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Bad squat form help please!
I'm currently doing StrongLifts 5x5 and I am stuck on 80lbs for my squats. I've failed 3 times at completing 5 sets of 5 reps and I know my form is bad but not sure how to fix it/what I'm doing wrong. Here's a link to a video of me squatting. https://youtu.be/kGTXCExvpyE
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Slightly longer distance
I am currently doing the Zombies, Run! 5k training app (basically just another c25k program if you aren't familiar) and will be completing the program within a week and a half. My purpose for doing this was so I could jog from work to home a few days per week, which is just under a 7k distance. Now my question is once I am…
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Goals question
So I've recently started lifting heavy (StrongLifts 5x5), I was doing barbell routines before and I have lifted heavy in the past but I'm still very much a beginner. I've also started a 5k training program a few weeks ago. This has me wondering, what do you do when you reach your goals and have nowhere else to go? For…
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I know weight loss isn't linear but commiserate with me.
I haven't lost weight in 2 weeks. I know, I KNOW 2 weeks is nothing, that it's water weight fluctuations/non-linear loss/I'm PMS'ing/I just started running/and also I often don't lose weight for 2 weeks then get a whoosh of 2 pounds, I know I am weighing and logging EVERYTHING that goes into my mouth and I am as accurate…
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Fitbit giving then taking away calories
Hello, let's start with stats: Female, 33, 5'2", CW: 153, GW 125, set to lightly active, diary open to public. Can anyone explain to me why my Fitbit gives me extra calories for taking steps beyond lightly active (I usually get 10,000 - 12,000 steps on weekdays) but as the day goes on I lose those calories? It's…
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6 months in 34lbs down a little over halfway there!
So happy with my progress so far! Went from 191 to 156.6 in 6 months.
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Quick Weightlifting program to combine with yoga session?
Hello, I'm looking for a progressive weightlifting program that can be done quickly (30 minutes max) but still show results. In August I'm starting a yoga program that is 30 minutes every day, but 2-3 days a week I would like to do some weightlifting as well (also would appreciate some advice on whether I should do the…
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4 week yoga challenge suggestions?
I was wondering if anyone had suggestions for yoga challenges they have enjoyed. 4 week duration max (can be a little less). I'm looking for intermediate difficulty. Has to be downloadable as for 10 days I will be on vacation at a cottage with no internet connection. Preferably free but ready to pay for something high…
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Weight Lifting on a Deficit and strength gains
Hello, I searched for this answer but I guess I'm using the wrong key words to find anything useful. So I know that you cannot bulk on a deficit. What I've gathered from the forums is that weight lifting in a deficit is just to minimize muscle loss while losing fat. My question is, how come I'm getting stronger? Is it…
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Accurate calories for this cheesecake?
Hello everyone, I am making this cheesecake for my friends this weekend and I was hoping to treat myself to a small slice. I popped it into the recipe builder and it comes out at 220 calories a slice, does that sound right? Should it be more, the recipe itself says 390 so I think something may be off?
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Sore collarbones after weightlifting?
Hello everyone, I've been doing P90 for about 27 days (almost at 30!!) and this last week I've been feeling a lot of pain in my collar bones/collar bone area after the weight lifting days. Is this normal muscle developing pain or could my form be bad?
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How to log aquafitness
Hey everyone! I do an aqua fitness class that is actually pretty intense exercise! How would I go about logging this?
