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Strong lift 5x5 vs "basic workout?"
I am a "beginner " so to speak to weight lifting. I have been lifting for about the past 6 weeks along with almost daily cardio. I am 5'8 ,29 year old male 215 pounds so I definitely have some weight to lose but I'm trying to add muscle and get "toned" at the same time. When I initially signed up at the gym (YMCA) I met…
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Newbie (ish) questions-please be gentle! :)
Hey everyone, I have lurked these forums for about a year but fonau just decided to post. I've read threads on here and even googled (attempted) answers to some of my questions but there seems to be a variety of answers and broad answers. I have been working out rather extensively for the past month or so. Usually between…
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Newbie question, please be gentle!
Hey everyone, I have lurked these forums for about a year but fonau just decided to post. I've read threads on here and even googled (attempted) answers to some of my questions but there seems to be a variety of answers and broad answers. I have been working out rather extensively for the past month or so. Usually between…
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This may be a stupid question...
But I am new to fitness so a couple stupid questions are allowed right? :tongue: I have been running anywhere from 3.5-5.5 miles a night for the past month or so. However I just had my second child with my wife so my time at night is going to be a bit more limited. Does it matter if I split my runs up? For example, run two…
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New outlook on life!
Hello everyone! First I would like to say this mobile app and forum are both AMAZING. I quit smoking this past Wednesday and thus began my journey into exercise and fitness. Since then I have walked /jogged an average of 5 miles a day along with a strict diet. Thanks again for all your all's posts. They have been very…