Random Fitness Questions

WashYourHands · 13-04-2020 06:48PM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Adverts or Done Deal. Got something from Gymless on Adverts the other day.

How did you get it? Picking up and receiving items like this is surely breaking the restrictions currently in place.

Alf Veedersane · 13-04-2020 07:13PM

WashYourHands wrote: »

How did you get it? Picking up and receiving items like this is surely breaking the restrictions currently in place.

Post/courier

RedRochey · 14-04-2020 10:14PM

What is the effect of not eating enough carbs during the day?

I started tracking my macros recently using myfitnesspal app given that I've more free time, and today for example my protein and fat were ok but i was 90g short of my carbs target

Is that a lot to be off by? Is it better or worse to have less carbs than my target?

Alf Veedersane · 14-04-2020 10:43PM

StockTwat29 wrote: »

What is the effect of not eating enough carbs during the day?

I started tracking my macros recently using myfitnesspal app given that I've more free time, and today for example my protein and fat were ok but i was 90g short of my carbs target

Is that a lot to be off by? Is it better or worse to have less carbs than my target?

Most people keep protein constant and then manipulate carbs and fat in the way that suits them within their calorie 'allowance'.

So you could have 150g protein, 250g carbs and 100g fat or 150g protein, 200g carbs and 120g fat and you have an almost identical calorie intake.

The targets are just fixed by default so I wouldn't worry about it once calorie count is in the area it needs to be and protein is constant

Mars Bar · 15-04-2020 06:03AM

StockTwat29 wrote: »

What is the effect of not eating enough carbs during the day?

I started tracking my macros recently using myfitnesspal app given that I've more free time, and today for example my protein and fat were ok but i was 90g short of my carbs target

Is that a lot to be off by? Is it better or worse to have less carbs than my target?

What's your goal?

Bredabe · 15-04-2020 12:43PM

I read a list of how long I should do and what type of exercise, now I can't find it, so what kinds of exercises should I be doing and for how long as a beginner with little space or flexibility?

What tricks do people use to stave off boredom when using their stationary bike? reading/tv watching isn't an option.

Mellor · 15-04-2020 02:40PM

Bredabe wrote: »

reading/tv watching isn't an option.

Why not?

ILikeBoats · 15-04-2020 02:55PM

Bredabe wrote: »

What tricks do people use to stave off boredom when using their stationary bike?.

Banging tunes
Podcasts
Audiobooks

IvoryTower · 15-04-2020 03:37PM

Swift app, race other people

el Fenomeno · 23-04-2020 01:44PM

For Russian Twists using a plate, is it better to have your feet planted or lifted?

As with most approaches, there are arguments for both online which sound reasonable. What's your preference?

Alf Veedersane · 23-04-2020 03:38PM

el Fenomeno wrote: »

For Russian Twists using a plate, is it better to have your feet planted or lifted?

As with most approaches, there are arguments for both online which sound reasonable. What's your preference?

Feet off the ground is more challenging but it also may mean that if you're not stable enough then you won't work the muscles you want to.

I anchor my feet cos I can feel the right areas being worked that way.

chases0102 · 19-07-2020 09:01PM

Hi all,

Where do people like getting their Creatine from?

Looking for 100% Creatine Monohydrate, have heard bad things, for example, and MyProtein.

Thanks!

Alf Veedersane · 19-07-2020 09:12PM

chases0102 wrote: »

Hi all,

Where do people like getting their Creatine from?

Looking for 100% Creatine Monohydrate, have heard bad things, for example, and MyProtein.

Thanks!

Bad things?

chases0102 · 19-07-2020 09:16PM

Probably nothing, but heard that their production is substandard, questionable ingredients, etc.

Alf Veedersane · 19-07-2020 10:13PM

There was a study here before where MP ranked highly in tests albeit on actual protein content vs advertised.

FWIW, they're also members of the European Specialist Sport Nutrition Alliance, along with Glanbia and others.

bladespin · 19-07-2020 11:54PM

It’s creatine, pretty basic product, it would be difficult to make it badly, also cheap to produce so no need to cut corners on price.

Mellor · 20-07-2020 01:56AM

chases0102 wrote: »

Probably nothing, but heard that their production is substandard, questionable ingredients, etc.

The short answer is that's complete nonsense.

The long answer is there are only a handful producers of the ingredients for protein powders in Europe. Basic protein for A vrs B vrs C all come fro mthe same place. Same thing with Creatine Mono, it's a basic raw ingredient.
Think of it like processed white sugar, it's a basic ingredient. The expensive versions of pure ****e sugar are just fancy packaging vrs the Tesco version.

The expensive powders the companies push are blends of multiple basic ingredients like whey, creatine, glutamine, to make an "advanced" powder. It's a markup for convenience and marketing.

Reps4jesus · 22-07-2020 12:44PM

Every since returning to the gym i have noticed that i get some elbow pain on chin ups and shoulder pain on pull ups. I have no issues on neutral grip so just doing this currently but just wondering if anyone had suggestions on fixing this.

bladespin · 22-07-2020 12:52PM

Reps4jesus wrote: »

Every since returning to the gym i have noticed that i get some elbow pain on chin ups and shoulder pain on pull ups. I have no issues on neutral grip so just doing this currently but just wondering if anyone had suggestions on fixing this.

