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Upper Body Alternatives
Hi Everyone I have been told that I have damaged a ligament in my shoulder which is untreatable. The chiropractor has said that I can no longer do any overhead exercises ie over head press or bench press. So I need some examples of upper body lifts I can do. I know I can still do bicep curls and rows but wondered if there…
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This is a silly question but I've been wondering...
when someone says 'I squat X kg' or 'DL X kg',do they include the weight of the Olympic bar , which I believe weighs approx 20kg? Thanks
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Carb Ideas
Hi So I tend to eat brown rice alot as part of the 'carb' part of my meals. I'd like to try something else but can't think of any thing other than couscous and sweet potatoe. My meals usually consist of some protein ( fish/chicken/ turkey) and Veg. I am looking for a carb accompaniment. Does anyone have any other ideas?…
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Am I losing body fat?
Hi So I have been lifting heavy and watching my calorie intake for around 2 months( I use TDEE). The scale hasn't moved a lot and it actually keeps moving all over the place. I had a body fat reading in June in my gym so I'm not sure how accurate it is. I have since tried using callipers and measuring but the numbers stay…
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I am definitely going to try this new diet...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-2381855/BREATH-DIET-A-cheap-way-lose-weight-takes-just-5-minutes-day.html This will definitely work. F the eating at a deficit and lifting heavy!
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Muscle burns more than fat?
Hi Guys I stumbled on this link recently http://www.aworkoutroutine.com/does-building-muscle-burn-fat/ I've always been led to believe that muscle burns more than fat, significantly more. According to that link, 1lb of muscle burns 6 calories, compared to 2 calories burned by fat ( If I understand correctly). Is this…
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IF and Insanity
Hi I have recently started reading about IF and more specifically Leangains. I want to try it as I think its worth a shot. I also decided at the same time to start Insanity again. However I'm confused about whether the 2 can be done together. As a 38 year old women I am not that bothered about losing muscle mass although…
