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My last word on this. Yes I am in my 50's but I do not look it. I guess it's genetics. Lucky me, eh. He doesn't use the gym. Maybe it doesn't belong in this section, granted but neither did I want to put it in chit-chat as it is full of frivolous stuff. Good day.

Thanks for the replies. Mr Knight I think the fact that he has asked me personal questions and made personal remarks on several occasions is what, in the past, is the reason that I have simply walked out. However it has got to a stage where he is in there before I arrive and he pipes up with his personal questions and I…

What JoRocka and DavPul said. A cheat meal is a cheat meal, it's good to give your metabolism a little surprise from time to time. It can get "I know what's coming" day to day just like when we get plateaus in our exercises.

Congratulations! Now that has given me some inspiration and encouragement.......onwards and upwards (safely, lol!) :)

The difference between 1.5 and 1.7% is negligible, tbh. I have been told that to mimic "level" pavement (for example) the incline can be anywhere between 1-2%. Your mileage may vary ('scuse the pun!).

That's the spirit! Where I live there is a chine that goes down to the beach. It's quite a gradient but has a couple of areas where things level off a little so it really is like a little interval climb. It probably takes only 2 minutes to climb to the top but...boy...when I was a smoker and before I started seriously…

I love DOMS. Triceps are a favourite closely followed by gluteus maximus pain that make you waddle like an old goose! Drink up the H²O B) LOL!

I understand what you are going through. I started smoking at 17 and finally quit at 55 around two years ago. I huffed and puffed, even just warming up on the stationary bike was an ordeal. Persevere. I don't particularly like jogging for cardio work so I do very brisk walking either outdoors or on the treadmill when I'm…

Sounds like an idea formed from those gross "human centipede" films. I think I will pass*. :) *I mean not participate, lol!

Deadlift. Bench Press. Shoulder work with barbells.... I love 'em all!

Sounds like as if you have bruised or affected the sciatic nerve or nerves in the pelvic area....it's full of them! I'm not a physio so cannot suggest a "fix" but I would go to see a physio or someone of that ilk as it can get painful not just numb.

Maybe you have to enter [0] and [7] if it needs double digits?

Oh, that's me.....it really does my head in because the barbell squat I cannot do due to limited shoulder flexibility and I have to make do with goblet squats. Front barbell just doesn't appeal. Rubbish joint flexibility ever since I had adhesive capsulitis ("frozen shoulder") in both shoulders around 3 years ago.…

Please be careful folks. My OH is trying to come off pain killer dependence. It sucks. He got to the point where he took them to feel "normal". Ironically you end up with pain that you take the little suckers for in the first place anyway and get a whole bad attitude to everything and everyone that you love. :( Got to…

Glad you liked it! I must say I have become a bit of a fan of Alan Thrall and subscribe to his YouTube channel. He says it as it is with clear demonstrations, a proper old school "strong man"!. No posing bro-science from this guy. I just wish I had discovered his wisdom a long time ago !

Learn to love DOM! Keep hydrated. Stretch. Roll. I like a good basking session in the steam room after a workout, interspersed with cold showers to get all those blood nutrients around the body! Hot/cold/hot/cold/hot....warm shower and relax! Epsom salts bath is nice too.....2 good mugfulls in a nice warm deep bath…

Best explanation for the leg drive in bench press and driving your lats into the bench : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWixOpqQsC8 I manage this method of "on" or "off" toes OK and I'm a shorty 5'2"!

Definitely start with the dumbbell route. I progressively went up to 10kg dumbbells lying on a bench for 3 x 8 presses. Then progressed to empty men's Oly bar which was much more "comfortable" so to speak. Progressing nicely up the weights fractionally now at 5 x 5.

Excellent! Once you start noticing the little changes here and there, feeling good and looking good it is just the best! Enjoy! :)

...............including breathing, scratching behind your ear, digesting breakfast, sneezing, the list goes on and on....you burn calories 24/7.

Agree with the last two posts. If one group is overworked it will cause a postural inbalance. Opposing groups should be worked together for symmetry...ie. bench press and bar/bell rows.....or working biceps and triceps.

Gloves.......I learnt a salutary lesson with gloves. I thought they would improve my grip. Wrong! I have quite small hands and the gym only has a male Oly bar. No problem, I just thought it would be a little more comfortable. I'm really not bothered with callousing, have enough of those related to my day job using…

Porridge oats made with 50/50 milk and water to cook (after soaking for 15 minutes or so). Nice handful of blueberries and splash a puddle of milk on top. Luvverly! B)

His post operative advice is standard about lifting any weight. After that time period.........what is he on? Sure, you need to work things up at a pace that is right for you and not to get too ambitious too early. His idea that women over 50 shouldn't lift anything heavier than a pint of milk would cause my GP to spit out…

Yay....that's the spirit! :) Seriously though, in the past I have worn Spanx when I was a bit chubby and it sort of works for an evening out to smooth out the worst lumpy bits! But waist trainers/corsets are much more aggressive....no wonder Victorian women used to faint. They even wore them through pregnancy, well into…

^ This. Just don't. Do you think the manufacturers of waist trainers give two hoots for your wellbeing? No. They have your money. End of. Yes I do feel strongly about this.

I have the H7 too and use it primarily to see my heart rate and to make sure I'm not slacking! Because as reported some days just seem easier than others. I'm not too hot on quick calculating max HR percentage (especially when you are giving it your all!) so just for that it is invaluable, just to make sure I'm "on point"…

I do both...but not on the same day! I like to mix things up so my body doesn't get in too much of a rut on the treadmill which can lead to less gains. I also like to HIIT on occasion with the rower which is mega, thank god for the little seat afterwards, lol! Typically on the rower I like to do 4000m with the damper on…

Absolutely a load of old rubbish. People of a certain age will remember these gadgets from the 60's (and in various guises in previous decades), in pride of place in people's bedrooms! Yep, jiggle that fat away......... And not forgetting.......a personal fave, Toning Tables!!! Maybe they serve a purpose for paraplegics…

Squat to parrallel ....yes. ATG....no. Probably due to one ankle joint having to be fixed with meccano when I bust it back in 2001. The metalwork has been removed but the flexibility was never totally regained. :( Also I'm getting on a bit! Never mind, I still feel it the next day in my legs.