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  • #1772
    mindhorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 339 ✭✭mindhorn


    Thanks. For intra workout I tend to go for a hydration tab coupled with a couple of tablespoons of maple syrup. Seems to do the trick.



  • #1773
    Brian?
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 22,687 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122565072#Comment_122565072

    A single espresso, 7 wine gums and a glass of water.

    they/them/theirs


    The more you can increase fear of drugs and crime, welfare mothers, immigrants and aliens, the more you control all of the people.

    Noam Chomsky



  • #1774
    Quiet Achiever
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 265 ✭✭Quiet Achiever


    Any readers ever train for a half marathon doing 2 runs a week?

    Training to finish and avoid injury rather than an impressive time. The reason i ask is that I would like to do strength twice a week and run twice a week and would struggle to fit in another session for either, but equally would not like to drop a session of either.



  • #1775
    AlmightyCushion
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 35,210 Mod ✭✭✭✭AlmightyCushion


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122583316#Comment_122583316

    It is probably doable but I'd say it would be a shíte experience. Could you not squeeze in a few extra runs during the week. You don't have to cut back on your strength training. You could easily run 4 or 5 times a week and strength train 2 times a week once you build up to it. When running 4 or 5 days a week, 2/3/4 of those days would be easy runs where you are going at an easy pace. You should be able to do them after strength training.



  • #1776
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,393 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122565072#Comment_122565072

    What are you trying to get out of it?
    Pre-workout serves a useful purpose. But it's benefit will vary at various times of the day.

    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122566148#Comment_122566148

    That's pretty good imo. Some animos and you'd be sorted.

    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122572184#Comment_122572184

    A single water, 7 glasses of wine, and a espresso. Gums



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  • #1777
    mindhorn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 339 ✭✭mindhorn


    Trying to get a boost in energy in my morning workouts, as I'll have not eaten anything beforehand. Other times of the day I'm fine, so it's purely for that workout first thing in the morning. Early days but I tried one of the pre-workout drinks I linked to and it seems to have made a difference. Let's see how it goes long term.



  • #1778
    Brian?
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 22,687 Mod ✭✭✭✭Brian?


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122584046#Comment_122584046

    The amount of caffeine in that is almost identical to the amount in a single espresso. But it doesn’t have any carbs. So I still maintain my pre work out suggestion is better. Mine will be a hell of a lot cheaper too, if you have an espresso machine at home.

    they/them/theirs


    The more you can increase fear of drugs and crime, welfare mothers, immigrants and aliens, the more you control all of the people.

    Noam Chomsky



  • #1779
    Mellor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,393 ✭✭✭✭Mellor


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122584119#Comment_122584119

    200mg is on the high side of a double espresso. Prob close to a typical triple.



  • #1780
    Bredabe
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,417 ✭✭✭Bredabe


    This has probably been asked a million times here: I'm starting to use weights* but have no interest in going to a gym. Can anyone recommend a stream or DVD that I can follow to help me get some weight options into my routine?

    *2/2.5K barbells.

    "Have you ever wagged your tail so hard you fell over"?-Brod Higgins.



  • #1781
    felonious_Gru
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 626 ✭✭✭felonious_Gru


    Hi there , just wondering what level of gains I might expect to loose by being away from anything involving my arms for three months, injured my arm in early November and despite avoiding lifting or even cable machine and lat pulldown,the pain is not going away, having a scan tomorrow

    Have kept up leg extensions and leg press as well as increasing dramatically my core exercises which is basically me on my back so no lifting or pulling

    If I got fully back in say two months from now, could I hope to get back to where I was in say three months? , I'm forty seven, not overweight at all and cycle for cardio ( not enough to loose muscle mind you )



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  • #1782
    Alf Veedersane
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 24,774 ✭✭✭✭Alf Veedersane


    the answer is 'it depends'. It might come back quickly or the journey back to where you were might be longer than expected.

    Probably better off not having a timeframe on it but just do all the right things. Assume it will be longer and hope it works out shorter. Putting a timeframe on it can lead to frustration and might mean you push it too far.



  • #1783
    atilladehun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,677 ✭✭✭atilladehun


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122982456#Comment_122982456

    Injuries are tough. What gains would you lose going back a month too early and reinjuring?

    Everyone could also benefit from asking themselves what gains could you lose going back to hard.

    I'm not able to cite the source but pretty sure there's evidence of losses being minimised when other strength work is continued.

    If you have been using free weights mostly and moved to machines for 3 months, the new stimulus could benefit you.



  • #1784
    Cill94
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,446 ✭✭✭Cill94


    You should still strength train the healthy arm while the other heals. Research shows it maintains more muscle and strength in the injured limb.

    Strength comes back relatively quickly, but as noted already, very much 'it depends'.

    Can see felonius_Guru is banned, so this is more for other people's benefit should they encounter a similar scenario.



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