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Its not been completed...id suggest (as someone suggested to me) to start from the beginning and increase intensity every time you do a workout.
Book from the 30 day six pack
Hi, hope you are well and still keeping fit! You mentioned a book / diet which was applied to the last week of the 30 day six pack challenge (believe it was used for cancer patients)... please ca...
Book for the last week on 30 day six pack challenge?
Hi, Excuse my vagueness here! 4hourbod recommended a diet book which is some kind of liquid diet for the last week of the 30 day six pack challenge... does anyone know what it was? I think it wa...
The 300 Spartan Workout
This challenge will show you how to get ripped like a Spartan warrior by following the workout routine used by the cast of the blockbuster movie 'T...
Re: Intermittent fasting
I do intermittent fasting as a way of life now... thats every day! And eat my calories over two meals... its alot easier than eating 6 times a day which i did for years... wake up, go to work, no ...
Re: First Ice Bath this evening! How is this methode?
I would say start off with cold showers to condition yourself to the cold. After a week or 2 of cold showers then you can run a bath of cold water and get in that. Once you have conditioned to tha...
Re: Slow carbon diet exercises without kettlebells
Body weight exercises are superb for both advanced gym goers and non gym goers! Main ones are:- Press ups Pull ups Air Squats Lunges Sit ups Sprawls Let me know if you want any further exercises...
Thanks again. I have studied leangains and this is where i get most of my info and direction from. Where does your protein and fat source come fro...
It lasts all morning until i go to the gym at lunch, then when i eat it stops! I think its due to my body having no energy to burn to keep me warm...
Akane - just do what you can i.e. one set or reduce reps etc... I can work a bodyweight program if you wish, a bit easier, just let me know.
Justin - yes its the same thing.
I do, but sometimes im colder than other days! Im sure its just to do with a new diet, i do this every day now and the results are quite clear... ...
Re: HIIT Workouts - Ideas?
Try this.. no or as little rest between exercises, but rest 45-60 secs between sets... A1: Push Ups 3 x Near Max Reps A2: Sprawl 3 x 20 A3: Plank 3 x 60 seconds A4: Sit Up 3 x 20 ...
Dont eat for 12 hours!!!! Only joking! I got my info from leangains.com as s joshua says... have a look on there and see what you think. If you ca...
I have always eaten breakfast and thought it the most important meal of the day. Having started IF it gives me alot more time in the morning, whic...
Re: 30-Day Six Pack Sprint: Days 11-30?
Unfortunately there is nothing further after day 10, for now anyway. Im not sure exactly why, think it was a technical problem. BUT, follow it and then repeat the same 10 days 3 times but intensif...
Re: IF how many days?
Ive just started doing this the past 2 weeks ish... i think its like the SCD, as long as you wish or develop you own variation - i know people use IF after their cheat day, i am planning on doing ...
Re: Exercising right after waking up on SCD?
There are said benefits from exercising on an empty stomach, the science behind i am unsure of and i believe no one is! My advice is to use BCAA prior to your fasted workout, failing this a protei...
Re: Whats too much exercise?
I do lunch and after work at the gym at least 3 times and usually 4 / 5 times a week!Its all about getting a balance and allowing your body parts to rest. I have done my abs at lunch with a kettle...
Re: soya bean same thing as edamame?
Quite simply...correct!
Thanks for your input but i doubt I'm low in blood sugar after the weekend binge i had!!! I ate my bodyweight in chocolate and cheese!!!! I find I...
Itermittent Fasting, symtoms...
I have been doing IF for a little while and in the morning I get very cold (i am NEVER cold!) and start shivering uncontrollably (like being in an ice bath). Anyone else had experience of this, I'...
I think im at around 15% ish (or so i say!!!!). Well the incoming water supply will defo be warmer there! Do you get in these baths with ice aroun...
My bath isnt big enough to be totally submerged either, i think the important bit is to get your lower back and chest submerged i.e. up to your ch...
With the risk of sounding insulting... maybe you have alot of insulation on you?!? I will say you do get used to the cold the more you ice bath / ...
Re: Ice baths - too often?
Cold therapy is good for you from what Ive read and my personal experience... i feel very alive after a cold shower which i have every morning now. Baths have tailed off, i probably have 1-2 ever...
Re: booze issue
I think you will find ALL alcohol products are off the scale in terms of suppressing fat loss! Without going into the "whys and hows" its best to leave alone and save for a cheat day. In...
Re: BCAA's and Creatine:
OK - so today i have started intermittent fasting, albeit a big learning curve! I generally train abs at lunch (circuit style with some sprints at...
Re: Vietnam and Thailand
Whatever you want, give yourself a break (if you deserve it!) and your body will respond better once you return to the regime!
BCAA's and Creatine
Yo, I am after advice on the above, i have just started to dabble with these two substances and am wondering the following:- When should i take them, before, after or morning and night? How long...
Re: Lemon Juice
1 tbsp lime juice and 1 tblsp lemon juice with ice and sparkling water is a super refreshing drink! Plus it is good, especially before meals...in short, fill your boots (within reason!)
Re: Peanut butter
Id only eat around 2 teaspoons generally (as a snack or with a meal) and in my post workout shake (choc whey, cinnamon and peanut butter... oh yes!) i put anywhere from 2 teaspoons to 2 tablespoon...
Intermittent Fasting for 9-5ers
This challenge will introduce you a weight loss tactic known as intermittent fasting (IF). Don't worry, it's not a starvation diet, it's simply a m...
Re: Elephant tranquilizer Sleep:
Its probably the cold shower which is putting you out like the mouse! When i have ice baths, it knocks me out like your mouse!!! Good tip though...