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Excuse my ignorance but...
If my heart rate is elevated to around 60-90% of my max heart rate while I'm lifting weights (normally supersets) doesn't this classify as cardio too? I stick 10 min of high incline walking or stepped on the end of my weight workouts just to get some cardio in but am wondering if I'm not already doing thatwitg the weights.…
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Recomp
Hey everybody! How long does recomp typically take? I have been going to the gym for around 7 weeks now, and I eat anywhere between 1500-2000 calories a day (1700 being maintain) I know big gap, i eat when I'm hungry, I don't like restricting, or I binge eat. Anyways, when I started I weighed 124.6, and I weighed myself…
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Advice on tweaked levator scapulae?
Hey all! I recently started the StrongLifts 5x5. Last night my weight increased to 55 lbs on the OHP. It was my first fail... (pathetic, I know) made it the first set, then 4, then 3, then 2, then 1... my pain started after the first set. Last night was horrible as I could not get comfortable. This morning, I can hardly…
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Weight gain journey w/ apetamin
Just started taking the apetamin syrup. Trying to gain weight. A little bit about myself, I'm Keeda I've always been very slim in other words "skinny minny". I'm currently 105 lbs. this is even after having 5 children. I've probably tried all the ways there are to gain weight. Nothing has seemed to work. Did some searching…
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Starting Strength
I am curious as to anyone that has done the Starting Strength program. It is a 3x5 routine, 3 days a week based on the squat, overhead press, bench press and deadlift. It uses linear progression where weight goes up gradually.
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Excited
I just ordered two bikini's for the up-coming competition. I'll keep the one I love and return the one I don't :smile: Starting to seriously prep/cut this weekend as I am a little more than 6 weeks out.... a life-time, I know! But I know where I want to be so... I am SO excited! :smiley:
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Muscle Gain and lean body
Hi everyone, I have started working out after 2 months of gap. Now i want to get myself in a good shape not a bulky one. I need a 6 pack abs also. Please suggest me the good workout schedule for 5 days with compound exercises. Also suggest some diet tips.
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Weight lifting routine suggestions?
My goal is actually losing weight and body building. I go to my gym three to four times a week. I usually do 20-30 minutes on the Elliptical followed by 20-30 minutes of weights. On chest days I bench press, do shrugs, pull downs and sometimes barbell presses. On arms days, I do straight bar curls, barbell curls and…
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Wendler 531 bbb
Hi all, I've searched online but can't seem to find an answer! I'm using the sarasoft 531 app, so that tells you what weight/reps to aim for. Basically I don't know what to do if the required reps aren't achieved? I'm currently on cycle 5 week 1. I've achieved 99% of the required reps so far. However this week I don't…
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Cardio (Running) while gaining
Currently gaining weight. I need to gain around 10 kgs. I also play football and my trainer has advised me to stop playing coz it involves running which obviously leads to burning calories. How often should I run and should I stop playing coz I love the sport. And by football I mean European Football.
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6 pack abs
Hi everyone, new to all of this. Have always disliked my tummy, just turned 50 and would really like to develop a 6 pack, is this achievable. On a mission for this
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Has anyone tried this weight lifting program?
I have been doing a weight lifting program for 7 weeks and want to change it up so my body does not hit a plateau. Has anyone tried this? http://www.muscleandfitness.com/workouts/workout-routines/hiit-6-week-full-body-workout/amp
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Strengthening and bulking while doing cardio every day. (cycling 2 hours a day between home & work)
First off, I want to say hello! :) It's only my second time posting and my first time starting a thread! I live 25km away from my office and I really enjoy commuting to/from home Mon-Fri by bicycle. Much better than relying on public transport or being miserable stuck in traffic and I really enjoy it (I know that’s twice…
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Post Workout Shake Advice
Now, I just wanna ask what's the ideal Post Workout shake. I have been taking mainly just a scoop of Whey & a Banana blended with water post workout. And I try to get a meal within an hour or an hour and a half after that shake. Usually rice, with chicken & some greens etc. Is that good enough or would you guys recommend…
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I look like a cancer patient.
