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Who is going to the gym this week?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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Continue here, it is interesting to see what we all are doing and what is your fitness goal? I am going this week but I am having a rest day today.
I go 3 times a week and I do full body workouts and my goal is to bulk up. I track my macros everyday and I eat about 3000 calories daily. I use mynetdiary to log it, it is a fun and an interactive app.
What motivates you to go? I like to watch alot of training videos and I follow few utubers like nick wright, thomas maw and I like as well 3d abs with the great dane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmGfHk46OSU  |
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I dont go to the gym but I ho on my rowing machine and my aim is to do a sub 7min 2k by my birthday at the end of month last time I did a trial I was at 7m12sec, and been doing lots of HiiT sessions since varying between 500m with 60 sec rest and 1000m with 90 sec rest.
I also do some fairly heavy dumbell weights to bulk up the upper body too |
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I've been, working through some sort of upper body not sure what I've done as well as doing plyometrics and hypertrophy to build up lower leg strength. Went down howling after one jump today, though. Sigh. |
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I was in for a full body weights session last night, will probably go again Thursday night, then I'm away on exercise this weekend so will no doubt be doing a lot of walking and running about  |
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I went this morning, bumped into a fab friend  . |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I'll go tomorrow if I'm back in time |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Enjoying my rest
Bench tonight
1 x 140kg
5 x 2 x 100kg
Didn't even break a sweat, 25 minutes and done |
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"Enjoying my rest
Bench tonight
1 x 140kg
5 x 2 x 100kg
Didn't even break a sweat, 25 minutes and done"
Show off  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I went this morning, bumped into a fab friend . "
Hope he didn't freak you out, turning up like that. Bloody weirdo... |
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By *ast_jjMan
over a year ago
Dublin and London |
I do HIT classes at lunchtime. Trx, Circuit, Spin and Bootcamp classes usually 4 times a week.
I'd like to bulk up so any ideas are most welcome as to what I should be doing diet and workout wise?
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I just do loads of roids |
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N - did gym yesterday. I'm an ambulant wheelchair user and do seated weights (incline bench, cable rows, chest press etc). Use resistance bands to work my rotator cuffs and try to loosen the impingement I have on the left. Do rope pull on the prowler (85kg) seated on my chair and sometimes tow the prowler too (done up to 90kg tow). I also play wheelchair basketball - practice every week for 2hrs,matches a couple of times a month. In the gym, we've started using a 3kg med ball to hit a backboard target at approx basket height. Should help my outside shots  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I do HIT classes at lunchtime. Trx, Circuit, Spin and Bootcamp classes usually 4 times a week.
I'd like to bulk up so any ideas are most welcome as to what I should be doing diet and workout wise?
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I'm in a similar boat. I'm a newbie at gym and I'm looking to bulk up. From what I can gather from my very limited knowledge is I need to eat shit loads and hit the weights. Happy to be corrected by an expert if I'm wrong?? |
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"I went this morning, bumped into a fab friend .
Hope he didn't freak you out, turning up like that. Bloody weirdo... "
Yeah think I'm being stalked yano. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I went this morning, bumped into a fab friend .
Hope he didn't freak you out, turning up like that. Bloody weirdo...
Yeah think I'm being stalked yano."
You should kick his ass. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Not this week, week off. Been hitting hard sine start if Dec so body needs a rest. Last week every exercise was a PB, either in weight shifted or number or reps completed. I might do some CV tomo and Friday, but otherwise rest. |
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Was in an amazing gym from 10 am till 6 PM today
1300 cals down strength and mobility work |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Me tomorrow till Saturday every day. |
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"I do HIT classes at lunchtime. Trx, Circuit, Spin and Bootcamp classes usually 4 times a week.
I'd like to bulk up so any ideas are most welcome as to what I should be doing diet and workout wise?
I'm in a similar boat. I'm a newbie at gym and I'm looking to bulk up. From what I can gather from my very limited knowledge is I need to eat shit loads and hit the weights. Happy to be corrected by an expert if I'm wrong??"
I'm no expert, but I would have thought whole body progressive overload plus slight calorie surplus for gradual bulk, or deficit for gradual weight loss, would be healthier. |
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"I do HIT classes at lunchtime. Trx, Circuit, Spin and Bootcamp classes usually 4 times a week.
I'd like to bulk up so any ideas are most welcome as to what I should be doing diet and workout wise?
I'm in a similar boat. I'm a newbie at gym and I'm looking to bulk up. From what I can gather from my very limited knowledge is I need to eat shit loads and hit the weights. Happy to be corrected by an expert if I'm wrong??
I'm no expert, but I would have thought whole body progressive overload plus slight calorie surplus for gradual bulk, or deficit for gradual weight loss, would be healthier."