Everyone is different but this always happens me on chin-up, it's my grip especially around the little finger, I have to consciously relax them and it eases off then, hopefully it helps.

Cill94 · 22-07-2020 02:33PM

Reps4jesus wrote: »

Every since returning to the gym i have noticed that i get some elbow pain on chin ups and shoulder pain on pull ups. I have no issues on neutral grip so just doing this currently but just wondering if anyone had suggestions on fixing this.

I used to get shoulder pain on chins and pull-ups. Just got stronger on neutral grip and when I came back to chins and pull-ups I had no issues.

Alf Veedersane · 22-07-2020 03:25PM

Reps4jesus wrote: »

Every since returning to the gym i have noticed that i get some elbow pain on chin ups and shoulder pain on pull ups. I have no issues on neutral grip so just doing this currently but just wondering if anyone had suggestions on fixing this.

I had something similar with my elbow but it was a slow burner after maybe 8 weeks of weighted pull ups once or twice a week. Perhaps some other pulling exercises contributed as well. It seemed to be caused by not keeping my wrists as neutral throughout and so my inner forearm muscles were being asked to take a load that it couldn't fully do and then the tendon took a hit and that was the root cause. Tried carrying on using straps more but it ended up needing rest.

Just keep an eye on your grip and whether your wrist gets flexed or not.

Minime2.5 · 23-07-2020 05:12AM

RedRochey wrote: »

What is the effect of not eating enough carbs during the day?

I started tracking my macros recently using myfitnesspal app given that I've more free time, and today for example my protein and fat were ok but i was 90g short of my carbs target

Is that a lot to be off by? Is it better or worse to have less carbs than my target?

What is your carb target and who or what resource told you to target the amount your targeting?

Alf Veedersane · 23-07-2020 07:49AM

Minime2.5 wrote: »

What is your carb target and who or what resource told you to target the amount your targeting?

It's automatically set by MyFitnessPal

Sunrise_Sunset · 25-07-2020 05:52PM

Any idea how long it would take to get back to the same shape I was in pre gym closure? I was strength training for 6-7 months before the gyms closed, then did nothing for 4 months while they were closed. It's not that I'm in a rush per se, but just wondering really. I'm female, training lower body three times pw and upper body twice pw.

Alf Veedersane · 25-07-2020 07:27PM

Sunrise_Sunset wrote: »

Any idea how long it would take to get back to the same shape I was in pre gym closure? I was strength training for 6-7 months before the gyms closed, then did nothing for 4 months while they were closed. It's not that I'm in a rush per se, but just wondering really. I'm female, training lower body three times pw and upper body twice pw.

Do you mean shape as in appearance or do you mean the same levels of strength?

Sunrise_Sunset · 25-07-2020 08:29PM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Do you mean shape as in appearance or do you mean the same levels of strength?

Strength mainly, but appearance too

Alf Veedersane · 25-07-2020 09:10PM

Sunrise_Sunset wrote: »

Strength mainly, but appearance too

Appearance will largely be due to your 'diet' but if you slip back into habits of pre-lockdown it will return eventually with a bit of tweaking to shed the lockdown excesses.

In terms of strength, you should be fine in a couple of months but it's a very difficult to know exactly.

As you're relatively new to training, focus more on making sure you focus on the technique first and foremost and the rest will follow. Having to remind myself of that one!

Sunrise_Sunset · 25-07-2020 09:36PM

Alf Veedersane wrote: »

Appearance will largely be due to your 'diet' but if you slip back into habits of pre-lockdown it will return eventually with a bit of tweaking to shed the lockdown excesses.

In terms of strength, you should be fine in a couple of months but it's a very difficult to know exactly.

As you're relatively new to training, focus more on making sure you focus on the technique first and foremost and the rest will follow. Having to remind myself of that one!

I do have a sweet tooth, but I generally stick within my calories for the week. I don't track macros but I try to eat protein within an hour of finishing training. I definitely went off track with diet during lockdown, I gained 7lbs, but I'm back on track now.

I have 2 weeks of training done now. I tried to focus on technique, but I was trying to fit everything in to the 90 minute time slot and some days I was probably rushing things. I feel ready to add more weight from next week. I haven't started back with deadlifts or BB squats yet but I intend to re-introduce them soon.

Just before lockdown I was at a really great stage and I loved the strength I had and the shape I was in. I was just starting to really feel and see results so the lockdown was a huge set back for me and I didn't help things by doing sweet feck all for 4 months. I'd love to get back to that stage. I was wondering would it take me the same amount of time as it did to get out of shape, the 4 months or so?

Alf Veedersane · 26-07-2020 10:23AM

It shouldn't take the same time as when you started from scratch.

But, and I get where you're coming from, think of it as a long game. I presume you want to be in pre-lockdown shape, or better, in a few years' time. So whether it takes 2 months or 4 months or 6 months isn't a big deal

Cill94 · 26-07-2020 12:11PM

Sunrise_Sunset wrote: »

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Everything said above. It won't take long but best not to focus on time, just focus on making each session a successful one and don't rush back into it.

Also worth taking the time to reflect on why you stopped training during lockdown, so you can avoid a similarly long layoff in future.

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