Showing posts with label #fittness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label #fittness. Show all posts
Wednesday, April 6, 2016
Can I do a HIIT routine the same day as my Strong Lifts routine?
Can I do a HIIT routine the same day as my Strong Lifts routine?Just getting back in to the swing of things, I've been educating myself and trying to put together a routine. I only have three days a week I can get to the gym, I want to continue to weight train while burning fat. Is doing a HIIT routine like the first one posted here after my Strong Lifts Routine a good way to go or is that too much strain on myself for one day? submitted by /u/Wappyspay_Jerry [link] [comments]
M/23 165lbs - Am I where I should be?
M/23 165lbs - Am I where I should be?Started 5X5 about a year ago - havent been 100% consistant as I travel for work often, but I have been going at. Last May I weighed in at 150 lbs and today I weigh 165lbs at 5'9''. I'm at 230lb squat, 165lb BP and 240lbs for dead lift. I've had to deload by 10% because I was traveling for a week, so these numbers are my historic max. Am I considered "strong" for my size, am I falling behind, should I be lifting more? Opinions? submitted by /u/im00ny [link] [comments]
Ab workout recommendation while on PPL?
Ab workout recommendation while on PPL?I'm asking this on here simply because there's way too many different stuff when I search on Google, and alot of it is bullshit. That, and you guys give solid advice most of the time. So along with my 6 day PPL workout, I want to incorporate some ab work on leg day. The only exercise I know of is planks and hanging leg raises though. Any other important ones? Also how many sets? Any advice and information would be appreciated. Thanks. submitted by /u/FrozenVision [link] [comments]
Do you need complete rest days?
Do you need complete rest days?For example if you do upper body one day and lower body the next, will the upper body grow and recover in the same amount of time as doing no lifting at all the next day submitted by /u/Ubernoobjp [link] [comments]
Program Selection Help
Program Selection HelpSo I've just gotten into powerlifting and wanting to improve my total in general but I'm very confused with what type of program would be suitable. I have a 105kg squat for 5, 80kg bench for 5 and 115kg Deadlift for 5 at 80kg BW and aged 20. In general, I'm a bit confused whether a novice program with linear progression is still good for me and if something as basic are starting strength or greyskull lp would be good or should I move to something with a bit more volume like Candito's LP program. Thanks for any help given. submitted by /u/Darkmaterial95 [link] [comments]
Cut more or do more ab work to be able to see abs w/o flexing?
Cut more or do more ab work to be able to see abs w/o flexing?Flexing, I can clearly see abs. What do you think? submitted by /u/AD_UIUC [link] [comments]
Is there a safe bumper to non-bumper ratio?
Is there a safe bumper to non-bumper ratio?I'm thinking about saving my pennies and buying stuff to start a home gym. Just a bar, a bench, a rack, plates and the heavy duty rubber mat. Thing is, I live in Brazil, olympic lifting equipment is sold as "Crossfit equipment", and ridiculously overpriced. The cheapest bumpers I found are R$ 30 per kilo (R$ 600 for a single 45 lb/20 kg bumper, for reference the minimun monthly wage is R$ 880). Iron plates are considerably cheaper, at R$ 5 a kilo. So, a bumper can safely "bump" to compensate for how much weight in iron ones? Does it matter if the iron plates never touch the ground (no iron 20s, making the bumpers the largest ones and the only ones to touch the ground)? Is it a good idea to buy one, AT MOST two pairs of bumper 20s and fill up with iron 10s and 5s? submitted by /u/LuisGelati [link] [comments]
30 minutes to workout a day. How best can I use this time to improve my fitness/stamina?
30 minutes to workout a day. How best can I use this time to improve my fitness/stamina?Hi, Where I work has a gym for employees. I've gotten into a routine of going daily at lunch time. I have quite a long commute home so don't bother with exercising in the evenings. I'd like to ask a few thing. What could I realistically achieve with 30 mins a day? I would like to improve my physique and stamina and so far have mainly focused on running to get a good mile and 5k time. How can I make best use of the time I have to get the best workout? I'd like to get more upper body strength but also good stamina. Thanks, submitted by /u/matt795130 [link] [comments]
Chocolate milk for post workout?
Chocolate milk for post workout?I've just started working out and I've read that chocolate milk can be great for rebuilding muscle and what not. Is this real and if it is will any chocolate milk do? submitted by /u/jakobion [link] [comments]
Looking for a new Pre Workout to try, recommendations?
