Boostin' Kev Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 You did the right thing I've learnt over time to stop if you think there's potential for injury. Fancied a new routine for 2016 and wanted to give this one a try. Have done similar ones in the past but it's been a while since I last focused on strength. Paid the tenner for that power pack add on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Any 3 day split compound based routines folk can recommend? Stronglifts is out as I have bad knees and can't take the squatting frequency. Just looking for something nice and simple than can be done 3 times a week. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Take a bit of time off to recover and then give stronglifts a try you wouldn't believe how low the weights you start on are. I did the first day today and was only squatting 45kg for 5x5, I usually warm up heavier than that. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Romanov Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Take a bit of time off to recover and then give stronglifts a try you wouldn't believe how low the weights you start on are. I did the first day today and was only squatting 45kg for 5x5, I usually warm up heavier than that. Should have said I've been doing it for the past two months and reached a weight that's just killing my knees. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DA Baracus Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Re Insanity; I often see it in various CEX shops, so worth taking a look there if you fancy it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Should have said I've been doing it for the past two months and reached a weight that's just killing my knees. That's not so good I take it you did your research on correct form beforehand it's usually the issue. I spent the last third of 2015 doing a 3 day split of 4 compounds (one leg/back/shoulders/chest all 8-12 reps) then added on a few isolation exercises for areas like hamstrings/calves/quads and arms and core. Was probably doing too much tbh with 3 days swimming as well which is why I chose a more back to basics strength program to begin 2016. If you really can't squat (try front squats as well to see how you get on) then lunges and leg press are the best alternatives. If you have access to a hack squat machine that might help. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aufc Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 Lost motivation for last 2 months due to my mum passing away. Lucky if i was hitting the gym twice a week. Just got back from new york and went to the gym most days so got right bck into and got the motivation back. Annoyingly my gym got flooded in aberdeen so joined another one on a month to month contract. Back on the healthy eating train. Going to order a heep of chicken from muscle food tomorrow for my pre gym meal 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unleash The Nade Posted January 5, 2016 Share Posted January 5, 2016 . Anything is better than nothing. Do what you enjoy, try new things, join a guy and speak to the PTs Make sure the guys name is Jim ! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted January 6, 2016 Share Posted January 6, 2016 Thinking today and I'm going to take a break from lifting in order to train for the Inverness half marathon. I'll maybe do it once a week, rather than the three I've been doing but I need to focus on running. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeboy Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Altitude masks. Has anyone used/bought one and if so, what are your experiences? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeboy Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Yeah, I read something similar (it was based on MMA) fighters doing them for four weeks, there was no differences in their 'peaks' but they claimed to feel fitter, sharper and better all round. It does just look like a psychological booster. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Altitude masks. Has anyone used/bought one and if so, what are your experiences? Might be tricky munching donner kebabs on the couch with one of those on. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeboy Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Might be tricky munching donner kebabs on the couch with one of those on. Don't hate, tolerate, Billy. x 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 On losing weight... The fast diet is amazing. I had turned into a typical middle-aged slob and was knocking on 15 stone. Lost about three stone in three months. Can keep the weight down with just one fast a week. I train a fair bit and do a bit of boxing do that helps but I think just one or two days a week just only eating a small meal is the easiest way to keep the weight off. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhead81 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 On losing weight... The fast diet is amazing. I had turned into a typical middle-aged slob and was knocking on 15 stone. Lost about three stone in three months. Can keep the weight down with just one fast a week.I train a fair bit and do a bit of boxing do that helps but I think just one or two days a week just only eating a small meal is the easiest way to keep the weight off. Well done on the weight loss! On your "fast" days do you have your small meal at lunch time or dinner time? How many calories (roughly) would you say you have on one of those days? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Well done on the weight loss! On your "fast" days do you have your small meal at lunch time or dinner time? How many calories (roughly) would you say you have on one of those days? Suggests 500 for women and 600 for guys. Been fairly trim for a couple of years now. I think it's more effective just having one meal, rather than lots of wee snacks. If you've had that misery of trying to diet it's so much better as you know it's just one day of giving your stomach a break then you can eat as normal the next. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redhead81 Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Suggests 500 for women and 600 for guys. Been fairly trim for a couple of years now. I think it's more effective just having one meal, rather than lots of wee snacks. If you've had that misery of trying to diet it's so much better as you know it's just one day of giving your stomach a break then you can eat as normal the next. Cheers for the info, might consider trying that - have lost 2.5st so far but still got a bit to go. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Cheers for the info, might consider trying that - have lost 2.5st so far but still got a bit to go. Well done! It's definitely worth a go - do it for a bit and you soon have folk telling you to stop it as the weight falls off so quick. Nowadays I get sent out by my better half to guzzle beer and pizza to stop me looking too skinny. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Cutting out the carbs and the sugar (as best i can) as of tomorrow. Expecting the excess flab to be gone by the end of January. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Cutting out the carbs and the sugar (as best i can) as of tomorrow. Expecting the excess flab to be gone by the end of January. You're in Edinburgh aren't you? Should come along to Castle Boxing gym. Loads of good fitness classes and you can get fit without getting hit. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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