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What to log kettlercise as?
Hi guys, Just wondering what people are logging kettlercise classes as on the diary? I have been putting them as 'circuits' for now. Wonder why there is no kettlebells option when it is so popular right now?!
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Thoughts on my exercise plan?
Hello, I am getting married this year and am on a mission to look good in my wedding dress! I run 2-3 times a week and have just started doing Pilates once a week and kettlercise once a week. Will this get me nice and toned in 12 weeks time do you think? I am of course also trying to eat well! Any advice would be great…
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Calf muscles- serious DOMS :(
Ok so I did a legs session on Friday with my Personal Trainer and did quite a few sets of calf raises. Saturday was quite sore but I could cope. Today I could barely walk when I got outta bed! Its fine when I'm up walking around but after sitting down then trying to get up it is agony! I did manage to go for a run which…
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Confused about starting weights
Hi all, Sorry to have to ask this but I really am confused about the weights I should start with. I haven't done much heavy lifting so am pretty much a newbie. I was thinking for squats- 20kg (45lbs) for the warm ups, then doing the 5x5 with 25kg (55lbs) Bench Press- maybe start with warm ups of 15kg (33lbs), then 5x5 20kg…
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5 days on, 2 days off???
Hi, Just wondering if anyone could tell me what they think of this. I work through the week and enjoy going to the gym every night after work, but on a weekend I just can't motivate myself! Is it ok to work out 5 days in a row, then rest all weekend? (obviously I don't follow a lifting day with another lifting day etc)…
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Question about a woman gaining muscle
Hi all, I am soon to start heavy lifting with a Personal Trainer and want to know: can I gain muscle by converting my existing fat to muscle, as opposed to gaining muscle on top of my current weight? Does that make sense?! Basically I weigh 137lbs (5ft 5.5) and don't wanna gain weight if I can help it- I do have fat to…
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Leg exercises with knee injury
Hi all, I was diagnosed with Chondramalacia Patella (in both knees) a few weeks ago and as a result cannot do much on my legs at all. No squats, no lunges, no jumping jacks, no running etc. My knees are too sore for cycling at the moment but hoping to start doing it soon. Just wondered if anyone could suggest stuff I can…
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Not losing inches.. help?!
Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum and need some advice- I have been eating well and working out regularly for about 5 weeks now. I eat 1200 cals a day and do 5 or 6 exercise sessions a week, for an hour at a time. I have lost 5lbs so far- started at 144lbs and am now 139lbs (5ft6). I look and feel better but I have not…
