Monday, March 28, 2016
Jump rope questions?
Jump rope questions?I love to jump rope, what are somethings I can do to prevent injury in future. (like even years) I've ran into some leg pain and knee pain from jump roping, after resting for it to heal, what can I do to try not to run into more injuries in the future? Streches? submitted by /u/Anto52 [link] [comments]
Question about meal timing. (I know it doesnt matter when i eat, theres more to it)
Question about meal timing. (I know it doesnt matter when i eat, theres more to it)So my question is that since your body constantly burns calories, if i wake up at 9 but i don't eat till 3 and next meal is at 8, what happens from 9 to 3. I have no protein in my body so technically my body would burn muscle? Even though i hit my daily protein goal every day it's just I'm curious if i lose muscle from the time of waking up till lunch. submitted by /u/yamiata [link] [comments]
looking for any advice for trying to help my mother lose weight and embrace a healthier lifestyle
looking for any advice for trying to help my mother lose weight and embrace a healthier lifestylei care about my mother's health. she is overweight, and in her 50's. she has gotten to the point where she has trouble losing weight and is seemingly going to stay this way until she passes if changes are not made soon. we've talked about getting healthier; i've gone on walks with her, helped her change her diet a bit but nothing too drastic and nothing that has/will profoundly impact the state of her health. she's very inconsistent and i try to not push her too hard on these issues. what i'm looking for is any advice you guys may have pertaining to helping an unhealthy person not only change, but embrace a healthy lifestyle. i know that i cannot force her to do anything and that she will have to want to change, but i would like to urge her to embrace a healthier lifestyle. i'm planning on talking with her about it tonight. i want my mother to be healthy and happy, and i don't want to lose her. any advice pertaining to how i can help her change or how to approach the situation with her would be greatly appreciated, thanks for reading. submitted by /u/mrnateguy [link] [comments]
Is strength-training bad for a runner?
Is strength-training bad for a runner?I am primarily a runner. However I am looking to do some weight-training due to having a desire to become strong as well. I already have very good calisthenic skills (pushups, pullups, etc). However...I have these fears: Will weight training damage my runner's body and is counterproductive? Do you think becoming stronger is basically a danger to a runner's body? I dont mean that I want the strength training to improve my running (I know it probably wont), I just dont want it to damage my body (which is "optimized" for running although its quite strong due to calisthenics). submitted by /u/ultimatebeing [link] [comments]
Got some extra motivation today.
Got some extra motivation today.Was at the gym - it's squat/RDL/leg press day today. I recently added a ton of volume to my lifts so I was squatting 225 for 8 sets of 5. Anyway, I'm doing my thing, on set 7 and my legs are getting pretty wobbly by this time. Still grinding out the 5th rep. This dude comes in, probably no more than like 165lbs. Never seen him at the gym before. He sets up and does some clean and jerks with the bar - had great form. Keeps adding up and then is doing it with 225. I was like, wtf? That's impressive. Then, he loads up 2 plates and does a quick set of 5 DLs. adds in another set of plates, does another quick set of 5. Adds in another set of plates, quick set of 3. Final 1x1 set of 485lbs. Holy shit. Blew my mind that someone that little (and he didn't look jacked or anything) could pull nearly 5 plates! I took a moment and chatted with him - turns out he used to be a competitive powerlifter and just moved to the area, getting back into heavy lifting after a hiatus. He and I will be deadlifting together later this week - looking forward to learning more! My max is about 355, at 190lbs. Can't wait to get to the 4-plate mark! submitted by /u/H-bizzle [link] [comments]
Squat, 5x5, 165 lbs (Form Check)
Squat, 5x5, 165 lbs (Form Check)On my 6th week of SL, squatting 165 lbs at 149 lbs bodyweight. Would like to know if I'm going too deep or any other concerns that stick out. Thanks in advance. submitted by /u/jiwicharms [link] [comments]
Recovering from shoulder surgery, can I lose fat while not accelerating muscle loss?
