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5/3/1 - do you start at the beginning?
Probably a dumb question. I have been lifting for a while now and having some cartilage issues in my knees which is causing swelling. I'm switching from 5x5 back to 5/3/1 for less repetition. I have done it before, but honestly it didn't feel like enough work. Looking at strstd.com and the workouts for the first 4 weeks…
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Calluses
I've had calluses for the last year of lifting. Never really did anything with them and they never bothered me until this week when I tore one during deadlifts. Holy hell that hurts. I'm just taping it now while lifting until it heals. Now I am realizing they probably need to be taken better care of. A trainer mentioned a…
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Long shot - MPFL reconstruction?
Figured it was worth asking - anyone have any experience with a MPFL reconstruction surgery? My dr. suggested it since I have been having a lot of knee issues and instability. I tore most ligaments in my knee when I was 16 and now almost 15 years later I am paying for it. The surgery wasn't around when I was younger and PT…
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Voodoo floss?
Anyone have experience with voodoo floss? It was recommended to my by a trainer since I am having some knee issues after PT. I am not sure what I am expecting, but the reviews seems pretty solid. Mine get here today and I am pretty pumped about trying them out - wanted to see if anyone else uses them.
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Working in between someone's sets?
This seems like a dumb question, but I've always wondered how this works. Luckily, I've never had to do it because I will just work on something else until the rack is open. So, what's the etiquette? I figure I may have to learn once the New Year's resolution people swarm to the gym in January. It honestly doesn't make…
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Delicious Thanksgiving recipes - fat included
There are so many "how to survive the holiday" threads. For those who like to actually eat, drink and savor the full fat versions of food, what are you most looking forward to? I am excited about the Ciabatta stuffing with Pancetta.…
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NSV - Squat PR!
This morning I was able to squat 245lbs for 3x4. I have been working on form rather than heavy squats for the past few weeks (10x10 alternating weights between 95-175 pounds), so I was surprised when my trainer told me how much weight was on the bar. Wish I could have continued, but had to run home to get ready for work.…
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Lifting - gloves, straps, or bare hands?
I have only been lifting for about 3 months, but my grip is an issue. If I do any type of deadlifts or RDLs, my forearms start to burn because my grip is off with my gloves. The beginning of the set is fine, but toward the end my grip slips and I feel like my fingers are doing most of the work or I have to reset my hands.…
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Power cleans - tips?
I just started power cleans a month ago with my trainer. I am looking for some tips on how you perfected form with heavy weights. My form is great when it's only 65 pounds because it's light, but I am having trouble with 95 pounds. Trainer says I am all upper body and not exploding enough with my hips/lower body. Today I…
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Looking for some assistance.
I keep reading about how great this board is and figured that I should finally ask for some advice. I started this journey in February at 156. I'll try to recap this as easy as I can. Feb-April - Cardio 30 min a day/3xs week - eating about 1500 April to June - Started Insanity 5-6xs/week - eating about 1800-1900 (according…
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Swimmers - suit recommendations?
I would like to add swimming as cardio to my lifting routine. Dumb question is - what do you wear? I have an indoor lap pool in my building and only bikinis. I haven't worn a one piece since I was 10 years old. I'd prefer a two piece, but everything looks like a sports bra and bottoms. Does anyone have recommendations of…
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Increasing cardio stamina?
I have been working out regularly for about 5 months now. I am much stronger than I was when I first started, but feel like I should have more cardio endurance than I should. I do training 3 times a week - Usually 2 circuits. (ex. workout - 3 sets each circuit - Circuit 1 - decline bench, decline abs, 20 box jumps -…
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Preventing injury while lifting?
Seems pretty obvious, but after waking up to a swollen arm today, it made me wonder. I was working with my trainer, doing nothing really out of the ordinary except pull-ups. Those apparently kicked my butt and I didn't even know it at the time. My trainer was assisting me so I wasn't struggling too bad. I never would have…
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Swollen bicep & forearm?
I did pull ups on Monday with my trainer; everything felt fine. I haven't done them in years so I was expecting some soreness. Had trouble straightening my arms yesterday and today woke up with one bicep and forearm swollen. It's an inch bigger than my left side. Anything I can do besides ice it? Should I try to stretch it…
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Fitness Assessment?
I have a fitness assessment this Friday for a new training facility. They do a consultation which includes BF% and nutrition, etc. They said they will do a fitness assessment in order to see my level and approve me for certain training groups. Anyone completed an assessment before that wants to share their experience? I…
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Jawbone UP - TDEE?
