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Sydney Cummings
I'm looking for friends who also do Sydney's workouts. I have been doing them consistently since May. What are your favorite workouts? What do you like (or not like) about them? Does anyone buy her calendars or pay for the Sydney Squad?
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Les Mills?
Anyone do these workouts? I've only tried a few...there's only so any free full workouts on YouTube. If you know where I can find more, please let me know! I've tried 2 body combat and they seem like good workouts.
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Coffee with protein
Who likes coffee? I'm on an iced coffee kick. It's too hot for hot coffee. I make single batch double brew over ice, then shake it with protein powder. I have musclepharm combat in cookies n cream, and also quest cinnamon crunch. I've tried PEScience snickerdoodle and pb cookie in the past. What is your favorite protein to…
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Running and lifting schedule help
This is my lifting schedule from the last few weeks. I usually try to get in a run on Sunday. I'd like to incorporate another run during the week and increase my Sunday run. I just need help with my schedule and programming. Gym is available for lifting Monday through Thursday evenings.
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Building strength
I have been writing my own lifting routine for a while now. I have improved little by little, but would like some guidance and feedback on what has worked for you. I usually lift Mon/Wed/Thurs. The last 2 weeks look like this: Monday squat 155 2x6, 160 3x5 bench 105 2x6, 110 4x3 Deadlifts 170 2x5, 175 2x5 OHP 70 5x5 split…
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strength/weight training on different equipment...
I have been lifting weights for a few years now. At work, I have access to a small weight room with bars and plates. I am looking at a different job (out of town) for the summer, which would give me access to machines only. I am wondering if I should try to bulk/gain any muscle possible in the next 5 weeks before leaving.…
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Lifting app
Does anyone know of a free lifting app that helps you with a program and logging?
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New Mizuno Wave Inspires...
I have a brand new pair of Mizuno Wave Inspire 11s. My previous 2 pairs are the Inspire 10s. I have always taken the time to do a trial treadmill run (1-2 miles) to test out the shoes to see if they rub anywhere before taking them outside. I usually do my long run on Sunday, and would really like to wear my new pair.…
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Week off from weights...
This last week was spring break, so I was out of the gym. I had just increased my bench and squat before the break. I am going back in on Monday. Should I back off on the total weight lifted this week, or just try to start back where I left off? I read somewhere (I think bodybuilding.com) to back off to maybe 75%, but that…
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Hi, just joined this group today!
I posted to my wall, but didn't get any responses. Just joined this group and thought I'd give it a go here...FYI, I usually lift M/W evenings and run T/TH/Sun, but this is not set in stone. I also do workout videos in the morning. Thinking of changing up my lifting...adding/learning front squats, maybe more abs(but f.s.…
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Does anyone actually like Tracy Anderson?
I've been borrowing her dvds from the library, and I have to say that I actually like some of her routines. She gets a lot of flack from the fitness community, but I try to keep an open mind. While I don't necessarily agree with everything she says, there is some method to her madness;) I'd like to hear from others who…
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Stalling on lifts--not sure if I even want to progress...
I was following SL 5x5, but usually only getting in 2 workouts instead of 3. We eventually found the time to increase our weights to 3x/wk by doing morning workouts. I got my squats (5x5) to 140 and bench to 90 (105 1rmax) and then got sick with flu and strep. Everything went down and hasn't quite come back. I workout…
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Lifting, legs shaking
Hi! I am somewhat new to weight/power lifting. I started training with a power lifting team, just following parts of their workouts, but now work out on my own or with a friend. I progressed gradually to around a 135lb squat, 175lb dead lift, and 100/105 bench. I feel that I am struggling with these weights, even though I…
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Advice on workouts:)
Ok, so I'm getting kinda frustrated with my lifting, and I want to do it a bit differently. The problem is that the "best" times for me to go to the gym are Tues/Thurs mornings, but my friend wants to work out with me Tues/Thurs in the afternoons. Is it too crazy to do both workouts the same days, then take it easier…
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Workout advice
I work out early in the morning, and then go to the gym about 2x/wk. I also try to get at least one run in on another day. Here is an example of the type of workouts I do (from today): RI 30 week 1(with 50 push-ups) After school, I did a strength workout of 4 sets of the following: 5 pull-ups 3 pistol squats each leg 20…
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Help/advice please:)
I've been steadily losing weight since Feb. I wanted to maintain over the summer (around 116-119lbs). I started back to work 4 weeks ago, and immediately lost 3 lbs. I increased my calories and decreased my workouts this week, as planned. Had my weigh in today, and lost another 2lbs. How many calories do I need to try to…
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Activity Setting
I have been wearing my pedometer to work for the past few days, and I average about 10,000 steps. This is just work, not counting exercise and walking my dogs. Should I change my activity setting to moderately active, and then still add exercise separately? I have had it set to lightly active, and adding exercise, but lost…
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Too skinny
HB decided yesterday that I am too small/skinny. My bones stick out and it hurts to sit on something hard. Everything pinches my bones (back of chair, seat of chair, floor.) I would like to gain muscle, and know that I need to eat over maintenance and lift. Weight room should be available next week or week after. I have…
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What do you do with your hair?
Are there any others with long hair? What do you do with your hair when you work out? I usually pony tail and then braid it, but it likes to attack my arm when I run. I do a super high pony tail bun with claw clips for my morning videos, but I think it would fall on a long run. I hate the braid bouncing and slapping me…
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Advice on new training plan
Would anyone like to help me set up a new workout plan? I typically "map" out my workouts on the calendar in 1-3 week intervals, then change them up once I'm finished. I finished my last training plan before spring break, and have been "winging it" for the last 2 weeks. Typical workouts include: 20-35 minute video in the…
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Is it bad to lose more than 1lb/wk?
Why are you only supposed to lose a .5 to 1lb a week? Is it bad to lose more quickly? And if so, why?
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Cardio and strength--is that it?
I only see the choices of adding exercise as cardio or strength in my diary. Is that the only way to input the workouts I do? Many of my exercises are cross-training, like 30 day shred or Karen Voight Streamline Fitness. I'm not sure how to input those and how to estimate the calorie burn.
