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Sorry to hear about the circumstances of your job and whatnot. It sounds to me like you might want to incorporate short workouts into your fitness program. They have utility, but it requires you to do them on a regular basis and you have to really put in the exertion. The idea is that you can insert these when you have the…
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I have read that an exercise program that includes weight training can help minimize loose skin issues. Unfortunately, if you have a lot of weight to lose, it's going to be a problem at first. But with patience and perseverance, the loose skin will subside after awhile. The skin is an organ, and when your body realizes it…
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Congrats on the weight loss! 60 lbs. since February is awesome. Like the above commenter said, have you considered adding some resistance training into your fitness program? Resistance training has a lot of benefits (building lean muscle, strengthening connective tissue and bones, minimizing loose skin issues, etc.). It…
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It might be a tad high. My understanding is that MFP bases the calculation off the age and weight you list in your profile (and if you're updating your weight regularly), and use a variety of formulas that you can find online and in other books. Because there are so many variables about the workout that MFP can't really…
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I did a search and didn't come up with anything that corroborates this claim, other than anecdotal stories. My guess is that if you don't have any circulatory issues, and aren't feeling extremely light-headed or dizzy, then there's nothing harmful about sitting after exercise. I have to think if this was something that was…
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Check out this article/video and see if it's of some help. http://bretcontreras.com/squat-biomechanics-butt-wink-what-is-it-what-causes-it-how-can-it-be-improved/
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Yep, you can log it in the Cardiovascular sectio. Just find "Strength Training (Weightlifting, Weight Training) from the dropdown box and just fill in the duration. If you've updated your profile and weight, then it will give you an estimate on calories burned. It's an estimate, since there's not really a way to gauge…
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I'm less than three weeks out from my first competition (raw). It's going to be in Grand Rapids, Michigan on October 12th. I plan on competing in all three lifts, RAW, in the 132 weight class. I'll be using belt, chalk, and knee wraps. I've not used wrist support for my bench yet (I will after the meet though). I have been…
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Instead of doing it by weight, can you do it by measurements? Either have someone neutral take measurements or have it by the honor system. I would almost take part of the prize money and hire a tailor to come by the workplace to take starting measurements and finishing measurements. And everyone can take their own…
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There are some popular weight training routines that I see suggested here all the time: New Rules Of Lifting For Women (NROLFW): http://www.thenewrulesoflifting.com/nrol-for-women Stronglifts: http://stronglifts.com/strength-training-for-women/ There are some books/websites online, and I found NROLFW at our public library.…
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I think incorporating some resistance training will be beneficial for many reasons (building lean muscle, strengthening your joints, ligaments, increasing flexibility, and yes it can help minimize loose skin) http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/health-fitness/exercise/how-start-weight-training?page=all…
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Congrats! I think finishing a 5K is admirable, no matter what the time. Just know that you will do better next time, and the time after that. :) .. you've got the willpower and perseverance. It sounds like you're going to put together a fitness/nutrition plan to help complement your spirit. Good luck!
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I change it up a bit, but I typically do no more than 10 reps of my accessory work (except bodyweight stuff like push-ups, dips, pull-ups, etc.). I pretty much do 4x6 or 4x8 on most. Sometimes I do 3x8 on isolated triceps, but I hit them hard twice a week. A few weeks back, I noticed a correlation to increasing my weight…
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2 sets of 10 infer that a person takes a rest break after the first 10 reps, before starting on the second 10 reps. For example, when strength training (working the muscles to failure), the need to break up the repetitions into sets with rest breaks in between them, becomes essential.
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Bump I hope you find some helpful feedback. Good luck!
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Do you have the resources to hire a personal trainer for 2 or 3x a week? Even if it's for 3 to 4 weeks, you would build discipline in going to the gym, learn a program that you can eventually do on your own, and maybe meet a few people who can become workout-buddies?
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I wouldn't sweat it. If your friends are genuinely interested in providing encouragement, then they will want to see what you're doing. Everyone should know that some workout days will be lighter than others. Yeah, the responses you get might seem automatic, but I think the effort one makes in typing something is…
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Your split looks pretty conventional. There's nothing totally odd or goofy with it. It looks like you're trying to hit each muscle group twice, but still have two rest days? I'm not much of a muscle split person anymore, but I think it looks reasonable. If you're looking for more elaborate feedback, maybe provide some…
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Wow! Your numbers are fantastic. You should really consider competing in a powerlifting competition. I think you would put up a really respectable showing. Another website that someone gave me was this one: http://www.exrx.net/Testing/WeightLifting/StrengthStandards.html
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I am not sure about micronutrients as it relates to bodybuilding (BB), but to answer your last question...my understanding is that BBers have a very restrictive diet (especially when preparing for a competition), so vitamins help provide more micronutrients than they would otherwise get from their meals. A often-cited…
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Based on similar posts that I've read, it seems like a lot of people would say that you should not count it as exercise, but rather, adjust your activity level accordingly. Maybe you can update your Diet/Fitness profile to Lightly Active. And if that's insufficient, change it to Active? The more active you set it, the more…
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Congrats on doing so well! And this has been particularly helpful to me as I determine what weight my openers will be. I think I'll take your advice and go a little bit conservative (at least on my squat). I am not necessarily focused on winning, but I'd like to get a PR or two (and hit a certain total weight) if I'm…
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Good stuff! Thanks for sharing! Kudos to you finding a way to get in that exercise! The silliest excuse I have ever used to not go to the gym was that the locker room smelled bad. Granted, I lived a couple of miles from the gym and could just go there in my workout clothes and leave right afterwards without even stepping…
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Oh, that really stinks. I hope that something changes for you soon. Is there anything new that could be causing the sleep issues (new diet, different snacks, personal issues, stress, etc.)? You may find some suggestions on the google for improving sleep. Maybe an over-the-counter sleep aid might be something to try? I lean…
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Looks like you may need to recalculate your 1RM. You're getting into cardio territory with that many reps! Heh!
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My trainer has had a lot of success in teaching kids 13 and older how to do weight training. Do you have the resources available to hire a personal trainer? Such as at a local gym? I think it would be beneficial and safe.
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Click Exercise -> Database -> and from the "choose an exercise below" dropdown menu, choose Strength Training (Weight Training, Weight Lifting). If you've created a profile and have been updating your weight, then all you need to do is add the minutes you spent training and it will create an estimate for you. edit: Heh, I…
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It's great to read that you've joined a gym and are trying to improve your fitness. Kudos! Can you provide us with some more details, regarding your overall goals? I tried to get more information by looking up your profile, but you didn't have anything filled out. So maybe you can tell us a bit more about what you're…
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I would say that the best time to exercise is whenever you have the time to fit quality exercise into your daily routine. There are a lot of variables that might make one have personal preferences to one thing or the other (the quantity of food, the type of exercise, etc.). If your exercise is walking, then I would guess…
