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05-17-2022, 01:36 PM | #2 |
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05-17-2022, 01:38 PM | #3 | |
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LIFT BEFORE CARDIO, ALWAYS. |
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05-17-2022, 02:17 PM | #4 |
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I barely do cardio anymore. I either shoot hoops, walk 5 miles, or treadmill for 20 mins at 3moh with incline on 5-10
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05-17-2022, 01:39 PM | #5 |
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My cardio was mainly at the end of workouts where I used resistance machines. I just remember deciding to go for a jog one day upon getting home from leg day, and I paid dearly for it...lol.
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05-17-2022, 02:08 PM | #6 | |
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I've heard many times how you're allegedly not suppose to do that. But to me, w/o that warm up, it just doesn't feel right. |
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05-17-2022, 01:27 PM | #7 |
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Something to keep in mind, is that you build muscle while resting, not while exercising. Taking ice baths and ibuprofen have shown to interfere with hypertrophy, so they are best to avoid. Also, sleep is absolutely critical for muscle growth.
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05-17-2022, 01:32 PM | #8 |
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As a female who has used one, I highly recommend it. One thing I learned from mine is to not be hesitant to lift weights. I was always intimidated by seeing the guys that were usually on that side of the gym, but once I got more familiar with form, I didn't even pay attention to anyone else. Also, he reassured me that lifting weights don't really "bulk up" women unless they intend for it to. It's a more efficient way to burn calories. He set out a workout schedule. I weighed in once per week and took measurements once per month. I worked with weights, resistance machines, treadmill, row machine, ropes, etc. My workouts were lower weight, higher repetitions. Once every five weeks, I had a strength week. This was higher weight and lower repetition, to see where I was at. Typically, once going back to my higher rep workouts, my weight would be a little higher than it was before. Same with cardio and HIIT workouts. He gave me guidelines on what to eat and when, but he never dealt too much with it as long as my weigh-ins and measurements were looking good. Having a personal trainer also gave me someone who held me accountable and pushed me when I needed it. Best thing I could have done.
I don't think it's so much what you ask your trainer. I think it's more what they ask you. I had one before him who only ever had me do stuff with an exercise ball and do some cardio. He moved on to someplace else, and my new trainer asked me what my goals were, what my fears were in the gym, etc. He picked up on my insecurities, and pushed me to overcome them. You should be comfortable with your trainer. Don't be afraid to tell them anything. Trust that they know how to get you to where you desire to be, and, if you're not seeing the results you would like, talk to them about why. Last edited by luv; 05-17-2022 at 01:37 PM.. |
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05-17-2022, 01:37 PM | #9 | |
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Great write up. This is exactly why a lot of people benefit from trainers. |
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05-17-2022, 01:51 PM | #10 | |
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One more long story... It was during one of my sessions with him, and he had me do a 1000 m row at the end. He said he wanted me to do it in under 4 minutes. I told him there was no way I could do that. He said to try for 5 minutes then. I still thought that was stretching it. I got started. I closed my eyes and just focused on rowing. He watched the numbers and encouraged me. He could tell when I was slowing down and would tell me to push through. He told me when I would pass each 250 m, but never told me what my time was. His encouragement starting sounding a little more like excitement, so I opened my eyes to see where I was at. Mistake. I ended up rowing it in 4 mins and 4 secs. If I would have just kept concentrating, I think I would have done it. I was was still shocked. Also, it took me two more tries on my own before getting it under 4 mins. Also, that the key is to set goals. A few secs less, a few more reps, 5 more pounds... I wasn't even paying attention to my weight after a certain point. Weight loss became a biproduct. |
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05-17-2022, 02:11 PM | #11 | ||
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It's nice to read a woman's perspective. I am always a bit sad to hear women are intimidated by the weights/weight section of gyms. I know a lot of it is in their own head, but I've heard stories of dudes being creepy too. |
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05-17-2022, 02:13 PM | #12 | |
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"I don't want to lift too much because i don't want to get bulky". .....listen child, you won't get bulky. |
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05-18-2022, 07:25 AM | #13 | |
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Rule of thumb for guys who go to the gym to hit on women: Yes, there are women who go to the gym to be eye candy. However, if you see a woman counting reps or working up a sweat, leave her alone. She's there to accomplish something, and it's not to land a date. |
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05-17-2022, 01:40 PM | #14 |
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Forgot to mention one thing about P90x. I had never done yoga prior to starting that program, but it was a game-changer for me. I still can't stand yoga day - especially since it's an hour-and-a-half - but it really works. Like he says at the beginning of the workout, yoga really hits your weak spots. Out of all the workouts yoga was the one I least looked forward to, but it had the most positive effect on me. Even though I'm not very good at it. It really bombed my hip stabilizer muscles. Apparently my hip flexors were a real weak spot prior to yoga.
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05-17-2022, 02:10 PM | #15 | |
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I did a lot of Yoga back in HS, and as such, ****ing HATED P90X's yoga workout. I did however thoroughly enjoy the "Stretch X" workout, which i ended up substituting when ever Yoga was scheduled. |
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