Looking for a new Pre Workout to try, recommendations?I have used many pre workouts, such as N.O Xplode, Bullnox, and currently using Dyno. Wanting to Change it up again, curios as to what everyone's using nowadays (and yes I know many people aren't using pre workout at all anymore) Discuss away, thanks! submitted by /u/Timmah232 [link] [comments]
My 2 month journey losing 38 pounds/17.7% body weight (m/24/5'11)
My 2 month journey losing 38 pounds/17.7% body weight (m/24/5'11)Can be summed up here, curious what you guys think. http://bobbyjewell.com/2016/04/05/38-pounds-in-2-months/ submitted by /u/Since_i_am_23 [link] [comments]
Couch to 5k. This fat dude can run!
Couch to 5k. This fat dude can run!250 lbs 6' %35 body fat. I just ran my first 5k after 3 months of blood, sweat, tears, tear, tears, and sweat. 29 minutes is slow, but faster than my TV could run it. To all of you other pre-skinnys. There is nothing like accomplishing something your out of shape, but thin friends cant even do. There's nothing like turning on the TV and watching your favorite show, after you've put in the work. There is nothing like running to strip the guilt from you. There's nothing like you in this world. I'm pumped baby! TL;DR #$%* Yea! submitted by /u/dread_pirate_bobert [link] [comments]
Bent Over Row
Bent Over RowIm a couple months into SL 5x5 and my bent over row is starting to fall apart. I had great form until it started getting heavier, now i cant seem to lift properly. Am i supposed to de-load? If so, how does that work? How much weight do I take off? Ive read 10% but im only rowing 110lbs. Sorry if its a stupid question but its the only movement im having issues with. Any advice here? submitted by /u/Cantcallit [link] [comments]
Pain in legs after jump rope. How can I better my endurance?
Pain in legs after jump rope. How can I better my endurance?Hello. I'm not very fit but decided to do something about it and lose some weight. I'm 22 years old, 5'9" tall, and I weigh 176 lbs. Two months ago I bought a jumping rope and I have been jumping around every third day since. I have also been doing push-ups (went from struggling with 10 to doing 30 pretty easily now!) and some crunches also. It has been very good for me, and I have lost about 8-10 pounds in these months. However, I can still only jump for around 10-15 minutes at a time and I feel that I don't get any progress. I have to stop not because I am out of breath, but becose my legs starts hurting. After a jumping session my legs hurt and they take a couple of days to recover. I would say that the pain is on the front and sides of my leg, under the knee but over my ankle. I do use running shoes when I jump, and I jump on the balls of my feet, not my heels. Am I doing something wrong? How can I make it better? I would like to jump for far longer periods of time and I feel like I could do it for far longer if it wasnt for the leg pain. Thank you! (PS: Sorry for typos and wrong words - english is not my native language) submitted by /u/kakeflekk [link] [comments]
Can't do squats because of a medical reason
Can't do squats because of a medical reasonAs the titles says: I am not allowed to do squats by my doctor. I should not stress my back too much. (I am not saying this because I don't want to do squats. I love squats but they're not good for my back) What are some good subtitutes for squats? Thanks in advance! submitted by /u/bojanto [link] [comments]
First time poster looking for strength training advice!
First time poster looking for strength training advice!Hello there! I am a first time poster to this forum and I am hoping this community can give me some tips on building muscle! First, some background: I am 25, female, and in the process of losing weight. I started at 142, I am down to 125, and my goal weight (for fat loss/cutting) is 115. With my goal weight fast approaching, I am trying to learn more about how to build muscle/bulk without just getting fatter again! I already strength train about 4-5 days per week, but know that I am not building much due to my high calorie deficit. However, I know that when I hit my fat loss/size goal I will want to start focusing on building muscle in my arms, shoulders, abs and working toward a bigger, toned butt! I don't want the skinny-fat look! But I also don't know much about how to increase my calories in such a way that I will build muscle without just getting fat instead. So...that's my deal. I would really appreciate advice and insight as I look forward to the next phase of my fitness journey! Thanks! submitted by /u/ctrloccurs [link] [comments]
RATE MY PLAN (with pics, measurements, diet)! Open to suggestions!
