Shandon Par Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 53 minutes ago, Boostin' Kev said: Was writing my name on the sheet at the end like I had Parkinsons. You’re looking in great nick. Look like you’ve done an hour on the kettlebells for every pizza I’ve tucked away in the last year. The pads are the killer for me. There’s nowhere to hide. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted May 3, 2021 Share Posted May 3, 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Rasputin said: You’re looking in great nick. Look like you’ve done an hour on the kettlebells for every pizza I’ve tucked away in the last year. The pads are the killer for me. There’s nowhere to hide. Just been taking out lockdown frustration on the kettlebells really, having pubs and restaurants shut didn't do me any harm either. Toiling towards end of the rounds on pads just pushing out and hoping for the best. Edited May 3, 2021 by Boostin' Kev 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICTChris Posted May 5, 2021 Share Posted May 5, 2021 Bad news for Peleton https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-56993894 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Think I have got past the tentative, easing in phase at 5x5s and how now foind my working max for 5 sets of 5 in almost all the lifts. Possibly a wee bit more to squeeze out on the squats but the real hard work starts now 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH33 Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 I went to gym this morning for first time in 19/20 months. Just wee health hour and managed keep anxiety at bay. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Done a few more training sessions now and it really helps to restore the mojo. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Aldo Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Slowly but surely starting to build up some decent numbers again. Going to get back on to 5/3/1 from next week as I've always found that works best for me. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted May 14, 2021 Share Posted May 14, 2021 Slowly but surely starting to build up some decent numbers again. Going to get back on to 5/3/1 from next week as I've always found that works best for me. Il be trying that in the coming weeks as 25 heavy deadlifts seems quite wearing. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 Is anyone a member of Xercise4Less in Falkirk (or even any other Xercise4Less gym)? How are they working just now - do you need to book sessions? I simply can't motivate myself to work out at all at home now. I'm well aware they're not the best gyms but I need something that's reasonably priced on the way home from work. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav-ffc Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 4 hours ago, Gaz said: Is anyone a member of Xercise4Less in Falkirk (or even any other Xercise4Less gym)? How are they working just now - do you need to book sessions? I simply can't motivate myself to work out at all at home now. I'm well aware they're not the best gyms but I need something that's reasonably priced on the way home from work. Get along to BST, 24 hours accces just down the road. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav-ffc Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 4 hours ago, Gaz said: Is anyone a member of Xercise4Less in Falkirk (or even any other Xercise4Less gym)? How are they working just now - do you need to book sessions? I simply can't motivate myself to work out at all at home now. I'm well aware they're not the best gyms but I need something that's reasonably priced on the way home from work. Mates just informed me it’s in and out without booking. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted May 19, 2021 Share Posted May 19, 2021 I've been at the gym since start of last week again, 4 sessions in, spacing out muscle groups and last 2 days my chest and shoulders have been in agony. Oh well. Also been running for around 5 weeks or so and down about 3kg, trying to lose another 10 kg and quite pleased with cardio progress already. But then had a game of 7s back on Monday, fair struggled (no worse than the rest of the boys at least) and back at 5s tonight which was absolutely horrid. Rarely felt less fit in my entire life. Only way is up I suppose. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 18 hours ago, gav-ffc said: Get along to BST, 24 hours accces just down the road. Cheers. I've sent them a message. Do you know how many racks they have? Most of my training is on barbells so I don't want to go somewhere that has like one rack with ten folk trying to use it at once. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gav-ffc Posted May 20, 2021 Share Posted May 20, 2021 57 minutes ago, Gaz said: Cheers. I've sent them a message. Do you know how many racks they have? Most of my training is on barbells so I don't want to go somewhere that has like one rack with ten folk trying to use it at once. They have 2 racks and a Smith machine plus a area to do deadlifts etc but depending on what time your going it’s generally quiet throughout the day. Never had to wait for any equipment when I’ve been in since going back when they reopened. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Does anyone wear a belt for squatting? Last week I was feeling them in my lower back. Suspect maybe hinging over too far as the weight got heavier. I have seen folk wearing belts but unsire what they are really for 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super_carson Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Does anyone wear a belt for squatting? Last week I was feeling them in my lower back. Suspect maybe hinging over too far as the weight got heavier. I have seen folk wearing belts but unsire what they are really forYeah I'll use one for heavy deep squats, although I've switched to box squats more recently. They're good for helping to keep your core tight and offer some protection to your lumbar, but good technique will do that too. Generally only going to make a difference if it's a really heavy squat. I struggle with my lower back too, I've used box squats, front squats and hack squats as a variation. Trap bar deadlifts only as well. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aufc Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Does anyone wear a belt for squatting? Last week I was feeling them in my lower back. Suspect maybe hinging over too far as the weight got heavier. I have seen folk wearing belts but unsire what they are really forI usually wear my belt quite a bit in the gym as hurt my lower back a while back. Feel it gives me more support and ensures my technique is a lot better 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted May 21, 2021 Share Posted May 21, 2021 Appreciated. Will look into it then because I feel it now and have a long way to go yet to hit my target. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shandon Par Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Did about 45 mins of skipping there for first time in a long time. Now a broken shell of a human. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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