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Daily weighing associated with better weight losses
So, here's one for the myth that you should 'never weight yourself more than once a week'. Study finds that daily weighing is associated with more, and more consistent weightloss.…
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bench - uneven arms
my dad is having a bit of trouble with form on the bench press. from where i stand, it looks almost like on arm is longer than the other so the bar wibbles, and moves up quite unevenly. any ideas how to address this? he is an older man, if that is significant. (76)
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strengthening legs with dodgy knees
i have bad knees (hypermobile and crunchy) i've tried squatting, many many times. i have good form, but still get a sharp stabbing pain in the knee, so am forced to accept they are not for me. same problem with lunges. on a good day i can deadlift. are there things i can do to strengthen legs that dont involve the knee so…
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who recommends reduction in sugar intake
Interesting debate on the role of calorie dense food in obesity. Also very interesting to note the role of industry investment in scientific advice. The WHO organisation is revising the rda for sugars downwards. Government science advisers with links to companies like Mars don't agree. Quelle surprise.…
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Vitamin B deficiency and working out
I've recently had blood results indicating vitamin B depletion. Just read this article and wondered if anyone with similar issues might find it helpful. Suddenly makes sense of a lot of difficulties I've had historically. Probably not news for a lot of you, but it was eye opening for me! "B vitamins are known as the…
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Endomondo -clear history?
Is there an easy way to clear or archive training history on endomondo? I'm starting over with running after a long absence and would like to start over with various stats goals (e.g coopers, best 5k etc) again. J
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small boob sports bra
Need to get my daughter something for running and gym at school. I know what to do with g cups. Less sure about A's and b's. Any suggestions?
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Minimalist shoes for heavy runners
I currently run in Brooks Adrenalines (fitted at a good running store, and generally a shoe i've been happy with). But I've been off road for some time, so am more or less starting over with running, and have been wondering about possibly trying some minimalist shoes as I phase back into running again I wondered how 'safe'…
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Hip bursitis - strengthening IT and glutes
So, couple of months ago, the sports massage therapist and physio together agreed that the deep hip pain and knee pain I get are related to hip bursitis. I'm advised to rest till the pain and clicking sound I hear when I climb stairs goes away. I do. Started running again a week ago, and the pain is already starting to…
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5 in 7 challenge
So, it's a shiny new year. I need to get myself sorted. I'm sure I'm not alone. So, in January, I'm going to aim to do at least 45 minutes of exercise per day, at least 5 days per week. If anyone's interested you're welcome to join me. I'll get a spreadsheet up, for you to track your data, and I'll post a weekly update for…
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Popcorn
I love popcorn. How do you prepare it in a manner that won't get you into trouble... ?
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Phestive Phitbits fly again!
Hey Phitbits, this is our thread. Becky has kindly set up a spreadsheet for us - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AgLvjeYOiHobdExJMXNMNG0ydjVkRnVyZG5iTll1NEE Could you please make sure that you post into the spreadsheet every day - even if it's a 0 - so that I can report figures to Lee each day? So, today's our…
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Runners - warming up in cold weather?
After messing up my calf a few months ago, I'm trying to take my warm ups and cool downs more seriously. But... I'm finding what I've been advised to do - walking 10 minutes before running - profoundly unpleasant in this cold weather. Can you recommend any indoor warm ups that I can do before I head out the door, so I can…
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Unicorns are real
Heartening news for those preoccupied with unicorns, rainbows and stuff http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/nov/30/unicorn-lair-discovered-north-korea
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washing your chest strap
How often, and how, do you wash your HRM chest strap?
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Introductions
If you want to say hi, and a little more about who you are, this is the place.
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winter running kit
What are the winter running goodies you can't do without? I just got some base layer items in the post. I'm more than a bit excited. I suspect this is an indication of true addiction.
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100 pushups, 200 squats, situps, and a plank
Anyone want to do this with me? I've tried it before and dropped out midway. This time I'm determined. I've downloaded apps, which are very easy to use,, but there are also websites: http://hundredpushups.com/week1.html http://www.twohundredsitups.com/ http://twohundredsquats.com/ I'll be following these programmes,doing…
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scosche mytrek?
I use a HRM, but because I'm quite boobylicious (very), all the bouncing about has caused me various issues with the chest strap (I lose connection more often than my flatter chested friends, and often get friction burns from the straps). I've just spotted this product, which uses lasers and stuff to measure pulse rate…
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paralympics
I hear the US has no coverage of the paralympics (or is it just the ceremony?) What's that about??
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Older adults lifting weights
Does anyone have a sense of what an older man (75) should be aiming for on the bench? He's currently benching 60% his bodyweight, and we're moving up a little each week. I can't find much on the net about older men lifting weights. Would he want to still be aiming for the same kind of strength gains as a younger man? So…
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cold weather running shoes
I wondered what people put on their feet for winter running. I know a lot of people do just use their regular shoes. I live in the country, and my feet will be soaked within minutes of leaving the house, and it will also be slippery under foot round here, because we don't often get gritted. So ... I'd quite like something…
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pectoral fly form
I wondered if anyone had tips on keeping form good for this? I can't see in the mirror while lying on my back, and worry I'm flailing like a turkey. (My dad who works with me says it looks ok but I'm never completely sure!)
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Scepticism about HRMs - what's best for running?
I read through last night's discussion about speed and calorie burn, and it niggled again for me a concern I have around the accuracy of HRMs vs distance based calculations for running. My garmin tracks my distance, speed and elevation, maps it against my weight, and gives me a particular calorie burn. This 'fits' with The…
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Running in new shoes. foot pain - adaptive or not?
I decided to try out some mizuno inspire shoes - I usually run in Brooks Ravennas (and sometimes Adrenalines). The mizunos were cheaper and cuter, and you can get a women's shoe in my enormous foot size (I run in a man's shoe in brooks....) I got a dull ache along the outside of my foot from running in them, getting worse…
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Phitbits Row the world
Hi Phitbits Hope you're all ready to row the world. Fast and steady wins the race! Could you each introduce yourself and say a bit about who you are, and what you're hoping to gain from the challenge? Here's our spreadsheet. I'll pretty it up a bit, but bookmark the link. It would help me *hugely* if you ensure that you…
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Runners - what do you eat to lose?
I'm really interested in how runners - particularly long distance runners - manage their diet to lose weight. I'm running 2 x 6 miles, 2 x speed work type runs (hills, intervals etc - 4 or 5 miles) and one longer run (12ish miles) a week at the moment, getting ready for a half marathon. Given that I also cycle (for fun)…
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Runners - why do you race?
I'm a really slow runner, so I know I'm never going to be a strong performer in races. But I've enjoyed the handful of races that I have done. The main reason I sign up for a race is that it keeps me focused, and supports my day by day, week by week running, giving some structure to my training plan, and exerting a nice…
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long run days
How do you recover on a long run day? I find I just want to sprawl out for hours - not really conducive to good family life. Any tips on bouncing back?
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Help me understand this: scales, muscle gain and body comp
I'm not a particularly stupid person, but there's an element of 'forum logic' I can't wrap my head round. I understand (and agree) with the principle that you can't gain muscle on a calorie deficit, once you're out of the 'newbie gain' phase. But when I place this alongside another piece of forum wisdom, that 'the scale is…
