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Power Plate - Log calories or not?
Hi guys! :) My mum has recently bought a power plate to build up her bone density and I thought I could use it as well to build up my muscles! I've been doing exercises on the machine rather than just standing on it and I'm doing jogging, zumba and using the elliptical trainer as cardio alongside this. I don't really…
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Beginner 5K Training Advice Please
Hi there! I am currently training for a 5K race that is on Sunday 24th June. I've followed the couch 2 5K plan up until the end of week 5. However, as I only have around 2 weeks left until my race I was wondering what sort of training I should do now since I won't really be able to follow the C25K plan as there is not…
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CONFUSED! - What knee support should I get?
Hi there! I am a new runner taking part in the C25K program to train for a 5K at the end of June, I am now at Week 5 and my dodgy knee is well and truly playing up :( I have been to the doctor before regarding my knee and he said my knee cap has a tracking problem and the muscles around the knee will need to be built up to…
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Not enough calories to meet recommended protein intake
I've just been reading up about how important protein is when your trying to lose weight / tone up. I started looking at meal plans to ensure I met my protein target but I kept going over my calorie allowance before I could reach the level of protein I need. Does anyone have any meal ideas / suggestions which could help?…
