ChrisLindsay9 Member

I am ignorant of kickboxing training, so I'm bumping to see/read what others might have to say. Regarding the actual weight lifting exercises you specified, I think those are good ones to start out with. And I don't think you need to worry about doing bodyweight exercises, like pushups on kickboxing days. What I'm not sure…

What is your workout schedule like? How many days a week can you/do you workout? Would you consider doing a split? This would allow you to train different muscle groups and give the ones that are sore a day or two of rest. I have found that sometimes doing another workout will diminish the soreness (increased blood flow…

That's awesome, Fanny! And really good weight too! You're putting some effort to make those kinds of gains. And coming off of a shoulder injury as well? That's physical and mental toughness. I hope you find continued success and progress! :)

Congrats on the fitness program you've been working on for the time being. That's a good deal of effort. It's awesome to read your interest in wanting to incorporate lifting weights. I think a couple of days of heavy lifting would be a really nice addition to what you're doing. Three would be the perfect amount, since most…

Check out this thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1004318-desk-and-sitting-exercises It looked like there were some good ideas here!

I asked my friend Emily Savoie who is a personal trainer and was part-owner of a supplement shop awhile back, and she told me the following: "The two most popular pre-workouts right now are C4 and Craze. I haven't tried either of them, but that is just what everyone seems to be talking about these days. To be honest, ever…

I don't know how much is too much, but if you're concerned with burning muscle, can you switch one or two of your cardio days to a weight training/strength training day?

Check out this thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1020583-love-handles

Yeah HIIT is were you're going full out sprinting for 30-60 seconds (usually 30 seconds for beginners) at a certain incline, followed by 60-120 seconds of rest or slow walk (usually 120 seconds for beginners). After 5-6 occurrences, you should be gassed and done with the HIIT treadmill. If you're going longer than that,…

Two words....James Fell A few more words....www.sixpackabs.com In his own words, "My name is James Fell. I drink six packs of beer and have four pack abs. Close enough." I know that he's a guy, but maybe he can be somewhat of a source of inspiration for you to be able to meet your fitness goals without having to give up…

Check this out: http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/finder/lookup/filter/muscle/id/1/muscle/chest Once you the page opens up, filter it by the equipment you have available and see what's left. You may be able to substitute a couch/bed for some exercises like dumbbell chest press? I know you poo-poo'd push-ups, but there…

The suggestion that I've heard and relate to others: weigh once a week (same day), in on the morning after a rest day, right when you wake up (after the morning tinkle, before the morning coffee). Same day/same time/same pajamas. This eliminates a lot of factors at work. If that's not possible, then I would weigh before…

Sorry to hear about your lower back pain causing problems. I also have had lower back problems. For years, I would get intermittent spasms. And any kind of manual labor made it sore a short time later (which caused me to walk over with a hunch). My lower back issues have substantially improved ever since I started weight…

Great job so far, and I think you'll find strength training to be fun and beneficial. Catfive1 has a good suggestion. There have been times that I didn't think I was ready to move up in weight, but because someone had the dumbbells I needed, I grabbed the next weight up and surprised myself when I completed nearly as many…

Regular intense exercise and a good diet is the way to do it. If for whatever reason, that's not possible. Then at the risk of being flamed for being overly simplistic, I'll give you two easy to remember suggestions that might help you get a little closer to your goal of dropping bodyfat. 1) Lift weights or do bodyweight…

When I was on a high protein "cut" awhile back, I had about 1-1/2 cups of egg whites a day in order to hit my protein macros without going over my calories. Usually mixed in one egg with each egg white meal or snack in order to make it palatable. I think the science consensus is .8g or protein per pound of lean body…

Is the soreness more a matter of stiffness or is there discomfort/pain when you touch the sore areas? Generally soreness is correlated with inflammation. The intensity of which is dependent on how many reps/how heavy the weight you're doing. Your body will eventually adapt and be able to recover so that the soreness isn't…

Thanks for educating me. Love the GIF.

Weight training does burn bodyfat. Plyometrics, HIIT cardio, both burn bodyfat pretty efficiently as well. But if you've incorporated 30DS and kettlebells, then that might be sufficient enough. I think utilizing a program and sticking with it, along with good nutrition, will get you to the results you want. RGv2 - please…

Hey Todd, this program isn't that bad. I would consider it a pretty decent starter program. Do you have a specific goal in mind, such as are you building strength (such as increasing your 1 Max Reps), or building size (endurance and muscle mass), or just increasing personal fitness? This program would probably help you…

Time To Pretend - MGMT A Real Hero - College & Electric Youth Party Hard - Andrew WK Lights Out - Santigold Winter Beats - I Break Horses (kind of a softer song, but has a great tempo) Stronger - Kelly Clarkson Die Young - Ke$ha I Gotta Feeling - Blackeyed Peas

It's ultimately something you may need to play around with because there's some variables that will always be a factor for determining whether to eat back exercise calories. In most cases, if your primary goal is to lose weight (preferably bodyfat), then don't eat back your calories. If your primary goal is to build lean…

In most cases, tightness in the calves is due to dehydration. Make sure you're well hydrated (preferably with water) in the hours leading up to a workout, and of course, during a workout (even if you're not thirsty). You may have to play around with determining how much to drink before and during, so you can find that…

I'm not sure if we know how to comment. Maybe you can describe your workouts (days/hours/type of workouts/location) and let us know why "you" think you might be working out too much? No energy? Lingering soreness/fatigue? Interfering with personal/professional life? Maybe a bit more specifics would help us to better…

Here's a thread that may be of some help, for while you are at your desk: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1004318-desk-and-sitting-exercises However, you may want to consider adopting some kind of fitness program where you can do your exercising uninterrupted for 30-60 minutes, a few times a week. A day or two of…

I've never tried it. I'd be curious to find out if I can actually hold that much weight in my arms. I'll look into it, thanks! My trainer showed me about using two/three fingers. Still was having some trouble with it. But that's my approach. Regarding the tack and floss suggestion, thanks! Yup, I just let it rest in my…

Thanks for the feedback! I started thinking I may have to go off to a temple in a deep, remote, forest region in Asia in order to meet a legendary weight training master who would ridicule me and treat me like garbage, but then ultimately come to accept me, in order to be trained on how to do this technique.

Bump

Check out this awesome thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1004318-desk-and-sitting-exercises Hope this helps! And congrats on the awesome workout you had...hope you have many more! :)

I would consider adopting a strength training program, which will help you burn bodyfat and build lean muscle (thereby working to remove the jiggle). Here are some popular programs: Starting Strength Stronglifts 5x5 New Rules of Lifting for Women And here's a website that will give you some exercises based on muscle group.…