SteveHunt113 Member

My routine: Mon: Chest (4 exercises x 3 sets), followed by 30 minutes steady cardio Tue: Back (4 exercises x 3 sets), followed by 8 minutes core circuits, and then 24 minutes HIIT cardio Wed: Legs (4 exercises x 3 sets), followed by 30 minutes steady cardio Thur: Shoulders (5 exercises x 3 sets), followed by 8 minutes core…

I've been researching this, and I don't think it's true. vo2max basicaly indicated how well your body takes oxygen from the lungs and gets it to where it is needed. As your vo2max number goes up, it means your body is more efficient at supplying your body with oxygen. One side affect is that your heart rate does not get as…

You can get an estimate here: http://www.shapesense.com/fitness-exercise/calculators/vo2max-calculator.aspx#restingheartrate

For the Polar FT7: Settings > Training settings > Heart rate upper limit > On I don't use the feature, so I'm not 100% sure how it works. What I want to know is if there is a HRM that uses vo2max as part of the calculation for calories burned. I've noticed as I've gotten more fit, my caloric burn has gone down for the same…

Intervals are great for endurance. So, one thing that will happen as you get into better shape is you'll have to work harder to get your heart rate up. I was just doing some research on the idea of burning few calories as you get into better shape. When I started doing intervals, my calorie burn was through the roof. Now,…

I think you are not quit getting the point of the HRM. It will provide an estimate of calories burned. It is not 100% accurate ... it can't be if it's only using your heart rate. But, it's more accurate than, say, a website that is making a blind guess based on activity and time. It is making a guess based on your hear…

I've had the same experience: as my fitness level improves, I have to work harder just to burn the same number of calories. But I'm OK with that! Nothing wrong with getting stronger and more fit! :)

I got the same memo. Besides, of the 20+ pictures I took, they all sucked for one reason or another ... this one just sucked the least. Made me realize I need to work hard to get back all that lost muscle I use to have!!

Height: 6'0" Current Weight: 197 lbs Chest: 42" Waist: 36" Calorie Intake per day: 2600 plus exercise Activity level: Lightly Active (I sit on my butt all day for work) Exercise minutes: 45-60 minutes 6 days/week

First, 8 pounds in 7 days means nothing. My weight fluctuates a good 5 or 6 pounds thru the week. As for being an alcoholic: test yourself. Quit for 1 week and see how that goes. If you start to suffer physically, or you cant stand life sober, you may want to seek professional guidance. I'm saying this as someone who lost…

I'm not having any luck finding any good articles on this topic ... only many people spewing their own personal beliefs. Went to a yahoo answer page where 20 people provided 20 different ideas, many of them conflicting each other and none of them siting any real research. But, here are some facts I think I can rely on,…

Doing some of my own research, I came across this article. Not related, but I did bookmark it so I could use it the next time someone starts talking about "fat burning zones". It does a good job of saying what I've been trying to tell people for years.…

I'm 45 and started running 3 weeks ago. What I've learned is that, even though I was a cross country runner in HS, I may as well have never run ... ever! I did not start off slowly, and my hams and calves are reminding me of this. C25K is a good program that I should have jumped on before I went out and did it. I'm able to…

Congratulations on reaching your goal! I love what you've written, and hope others can look at it and find encouragement from it. It looks like we both have the same goal in mind: weight training with the expectation of added weight and better looks! :) I'm realizing that I never did to my celebratory eating that I had…

bump - need to be able to come back to this: been looking to find a different protein.

That is so awesome! You have come a long way, and you really should be proud! Not only have you shown you can be successful here, but you've also been a huge support to me and others. Keep on doing what your doing!

I drink a protein shake before I workout (1 scoop for 20 grams) and then a second one after my workout (2 scoops for 40 grams). Most people will say to got 1.3 to 1.5 grams of protein per pound of lean body weight. In other words, if you weight 200 pounds and you have 20% body fat, you have 40 pounds of fat, and 160 pounds…

^^ YES!!!!!

I had typed up a bunch of stuff, pressed the wrong button and the web page changed on me! Doh! Lost everything I had typed. :) First, here's an interesting article that might give you hope: http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/of-whooshes-and-squishy-fat.html Second, you need to make sure you are getting an accurate…

Nut's in moderation or more than just good, they are very good! They contain good fats your body needs. Generally speaking, you don't want to eat more than a quarter cup or so. My favorites are almonds and pistachios.

Yes, I sometimes add more serving if I'm not sure, and take away exercise calories if they seem to high. Is that lying?

There are many factors at play here. If you recently started lifting, then you are gaining muscle. With loss of fat and gain of muscle, you will lose inches but not pounds. This is good. When do you weight yourself? Best time is first thing when you wake up, after you go to the bathroom. Use the same scale. Drink lots of…

One day, no big deal. Even 2 days and you're still at a deficit for the week. Don't stress about it! :)

One day each week, my wife and I allow ourselves a day to "spike" our calories. Calling it a spike day sounds more positive than a cheat day. It's done in moderation, but gives us something to look forward to on those days when you just want to pig out. Instead, we know that on Saturday we can allow that indulgence. I have…

I drink the GNC pro Performance Amplified Wheybolic Extreme 60 protein after my workouts (2 scoops) with 2 cups of water. It's 40 grams of quick protein to help with the recovery. I like the taste, but am searching for something new. I've been using this stuff for years.

I've been telling my wife that very same thing. She'll say, "I lost a pound!" and I say, "Hey, that's like 4 sticks of butter!"

After you workout, or even if you are experiencing soreness already, use a foam roller and roll the muscles. This helps promote blood flow to the muscles, which will help with the healing process. It also feels good to roll on them. You can use either a foam roller or a 4 inch PVC pipe (the pile will last much longer than…

I totally understand the shy part. When I first joined a gym I was sure everyone was watching me. I wanted to workout where nobody could watch. Over time, after forcing myself to go, it got easier. I still don't want people watching me, especially when I'm doing burpees (LOL), but I've gotten over the shyness part. I think…

Hmm, I think I need to google it to find out what it is. Having said that, I'm pretty sure my answer is that it's not good or bad. It just is (or isn't). now to google thigh gap and see what I get.

I've wondered the same thing regarding the base calories that are already calculated for a given time that you add exercise to. I purchased a BodyMedia fit to see what it says my calorie burn is throughout the day. I see that when I'm doing nothing, like sleeping, it has my burn at about 1.5 calories every 2 minutes. So,…