Diet and Exercise. Support and Advice welcome.

purpleshoes_2

WantToBeSE wrote: »

Thanks purpleshoes


My goals are fat loss and building muscle. Can you explain what you mean when you say 'you need to get the balance right so that one doesnt take away from what the other one is trying to do'? I need to make sure that I am maximising my time in the gym to get the best results possible, so your input is really appreciated.

This might help explain

It should make sense

http://www.weighttraining.com/faq/how-should-i-mix-weight-training-and-cardio

purpleshoes_2

I also certainly dont do one day off for every day on with weights and I dont do weights and cardio on alternate days either.

But I do weights first then cardio and preferably with time in between to get home and eat some protein and rest and then back out. I know its not ideal for people and you can do weights/cardio back to back, I do it a few days a week as I dont drive and getting to and from gym would be too much of a pain in the bum otherwise.

WantToBeSE

Thanks purpleshoes, that link was very interesting.


I am off to the gym after work today (1pm) so will do the cardio first, followed by the weights. Looking forward to it.


Breakfast is porridge oats with a banana and some PB.


Have a great day everyone!

BunnieJ

Morning everyone :hello:

Hope you all had a good weekend? I saw an old friend from uni yesterday, ended up eating an ice cream and drinking half a bottle of wine We did go for a long walk around the park though (where I managed to fall over and graze my knee, ouch!)

It's my last 2 days of work this week. So I'm going to stay with my parents for a long weekend My mum does a lot of running, so she said she'd take me out for a run.

What "diets" are people following? I've decided my diet needs to change if I'm going to get healthier and lose weight. I've done WW in the past, but didn't really get on with it. I have a friend doing the 5:2 and another friend using SW. I'm thinking of giving the latter a try.

LisaJane

Hello want2bmse. You had asked me loads of posts back about HITT...I am no expert but I have heard Les Mills Grit, insanity and a cycling class like RPM can all serve as good HITT sessions. Its all about spiking your heart rate, so for example if you take running...rather than say a 30 minutes run at a steady pace, to make it HITT, you would warm up with a steady walk for a few minutes... once warmed up, turn to a good fast run for 30-45 seconds, then back to a good steady walk for 1-2 minutes and repeat.. apparently it is the most efficient way to go about things. As for building muscle, the only thing I have the patience for is bodypump and I think it is very important in bodypump to up your weights regularly to see change.

Personally at the moment I am still struggling to get back to regular gyming following my RTC. I am back to work and really tired all of the time, so only made one bodybalance class last week. Also I had a really busy weekend socially...but I did really try to be semi good food wise. I have my gym bag in the car to head to a bodyattack class after work and I am really determined to do it as I won't get a chance tomorrow night as I'm meeting a friend for a burrito and probably not Wednesday night as I am working. It is really tough fitting the gym in around work and social life! That is why I am considering starting some home workouts. There is a girl I following on instagram alyheartsfitness who posts up little home workouts. She does them a lot as she is a busy working mum. I would love to get motivated to do them the nights I can't make it to a gym class! Does anyone else work out at home?

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I have recently discovered Neila Rey's workouts and they are amazing

HBS x

WantToBeSE

Good afternoon All


I went to the gym today, but had to make it a quick visit as i was short on time.


Did the following:


Cardio- 10 min warm up on bike (level 4)
1000m rowing on level 5 (approx. 5 mins)
25mins treadmill, incline of 5.5, speed of 5.9


Weights machines:


Fly- 2 sets of 12 reps, weight 15KG
Row 2 sets of 12 reps, weight 15KG
Pulldown- 2 sets of 12 reps, weight 25KG
Tricep machine- 2 sets of 12, weight 25KG
Thigh adductor- 2 sets of 12 reps, 30KG
Thigh Abducor- 2 sets of 12 reps, 30KG
Leg Press- 2 sets of 12 reps, 30KG.


I felt that it was a much easier workout, even though I did 2x12 of each of the weights. I think the 600m less on the rowing machine (I normally do 1600m) made the difference. But I am feeling it a bit more in my arms today.


Purpleshoes- thanks so much for the PM. I will reply this evening, but this is an example of what I normally do at the gym, but I normally do 1600m on the rowing machine (approx 8mins).


In another 3 weeks, I get a review and then they will increase my workout, specifically the weights I use (from what I remember).

purpleshoes_2

WantToBeSE wrote: »

Good afternoon All


I went to the gym today, but had to make it a quick visit as i was short on time.


Did the following:


Cardio- 10 min warm up on bike (level 4)
1000m rowing on level 5 (approx. 5 mins)
25mins treadmill, incline of 5.5, speed of 5.9


Weights machines:


Fly- 2 sets of 12 reps, weight 15KG
Row 2 sets of 12 reps, weight 15KG
Pulldown- 2 sets of 12 reps, weight 25KG
Tricep machine- 2 sets of 12, weight 25KG
Thigh adductor- 2 sets of 12 reps, 30KG
Thigh Abducor- 2 sets of 12 reps, 30KG
Leg Press- 2 sets of 12 reps, 30KG.


I felt that it was a much easier workout, even though I did 2x12 of each of the weights. I think the 600m less on the rowing machine (I normally do 1600m) made the difference. But I am feeling it a bit more in my arms today.


Purpleshoes- thanks so much for the PM. I will reply this evening, but this is an example of what I normally do at the gym, but I normally do 1600m on the rowing machine (approx 8mins).


In another 3 weeks, I get a review and then they will increase my workout, specifically the weights I use (from what I remember).

Thats ok, no problem

WantToBeSE

Morning All


Its a rest day today, so we are off swimming this afternoon.


Sorry to repeat myself, but does anyone know if starting this exercise plan could be the reason behind my period not arriving on time? Apart from pregnancy (not possible at the moment) my period is normally like clockwork. But this month I am (so far) a week late. The only thing that has changed is the exercise. Sorry if TMI, its just worrying me a bit.


Bunnie- good luck with your run. Its nice to have your mum to do it with, company makes all the difference I think.


I have booked myself in for fitness pilates for next Monday, so I am curious to see what that's like!


Purpleshoes- sorry I haven't replied to your PMs yet, I promise I will, when I have time.


Off to work now, have a great day!

BunnieJ

Evening all :wave:

Hope you're having a good week!

Bunnie- good luck with your run. Its nice to have your mum to do it with, company makes all the difference I think.

It'll be...interesting...my mum has a tendancy to be competitive, as do I

My gym is currently closed due to renovation work, so haven't been able to go (not that I've felt like going anyway). Race for Life is only a couple of weeks away now so need to do more training! I can run for about 20 mins with a little break, but that's only half the course

Starting my new job on Monday! Exciting, but nervous too. I've got the rest of the week off to prepare myself. I used to wear a uniform so now I have to find clothes to wear to work :shocked:

I've decided to give SW a go (not going to the group, but just following the diet at home) which I'll start next week. I'll be getting an hour for lunch, which means I can walk home, eat, then walk back to work I'm hoping this will stop me from buying loads of junk food/wasting money in the restaurant and shop we have in our building.