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Upper body with a side of "don't test dicky shoulder, dumbarse"  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I will do at the weekend! I’ll do a full body one i think. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I went this morning what about you? I am finishing of the day now with my last muscle meal of 300g chicken and hot sauce that is 75g of protein |
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YeAh I’m at the gym. Only do cardio as that’s all I really need as I still race motorbikes. Still end up knackered at the end of a race though |
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By *emini ManMan
over a year ago
There and to the left a bit |
Monday was legs
Cardio day today -
6 mins treadmill (fast walking pace)
10 mins step machine
10 mins rowing machine
10 mins bike (yay I did 10 mins!!)
6 mins treadmill (fast walking pace)
Back Friday for upper body
Second week back at it after an enforced break and feeling good about it. Aim is to shift my stomach a little and get a level of fitness - nothing fancy |
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Well done GM.
We'll get you loving the weights, yet  |
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Tis wheelchair basketball for me tomorrow night, a mixture of strength, cardio and coordination rolled into one fun game with a great bunch of guys  |
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Took a friend with me today who is new to the gym which was fun. I did some more pause squats on my own though to improve my depth and strength at the bottom which is going well  . |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I go 3 times a day on average recently but need to up it to 5. Also bulking and now doing full body.
Changed diets recently and feeling great. Watch my macros, watch also my vitamins and minerals from food roughly.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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No gym for me still but I've goes my cycling miles and my times are coming down too . So a very happy Taff. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I don't gym per se but I boulder and climb 4 or 5 times a week and currently am working on my hand and finger strength! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Going tomorrow for a shoulder workout |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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End off my 2nd week of deloading
1 x 220kg deadlift
10 singles at 140kg
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Went monday, wed and today, all after workshifts walking 10 miles, 5 miles cycling, with 4:30am starts. Quietly pleased with that, and the week's not over! |
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Shoulder improving thank God. Think I'm going to keep resting/ being lazy, just stretch it until tomorrow |
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"Shoulder improving thank God. Think I'm going to keep resting/ being lazy, just stretch it until tomorrow"
Yeah my left shoulder gives me gip with all the wheelchairing. Broke it a number of years ago and it's never been right since. |
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"Shoulder improving thank God. Think I'm going to keep resting/ being lazy, just stretch it until tomorrow
Yeah my left shoulder gives me gip with all the wheelchairing. Broke it a number of years ago and it's never been right since. "
Mine is pretty minor and it seems I've been able to figure it out and stretch it out. Must not put bravado in front of recovery  |
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"Shoulder improving thank God. Think I'm going to keep resting/ being lazy, just stretch it until tomorrow
Yeah my left shoulder gives me gip with all the wheelchairing. Broke it a number of years ago and it's never been right since.
Mine is pretty minor and it seems I've been able to figure it out and stretch it out. Must not put bravado in front of recovery "
My PT tortures me with a baseball before we train to try and loosen off my rotator cuffs and traps. The casual observer would think I enjoy pain |
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"Enjoy pain? Surely not  "
He's not given me the happy ending yet  |
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"Enjoy pain? Surely not
He's not given me the happy ending yet "
Must not think about trainer like that, must not... oops |
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"Enjoy pain? Surely not
He's not given me the happy ending yet
Must not think about trainer like that, must not... oops "
Mine is fit from the neck down but shame about the face |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I am having a rest day today, what about you? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I am having a rest day today, what about you? "
My goals for this year is to lean down from like 95 to hopefully 85 or even 80. I need to sort out my diet but gym is going well |
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By *Man1263Man
over a year ago
Stockport |
Will try to get back in to it, got holiday weight to shift (a week of eating whatever i wanted, which did involve alot of cake)
But have a few things going on, bit will do my best to get back into the habbit
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have a multi gym in my back yard, free weights in shed, and some kettle bells. To be honest though, I'm into kettlebells at moment, and cross country running.. |
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Rest day yesterday... swim later and bike for an hour before work tomorrow |
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By *Man1263Man
over a year ago
Stockport |
"I have a multi gym in my back yard, free weights in shed, and some kettle bells. To be honest though, I'm into kettlebells at moment, and cross country running.. "
Kettle bells done right are fantastic
Waiting for ankle to mend then back on them
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have a multi gym in my back yard, free weights in shed, and some kettle bells. To be honest though, I'm into kettlebells at moment, and cross country running..
Kettle bells done right are fantastic
Waiting for ankle to mend then back on them
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Done right they are brilliant, i remember 6 or 7 years ago, taking an hour long class, and by god, two days later, i had pains in muscles i didn't know i had haha. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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To hungover and tired for gym today it never goes well when I go in this states so back on it tue with a pump class and fiot and functional 1 hr 45 mins of full body sounds good to me xx |
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By *Man1263Man
over a year ago
Stockport |
"I have a multi gym in my back yard, free weights in shed, and some kettle bells. To be honest though, I'm into kettlebells at moment, and cross country running..
