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  • Give it a break. If it becomes a chore more than a pleasure than it's time to find something else that provides the same results while keeping it interesting. Cardio 'in a gym' is by nature a long and uneventful type of exercise that provides minimal benefits compared to other possible approaches such as: weight lifting,…
  • I have about 450 lbs olympic weights, bench, simple squat rack, saw-horses and a cement floor....been on the Wendler 5-3-1 for about 5 months and feeling good. I'm thinking of getting a real power rack for safety, any recommendations (and keeping the $ low) - I tried craigslist and ebay...I'm willing to buy new if it's…
  • Every day! It helps keep my focus and adjust my diet as needed. It was VERY helpful in understanding the impact of protein on my weight lifting routine
  • What are you goals and how long have you been tracking your diet? 1,000 calories seems LOW - if you're way under, your body could be in starvation mode and your metabolism shut down. You need to eat properly, exercise properly and sleep properly for your body to function as it should - and a properly functioning body is…
    in Frustration Comment by MeadeNJ June 2013
  • Using dumbbells instead of barbells is fine, the most important thing is following one of the programs in the book and staying focused for 3-6 weeks, you'll see results.
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