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New Rules in a Nutshell?
Can someone give me a quick rundown on the New Rules of Lifting for Women. How long is the program, what are the splits and what is the cardio component? I keep hearing good things and I'll be looking for a new program in a couple weeks, but it needs to fit my schedule. Thanks!
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January Cuts
So, lets see if this picks up & keeps steam. I track my cuts / bulks on my profile as well but i'd love to be able to see everyones progress too! I'm starting officially back today & going thru at least 2/13 - but maybe longer. I won't be back full time @ the gym until Monday as my hubs is sick & we carpool (guess he…
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Lifting gloves?
Hi ladies, can any of you recommend a good pair (brand/style) of lifting gloves? I've been getting wicked blisters on my palms, and while I think a little callusing is good, it makes it painful to lift the next workout and I can't go all out. My hands also get suuuper sweaty so it would help with that too. Thanks!
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Running and lifting?
I'm marathon training, I'm expecting to loose some weight from all the running but would like to build some muscle again. Will lifting have a bad effect on my running training? If it will I'm willing to wait until after the race but otherwise it would be nice to look awesome when I run ;)
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Heavy Lifting
So, I started doing Jamie Eason's LiveFit trainer, and lifting heavy, per her instructions. I can't believe how many people get on me about lifting heavy and how it'll make me look like a man. I could argue until I'm blue in the face, but I won't. I'm enjoying lifting heavy, and isn't that the most important thing? Anyone…
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Best strength training routine?
I have been following a 12-week strength training routine from Simply Shredded - Ultimate Female Training Guide http://www.simplyshredded.com/the-ultimate-female-training-guide.html Basically it has me doing 3 x 4 week routines based off number of reps and the amount of weight you can lift each time. So for weeks 1-4, I…
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Ripped in 30 suggestions
I'm just preparing to start JM Ripped in 30 dvds.... but I also love lifting heavy (I do 3 rotations... arms/abs, shoulders/chest, back/legs). Does anyone have any suggestions on the best way to start incorporating the DVDS with a lidting program? thanks!
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Black GREEKS WHO WANT FITNESS
Black Greeks...Let's get in shape together and motivate each other. All are welcome
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BCAA's - Best Ones & Best Flavors
I want to start using BCAA's only (not protein powders with it included) during my fasting period (I am doing IF - Not a full day fast) and would like to know everyone's thoughts on which is better to use - Powder or Capsules? Another thing: If you are already using a powder would you tell me the best one in your opinion &…
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Strengthening your core
http://alphadogg16.hubpages.com/hub/Strengthening-your-Core
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A Different Way for Accountability
So there is this app called Fitsby that you can download onto your phone. It is similar to Gympact, except you can join "games", and you are only competing against the people in your "game". You still use money, although you can opt not to. I think its more fun with the money, and the minimum is only 5 dollars, which every…
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Calves too big!
My calves are massive. It's (nearly) all muscle, but my calves are massive. I'm really self-conscious about them, to be honest. I do a lot of walking. Should I be stretching more after workouts and walking to avoid huge calves? I'm not anti-muscle or anti fitness, but I do look really out of proportion and need bootcut…
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Advice on weight lifting and running schedule
Hi all, I am getting back into working out. It has been awhile since I have been in shape. Anyway, I'm going to start the Couch to 5k program to get back into running. It is three days a week of running/walking. I also am going to be doing strength training. I am thinking of doing a three day split on the days that I do…
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Muscling up after 40
http://alphadogg16.hubpages.com/hub/Muscle-up-after-40
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Balance
Hey all! I am new to the forum, as well as to MFP, but I was just wondering how do you balance running and lifting? Right now I am running 3.5+ miles on Mondays and Wednesdays, with intense hour-long (body-weight) calisthenics and weights on Tuesdays and Thursdays, then Yoga on Friday. I would love to hear about how yall…
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good routine for fat loss?
Hi all. I finished NROL4W about 6 weeks ago and I've been trying to find a good program to focus on fat loss now instead of muscle gain. Most of what I'm finding online seems to be aimed at beginners and I don't want to start over, anyone know of any good programs or websites with good resources for building a program for…
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I want to get into more strength training
but I have a bad knee. I have been cleared for exercise, and restarted the gym last month. I've been going regularly now (5 times a week) for 6 weeks, alternating between swimming and the main gym. In the main gym the trainer gave me a program that is a little cardio, then time on the leg press machine, hip machines, pull…
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Best shoes for lifting?
