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Fit and active people who developed herniated discs - what are your stories?
I have a protruding/herniated l5-s1 disc and 2 other bulging ones directly above. I'm in pretty bad pain, which began around july and is just getting progressively worse. I'm hoping to get a treatment plan from my surgical consultant, but even if surgery is agreed it could take 1-2 years to get it through the NHS (I don't…
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What is your super strength or excelling exercise?
As I've become more active, I've tried lots of exercise types, most of which I've added into my routine in some shape or form. from yoga and pilates, to walking/hiking/jogging, to strength training and most recently cycling. The one that I seem to have a natural talent for is the Deadlift. I have good form and, as a…
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Getting back on board
Hey guys I had started nrol4w last year but when I had my gallbladder out in October I had a forced resting period of 6 to 8 weeks that became a 4 month break. I had got through stage 4 before my break and I really don't want to go all the way back to the start. Any suggestions on the best way/stage to get back into it?…
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Weight lifting shoes - what type is best?
I am starting out on NROL and I had read that it is best to lift in flat shoes, but I have slightly flat feet and find that without the structure of a good trainer my knee alignment isn't great and I am a little worried about injury in squats and lunges. Is it ok to weight train in trainers, or are there any…
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Do our sleep needs increase with exercise?
Hey Yesterday I felt like I had hit a brick wall. I could barely keep my eyes open and was totally shattered. I was not unwell and other than the tiredness felt in good spirits. I ended up going home from work and then sleeping for 12 hours straight. Prior to this I had been feeling much more awake and alert (and happy) on…
