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Cardio with Strength training? 3 days a week
Hi everyone I am looking for a good workout program/routine where I can do both cardio and strength training.. Id like to be in the gym 3 days a week max as I'm a very busy person and I know realistically I won't stick to something that keeps me in the gym for long periods of time (currently in phase 2 of jamie Eason live…
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Strong Lifts 5x5 and cardio
I am only able to get to the gym 3 times a week. I've done strong lifts before and like the simplicity.. But I'd like to also incorporate cardio (i am working on building stamina and endurance as this is something I've struggled with forever) has anyone done strong lifts with cardio afterwards? What were your results
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What is a good workout plan/meal plan
Looking for tips on a good workout/meal plan. I've tried NROLFW but i just couldnt get into it... I would prefer strength training types of programs over cardio. Thanks in advance :)
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Feedback on this workout routine
Hi everyone, I'm trying to make a plan I like and will stick to, but I am fairly new at it. Can anyone critique this workout routine for me and let me know if there is anything i should add or take away. Thanks a lot!! Each day 10-15 min speed walk on treadmill to warm up. Day 1: Butt/ legs Kneeling glute kickbacks 4 sets,…
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Slow cooker ideas
Anyone?
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Need help finding good fitness routine
I am having a hard time finding a good fitness routine. I want to commit to going to the gym 5 days a week. My goal is to lose 20 lbs, but also, I am not able to run for even 1 minute, so I want to build my stamina via treadmill as well. Anyone willing to share their workout routine? or suggest anything? I've tried NROLFW…
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girls workout gym routine
Looking for anyone willing to share their gym routine. I'm fairly new to the gym and I am looking to lose 20 lbs and build my stamina. Feel kind of lost while I'm at the gym..
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Can exercising in the morning really give you energy throughout the day?
For as long as I can remember, by midday I always feel like i need a nap. Do you think/find that exercising in the morning will give me the energy i need throughout the day? I am not at all a morning person.. is it really worth getting up an hour and a half earlier just to get to the gym? I know diet has a lot to do with…
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carb junkie
I hear everyone complain they crave sweets and chocolate. I never crave those but I always crave bread...sandwiches. .pizza. they are really making it hard to reach my goals.. any ideas what I can do to curb these cravings. Water doesn't help.
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Tips on losing 20 lbs
Hello, I am currently 5'2'' and 135 lbs. I have two kids and prior to my second, I was 115 lbs and comfortable. I am looking at Beach Body programs although I really hate cardio. I had started lifting, but I feel like i want to drop these 20 lbs and then work on building my muscle. I am looking into 21 day fix (really…
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Alcohol and weight loss
I like to enjoy a beer (kokanee) or two in the evenings to wind down, but i really dont want it to interfere with my weight loss (i know i know i should quit drinking alcohol). Any tips on what i can drink that is low calories. I cant drink wine because it flares up my rosacea, and I am allergic to vodka.
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Feeling confused with building muscle while losing fat
I am 128 lbs and 5'2'', ive had 2 kids and was 112 lbs pre-preg with my second. I have gotten really into lifting and enjoy it (new rules of lifting for women started about 2 weeks ago). according to the book i should be eating about 2100 calories with 40/30/30 macros.. i can not eat that amount even when i try so i…
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Hoping to gain some muscle... does this look right..
I just started Doing stronglifts... hoping to see some muscle... (also hoping to lose like 5 lbs of fat). I am also training to do 5K. I am completely new to the food aspect of lifting. I am 125 lbs, 5' 2'' BMI: approx 22.9 I am sorry if this is a dumb question :( Really appreciate the help :) Let me know if you need more…
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New rules of lifting for women - Nutrition portion of the book
For those of you that have read New rules of lifting for women, is the nutrition information in the book useful? I am doing stronglifts and i may be interested in doing nrolfw in the future... but mostly, i am interested in reading the nutrition portion of the book. TIA!
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Did I calculate this right....
Doing stronglifts... hoping to up my gains... (also hoping to lose like 5 lbs of fat). I am also training to do 5K. I am completely new to the food aspect of lifting. I am 125 lbs, 5' 2'' BMI: approx 22.9 I am sorry if this is a dumb question :( Really appreciate the help :) Let me know if you need more details. From the…
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Help with how many calories i should be eating
I am completely new to the food aspect of lifting. However, i am doing stronglifts 5x5, and am starting to train to run 5K. I am 125 lbs, 5' 2'' BMI: approx 22.9 My goal is to gain muscle and lose a little bit of body fat.. I just have no idea how many calories i should be eating or how much protein, carbs and fats I need.…
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Building stamina
Hey ladies. Question. i am just starting on stronglifts because i want to increase my strength.. however, i also want to increase my stamina in running. i have kids so its hard to go to the gym everyday.. should i do running on the treadmill before and after my stronglift workout? Any other suggestions :) TIA!
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Anyone do anything in addition to stronglifts?
Why? :)
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Questions about Stronglifts 5x5
I did a little bit of reading up on this routine just have a few questions... 1) Do women also begin at 45 lb? 2) Will this only give my arms definition.. i would also like to see definition in my abs and butt, should i do additional ab exercises? 3) I am a complete beginner when it comes to weight training... how hard is…
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Question about form on barbell rows
Hey ladies! I am about to start the program on Monday and am researching proper form etc... just had one question about the barbell rows... if i am just starting with the bar (45 lbs) does the bar still need to touch the floor.. sorry if thats a dumb question lol. Also, i am 5'2'' and 120 lbs i am so nervous that i cant do…
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How to take whey protein shakes
So, i am doing the stronglifts program (I am lifting weights 3 times a week.) Should i be taking my shakes after my workouts or before? Should i take it Once or twice a day? should i take it on my rest days? Thanks in advance :D :D
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Healthy cookbook
anyone have any recommendations on good cookbooks for clean eating? TIA!
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Are the routines on Jefit any good?
I am new to fitness.. wanted to do stronglifts but the gym i just signed a contract with does not even have a squat rack :( Booooo! I found a routine on jefit that seems promising but i have no idea what a good routine is :( Can you guys take a look at these and tell me what you think?…
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Gym Beginner looking for advice on routine
I am looking to go to the gym in order to tone. I also had two kids so my stomach is pretty puffy and even a little saggy which would be nice to fix. I have time to go 3 times a week (Mon, weds, Fri) Right now, i walk/run for 20 minutes on the treadmill and do some of the machines... but i am looking for a good routine…
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Gluten Free Recipes
What are your fav gluten free meals.
