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In actuality, this concern is already taken care of in the 5x5 program by the use of what are called fractional weights. It is just as easily used by women as it by men. And they have an iOS and Android app, plus a spreadsheet for following progress. Check out their website, it is a good read and a ton of information…

You'll by far appreciate adding the extra protein into your diet with food. A lovely side effect of protein shakes (that very few if anyone talks about), for most people until or if your body gets used to them is severe gastric distress. For the lay person, diarrhea. Nothing like needing to wear a diaper for a couple weeks…

I'm not familiar with the program you are on. I do know 5x5 and deadlifts. One thing you should consider is a weight belt. Here is a link to another excellent guide to deadlifts stronglifts.com/deadlift/form/. Also, seriously consider adding a lifting belt to your equipment list. Wearing the belt, proper breath control and…

Went on a ride yesterday. Made my 5 mile goal. The uphills I deal with around here kill me on most rides. By the end it was really pouring. I think the rain helped a lot. Didn't hear any lightening, though I am the crazy one that has always enjoyed extreme weather. I'd keep riding and be screaming for more. LMAO!!!

I think you'll notice that StrongLifts 5x5 is setup to get you past this feeling. I totally understand the back pain/injury issues. If you miss a rep or set 5x5 is self designed to allow you to continue. If you miss a rep or set on one exercise you simply repeat at that same weight the next time. Every muscle group and…

Unless you are part of the very small percentage (3% or less) of people that are hypersensitive to salt that it actually raises your blood pressure and your doctor has advised you of this, then not likely. The only real concern is water retention and as long as you're sweating, then that shouldn't be a problem either. Good…

My opinion there has to be one goal. That goal has to be your MINDSET! You ran a marathon, you know your time on that. If you want to run another marathon and get a better time as a goal. Then you have to log more miles running than you did for training the last time. You did a couple 5k's with your kids. This one is not a…

In a way it was a crash. The body might not have had enough to work with for a proper recovery. Then again it could be just a bad nights sleep. It's one of those 50/50 things. Some days and nights are better than others. All of us no matter how elite, have bad days. If you feel it was a mistake to eat to much at lunch that…

I suffer from major back pain now so I understand the pain. Like the others said, check with your PT when he returns from vacation or talk to another PT at the same practice. Mine has given me a little of over a dozen, to include the cat/cow, that can stretch your back in more ways than you are aware of.

You've met the first and probably hardest goal, deciding you want to lose weight and get healthy. Great choice and good job, that was the hard part making that decision and starting on that journey. Now you want to take it a step further by exercising to further improve your health and fitness. Research says that if you do…

Its a one day at a time and one simple mistake does not qualify as a failure. You did a good job by catching it and doing something about it. High Fives for a Great Effort :smiley:

No bugs to log for today's ride thanks to a gentle rain. I swear it was squirrel suicide attempt day. I've always seen a quite a few squirrels being in a semi rural area. As they hear/see me they are gone before I get 20 yards from them. Today, I counted 17 squirrels that ran across the road as soon as I got 10 feet from…

I think pole dancing is a straight up strength training routine. Maybe, it's just me that doesn't get it. Yes I have been a gym rat and weights are great if you can access them. They are not the end all be all method of strength training to gain muscle mass and strength. For a very long time calisthenics has existed, for…

True, that there are muscles located on the chest wall underneath your breasts. For men, training can give us perkier "boobs" so to speak. Because we have the body chemistry to add mass to those muscles. By all means do all the chest, shoulder and back routines that will improve those muscle groups tone and your posture.…

Obviously not a dog owner. Not sure what breed she has and it is not really relevant. Walking is a cardio based exercise which is a proven method for improving one's health. Walking a pair of dogs is a much better incentive to get out and walk every single day, regardless of weather and a much better view of the world than…

Gym is not an absolute need for you from what you've said. Walk your dogs everyday. Time your self. Get MapMyWalk App on your phone. Make a set of goals to walk faster and farther over a set period of time. Faster one week, further the next, that kind of idea. You choose. It will be good for you and good for your Dogs.…

Must be biking around inside the worlds biggest bubble "boy" bubble. LoL

Not sure it could be counted as a truly weighted exercise, though I am sure it felt that way. Some really high end treadmills can elevate to over a 20% grade, a fairly steep incline to walk or run. The small percentage of weighted exercise that this might include is focused more on your arms. The grip and arm strength…

As a former SCUBA diver, you'll want to focus mostly on cardio. Swimming is good for your legs while diving. The reason I say cardio is the better your heart and lungs are the longer your bottom times will turn out to be. Even if you are swift current diving and putting out a lot of effort, if you're in better cardio shape…

Not doing to great, only 10 rides in this month so far. On the bright side I made my 5 mile goal today. Hopefully, I can get at least another 10 more rides in before the end of the month.

Got back from a ride a little while ago. I think I rode through at least 3 gnat swarms. Either that or the first one really stuck with me. After the first mouthful near the top of my first big hill, hell if I know how many I gulped down. Kind of caught me off guard. I tried to do a better job on the other swarms since the…

@katalinax87 You're welcome. I hope it helps. Just remember since you are running that may mean you will have to come to a complete stop. Also, breath deep, slow and go to your happy place. Keep total awareness of the dog. It may take some time before the dog moves on. Once you notice that it is moving away wait a bit,…

@katalinax87 Can't log dogs here. It may work for you too when it comes to dogs. I have a couple on my biking route that are very aggressive, deep mean growls and hard charging. I slow down to almost a crawl, no eye contact and no talking to them. Once I slow down enough they don't seem to treat me like I am prey/food…

@kmsoucy457 You search the database then click my food and then log it from there. Though for getting a protein boost it is far from my favorite way to achieve it. Another poster on here added a few more of our favorite flying ingest-able bugs to the database, just in case you swallow something other than a gnat. LMAO! I'd…

+1 This is another valid reason that I think the thought process of a lot of the newer breed of Personal Trainers follow. And, also everything from Zumba to Crossfit to TRX in this last decade or so has preached that if you are not burning your eyeballs with pouring sweat you are not really working out. So their clients…

Having once been a gym rat and given it up for my own garage. My best guess is it is out of fashion these days. The Personal Trainers in my days at the gym looked like they belonged there with the Olympic bars. The ones I see these days, 99% percent don't look like they could lift the 45lb bar off the floor. Having said…

I have no idea what you might have though, I am pretty confident it is not heat rash. Neither of the two types goes away with a quick scrubbing in the shower. Also, the location on the torso is off as well. Heat rash is mostly in those sensitive areas you don't want a rashes bumps, armpits and the crotch/butt area. That…

If your gym has one I highly recommend a VersaClimber. I used one prior to 30 days of High Alpine Survival Training it came in very handy. It works all the muscles needed for mountain climbing and then some. Of course you also need to get used to carrying your fully loaded rucksack. Load it up, go out on hikes, see how it…

It could also be as simple as environmental. You workout at home the possibility is just the difference between body versus room temperature. As long as you are not experiencing profuse sweating, weakness, nausea, vomiting, headache, lightheadedness and muscle cramps at the same time the chance of it being heat related is…