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Which weight training programme to follow - help?!
Hi all, Firstly apologies for the essay.... I've been "weight training" for about 18 months....I use the quotation marks as what I mean is: 1) Started off with random iso based workouts given to me by the OH....followed for a while and gave up 2) Started SL 5x5...followed for a while and gave up 3) Got a programme from a…
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RSI - will weights help?
Hi all, Been to see the doctor over the weekend who has diagnosed RSI in my left hand/wrist/forearm most likely due to typing/being on a computer for 7 hours a day at work. He recommended ibuprofen gel and I have a wrist support - I am also going to organise a desk assessment at work to ensure everything is set up safely.…
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Weights & Half Marathon Training
Hi all, For last 12 months or so I've been focussed pretty much on weight training and have been really enjoying it, with an odd 4ish mile run thrown in whenever the fancy took me (i.e. not often!!). However I've said that I will support my sister in law to complete a half marathon later this year (I did one myself back in…
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'Tone Up' Trainers
Hi all, I'm about to start a new job and will now be walking to/from train stations for about an hour per day. I was just going to stick on my regular trainers for the walk, but just wondered if anyone had any opinions on the Shape Up / Fit Flop toning type trainers that are available? I know they look kind of dorky but…
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Calories - Daily or Weekly Totals...?
Hello all, Been using the food log for a few weeks now and most days I am just on or slightly under my calories based on my TDEE. My question is, if I should find that I have an 'off' day and go slightly over, does it matter over the course of a week if some days I am slightly under? I'm not trying to use this as an excuse…
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Am I doing enough???
Random Q: Am I working hard enough if I don't get major DOMS? Been doing stronglifts for a few weeks now and enjoying it so far. However I feel like compared to what I used to do I'm not getting as achey the couple of days following a workout - does this mean I aren't doing enough? I know some people put a LOT of emphasis…
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When to get a Weightlifting Belt?
Hello all!! I might be a bit ahead of myself here (only 2 sessions in!!) but was wondering 1) if any of you ladies use/have found a benefit to wearing a belt while lifting and 2) when did you get one?? I'm on fairly 'light' weights at the moment and (touch wood) am not having trouble with my back but when I see the guys in…
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Bar + Plates or Plates only...?
Hello!! Well I've read the programe overview and lots of threads on here and I've downloaded the app - ready to go!! Just have one (probably very silly :blushing: !) question - when recording my weight do I include the bar AND plates or just the plates? I realise I'll start with just the bar for some of the lifts so I'm…
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Stronglifts 5x5 Recommendations...
Hello everyone! Newbie after a bit of advice please – I have been lifting 3 times a week for approx 6 months. I didn’t start off on any particular programme, just got my BF to write down what he was doing that day and copied with a lot smaller weights! Found a great strength training gym where I feel comfortable and I…