Kettle bells done right are fantastic
Waiting for ankle to mend then back on them
Done right they are brilliant, i remember 6 or 7 years ago, taking an hour long class, and by god, two days later, i had pains in muscles i didn't know i had haha. "
To many people ignore them, just means I have no problems waiting for them to be free!
Gym could do with more and heavier.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"To hungover and tired for gym today it never goes well when I go in this states so back on it tue with a pump class and fiot and functional 1 hr 45 mins of full body sounds good to me xx"
whenever I am tired I just take some coffee and I am all good
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have a freebie session tomorrow on these vibrating plate thingies. Wonder what they really do but couldn’t turn it down as it’s free |
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"I have a freebie session tomorrow on these vibrating plate thingies. Wonder what they really do but couldn’t turn it down as it’s free "
I found em useful when I had lower back pain or needed to loosen hammies. Beyond that, I'm dubious. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have a freebie session tomorrow on these vibrating plate thingies. Wonder what they really do but couldn’t turn it down as it’s free
I found em useful when I had lower back pain or needed to loosen hammies. Beyond that, I'm dubious. "
Ah. Good to know. I just want to see just how deep those vibrations go tbh |
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By *HaRiFMan
over a year ago
Beyond the shadows. |
I’ve missed today couldn’t be asked to brave the wind and the rain.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I gym at least 5 times a week "
How do you keep motivated? |
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"I have a freebie session tomorrow on these vibrating plate thingies. Wonder what they really do but couldn’t turn it down as it’s free "
I don’t see the benefits but probably not used them enough. And swim run and cycle training take precedence ... 6 days a week I train and due to start double sessions soon ... prayer for me |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have a freebie session tomorrow on these vibrating plate thingies. Wonder what they really do but couldn’t turn it down as it’s free
I don’t see the benefits but probably not used them enough. And swim run and cycle training take precedence ... 6 days a week I train and due to start double sessions soon ... prayer for me"
Wow. Seriously good luck. Do you have an event coming up? |
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"I have a freebie session tomorrow on these vibrating plate thingies. Wonder what they really do but couldn’t turn it down as it’s free
I don’t see the benefits but probably not used them enough. And swim run and cycle training take precedence ... 6 days a week I train and due to start double sessions soon ... prayer for me
Wow. Seriously good luck. Do you have an event coming up?"
Couple of triathlons |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have a freebie session tomorrow on these vibrating plate thingies. Wonder what they really do but couldn’t turn it down as it’s free
I don’t see the benefits but probably not used them enough. And swim run and cycle training take precedence ... 6 days a week I train and due to start double sessions soon ... prayer for me
Wow. Seriously good luck. Do you have an event coming up?
Couple of triathlons "
Respect... |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Chest and shoulders tomorrow and a 4 mile run and 4 miles on the cross trainer |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Chest and shoulders tomorrow and a 4 mile run and 4 miles on the cross trainer "
imma start doing pull tommz rather than push cause my back is normally fucked with it comes to legs atm |
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Did 6 sessions last week....got 5 and a parkrun planned this week. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Did the best chest sesh I've done in ages today. Dropped the weight and increased no. of sets and threw in some drop sets.
Anyone looking for some programmes should pop onto muscleandstrength.com - really good resource. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Last deload this week.
13 week prep for next competition begins after, looking forward to it but also not as it's going to hurt |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Last deload this week.
13 week prep for next competition begins after, looking forward to it but also not as it's going to hurt "
What competition - where/when? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Last deload this week.
13 week prep for next competition begins after, looking forward to it but also not as it's going to hurt
What competition - where/when?"
British Championships powerlifting at Bodypower May 15th |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Last deload this week.
13 week prep for next competition begins after, looking forward to it but also not as it's going to hurt
What competition - where/when?
British Championships powerlifting at Bodypower May 15th"
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Blizzard today thus 4 hrs swim strength and mobility in rather a surreal fitness centre |
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"Last deload this week.
13 week prep for next competition begins after, looking forward to it but also not as it's going to hurt
What competition - where/when?
British Championships powerlifting at Bodypower May 15th"
Oh are you , I may be there |
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My shoulder is much better thank God |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I need to go as have been away for work for a couple of weeks. Have definitely missed the gym. |
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Was supposed to go to the gym tonight but my back is killing me! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Just got back! My gym have an app with some training plans on it. Tried the first one. Good for a warm up, but not exactly taxing. Good job HIIT training is back on from tomorrow! |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
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3 weeks ago I joined my abs class at my local gym. Why I want to reduce my belly fat. As it is to high. Each week I am finding it is getting easier but it is still the hardest workout that I do. Give me 6.5km jog or a 5km Park run any day!!!
