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We've had ours for a couple of years now, and yes, it can do the job. :)

Doesn't the fitbit show estimated TDEE rather than just calorie burn? That would account for the higher numbers. For instance, right now my charge 2 shows 1257 for 1.3 miles walked. My TDEE is roughly 2500 and I'm about halfway through my day, no other exercise done yet today.

I recommend doing these, or other stretches or a combination whether you continue to hit the weights or not. Your back will thank you :) I injured my back 30+ years ago, and to be fair I keep my weights lighter because it still complains on occasion and I don't want to push my luck, but an injury (especially back) should…

There is NOTHING pathetic about it. Matter of fact, it's pretty darn awesome :) <3

Well, I'm not sure what my input is worth. I'm 57, eating at a slight deficit near goal weight for some months now and have zero desire to bulk. I've incorporated the 5x5 program into my weekly workout. My strength lifts are the usuals, bench, squats, DL and OHP, along with pendlay rows. My strength gains have been pretty…

Same here. Consistency is great, but boredom is my worst enemy. I need to change things up month to month.

I was turned on to Sriracha here too. Good stuff :)

Fully agree. I personally have to have my "down" days. I give my musculature enough of a beating working out that I really need the rest/repair time. But even then, I rarely do nothing at all. Sometimes yeah, mostly no though.

Very nice. There's a lot of support here, but it's always great to see someone who has hit their goals, how they did it, and what they're doing moving forward.

@stephenearllucas - I use the 5x5 format M, W, F with some slight adjustments. I don't pursue maximum weights due to multiple injuries over the years that I just don't want to chance re-aggravating. But my program looks something like this most weeks, with leeway for those days I just feel like something different. :)…

LOl, we have the same goals :) I'm 57 and love being able to keep up with the kids. Regarding the strength gains yours are probably higher due to the way you're approaching it. I'm about at my goal weight, but keeping a slight deficit most days, so while my gains are great compared to where I was at when I started, I…

Many points for honesty :D

Another vote for YAYOG. I've also heard Fitness blender has some solid programs.

I have to disagree regarding a programs worth. I train a combination of strength and body weight, and every session is full body, takes about 1.5 hours and has gotten me much more than I expected in the way of gains. But I'm not a power lifter or body builder either. :) I think determining the goals, and then choosing the…

All body weight training? That's what I call a great inspiration. :)

I could only go by my own experience really - I didn't have enough in the tank for hitting the same groups back to back lol. That's just me (or was) and others may have better success. :)

I like it. I would place the first set of push ups in between the deep squats and lunges though. And just an FYI for folks who are brand new, this type of workout routine can go far beyond beginner status. The right bodyweight workout consistently done with proper form can take you far. Good post OP.

I've got lots in common with a lot of you. I just found another change. I used to love plain cottage cheese, not any more. I also do seem to need more seasonings, more hot spice...I've always used it, but now it has to be on or in everything, except my coffee lol.

Yep :) Congratulations by the way. At the top of this forum is a "helpful posts" link. I'd browse that for starters. http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10300324/most-helpful-posts-goal-maintaining-weight-must-reads#latest

I've seen burpees mentioned several times- any explanation why they're considered bad? The video covers why the exercises listed in the OP are potentially harmful and could cause injuries. I do understand many folks hate burpees, but I haven't seen any claims that they are bad in the same context.

I have to echo cwolfman13 somewhat. I have decent mobility, good stamina and pretty decent overall body strength. I can't really think of any physical competition I could hope to win, but I can do a 3-5 mile hike up a trail without caving and regularly outwork co-workers in a physically demanding job who are 15-25 years…

I have exactly this issue. I've blamed it (maybe rightfully? I don't know) on severe foot injuries a long time ago, most bones were broken in my feet. So, these bosu ball squats can actually strengthen tendons? Thanks for mentioning that, I've got some research to do.

That was my take away as well. I used leg extensions fairly often, but am substituting with his suggestions going forward. Flys are another I'll find a replacement for.

That's pretty much the gist of the video :) He mentions impingement a lot...

I'd be one of the guys that meets his example with the lack of mobility. I've watched several how to videos, and I'm pretty sure I'd regret trying them.

I've never even heard of what you listed :D Which is probably why he focused on more common exercises. He's probably just trying to focus on exercises that a majority of people like myself used to think were "ok" and did them just because they seemed to be what everyone else was doing.

Got to admit, I have never seen that before...

I thought it was an extremely well presented video as well, but I never thought of checking his credentials, thank you :) I'm glad I stumbled across that now as leg extensions are(were) my go to alternative to squats, but I'll follow through with his suggestions now.

My wife and I will be the couple in the corner quietly munching. We may look familiar, like the friends of a cousin of a long lost uncle that you met once long ago, but can't quite remember where or when :D

I didn't even think of ribs when I originally replied. Myself, and my middle daughter can ravage a couple of racks in seconds :D and it's brutal - sauce and shreds of meat everywhere, ceiling, floor lol. It ain't good unless it's messy :D