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  • machines have their place but you will see far better results if you exercise with dumbells and the long bar if you have them available. The rep range for muscle building is between 8 - 12 reps. If you can get 12 reps you should increase the weight. Also I would do my weight work first and finish, then do any type of…
    in machines at the gym Comment by mreenis August 2013
  • I am a 62 years old female, weigh 136 pounds and weight train regularly. I initially bought a 12kg (approx 26 pound) kettlebell. While this felt heavy the first few times I quickly adjusted to the feel and weight. I think you will soon out grow the one you have so dont buy smaller save the money for a heavier one which you…
    in Kettle bell weights Comment by mreenis July 2013
  • I eat Zero noodles regularly and I find them to be very filling. It is important to wash them thoroughly then they have no taste at all. They absorb the flavour of the food you add them to ie stir fry or pasta sauce. I enjoy eating them plain as I like their chewy texture. The taste and texture is similar to soaked dry…
    in "Zero Noodles" - Anybody Familiar? Comment by mreenis June 2013
  • I have been doing HIT on the stationary bike for quite some time, with a 10 sec work load and 10 sec rest for a total of 20 mins. Can do this relatively easily but still with effort. I have now stopped the HIT and am doing burst training. My problem is that I can only do 28 seconds before my legs give out (not my puffing).…
    in ITT: Ask me anything about losing weight.. Comment by mreenis April 2012
  • Pure L Glutamine is a great supplement. If I only had enough money to purchase 1 supplement this would be it. I have used it for over 20 years, 1 tablespoon each day. I am fit and healthy, weight lift heavy regularly and am a very young 61 year old. It repairs and protect your whole body. I buy it by the kilo.
    in Glutamine? Comment by mreenis April 2012
  • fill out the strength training section with all your exercises then go to cardio section and click strength training with the time you actually worked. Strength training is very difficult to calculate actual calories used as there is so many variables.
    in weight lifting Comment by mreenis March 2012
  • please dont feel intimidated by the weights room. A few workouts in there will make you familiar and more comfortable. Just go about your routine and ignore those that make you feel uncomfortable. Soon the guys will not even notice you , some will begin to talk to you and even help you out at times. I am a 61 year old…
    in The freeweight 'section' of the gym Comment by mreenis March 2012
  • I reset my goals and ate less carbohydrates to increase my protein level to 100 gms daily. I did not lose too many carbs about 30 gms from memory but the increase in protein made me less hungry. Carbs and protein are the same calorie value so by adjusting to suit yourself it will not affect your daily quota.
    in Not enough calories to meet recommended protein intake Comment by mreenis March 2012
  • thankyou jmobashrn, will give it a try
    in fibre and sodium on food diary Comment by mreenis February 2012
  • Soak the brown rice in cold water over night. Drain and use fresh clean water to cook the next day. Always make sure brown rice is well cooked otherwise it is too harsh on your stomach.
    in Cooking Brown Rice Comment by mreenis February 2012
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