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Training Tips For Busy People
A frequent theme seems to be, "I don't have time to work out." Here's a good article with training tips for busy people about that.
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Toning (what is that?)
What do people mean by "toning"? What is the actual objective? I ask because I see so many people talk/ask about it. Usually strength training gets mentioned. Some norms in strength training:* Hypertrophy (armor building) around 3 sets of 10 * Strength around 5 sets of 5, 8 sets of 3 (grinds) * Power (explosive strength…
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Quick workouts when you are pressed for time
If you are pressed for time but want to get a workout, you might like some if these. If you are into sitting on machines forever, racking up burned calories so you can eat more this is not for you. rkcblog.dragondoor.com/heart-pumping-ten-minute-workouts/
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WODs, kinda, sorta
I'm thinking of a season of WOD-ish variety. I've always done programs with consistency built in. I see that some cross-fiters enjoy success but I have no interest in doing technical Olympic lifts while fatigued (not trying to trash cross-fit). My thought was a collection of workouts that I could cycle through which would…
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The moment of truth and objectives
A few years ago I got up and decided to inspect some work the roofers had done. There was a hole where a swamp cooler had been and I lowered myself down to see the duct work. To get out I needed to do what was essentially a muscle-up, and I couldn't. I had one heck of a time getting out. Loosing weight and getting some…
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Kettlebells and calories
I'm copying this from another discussion so it will have an appropriate title since I looked for this when I started with MyFitnessPal. Last night I looked up the formulas and verified them against MyFitnessPal. Also ordered a Polar Ft4. It was on my doorstep when I got home from work. (Amazon Prime) The calories…
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No metcon?
I can't figure out how to enter metabolic conditioning type exercises. No kettlebell swings, No HIT, no credit for strength exercise. Very disappointing, since that's the best fat burners that I know of. Is there a way?
