DesertGunR Member

You are welcome. I understand the frustration you are going through. I can't lift now and don't know when I can resume. I have only recently been able to start riding again. I had to sell all my normal bikes and get a trike. I went from 225lbs with a six pack to 285lbs. with a spare tire to match. :( Got to love what meds…

Being a long time SL 5x5 & its variations user myself go back and read through the program. If you are not making the reps it states to maintain the missed weight until you can complete the reps & sets then add the next weight. As a woman you will probably need to make more use of the fractional weights to continue your…

All that cardio equipment will not really help you get there. Choose one that you like and enjoy for your cardio on non-lifting days to keep. With the space that the remaining 3 pieces of equipment take up, you could easily replace them with all the lifting equipment you need and there would be some space left over. A good…

Both thanks & you're welcome.

First you can work out at home and get these results. It will take time, dedication, good diet and investment in equipment. So I agree with the quote above. I am guessing you are asking about at home due to some type of restriction. Either, time you can't make the 20+ extra minute drive to the gym, you can't afford a gym…

As for the asthma problem all I can say is it can be overcome. There are several pro football players that suffer from it and at least one I am aware of is a Hall of Fame Running Back. So once you get the correct management figured out for you, I would be inclined to believe that all those PR's you want to surpass will…

The difficulty in finding a way of logging it is absolutely immense in regards to developing an algorithm that could calculate the actual calories burned. While weight training can burn more calories, every person is built differently. The variables of lean muscle mass versus body fat between two people of the same height…

There are so many things that can be done in just 60 minutes. If going to a gym is not possible then some of the weight programs mentioned may not be an option. If that is the case that may limit you to body weight exercises. There are more calisthenic exercise than I can name here that will build overall body strength and…

Sorry to hear you've had a set back. I can empathize since I am 3 years and counting in a recovery from an injury myself. As much as you may hate being still, before starting up again make sure your Doctor clears you to do so. Once you are cleared to start, the simple fact is you are going to have to start slow and light…

It all depends on what your goals are. Whether it is just cardio, strength or both. There are so many options it is mind boggling. If you do not want to or can not invest in any equipment then there are dozens of calisthenics that can be combined to give you a good total body workout. A good place to learn about them is…

Good Luck OP. It appears you are being recruited to hire an online PT now that he has a few more openings to fill. You two obviously are the only experts available here, or at least think you are anyways. So I'll leave this thread and let you two be the only advice the OP receives. Have a nice day.

If elliptical works for you and your knee feels better on it, then keep it up. Cardio fitness does not come overnight. Since you don't state what resistance level you are using, I would suggest you use the lowest setting possible for now. For now there is no need to go so fast that you are at max HR. Being at max HR is not…

OP's stated goals can not be achieved with DB's and KB's sorry to say. The best he can hope for with those is to at best maintain what lean muscle he has. I would advise him to find a gym and start StrongLifts. If he can't join a gym and needs or only wants to train at home there are good squat racks available starting at…

Wow, just wow. Having that out of the way. Now go read about StrongLifts 5x5 here stronglifts.com/5x5/ This contains pretty much all the information you'll need to start a program that will build muscle for you all the way from straight up novice to advanced lifter. In my opinion 5x5 and its variations as you advance to an…

If you are experiencing foot pain it may be that you are in need of either a pair of dedicated walking shoes or new ones altogether. Your city might have a shoe store that can do custom insoles for you should you find that off the shelf ones do not cut it.

Sore is not good. Find a local bike shop that has a fitting service and while you are there get some maintenance done on the bike. A fitting should help you get seat and handle bar height set properly for you. You may need to upgrade the seat and/or bar set you now have to provide more comfort on your commutes. The shop…

+1 on this. I'll emphasize some form of resistance training of any kind, body weight, resistance bands or lifting. Your choice as to what you can add to your schedule. Any of these choices will help you maintain the lean muscle that you already have as you lose the weight that is covering up that muscle. Good Luck!

ABSOLUTELY YES! Your body needs rest days to repair and recharge. Even the world's most Elite Athletes have mandatory rest days scheduled into their training. Without them you are actually doing more damage than you are good. You open yourself up first to fatigue which then leads to injury. Take your rest days seriously.…

I would guess that they are running the course on what is a Class II river section, maybe even a Class I, just to be safe. The misconception is that the accidents that injure or kill kayakers the most happen on Class IV & V rivers. Sadly, the statistics do not support this. Even the most experienced paddlers have…

You are welcome tyismc. Feel free to message me, add me or both. If I can answer the question I will. If not, I will tell you that too and will hopefully be able to direct you to a resource that can help. Good Luck!

Regardless of the type of kayaking it is, you need to learn to roll upright again. Otherwise, you will have a kayak that fills up with water, feels like 2 tons as you trying to pull with you on a long, tiring swim all while not trying to lose your paddle. Check around and find a kayaking school in or near your area and…

@tomatoey The number of meals will depend more on the intensity of your training, how often a day you're training, how long you're training and your own metabolism. Though timing will also have its factor too. If your goal is just to maintain what muscle you have then the same amount of calories spread over 6 meals may not…

+1 to this. You absolutely can gain muscle while loosing fat at the same time. In fact as a beginner to intermediate lifter you will see good to excellent gains in building lean muscle mass. Having been a gym rat for many years the article mentioned is absolutely correct. By adjusting your diet to the correct amount of…

Well, don't feel to bad. Anything fitness has more options than you can shake a stick at. Maybe this will help, it will be a little long to read. 1. Do you eventually plan on riding a bike outdoors? Either on the road, trails or mountain biking. 2. Do you have a medical condition that would restrict you in the style of…

Not sure I have all the answers, though I'll give it a shot. 1. Walking will help you get to your goal. Whether you are going to remain skinny fat mainly depends on your current body fat percentage. If it already on the low side, odds are no. If it's on the high side, odds are yes. Having said that resistance training will…

Stay away from FitBit. I have nothing good to say about them. Their Surge is an utter failure on their part and I wish I had never gotten one. Waiting on my 4th replacement to arrive. Tracking on all areas is between 40%-70% off. Battery life has never exceeded 3 days before it sends a low battery notification and stops…

As for cardio, choose what you can do and enjoy. I am currently recovering from a back injury and a normal bike does the same thing to me that it does to you. Unlike another poster claims you burn the same amount of calories as you do on a normal bike. I sold all 6 of my (road & mountain) bikes and currently own a…

Roger that

I can definitely tell you that any HR/GPS that is recommended by any of the other posters would be a good investment. As a FitBit Surge owner, I have absolutely nothing good to say about it. I spend more time swearing at it, so I can not in good conscience swear by it There are so many things that do not meet the…

When it come to FitBit, whether it is their dashboard, app or product. I spend far more time swearing at them than swearing by them. My 4th, yes you read that right, is being shipped out to me. To replace the 3rd one I've had and all three have the same exact problems. All of their tracking is off by a minimum of 40%. Some…