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30+ Tips to Increase Strength Training Intensity
Brothers and sisters of iron, welcome! Resistance training is a wonderful method to increase strength, improve muscle tone/size, and work off some aggression in a positive manner. (I would get in trouble tossing *insert source of annoyance* around, so instead I will toss around some heavy pieces of iron.) Newcomers to the…
Giving this app a go
My name is Brian and I’m from Colorado. I’m giving this app a go. I’ve been on my journey for a few years now, and made great gains. I’m always looking for new ideas, and changing things up to increase gains. I’d be more than happy to talk about my personal journey and successes, along with failures along the way. Always…
What's up?
Hi! I'm Lori! Out here in UT where it snowed yesterday, May 5. That's just spring in utah...never know what you'll get. Glad to be getting started again to healthy up.
Stretching for more flexibility
Hi. I’ve always been a weight lifting person who likes strength training and the way my body feels after a workout. However I have no flexibility. I tried to go to a beginner’s yoga class once and I was so tight and had no balance. I recently started to do the 7 minute stretch exercises that this app recommended for a…
consistently training and dieting but my lower abs are becoming pudgy. tips? help?
hi i used to train at home then hit a plateau, so i started going to the gym and tried to follow a program but wasnt seeing results so went back to my original style of training but instead at home its in the gym. after each lifting session i do about 15-20 min cardio HIIY sprint drills. when i trained at home i would go…
I’m new to the MFP community.. located in Raleigh NC
I recently reignited my love for fitness back in February. I attend crunch fitness and also love going walking outdoors in the afternoon. It would be great to have an accountability partner or even just a walking buddy. Either way I wish everyone luck and success (WE GOT THIS)
Weightlifting after flying?
Flying super early tomorrow and coming home the next day. Flight is only 2 1/2 hours. I want to lift after coming home, but I've read you shouldn't? Thoughts?
Weight Gain and Cellulite
I’m very new to weight lifting so I apologise if this is something regularly discussed or known. I’m generally a very lean 46kgs. Loads of cardio, not afraid to eat carbs. I’ve always been energetic and slim. Recently I decided to switch it up and try gain muscle. The past 10 weeks I’ve progressed from body weight to…
Here to build knowledge of nutrients and muscle
Hi everyone, after being on noom for over a year and losing most of the weight I was aiming to, I am starting here so that I can better track my macros and gain muscle. I would love to join a group, if there is one, of other late 30s-beyond who are working out and eating with the same goals in mind. 💪
Hello from Seattle Area
Hello my name is Vee☀️ I been using the free version for 3 years just started the premium version. I love staying active and working on Me :) Summer is around the corner I am excited to do several fun active events like the Terrain Race. What’s something you are excited to do this Summer?
Hi all
Hi, I've been using MFP for almost a year, but am new to the community. 43M, and my overall fitness goal has shifted from trying to gain mass to general physical health. I've been a hardgainer all my life, and that's been a struggle. I'm trying to approach physical wellness with a different attitude so that I can focus on…
Eating Toooooooo Much
I’m doing the 16/8 intermittent fasting diet, I find the 16 hours fasting quite easy but I’m eating way too much in the 8 hour window.
Which lifting program is the best for you?
All, Since it's a very common question when it comes to bulking, I wanted to create a running list of programs that can provide a solid foundation for members, whether they are in the beginning stages of bulking, going back to a cut or looking to maintain their gains. Since the majority of our advanced lifters tend to…
How many rest days between lifting?
So Normally I lift T/W, rest TH, lift F/S. However, I can't get my workout in on Friday. Yesterday I was supposed to rest but did some trail riding on my dirtbike (motocross) for about an hour. So it's either lift today bein a lil sore, or lift 3 days in a row, off Friday, lift Saturday. Lol advice?
Charge 6 opinions
Considering one…used to have the basic Fitbit. Wondering if this is worth the purchase. If not, opinions on others though I’m not a runner and most others seem to track for that. Thanks!
Unable to add new exercises to the strength training module
Hi all, I have just rejoined MFP after many years not tracking my macros, however since having to go dairy-free (not by choice!) I would really like to see what my macros look like these days and where they are coming from with this new dietary restriction. In re-familiarizing myself with the app, I noticed there is a…
New to MFP
Hello everyone! My name is Ivan and I am new to tracking, I’m trying to understand how to read, track, and plan. I am currently 360lbs trying to lose at least 80lbs by Thanksgiving. I look forward to your knowledge and instructions!
Can lifting weight cause a stop to your weight loss?
I m currently trying to loss weight so I have been also weight lifting , unfortunately the scale seems to not budge , I'm on a calorie deficit also , so I'm not sure If lifting weight does that , like retaining water , h9nestly it's discouraging :/
Newbie Here
I’m relatively new to MFP although I’ve had the app for a few years. I’m 64 yo female, retired teacher, full time minister and seriously overweight. I am committed to getting physically fit and healthy. I started working out about three months ago and found I gained weight, not lost. So now I’m working on the food aspect…
Curious Scorpius' recomposition accountability thread!
Greetings! I am Curious Scorpius. I kept an accountability thread in the past on a different website, which is sadly no longer functional. I found that thread to be really helpful for keeping me on track with my fitness goals and feel less alone in my journey. I'm soft tissue injury prone and don't recover as quickly as I…
Can you review your past workouts?
Is there anyway to look back and review previous workouts and what you did on said day once it’s logged or is it logged and left there with only the time and calories to review? Desktop site looks like it could store that information but im lost...
The Year of Yes Ma’am
Hi - I’m Sande. New to MFP Premium, but have been mostly active for most of my 56.5 years :) Mum to 2 adult children, 2 rescue pups, and partner to 1 adventure mate! We live in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada for one more year then “retirement” in Calgary, Alberta! Hello Mountains! Mental health issues for a number of years…
Any advice on strengthening my core?
I suffer from lower back pain and sciatica, both caused by anterior and lateral pelvic tilt and due to a motorcycle accident and excess weight. I'm wanting to build the muscles required to hopefully fix the pelvic tilt, while I work on my weight loss. The problem is, I'm new to weight training. I am quite strong anyway,…
Gym crush!
Do you have a gym crush? Do you even want one or are you not bothered! Want to hear your thoughts! I will go first - I have one, there is this woman that I just think is gorgeous and strong! And her transformation has been amazing! She doesn't know she is my crush either.
Grip Strength
I’m starting to lift heavier weight and noticing my grip strength isn’t great. I have bar grips which are ok but annoying to use. What are the best methods/exercises to improve grip strength? It’s starting to affect the quality of my workouts and other daily tasks.
Disabled fitness gurus/professionals?
Hey everyone, I am 33 and currently suffering from a really intense chronic back injury that may never heal properly (I have been dealing with trying to get better for 9 years, I got better and then I let my progress slip and here I am back where I started). I currently weigh 322 lbs and am 5'2, in an ideal world I would…
Cutting Fat?
I am currently 6ft, 194lbs and am going to the gym at least 4 times a week to lift weights. I don’t really have a belly but there is a decent layer of fat on my lower torso that I want to get rid of. I am currently on a 2,200 cal a day plan and I’m looking for tips on how to start improving. Also forgot to mention that I…
Training Question
I need to lose over 100 lbs. Is it true that the best method is a combination of weight training (light weights, high reps) and cardio each time? (Cardio is fast walk on treadmill to cool down.)
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