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Post workout recovery
After how long/ intense of a workout do you introduce a recovery snack/ drink into your routine? What do you recommend? Usually I lift after work but before dinner but can't usually shower, get home, and make dinner within an hour or so. I'm pretty new to serious strength training and but in my distance running/ cycling…
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post 40 strength training
So, I am 47 (soon 48) and started doing a personal training program after work twice a week. I am not doing heavy lifting but am aiming for general toning and strength. My main concern right now is that on the days I do strength training I am starving even if I eat the calories I burn. I generally eat lots of protein and…
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What program or routine is everyone doing?
Hi all. Are you following a certain program? Are you doing your own routine? I'd love to know. I've done some of the NROLFW, Stronglifts and my own routine. I'm in a rut - would love to see what others are following. P.S. If you are doing your own routine, can you list your workout and which lifts you are doing? If you've…
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Pre-Workout
Hey guys! I've been using C4 Ripped as my preworkout but I'm looking to try something new to rotate with. Suggestions on a new preworkout that works well rotating with C4?
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How long to rest? Between sets and between workouts?
I just started weight training this week (first workout was Wednesday). My gym has FreeMotion brand cable machines set out in a circuit path. Since I'm such I'm weakling, my plan is to start out using those until I can actually lift the barbell, then switch to free weights. I'm doing three sets of ten at five pounds right…
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Best equipment for home gym?
Hi all, So Ive cleared out some space in the garage, ive got a rowing machine for cardio and some basic hand weights.....what would be your 'cant do without' equipment?
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New to strength training, trying to learn.
I'm new to strength training. I want to do well. So I'm here to learn and participate. I'm alone in this weight loss/ strength training journey, my support system is my husband. so I haven't been on MFP for a couple of years. I reached my goal, lost over 80 pounds and kept it off for over a year and a half. Then had 2…
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Weight training with out squats - is it possible?
I have arthritic knees which are hampering my workouts and result in server pain when I'm trying to sleep. What can I do to continue my work outs? Are you aware of good substitute exercises for squats?
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Hello
My name is Michelle. I am 46 and currently reside in Frederick MD. I am looking to add more friends to help me stay motivated. I currently work out alone, but I do go to the gym at least 3-4 times a week. Also a recent empty nester that is working full time and also going to school. Luckily, I am a chef also so I just need…
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Uneven body fat distribution
How do you deal with uneven body fat distribution? Or what recommendations do you have. Visually Upper half looks mid/low teens, bottom half is almost 25%, upper is bones showing almost unhealthy looking yet lower is still celulite and jiggly. Sorry best way to explain it. Bodpod has me right around 19.5%. Not sure how to…
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Worried about skipping leg day
I am doing physical therapy on my knees to slowly get rid of quadricep tendonitis but going hard on my arms. It feels so good to be lifting something heavy but I'm concerned that things will start to look weird if I'm basically skipping leg day, or doing a fraction of the work. In the summers I hike uphill a lot (Duluth,…
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sore muscles
Just got back into weight training been doing only cardio for a few months. My legs are so sore, does anyone have any good remedies so it isn't so painful or should I just suck it up?
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I'm new to weight training
Hi I'm new to weight training I started on May 6th I wanna know what or how should i start ? Any advice will help
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Accountability/Motivation Buddy?
Hi there - I'm relatively new to actively trying to build muscle mass, but have been lifting for around five months, mainly as part of circuit classes and now on my own/in Body Pump. I'm looking for someone equally eager to get stronger and enjoy exercise to be my Accountability/Motivation/Fitness Nerd friend. I work out 6…
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Losing belly inches
I need help An much Motivation! An Friends with some competition matches.
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Is It Possible to Do Strong Curves Only 2x a Week?
Hi All, I've decided to start weight lifting, and I would like to do the Strong Curves program. But between my other fitness commitments and work schedule, I cannot always devote 3x's a week to the program. Tuesday's are my aerial days, Wednesdays are my pole days, and Sunday I devote to going to visit my grandparents.…
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Beginner-Advice Needed on new program.
