What training are you doing/have you done today? Vol.2
Discussion
For the past week to 10 days, I have had to try and condense three weeks work into those few days. I have had little time for training and have been very stressed out, trying to do the impossible at work.
Today, I finished, emailed the completed work to Italy, and I thought I'd love my session tonight, stress-free, just concentrating on exercise.
No.
I started squats at 80kg, and after a few reps, when pushing back up, it felt like my head was about to explode! This happened with the next few sets - I persevered until the 5th set with 120kg, but my head hurt so much when pushing back up, I had to stop on the seventh rep!
Had a little break and took some headache tablets, and finished with leg extensions, hamstring curls, calf raises and bench press.
All in all though, quite a disappointing session tonight, never had a problem like that before.
Today, I finished, emailed the completed work to Italy, and I thought I'd love my session tonight, stress-free, just concentrating on exercise.
No.
I started squats at 80kg, and after a few reps, when pushing back up, it felt like my head was about to explode! This happened with the next few sets - I persevered until the 5th set with 120kg, but my head hurt so much when pushing back up, I had to stop on the seventh rep!
Had a little break and took some headache tablets, and finished with leg extensions, hamstring curls, calf raises and bench press.
All in all though, quite a disappointing session tonight, never had a problem like that before.
LordGrover said:
You've been full on for months. It's about time you showed you're human!
What's done is done. Look forward to the next session.
Cheers What's done is done. Look forward to the next session.
I feel I need to do less for a month or so, but it's difficult cutting out some of the exercises, you get too used to them, and feel like you're cheating if you do less....
Just had a nice Irish Pavé Rump Steak from musclefood.com!
Monday night 120 pull ups at home, 12 sets of 10.
Tuesday pretty tough hilly ride in crappy weather. Legs certainly felt it by the end. (Below)
https://app.strava.com/activities/273512204
This evening popped to the gym, things going well here too, flat bench dumbbell press, peaked at 170lb. Pleased with that. Weighted dips and pull ups, some arm work, also seated shoulder press - haven't done it for ages but managed a final set of 8 reps with 165lb. Way more to come on that I think.
Out with the Thursday crew tomorrow night for a hard road ride.
Tuesday pretty tough hilly ride in crappy weather. Legs certainly felt it by the end. (Below)
https://app.strava.com/activities/273512204
This evening popped to the gym, things going well here too, flat bench dumbbell press, peaked at 170lb. Pleased with that. Weighted dips and pull ups, some arm work, also seated shoulder press - haven't done it for ages but managed a final set of 8 reps with 165lb. Way more to come on that I think.
Out with the Thursday crew tomorrow night for a hard road ride.
LordGrover said:
Where's didely, hope all okay?
Thanks for the well wishes All is fine, not been logging training as I'm not sure it's that interesting for others to read TBH. Lots of reps and sets, pretty wide variety of exercises, and that's about that.Leaning out well, weight around 94kg and just added in some cardio to help push down into single digit BF. Training hard but going well- strength is down, but i've been dieting for 18 weeks now so it's expected, slow steady cutting.
mcelliott said:
Monday night 120 pull ups at home, 12 sets of 10.
Tuesday pretty tough hilly ride in crappy weather. Legs certainly felt it by the end. (Below)
https://app.strava.com/activities/273512204
This evening popped to the gym, things going well here too, flat bench dumbbell press, peaked at 170lb. Pleased with that. Weighted dips and pull ups, some arm work, also seated shoulder press - haven't done it for ages but managed a final set of 8 reps with 165lb. Way more to come on that I think.
Out with the Thursday crew tomorrow night for a hard road ride.
just to clarify thats 170lb total right? i.e. 95lb in each hand?...if not....you beast. lolTuesday pretty tough hilly ride in crappy weather. Legs certainly felt it by the end. (Below)
https://app.strava.com/activities/273512204
This evening popped to the gym, things going well here too, flat bench dumbbell press, peaked at 170lb. Pleased with that. Weighted dips and pull ups, some arm work, also seated shoulder press - haven't done it for ages but managed a final set of 8 reps with 165lb. Way more to come on that I think.
Out with the Thursday crew tomorrow night for a hard road ride.
3 weeks of gym, strength and cardio..... drastic diet change, almost no sugar, watching calories etc.... almost worried my calorie deficit is too much.....I seem to have put on 2 pounds....no noticeable difference in shape, cloth fitting etc .... 
..... difficult to keep the chin up must say.
Im not overweight, but have load of loose flab..."Skinny Fat" ....is it possible Ill just never shift that ?
Just about to book Personal Trainer for 20 sessions in April, but can't help think Im wasting money.
..... difficult to keep the chin up must say. Im not overweight, but have load of loose flab..."Skinny Fat" ....is it possible Ill just never shift that ?
