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I thought I LOST those pounds!
With great trepidation, though my clothes had already told me, I stepped onto the scale to learn the truth. Those pounds I thought I had lost, well they found their way home and brought a few friends with them. Between the Covid shut down and then a very long healing and recovery process from an Achilles tendon Surgery, I…
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Weight lifting routine change needed
I am thinking of changing my workouts from zone (chest/tri, back/bi, legs/abs) to a chain (front & back) push/pull. Has anyone done this style workout? If so, what did you like or not like about it? Is there a routine you would recommend?
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Upped calories, increased workouts..gaining weight. Help
Three weeks ago I changed up my calorie intake and started with a personal trainer. I workout 3-4 days a week with weights and TRX. I upped the calories as I was adding more workout and higher intensity. I have set my activity level to light active, prior it was set at sedentary and I ate back my exercise calories. Now I…
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Would you consider roofing...
I have my daily activity set at sedentary as I work at a desk all day. This week I am helping with a roof job. Would you consider stripping shingles off the roof and laying new shingles as a cardio or as a weight lifting exercise? I know I am hitting exhaustion, but have no idea what to consider it. Each bundle of shingles…
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A belt NSV
I am so excited about my first NSV. I got off work and decided to change clothes (from office clothes to relax clothing). I put on a pair of shorts that were starting to get loose, not a problem I have a belt (only one that fits). I go in search of my belt and cannot find it anywhere. I decide to try one of the belts that…
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what is a good weight to lift?
I stared lifting weight, mostly with machine as that basically what the gym has, and I am not sure what weight to aim for when doing sets. I always thought that I should have some stiff or sore muscles the day after, but I don't seem to have that problem. How do you know when you are doing enough lifting? The gym has hand…
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Achilles Tendon pain
Does anyone know what to change to get rid of Achilles tendon pain? I have tried new shoes (3 times) and different brands. I went to a specialty store for running shoes and I still have the same pain. Is there a stretch I can do before or during that will help alleviate the burn? By the time I get home after 4-5 miles I am…
