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ankle pain
I started lifting about 5 weeks ago and have really been enjoying the strength gains, but now I'm starting to get pain in my right ankle. It started about 2 weeks ago in the front of my ankle. Some days it's fine, other days even just walking is painful. When I do my squats is when I really feel it, there is a lot of…
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replacement exercise for bent over rows
I recently started doing the strong lifts 5x5 workout and have been really enjoying it. I wanted to start with something beginner as I've never really done heavy weights before. I suffer from a bad lower back (a year ago I had an MRI and was told that I have a bulging disc in my lower spine). I was ok'd by the doctor and…
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Gym Etiquette
My husband and I just joined a gym to start doing SL 5x5 workout. I have never really done heavy lifting so joined the gym to have access to the proper equipment and the cage. We arrived and it was pretty quiet in the weights area of the gym, and the rack with the bar was available. Our plan was for one of us to do a set,…
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tracking heaving lifting
I've been doing a bit of research on heavy lifting and am starting a program next month when I'm back from holiday. I am currently tracking every day, and using a HRM when I'm doing my exercises (doing HIIT at the moment). I'm looking at starting the stronglifts 5x5 program, have been reading and watching a lot about it…
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weight training, where to start
I am wanting to start lifing heavy. I've been trying to get myself prepared properly so I don't cause myself any injuries. I've recently picked up a copy of Starting Strength and I've thumbed through it. I'm planning on sitting down with it this weekend. My question is really about how much weight should you start out…
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did I miss something?
I've been a MFP member for quite a while now, but have been really getting into it that last month (really want to get myself back on track). I log everyday, and I come on the message boards...and mostly lurk. But one thing I notice is it seems that a lot of people have been given only 1200 calories for the day to lose…
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is there a better time?
Wondering if there is a better time of day to do your workouts? I usually do them in the evenings, sometimes right after work and sometimes after dinner. I know I've heard that working out first thing in the morning is a great way to rev up your metabolism, but I've been struggling to get out of bed in the mornings lately…
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body fat reduction
I was hoping to get some information on how people here have gone about reducing their body fat. I've been getting more diligent in tracking my foods every day, and I just bought a HRM today on amazon (hopefully will get it next week). I'm working out 3-4 days a week, and its a combination of cardio and strength training.…
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heart rate monitors
I'm looking to get one to better track my exercise. I just use MFPs calculations for my exercise but know that it's not accurate, so I never eat all those calories back. I've been trying to make a better effort with my diet and fitness with tracking everything, and the next step is becoming more accurate in that (I'm…
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feeling sleepy when working out
This has started for me over the last year or so. I used to be so energetic and felt energised after a good workout, now during any workout I yawn through the whole thing. I feel bad as I go to classes and I don't want the trainers thinking I'm bored. I feel so sleepy throughout the workout I could just take a nap right in…