Just about to book Personal Trainer for 20 sessions in April, but can't help think Im wasting money.
Jamster123 said:
3 weeks of gym, strength and cardio..... drastic diet change, almost no sugar, watching calories etc.... almost worried my calorie deficit is too much.....I seem to have put on 2 pounds....no noticeable difference in shape, cloth fitting etc .... ..... difficult to keep the chin up must say.
Im not overweight, but have load of loose flab..."Skinny Fat" ....is it possible Ill just never shift that ?
Just about to book Personal Trainer for 20 sessions in April, but can't help think Im wasting money.
A good personal trainer is not a waste of money. You'll be amazed how much you can achieve with suitable motivation and expertise. ..... difficult to keep the chin up must say. Im not overweight, but have load of loose flab..."Skinny Fat" ....is it possible Ill just never shift that ?
Just about to book Personal Trainer for 20 sessions in April, but can't help think Im wasting money.
If you've put on 2 pounds and not lost any fat then you cannot be in a calorie deficit...at least that's what it seems like to me. Three weeks really isn't a long time in terms of training. Stick at it, get some diet advice from the PT and I'm sure you'll see results.
Pete102 said:
mcelliott said:
Monday night 120 pull ups at home, 12 sets of 10.
Tuesday pretty tough hilly ride in crappy weather. Legs certainly felt it by the end. (Below)
https://app.strava.com/activities/273512204
This evening popped to the gym, things going well here too, flat bench dumbbell press, peaked at 170lb. Pleased with that. Weighted dips and pull ups, some arm work, also seated shoulder press - haven't done it for ages but managed a final set of 8 reps with 165lb. Way more to come on that I think.
Out with the Thursday crew tomorrow night for a hard road ride.
just to clarify thats 170lb total right? i.e. 95lb in each hand?...if not....you beast. lolTuesday pretty tough hilly ride in crappy weather. Legs certainly felt it by the end. (Below)
https://app.strava.com/activities/273512204
This evening popped to the gym, things going well here too, flat bench dumbbell press, peaked at 170lb. Pleased with that. Weighted dips and pull ups, some arm work, also seated shoulder press - haven't done it for ages but managed a final set of 8 reps with 165lb. Way more to come on that I think.
Out with the Thursday crew tomorrow night for a hard road ride.
militantmandy said:
A good personal trainer is not a waste of money. You'll be amazed how much you can achieve with suitable motivation and expertise.
If you've put on 2 pounds and not lost any fat then you cannot be in a calorie deficit...at least that's what it seems like to me. Three weeks really isn't a long time in terms of training. Stick at it, get some diet advice from the PT and I'm sure you'll see results.
This is whats puzzling me and really getting me down...If you've put on 2 pounds and not lost any fat then you cannot be in a calorie deficit...at least that's what it seems like to me. Three weeks really isn't a long time in terms of training. Stick at it, get some diet advice from the PT and I'm sure you'll see results.
Most mornings I'm doing 300-600 calories burned on treadmill/rowing machine, then doing various weight training.
Il then have protein shake and some powered oats.
Some eggs and slice of wholemeal toast for lunch, and usually chicken dinner of some sort, fajitas or something .
Drinking 3-4 cups of tea per day, no sugar and occasionally a small treat, say 1-2 jaffa cakes.
I eat out yesterday, although I had fillet steak and potatoes, some carrot and parsnip soup. Hardly McDonalds.
I really can't understand why Im not losing weight.
Jamster123 said:
This is whats puzzling me and really getting me down...
Most mornings I'm doing 300-600 calories burned on treadmill/rowing machine, then doing various weight training.
Il then have protein shake and some powered oats.
Some eggs and slice of wholemeal toast for lunch, and usually chicken dinner of some sort, fajitas or something .
Drinking 3-4 cups of tea per day, no sugar and occasionally a small treat, say 1-2 jaffa cakes.
I eat out yesterday, although I had fillet steak and potatoes, some carrot and parsnip soup. Hardly McDonalds.
I really can't understand why Im not losing weight.
It can take months, and that's with proper dieting and training. I started dieting and training back last May, for the first couple of months, nothing. Then, I cut out sugar and bread completely and went on a real calorie deficit diet, and coupled with the training, the weight started to come down at quite a significant rate. (three to four months). I was strict with my food, though, not one biscuit, chocolate bar, crisps etc)Most mornings I'm doing 300-600 calories burned on treadmill/rowing machine, then doing various weight training.
Il then have protein shake and some powered oats.
Some eggs and slice of wholemeal toast for lunch, and usually chicken dinner of some sort, fajitas or something .
Drinking 3-4 cups of tea per day, no sugar and occasionally a small treat, say 1-2 jaffa cakes.