I have been struggling as some excersises really demonstrate my lack of co-ordination. It is something that I have never needed to deal with for a long time. I have always been able to avoid situations when my coordination is on display.
I end up coming away quiet frustrated that I haven’t been able to do my best, and it bothers me. It is getting better but I feel rubbish. Sorry bit down |
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Just got back from the gym, full body session. Did the same twice last week and rugby training on Saturday so doing alright |
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"3 weeks ago I joined my abs class at my local gym. Why I want to reduce my belly fat. As it is to high. Each week I am finding it is getting easier but it is still the hardest workout that I do. Give me 6.5km jog or a 5km Park run any day!!!
I have been struggling as some excersises really demonstrate my lack of co-ordination. It is something that I have never needed to deal with for a long time. I have always been able to avoid situations when my coordination is on display.
I end up coming away quiet frustrated that I haven’t been able to do my best, and it bothers me. It is getting better but I feel rubbish. Sorry bit down "
If you're feeling down your class is poor
It is beneficial to improve coordination however never never never never never to the detriment of your wellbeing
Change to another form you can enjoy 4 times a week for coordination try learning a new sport or yoga or juggling or cart wheels anything fun
The absolute single best for fat loss is 5 basic weight exercises practiced 4 times weekly with good diet |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
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"3 weeks ago I joined my abs class at my local gym. Why I want to reduce my belly fat. As it is to high. Each week I am finding it is getting easier but it is still the hardest workout that I do. Give me 6.5km jog or a 5km Park run any day!!!
I have been struggling as some excersises really demonstrate my lack of co-ordination. It is something that I have never needed to deal with for a long time. I have always been able to avoid situations when my coordination is on display.
I end up coming away quiet frustrated that I haven’t been able to do my best, and it bothers me. It is getting better but I feel rubbish. Sorry bit down
If you're feeling down your class is poor
It is beneficial to improve coordination however never never never never never to the detriment of your wellbeing
Change to another form you can enjoy 4 times a week for coordination try learning a new sport or yoga or juggling or cart wheels anything fun
The absolute single best for fat loss is 5 basic weight exercises practiced 4 times weekly with good diet "
I do the yoga class as well - which I enjoy, and feel like I have got somewhere, I feel a lot more flexible.
I have changed a bit of my diet!!!! |
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"3 weeks ago I joined my abs class at my local gym. Why I want to reduce my belly fat. As it is to high. Each week I am finding it is getting easier but it is still the hardest workout that I do. Give me 6.5km jog or a 5km Park run any day!!!
I have been struggling as some excersises really demonstrate my lack of co-ordination. It is something that I have never needed to deal with for a long time. I have always been able to avoid situations when my coordination is on display.
I end up coming away quiet frustrated that I haven’t been able to do my best, and it bothers me. It is getting better but I feel rubbish. Sorry bit down
If you're feeling down your class is poor
It is beneficial to improve coordination however never never never never never to the detriment of your wellbeing
Change to another form you can enjoy 4 times a week for coordination try learning a new sport or yoga or juggling or cart wheels anything fun
The absolute single best for fat loss is 5 basic weight exercises practiced 4 times weekly with good diet "
What would the basic weight exercise be mate? |
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"3 weeks ago I joined my abs class at my local gym. Why I want to reduce my belly fat. As it is to high. Each week I am finding it is getting easier but it is still the hardest workout that I do. Give me 6.5km jog or a 5km Park run any day!!!
I have been struggling as some excersises really demonstrate my lack of co-ordination. It is something that I have never needed to deal with for a long time. I have always been able to avoid situations when my coordination is on display.
I end up coming away quiet frustrated that I haven’t been able to do my best, and it bothers me. It is getting better but I feel rubbish. Sorry bit down
If you're feeling down your class is poor
It is beneficial to improve coordination however never never never never never to the detriment of your wellbeing
Change to another form you can enjoy 4 times a week for coordination try learning a new sport or yoga or juggling or cart wheels anything fun
The absolute single best for fat loss is 5 basic weight exercises practiced 4 times weekly with good diet
I do the yoga class as well - which I enjoy, and feel like I have got somewhere, I feel a lot more flexible.
I have changed a bit of my diet!!!! "
Ditch the other class |
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"3 weeks ago I joined my abs class at my local gym. Why I want to reduce my belly fat. As it is to high. Each week I am finding it is getting easier but it is still the hardest workout that I do. Give me 6.5km jog or a 5km Park run any day!!!
I have been struggling as some excersises really demonstrate my lack of co-ordination. It is something that I have never needed to deal with for a long time. I have always been able to avoid situations when my coordination is on display.
