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I usually do pre-set workouts tailored to me but last night I decided to play it by ear and just do what I enjoy. I felt bad ending my workout as I didn't feel anywhere close to death but then nearly fell down the gym stairs as my legs suddenly turned into jelly 
Interested to know what people go by on here - do you have a set workout that you know will push you? Do you go by time? Or bodily indicators? |
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For weight training, I follow a gym routine that I always try to finish. Even if I feel knackered or not up to it, I still do those final exercises even if I have to do them at a lower weight because doing them at a lower intensity is still better than not doing them at all  |
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Depends on your goals, if you are looking to lose/grow or maintain.
Having a set routine is good but if you don't feel like you've pushed yourself then try adding 10% more
1 extra set of reps, 5 minutes more on the tread mill, etc
Pushing above where your body has adapted is the key to change  |
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"For weight training, I follow a gym routine that I always try to finish. Even if I feel knackered or not up to it, I still do those final exercises even if I have to do them at a lower weight because doing them at a lower intensity is still better than not doing them at all "
Yeah that's why I felt bad, instead of lowering the weight I just thought "fuck it" and stopped. It was like 4.30am and I'd been there for an hour, I just wanted my bed  |
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Mostly I use a planned routine which I mix up and make more difficult every 2 weeks.
But ever so now and again it's fun to just mess about for an hour or so. For these I just keep going until I'm too weak to do them properly.
I think early on it's best to be cautious with how far to push yourself unless you want days of aches. As you get fitter you get a better idea of how far you can push yourself although you can still find yourself caught out a couple of days after!
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"For weight training, I follow a gym routine that I always try to finish. Even if I feel knackered or not up to it, I still do those final exercises even if I have to do them at a lower weight because doing them at a lower intensity is still better than not doing them at all
Yeah that's why I felt bad, instead of lowering the weight I just thought "fuck it" and stopped. It was like 4.30am and I'd been there for an hour, I just wanted my bed "
You went to the gym at 3.30AM?  that's dedication! |
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I use a pre set plan but never usually train longer that 45 minutes using an upper and lower body split routine. I use several methods to make it more challenging: adding/reducing weight, adding extra sets or reps, blood flow constriction, trying alternative exercise that works the same area, increasing speed/resistance or incline if cardio. |
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I use a preset plan that I’ve tailored for myself over the years. It’s the easiest way to measure progress although there’s no harm in switching it up every so often. |
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"For weight training, I follow a gym routine that I always try to finish. Even if I feel knackered or not up to it, I still do those final exercises even if I have to do them at a lower weight because doing them at a lower intensity is still better than not doing them at all
Yeah that's why I felt bad, instead of lowering the weight I just thought "fuck it" and stopped. It was like 4.30am and I'd been there for an hour, I just wanted my bed
You went to the gym at 3.30AM? that's dedication!"
Oh nah I just like it to be as quiet as possible haha |
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"I use a pre set plan but never usually train longer that 45 minutes using an upper and lower body split routine. I use several methods to make it more challenging: adding/reducing weight, adding extra sets or reps, blood flow constriction, trying alternative exercise that works the same area, increasing speed/resistance or incline if cardio."
Blood flow constriction? Why does that sound like a method of torture  |
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"Mostly I use a planned routine which I mix up and make more difficult every 2 weeks.
But ever so now and again it's fun to just mess about for an hour or so. For these I just keep going until I'm too weak to do them properly.
I think early on it's best to be cautious with how far to push yourself unless you want days of aches. As you get fitter you get a better idea of how far you can push yourself although you can still find yourself caught out a couple of days after!
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Yeah this is basically what happened, I just messed around for about an hour. My clean and presses turned into "can't even clean this" so I figured I was about done  I am quite sore today though must have still been somewhat effective
Will go back to structured workouts though as I know they push me harder. |
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