 pm

Not mutually exclusive. A good deep-stretching session will make you feel invincible.

One of the few perks of being in China. I can get a quality professional 80 minute deep-tissue massage for around $30 USD. Private room, gentle sound of running water, perfect ambient temperature, and a little Asian man (I have a regular masseuse) to work me over.

Smallville · Post by **Smallville** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 3:19 pm

PeanutsNJam wrote:Not mutually exclusive. A good deep-stretching session will make you feel invincible.

One of the few perks of being in China. I can get a quality professional 80 minute deep-tissue massage for around $30 USD. Private room, gentle sound of running water, perfect ambient temperature, and a little Asian man (I have a regular masseuse) to work me over.

PeanutsNJam · Post by **PeanutsNJam** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 3:25 pm

The first time he massaged me, he basically said "holy shit" in Chinese when he got to my lower back (it's in really bad shape).

Having a regular masseuse is really nice, would recommend. It's like having a regular barber. No need to explain shit, they know exactly what needs to be done.

msp8 · Post by **msp8** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 3:37 pm

PeanutsNJam wrote:Not mutually exclusive. A good deep-stretching session will make you feel invincible.

One of the few perks of being in China. I can get a quality professional 80 minute deep-tissue massage for around $30 USD. Private room, gentle sound of running water, perfect ambient temperature, and a little Asian man (I have a regular masseuse) to work me over.

Preferable to have a little Asian man?

Where in China are you?

PeanutsNJam · Post by **PeanutsNJam** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 3:42 pm

msp8 wrote:
PeanutsNJam wrote:Not mutually exclusive. A good deep-stretching session will make you feel invincible.

One of the few perks of being in China. I can get a quality professional 80 minute deep-tissue massage for around $30 USD. Private room, gentle sound of running water, perfect ambient temperature, and a little Asian man (I have a regular masseuse) to work me over.
Preferable to have a little Asian man?

Where in China are you?

Shanghai. And the women are 4's at best, while the men are much better at their job. Since I'm face down and enduring pain the entire time anyway, I figured I'd just go with the little dude who can get shit done as opposed to the ugly woman who's wasting my time.

msp8 · Post by **msp8** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 3:44 pm

I had the most painful foot massage in China last year... gruesome experience. It was a masseuse, so I'll request a small Asian man next time instead.

PeanutsNJam · Post by **PeanutsNJam** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 3:46 pm

Fuck the foot massages. All hands above the hips, all the time.

lokikoala · Post by **lokikoala** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 3:55 pm

PeanutsNJam wrote:
msp8 wrote:
PeanutsNJam wrote:Not mutually exclusive. A good deep-stretching session will make you feel invincible.

One of the few perks of being in China. I can get a quality professional 80 minute deep-tissue massage for around $30 USD. Private room, gentle sound of running water, perfect ambient temperature, and a little Asian man (I have a regular masseuse) to work me over.
Preferable to have a little Asian man?

Where in China are you?
Shanghai. And the women are 4's at best, while the men are much better at their job. Since I'm face down and enduring pain the entire time anyway, I figured I'd just go with the little dude who can get shit done as opposed to the ugly woman who's wasting my time.

ugh, yeah. ugly women are the WORST. it's like, what's the point, yknow?

Shakawkaw · Post by **Shakawkaw** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:00 pm

PNJ, do you opt for the happy ending as well? I don't know how things work in China. Do you pay extra for that?

The Abyss · Post by **The Abyss** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:11 pm

Foam rollers/balls and lacrosse balls hurt so good. You feel much better afterwards, and they help recovery and to prevent injury.

Dr. Nefario · Post by **Dr. Nefario** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:13 pm

Doing so much worse on most difficult today than the past few days. Studying is getting extremely difficult with so much on my mind.

ETA: anyone have any ideas on how to clear the mind of problems and focus on LSAT

Big Red · Post by **Big Red** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:15 pm

my shoulder is currently home to a knot the size of a golf ball

gotta say it's tough to focus on the lsat as admissions decisions start coming in

Big Red · Post by **Big Red** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:16 pm

RaiderRed wrote:Doing so much worse on most difficult today than the past few days. Studying is getting extremely difficult with so much on my mind.

ETA: anyone have any ideas on how to clear the mind of problems and focus on LSAT

a good lift might help? Sorry to hear about the troubles, hoping the best for you and the fam

PeanutsNJam · Post by **PeanutsNJam** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:28 pm

Shakawkaw wrote:PNJ, do you opt for the happy ending as well? I don't know how things work in China. Do you pay extra for that?

I will never understand how prostitution is preferable to just handling the business yourself with some choice websites.

But hey, everybody's got their fetish.

Rigo · Post by **Rigo** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:31 pm

Dr. Nefario · Post by **Dr. Nefario** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:34 pm

Rigo is there anything you don't use TLS for?

PeanutsNJam · Post by **PeanutsNJam** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:52 pm

Rigo · Post by **Rigo** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:53 pm

sfoglia · Post by **sfoglia** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:57 pm

RaiderRed wrote:
sfoglia wrote:
BP Ben wrote:Hey Feb takers! Just posted some advice in the BP Thread for your final week before the test. I'll be posting final-stretch tips on the regular next week, so check it out if you're interested.
Which reminds me, what are you all doing for exercise the day of? I did yoga in September, was thinking of adding in maybe running...

Also breakfast. Tell me what you are eating for breakfast.

And thank you, Ben, for sharing.
I think I'm gonna go to the gym and use the rowing simulator for a bit. And probably eating a subway steak and cheese with veggies and egg cause I work better with real food in the morning. Also for snack peanut butter crackers and pre sliced apples with water and several Advil.

ADVIL GOOD CALL. I don't think I packed any last time and got a dehydration headache by the third section. Not pleasant.

sfoglia · Post by **sfoglia** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:58 pm

msp8 wrote:
nlee10 wrote: I feel like I won't have enough time to get ready/go to gym unless I wake up super early.
But I'm probably walk around my apt complex just to get the body moving before I drive to my TC.

Breakfast will be my usual oatmeal/protein powder/banana/almond milk and probably a granola bar.
Something similar. If I write (hope I do!), will do my regular routine of pushups, situps, squats, burpees, skipping + eating two nine grain bread w/ organic peanut butter, bit of white stone fruit jam, sliced banana. Will prob add a protein shake as well.

What is a burpee? I feel like I keep seeing that word lately and it means nothing to me.

Smallville · Post by **Smallville** » Fri Jan 30, 2015 4:59 pm

sfoglia wrote:
msp8 wrote:
nlee10 wrote: I feel like I won't have enough time to get ready/go to gym unless I wake up super early.
But I'm probably walk around my apt complex just to get the body moving before I drive to my TC.

Breakfast will be my usual oatmeal/protein powder/banana/almond milk and probably a granola bar.
Something similar. If I write (hope I do!), will do my regular routine of pushups, situps, squats, burpees, skipping + eating two nine grain bread w/ organic peanut butter, bit of white stone fruit jam, sliced banana. Will prob add a protein shake as well.
What is a burpee? I feel like I keep seeing that word lately and it means nothing to me.

a terrible thing