What training are you doing/have you done today? Vol.2
Discussion
BenM77 said:
A bit of both?
What training have you been doing to lose strength and stamina?!
I mean, Pilates has its obvious benefits (yoga pants ) but you should still try and do a bit of lifting
Running and then no training after injuries.What training have you been doing to lose strength and stamina?!
I mean, Pilates has its obvious benefits (yoga pants ) but you should still try and do a bit of lifting
Now been able to strong a few weeks together. I do look better than I have for a long time, just not very strong or 'fit' compared to the old days.
Sticking to a modified Rip's Starting Strength and my own day of crazy HIIT stuff.
Gonna be diet-strict in Sep and see if I can get to that goal of single digit at 225-230.
Right now staying injury free is paramount.
Halb said:
BenM77 said:
A bit of both?
What training have you been doing to lose strength and stamina?!
I mean, Pilates has its obvious benefits (yoga pants ) but you should still try and do a bit of lifting
Running and then no training after injuries.What training have you been doing to lose strength and stamina?!
I mean, Pilates has its obvious benefits (yoga pants ) but you should still try and do a bit of lifting
Now been able to strong a few weeks together. I do look better than I have for a long time, just not very strong or 'fit' compared to the old days.
Sticking to a modified Rip's Starting Strength and my own day of crazy HIIT stuff.
Gonna be diet-strict in Sep and see if I can get to that goal of single digit at 225-230.
Right now staying injury free is paramount.
I'm trying a bit of running lately. What's your 5k?
3x5 compound lifts with 3 min rests, is fine at the weight I'm currently on. And my bear/300 routine fits in with that.
Ankles aren't back to pre 10k levels, but my current 5k is hovering at 24 mins.
I'd like to get between 23:30-24....and ultimately my aim is to get 22-23 time.
What is yours?
Ankles aren't back to pre 10k levels, but my current 5k is hovering at 24 mins.
I'd like to get between 23:30-24....and ultimately my aim is to get 22-23 time.
What is yours?
Halb said:
Ankles aren't back to pre 10k levels, but my current 5k is hovering at 24 mins.
I'd like to get between 23:30-24....and ultimately my aim is to get 22-23 time.
What is yours?
Good time!I'd like to get between 23:30-24....and ultimately my aim is to get 22-23 time.
What is yours?
I've just started running to rehab my ankle (severe osteoarthritis) and still need to try 5k. Reckon I will be up around 28-29 to start.
I ran an 8:05 1mile the other day and nearly died! No way I could stay at that pace for 5k. Something to aim for though as while my ankle holds up I'm going to keep at it
Week 6, Day 1 - StrongLifts 5x5
Squat - 5x5 @ 61.5kg
OH Press - 5x5 @ 37.5kg
Deadlift - 1x5 @ 80kg
First 'big plate' squat - one 45lb plate each side. Was more comfortable with it than I thought I'd be.
Deads - no issues either, plenty in the tank on those.
OH Press. The last rep of the last set needed the smallest bit of 'leg' to get the bar moving. It was still an effort to lock out at the top. I can see 40kgs being really tough to complete.
Squat - 5x5 @ 61.5kg
OH Press - 5x5 @ 37.5kg
Deadlift - 1x5 @ 80kg
First 'big plate' squat - one 45lb plate each side. Was more comfortable with it than I thought I'd be.
Deads - no issues either, plenty in the tank on those.
OH Press. The last rep of the last set needed the smallest bit of 'leg' to get the bar moving. It was still an effort to lock out at the top. I can see 40kgs being really tough to complete.
Asterix said:
Week 6, Day 1 - StrongLifts 5x5
Squat - 5x5 @ 61.5kg
OH Press - 5x5 @ 37.5kg
Deadlift - 1x5 @ 80kg
First 'big plate' squat - one 45lb plate each side. Was more comfortable with it than I thought I'd be.
Deads - no issues either, plenty in the tank on those.
OH Press. The last rep of the last set needed the smallest bit of 'leg' to get the bar moving. It was still an effort to lock out at the top. I can see 40kgs being really tough to complete.
I've just started this too. The app makes it very easy to keep track of what you've done and what to do next time!!Squat - 5x5 @ 61.5kg
OH Press - 5x5 @ 37.5kg
Deadlift - 1x5 @ 80kg
First 'big plate' squat - one 45lb plate each side. Was more comfortable with it than I thought I'd be.
Deads - no issues either, plenty in the tank on those.
OH Press. The last rep of the last set needed the smallest bit of 'leg' to get the bar moving. It was still an effort to lock out at the top. I can see 40kgs being really tough to complete.
I'm on
Week 7, Day 1 - StrongLifts 5x5
Squat - 5x5 @ 87.5kg
Chest press - 5x5 @ 32.5kg (Dumbbells)
Barbell Rows - 5x5 @ 60kg
I started from empty bars and I am just starting to hit my limit with most the weights!
Am enjoying it though!!
GavC88 said:
Asterix said:
Week 6, Day 1 - StrongLifts 5x5
Squat - 5x5 @ 61.5kg
OH Press - 5x5 @ 37.5kg
Deadlift - 1x5 @ 80kg
First 'big plate' squat - one 45lb plate each side. Was more comfortable with it than I thought I'd be.
