martinh78

Well done, a definiate improvement.

Well I'm back today so will be logging mine later. Probably going to start week 2 again as I only did day 1 of that. Darn, still might make the 100 in 6 weeks though...maybe! Well done on week two and good luck with week three everyone, starts today!

No need to heat the garage in the winter if you layer up and work-out hard. If people can run in the snow you can run in your garage :bigsmile: I'd have said the garage, because you could open the door in the summer (or winter) and get some natural light and fresh air. Don't see the need for a landline or cable TV. Just…

Check the settings are right in your FT40, or maybe you worked harder this time? Does it give your average HR for the 60mins? I'd expect it to be above 80% for that sort of burn (just going by my figures from my HRM).

Well done everyone. I'm behind because of my shoulder, but good news is it feels better today so think I'll be able to get mine in tonight or tomorrow. Think I hurt it climbing on Sunday rather than from the push-up challenge, probably shouldn't have done the challenge on Monday though! Will make up for lost time though…

Grill it, or cover it and medium power in the microwave for 3 minutes.

I'm relatively new to running but have LOVED running in the snow recently. It's my favourite "non-extreme" form of exercise! Much better than pounding the pavements! It's not cold if you're moving, and if it is, move faster! I don't wear a hat, just my Ronhill leggings, long sleeve baselayer with either a lightweight…

Thanks for the link, I've heard a lot about this recently and having jus watched the program I am interested enough to look at the research further. I know it's not about weight loss, but I was amazed at his reduction in BF% over 5 weeks. That's double what I have achieed in over a year! I'm just starting the nutrition and…

I think it's right. I did a lot of research into this as I like fish and chips and have them after a big day in the hills. I used several sources/govenment/indutry etc to come up with the figures that I have entered as: "UK Chip Shop Takeaway - Fish, Chips and Peas" This was taken from studies that took samples from fish…

Isn't that what the "guided goals" are for on MFP? Give people a guide, set the goals for them, and let them get on with counting calories and earning some back via exercise? I've just spent an hour looking at changing my goals as I think they are now too low for my changing goals. I read through TDEE/BMR etc etc. Did all…

I won't be completing todays as I have injured my shoulder. I'll make up for it on Friday though! Keep up the good work all!

I have properly fitted running shoes but I still got shin splits. Thought maybe I had overdone it. Since the snow I've been running with no pain and really enjoying it/running further than ever. I hope it is a coincidence and not the fact that the snow is making the ground softer...because when it thaws I want to keep…

I recently started running. I got a stitch after 10mins, could hardly breath, was really struggling to do more than 15mins. Now I can run 45-60mins and love it. You just need to go slow and steady. Slow your breating perhaps. I breath in for four steps, out for four steps as a guide (changes, but that's how I started).…

Agree, many beginners think that they lack muscular stength when actually it is muscular endurance and poor technique.

I don't, because I think that the post-exercise increase in my metabolism probably burns the equivilant of my BMR.

Echo most of the above, it will get easier with time. Most beginners use their arms too much. At the lower grades you shouldn't need to with good technique. Best focus on good technique first, your strength and endurance will develope as you practice. You could strength train at a gym and do hangs etc, but there's a big…

cardio 1-4 weeks, strength 4-12 weeks

Me to! 11 in last set, 47 in total. Really, realy struggled to press that last one out though. Dln't feel like I have much energy at all today to be honest. Need to eat some food!

Go for a good walk (hill walk) or jog. I'm loving the snow :)

Well done all, enjoy the weekend and rest up ready for next week. I already have mine printed out and on the fridge, ready for Monday!

I am in a similar situation. Cancelled my gym membership last year and now go for runs, do press-ups and pull-ups (pull-up bar was a christmas present). I bought some dumbells from Tesco for £16 on sale. You're not missing out by not going to the gym. In fact not sharing everyone elses bugs and exercising outdoors is much…

Guinness, or any real ale. They contain carbs, which I need in my diet. I'm always over my calorie count on a Friday, but look at it as only slowing my weight loss down by 1/7th. I'm still under or at my maintenance calories so it's not going to add weight. I'll never have visible abs but I'm passed caring about that!

I burned 100 cals more today than normal, wasn't sure if it was the cold, but now you've said it, yes, it was more effort (HR at 85-95% most of the run). Was like doing hlls, but without the hills :)

I've just been out for a run. Quite a lot of ice here, but we've had the snow/ice since last Sunday. I jogged carefully up to the football field, then did laps of that for 30mins. If the pavements are icy I'd recommend running on a playing field if you can. Was good fun actually, worked a fe different muscles with the…

Good stuff, I'm using it for pull-ups as well, at L1 though. Seein an improvement already Today done, last set 11, total 43 Time for a run before it gets dark and the snow hits!

Just a note on stretching, you shouldn't do them cold. The muscls should be warm so straight after your cool-down would be good. Worth reading up on stretching so you don't injure yourself. A few quick points though: Stretch so you feel the muscle, but not so that it hurts. Hold for 20-30 seconds. If it feels tight relax,…

Funnily enough I was going to head out this-afternoon and look for something to sort this problem myself. I shall have a look at Nike and Under Armour. Thanks for asking the question, I wanted to but didn't.

There's a basic logger here: http://www.pushupslogger.com/plog/signup

It will get easier. Cycling uses your muscles in a different way to running or walking so you're going to need to give your body chance to adapt to the new exercise. Also check your saddle height, that can make a big difference to efficiency. Do a google search for setting teh saddle height. There are a few methods, but…

I think that you should start on week 1, level 3. Good luck!