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Gym Etiquette and Sharing Equipment
Please a little advice…I used to workout at home, and last month for a change joined a local gym. So I’m not familiar with gym etiquette, sharing equipment, etc. What to do when you arrive and the squat rack is being used, it seems that there are about 4 people who use it in the morning. Monday, the squat rack wasn’t…
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Nutrition Check
For the past year, I've been on this 3 lb cycle...loss the 3 lbs only to get TOM and gain it back (NO, it was NOT water weight, ugh). In the past month I've made a better effort to meet my macro goals, and guess what my weight has finally moved, yup, the scale actually went down! I'm at my lowest weight since Nov '14.…
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Office Challenge – March (Is anyone interested?)
Monthly office challenge will include: -Number of steps - you determine how to calculate, -Exercise Challenge - will begin and end with a stretch, an upper body and lower body exercise, twice a day. We’ll start with low reps and progress from there, so add 5 to squat and stretch, and 1 to push-ups daily. -Check-in daily.…
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Lifting Programs
Even though this group is primarily for StrongLifts 5x5, a number of ladies are using other lifting programs. To use this thread as a resource and guide, list the program you are using (or 'proven' progressive program) and some details, for example: Name: StrongLifts 5x5 Source: www.stronglifts.com Main Goal: Build…
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How Women Lift and Train Differently Than Men
Just saw this article on TNation, How Women Lift and Train Differently Than Men by Mark Rippetoe. It's an older article dated 10/01/14 but first I've seen. https://t-nation.com/training/strength-training-for-women Would be interested to hear your thoughts and comments.
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Daily Chat/Check-in
Check-in for Thursday Workout: :-1: (ChaLEAN Extreme) Nutrition: Cal 1293 (1200) / Macro 33/30/37 (40c/20f/40p) Water Intake: 65 oz (65+) Didn't get my workout in AGAIN! (hang my head in shame). After cooking and cleaning up, I was totally exhausted, sat for a "minute" and never got up, in bed by 9! Nutrition and water…
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What does your week look like?
Very new to lifting and interested in adding to my weekly workout schedule, but not sure how, was hoping to get ideas… What does your workout week look like? I was trying to keep a M/W/F schedule but this week I have an appointment on Wed, so thinking of changing this week to T/F/S but then it would run into next week’s…
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StrongLifts and Cardio
Found this in my inbox this morning, a few asked questions about cardio, thought it might be of some interest....
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Protein Powder (Non Sweet)
In the past I've used Optimum Nutrition 100% Whey Gold Standard, which I like and will continue to use. The flavors are limited to the "sweet" side like chocolate. I've tried SynTrax Nectar Naturals Whey Protein Isolate, Natural Peach but looking for another brand that has ingredients that does not require a dictionary.…
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Lean for Life Phase
This is my second round of CLX. I am starting my second week of the Lean Phase and would like to continue with the Lean for Life Phase. Has anyone completed the Lean for Life Phase and/or continued on after this phase to create their own workout schedule using CLX?
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Ladies, need your input!
Need input! My goal is to fit into a dress I recently bought for my daughter's wedding. Need to lose 1 inch off my stomach area, and some off my thighs. Bottom line is that I need to firm up the 2 areas to fit into the dress without having to wear...here comes the four letter word - SPANX!!!! Only 11 weeks to accomplish…
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CLX Hybrid Suggestions
Thinking of a CLX Hybrid, I've heard of a CLX/Insanity Hybrid but nothing else. Are you doing one now, have you heard of any? Recommendations, suggestions? If you know of any please share the schedule, I'm sure everyone is interested in one after they have completed the CLX Program.
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JMBR Hybrid
Thinking of a JMBR hybrid, I've never heard of any. Are you doing one now, have you heard of any? Recommendations, suggestions? If you know of any please share the schedule, I'm sure everyone is interested in one after they have completed the JMBR Program.
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Tips
I just purchased Insanity and was looking for some tips....
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May Insanity Daily Check-in Log
Daily Check-in Log…hoping we can use this thread for each of us (or should I say "me") to check in on a regular basis. Use this as a tool to help us (or me, lol) to stand accountable for daily workouts. As a way to “share” our pain…I mean progress ;-)
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Tips for Insanity Newbies
I'm starting May 1st and wanted to know if anyone has any tips for newbies. Have no idea what I'm getting myself into and it seems there are a few others out there who might be in the same situation.
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Kettlebell workout DVD and a Kickboxing workout DVD
Newbie/beginner looking to mix-up a boring workout routine. Would like recommendations for a kettlebell workout DVD and a kickboxing workout DVD. I workout at home, only have 3o min. a day to set aside so I'm limited for time. Currently using cardio DVD and would like a kettlebell and kickboxing to mix into the rotation.…
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Fitness Programs
I am looking for a long term (60/90 day) fitness program. For several years I have used a variety of fitness DVDs. It was a great start for someone who didn’t enjoy the gym, and made every excuse not to go. It helped maintain but it didn’t give me the results I wanted or needed. Last year I purchased my first fitness…
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Program Similar to JMBR
Can anyone recommend a program similar to JMBR for women? I finished the program a few months ago, and the 30 minutes fit my schedule perfectly. Interested in a program that focuses on overall toning not body building. The circuit training works well for me. Newbie to workout programs so ANY recommendations would be…
