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As far as a 'big picture' sort of thing... you also need to try to figure out the cause of this cramp so that it doesn't continue to happen and set back your workouts even more! Some possible causes: Dehydration Overuse Muscular injury Inadequate stretching
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Oh you know...just 2 surgeries after being bit by a poisonous snake. No big deal. I get hurt more in real life than I did playing rugby
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As a good rugby player, any day I get to see a haka is a greatday =)
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Ummm...more often than not, my pants come off when I walk into my house too.
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Try a cold bath instead. Heat may feel better, but cold will heal better...
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How about finding something active to do together? A hike/walk - even if it's a couple laps around a mall, it's better than sitting on the couch! Walk a bit faster to make her keep up maybe? Rent a paddle boat (weather depending) - I saw these in the tidal basin in D.C. this weekend - looked like fun A bike ride Starting…
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People are on cue with electrolyte balance, cravings, etc... but also - a big push with salt has been iodized salt. Iodine was originally added to salt to prevent intellectual/developmental deficiencies as well as goiter development that can be caused from an iodine deficiency.
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The guy above you is a girl ;-)
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You sound like me after going on a hike this past weekend that had almost 600 feet in elevation change! To start with, I would (and am) doing the following things - **ice - will help decrease the pain **stretch - it is important to stretch the calf both with the knees straight, and with a slight bend in the knee. When you…
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As far as low impact - elliptical or swimming are your 2 best options... But here's a thought. If you like biking, but just wish you could get more of a burn, try doing sprint intervals. For example 5 minute - warm up 1 minute (10 second sprint:50 second recovery pace) 1 minute (15 second sprint:45 second recovery pace) 1…
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Definitely find a PT (physical therapist) or ATC (certified athletic trainer)...especially one that works with an athletic population. If you are incapable of going/affording one, try researching the McKenzie Protocol.
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You are going to get a lot of different answers based upon what OTHER people like, but remember these 2 things.. 1) You don't say what kind of 'training" you're doing. Different shoes are designed for different things 2) You're body and what it needs is different than anyone else. What works for one person, doesn't work…
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To lose that big of an amount of weight by the end of July, which is approximately 23 weeks is an extremely challenging feat. This site does not encourage loss of more than 2 lbs a week, which would put you at 46lbs lost. Although initially starting can have you losing more weight in the beginning when you have more to…
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Swimming, UBE (upper body ergometer)... But more importantly...what are you doing to help your ankle? It doesn't take forever for an ankle sprain to heal, but you do need to do things to help it. If all you're doing is sitting around and avoiding using it, you are going to end up weaker than you were in the first place and…
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Looking ridiculous? haha yes! I hate going into a gym and seeing the guy that does 3 different bicep curl variations, bench, incline bench, flys, etc... I just want to be like, "bro, ever heard of a Pendlay row?"
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A couple of thoughts on this - 1) Definitely consider switching to free weights. In using free weights, you use muscles not only to move the weight, but also to stabilize. This is more 'real life' applicable. 2) I know you said your goal isn't necessary to build muscle, but go in with a plan! For example, you are doing 2…
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I'm going to focus just on the high intensity not very well vs. low intensity consistently... It is 100% important to perform the moves with proper form. Losing your form is going to increase your risk of being hurt. If you like insanity, which I don't blame you, because I do too! So here's my suggestion for you - taking…
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If you put individual exercises under strength training, it doesn't add in calories. If you search for strength training under the cardiovascular section, it will. You have to enter how long you lifted for - I however, think it over calculates the calories burnt!
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Ditto on the lunchtime walk - or what about a desk bike? You can peddle all day and no one would ever know...
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I'd like to add stretching & strength training to this list as well.
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This was why I asked.. I had similar symptoms that people tried to throw the book at me to worry about electrolytes and nothing else. But, I'm stubborn and didn't listen to them. I had a much more serious issue that required surgical intervention. So by all means, take fitness progression and diet into consideration, but…
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Not to state the obvious - but what part of your legs? The whole thing? Lower leg? Quads? Hamstrings? Although people are making good guesses with an electrolyte imbalance, there COULD be a lot more going on here.... Just saying
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Can I both sigh and roll my eyes at the same time? Don't get me wrong, crossfit can be great...but people in my area, they just have no clue!
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Good luck dear! If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask!
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If you're looking at doing a 5*5 want to improve your strength... That's about as close to description of StrongLifts 5*5 that you can come by...
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I posted this earlier today, but someone suggested that I add it to this thread, so here goes!! We all have sob stories, and yes, it's okay to cry. But it's also okay to pick yourself back up again. In June 2012 I had a long anticipated surgery for bilateral exertional compartment syndrome. A week in a wheelchair, a long…
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I agree with you 100%. I'm just lucky that I am a medical professional and know when someone is wrong! Of course, having a wonderful ortho just a text or phone call away definitely helps! I hope everything is okay with your family =)
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You all are so amazing! I wrote this mostly to myself...as a reminder to be thankful for what I have and not be too hard on myself. That doesn't come easily to me! As a former rugby player, I'm not good at taking it easy! But, I've truly been amazed at the amount of people who have messaged me after seeing this. I hope you…
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Ever thought of getting an under the desk bike? Here's an example http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=10757928&srccode=cii_17588969&cpncode=34-130869178-2 I'm not saying you should get this one...it was literally just the first one that showed up after I google searched it to show you an option. You…
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Haha, that's nice to call it bad luck - part of it was just stupidity though! I'm really not sure why? Seems illogical to me! At first they told me that I wasn't bitten at all, even though there were bleeding fang marks. Then I was told that there was no way I was bitten by a venomous snake because my reaction wasn't…