Recovering from shoulder surgery, can I lose fat while not accelerating muscle loss?I tore my labrum and had surgery done 10 weeks ago. I've been able to do rows and tricep movements but its really been to just strengthen the atrophied side. Needless to say, everything else other than legs and abs are out of the question. Is it possible in my condition (at 17% bf and want to lose about 7 lb) to burn fat and NOT lose any more muscle than I would have without being in a net caloric deficit? submitted by /u/JerseySeed [link] [comments]
Messed up shoulder, looking for alternatives to bench press and military press.
Messed up shoulder, looking for alternatives to bench press and military press.Dislocated my shoulder last year, coming to terms with the fact that it's never going to heal fully (unless I get surgery). That being the case, I can't really do bench press or military press as it just puts way too much stress on my shoulder. Are there any alternative exercises for chest/shoulder that I can do that aren't high stress on the shoulder joint? (Yes I know I should ask my doctor - I am setting up an ortho appointment soon, but wanted to check if anyone here at least had any suggestions). submitted by /u/chingwang [link] [comments]
Is there a good support community/resource for fitness as a treatment for chronic pain?
Is there a good support community/resource for fitness as a treatment for chronic pain?I have been semi-sedentary all my life without much problem until the last 3 years or so where I've been a full time office worker. I'm experiencing gradually worsening pain in my knees, IT bands, lower back, and sciatica/piriformis syndrome-esque symptoms. I've been to two different PTs and have a list of stretching, light strengthening exercises, and massage/foam rolling. I have a hard time sticking to a routine, because 10+ hours of the day are dedicated to sitting in the office or commuting. At this point I'm fearful of strenuous lifts (squats) and high-impact cardio because I can't conclude what is truly safe, nor can I afford to injure myself worse than I already feel. It would be nice to have a network of folks who are in the same boat. submitted by /u/JuJuJuli [link] [comments]
Losing weight, rep range?
Losing weight, rep range?I am trying to lose some weight and am doing resistance training. Should I focus on a rep range of 6-8 for muscle growth, or a higher rep range for endurance? Which would be more useful in my situation? Thanks. submitted by /u/Ixerli [link] [comments]
Shoulder Impingement Help
Shoulder Impingement HelpA few months ago, I was starting a shoulder routine and must have started too hard, too fast. Felt a twing during lateral raises, saw a PT, impingement. I've since shifted from shoulder exercises to let this reside but am still regularly working out (back, arms, legs) but it's still ocassionally flaring up. My question is: What exercises are ON/OFF limits? I've shifted to a close grip bench, dead lift form is good, no lat pulldowns. What all can irritate an impingement? submitted by /u/Blapoo [link] [comments]
Preparing to bulk. Unsure I'm ready?
Preparing to bulk. Unsure I'm ready?SW: ~175lbs CW: 145lbs Height: 5"6 / 5"7 Gender: Male Age: 25 My goal was ~135ish lbs... but, apart from some stubborn belly fat, I've lost the vast majority of the weight I wanted. Plenty of people giving me compliments & all my fitness friends are telling me I'm ready for a bulk... 10% of me wants to lose the last bit of belly fat. 10% still thinks I've got a lot more fat left to lose... The other 80% wants to bulk, then cut that belly fat at the end. Can someone give me some reassurance here? I've ordered body callipers for measuring bodyfat & will be using them later this week (when they arrive), just to make sure I'm not like 30% or whatever! I guess... I'm just looking for a bit of reassurance, as well as maybe some pointers on bulking? As I've been doing my first ever cut for ~7 months now. I plan to: Start 5g per day creatine (started it today) Recalculate my TDEE Increase calories slowly (like 100-200 more per week) from ~400 deficit to ~300-400 surplus Stay at around 0.66g of protein per lb of bodyweight Not care too much about "clean" bulking, but I don't exactly eat much junk food anyway Any other advice guys? submitted by /u/TheScouseWizard [link] [comments]
Combining multiple different lifts into one lift?
