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I revoke everything I just said. I just did Badger for the first time. Never have I ever wanted to give up so bad. Fran and Murph were both nothing compared to Badger. The thought alone still scares me.

The first initial soreness when starting a workout program will always be the worst. After that you will get sore again but not what you're experiencing now. I remember doing a high intensity workout for the first time. Omg After an 8 hour shift at work I went home and cried. It was miserable. After a while you learn to…

If you are doing HIIT then 30 minutes is the perfect amount of time. However if you're doing a relaxed workout then 30 mins will do you no good in terms of weight loss that is.

Hey. I say if you're comfortable with it. More power to ya!!

Circuit Training will burn fat most effectively and the fastest.

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^^ That.

Bloody freakin amazing response. Couldn't have said it better myself.

If you have a rigorous workout routine. Then you will need more rest days. For example if you do intense full body strength training I would give your yourself least 2 days rest. To help with the risk of injury and giving my body the time it needs to recover. However if you are doing only moderate strength training and…

Whenever I work out I usually break- up my target areas. Day 1: chest, triceps, shoulders Day 2: Biceps & back Day 3: Leg day. Then repeat. I also do full body circuit training 2 days a week. I go 3 weeks with a lighter weight with higher reps, then the next three weeks with the heaviest weight I can for 5 reps. Its…

Whenever you do any strength training just make sure to engage your core. You won't even have to use any machine to tighten up the abdominal area. But also remember "abs are made in the kitchen, not the gym"

I did a TRX boot camp for 2 months. 2 classes a week. I enjoyed it. However, the only thing I didn't like about it is that you don't really notice improvements. Since its all body weight you can't really tell how much you're getting better. For example say I was able to bench press 50 lbs one week and the next I could…

It's not the people that are sweating at the gym that I notice, but the people that aren't sweating. If you're at the gym and dry as a bone. Its time to go home.

I recently did a 3 day detox because I had hit my 3rd plateau. The detox still had me on a 1200 calorie a day intake. I lost 9 lbs in 3 days. However it was mostly water weight. After the detox I put back on 4 lbs. The detox helped me get over my plateau though and Now I'm losing weight consistently again. I wouldn't…

They're actually called 'crop tops' & they are completely in trend right now. I Personally love crop tops although I don't have the body for them yet. If I had rocking abs and a few stretch marks I would not be worried about wearing them. I know a lot of girls who were never big and yet still have stretch marks.

I've lost 60 lbs so far and my stretch marks are a little more noticeable. People always suggest things like Coco butter or Bio-oil. TO be honest I've tried them all none of them have worked. I wouldn't worry too much about them though. My sister who has never been heavier than 120 in her life still has stretch marks. With…

I always bring a protein shake bottle to the gym with me with one scoop of ISO protein powder in it. After a workout I add some water. Shake and down it. Sweet and simple.

"Don't pace yourself, Push yourself"

My only guess would be that its from a build up of lactic acid from your workout. I've only experienced this during a workout though. I feel sore after a workout for up to 2 days while my muscles are trying to repair itself, but I never feel a warm sensation. My suggestion would be to stretch it out, lots of water, warm…

Mobility exercises! I could not reach my toes before, but now I can place my palms on the ground. You tube some mobility exercises they are amazing!

Whenever I squat (& I do a lot) I try and get below parallel. Its far more functional. Increasing your ability for sports, athletic strength and normal day to day activities. So if you have the ability to go "ATG" I would suggest it. When I squat with dumb bells I usually make them into a compound movement. If I'm just…

I had cross fit today and the conditioning at the end was 245 squats so I'm definitely done for the day!

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Barefoot Moscato! Yum. Well pretty much any Moscatos

I cannot say enough how glad I am that you posted this. Totally needed this motivation right now!!! Currently stuck at a scale plateau and absolutely hating it. So thank you for this! You look great btw!!!!

LOL. Yes. I use the rollers provided at my gym. But now I'll think twice before using one or its time to get my own roller. The mats at least you can clean off before use.

DIET!! It doesn't matter how many sit ups or crunches you do. Its all in the diet. We all have abs muscles under there. That's why there's that saying "Abs are made in the kitchen not the gym"

YES rest days are important. It give your body a chance to recover. Putting too much stress on your body will only increase the chance of injury. When you workout you are tearing down your muscles. When you rest, your body is repairing the muscles, and that's when you actually gain. However If you are getting the 8 hours…

OH my goodness! That's insane and very impressive!

Try switching up your workouts. I was stuck at a plateau for about a month and it was so frustrating. My brother in Law suggested doing 5 reps of a weight that I struggled getting up by the 5th rep. Instead of my usual 8-12 reps at a lighter weight and the weight has started to come down again. Try something different that…