Fitness/health/training/nutrition thread

TheYorkshireTerrier said:
Any way to avoid DOMs other than rest? Tips on improving sleep routine?
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Sleep routine, yes, do you have a blue light filter on your phone?

Do you watch screens before bed?

Is your room cool? Do you have a bedroom fan?

Sleep is a bit of a big area, we have workshops we talk on this.
 
Fluffycarpet said:
You should hardly get sore at all if you train consistently. So if you're training 3/4+ times a week and not stop starting all the time it should be pretty mild and not bother you.
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That's not technically true, poor consumption of amino acid intake, general poor recovery and other factors can impact that.
 
In that case, BBC Look North did a bit about gyms the same night as your bit, and the bloke in the clip (that I thought was you, who was a full on Geordie) wasn't you.
 
TheYorkshireTerrier said:
Been training for the last six weeks, four times a week, and had DOMs early on but not since. However, one particular exercise I did on Saturday just gone had caused some pain in my core, making it painful to turn over in bed, for example. Seems to have gone away now but Sunday night it wasn't nice.

This particular movement was a TRX Knees to Chest, first time doing it and I won't be doing it again any time soon.
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Difficult for me to say, plus I'm not a medical dude so can't prescribe.

A muscle tear is quite common, so are overuse injuries.

If the pain doesnt subside, a quality (yes, like Personal Trainers) there are many ***** ones, but Im connected with quality pros. Just let me know and I can hook you up. :)
 
r00fie1 said:
I`ve kept up the exercise regime and hit 81.4 kg yesterday, down from 90 kg at the start of April.
I`ve suprised myself - stuck to a diet, exercise regime an routine.
Things have happened - like I have consumed only half a loaf of bread in 2 weeks [no conscious effort].
Not found need for cheese late night snacks.
Lots of bran, protien, salad stuff, fruit, wholegrain rice, no processed stuff.
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Good work mate, whatever works for you - let me know if you need to change anything :)
 
BurneoFunction said:
I've never stepped foot in a gym but at the start of lockdown I was worried I would eat myself into trouble so signed up for the bodycoach's 90 day plan. I wan't particularly overweight when I started (67 kg at 5ft 8) but have got to 63-64 kg (I seem to fluctuate between the two). Currently at day 80 out of 90 so any advice on what sort of exercises I should be looking to do try and keep lean would be welcomed. When I return to work then time is a major factor - I've liked the fact that the sessions have only been 35 minutes but I feel like I need something more challenging now.

On a side note, I was training for the GNR a couple of years ago but got a sudden pain underneath my knee cap. I can now only run 3-4 miles before the pain resumes. I've been to physios but they give me the same generic stretches which have had no affect thus far and I'm pretty annoyed as I use to enjoy running between 6-10 miles 3x a week.
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You don't need to train for a billion hours a week regardless of your goals :) Well done dude.
 
Evil said:
Difficult for me to say, plus I'm not a medical dude so can't prescribe.

A muscle tear is quite common, so are overuse injuries.

If the pain doesnt subside, a quality (yes, like Personal Trainers) there are many ***** ones, but Im connected with quality pros. Just let me know and I can hook you up. :)
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I am using the James Smith Academy at the minute, and it's been going well for me so far. It's not your typical personal trainer, more of a programme, with help from dedicated trainers on advice etc. I think the pain I felt over the weekend must have been muscle related, as like I say it's gone away now. Spoke to one of the trainers who work for JSA and they advised me to do fewer reps when it comes to that one next time.

I sleep pretty well through the night but I'm a massive snorer, have been for as long as I can remember, tend to get about 7 hours in a night... I just know I need to get rid of the habits for sleep as I can't seem to pull myself away from screens whether that be TV or phone/tablet... especially during the last 4 months with not much else to do. I have a fan but the wife isn't too pleased when I have it on as it disturbs her sleep apparently :rolleyes:

Before I started this my activity was very low, working from home 5 days a week does that to you. Since June 1 I've made sure I get 10,000 steps a day and my protein intake is in mid 100s, yesterday was 286g, my highest since tracking began.
 
TheYorkshireTerrier said:
I am using the James Smith Academy at the minute, and it's been going well for me so far. It's not your typical personal trainer, more of a programme, with help from dedicated trainers on advice etc. I think the pain I felt over the weekend must have been muscle related, as like I say it's gone away now. Spoke to one of the trainers who work for JSA and they advised me to do fewer reps when it comes to that one next time.

I sleep pretty well through the night but I'm a massive snorer, have been for as long as I can remember, tend to get about 7 hours in a night... I just know I need to get rid of the habits for sleep as I can't seem to pull myself away from screens whether that be TV or phone/tablet... especially during the last 4 months with not much else to do. I have a fan but the wife isn't too pleased when I have it on as it disturbs her sleep apparently :rolleyes:

Before I started this my activity was very low, working from home 5 days a week does that to you. Since June 1 I've made sure I get 10,000 steps a day and my protein intake is in mid 100s, yesterday was 286g, my highest since tracking began.
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What is your goal? Is it just general fitness? Or do you want to burn fat or gain muscle? While you can gain muscle for a limited time at the beginning while on a weight loss diet, it won't last long. So you want to decide exactly what your goal is and then sort your diet to suit that goal.
 
r00fie1 said:
Im pretty fit from the waste down - being a cyclist, but what exercises are good to build upper strength and espec the abbs? [at home].
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Have you got a weights bench? Coz obviously the compound exercises are the best (bench press/military press/chins/rows etc). If you don't then push ups and chin ups are good exercises. There are loads of different ab exercises, so would just mix it up and do different ones. Don't waste your time doing millions of sit ups, just choose an exercise or two and spend 15 mins or so two or three times a week.
 
Fluffycarpet said:
Have you got a weights bench? Coz obviously the compound exercises are the best (bench press/military press/chins/rows etc). If you don't then push ups and chin ups are good exercises. There are loads of different ab exercises, so would just mix it up and do different ones. Don't waste your time doing millions of sit ups, just choose an exercise or two and spend 15 mins or so two or three times a week.
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I havent got weights or bench press.
But I`l add 15 mins chin ups and push ups to the daily routine.
Cheers.
 
Are there any specific exercises that'll help strengthen the shoulder muscles? I do plenty of exercise, running, CrossFit, yoga, cycling but my shoulder shave always been a weak point. This is an issue as you use them a lot in both yoga and CrossFit, I need to be able to do handstands in both but struggle to hold it.
 
Can I just remind everyone to look after their and any friend’s mental health.

The focus on physical wellbeing is really good and is known to positively impact mental well being too.
However - some people need more support.
Equally, you may know others who aren’t doing much in the gym or outside.

My wife is a counsellor/therapist with years of experience - she and her colleagues are inundated at the moment. There has been a huge shift in ‘younger’ people reaching out which is really positive. Most recognise this is just the tip of the iceberg and more will need to be done.
It is a worry

Keep an eye out and ask people to be brave
 
80.9 kilo`s yesterday. Thats almost 10 kilos lost since April.
2200 km total so far.
Average 20 km day indoors.
Varying training, including intervals and hill climbs - more strength than speed.
I`ve found routine really helps.
How are other people doing?
 
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