Couple of issues

Temporary Dub

Hi long time lurker here, decided to post up and ask a couple of questions I couldn't get from the stickies. Thanks to all the posters there, some great info here and it has helped me a lot in the past 6 months.

First of all the stats
Age: 21

Height: 187cm

Weight: 84.7kg ( down from 91KG)

Bf%: 11.5% (this was done last night after a workout in my gym, the scales thing where u use ur hands was used)

My goal is the same as most posters, gain muscle lose fat etc etc etc

Been going pretty well so far and in the last month or so I've taken to recording my diet on fitday and I always like to keep a record of my gym in a log book.

My current macros for the past month are
Carbs 47%
Fat 30%
Protein 18%
Alcohol 6%

So I realise i'm not getting the protein in and am considering supplementing because I don't think I can stand putting more chicken/turkey/fish into my diet. What should I look out for in a protein product for everyday and PWO ?

I currently have to cycle 6 miles to the gym and then cycle home so that does me for cardio, while I also play football and hurling (although neither to a very high standard). If I do get a lift to the gym I do HIIT on the treadmill alternating between 12kph and 19kph for 1 min on, 1 min off. 15 mins total.

My bench is 65KG 5*5 ( I feel I could do much better if only I had a spotter)

Squat 110KG

Deadlift 80KG (I am aware this is low, but I've only recently discovered deadlifts and I want to ensure proper form plus my lower back is pretty weak:o)

I'm beginning to question the merit of squatting if I've to cycle straight afterwards and would I get away without squatting and just using the bike for my thighs?

Finally, during a checkup recently the doc commented that I had a very low resting heart rate of 44bpm. It's definitely not from overtraining but I was wondering if anyone else has this and if it is safe to push yourself to 180-190 during HIIT if my RHR is so low. I dont really feel any heart problems or anything, it's just something I was wondering if others experienced. (Mods hope this q is ok)

I would be delighted with any comments/suggestions.

Thanks in advance

TD

Killme00

Temporary Dub wrote: »

Finally, during a checkup recently the doc commented that I had a very low resting heart rate of 44bpm. It's definitely not from overtraining but I was wondering if anyone else has this and if it is safe to push yourself to 180-190 during HIIT if my RHR is so low. I dont really feel any heart problems or anything, it's just something I was wondering if others experienced. (Mods hope this q is ok)

Hey TD, was your doc happy with your RHR and what did he say about excercising at 180-190.

Khannie

I've read a book on heart rate training and all I can say is this: You'll need to ask your GP that question. A phone call should suffice.

Squatting is great. Although cycling will work your thighs, it's not in the same way. /me waits for all the lifters to jump in on the squats thing

PWO whey: Whey that is 80% protein or higher. The higher the better.

Temporary Dub

Killme00 wrote: »

Hey TD, was your doc happy with your RHR and what did he say about excercising at 180-190.

Yeah I suppose I should ask him, it was just a quick comment he made in passing, didn't really think a whole lot about it at the time.

TBH I was just wondering if anyone else had a similar experience with low RHR. Just from reading articles online, it was pretty low, but I've never had any problems competing at various sports throughout my life so not really worried about it.

Thanks Khannie, I'll try that, I was using Body Fortress form H&B. Is there any product that will do for everyday supplementation and also perform a good job as a PWO.

As in should I just stick with whey for PWO and use a blend for everyday supplementation?

davmol

I thought a low RHR was a good sign of a strong heart pumping blood more efficiently around the body.The lower the contractions because the heart is strong and pumps adequate oxygen in less beats!!

Brian?

Khannie wrote: »

I've read a book on heart rate training and all I can say is this: You'll need to ask your GP that question. A phone call should suffice.

Squatting is great. Although cycling will work your thighs, it's not in the same way. /me waits for all the lifters to jump in on the squats thing

PWO whey: Whey that is 80% protein or higher. The higher the better.

There's a problem with having a resting heart rate in the 40's and exercising around 180? My RHR is 48 and I've seen it hit 193 while cycling, should I be worried?

Khannie

briankeating wrote: »

There's a problem with having a resting heart rate in the 40's and exercising around 180? My RHR is 48 and I've seen it hit 193 while cycling, should I be worried?

Not in the slightest. I've hit 198 with a HRM on. I'm not sure what my heart rate hit during my last fight, but I'm sure it was holy crap high. I also don't know what my RHR is, but I'm sure it's very low. The OP said that s/he had a very low heart rate which the GP had commented on. That's the only reason I said to phone his / her GP.

edit: And yes davmol, you're correct, a low RHR is generally a good sign.

metamorphosis

huh odd

iv a resting heart rate in the lower 40s and the highest i can go is 165-7 and that's when im about to keel over!!

Cookie_Monster

Back when i used to be fit(ter) had a RHR of low 50's and it always went to about 185 while doing cardio. Hit 205 once and things started to go a bit dark round the edges :eek:

theluckyduck

Generally I think it is deemed as a good sign although ya should ring your doc to ask whether he commented on it as he thought it was a negative/ positive thing.

Check out Miguel Indurain. Think he has the lowest recorded 28 BPM... NICE!!