jimmie65 Member

Because every popular diet needs some sort of gimmick.

Anytime is cheaper, less crowded, and open more hours. Obviously, the Y is the better choice. More seriously, have you considered what equipment and classes, if you want them, that both gyms offer?

Glad you decided on the free weights squats. I'm of the (hopefully educated) opinion that these machines are far more dangerous to your back because 1) they limit your normal range of motion; and 2) the stabilizer muscles you would normally use in real life are not worked.

Up your weight so that 5 reps is near failure, then do 3 to 5 sets.

This might help, if the problem is the way she bends her wrists. But if her wrists are too weak, then this isn't going to help. EDIT - maybe others are right. The push-up handles are worth a try, at least.

Google for wrist exercises on Youtube?

The scale may not respond, as I think others have pointed out. I do two hours of working out at least 5 days a week. While I'm healthier and feel a lot better, I've been stuck at 230 for a few months.

I'm sure it's been said, but don't trust MFP calorie calculations. They're usually way off.

You're not getting to build muscle with that weight. You can use them for cardio, though, and that will help you burn fat. Try this: Start with both dumbbells at your feet. Deadlift to waist level, curl to shoulders (strict curl, no body english), squat, then overhead Arnold press. Repeat as many times as you can. Rest 30…

This is the routine I've finally built for mornings. I hold all poses for 30 seconds, with a 5 sec transition. It's focused on my problem issues, like my hams. Sun Salutation to Forward Bend. Downward dog Runner's lunge, right leg forward Warrior I Warrior II Triangle pose Sun salutation to forward bend Downward dog…

Try this article for some help: http://www.nerdfitness.com/blog/2013/01/31/worst-fitness-advice-ever/

My favorite casual exercise are the 16 ounce curl and the chip dip.

My suggestions: 1. Do weights before cardio 2. Scrap your weights routine and try compound lifts instead (StrongLifts, Starting Strength) 3. Don't jump cardio machines. Pick one for the day and stick with it.

Based on the info you provided, who knows? How overweight are you? Have you started a new exercise routine? Do you have medical conditions or old injuries? How long are you sitting at a time?

228 at my last weigh-in. And I tend to be rough on equipment. Maybe I'll pick one up this spring or look at the kick-bikes. EDIT - just looked up kickbike's website. I'd have to find one used; I can't justify that kind of money for a new toy.

I don't have bumper plates and wish I did. I plan on upgrading soon. But why would you need a full set? Wouldn't you just need some of the plates, probably the 45 pounders, to be bumpers?

I googled it and Les Mills claims that these are HIIT programs. If they really are, then go for it.

Your choice of exercises doesn't make much sense, since you're not hitting all areas. And your weights are very light. If you want to get a full body workout, consider the StrongLifts program and switch over to free weights. Only 5 exercises, but it works arms, legs, back, chest, core, everything.

Skip the assisted dips. Try doing negative dips and holds instead, until you can do a full dip.

Love this! I've never seen a scooter that would hold my weight, but I play around on a ripstick (flexible skateboard) sometimes, in addition to my biking and running. It would be great to have a scooter to throw in the mix.

I hope your mom is under medical supervision and that she (and you) will discuss any of these suggestions with him before she begins. Especially since she has trouble even walking right now. Even light dumbbells, stretching, and walking can cause injury.

Definitely Stronglifts or Starting Strength. Someone listed SL; SS is squat, deadlift, bench, military press, and clean. Either program will hit every muscle in your body.

They don't "design" a plan for you. They take a cookie cutter plan with nothing but machines and their circuit, find your high-rep max on all the machines, and call it a personal plan. You'd be far better off deciding what you want to accomplish and then researching the best way to get there.

Is this a new euphemism for "I'm requesting pirated videos"?

I hope this means you're going to the gym 5 days a week and only need a workout for the weekends. I know they say something is better than nothing, but I think once-a-week workouts would be a waste of time. And what kind of gym isn't open on weekends?

Yes.

Has anyone suggested lifting yet?

Of course. Any intensive exercise program will be good for weight loss.

I've dropped from 330 to 230 in just over 2 years. From 240 to 230 was a huge fight, and now I'm stuck at 230. I'm not too worried about it, except for it's visceral fat.

Out of your suggestions, sprinting probably. But if you're hurting yourself, I'm not sure what would work best.