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  • Bodybuilding.com is a really good site to look at. It has loads of workouts and has videos for all the exercises. I would advise learning the form of exercises before using any weights especially for squats.
    in Trying new stuff at the gym Comment by bidwell69 July 2019
  • Dumbbells up to at least 40kg Kettlebells Squat rack Smith Machine A few Barbells and racks Half a dozen benches Good selection of cable machines (preferably having a cable crossover and assisted pull up-dip machine) at least 3-4 of each cardio station A decent sized area for floor work and plyometrics Thats pretty much…
    in What to look for in a new gym... Comment by bidwell69 June 2013
  • I believe people can be naturally heavy as im one of them im 6 feet tall and when I weighed around 190 lb I was told to lose weight by a doctor and I only had a 32 inch waist. He failed to spot my naturally wide shoulders and my monster legs. I have 3 children also and one of them is built the same way and told to lose…
    in Anyone else naturally heavy? Comment by bidwell69 June 2013
  • good advice is always appreciated sometimes you don't notice if your posture is bad etc. but routines are a personal thing and you should do what works for you and makes you happy and if someone criticises your routine ignore them unless you feel it will enhance your workout. my wife lifts heavy weights sometimes and…
    in Why do guys feel the need to approach me in the gym?!? Comment by bidwell69 June 2013
  • If you use a gym ask a trainer to set up a program for you. If you dont there are some good body weight exercises at this site http://fitbie.msn.com/slideshow/27-no-equipment-exercises-you-can-do-home Feel free to ask for any help/advice.
    in Heavy Lifting with Ostopenia advice please Comment by bidwell69 May 2013
  • I have been in a similar situation and what worked for me was working on muscle endurance/ stamina first off I had access to a gym and used each machine 3 times a week doing low weight high rep sets and cardio also. I lost around 50 lbs in 6 months and then started strength training and gained 30 lbs of muscle in 2 years…
    in Heavy Lifting with Ostopenia advice please Comment by bidwell69 May 2013
  • you should not over exert the sore muscles as they will fatigue quickly. if it's only sore legs then upper body will be fine. to reduce soreness try stretching the worked muscle group after each set for ten seconds this will promote muscle growth and help healing also you could do some cardio after you finish weight…
    in sore muscles Comment by bidwell69 May 2013
  • your workout split is fine. when you weight train you could alternate your weeks for stamina and strength. stamina would lightweight/3 sets/15 reps medium to fast pace. strength would be light/1 set/15 reps then medium/1 set/10 reps then heavy/1 set/5 reps. if your doing cardio after weights then you won't really get sore…
    in wanna weigh in on my weights & cardio setup? Comment by bidwell69 May 2013
  • If you can take a 5 sec pause and do another rep that is not fatigue. If you pause for 5 sec and cannot push out another rep that is fatigue/muscle failure. Looking at your typical day your hunger comes from the carbs in breakfast 1. The carbs will be burnt off within an hour after a training session leaving your body…
    in Two Questions: Weight Lifting and Hunger Comment by bidwell69 May 2013
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