Okay I am a weakling and slowly working my way up in weight. I am at a 5 pound weights as of now. This is the program I am thinking about trying next. https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/dumbbell-only-home-or-gym-fullbody-workout.html My questions are should I stick to the 5 pound weight I am at (3 and 5 pound…
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Stalling out :(
I'm on my 3 (or 4th?) round of PHUL and was with a trainer before that (and SL5x5 before that). So I'm maybe 2 years in to lifting heavy. After some vacation time this summer my schedule was a bit off with hitting the gym but I was there mostly 3 times a week with probably 3 weeks off. Now back to my regular schedule I…
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Strength Training Apps
I'd like to find an app to track my strength training sessions. Currently I use a small spiral notebook, but I'm trying to reduce the number of items I have to carry around the gym with me. I'd love to know what apps you have used and why you like them. I'd like to be able to create a routine in the app where I can track…
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Hi! I would like to start working on my lower body (glutes, quads, and hams). Tips for a beginner?
Using simple dumbbells (10-15lbs) what is a good home workout routine for beginners to use and is none time consuming (1hr max workout)? Beginner ab workouts using light medicine ball? Any information would be greatly appreciated. And feel free to add me. I could always use the support from others on strength training.
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Strengh training? Add me as friend
Hey there, Successfully lost 4kg last year. Looking to tighten up everything and losing a bit more fat for a knock out body. My current macro Count is 30/30/40 for carb/fat/protein. Pretty low in carb and high in protein. I had awesome tips from some of you last year. Ready to get more and pass on the knowledge. I log in…
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New to Lifting, but newfound LOVE
Hey yall! I start Monday with my new lifting program!! Super excited and looking for some friends for some motivation. I workout 6 days a week and I am consistent! Ready for this next phase in my journey. Feel free to add me!!
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Good free weight program for beginner
My husband and I have free weights gathering dust but are eager to start using them! Do any of you know of good free weight programs, something we could do 2-3 times a week to start getting in shape?
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Hi all! Newbie here!
Hello my name is Crystal. My interest in lifting started when I tried a 21 Day Arm Sculpting challenge last year and discovered I loved it. I am a weakling but I am getting stronger. Since doing the challenge I have moved my weights up from 3 pds to 5 pds, which is an accomplishment for me. I am not part of a gym and I do…
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Sleep + Lifting Performance
I have learned that my lift performance suffers tremendously when I don't get enough sleep. And of course, the older I get, the more hours I need to recover (9-10 hrs). Yesterday was prime example of my dropping 20lbs from the bar just to get through my workout. Unfortunately my schedule is so full that I can't seem to get…
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New to this group, looking for more friends that strength train
I first started lifting in 2013 but then I stopped for a while and gained alot of weight and basically had to start over. I've made a ton of progress though and I've finally reached my goal weight. Well, my summer goal weight anyway. I am going to try to start working on putting on some lean muscle weight over the winter.…
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pull up assistants
Hi Ladies, I hope I can find more women using these equipments. I started P90x3 and I can not do even a single pull-up. I tried to use a chair to assist, but I think I rely on it too much, and get barely any work on my back. I I bought a pull-up assist from a local fitness store called Korflex, but it has no manual and it…
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Looking for an added friends
Hello needi g more lifting friends for advice and insight
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I love gym stories! Tell me your funny/inspirational/cringe-worthy tales!
I know you all have them, because let's face it - gyms are weird places to be. Put a bunch of sweaty, pre-workout fueled, adrenaline loving folks in the same room with heavy equipment, and stuff is bound to go down. So share away! My contribution: I was doing a warm-up progression for snatch that included some overhead…
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Strength training beginner - any advice?
I am hoping to start doing some strength training from home. Does anyone have any advice on a program/equipment that works well for them? I am very out of shape in general so I need to start slow. I'm interested in* bodyweight routines * kettlebells * stronglifts * anything else I could do at home to get stronger Right now…