I end up coming away quiet frustrated that I haven’t been able to do my best, and it bothers me. It is getting better but I feel rubbish. Sorry bit down
If you're feeling down your class is poor
It is beneficial to improve coordination however never never never never never to the detriment of your wellbeing
Change to another form you can enjoy 4 times a week for coordination try learning a new sport or yoga or juggling or cart wheels anything fun
The absolute single best for fat loss is 5 basic weight exercises practiced 4 times weekly with good diet
What would the basic weight exercise be mate? "
For me
A dumbbell chest press
A dumbbell row ( barbell ok )
A squat variation
A vertical pull pref band assisted ring pull up (single arm pulley equally good)
Dumbbell shoulder press
Ok and perhaps move onto a deadlift prefer using trap bar
These advised for safety and simplicity
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"3 weeks ago I joined my abs class at my local gym. Why I want to reduce my belly fat. As it is to high. Each week I am finding it is getting easier but it is still the hardest workout that I do. Give me 6.5km jog or a 5km Park run any day!!!
I have been struggling as some excersises really demonstrate my lack of co-ordination. It is something that I have never needed to deal with for a long time. I have always been able to avoid situations when my coordination is on display.
I end up coming away quiet frustrated that I haven’t been able to do my best, and it bothers me. It is getting better but I feel rubbish. Sorry bit down
If you're feeling down your class is poor
It is beneficial to improve coordination however never never never never never to the detriment of your wellbeing
Change to another form you can enjoy 4 times a week for coordination try learning a new sport or yoga or juggling or cart wheels anything fun
The absolute single best for fat loss is 5 basic weight exercises practiced 4 times weekly with good diet
What would the basic weight exercise be mate? "
Google 'compound exercises'.
Squats, presses, deadlifts.
Add in a clean diet and the fat will fall off.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I would add pull ups to sensual's list. |
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"3 weeks ago I joined my abs class at my local gym. Why I want to reduce my belly fat. As it is to high. Each week I am finding it is getting easier but it is still the hardest workout that I do. Give me 6.5km jog or a 5km Park run any day!!!
I have been struggling as some excersises really demonstrate my lack of co-ordination. It is something that I have never needed to deal with for a long time. I have always been able to avoid situations when my coordination is on display.
I end up coming away quiet frustrated that I haven’t been able to do my best, and it bothers me. It is getting better but I feel rubbish. Sorry bit down
If you're feeling down your class is poor
It is beneficial to improve coordination however never never never never never to the detriment of your wellbeing
Change to another form you can enjoy 4 times a week for coordination try learning a new sport or yoga or juggling or cart wheels anything fun
The absolute single best for fat loss is 5 basic weight exercises practiced 4 times weekly with good diet
What would the basic weight exercise be mate?
For me
A dumbbell chest press
A dumbbell row ( barbell ok )
A squat variation
A vertical pull pref band assisted ring pull up (single arm pulley equally good)
Dumbbell shoulder press
Ok and perhaps move onto a deadlift prefer using trap bar
These advised for safety and simplicity
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"I am in a 1-2-1 boxing session. Hoping to get a little time with the big foam roller too. Living the dream "
Foam roller  |
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"I am in a 1-2-1 boxing session. Hoping to get a little time with the big foam roller too. Living the dream
Foam roller "
Shin splints
A necessary evil as I can't play hockey til it's sorted. Double |
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"I am in a 1-2-1 boxing session. Hoping to get a little time with the big foam roller too. Living the dream
Foam roller
Shin splints
A necessary evil as I can't play hockey til it's sorted. Double "
Lord almighty |
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Actually got my a*se in gear and went tonight |
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Last deload squat session
1x 200kg
10 singles at 130kg
Had a play on the leg press machine as it's in my programme for next 13 weeks. Not used this one before so wanted an idea of what it felt like.
Worked upto an easy 8 reps at 350kg. |
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"Last deload squat session
1x 200kg
10 singles at 130kg
Had a play on the leg press machine as it's in my programme for next 13 weeks. Not used this one before so wanted an idea of what it felt like.
Worked upto an easy 8 reps at 350kg."