Hi there. Looking for the wisdom of crowds - what are the best shoes for lifting. I currently use flat converse. Has been suggested to me to try Vivo Barefoot or Vibram Five Fingers. Anyone else use either of them for squatting and deadlifting? Thanks, Heather
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calves...
My hubs was poking fun at my calves yesterday - saying i'm abnormal & don't seem to have any! lol - tho i thought they were plenty "tone" (i'll admit i fear gremlin calves) - but now i must ask, what calve specific things do you do.? I can do like 120 on the seated calve machine & like 200+ on the standing - but is there a…
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Calcium Supplements / Intake
Hi ladies! I am currently doing Jamie Eason's fat loss plan from Bodybuilding.com. It's not LiveFit, but is similar probably to the third month of LiveFit. I know on the LiveFit stack, Jamie recommends possibly adding a calcium supplement if you are not taking a multivitamin that has calcium. I've been doing this program…
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Obstacle Course Training
Hi there! I've been more of a runner all my life, but decided to take up an obstacle course that is coming up in 2 months' time. (http://urbanathlon2013.menshealth.com.sg/) Yes it is opened to women, for the first time this year! I understand these would take a lot of upper body strength, which is something I do not…
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why do arms SHAKE during reps?
just started using free weights at the gym.... doing simple exercises (bicep curl, arnold press, flys, etc) with relatively light dumbells (10 lbs) why, especially when i do tricep work, do my arms shake and tremble near top of rep? never feel pain, and i am OCD about proper form, but I just feel like a bit of a nerd when…
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Cutting/leaning out
I am curious if any of you have been on a cutting or leaning out diet? I am in great shape. I just want more muscle definition in my midsection and arms. We are going on a cruise the end of February and I want to rock the bikini like I never have before. Everything I read says stay away from dairy, sugar, and bad carbs and…
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Classifications
In case anyone hasn't seen it: strstd.com lets you put in the weights you're currently using and calculates your 1RM and gives you a "classification" as "untrained," "novice," "intermediate," advanced," or "elite" in bench press, squat, deadlift, and overhead press. Also, not going to lie, the other part of the reason I…
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Newbie here... Help!! lol
I've been doing cardio at the gym and at home.But i know I need to strength train as well, to get better results. But I dont even know where to begin with strength training. Any helpful hints? books? websites, apps? Any helpful hints would be greatly appreciated. :) Thank you
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first non-cardio workout.. EVER!
Well, I guess that isn't totally true because my first two years in college I was on a sports team and we lifted 2-3x a week. I never really thought of it as working out thought, just as "lifting". But this was my first time doing just weight lifting for my own work out. I feel weird and as though I didn't do enough!! I…
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New here
Workout routine is good and set. I workout with my husband right now and we do pretty much the same routine while at the gym together. I am working on my diet trying to get to a more clean eating lifestyle. So I am really here to just give and get support and to learn from others so that as I progress I can change up my…
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increase calories to gain muscle?
After reaching my weightloss goal in October, I've developed a real interest in gaining muscle mass. Everything I read tells me that I have to increase my calories ABOVE MAINTENANCE to be able to accomplish this, and I am scared to death to do that! I am 5feet, 2 inches, and weight about 119 lbs. I work out 6 days a week,…
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Explain splits to me
I feel like kind of a novice for asking, but would one of the more experienced lifters explain splits to me. My routine is varied 3-4 times a week - starting to lift heavier in the past few months. Today - I did kettle bell lifts 80 lbs 5 X 5 Dead lifts - 140 lbs 5 X 5 worked hamstrings and did overhead press. finished off…
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before and After stretchmarks!!
I see alot of beautiful women with buff bodies online But i want to know when i get a buff body does the stretchmarks fade or shrink??? i feel like ok i will be thinner but who wants to walk around bikini ready with ugly marks??? i had them long time its silvery/white marks on hips and lower stomach