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it`s a complicated answer for me ! 5ft 6 - currently 190 ish - BW goal 160 My static lifts are not my main focus - I am competitive kettle bell lifter so high rep snatches with the 20kg bell is my focus ( goal for August 130 reps non stop - 1 hand hand switch - under 10 mins ) The training for THAT tears up my hands and…

Aww .. I prefer purple ... 20KG kettlebells :)

when I could fall asleep on the gym floor because I used up every thing I had - I usually feel like that after heavy dead lifts or - I`m laying on the floor in an ever increasing puddle of sweat - that happens after my kettle bell training

it doesn't take much to yank your shoulder out of your form is not right - always keep you eye on the bell when it`s above your head - think about pointing your elbow forward and your thumb back - it creates a more stable over head lock then fist forward - your arm should be braced up against your head almost A lot of…

I was more wondering what exercises you did that involved your shoulders e.g - clean and press ?, snatches ??

not at all - there have been studies done that show that working one side helps stop atrophy in the non working side - but if you have taken 2 weeks off and the first day back has cause so much discomfort I would suggest a visit to a doctor. Can I ask what you did with what weight ?

I would do an hour of elliptical one day and have a full rest day - I really think one or 2 workout breaks per week are helpful in recovery

try a kettle bell workout - not one of those prancy ones with pink bells - one from a a good kettle bell trainer - most drill cane done at high rep low weight for cardio or low rep high weight for strength so you can mix it about in the same work out - it sounds like it might work for you

A good chiropractor can do ART on you and this will help a HUGE amount. Other things that will make a big impact - stop after 1 mile and stretch your IT bands - and do so every 20 mins after that strengthen your hips / glutes - do lateral leg lifts every day - 3 sets of 15 - 20 reps - add a weighted bar if you can - laying…

I feel you are looking for a pretty simple answer - I think 1 hour a day 5 or 6 days a week is more than enough for general health / weight loss. Split that between 3 cardio and 3 weights days and you have a reasonable plan. I tend to find my lifting days take an hour sometimes a little more - cardio can be as little as 30…

oh good grief no !! I stay in my clothes as long as it takes to get home but I am just gross after a workout !

Sometimes I take my kettle bells outside and practice juggling - I don`t always catch after the release and flip ....

Second the suggestion to try the GAP - I really like their workout tights - also try Champion brand - I have a few pairs of running tights from them. You other option is to try the sales on athlete.com or titlenine.com

batteries ?

nor sure what I weighed - around 200 lbs I guess - 2 hours 40 mins I think

good shoes AND goos socks - I love wright socks double layer - never had a blister with those to treat your current blisters - pad them so they are not getting rubbed any more - any that have broken treat with newskin

Right now the weight is falling off - but I`m training for a kettle bell lifting competition so I`m cranking out 300 snatches with a 35 - 45 lb bell 3 times a week - way more than most people would do ! On saying that - Kettlebells are GREAT tools - if you love the workouts - they will work because you will do them - just…

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How exactly are you watching your intake because you do not seem to be logging it here ?

an hour of hard kettle bell training ( by hard I mean training for competition so around 300 snatches with a 35lb - 50 lb kettle bell, plus swings ) and 3 -5 mile run afterward - that would put me in the 1000 cal region

so true !

News flash - no one is looking at you

I run up to 6 miles at lunch sometimes - I bird bath with a wet towel and soap -

try kettle bells - worked for me - I loved the work outs -

If you are indeed are lifting heavy ( as oppose to heavy for you ) then it may be worth considering - think about it - many MANY olympic lifters wear belts - Most people I know when they start getting to a certain point use a belt

Very few people commented on my weight loss until I posted progress pics on my Facebook page - unless people know you are actively working on weight loss I think they tend not to comment in case it is a touchy subject Question is do YOU notice ?

You do not have a good enough walking base yet - build you walks up to 1 hour brisk walking 3 times a week - THEN try the c25K

I have a trainer and a coach. My trainer is for general strength work and my coach for sports specific training. Neither are responsible for my weight loss / nutrition or my cardio training. Although I do discuss general cardio requirements with my coach and ensure that my plans are not bone headed - it is down to me to…

dynamic days - higher reps lower weight short rests have their value - heavy days - low reps - long rests have their value - do both not on the same day

If you are getting shin pain even walking fast - shelve the running plan for now - you need to be able to walk briskly for an hour before starting a running a program Walk in the same shoes you run in Try walking without the orthotics - they do not always help