I want to be you when I grow up |
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"I am in a 1-2-1 boxing session. Hoping to get a little time with the big foam roller too. Living the dream
Foam roller
Shin splints
A necessary evil as I can't play hockey til it's sorted. Double
Lord almighty"
I know I miss strutting about like an overgrown St Trinian! |
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Very impressive. Have seen both wheelchair basketball and rugby on the odd occasion that it has been shown on tv. Both look like brutal games
"N - did gym yesterday. I'm an ambulant wheelchair user and do seated weights (incline bench, cable rows, chest press etc). Use resistance bands to work my rotator cuffs and try to loosen the impingement I have on the left. Do rope pull on the prowler (85kg) seated on my chair and sometimes tow the prowler too (done up to 90kg tow). I also play wheelchair basketball - practice every week for 2hrs,matches a couple of times a month. In the gym, we've started using a 3kg med ball to hit a backboard target at approx basket height. Should help my outside shots "
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"I am in a 1-2-1 boxing session. Hoping to get a little time with the big foam roller too. Living the dream
Foam roller
Shin splints
A necessary evil as I can't play hockey til it's sorted. Double
Lord almighty
I know I miss strutting about like an overgrown St Trinian! "
Now that's a look I can get behind |
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Have played squash 2-3 times a week for the last 35 years. Balanced with yoga These days to stretch my ageing muscles. Got to have the ying with the yang!! |
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"Very impressive. Have seen both wheelchair basketball and rugby on the odd occasion that it has been shown on tv. Both look like brutal games"
Wheelchair basketball isn't really brutal, but it's rough! Wheelchair rugby IS brutal and I'd love to have a go at it, as would our coach. Tis just him and I up for the rugby though, everyone else seems to value their lives more
The objective is to improve my basketball game and to push a very hilly 10k in May |
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"I am in a 1-2-1 boxing session. Hoping to get a little time with the big foam roller too. Living the dream
Foam roller
Shin splints
A necessary evil as I can't play hockey til it's sorted. Double
Lord almighty
I know I miss strutting about like an overgrown St Trinian!
Now that's a look I can get behind "
You're safer behind to be fair. |
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over a year ago
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I an on it this week. Won't hold my breath on next week though |
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over a year ago
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Fml, have to go at peak times I cba, won't have anything available |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Doing swimming as back gone. |
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over a year ago
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Not me, but I'm back to walking to and from work more regularly, which is a good 2.7 miles each way! |
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over a year ago
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Great work out after a few days off |
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By *mTyronMan
over a year ago
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In show prep now so calories are coming down and lifts must go up!!!!!
This Year I Hit Pro !! |
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Full day balls deep off piste today |
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Went this morning. Still full of cold so did some back, abs and biceps. Nothing too strenuous but glad to have still got a work out in. |
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over a year ago
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Game of squash tonight, Gym on Friday |
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Been too long since I hit the leg press. Took it easy on myself, didn't go past 200kg.
Must not beat myself up |
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"Been too long since I hit the leg press. Took it easy on myself, didn't go past 200kg.
Must not beat myself up "
Swing you're supposed to leg press 15kg remember! Your poor, delicate little lady legs! |
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over a year ago
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I don’t go to the gym as I feel out of place so I work out from home daily.
I joined something called beach body on demand and I love it.
Today I’ve done a mix of weights and cardio. |
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"Been too long since I hit the leg press. Took it easy on myself, didn't go past 200kg.
Must not beat myself up
Swing you're supposed to leg press 15kg remember! Your poor, delicate little lady legs!"
I thought that was an ingrown hair down there. Am I sprouting a cock? |
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"Been too long since I hit the leg press. Took it easy on myself, didn't go past 200kg.
Must not beat myself up
Swing you're supposed to leg press 15kg remember! Your poor, delicate little lady legs!
I thought that was an ingrown hair down there. Am I sprouting a cock? "
No, I think it's an ingrown hair. I'm still a woman. |
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over a year ago
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Gutted as no gym this week, way too busy on an evening all week |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Does shooting 400 arrows a week count as a workout? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I already went this afternoon |
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over a year ago
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"I already went this afternoon "
going now tbh, I need my coffee so tired , fml it's leg day
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"I already went this afternoon going now tbh, I need my coffee so tired , fml it's leg day
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You will be fine no pain no gain hun just take it at your own pace |
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over a year ago
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Had a really good shoulder workout earlier managed 70kg military press not gone heavy (for me) for a while |
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"Had a really good shoulder workout earlier managed 70kg military press not gone heavy (for me) for a while "
70kg (35 x 2 dumbells) is my current level. Hoping to get to 40s by the end of April. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Need to work on my quads, seeing some great man quads in this thread. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Had a really good shoulder workout earlier managed 70kg military press not gone heavy (for me) for a while
70kg (35 x 2 dumbells) is my current level. Hoping to get to 40s by the end of April. "
Wow nice one man good luck |
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Am I the only one who tows a loaded prowler behind by wheelchair?! We did 90kg I think last time plus 10kg on the footplate to reduce tip. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Easy bench session, enjoying the rest
Very easy 1 x 145kg
10 singles at 110kg |
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over a year ago
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Currently between standard full body workout days... |
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By *mTyronMan
over a year ago
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6 in the morning leg day
200kg high bar squat
300kg hack squat
160kg Romanian Deadlift
400+ Leg press
Finish with 100kg lunges
These legs will grow !!!! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"6 in the morning leg day
200kg high bar squat
300kg hack squat
160kg Romanian Deadlift
400+ Leg press
Finish with 100kg lunges
These legs will grow !!!!"