I ran into a classmate whom I've not seen since graduation, 15 months ago. He came in the store in work this evening. He asked me if I had been sick and I said no. Then he said, "Dude, you look like a cancer patient." Those were his exact words. So, yeah, if I wasn't motivated before I'm motivated now. Maybe I shouldn't…
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Effective Lean bulk workout schedule for men
A.Work out everyday for 5 days and rest 2days B.Workout every non consecutive days 4 days rest 3 days workout C.Workout 2 days rest 1 day and work 2 days and rest weekends I will be lifting heavy progressively heavy every week and eating at maintenance when resting and 500+ above maintenance on workout day. I want to know…
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Seeking advice: Increasing body fat % and maintaining muscles
I'm simply seeking some advice from the community (besides "go see a doctor," because I plan to see one soon). I'm sorry for this essay, thank you for reading on. To briefly introduce my body: Around a week ago, I had a body fat % of around 11 and weighed 44.5kg (98lbs). I am 18, a female and I'm around 153cm (5'0''). I…
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Growing the glutes. Questions.
Have any of you women had success on growing your glutes? Also, do you measure to check for progress? How many inches can you or have you grown?
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what should my target be
I weighed in yesterday. I was actually 2 lbs lighter than when I started out. Didn't let me throw me. I started out with my doctor's scale, fully clothed.. With my wallet and keys, cell phone and change in my pocket. I probably had 4 lbs with of loyalty cards in my wallet. So now I have my first real a in.i don't know how…
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NPC Philadelphia classic
Is anyone else do the Philadelphia classic this year? I'm doing the open physique
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Thank you!
I deadlifted 225# today! You guys are wonderful. There is so much smart, practical advice in this forum. That's all! Just wanted to say thank you!
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I never get a good workout at the gym
I have been going to the gym twice a week for two months. I work out at home 2-3 times a week. I never get a good workout from the gym, I never feel sore and I just generally hate going there. I get a way better workout/ burn at home. At the gym the place is a mess, people hog the machines and stare you down. I dont feel…
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Gaining too fast? Bulking side effects?
Hi! I am trying to bulk --a month into my journey--and am eating 1950 which is at maintenance or for a .5 lb per week gain depending on if I enter lightly active or active. I am lifting progressively heavy and have quit the cardio (recovering cardio queen, underweight, etc needed to change!). I am 5'7" and now 116 but…
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Weight loss before muscle gaining????!
Do you need to be at a certain BMI before your body can start building muscle? As in do you need to become skinny before bulking? I'm 5'5 and 129lbs and I'm working on gaining muscle , however I feel if I lost just a little more weight in fat I'd have more success with it.
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Large deficit leading to overeating. How to set calories?
Hi there My stats: Female 5' 7 33 years old 147 pounds 5' 7 BMR 1400 My main objective is to get my body fat down further and gain a little muscle. I've been eating 1750 calories for a year now and get incredibly hungry on this amount, which leads to overeating from time to time. Nothing too drastic though. I workout 4…
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Squats
So my trainer is pissing me off... she has one month to listen to what I want to work on. I have been with her for 3 months... my deadlifts have improved greatly, so has my bench and overhead press. My squat? Yea... I'm still struggling doing box squats with body weight... why? Because we haven't done any squatting in…
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Gaining lean muscle mass
Hello everyone :) I'm new to this app. can anyone give me some advice on some cheapsih foods which would assist me with gaining lean muscle mass? I train kickboxing every week, any exercise or food recommendations on gaining some lean weight would be much appreciated!
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Average weight gain for women bulking
What is average/normal weight gain for women who are bulking? Also, when is a mini cut appropriate and how long should it last? I've heard it's 1lb per month and many people bulk for 6 months, so does that mean I should only gain 6lbs in 6 months? I'm new to bulking so anyone who has had experience, please comment how long…
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Need to gain weight
I'm struggling to gain weight i weigh 63 and I'm 6'1 i eat more than my required calories but still am having problems I was wondering if anyone could give me any tips or tell me if I'm doing anything wrong
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Your goal is adding muscle mass. I can help with that.
I can help those who would like to gain muscle mass using diet and training. I am dense in muscle, though no longer training. You need to gain. I need to lose. I am a female, 222lbs and a size 14. Believe it or not. Most weigh much less at that size. I am losing, not cutting weight. But keeping my muscle & losing fat is my…