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by watkinsc
Wed Oct 24, 2012 5:22 am
Forum: Strength Training
Topic: Health Advice
Replies: 5
Views: 5572

Re: Health Advice

I am no doctor so dont take this as gospel beacuse the last thing i want is for you to carry on and hurt yourself! A little numbness sometimes happens to me so I dont think it it too bad - but if it constantly happens in the same place when you exercise then it might be worth trying different variab...
by watkinsc
Wed Oct 24, 2012 5:19 am
Forum: Strength Training
Topic: PERSONAL TRAINER OR P90X?
Replies: 7
Views: 6370

Re: PERSONAL TRAINER OR P90X?

I havent come accross p90x before but the kit looks pretty comprehensive! How is it going for you? I am lookig at getting a similar sort of video for indoor cycling - although the name 'sufferfest' is pretty ominous.... Personal trainers can be expensive - although I knew someone who was starting ou...
by watkinsc
Wed Oct 24, 2012 5:01 am
Forum: Running Zone
Topic: Some Running Basics
Replies: 3
Views: 9976

Re: Some Running Basics

YEp keep things interesting and dont keep running the same route over and over again because youll get bored!
by watkinsc
Wed Oct 24, 2012 4:58 am
Forum: Running Zone
Topic: running shoes
Replies: 17
Views: 25223

Re: running shoes

I think it depends on how much running you are going to do - getting cheap equipment means it just wont last as long. AS per the comments on Chris McDouggal's 'born to run', have a read of this article http://www.gocaveman.co.uk/barefoot-shoes-good-or-bad/ . I would advise you to have a good read of...
by watkinsc
Wed Oct 24, 2012 4:48 am
Forum: Strength Training
Topic: Solid Rock Abs Pt. 1
Replies: 4
Views: 3809

Re: Solid Rock Abs Pt. 1

Impressive transformation!
by watkinsc
Fri Oct 12, 2012 5:16 am
Forum: Sports/Athletes
Topic: What sports would you consider to be safe and dangerous?
Replies: 15
Views: 26286

Re: What sports would you consider to be safe and dangerous?

Rugby looks physical but there are very few life threatening injuries. Obviously free climbing has a pretty high death rate - as does base jumping. Surfing can be very dangerous when you surf heavy waves above shallow reef (aka Teahupoo - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7woVTuN8k3c ) Obviously the ex...
by watkinsc
Fri Oct 12, 2012 5:08 am
Forum: Six Pack Abs
Topic: I can't get abs to show!
Replies: 10
Views: 15782

Re: I can't get abs to show!

You seem pretty set on your nutrition - try changing things up a bit, maybe lose the dairy?

In terms of exercise, are you running at a steady rate constantly? Try doing some sprint intervals or compound movements such as power cleans in the gym. It just takes time!
by watkinsc
Thu Oct 04, 2012 5:23 am
Forum: Workout Programs
Topic: Motivation!
Replies: 2
Views: 2077

Re: Motivation!

Yep variety is key. Also find a target to work to rather than jsut slogging it out in the gym everyday. Try something fun like rock climbing or surfing - if this is impossible then use your imagination!
by watkinsc
Thu Oct 04, 2012 5:21 am
Forum: Cardio Training
Topic: swimming faster with weight loss?
Replies: 4
Views: 5259

Re: swimming faster with weight loss?

Well I couldnt give you a definite answer as Im not a complete expert, I would expect so - expecially over middle distance swims as your cardiovascular system will be much better.
by watkinsc
Thu Oct 04, 2012 5:19 am
Forum: Running Zone
Topic: Tight Hamstrings
Replies: 3
Views: 7917

Re: Tight Hamstrings

Try stretching your glutes as well, whilst you are sitting in your chair at work, cross one leg so the ankle is resting on your opposite thigh, then lean forward. Overall flexibility should help loosen your hamstrings so dont neglect your quads, calves, lower back etc.
by watkinsc
Thu Oct 04, 2012 5:17 am
Forum: Weight Loss/Fat Loss
Topic: Need Help! With man boobs
Replies: 4
Views: 3242

Re: Need Help! With man boobs

It depends on how severe they are and whether you were overweight for a significant amount of time i.e. your skin might have stretched. 5 months is not a particularly long time so i would advise just keeping up with your training (1600 calories seems like not a lot!) and look to try and develop. Eve...
by watkinsc
Thu Oct 04, 2012 5:08 am
Forum: Strength Training
Topic: Building your body without shoulder muscles, how??
Replies: 7
Views: 5550

Re: Building your body without shoulder muscles, how??

Boss Man is correct, there is little point training only a specific part of your body as this will cause muscular imbalance and certain muscles will tighten - thus pulling you out of shape. advice would be to train with large compound movements to get an athletic build (you will still be muscly) wit...
by watkinsc
Wed Oct 03, 2012 5:28 am
Forum: Running Zone
Topic: favorite cross-training that complements running!
Replies: 2
Views: 5645

Re: favorite cross-training that complements running!

Anything that utilises other muscles and can help stretch and compliment running. I like swimming and yoga to help with muscle soreness but cycling for me has provided the greatest compliment and helped with running. However, be careful because this can lead to a very very tight IT band so use a foa...
by watkinsc
Wed Oct 03, 2012 5:21 am
Forum: Exercises
Topic: Do More Pullups?
Replies: 7
Views: 7704

Re: Do More Pullups?

With most exercises it is a case of training them and being patient. Keep good form. Also try weighted pullups to increase stregth or negative pull ups where you jump to the top and the slowly let yourself down. Do underhand ones as well to avoid muscular imbalance and do some bent over rows/bicep c...
by watkinsc
Wed Oct 03, 2012 5:17 am
Forum: Cardio Training
Topic: Elliptical & Treadmill
Replies: 5
Views: 7381

Re: Elliptical & Treadmill

I would do the eliptical after the treadmill, it will reduce the potential of injury because I doubt your running technique is spot on and as such, if you are tired from the eliptical and then go to the treadmill your form will be worse for a more high impact machine. Yep change it up - try circuit ...