Good work fella |
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"I already went this afternoon going now tbh, I need my coffee so tired , fml it's leg day
You will be fine no pain no gain hun just take it at your own pace "
. I should be squating way more than I am my bench and squats max are only 15kg apart |
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over a year ago
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"Had a really good shoulder workout earlier managed 70kg military press not gone heavy (for me) for a while
70kg (35 x 2 dumbells) is my current level. Hoping to get to 40s by the end of April. "
I did like 38kg each hand last year wanted to hit 40 but I couldn't get it up. Like it was after doing shoulders the day before and after a while arm workout |
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Too wet to run so gym it will be nothing like what you guy's are lifting but love my cardio.. |
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over a year ago
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Wow and heres me impressed by my upping to 80kg on a horizontal leg press |
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over a year ago
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I’m going to the gym this afternoon for a cardio session |
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By *ikeC81Man
over a year ago
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Went for abs on Monday but due to having a back tooth removed and having another cold gong to give the rest of the week a miss |
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over a year ago
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"Wow and heres me impressed by my upping to 80kg on a horizontal leg press "
that's still good though |
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Ski touring followed by chest today |
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I need to do week 3 day 3 of my programme today but I've done 4 sessions and a spin class already this week and I'm knackered lol maybe this afternoon. Then one final group session tomorrow before a nice jacuzzi at Chams on Sunday |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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I went this morning and I had my yearly valentines workout, what about you? I did a full body workout |
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over a year ago
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Here is s tip, to find out your weekly calories search for a tdee calculator click on the first results on google, take the maintenance calories and times it by 7 mine comes out to about 19000 a week, so then ot depends what your goal is, to bulk, maintain or cut eat more, the same or under the maintenance calories |
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over a year ago
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Going after work. Im just in the mood to push myself today as well |
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Went this morning and struggled. Not too bothered as I’ve been training a lot so body clearly needs a rest for a couple of days |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Full body workout for me later |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Weekend off to rest then back on it Monday |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I fucked my elbow today doing skull crusher's fml |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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13 week comp prep plans have arrived.
Its going to hurt but big numbers will be there come May |
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"13 week comp prep plans have arrived.
Its going to hurt but big numbers will be there come May "
Be fun to see how it goes for you....are you on insta etc? Love following people training for comps! PM me if you are and want another follower |
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"13 week comp prep plans have arrived.
Its going to hurt but big numbers will be there come May "
Comp at bodypower by chance ? |
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By *nmgCouple
over a year ago
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Gyms bore the life out of me. I prefer to run |
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"Gyms bore the life out of me. I prefer to run"
Gym is metaphoric on this thread
It can also be noted that from an eastern philosophical view repeated actions of what mabe tedious can give great physical and psychological reward for one's patience. Sorry you felt the need to project your disdain xxx |
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over a year ago
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"Gyms bore the life out of me. I prefer to run"
Running bores the shit out of me |
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over a year ago
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"13 week comp prep plans have arrived.
Its going to hurt but big numbers will be there come May
Comp at bodypower by chance ?"
Yep |
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"13 week comp prep plans have arrived.
Its going to hurt but big numbers will be there come May
Be fun to see how it goes for you....are you on insta etc? Love following people training for comps! PM me if you are and want another follower "
Don't do Insta.
I'll update on here for sure |
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Hopefully back in the gym on Monday; pain flare seems to be abating. It'd better stay improved because it's wheelchair basketball matches x2 next weekend! |
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"13 week comp prep plans have arrived.
Its going to hurt but big numbers will be there come May
Comp at bodypower by chance ?
Yep "
Best of luck ! |
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over a year ago
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"13 week comp prep plans have arrived.
Its going to hurt but big numbers will be there come May
Comp at bodypower by chance ?
Yep
Best of luck !"
Thanks |
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"Continue here, it is interesting to see what we all are doing and what is your fitness goal? I am going this week but I am having a rest day today.
I go 3 times a week and I do full body workouts and my goal is to bulk up. I track my macros everyday and I eat about 3000 calories daily. I use mynetdiary to log it, it is a fun and an interactive app.
What motivates you to go? I like to watch alot of training videos and I follow few utubers like nick wright, thomas maw and I like as well 3d abs with the great dane https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OmGfHk46OSU "
Nooooooo |
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over a year ago
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Ouch, hard tonight
Session 1 of 52
Volume on volume, all light but I rarely go this high on reps, necessary evil at the beginning of comp prep
3 x 10 @ 175kg deadlift
8 x 2 reverse band squat for speed 190kg top, 110kg bottom
Deadlift rows 1 x 8 @ 120kg, 2 x 12 @ 100kg
Close grip pull down, chest supported row and hamstring curls to finish.
Going to be sore tomorrow |
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"13 week comp prep plans have arrived.
Its going to hurt but big numbers will be there come May
Comp at bodypower by chance ?
Yep
Best of luck !
