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I started strength training 2 months ago and getting slightly discouraged. In the beginning I was taking progress photos weekly but not seeing a change so I stopped. I have felt a little more toned this week so decided to take a progress photo. But now discouraged seeing no difference between the first day I started.
Yea that makes sense. I just thought that since I had been working out before that maybe it would be faster to see a change. I’m also wondering how I know that I don’t need to change something I am doing if the change isn’t noticeable. I started playing around with my cardio workouts but not sure if I am overdoing it or not doing enough.
But definitely in this for the long haul. I have felt healthier and more confident overall so enjoying the lifestyle change.
Best part is your last sentence. Hard to put a price on “feeling healthier and more confident”. With these “fitness goals”, your efforts are showing success.
That makes sense. I almost feel like I’m overdoing it though. Have been feeling exhausted after. But I have been doing 2 rest days and just doing around 45 min workouts so not sure why I’m so low energy.
I took a 1 week break when I went on vacation and was able to lift more after I came back. Was shocked at the progress. But obviously can’t do that all the time.
Any recommendations ? Should I take my 2 days back to back for longer recovery?
That makes sense. I almost feel like I’m overdoing it though. Have been feeling exhausted after. But I have been doing 2 rest days and just doing around 45 min workouts so not sure why I’m so low energy.
I took a 1 week break when I went on vacation and was able to lift more after I came back. Was shocked at the progress. But obviously can’t do that all the time.
Any recommendations ? Should I take my 2 days back to back for longer recovery?
The second day after training can be the sorest. Since your back is bothering you one has to wonder how your form is. If you are using proper form the only soreness should be in the worked muscles. Proper form cannot be stressed enough. If you are on your own lifting I hope you are watching videos and using a mirror.
Learn more moves and mix up your workout.
Work you core! Find exercises for your core and work them in. It is the single most important body to work. Everything stems from there.
I say listen to your body... there is such a thing as overexercising. It's different for everyone.
What many people don't realize is that rest is when your muscles rebuild itself and that's when you get the gains.
However I also suspect that you aren't eating enough proper calories to help your muscles rebuild. Protein of course. But also make 100% sure that you fuel your workout with a proper pre exercise meal. Rest for 1 hr to digest, then workout. Drink lots of water during the workout esp if it's hot.
luckyme609 knows the goods. CORE is probably one of the most important part of you to strengthen. That's one reason why I never skip my leg days - heavy squats. After a year of consistent squats you will feel the difference in your stability and core strength.
I also agree with form. Don't worry about boasting about how heavy or how many reps. Concentrate on form. Control the weight. Slow and no jerking. That builds strength and muscle.
I say listen to your body... there is such a thing as overexercising. It's different for everyone.
What many people don't realize is that rest is when your muscles rebuild itself and that's when you get the gains.
However I also suspect that you aren't eating enough proper calories to help your muscles rebuild. Protein of course. But also make 100% sure that you fuel your workout with a proper pre exercise meal. Rest for 1 hr to digest, then workout. Drink lots of water during the workout esp if it's hot.
luckyme609 knows the goods. CORE is probably one of the most important part of you to strengthen. That's one reason why I never skip my leg days - heavy squats. After a year of consistent squats you will feel the difference in your stability and core strength.
I also agree with form. Don't worry about boasting about how heavy or how many reps. Concentrate on form. Control the weight. Slow and no jerking. That builds strength and muscle.
I have been doing around 1400 calories a day and aiming for 85g protein. I usually eat a late breakfast at like 1030 and then have a protein shake and go to the gym on my lunch break at 1230. Weekends I splurge a bit and don’t really count the calories or protein. But I still have been trying to make healthier choices.
I just recently added in core workouts at the end of my leg routine. Have been doing 10 min twice a week. Is that enough?
I think I do a decent job with my form. Don’t have a one on one trainer so I’m sure there are corrections I could make but I have looked at pics and videos online.
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