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MikeTheNative · 14 Jul 2017 at 09:56

As above, also jogging isn't the best way to burn calories. Get some 30mins HIIT on the go.

MoNkeE · 14 Jul 2017 at 11:12

MikeTheNative said:
As above, also jogging isn't the best way to burn calories. Get some 30mins HIIT on the go.

HIIT offers no tangible benefits over steady state cardio except for the fact you can achieve the same calorie burn in less time. Completely depends on what the person prefers; I don't like HIIT.

MikeTheNative · 14 Jul 2017 at 11:20

MoNkeE said:
HIIT offers no tangible benefits over steady state cardio except for the fact you can achieve the same calorie burn in less time. Completely depends on what the person prefers; I don't like HIIT.

Yeah more calories burnt in less time. Which is why I suggested it over jogging. I find people often go way too easy on themselves when jogging. It's hard to avoid working hard doing HIIT.

MoNkeE · 14 Jul 2017 at 12:41

That is very true

be a fat C-word like me and even an 11kmph jog is hard work

Kris_90 · 14 Jul 2017 at 13:11

I prefer LISS over HIIT but I hate cardio and both of them are boring.

mrthingyx · 14 Jul 2017 at 14:35

Macky said:
As in not one on the NHS? Should I be looking at sports physio or what?

Yes. Go and see a sports physio. It will cost more, but worth it if you find one that is used to athletes.

NHS physios are not there to fix sporting injuries...

GSVBagpuss · 14 Jul 2017 at 14:58

Mmmmm front squat ab DOMS

MikeTheNative · 14 Jul 2017 at 16:34

Kris_90 said:
I prefer LISS over HIIT but I hate cardio and both of them are boring.

At the end of the day, the best cardio is one your going to stick at. I enjoy HIIT as I can get it over quickly than running at the same pace for 60 minutes. However pre season for rugby at the moment and doing weight training before is killing me. I did legs the other day turned up to training and it was hill sprints.........

Kris_90 · 15 Jul 2017 at 08:07

MikeTheNative said:
At the end of the day, the best cardio is one your going to stick at. I enjoy HIIT as I can get it over quickly than running at the same pace for 60 minutes. However pre season for rugby at the moment and doing weight training before is killing me. I did legs the other day turned up to training and it was hill sprints.........

Agreed. I might add though you are fitter than me, I can only run about 3-4k before I need a rest so LISS for me only lasts about 40-45 mins. If I could run non-stop for an hour I would probably choose the HIIT too

DarkShadow · 15 Jul 2017 at 10:28

LiE said:
Shoulder I'm not sure, but it got to the point when I was at the top of of a press I would get a nasty twinge. I went to see @icecold 's physio who did some great work in restoring it to the point where I could use it again. It's not 100% but I can happily bench press over 100-120 without pain.

Knees, well that was likely due to a build up of tightness due to my job - lots of driving and sitting at a desk isn't compatible with heavy squatting twice a week. I've had a MRI since and both knees are slightly off centre and my left knee which is the worst has a mild ACL strain.

Doing 30 minutes of mobility before squatting now and worked on my form a little more and I'm now squatting 100-130.

Focus now is to keep in shape and improve my knees and shoulder.

2015 I was as low as 75kg, I'm now 80kg.

Sorry to hear that dude - sounds like you're well on your way to getting back under the bar. All the best

DarkShadow · 15 Jul 2017 at 10:35

MRI results came through:

Guess it was inevitable

Do we have any success stories of sciatica/disc herniation? I'm now in the 8 month club

mrthingyx · 15 Jul 2017 at 11:42

One of my gym broaze has slipped his discs twice and recovered to normal in a few months. I know of a few people who have slipped/herniated their discs and just retired from physical activity entirely (worst thing to do), but a lot of people just run in terror once the doctor gives them the diagnosis (combined with doctors' inability to grasp how muscles actually work)...

Might be time to look at how you're lifting and moving around (form and training regime).

Lisapete · 15 Jul 2017 at 16:08

Have had a bit of a health scare this week so gone into over drive. New job sitting on my bum doesn't help.

I've got a diet replacement protein shake.

What's the best shaker too use

tom_e · 15 Jul 2017 at 16:28

Lisapete said:
Have had a bit of a health scare this week so gone into over drive. New job sitting on my bum doesn't help.

I've got a diet replacement protein shake.

What's the best shaker too use

Diet replacement protein shake will make no difference unless you actually clean your diet up as well.

Any shaker it really won't make a difference.

Lisapete · 15 Jul 2017 at 16:49

tom_e said:
Diet replacement protein shake will make no difference unless you actually clean your diet up as well.

Any shaker it really won't make a difference.

Sorry I worded it wrong. Meal replacement.

I've used std ones before and they are crap.

Rest of diet is changing and physical movement.

semi-pro waster · 15 Jul 2017 at 17:25

Lisapete said:
I've used std ones before and they are crap.

There's typically two types of shakers as far as I'm aware 1) with a wire ball inside and 2) with a mesh disc that sits under the lid so the mixture is forced through it when you shake the container. I've used both types and neither is discernibly better or worse than the other. Maybe you need to treat the shaking/mixing as part of the workout and put more effort into it?

GSVBagpuss · 15 Jul 2017 at 18:46

Ball defo better to me, and liquid before the powder

Kris_90 · 15 Jul 2017 at 20:05

I prefer the ones with a mesh disc but only because it's quieter. They both do exactly the same job IMO but as above always liquid first

spluff · 16 Jul 2017 at 09:04

My deadlifts are now at a level which are extremely tough
I trained Squat / DL on Friday and my lower back over the weekend is feeling tight but no pain.... I have sneezed a couple of times and it feels very uncomfortable and sore.

Just wondering if Ive done an injury or continue on?

Kris_90 · 16 Jul 2017 at 12:31

^just take it easy.

Has anyone found a particular exercise that makes the side delts grow? There appears to be two schools of thought: lat raises multiple times per week and additional vertical pressing. I'd like concentrate on the latter as OHP is easily my favourite lift but I think I may incorporate more lat raises as they are relatively easy to do in-between sets.

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