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Question about starting cycle 2
I will be starting cycle 2 tomorrow. If a weight feels a little light should I add a tad more than 10%?
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Creatine...to load or not to load and other questions
I just ordered this for my son. What are the benefits of loading? I realize it will saturate his muscles faster, but is there a real benefit to that? Is it in anyway harmful to load? He does drink a lot of water. What's the best way to take it? Is adding it to his post workout protein shake sufficient? Should he take it…
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My teenage son is wanting to take a supplement
First he mentioned creatine and now C4. I have concerns about him taking either one and have said no. He has lost a little under 50 lbs. already, with a healthy diet, cardio and lifting. He still needs to lose another 60+. He is really into the weight lifting and we provide him with all the protein he wants and needs…
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Test day and I'm sick!
I have the crud...have been sick for a few days now with it peaking yesterday. I started feel a little better this evening so I thought I would go ahead and go for it. There must be something to that resting before heavy day because after doing absolutely nothing for 24 hours (and barely surviving work yesterday and no…
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This is getting harder!
I can't believe how much harder this routine gets as the reps go up! Today was day 1, week 4. I managed to do them all but it was very difficult, especially on the deadlifts. I have been starving since then too!! I'm wondering how much is due to the increase in reps and how much is from just being tired before I start. I'm…
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Getting callouses from lifting
I've been lifting for a couple of months and I'm getting callouses. Am I doing something wrong or is this normal? I have gloves but I have read on here somewhere that they can mess up your grip. Should I wear them?
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Rest time
Am I the only one that has a hard time keeping track of my rest time between sets? Sometimes I get distracted and can't recall when I'm supposed to start the next set. I will be changing weighs or whatever and then have no clue when I finished the last set. Is it just me or will I get better at this once I better establish…
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How do you take your measurements?
When taking your waist measurement, do you suck in? I always do because I heard Dr. Oz say to...seemed good enough for me. :tongue: where do you measure your waist? At you belly button or the smallest spot? Is the tape measure tight or just barely touching? I come up with completely different measurements depending on how…
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That didn't take long!
I couldn't believe my ears! :noway: We were just eating lunch and my husband said he was going to start lifting too. What? I kept asking him if he would do this with me and he kept saying no, he just wanted to keep doing his cardio. (My son and I have both been enjoying weight lifting, although our son isn't doing any…
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Smith machine?
I just started lifting today. Our gym doesn't have a squat rack but it has 2 Smith Machines. Is this okay to use? If not, I could try to talk my husband into buying what I would need to do this at home, although I don't know if he will go for it especially since we would probably still keep our Y membership since I enjoy…
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Are you wearing cross trainers?
I have only been doing this for two days, but my Brooks running shoes are not working out very well. I was hoping to get some suggestions for good shoes to wear while doing this workout.
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Sorry, more newbie questions...
I used a belt today when I did my SLDL and it felt much better. Is there anything wrong with using one? If I would have thought of it, I would have used it for my BOR's too. I also used gloves because my hands tend to get sweaty while I lift and I'm also getting a couple of calluses. I got my cage yesterday, which made…
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T25 while doing All Pro
My T25 videos were delivered today. I initially bought them thinking I would use it 2-3 times a week on my off days. However, I was wondering if you think I might be able to do it 5 days per week like it says to? It's only 25 minutes...could lift and follow with this or would I be setting myself up for failure?
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Moving Comfort sports bra
I was just looking at their website because of the good reviews on here. However, when I did their online fitting, the bra size was much different than what I wear in my regular bras (Victoria Secret). Did you go way up in band size in this bra? Also, which one is your favorite?
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newbie question
Forgive me if this is a bad question but as someone who is coming from the world of cardio and exhaustion which led to a feeling of accomplishment... Should I "feel" like I had a good (hard) workout when I'm done? I don't know if it makes any difference, but I'm doing AllPro. I mean, I'm sweating while I'm doing this, but…
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Should I feel tired when I'm done?
Forgive me if this is a bad question but as someone who is coming from the world of cardio and exhaustion which led to a feeling of accomplishment... Should I "feel" like I had a good (hard) workout when I'm done? I mean, I'm sweating while I'm doing this, but it doesn't take much to maker sweat. I kind of feel like I'm…
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I'm having so much fun!!
I love to shop and I've been doing a lot of that lately trying to get everything I need for my home gym. :heart: Today I bought some things to finish it up (I hope). I got a rack for my dumbbells to get them off the floor, gloves because my hands were sweaty and slipping today, a belt (will that really help my back?) and a…
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I may have set my goal weight too high...
I chose my goal weight based on what I weighed before I got plantar fasciitis and gained about 70 lbs. I was fairly content with my size at the time. However, now that I'm nearing my goal (less than 15 lbs.) I can still pinch fat everywhere...my thighs (the hardest for me to lose), beside my knees, my hips, my tummy and my…
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Need help choosing a power cage
Hubby bought me a power cage last Friday and then I had second thoughts since we bought the first one we found, so we backed out of the purchase before it was delivered. I have been looking on Craigslist and at Play It Again Sports for a few days but can't find anything. I have it down to two (3 really, but hubby…
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Bought equipment to lift at home, have questions
Hubby bought me what I need to lift at home (cage, bench and 300 lb weight set). I have only done my 10 rep max test and 1st day. However, I used a Smith machine and I won't be using one at home. I've read I won't be able to lift as much with just a bb. Should I start over and do my 10 rep max test again?
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Should I buy a set of 20 lb db's or a 30 lb bb?
I just started AllPro and I can't use the barbell on everything (OHP and bicep curls) yet because it's too heavy. My dumbbells only go up to 15 lbs. Should I buy a 20 lb. db set or a 30 lb. barbell? I am leaning toward the barbell in case I can't use my other one inside the cage for everything, that way I could leave the…
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Would you please provide intake help?
I will start by saying I have not reached a plateau but my weight loss slowed significantly since I started doing Power 90 (beginning of May) instead of pure cardio. I also think I should probably be eating more than I have been once I start lifting (not the little 8-12 lb. dumbbells I use for P90) so I could use some…
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Lunges?
1. Would I benefit by adding lunges to this workout? I had been doing them with P90 and don't mind continuing but don't want to if it wouldn't add any benefit to this program.
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Calf raises
Is there a good, at home, alternative to calf raises? I can do a lot of them with the amount if weight I'm able to hold so I'm hoping I could find something else to do instead. Is there a good alternative? Does cardio help? It feels like I'm working my calf muscles when I do my elliptical and some other things.
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OBP
I'm a newbie doing AllPro's program. Should I be sitting or standing for is overhead bb press? Thanks!
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10 RMT
I did this over again today since I bought the new equipment for home. All those that said it's easier to lift heavier with the Smith Machine were right!! :tongue: Now I'm ready to begin again! Since this is Sunday, can I start on Tuesday or Wednesday? I'm confused if I can start on the second day or if I need two days in…
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OBP
Should I sit or stand while doing the overhead bb press?
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Looking for a good cardio DVD
I just purchased equipment to lift at home so we are going to cancel our Y membership. I would like another workout I could use on non-lifting days. We also have an elliptical and bike so I wouldn't be doing it all the time. I prefer something with HIIT.
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Quick! Should I buy this cage?
It's supposably a Commercial cage and we have him down to $575. Is that a good price? I don't know how to post pics?
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1st day lifting and I'm starving!
Today was my first day trying out All Pro's program. I followed it with a 1/2 hour of cardio while waiting for my son to finish his workout. I have been starving since we left the gym!! I had a post workout snack and had dinner and I'm still starving! Is this normal? I still have calories left but I would like to save them…
