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I agree with starting with the walking. Couch to 5k would be great. As well as the exercise it helps get in the mindset of exercising 3 times a week and building good habits. Remember to concentrate on diet for weight loss.

good morning. I hope everyone had a good weekend. Here's my Monday morning workout: Squats day: warmup = jumping jacks, lunges, squatting and stretching (practicing my oly clean and press - shoulders still too stiff to squat with the bar over my head) 5 X 27.5kg 5 X 32.5kg 5 X 40kg (should of done 3 but didnt read it…

I think if you enter your exercise into MFP it wont also allocate calories for your steps unless its a huge number. I think I've only ever got exercise calories AND step calories on the same day once. Make sure you have put the right time for starting and stopping the exercise too.

It depends what you want it for. As a heart rate monitor I'd go for the polar with a chest strap. If you want to count the calories you burn over a longer period I'd go for the fitbit. I am saving for a fitbit charge Hr as I would like to monitor my calorie burn over a 24 hour period as well as during workouts.

good morning everyone, I hope you're having a good weekend so far. The weather here in the UK is gorgeous! I skipped the gym on Friday as I had a full day at work and I have my mother-in-law visiting so I went this morning instead. Bench day: 5 X 20kg 5 X 22.5kg 5 X 25kg 5 X 27.5kg 5 X 32.5kg AMRAP 35kg I did 10 (well, 2…

I agree that there is no point in waiting to start lifting if that is where your interest and enthusiasm is. I personally like to combine the two. I weight train 3 times a week and do boot camp style classes once or twice a week. I consider them my cardio. I have been doing this for over 2 years though. I started with the…

The more time you spend in there the more you will realise that it is a safe environment. In my experience no-one is interested in watching anyone else unless they think they can learn something from them. I think its a good idea to do as many classes as you enjoy - the more time you spend there the more comfortable you…

Yesterday was Tuesday boxing: 60 minutes of punching, running, walking lunges, squats, jumping jacks, sit ups. It was brutal! Today 2nd day of Wendlers: Military press 5 X 35kg 5 X 42.5kg 3 X 50kg 5 X 55kg 5 X 62.5kg AMRAP 72.5kg (I did 10) 10 X 25kg 10 X 25kg 10 X 25kg 10 X 25kg 10 X 25kg dumbell row 12kg 5 sets 10 reps…

I was thinking about ct5k just today. I did it about 2.5 years ago now and it was the first step on my fitness journey. The best thing about it, in my opinion, is that it teaches you that you are stronger than you think. I struggled to run for 30 seconds when I started so when I saw 60 seconds on the plan I thought I…

I do a boxercise class. I add it as vigorous callisthenics and log 3/4 of what MFP gives me for the 60 minute class. I used to use a HRM so I know the number is roughly correct.

Then I think you simply need to ask him what his plan is. it's motivational to know what is expected of you.

OP you've had some great responses. At some point you are going to have to stop caring what other people think. No matter how 'funny looking' you are, I'm sure no-one is really that interested in what you are doing. I can't speak for everyone else but if I were to see you in my gym I would be happy to see you starting out.…

I think if you like your trainer and the weight is the only issue then I'd just have the conversation with him. Perhaps mention that you have looked at strong lifts or something similar and you've seen how they recommend upping the weight at every session, see what he says. I have the opposite problem. I like to follow the…

1st day of Wendlers - still not sure I'm doing it right but I'm doing something! Military press day (Why only 1 exercise?!?) I'm used to stronglifts where you do at least 3 different exercises during the workout + accessories 5 X 20kg 5 X 20kg 3 X 20kg 5 x 22.5 kg 5 X 25kg AMRAP 27.5kg (I got 10) 10 X 20kg 10 X 20kg 10 X…

No, you don't want to see it! Think lock and snap!

I would either ecord 3/4 of the number of calories the machine gives you or invest in a heart rate monitor of your own. I think the ones with the straps are most accurate. Really though, it isn't an exact science. To start off with I'd recommend just using one method (either the machine, MFP or HRM) and sticking to it for…

It shouldn't be any trouble to start timing yourself. I use my phones stopwatch. I use the calisthenics option in the cardio section

Ha! I read that twice too! Still that's a big old lift, well done. (don't lock your knees!! Have you seen the video going round facebook?!)

Good luck!!!

This!!! Sometimes I am the only woman in the weight section, sometimes there's a few of us. Either way, just do your thing. I have had nothing but respect. I don't get the whole 'male' and 'female' areas. To me its a group of people with the same interest, doing their hobby, encouraging each other.

I find this really interesting. I have been in a deficit for about 2 years and I do feel like I have gained some muscle, especially in my upper body. I know a lot of it is fat loss just showing the muscle but I was thinking that I had gained some mass. When I used to flex absolutely nothing happened! Reading this I think…

I noticed that too. I think it's a typo (at least I hope so or I've been getting it very wrong!) and ninerbuff knows what he's talking about.

Did you read them?

Op, I don't have anything to add as you've had excellent advice so far. I just want to say I know where you are and I get it! I haven't been at this quite as long as you but I have lost 56lb in the last 2 years. I started with jogging, then started weight training and circuit training about a year and a half ago. I only…

Thanks guys. I appreciate the advice. I didn't read far enough back so only caught a couple of replies. I'll sit down at the pc in the morning and read it all again. I think I'll ditch to app and go back to my little book. I like the idea of mixing them up . Thanks again.

Thank you, I've just had a look. I wasn't doing anywhere near as many sets as this page suggests. My usual routine is to do 3 of the big 5 lifts on any one day, training 3 days a week: 5 sets of 5 reps. this page is suggesting: (eg OHP) 5X20kg 5X20kg 3X 20kg 5X22.5kg 5X25kg AMRAP 5+ 27.5kg 10X20 10X20 10X20 10X20 10X20…

Does anyone have the android app? I'm a little confused as to what to actually do on any given day. I did the first day today and the app isn't very intuitive. (or I am very stupid!) I trained OHP, DL, bench and squat today at 65%, 75% and 85% of my 1RM with the last set being AMRAP. Once I entered that into the app it…

Happy Humpday!!! went for a new app today and started Wendler Not really understanding the plan so I'm going to wing it unless anyone has any advice. I started lift cycle 1. I did the warm-ups and 3 sets of 5 reps on bench, deads, military press and squats. It now says week 1 is complete? I usually train 3 times a week.…

tuesday boxercise working in pairs (obviously!) gloves : squat thrusts on the box 20, 18, 16 etc down to 2 with 20 punches between sets pads : jumping jacks gloves: clean and jerk 20, 18, 16, 14 etc with 20 punches between sets pads: box steps gloves: push ups (on the step on my knees) 10, 9, 8 etc with 20 punches between…

I do a boxing class but I wouldn't say it's boxing as a 'lesson'. We work in pairs and we do a circuit type class with punching and pad work involved. I have seen a big difference in the look in my arms and chest. The muscles are coming because I also do a 5X5 lifting programme but my muscles are also 'leaner' since I…