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Can you get too much Zone 2 Aerobic exercise?
I lift weights 5 times a week but I also started doing two hours of Zone 2 Aerobic exercise daily; one hour in the morning and one in the evening. At my age getting into Zone 2 consists of walking on the treadmill 3 mph at 10% rise. I do this to increase my metabolic threshold and overall aerobic health. Is this too much…
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Am I overtraining?
Background; 62yo male novice weightlifter (less than two years). I eat right and get enough sleep. Still gaining strength but always tired. My workout is below; tell me what you think. Day 1. Barbell dead lift 4 sets of 8 Chin-ups 4 sets max reps Barbell bent over row 4 sets of 8 Barbell bicep curl 4 sets of 8 Barbell…
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The Truth about weight loss without exercise.
Two years ago I started my weight loss journey. I have always heard diet without exercise caused muscle loss so I incorporated daily gym visits into my diet. Male, height 5'6", and starting weight 210. After six months I went to the George Mason University Aquatic Center and was tested in their "BodPod", a device that…
