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Is there any particular reason you want to lift heavy more than twice a week? Twice is good for most. Especially if that's how your body is responding.

So without getting too far into the weeds here I would suggest either 1)replacing one of your strength training sessions with a more focused approach on explosive training or 2)perhaps you can cut the strength focus volume and add in some explosive work either prior to or after the strength. *I'm saying all of this without…

Can you provide more information about what your week looks like from workout to workout? Don't worry about listing every detail but just a general overview would be helpful. Also, how long have you been back it now? Explosive/power workouts can be very taxing on the nervous system and joints. HIIT workouts don't…

Your cortisol levels are probably still elevated. Are you doing a cool down after your workouts? It's important to bring down your sympathetic nervous system activity immediately after your workouts.

Fat doesn't turn to muscle.

Is it possible to link it here or screen shot it for us to see?

If you're getting sick (a cold) after exercise then you're definitely overdoing it. Intense exercise (although relative to your fitness level) is known to suppress the immune system. This is manageable though. I would start by backing off on the intensity. What exactly are your goals here? Light aerobic exercise can be…

Eyeballing is not accurate.

Frequency and duration have somewhat of a push-pull relationship. Generally the less exercise you do, the more intense it needs to be to drive adaptations but if you're going more frequently than it's not as necessary to go as hard as you would otherwise. Unfortunately, for those looking to lose weight, people have managed…

There's a lot to be considered here but for educational purposes in hopes of steering you in the right direction, you don't have to gain a single pound of muscle or fat to get stronger. Strength is neurological. Meaning it's about how hard your muscles contract, not the size of them. The caveat there is that adding size to…

Knowing your overall training history would be very helpful in providing guidance. You mentioned starting just a few weeks ago, prior to that start, how long were you not lifting? Are you following a program from a coach/trainer or are you writing your own workouts? Generally speaking as a new lifter (whether it be your…

Dexa scan has been said to be the gold standard.

Can you give us some details about your goals and what you're currently doing training wise? What do your eating habits look like right now?

A full blood workup is always a good idea. If it's in the budget, you should look into an organic acids test. There are a lot of things going on under the hood that we don't know much about until we're able to see it. I asked about some sort of physiological tracking because although it's not bulletproof, it can help to…

I would agree and say that's a lot of cardio. However, the caveat there is if you are doing it for a specific reason such as performance related then it may be necessary to do that amount but we should look at how you are structuring your loadout. Depending on your goals and training history, you don't necessarily have to…

I'm not too familiar with your past post or your training but if you could post a bit of that here, I think we could come up with some solutions to get you back on track. The "no pain, no gain" days are a thing of the past. It sounds like you need some restoration. It sounds like you're in a neurological sympathetic…

Fair enough. I can't speak to these matters in great depth, however, what you're saying makes sense.

I don't think it's about a good or bad situation per se but more of WHY? Is there a particular reason you'd want or need to break up the two into two different sessions and times?

There doesn't appear to be a goal listed here... Not that any of the advice given is wrong or right but without addressing the major goal of why one does crunches (or anything) it's very difficult if not impossible to help someone. Why are you doing crunches? Is the goal a six pack? Are training and preparing for a…

I guess it could be done according to others (link provided below) but I don't much about your medical condition. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/building-muscle-on-keto

What's the myth? I don't understand.

I don't quite understand what you're asking here. Can you rephrase the question with a little more detail?

What are you doing training wise? Perhaps we could offer better advice if you give a little more background on yourself.

What do you mean when you say that some people overemphasize lifting over fitness?

Food definitely plays a part in how you well you sleep. It's not just calories alone but more importantly the type of foods you're eating. Sounds like you have a level of cortisol running through you. It's a complex system we are working with but you have to manage more than just exercise and nutrition, your entire…

Don't get me wrong, what follows is something that's easier said than done but once put into practice, it becomes autonomic rather than a decision that's made under duress. 1)Find your "why" *Why do you do what you do? Understanding that will help you to make choices that are more about the goal (and less about what you…

Lying hip raises Donkey kick Banded monster walks

To better understand your question, I'd have to ask "better for what"? What's the goal for you?

When working on your chin ups, did you follow any specific program or guidelines?

Doing pull ups supported is a good option. You can do that with a band or you can put something under you to support your feet such as a chair or a bench. Other options that should also be included are supplemental exercises like different types of rows. A lot of people overlook the other muscle groups that support pull…