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Ab workouts?
So I absolutely hate working out my abs! I do the workouts but always dread them. What do you guys do for an ab workout? I'll take all the tips I can get! :)
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Info on devices that measure calories burned?
So I have been reading up on some of these devices that claim to measure 24/7 calories burned and there are so many mixed reviews! I was interested in getting something to wear if I would give me and accurate calorie reading during workouts but also just on my general daily activity. I looked into the bodybugg but it looks…
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sick, will I lose a lot of endurance and strength in a week?
I got a virus on Saturday and have been out for almost a week now. Is it likely that I have already lost a lot of endurance and muscle strength? Does anybody recommend a good way to start getting back in the game? I miss my workouts and healthy food so much but am still very sick and unable to stomach much food
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High-carb snack ideas help!
So believe it or not; I have actually been getting TOO much protein and not enough carbs. Since I'm trying to build muscle right now and am always on the go I could use some ideas or websites that have high carb snack recipes!
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Abs and cheat days/meals
Okay so I eat clean a good 90-95% of the time. I have a flat stomach with a little definition which I am happy with and don't want to lose. However, I am currently working to gain some weight (around 10 or more pounds) and was considering the idea of a cheat day while I eat 100% clean the other 6 days of the week. Now, I…
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Question about carbs and muscle building
I am trying to gain weight right now, around 10lbs. I do actually need to put some fat on my body but I plan to have 6-7 of those pound from muscle gains hopefully. I have all the knowledge I need of protein intake but I was wondering if I should monitor carbs while I am trying to build muscle? I am a clean eater 90-95% of…
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Leg workout
Anyone care to share their leg workout? I'm focusing on building muscle and I'm looking for a new one!
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Yummy and clean protein desserts?
Does anyone know some recipes or where to get some? I'm craving something good tonight! :)
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Question about rep ranges
Hi there! So I am need to gain weight, about 10lbs. I am a female so I am hoping to gaining some nice curves from this but most importantly I want to stay toned. Up until now I've been working to gain muscle but since I'm going to be trying to gain weight I'm wondering if I should work toward the toning range so I don't…
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Anyone else out there need to gain weight?
I could use some motivation for gaining some weight. I'm 5'7, 20 years and about 112lbs. Really I'm not happy with the way I look I have boobs and I USED to have a butt once upon a time. I want my curves back! I think most people might agree with me that curves are sexy on a woman! and I know I need to raise my weight and…
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Could use advice on taking a week off from lifting
I honestly wasn't sure what category to post this under. But anyways I have been lifting heavy for a good 2-3 months now and I can just tell that my body needs a break. So since school is out AND the school gym is closed next week AND its Christmas I have decided to make next week a rest week. Now I do not plan to lift at…
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Where can I get a good workout routine?
And I mean a GOOD routine to build muscle. I'm trying to put on weight but mostly muscle and I plan to start something new after I take a week off. Does anyone known any good websites that have awesome routines? I prefer an upper/lower split... Thanks!!
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What does your weekly workout rountine look like?
I'm at the point in my fitness career where I am still trying to figure out what works for me. I was just wondering what some one your workout routines look like. Just a general weekly schedule. I've been over training for a few months now and understand now that I need to take it down a notch or two. Thanks!
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Need to gain weigh/muscle, any program suggestions?
I've come to the point where I'm extremely burnt out on my muscle building routine. Here in about a week I am going to take a week OFF. Then I plan to start something new to kick start my muscle building/ weight gaining. I was hoping for some opinions on some different programs.. I've been looking into Live Fit Trainer and…
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Eating to gain muscle
So I am a female, I'm 5'7, 20 years, and weight about 112 as of now. I feel like I could use some weight gain and have been working hard to try to gain muscle. I have toned up a lot but still want to gain in order to reach 120-125. I exercising daily and do a 4 day muscle building split. The problem is that after counting…
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Opinions on rest days?
So my schedule right now is a 4 day split. I left heavy Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday. Then I do cardio most days a week except it is usually only an HIIT for 20 minutes and on leg days maybe only a 15 minute moderate paced warm up. I'm wondering if I should take more rest days? How often to do you all take rest days…
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How many leg days/rest days a week?
I'm currently training to build some leg muscle. I have been doing 3x per week but am feeling burnt out. I'm wondering if only two full-fledge leg sessions would be better? Also do any of you guys have planned rest days? I have days on Saturday and Sunday where I just do cardio but no actual rest days I'm wonder if I need…
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Should you always be sore after a workout?
So about a month ago I started a new leg routine and it was great. The first few training days I was super sore but lately I am never sore after my workout. During my leg routine and by the end my legs feel like flubber but then as the day goes on it just disappears? Even today I decide to switch it up and lift heavier…
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Need a great leg workout for muscle gain!
So my leg workouts lately have just not been doing it for me. The burn I used to get has lessened and I need a new workout. If anyone has any to share that would be awesome, I'm looking for both a workout I can do at the gym and then a separate workout I can do at home
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Nutrition for building muscle
I'm currently working on gaining muscle. I'm 19, 5'7 and weigh around 112. I want to really build muscle and get my weight up to a better number. I don't need training advice I just had a question about carbs. I track my macros so that I make sure I am getting enough protein and calorie in general but how important is it…
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Tips on getting protein cheap?
I am kinda broke but I am working on building some muscle right now. Does anyone know where or how I could get protein powders and bars cheap?
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Any good home-based muscle building workouts?
Hey guys so I have been strength training for about a year now and I know that if I want to gain anything I need to start lifting heavier and eating right. I am 19, 5'7 and weigh about 112-115lbs now. A lot of doctors seem to think I need to gain weight and though I am not concerned with the scale I agree that my shoulders…
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Help with home-based muscle building workouts?
Hey guys so I have been strength training for about a year now and I know that if I want to gain anything I need to start lifting heavier and eating right. I am 19, 5'7 and weigh about 112-115lbs now. A lot of doctors seem to think I need to gain weight and though I am not concerned with the scale I agree that my shoulders…
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How long should a decent leg workout be?
I work my legs out 2-3 times a week since I do an upper/lower spilt. I don't have a ton of time, is a good 30-45 minute workout sufficient for toning or even building muscle? What do some of your leg workouts look like?
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At home exercises for quads?
I've been doing strength training for about a year now and my entire body has entirely transformed. My legs look so much more in shape and toned. They only thing I've notice is that my upper upppppeerr thighs don't seem as toned to me as the rest of my legs. Does anyone know some good at home exercises for that area?
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Balancing cardio vs calories in and out
I've heard different ways in which people like to balancing their cardio and calorie consumption, I was just wondering what some of you do because I'm not sure if I am eating enough to support my exercise. Would love to hear what everyone has to say!
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Some different type of exercise routines?
So I am getting bored with my strength training routine. I do an upper/lower spilt. I would switch to a total body workout but I have very little free time with work and school. Any suggestions?
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Help gaining weight?
Okay so I am a female, 5'6 or 7' and weight about 116lbs. Most people say I need to gain weight. Since I workout most of my weight is muscle and little fat. I've had a few doctors tell me to put on some fat.. BUT it seems like when I gain any weight it all goes to my butt and thighs even though I much more in need of it in…
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Crossfit help?
So I don't know much about this crossfit thing but it sounds like something I would really enjoy as opposed to my usual workout. Can someone tell me what exactly it is? And how I would go about getting started with it? I really like the idea of a short high-intensity workout. Thanks for the help! :)
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How much exercise do you do per week?
I try to fit in exercise everyday but I am just curious as to how much everyone else exercises per day or per week? and how much cardio type of exercise you might recommend daily?