Deads - no issues either, plenty in the tank on those.
OH Press. The last rep of the last set needed the smallest bit of 'leg' to get the bar moving. It was still an effort to lock out at the top. I can see 40kgs being really tough to complete.
I've just started this too. The app makes it very easy to keep track of what you've done and what to do next time!!Squat - 5x5 @ 61.5kg
OH Press - 5x5 @ 37.5kg
Deadlift - 1x5 @ 80kg
First 'big plate' squat - one 45lb plate each side. Was more comfortable with it than I thought I'd be.
Deads - no issues either, plenty in the tank on those.
OH Press. The last rep of the last set needed the smallest bit of 'leg' to get the bar moving. It was still an effort to lock out at the top. I can see 40kgs being really tough to complete.
I'm on
Week 7, Day 1 - StrongLifts 5x5
Squat - 5x5 @ 87.5kg
Chest press - 5x5 @ 32.5kg (Dumbbells)
Barbell Rows - 5x5 @ 60kg
I started from empty bars and I am just starting to hit my limit with most the weights!
Am enjoying it though!!
Glad to see someone else on the program - LordGrover did the 12 weeks as well and had good results.
May I ask how much you weigh? I'm 74.5kg so will be getting to my BW squat in around 6 sessions. That'll be my next milestone.
And yeah, the app is great! Only issue I have is that I make a note of my progress in KGs but it's easier to work out what's needed on the bar in lbs as all the gym plates are marked that way - so I keep switching between the two.
I can definately feel a difference, especially in my thighs and backside - the rest feels like I'm firming up somewhat.
Asterix said:
GavC88 said:
Asterix said:
Week 6, Day 1 - StrongLifts 5x5
Squat - 5x5 @ 61.5kg
OH Press - 5x5 @ 37.5kg
Deadlift - 1x5 @ 80kg
First 'big plate' squat - one 45lb plate each side. Was more comfortable with it than I thought I'd be.
Deads - no issues either, plenty in the tank on those.
OH Press. The last rep of the last set needed the smallest bit of 'leg' to get the bar moving. It was still an effort to lock out at the top. I can see 40kgs being really tough to complete.
I've just started this too. The app makes it very easy to keep track of what you've done and what to do next time!!Squat - 5x5 @ 61.5kg
OH Press - 5x5 @ 37.5kg
Deadlift - 1x5 @ 80kg
First 'big plate' squat - one 45lb plate each side. Was more comfortable with it than I thought I'd be.
Deads - no issues either, plenty in the tank on those.
OH Press. The last rep of the last set needed the smallest bit of 'leg' to get the bar moving. It was still an effort to lock out at the top. I can see 40kgs being really tough to complete.
I'm on
Week 7, Day 1 - StrongLifts 5x5
Squat - 5x5 @ 87.5kg
Chest press - 5x5 @ 32.5kg (Dumbbells)
Barbell Rows - 5x5 @ 60kg
I started from empty bars and I am just starting to hit my limit with most the weights!
Am enjoying it though!!
Glad to see someone else on the program - LordGrover did the 12 weeks as well and had good results.
May I ask how much you weigh? I'm 74.5kg so will be getting to my BW squat in around 6 sessions. That'll be my next milestone.
And yeah, the app is great! Only issue I have is that I make a note of my progress in KGs but it's easier to work out what's needed on the bar in lbs as all the gym plates are marked that way - so I keep switching between the two.
I can definately feel a difference, especially in my thighs and backside - the rest feels like I'm firming up somewhat.
Row 55Kg and Deadlift 77.5Kg
The rest periods took some getting used to at first, but it makes more sense now the weights are heavier
Asterix said:
Hey there
Glad to see someone else on the program - LordGrover did the 12 weeks as well and had good results.
May I ask how much you weigh? I'm 74.5kg so will be getting to my BW squat in around 6 sessions. That'll be my next milestone.
And yeah, the app is great! Only issue I have is that I make a note of my progress in KGs but it's easier to work out what's needed on the bar in lbs as all the gym plates are marked that way - so I keep switching between the two.
I can definately feel a difference, especially in my thighs and backside - the rest feels like I'm firming up somewhat.
It seems good to me. I'm 26, about 95kg, 6ft3. I've never really gone to a gym before so I'm happy with the progress I've done in 7 weeks!Glad to see someone else on the program - LordGrover did the 12 weeks as well and had good results.
May I ask how much you weigh? I'm 74.5kg so will be getting to my BW squat in around 6 sessions. That'll be my next milestone.
And yeah, the app is great! Only issue I have is that I make a note of my progress in KGs but it's easier to work out what's needed on the bar in lbs as all the gym plates are marked that way - so I keep switching between the two.
I can definately feel a difference, especially in my thighs and backside - the rest feels like I'm firming up somewhat.
Squats today seemed easier than 85kg, but that happens sometimes. 3 sessions until I'm body weight squatting!
I have noticed that my arms have grown the most from the last 7 weeks!
I've been following your progress on here!
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