RATE MY PLAN (with pics, measurements, diet)! Open to suggestions!Hey people! So I'm getting back in the game since the it's spring and I love the weather. I want to get back in shape again and here are my ideas how to do that. First I'm 27 male and I'm 1.84 m (6 Feet) and my current weight is 80 kg (176 lbs). Generally I would say that I don't have an emposing physyqe and I've never aimed to look like a WWF wrestler. I just want to get into respectable shape that people will admire - to me that means - ABS sticking out and having nice arms and shoulders. I'm aiming for the the soccer player look (something like that: http://www.herinterest.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/30-Hottest-Soccer-Players-Of-All-Time_11.jpg When I was in the best shape of my life my weight was around 72 kg, i dindn't have big arms but I did have nice abs that would make girls crazy (here is how I used to look: https://scontent-amt2-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpt1/v/t34.0-12/12666292_812058568940953_784080912_n.jpg?oh=cc3db5366359e72aa243cfc9e49f6e15&oe=57072992 ) I got this by a lot of running and stoping the carbs. It was hell. After that I decided to try bulk and cut. I've never tried that and wanted to see what would it take. I started consuming 4000 cal/per day. I was not happy with the results. I basically got a big gut and bigger arms at 86 kg (189 lbs). I've quuit that and now I'm at 80 kg and my body is pretty average. Barely visable abs and small hands . Arms were always a problem for me. I hate T-shirts because I'm literally ashamed of my arms. They look horible from the front. So I've decided that this time around I would get abs but also build arms I can be proud of! That includes shoulders, biceps, triceps, forearms. I don't really care for other areas like legs or chest, since I'm used to run a lot and these parts are developed to a level that I'm comfortable with. The back may need widening. So here is how I'm planing on doing it. I want to build muscle and burn fat at the same time (ain't going back to getting fat and cut again, that shit is useless) Training: 30 Minute runs every morning (20 min cross + 4 sprints) - 5 days per week (minimum) 7 dog walks per week with a 5kg (11lbs) dumbell in my hand. I figured that since I'm gonna be outside I might as well carry a dumbell and do reps till failure everday 2 work outs in the GYM - Work outs will include Shoulders (3 exerciese), Biceps (same) Triceps (same), Back (2 exercies) Chest (1 exercies) - progressive overload, meaning I'm gonna increase reps and then weights every single work out. If i find the time I really want to go 3 times per week, that way I can maybe acomplish more. Nutrition: Now nutrition has always been confusing for me. I try to eat a lot of food but I kinda feel I'm not doing a good job. So this online calorie calculator(http://www.calculator.net/calorie-calculator.html) says that I need around 2800 cal to maintain that weight and around 3,300 to gain 0.5 kg (1lbs) per week. I'm thinking of going for 3000 cal per day. So far that means 500 gr (1bs) chicken breast, 4 boild eggs, 4 youghurts, one can of tuna which gets me around 2000 cal. I would need to think of adding something more to reach 3000. I would like to stay low-carb. I may go for some brown rice or beans or something. Nothing too heavy. Saturday might be my cheat day which means a lot of pasta since I love that shit and sunday will be my starving day (Hungry Sunday I call it). Any ideas, critique, recommendations? THank you for taking the time (for the 1 person who will read this) !! Generally what do you think my results will be if i stick to this? submitted by /u/Captain0010 [link] [comments]
Trying to cut weight but hopelessly failing
Trying to cut weight but hopelessly failingHi everyone For the past 5 weeks I've tried to cut my weight down I am 5 ft 6 and weigh 71 kilograms. I'm not too fat, I have a kind of a 4 pack and decent muscle. I'm trying to cut down to 65 kilos, but in the past 5 weeks I've maybe lost around 1 kilo at best. I have been tracking my macros and calories with a lot of scrutiny. here they are: Calories: 1900 Carbs: 143g Protein: 190g Fat: 63g I've hit those targets every day, yet I am not seeing any results. I also do a hybrid strength/hypertrophy training 6 times a week (squat, deadlift bench focus and then push and pull hypertrophy) Could someone help me out/give me any tips? Am I eating too much? Am I eating too little? submitted by /u/bathroomslayer [link] [comments]
Resistance Pool Training?
Resistance Pool Training?I'm wondering if anyone here uses a resistance pool for fitness training purposes... and also, what your workout consists of? I am a beginner swimmer... as in I have never swam for fitness purposes but grew up with a pool and know how to not drown. I have a bad knee that I had surgery on a few years ago, so my ability to run for distance has decreased - and I am looking for a form of alternative low impact cardio. I just moved into a building that has a resistance pool in the gym and I'm thinking of beginning to use it - but not sure where to start. submitted by /u/Lurkin09 [link] [comments]
Problem with Bench and OHP
Problem with Bench and OHPIve been doing ICF SL for a couple of months now and all my lifts have increased drastically apart from both Bench and OHP 186cm (6'1.3") 80KG leanish with a little tub and fluffy nips Im eating around maintenance and somewhat lower (trying to loose a bit of fat for summer) All weights in Kg Squat - 50 > 87.5 Bench - 50 > 57.5 DL - 70 > 130 OHP - 30 > 35 Bent over Row 40 > 70 It feels like im not progressing on either the lifts at any given rate that is reasonable. submitted by /u/CelticManWhore [link] [comments]
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