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Stage 4
Looks like I might be by my lonesome in this stage! That's okay, I can post to myself...:tongue: Today was my first Workout A of Stage 4. Although I've done the exercises before (they're the same as in Stage 2), it was tough. Adding a couple of reps and another set whooped my butt. Then again, I haven't had a rest day…
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Website which shows weights of lifts by length of experience
Somewhere in the past threads, someone linked to a site that showed the amount of lifts the average person would be at based on how long they had been lifting. Like a dummy, I didn't bookmark it. Anyone know what I'm talking about? Google was no hope, at least with my search terms. TIA.
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Severe DOMS - is there a quick fix?
Hi guys. I started back lifting this week after a holiday hiatus and my leg muscles are SCREAMING. My other muscles are pretty sore too, but I'm mostly concerned with my legs since I'm supposed to go backpacking this weekend. Not huge mileage, but when every step is torture... I'm taking Mobic (prescription strength Advil)…
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Delayed hunger - is there such a thing?
I swear I'm experiencing delayed hunger. Here's my workout schedule: M, W & F - 20 minutes HIIT cardio, 30 minutes weight-lifting combos T & T - 20-30 minutes HIIT cardio On M, W & F, I struggle to eat back my exercise calories without resorting to junk food (have GOT to ban ice cream from the house!). On T & T, I am…
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Body fat percentage scales v. weight-based number
Any thoughts on the percentage of body fat given by electronic scales versus the number based strictly on weight? I've been rocking along, seeing my numbers decline into the low 30s based on my weight. Got a Homedics scale from BB&B this weekend, entered my stats and was SHOCKED to see my body fat register at 39.4%! I…
