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Did my Level 2 & 3 PT practicals today (did the theory stuff ages ago but the rona put a stop to any gym assessments), bit of a joke tbh as far as what it takes to be nationally recognised officially (did an unofficial thing that was much better a while back), but I wanted it as an addition to my MNU cert. I can haz training/nutrition gains.

Got to play around with an Assault AirRunner too which is that banana-shaped self-powered treadmill that you control the speed of - takes a while to get used to it but it’s really clever. They need a micro-version for home gyms or standing desks.
 
Somnambulist said:
Did my Level 2 & 3 PT practicals today (did the theory stuff ages ago but the rona put a stop to any gym assessments), bit of a joke tbh as far as what it takes to be nationally recognised officially (did an unofficial thing that was much better a while back), but I wanted it as an addition to my MNU cert. I can haz training/nutrition gains.

Got to play around with an Assault AirRunner too which is that banana-shaped self-powered treadmill that you control the speed of - takes a while to get used to it but it’s really clever. They need a micro-version for home gyms or standing desks.
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Congratulations! Hope you recover from the operation quickly. ;)
 
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Got to play around with an Assault AirRunner too which is that banana-shaped self-powered treadmill that you control the speed of - takes a while to get used to it but it’s really clever. They need a micro-version for home gyms or standing desks.
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They've got something similar to that in our gym but I haven't been brave enough to try it yet. In fact I haven't seen anyone on it yet so I might try it this week. :)
 
Somnambulist said:
Did my Level 2 & 3 PT practicals today (did the theory stuff ages ago but the rona put a stop to any gym assessments), bit of a joke tbh as far as what it takes to be nationally recognised officially (did an unofficial thing that was much better a while back), but I wanted it as an addition to my MNU cert. I can haz training/nutrition gains.

Got to play around with an Assault AirRunner too which is that banana-shaped self-powered treadmill that you control the speed of - takes a while to get used to it but it’s really clever. They need a micro-version for home gyms or standing desks.
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Nice one ! Who did you use for your PT learning ?
 
Somnambulist said:
Did my Level 2 & 3 PT practicals today (did the theory stuff ages ago but the rona put a stop to any gym assessments), bit of a joke tbh as far as what it takes to be nationally recognised officially (did an unofficial thing that was much better a while back), but I wanted it as an addition to my MNU cert. I can haz training/nutrition gains.

Got to play around with an Assault AirRunner too which is that banana-shaped self-powered treadmill that you control the speed of - takes a while to get used to it but it’s really clever. They need a micro-version for home gyms or standing desks.
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Good work :)
 
Front squatted a little over 100kg for reps today for the first time in ages at the end of my leg session. Now that I don’t have a leg extension machine I don’t have a choice - no AC troubles either, but then there is a solid bit of muscle for the bar to sit on versus years ago. Didn’t feel like I was going to pass out either. I need to look back to see how this compares to the weight I used to move...before my AC joint went :eek:

I’ve brought the humidity down to below 50% in my gym area and it helps prevent a build up of condensation by the end of my workout which is great.

The home gym is making me much more relaxed about going back to work. No more worrying about getting stuck in traffic and missing a squat rack, waiting for equipment or feeling rushed.

The new scales are great too. Although I doubt they measure body fat accurately, they at least show the general trend - muscle up, fat down. That’ll change once my workplace starts feeding me.
 
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A few things to ramble on about...

I've started developing shoulder pain on my left shoulder. It only happens when I move it upwards or sidewards i.e front or lateral raise. Due to this I am finding I can't press as much.

Not sure what caused it, incorrect form most likely or not enough warm up.

So I have dropped the weight and tried to concentrate on better form, making my shoulders at 75 degrees when I press instead of 90 for the bench press.

Also, any advice for loosing belly..

I started lifting around 4-5 months ago at home and just joined gym a few weeks ago.

Initial goal was to get strong and fit, I have doubled on the main compound movements if not more so I am happy with that progress.

However the belly is still there, so since joining gym I've decided to start eating less while keeping protein intake high. Also doing 4 days a week.

Upper/lower upper/lower.

On lowers both days I squat as heavy as I can for 3/4 sets of 8. Romanian deadlift one day proper deadlift the next.

Then I work on calf's/lunges/leg machines.

At the end I do 3 sets of 20 crunches.

Any room for improvement?
 
20 minute walk, 5 times a week.

Should equate to a lb of body fat being in 7 weeks. Assuming you are tracking your calories and already have a calorie deficit or balance.
 
50kg barbell lying overhead extensions has been a goal of mine for sometime for reps and without elbow pain :)

B&W said:
A few things to ramble on about...

I've started developing shoulder pain on my left shoulder. It only happens when I move it upwards or sidewards i.e front or lateral raise. Due to this I am finding I can't press as much.

Not sure what caused it, incorrect form most likely or not enough warm up.
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Sounds like a classic impingement - warmup, form, shoulder rotations, let your body get used to the new routine.
 
I'm trying to keep my step counter up to 6000 plus everyday. But the walks seem like a good idea. I have Asthma so don't know how long I can run on them running machines...

I just hope they don't do a localised lockdown here.
 
Walks are perfect to be honest, you'd don't have to be balls out breaking any records it's just about getting moving. Anything is better than sitting on the sofa.
 
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Walks are perfect to be honest, you'd don't have to be balls out breaking any records it's just about getting moving. Anything is better than sitting on the sofa.
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Yeah this is so true!

im not a huge fan of running, but for warm up and down in the gym ill do as fast as i can manage max incline hill walk!

if that doesnt get the HR up on most, then im not sure what will! Dont enjoy it though
 
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