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Looks like you're off to a great start with your weight loss so kudos for that. The cardio seems to be working and you want add some strength training to the mix. My suggestion would be to add a strength circuit at the end of your cardio session three times a week to start. Start "easy" with 10 minutes total and see how…
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My recommendation would be planks, regular & side. Your core is fully engaged during these exercises. 2-3 rounds of each and you'll get a good core workout in 5-10 minutes. If you want more work, try rollouts. There are variations for each to make them more intense. Try youtube for instructional vids if needed. Stay strong!
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Great result from all your dedicated work! Awesome! Tip: allow time to ice after you finish a workout, strength or cardio. Strength is always good but add some stretching. Running is a limited range of motion movement and it focuses on the muscles on the front of the legs. Stretching will help your rehab and get you back…
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Impressive! You're doing workouts most people on this site can only dream about. Eating after intense exercise is a good thing, especially in the 1st 45 minutes. Ideally you want a 3:1 ratio of protein to simple carbs, no added fat. A whey protein shake with added carbs is ideal for this. Afterwards, you can have your big…
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The knee issue sounds serious. The fact you have pain after a year indicates it hasn't properly healed. You can't really start a strength training program with that kind of injury. If you have not done so, see a knee specialist for a proper evaluation & treatment protocol. You are young so lots of time to get strong. If…
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50 calorie breakfast, is that correct? That's a tough way to start the day. Looks like you eat about 25% of your calories before noon & 75% after lunch, with a big hit of simple carbs (fruit sugars) in the afternoon. Balancing this out by eating more in the AM may help If you have the simple carbs, mix with protein and…
