StrongLifts 5x5 Help

presbyreformed
presbyreformed Posts: 36 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Anyone doing SL 5x5 and willing to "talk" with me?

I am on week 5 and finally getting to the point where my body actually feels it and I know before long I will be working hard to keep the weight increases going.

I have signed up for the emails but passed up the most recent chance to join the "Inner Circle" until I have proven to myself that I can be consistent and maintain the program.

I am looking for someone who may be further along than I or at least wants to share some experiences and advice, and I mean share, as in give and take.

presbyreformed

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  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
    don't join the inner circle. ;)
  • presbyreformed
    presbyreformed Posts: 36 Member
    don't join the inner circle. ;)

    Why?
  • GetSoda
    GetSoda Posts: 1,267 Member
    don't join the inner circle. ;)

    Why?

    If you're intent on spending money, there are better places to do it. Like advice from real powerlifting experts like Jim Wendler. And there's plenty of excellent free communities.
  • presbyreformed
    presbyreformed Posts: 36 Member
    OK, that was my thought also. Thanks
  • ScramblesDD
    ScramblesDD Posts: 22
    How do you guys factor your calories burned from 5x5. Just curious.
  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    How do you guys factor your calories burned from 5x5. Just curious.

    Log it as strength training under cardio. Adjust as needed.
  • ScramblesDD
    ScramblesDD Posts: 22
    Done and done, thank you.
  • presbyreformed
    presbyreformed Posts: 36 Member
    How do you guys factor your calories burned from 5x5. Just curious.

    Log it as strength training under cardio. Adjust as needed.

    I have the same question. At first I was logging 125 for my 30 mins, but at week 4 I upped it to 200 because the weight was getting more realistic but I really have no idea what I may be burning during 30 mins of strength training.

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