Combining multiple different lifts into one lift?There are several different lifts that seem like they fit together. Two that come to mind are Arnold press and bicep curls. My lifts in both are pretty close. Is there any reason not to combine bicep curls and Arnold press? The new flow is kinda nice. submitted by /u/d0dgerrabbit [link] [comments]
Is a protein shake a important part of trying to make gains?
Is a protein shake a important part of trying to make gains?Hey all, Kind of new to /r/fitness but not new to lifting. I used to lift almost every day due to playing football in high school and then as I got to college I mellowed out and havent been working out as much. As a sophomore now Im looking to start getting back into the game but one question Im very curious about is about the protein intake. Im not trying to be a body builder, Im just trying to get back into shape and look good. How much of a benefit is a protein shake after a workout? Is it worth it? submitted by /u/Moojachi [link] [comments]
Jeans at the gym?
Jeans at the gym?Hey all, So about two weeks ago i began to change the way i eat and have already seen some improvements (9lbs lost). The second part of this lifestyle change involves getting back into the gym. I have a pretty good workout plan set up and am ready to hit it hard. The only problem is, i literally have no gym clothes that fit me anymore whatsoever. Money is extremely tight right now with initial fees and monthly gym costs, so i most likely wont be able to buy some pants for a month or two. This leaves me with two options, dress slacks or jeans at the gym for now. I simply want to know if the gym itself might have a problem with me wearing jeans/slacks. I dont have a problem with looking ridiculous as im doing this for myself and could care less what people think. My main concerns are the gym wont allow me to work out in jeans/slacks for safety reasons (in high school we weren't allowed to wear jeans to gym class for this exact reason). and that wearing jeans will restrict my workout (movement) so I'm wondering if anyone has experience with this? submitted by /u/bitchtits_mcgoo [link] [comments]
Mag-Ort Deadlift Program Party starts this week over at /r/powerlifting
Mag-Ort Deadlift Program Party starts this week over at /r/powerliftinghttps://www.reddit.com/r/powerlifting/comments/4cakup/magort_deadlift_program_party_week_1_of_12/ Hey there. Over at /r/powerlifting we are starting a communal 12 week deadlift program. It's nothing official, just a bunch of lifters performing the same program and recording our progress in weekly threads. If you are interested, head on over, download the spreadsheet and start week 1 this week. submitted by /u/power-lift [link] [comments]
Am I ready for a Push/Pull Split?
Am I ready for a Push/Pull Split?Am I ready for a Push/Pull Split? My goal was to build some decent strength with ICF and then move on to a more aesthetics focused program. I started ICF about 3 months ago with some nice progress at first but now I don't seem to get stronger any more even after deloading :( The only changes I made to ICF were that I left out the shrugs and cable crunches after a couple of weeks (to make the workouts a bit shorter) and that I swapped the bent over rows for pendlay rows a few weeks ago. Since today I stalled 2 times on Bench Press and OHP and 3 times on Squats. I eat around 3000 kcal and 120-160g of protein a day. Since starting ICF I gained ~4kg. My stats: 181cm (5'11), 74kg (163 lbs), 22 years old, Pics Bench 5x5: 67,5kg (149 lbs) Squat (high bar) 5x5: 92,5kg (203 lbs) Deadlift 1x5: 112,5kg (248 lbs) OHP 5x5: 50kg (110 lbs) Pendlay Row 5x5: 60kg (132 lbs) According to the Symmetric Strength Website I hit the Intermediate Level on almost all of the big lifts. So I looked up the other programs in the wiki but i couldn't find a Push-Pull Split. There are only PPL routines but I want to go to the gym only 4 times a week and I don't need an extra leg day. For me Deadlifts, Squats and Calf Raises are enough for my legs (at least for now) and I think you could easily incorporate them into the Push/Pull days. This is also the reason I don't want to do an Upper/Lower Body Split. So does anyone know a program with only Push and Pull Days (4 times a week)? Here is a routine I tried to build by myself: Push Squat 4x5 BP flat 4x5 BP incline 3x8-12 OHP 3x5-8 Skullcrusher 3x8-12 Cable Tricep Extension 2x8-12 Standing/Seated Calf Raises 4x8-12 Pull Deadlift 4x5 Lat Pull Down 3x8-12 (or Pull Ups) One Arm Dumbbell Row 3x8-12 Bent Over Lateral Raises 3x8-12 Barbell Curls 3x8-12 Seated Incline Dumbbell Curl 2x8-12 tl;dr: Should I stick with ICF a little longer? Can I expect some more gains from it or should I move on to another program? What do you think of my Push/Pull Routine? Any suggestions? Or is there a real Push/Pull Program I couldn't find in the wiki? Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/max2406 [link] [comments]
