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Cardio itself doesn't make you lose weight, a calorie deficit does. Yes cardio is one way to achieve that, but so is strength training and your diet is obviously the easiest way to cut cals. You say your weight and measurements are the same, but do you look better/leaner? Have people noticed a difference? You could be…
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I don't eat back calories on here, but then I don't use MFP's 'net' calorie system either. The reason for this is the exercise burns on here are massively over stated for some exercises, and also I want to keep my calorie intake at a specific level, rather than the uncertainty that comes in by eating back different burns…
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Either tell the coaches your suspicions or change Box, life is too short for that crap!
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Planks with your feet on a medicine ball - ouch but excellent core strengthening exercise!
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Amazing achievement, but he needs to get rid of the speedo's - ugh!
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I found T25 to be poor compared to Insanity - too much dancing clapping rosemary connelly type stuff not enough hardcore calorie burning. Insanity max 30 is better in a similar timeframe per workout.
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Good luck, sounds like a solid plan to me :)
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Also variations like snatch grip deadlifts are great for the back, and high pulls (which can also be done with a snatch grip). These are both olympic lifting assistance exercises and olympic lifters have very strong backs!
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It depends what you want to do - the build muscle lose weight option means that you're changing your body's composition - so losing fat and building muscle would be a better description, whereas your overall weight remains fairly stable. Recomping like this can take time, but can produce good results.
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Firstly, its generally recommended to do weights before cardio while you're fresh, so you're getting the most out of it. For energy/calories I suggest you go to http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ to work out your BMR, TDEE and a suitable deficit.
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Since the question was is 20 minutes enough, my points are accurate - 20 minutes of steady state cardio will not be as beneficial as 20 minutes of HIIT. We weren't discussing the general public here...
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60 minutes will burn more calories during the actual activity, but once you stop working out when doing steady state cardio then the calorie burn effectively ends. With HIIT you raise your metabolism creating an after-burn effect due to EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption), so overall in general HIIT will burn…
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Agreed, the main issue is MFP can massively over-estimate exercise calories but take your pick which one works best for you :)
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Only buy a running shoe if you plan to become a runner. If you plan to lift weights as well or do crossfit, or even sticking with your circuit training then other types of footwear may be more suitable. For example, Nike Free TR's are cross trainers designed for running/gym/lifting workouts, and Reebok Nano's are…
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This - do HIIT definitely for the most bang for your buck in 20 minutes.
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Kami is right in that this is how MFP works, but if you prefer to work off TDEE and not eat back the calories (like me) then use the custom option to set your workouts as 1 calorie per week, set your goal calories per day as you want them using the calculator you were given (scoobys) and have at it. That's how I do it and…
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An hour? Don't you get bored? Lol. I do less than 20 mins but its brutal - 2 min warm up at 7mph gradually increasing the incline up to incline 6, step on the sides then increase the speed to 13mph, 30 secs sprint, 30 secs rest then increase the speed again to 13.5mph now you're warmed up 30secs sprint/30secs on the sides…
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I wouldn't skip the clean, its my favourite exercise! Look at youtube for lots of how to videos. The clean is fantastic for strength, explosiveness and athleticism and because the clean works so many muscles at once and has you moving quickly, its a great calorie burner. But if you do decide to skip it, at least do high…
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The clean is a good one for jumping ability, as are KB swings. Also high pulls (barbell or KB).
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No legs? Leg exercises, especially squats, allow you to build muscle everywhere else due to the hormone release they trigger.
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Cycling isn't great exercise unless you do big miles. Its too efficient to be great exercise over short journeys. So if you think the miles make it worthwhile (10+ IMO) get the bike, if not, walk.
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Standard York weights won't fit on an Oly bar though - just before you drag them to the gym unnecessarily!
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Barbell hang clean & Press - awesome exercise.
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Insanity burns serious calories - 5-600 for plyo cardio and 6-700 in the month 2 workouts for me. I didn't bother calorie counting (I'd never heard of MFP then) - I just cut out rubbish food, had protein with every meal, had a cheat night every friday (beer and pizza) and still lost 1.5 stone. I've never been fitter…
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Try the half chicken without skin - with the skin its 650+ calories but without its only around 360+ IIRC, and still has tons of protein (70+g I think)? You can add two sides - at the weekend I had the side salad and corn on the cob, was delicious. - If I'd had the calories left I would have eaten the skin but since I…
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This - the majority of people in support of it only have 1 or 2 posts to their name. Says it all really...
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This. I had shoulder problems before I did Insanity so I did my pushups/drills on bars and they really help. The workout you just did (plyo cardio) is my favourite Insanity workout. It doesn't get easier, but you definitely get fitter so keep at it :)
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There are online services yes - Men's Health magazine do one so I'm assuming Women's Health magazine does also. I'm sure there are others.
