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You can't spot reduce fat, your body decides where it comes from unfortunately.
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T25 isn't as intense. Asylum is the next progression.
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BMI = useless if you have any muscle at all.
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Try doing a session of tabata burpees or HIIT sprints then come back and tell us you get too bored...lol ETA I do these outside not in the gym so win/win.
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I'd say no - get a rowing machine instead. Much better all over cardio, much more fun (try pyramids or other HIIT workouts), some resistance thrown in. I'd also get a kettlebell and use free online videos to get started.
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2500 cals sounds a lot to me. Its very high. You're negating most of the calorie burn you're getting (similar to how MFP works) which is not how Insanity is designed. I ate around 1800-2000cals during Insanity and lost 1 1/2 stone (male 5'5", was 13.7 stone at start, 12st after). ETA I didn't follow the nutrition guide,…
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Don't forget the anaerobic/metabloic effects of your KB workout which a HRM won't measure.
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A few months ago I would have said eat crap, now I walk the dog or workout lol
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Yes its annoying, but it can be useful to perform certain exercises in fron of a mirror to check your form. I'm sure if you asked they'd move?
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As above, a 9,000+ deficit in 1 week is a little much, so I'd up your calories by at least 200 (you're actually eating below the recommendations in the Insanity nutrition guide too). I didn't eat back my Insanity cals either, but I did eat a minimum of 1800cals and had great results. Good luck!
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Gentle swimming can be good for DOMS too since the water helps support your weight. Also try a foam roller?
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Bump
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This. Google them and ask a trainer to check your form when you start.
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It depends on the individual, but what you currently do sounds a lot like me - I wake up at 6.30am to workout and don't eat until around 9am. Works fine for me.
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Squats Bench press BOR Deadlift OHP There's a reason that these form the foundation of most strength programs.
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Yes, Fitbit flex for steps, Suunto T1C for workouts
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I'm curious, what made you choose running over strength training?
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Haha brilliant
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Haha what a great idea. Clever thinking OP!
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Not necessarily true. See: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/kelly3.htm http://www.trunity.net/ebookfreereviews/topics/view/51cbfc58f702fc2ba812375f/
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I also have this, I also get called pigeon chest because of it. We should start a big ribcage appreciation society lol.
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Some people have no morals. OP should be on Superscrimpers "my top tip is to steal from charities, they never expect it".
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You could do that, but you'd be hungry all the time and pretty miserable despite the ice cream as that's not a lot of food to make up your daily calorie allowance and it won't keep you full (if at all) for very long.
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This. Haha exactly what I thought too
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I would focus less on machines and switch to free weights. Google Starting Strength v1 or StrongLifts 5x5 and follow the program - it focuses on the main compound lifts as suggested above and has you progressively load the weight to increase strength and, if you eat enough, mass.
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Start here http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants This has excellent information for a beginner. Good luck!
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Likewise, I can think of nothing worse than wasting 2 hours of my life on an elliptical. Do some intervals to cut that time down for more bang for your buck. Better yet, get outside and do hill sprints! http://jasonferruggia.com/hill-sprints-for-fat-loss/
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Or try New Rules of Lifting for Women, or Strong Curves - female focussed strength training routines. FYI bodybuilding.com does have a specific beginners program, but it relies on equipment normally found in a gym so stick to either the two mentioned above or the two the poster above me suggested :smile:
