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When I read DavPul's posts, I sense a lot of negativity. It's the classic "I'm right, you're wrong" argument without really considering all the variables. The funny thing is that if DavPul were to have me train him for a session is that we would do a variety of rep ranges, but the high reps would kill him the most. I have…

You said, " However, doing high rep work does little for building strength. This means that progression stalls out very quickly." Progression does not always = strength. Think of the many ways one can progress. Strength, endurance, hypertrophy, fat loss, calorie burning, more volume, shorter rest periods, longer intervals,…

What is "Low weight" Isn't it different for everyone? There are benefits to training in the high rep range as long as there is progression.

Hey there, it should be mandatory to exercise proper form in order to reduce risk of degradation. Focus on strengthening the core, and make sure to balance out exercises that work the entire body.

The typical MFP fitness enthusiast is probably not going to be in the same situations as strongman competitors. Most people are looking to improve posture, feel stronger, and have more energy throughout the day. In that sense, working the capacity of slower twitch muscle fibers in a strength training situation should yield…

Meshayup... The goal with stuff that is less than 50% of max weight is more conditioning. In that sense, you aim to do the most amount of work to fulfill a goal or set range during the least amount of rest. Work hard, short rest intervals, make you sweat. Try some Bulgarian Split Squats, I train all my clients on this…

At lower intensity exercise, your body is not forced to bring energy into the cells at a very fast pace. Therefore, it gives your body time to potentially oxidize fat stores for use as energy. Example: HIIT Sprinting: increase metabolic rate significantly for 3+ hours afterwards 60 minute walking over hilly terrain: burns…

Buy a light band, Do band pull-aparts throughout the day. Like minimum 50 reps, maybe up to 150 over the entire day. This works the scapula retractors, rear deltoids, rhomboids, and mid traps -- all the important muscles to keep your upper back upright, tight, and in good position. It's not a cure all, but it will improve…

All of the walking you do adds up through out the day. You can enter that as 30 mins. Walk as much as possible, it's a great way to burn extra calories. And your body actually burns a good ratio of fat calories compared to carb calories while walking.

Potentially a symptom of overtraining. Other possibilities would be to strengthen the calves -Get on a step with 1 foot on the step (use railing for support) -Lower yourself and stretch the calf at the bottom, then bring yourself up with the calf -Slow tempo: 2 second stretch at bottom, 2 seconds up, 2 second hold at top,…

I am a personal trainer and I can tell you that everyone has a their own training style. My training focus is typically: 1. Postural correction + core strengthening 2. Teaching safe movement patterns 3. Metabolic work (calorie burning stuff) Then I give a meal plan, and continue to stay in contact with clients a few times…

That counts at high intensity. You should know that intensity is more related to your own abilities than anything else. Most hard exercise that lasts between 10-60 seconds at 90%+ effort probably counts as high intensity. Keep it up. PS I recommend turning the incline up to 10 degrees and running at 6 mph. Your calves,…

Most efficient way is for you to be active at work. Get up and walk around, carry awkward or heavy objects around. Do posture exercises, walk up the stairs in your building.

Why Isolate Raw Protein (Garden of Life) Warrior Food (Vegan) Vega Protein All of the above are high quality choices.

Put simply: Barbells: Higher strength capacity = heavier weight used Dumbells: More stabilizer muscles used, and also better to promote muscular balance between both sides of your body. Either can tone, build muscle, strengthen, etc. Both are valuable in a fitness program IMO.

Barbells are very adjustable in terms of weight since you can slide the plates on and off. The downside of barbell training is that you often need some sort of power rack or squat rack that allows you safe use in case you fail the weight -- you don't want it falling on top of you. DB's are often fixed weight, unless you go…

As a trainer, I start many clients off with basic bodyweight movements including lunges, step ups, and 1 leg romanian deadlift. As anyone can attest, walking lunges for more than 30 seconds will make your thighs and glutes burn like craaaaazy. 5 Lbers are pretty light. 10lbs DB's are often a starting point. However you can…

Wild salmon + swiss chard. Salmon has the healthy fatty acids, protein, and is definitely a superfood. Swiss chard has potent antioxidants and also supports carbohydrate metabolism. Put the two together and you will notice a healthy difference :)

Pretty much all whole/natural foods, but in smaller/balanced portions through out the day.

Haha, thanks for sharing the story. I have personally used many diet pills as a result of working in the natural supps industry. Fortunately my job wasn't commission based so I could tell people the truth. IMO the best reason to use a fat burner is if you have a specific event coming up in a short period of time, such as a…

Keep in mind that Ferruggia is hardcore Strength and Conditioning. So what he says generally doesn't apply to general population. I would say there are some nuggets of truth with regard to the nuts, proteins, fats that he mentions, but the main value I get from his article is just the "awareness" of a different perspective…

Great info from DeadVim ^^ The basic of what he is talking about relates to nutrient density. Typically: Calorie surplus --> Gain mass Calorie deficit --> Lose mass But what does this mass consist of? That's where other nutrients come in. If you are eating a nutrient deficient diet consisting of starches, you may lose mass…

Well, Tundeke, I can relate to sugar cravings, but not for that particular reason... I use a psychological tactic on myself because I find it difficult to "restrict" or "take-away" things from my life. So, instead of saying, "don't eat chocolate ever." Instead, I will say, "Ok, let me eat this bunch of kale along with some…

Along with calorie restriction, I believe exercise will speed up the process of fat loss. Of course we all know that exercise burns calories, but people don't consider the other benefits of exercise. Intense exercise has been shown to activate genes involving many metabolic processes. In other words, exercise forces your…

Hey Ashley, I would like to help you frame your goals in a broader perspective. I know you are quite aware, but having your gallbladder removed is serious business. Your digestive function will be affected for the rest of your life. Related to that, the health of your digestive system will likely be related to the amount…

You may want to take on a more productive attitude. Being able to manage your weight and body is a life-long practice. Success should be measured by SMART goals. Set a realistic goal, such as to lose five pounds in two months. Celebrate that success, take what you learned from the experience, and set a new goal. The way…

Depends who you ask in terms of nutrition -- some people will say that calorie deficit is all that matters. I think that is extremely important, although I also believe in nutrient density to promote healthy body composition. The other side to that is nutrient timing. Are you eating a solid breakfast every morning? Do you…

Exercise is good and all, even though you really need to take a good look at your nutrition. The best way for you to hold yourself accountable is to record the food that you are eating, including snacks and any drinks that contain calories. You need to create a calorie deficit in order to reduce body mass. Walk, walk, walk…

Are you sure you aren't just tilting your head a bit? Jokes aside, it probably isn't abnormal. Though some people have structural imbalances in the hips which that cause a tilt... this could create the appearance of being larger on one side. Also if there are any repetitive tasks that you do in you daily life which may…