Thanks "
What Class? If you don't mind me asking. |
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The Boy went on Sunday to HIIT, we both did combat last night and we’ll probably do a gym session on Thursday! |
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over a year ago
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Gym yesterday. PT weights session followed by 15mins spin bike.
Plan for swim morning - 2km in salt water pool. |
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"13 week comp prep plans have arrived.
Its going to hurt but big numbers will be there come May
Comp at bodypower by chance ?
Yep
Best of luck !
Thanks
What Class? If you don't mind me asking."
Masters 110kg |
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Pt session last night for an hour
Two other sessions this week of cardio and weights
A swim and a run x |
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Should have gone last night but was late home from work and I'm full of cold so decided to just do some circuits at home instead. Will be going tomorrow night though |
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By *reya73Woman
over a year ago
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Fitties!
Please tell me your ideas for a quick improvement of core strength (not meaning visible abs .. I want to improve my trail running technique and be stronger).
Things I can do at home and for how long?
I do some already but I'm not feeling much improvement.. im a bit uninspired and need an ideas boost. Thank you!
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over a year ago
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I worked chest yesterday going this afternoon to work back |
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over a year ago
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"13 week comp prep plans have arrived.
Its going to hurt but big numbers will be there come May
Comp at bodypower by chance ?
Yep
Best of luck !
Thanks
What Class? If you don't mind me asking.
Masters 110kg"
Is it a Bodybuilding Comp or Strongman at the BodyPower Expo NEC
I only ask as I am there in May on a trade stand ? |
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Pull day today
5 sets 3x190 Deads
3sets 7x80x Pendlays
4sets 10x80 Wide grip pull downs
3sets 10x60 High box pulls
3sets 10x40 Behind back cable cross overs
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Just finished but not exercise today. Today was about trying to identify the cause of my pain flare and ways to alleviate, so it was basically my PT torturing me and manhandling me. At least he was appreciative of the shaved legs |
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"Fitties!
Please tell me your ideas for a quick improvement of core strength (not meaning visible abs .. I want to improve my trail running technique and be stronger).
Things I can do at home and for how long?
I do some already but I'm not feeling much improvement.. im a bit uninspired and need an ideas boost. Thank you!
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If it's for core stability I've found stuff using an excercise ball really good. So if put your feet on it and walk your hands out until you're like in a press up position with with your feet on the ball and then slowly raise and lower an arm at a time and then a leg at a time. If you get good at it you can raise opposite arm and leg at the same time. You can also roll the ball in and out with your feet.
Another thing is side planks on the ball, either with your feet on it of your elbow on it.
Or balance on the ball on all fours. Once you've got that down try and get up onto your knees. The next level is getting on the ball on all hours and raising and lowering arms/legs as before or even opposite leg and arm at the same time if you get more advanced. |
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By *reya73Woman
over a year ago
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"Fitties!
Please tell me your ideas for a quick improvement of core strength (not meaning visible abs .. I want to improve my trail running technique and be stronger).
Things I can do at home and for how long?
I do some already but I'm not feeling much improvement.. im a bit uninspired and need an ideas boost. Thank you!
If it's for core stability I've found stuff using an excercise ball really good. So if put your feet on it and walk your hands out until you're like in a press up position with with your feet on the ball and then slowly raise and lower an arm at a time and then a leg at a time. If you get good at it you can raise opposite arm and leg at the same time. You can also roll the ball in and out with your feet.
Another thing is side planks on the ball, either with your feet on it of your elbow on it.
Or balance on the ball on all fours. Once you've got that down try and get up onto your knees. The next level is getting on the ball on all hours and raising and lowering arms/legs as before or even opposite leg and arm at the same time if you get more advanced."
Thank you! |
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"Fitties!
Please tell me your ideas for a quick improvement of core strength (not meaning visible abs .. I want to improve my trail running technique and be stronger).
Things I can do at home and for how long?
I do some already but I'm not feeling much improvement.. im a bit uninspired and need an ideas boost. Thank you!
If it's for core stability I've found stuff using an excercise ball really good. So if put your feet on it and walk your hands out until you're like in a press up position with with your feet on the ball and then slowly raise and lower an arm at a time and then a leg at a time. If you get good at it you can raise opposite arm and leg at the same time. You can also roll the ball in and out with your feet.
Another thing is side planks on the ball, either with your feet on it of your elbow on it.
Or balance on the ball on all fours. Once you've got that down try and get up onto your knees. The next level is getting on the ball on all hours and raising and lowering arms/legs as before or even opposite leg and arm at the same time if you get more advanced.
Thank you! "
My advice would be to remove the concept of QUICK improvement
There are a multitude of beneficial core exercises, personally I do go for variety but that's absolutely not necessary what is however is consistency 4 to 5 times a week or even daily for a progressive and constant improvement for ever
Quick is usually a route to not succeeding |
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