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I'm another insanity starter today. I've been training for an event in April for 2 years. The intensity of the fit test was epic! Really looking to control my eating and lose 5-7 kg over the 60 days. Any support through MFP would be great! Good luck insaniacs!
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Shin splints can be easy to deal with. First things first are your shoes still cushioning you? Remember shoes break down and not enough cushioning = pain Doing calf raises (hanging on the edge of a step with your toes and lifting and lowering your body) will help. Don't increase your distance too quickly or start going up…
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Just use running and the right pace, there might be a few % different for big hills etc, but I find on runs between 10 and 40km MFP is pretty accurate by pace if I check it against heart rate.
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There is no simple answer to this. Building muscle will help you burn fat. Think of muscle as an engine. The bigger the engine the more fuel it needs. Fat is easier for the body to convert to muscle, this is why lifters bulk up before shredding. Remember a pound of muscle weighs the same as a pound of fat but is denser and…
