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Strong Curves Bret Contreras
Hey guys, So I’m currently training for a half marathon which is scheduled for June next year. I thought it would be a good idea to add strength training to my routine. I run 3 times a week and I was hoping to strength train on the alternate 3 days. I was just wondering if any one had done the Strong curves programme? Is…
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Looking for friends!
I've been on here a good while but I feel like I'm in a bubble and haven't reached out to anyone. So feel free to add me if you're looking for someone to encourage you! Doesn't matter what your goals all! I'm currently training for a half marathon and doing the strong curves programme :)
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Half marathon training. Where to go next?
Hey guys, So I’ve signed up for a half marathon which is in June next year. At present I currently run 3 times a week. One short run of about 3-4 miles at a moderate pace (about a minute quicker than half marathon pace about) another run consisting of intervals (4 miles) and 1 long run. Tonight I’ve hit 10 miles on my long…
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Should I use a mass gainer? Only doing Cardio
Hey guys, I’m struggling to eat enough calories at present. I workout 5-6 times a week and burn about 500 calories during a workout. My workouts are all cardio. After tracking my calorie intake, I’m averaging about 1400, but minus 500 for each workout and my net total is only 900 calories! My weight lost has stalled over…
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I know this has been asked a million times before! Sorry!
First let me apologise as I know people are probably sick of similar questions being asked. I’m currently 11 stone 4 and I’m 5 foot 6 I’m currently eating 1700 calories with a deficit of 500 calories through exercise. Should I be eating those 500 back? Or not? I’ve heard so many different things. I’m hoping to lose 1lb a…
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Eating 2000 calories? Too much?
Rightio then guys, I'm a bit confused. I'm 27, female, 5 foot 6 and weigh 11 stone. My goal is to lose 2 pounds a week and eventually get down to 9 stone. On another thread, I mentioned I worked out my calorie intake as being 2000. I workout 6 days a week and burn 700 calories a session. It was suggested that I would…
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Need help with Macros for weight loss!
Hey guys! First time posting for me. I'm 5'6. Female, age 27 and weigh 154lbs. After an injury a few years ago I've gained 2 stone and would like to get back to 9stone again. I've calculated my calorie intake as 2000 - going to the gym 6 days a week and burning on average 700 calories a workout. My macros I've worked out…
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Heart rate zone for fat loss. So confused!
Hello Guys! I've just worked out my heart rate zones which are as follows My resting heart rate - 88 (my general fitness is quite good, but my heart rate is high and it has never fluctuated) Aerobic heart rate range for fat loss - 140 to 166bpm For fitness - 166 - 177 Aerobic anaerobic - 177 - 182. My understanding that…