For those that have a Jawbone UP, how do you figure out your TDEE? The calories that is shows burned total looks like it is only for the time I wake up and then when I sync it. How do I figure out what is burned in a 24 hour period? Example - yesterday I had 13,975 steps, 1,888 calories burned total, but it shows the time…
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First before & after! Work in progress. :)
A work in progress; my goal is to be around 23% body fat and strong, currently 28%. This is 4 months of work, 2-5 pounds lost (fluctuates daily) and over 10 inches lost. I workout 3-4 times a week doing Insanity and lifting. I haven't started heavy lifting since my dumbbells only go up to 20 pounds each, but Stronglifts is…
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What to look for in a trainer?
I am looking into getting a personal trainer. My main focus is learning to lift heavy with proper form. I don't really need the hand holding or someone to motivate me; I just want to learn. Without offending anyone, I feel like anyone can be a trainer. Anyone can spit back out information. I have my real estate license and…
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Fitbit/Jawbone UP good for TDEE?
I have had my UP for almost 6 months. I love it. It's definitely not a necessity, but I enjoy the features and my husband and I compete to see who is more active. Anyways, when calculating my TDEE from Scooby or other sites, my TDEE is always around 2300-2400. My UP band says that my daily burn is only 1300-1440 on non…
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What is your typical dessert?
I have to have dessert everyday. I would lose the food battle if I didn't have something sweet after dinner. Usually I have a mini ice cream cone from Trader Joe's for 80 calories or a rice krispie bar. What do you have for dessert? I feel the need to branch out and get some good ideas for sweets so I don't become a one…
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How are your macros set? Goal?
I currently have my macros at 40/30/30 C/F/P. I have a beach vacation in 5 weeks and plan on continuing my hybrid of Insanity(2-3 days) for cardio and weight training(3 days). I am pretty comfortable where I am, but I know that 5 weeks is plenty of time to make some minor changes and go from being comfortable in the bikini…
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How much do you pay a month for fitness?
I currently pay about $40 a month for my gym membership at Gold's. I am thinking about cancelling it and moving to a group/personal training only facility. The only thing I do at the gym is spin classes and weights. I want to move to heavy lifting and know I need to either get a personal trainer at Golds or go to this new…
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Anyone do Physique 57 or barre classes?
I do some Physique 57 workouts on my Insanity recovery/rest days. I have never taken any kind of ballet classes so I am sure my form isn't the greatest, but these workouts are crazy. My legs burn more after a 30 min barre lower body workout than an hour in spinning. I really thought they would be easier since they are low…
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Can someone explain the physics in dummy terms?
I am losing inches, but not weight, which I am completely fine with. I just want to understand how/why it happens. I know I am not gaining pounds of muscle, but losing about 6 inches all over, in my head I feel like I should have at least lost 2-3 pounds with so many inches lost. So what makes the scale not move? What am I…
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How to ensure losing BF not LBM?
I cut my calories today after 6 weeks of no loss. Went from 1900 to around 16-1700. I do Insanity 5 times a week and lift upper body weights 2 days a week. I want to get leaner, but make sure that I maintain the muscle I have. How do I make sure that I am losing BF and not LBM? What should I be looking for?
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Starting Insanity...need friends
Starting Insanity on Monday morning. Looking for someone to laugh when I puke, tell me to shut up when I say I gained weight and throw in some support once in a while. Anyone?
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Is there a way to check HRM?
I do Insanity every morning at 545 am. Every time I look down during the actual workouts (not stretching) HR is around 158-163. At the end of my workout it says my average is 140. This morning I only burned 279 for 39 minutes of Pure Cardio. I stopped for water maybe three times no more than 10 secs. I pushed myself and…
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IPOARM/TDEE Do calories burned matter?
I am using the moderate activity for my guidelines, but I only burn about 300 calories a day with Insanity. I do workout 5-6 days a week so that is how I got my activity level. Am I OK here? If I burn so little should I eat less or move down a level in activity? If I am overthinking this, please tell me to shut up. My…
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Do you use a food scale?
I see people talk about food scales on here and I never thought I needed one. I feel like I can figure out serving size of most everything I eat. Eggs, bacon, toast, rice, beans, edamame, potatoes, carrots, etc. I usually just use a measuring cup, if I am unsure. What do you use a food scale to measure? I stepped on the…
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Is Insanity considered just cardio?
I am currently doing Insanity 5-6 days a week. I feel like my legs get a great workout and it's great for cardio, but my upperbody is lacking with these workouts. I only burn about 315 calories and this morning only burned 274. Should I be adding weights into this even though it's supposedly a full body workout? I will…