I eat out yesterday, although I had fillet steak and potatoes, some carrot and parsnip soup. Hardly McDonalds.
I really can't understand why Im not losing weight.
So much so that I have spent this year trying to bulk up again (Was fifteen and a half stone this time last year, no under eleven and a half)
We are all different, but you cannot go far wrong with a real calorie deficit diet and training – My Fitness Pal was invaluable for my weight loss.
The are entire books dedicated to metabolism, insulin resistance and leptin.
This is a pretty good start though.
https://www.t-nation.com/diet-fat-loss/control-lep...
This is a pretty good start though.
https://www.t-nation.com/diet-fat-loss/control-lep...
Joined a gym a few months ago.
Just curious as to how this sounds.
warm up/core
8 min (ish) warm up (100 cals) on cross trainer
3 x 1 minute planks
3 x 20 reps planks/combined push up on each arm
3 x 1 minute leg raise thingies - scissors
3 x 30 second other leg raise thingies on your back toe touching - take too long to explain.
3 x 20 reps leg cycle using feet suspended in press up position.
3 x 20 leg raises (normal ones)
followed by:
3 x 20 100/120kg leg press and alternate each visit with shoulders/arms/chest etc.
10 min cool down cross trainer or another machine.
I do this alternate days and do cardio say 500 cals on other days. This can be 50 to 75 ish lengths in the pool or a mixture of machines. rest every fourth day ish..
Not interested in building muscle just fitness and core as have a dodgy knee so can't over do some exercises. Core strength seems to help too as it improves stability.
usually have a protein shake after and try not to eat too much in the evening as train late most days. 22% body fat and know i need to change diet to improve further - was 20% but had three weeks off recently and want to get back to where i was at least.
Just curious as to how this sounds.
warm up/core
8 min (ish) warm up (100 cals) on cross trainer
3 x 1 minute planks
3 x 20 reps planks/combined push up on each arm
3 x 1 minute leg raise thingies - scissors
3 x 30 second other leg raise thingies on your back toe touching - take too long to explain.
3 x 20 reps leg cycle using feet suspended in press up position.
3 x 20 leg raises (normal ones)
followed by:
3 x 20 100/120kg leg press and alternate each visit with shoulders/arms/chest etc.
10 min cool down cross trainer or another machine.
I do this alternate days and do cardio say 500 cals on other days. This can be 50 to 75 ish lengths in the pool or a mixture of machines. rest every fourth day ish..
Not interested in building muscle just fitness and core as have a dodgy knee so can't over do some exercises. Core strength seems to help too as it improves stability.
usually have a protein shake after and try not to eat too much in the evening as train late most days. 22% body fat and know i need to change diet to improve further - was 20% but had three weeks off recently and want to get back to where i was at least.
Yesterday - Usual back stuff, Deadlifts, dumbbell rows, pull ups, lat pull downs and seated pulley rows.
Deadlifts felt good for the first time ever, did 5 sets and went to 140kg. Felt quite good after that, so I thought I'd try 150kg, but the last sets must have taken more out of me than I thought, and I failed
Today - Arms and shoulders:
Barbell Press - 5 sets of 4-5 reps with 50-65kg. I then did 2 reps with 70 and 1 reps with 75 (just over bodyweight) - but TBH, there was more jerking than pressing going on...
Barbell Shrugs - 5 sets of 10-14 reps
Triceps Extentions - 4 sets of 8-12 reps
Close Grip bench Press - 4 sets of 7-16 reps
Triceps Pull Downs - 4 sets of 10-12 reps
Chin Ups - 4 sets of 8-12 reps
Reverse grip Pull Downs - 4 sets of 10 reps
Preacher Curl - 4 sets of 9-12 reps
Gonna have an Indian tonight.....
Deadlifts felt good for the first time ever, did 5 sets and went to 140kg. Felt quite good after that, so I thought I'd try 150kg, but the last sets must have taken more out of me than I thought, and I failed
Today - Arms and shoulders:
Barbell Press - 5 sets of 4-5 reps with 50-65kg. I then did 2 reps with 70 and 1 reps with 75 (just over bodyweight) - but TBH, there was more jerking than pressing going on...
Barbell Shrugs - 5 sets of 10-14 reps
Triceps Extentions - 4 sets of 8-12 reps
Close Grip bench Press - 4 sets of 7-16 reps
Triceps Pull Downs - 4 sets of 10-12 reps
Chin Ups - 4 sets of 8-12 reps
Reverse grip Pull Downs - 4 sets of 10 reps
Preacher Curl - 4 sets of 9-12 reps
Gonna have an Indian tonight.....
Edited by chris watton on Friday 27th March 20:02
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