Going Green and Low Carb
Is it possible to eat low carb and vegetarian at the same time? Yes, it is! Check out our new mini-guide: Going Green and Low Carb
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I wrote a guide to help you choose a beginner weighlifting program
I wrote a guide to help you choose a beginner weighlifting programHere’s the guide: How to Choose a Beginner Weight Training Program That You’ll Stick To A couple of weeks ago I wrote a guide on consistently going to the gym that had a pretty awesome response. As part of that response, I had a lot of people ask me about what programs they should start out on. A few people asked in the comments section as well. Now, the /r/fitness wiki has a ton of super useful info, but there are often still posts asking for beginner routines. I think the wiki is a great resource, but it can also be tough to pick a program when you’re faced with so many options. To be clear, I think the most effective program is the one you can stick to. Still, it can be nice to have more information to work with. With that in mind, I wrote another guide (sorry, this one is also long), this time on what you should be looking for in a beginner program. It covers the aspects of a program that help you be consistent, the aspects of a program that get you results, and the types of exercises that a good program includes. Part 1 covers the aspects of a program that help you be consistent: Time: How long does your program take? Complexity: How confusing is your program? Progression: Can you see yourself making progress? Punishment: How do you feel after a workout? Credibility: Do you believe that your program will get results? Reducing time commitments, complexity, and punishment while increasing progression and credibility make you more likely to stick to a program. Part 2 covers the aspects of a program that get you results: A focus on compound exercises Built-in progressive overload Any effective intro program is going to emphasize gradually adding weight to compound exercises. Part 3 covers the main exercise movements that a good program includes: Hinge: Movements that involve bending the hip without much bending of the knees Squat: Movements that involve bending the hip and the knees Push: Movements that push things away from you or push you away from things Pull: Movements that pull things towards you or pull you towards things The programs in the wiki typically have these, but in my experience a lot of beginners sub out exercises that they don’t like. Hopefully understanding exercise categories can reduce that, or at least help pick better exercise substitutions. After that I talk a little bit about unilateral exercises and warm-ups. My guess is that people here will have more opinions about this than they did about my last post. What do you think makes an introductory program effective? submitted by /u/pianoelias [link] [comments]
Form check - Squat, 250lbsx6
Form check - Squat, 250lbsx6This is my 4th set of 250lb squats. My knees turn in when im grinding super hard for my last rep. I guess this is low bar squat as well. I just put the bar where it feels most comfortable. Any critque for improvement would be awesome. 5'5 142lbs http://sendvid.com/dv9s9sb6 submitted by /u/helladope89 [link] [comments]
Make sure you look back when you're feeling unsure of yourself. (Pics included)
When you're feeling stuck, frustrated, unmotivated, and start questioning if this is worth it, look backwards.
Last Easter, I did a lot of sitting. I ate more than I should. I let my SO run around after my 2 year old. I didn't have the energy. I didn't want to really move. This year, completely the opposite.
I wasn't going to post any progress pictures here until I reached my goal weight, but today has been a good day. I got a lot of really nice comments, I felt confident about myself, I played with my daughter. And then I saw this picture that was taken today. It's almost exactly like the picture my SO took of me last year. Unflattering angle and all. But the difference, is like night and day. Everything about today vs last year feels like that.
First selfie in a LONG time I'm not ashamed of.
So look back, and see, you've come a long way. Things are changing for the better, and you will see results. You will FEEL results. And it will be the best feeling ever.
Happy Day, Everyone!!
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