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Difference between muscle mass and how strong you are?
Just something I've been wondering about. How does muscle mass/size relate to how strong the muscle actually is? I know that the size of the muscle doesn't directly relate to being stronger. For instance, I have extremely muscular legs visually, but I have friends at the gym with much smaller legs who can out lift me with…
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What is your recent PR or accomplishment?
It seems that most people who aren't as dedicated to the gym or fitness just don't understand the level of excitement that comes with hitting a PR or accomplishing something new. Let me know if this is the wrong place for this thread, but I just wanted to give people somewhere to celebrate their most recent accomplishment!…
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Favorite protein powders
Hey everyone! I had an InBody scan done last night and now have a better idea of my lean body mass and how much protein I should be eating. In order to help boost it up a little, I am planning to start incorporating more protein powder (shakes, mixed in with greek yogurt, etc.) in my meals/snacks. What are your favorite…
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Question about effect of person's height for those who have run Spartan races
I am hoping to complete the Trifecta this year, but up to this point have only run Tough Mudder. The obstacles in Tough Mudder seemed to be heavily team oriented, which meant with me being only 5'0 tall, it wasn't a big deal to get a boost to the top of a wall or something. Are Spartan obstacles more focused on being able…
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Anyone else have those days where you just feel weaker? How do you push through?
Today seemed to be just one of those days for me. I started at a new gym last week where I have to do ten one on one sessions. We did front squats last week, and by the end of six sets, they still felt decently easy and like I could go up in weight. Today, we started a little lower than last week's stopping point, and it…
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What are your must-haves (supplements/protein/viatmins/etc)?
Hey everyone! I am working on filling my PrimePantry box, and I am wondering what things you all would recommend looking in to? What do you find to help properly fuel your body, or aid in muscle growth/repair?
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What are your must-haves?
Hey everyone! I am working on filling my PrimePantry box, and I am wondering what things you all would recommend looking in to? What do you find to help before/after workouts? I am already ordering a couple more blender bottles and a goStak as well - anything else along those lines? EDIT (to add current exercise routine):…
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Who else is bored at work today?
Today is a slower day at work for me. Anyone else? Feel free to message me or post here if anyone wants to chat! Or turn it in to just another meme thread if you wish, those are always interesting
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Favorite fitness trackers?
Currently looking to get a new fitness tracker as my puppy got ahold of my current one (fitbit charge HR). I am looking for one that is a good all around tracker, moreso than excelling at just one thing. I like the charge 2 for its interchangeable bands (especially since the band is what the pup messed up on the current…
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Fitbit Charge 2 or Garmin Vivosmart HR+
Hey everyone. I am looking for advice on if you would recommend the Charge 2 or the Vivosmart HR+. Has anyone had both and preferred one over the other? I currently have the Fitbit Charge HR, and like it quite a bit. I'm thinking about staying with Fitbit because I like how user friendly the app is, and I've already become…
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Two months in, my success so far!
Hey MFP! First time creating a post on here, but I just wanted to share my progress so far after two months and graduating from couch to 5k tonight! I've lost 18 pounds and about 14 inches so far, and am about half way to my goal! So thankful for all of the support and information in MFP. I'm looking forward to seeing…
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Shorter women success stories? I'm 5' even and am looking for some inspiration!
Hey everyone! I am just getting started on my fitness journey and would love to see where everyone else is in their journies (you don't have to be at your end goal - progress is progress)! I am 5' tall, and have always had broad shoulders and bulkier muscles. On this journey, I hope to lean out and slim down/lengthen some…
