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Favourite workout logging app?
I’m looking for a decent workout logging app that works for both iOS and Android. It’s so I can share my workouts with a coach who I’ll be training with remotely. He has FitNotes which isn’t available for iOS. I’d be really grateful for any suggestions. Thanks.
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Running buddy
I’m looking for a running buddy to meet up with once a week. I’m 39, 5’3 (short legs!), and slow-paced but steady. I’m in Huddersfield, UK, and my timing is flexible. Please get in touch if this would suit you, you’re nearby, and you can commit! Thanks and have a great day. Alexandra
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Body fat % estimated visually
Hi all, I’m an olympic weightlifter in the UK trying to get as much as possible out of my bodyweight category of 71kg. Today I weigh 70.6kg (“dry” weight, first thing). I have been told there are experienced people here that can give pretty good body fat % estimates via their objective view of a photo. I appreciate that…
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Lifting gyms in Montreal and Toronto?
Hi pals, I’m going to Montreal in August next year (I know, it’s ages away, but preparation is important!) for the Olympic Weightlifting World championships. I’ll also be visiting cousins in Toronto after the competition. Which are your favourite weightlifting gyms in these two great cities? Grateful for any pointers at…
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Best lifting gyms in Montreal and Toronto?
Hi pals, I’m going to Montreal in August next year (I know, it’s ages away, but preparation is important!) for the Olympic Weightlifting World championships. I’ll also be visiting cousins in Toronto after the competition. Which are your favourite weightlifting gyms in these two great cities? Grateful for any pointers at…
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Favourite plant protein powder?
I’ve finished the last batch of protein and I’m looking for a new one to try. I’d be interested and grateful to hear people’s preferred plant protein powders. I’m looking for a powder with shedloads of good *kitten* in it- but plant-based (I’ve still got a lot of soy, so maybe a powder with a mix of plant proteins like pea…
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Amaranth porridge
I’ve bought some seed and I’m eating a bowl of it plain (cooked in water) right now. Does anyone have any recommendations for making porridge with amaranth seed, please? What do you add? Thanks!
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Bed time meals after evening training
I often don’t sleep well after evening training and think bed-time meals can help- but I’m in need of some inspiration! Does anyone have any recommendations? I used to have quark or cottage cheese etc but I’m off dairy. I’d be interested to hear what others find helpful for better sleep after heavy training. Thanks :)
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Which scales?
I’d be really grateful for any recommendations, please - I’ve finally decided to buy some scales and I’m wondering if there are any accurate body comp scales out there, or if I should just buy plain old fashioned, reliable, mechanical ones if there’s actually nothing tremendously useful/different in the digital versions…
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Be my morning Mr/Ms Myagi
Right. Next competition is 11 Nov. I am LAME at stretching, rollering, mobility and need to start a new routine. I want to do empty bar work (using a 20kg barbell rather than the competition 15kg in my living room) to practise the line (I'm an olympic lifter), plus core strengthening and overall stretching every morning,…
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Cooking for vegans tomorrow! Please help!
I love vegetables but my vegan recipes are limited. I need inspiration for a big, beautiful vegan dish to cook for friends tomorrow evening. I'd be very grateful for any suggestions. Filling and full of protein, preferably! I like one-pot stuff... Thank you!
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Be my morning Mr/Ms Myagi...?
Right. Next competition is 11 Nov. I am LAME at stretching, rollering, mobility and need to start a new routine. I want to do empty bar work (using a 20kg barbell rather than the competition 15kg in my living room) to practise the line (I'm an olympic lifter), plus core strengthening and overall stretching every morning,…
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Any Olympic weightlifters?
Bars up if you oly lift... I'm in the north west of England and compete a bit. It would be lovely to connect with any fellow sportspeople who I haven't yet encountered on here. We seem to be a rare breed... Happy training, all.
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Bedtime meal (keep it PG, please!)
Recently, my sleep has been crap, and I think it might be due to hunger; maybe my body isn't getting enough (ahem) for recovery overnight. What do you lovely, (wise) people in lifting programmes eat before bed? Anything helping with your sleep at all? I need to be careful with calories as I'm maintaining and…
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Stretching and mobility work for Olympic lifters
Hi! Just wondering if anyone could recommend a link to a really simple and complete set of exercises (preferably illustrated so easily followed!) to do in between Olympic lifting training sessions, please? Thank you!
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WEST YORKS / LANCS / NORTH ENGLAND
Happy new year to the whole world of wonderful people on here. I'm wondering who else is in West Yorkshire, or near? I live in Huddersfield, and focus on Olympic weightlifting. Would be great to build a local fitness community... Wishing you healthy and happy days.
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Competition weight
Any Olympic lifters on here who are aiming to maintain their competition weight? I'm in the 69kg category. Currently at about 66kg so I have a bit of give before my competition on 11 Feb. Wondering how others manage their intake in order to maintain strength and stamina in the last couple of weeks of hard training without…
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¡¿Hispanohablantes?!
Soy inglesa pero me encanta hablar, enseñar, leer, y escribir en español! Me gustaría conectar con ustedes acá. Viví en Suramérica un par de años, y un año en España además. Qué les vaya bien! Les deseo un feliz, sano y próspero año nuevo.
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Open diaries?
Any female lifters in their late 30s willing to share their food diaries? I need some variety and need to maintain. Cheers :)
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Meditation Meta
We're all so different and we've all got different goals/challenges. These threads are fantastic. There's something that could help with all of them... I don't think I can take on another physical challenge right now, but what I do know is that meditation is good for everyone, whatever your goal. It can help you develop…
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Creatine
I've only recently learned about creatine and I'm about to buy some. I'd be interested to hear when people take theirs and in which quantities. I'm an Olympic weightlifter so need to think about optimum timing etc. Also learning about what to do about carbs! There's so much to think about... grateful for any info. Happy…
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Non banana smoothies
Sadly I believe bananas belong in the devil's pantry (don't be cross, I'm disappointed). Please could you recommend a non-banana smoothie, perhaps with avocado, and no added sweet stuff? Grateful for combinations that actually work well, as I basically know what to put in the blender, but I'm not sure they're tasting as…
