I’m a girl. Not ripped. Still surprised I could do it as I’m mostly a runner / cyclist but a stress fracture has me working on upper body and core more to make up for the lack of lower body exercises I can do rn Going to see how many I can do by the time I’m cleared to cycle again. Tc 300k
How do you all in tech manage to stay fit. I wonder if i should retire to just take care of my health. Though it seems like an extreme. During weekdays, considering the work stress i dont feel motivated to go to gym. There is some psychological resistance on weekdays. I do work outs on weekends as ...Read more
Lifting weights gets you stronger but please make sure you're paying attention to your mobility. That's the one thing that will keep you away from injury. Ensuring your tendons and muscles are strong, flexible to help support the weights you're moving. If not then you might as well sign up for physi...Read more
For me : I dont fit in most of Costco clothing items. Lowest size of jeans is 30 inch waist. Lowest size of underwear they carry in store is large size 😭
Is it normal to lose strength when in calorie deficit? For context, I’ve lost ~20lbs of pound (mostly fat according to dexa scan) in 4 months by being in a valore deficit + strength training. Initial body fat % was high so did a maintenance phase for 3 months to gain some muscle and then the calor...Read more
Looking for intermediate level badminton players in South Bay. Please let me know how you find a group to play with, if you are new in the area. #fitness #sports
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The other day in the gym I was hitting legs and during the hamstring curls I felt a sharp pain in my hamstring. There's no bruising or anything but it definitely hurts when I walk. I've never pulled anything before and have no idea what to do. Can someone lead me in the right direction here, please....Read more
Looking for any places with open games that take place during the day time/lunch in South Bay. Evenings are hard with kids. Looking for friendly games- no slide tackles. I see a few on meetups but most are weekends or evenings
Trying to get more lean. Age 36. Race Indian Height:172 cms or 5’ 8” Wt: 136.9 pounds Want to increase my muscle mass and lose my stomach fat. Tc 350k
Been strength training for 3 months now, the muscles on my arms are visibly growing. However, I am still not able to lift the same fully loaded grocery basket at ease. The next day after moving a furniture or any chores that relates to weight lifting, the arms are still sore. It felt like zero impr...Read more
Just got a new treadmill for my garage setup but keep getting static on it every minute. Tried putting a mat under it, tried changing shoes but not helping. Any pointers?
Looking for yoga studio recommendations, preferably near Campbell, San Jose, Saratoga, Santa Clara. Looking for Vinyasa, hot, and relaxing class types primarily. #fitness #yoga TC: 550k
Any recommendations? Mom uses android phone.
Previously did full body 4 days a week but feel like I need more volume to further grow. Monday - Upper 1: - Incline Bench Press - Deficit Pushup - Seated Row - Chest Supported T-Bar Row - Dumbbell Lateral Raise - Seated Alternating Bicep Curl - Dumbbell Skull Crushers Tuesday - Lower 1: - Back S...Read more
I started IF right at the start of the pandemic and slowly extended my feeding window until I got to OMAD about a year ago. As a female, I eat a LOT in one sitting as all my friends have told me. My diet is low-carb when I eat at home. When I eat out, I eat whatever I want. I believe this lifestyle ...Read more
Are there any good physical therapists in and around San Jose? Recently had a shoulder labrum repair surgery and I need to find myself some good physical therapist. (Got cigna insurance) Tried Breakthrough but they charge an additional 15$ saying service fee 🤷🏻♂️ #fitness #gym #therapy #recovery...Read more
Hi this is basic I know but I really want to know the best way to lose weight and gain muscle at the same time. Like how should my diet be or should I do like the keto diet? And as far as the gym I've just been doing little 20-30 minute workout videos on YouTube. So just lead me in the right directi...Read more
Some background. I had a prediabetic condition coming out of covid (A1C 5.9) and Once I realised I turned my life around and got it to 5.3 I did the following 1. calorie restriction 2. Strength training. 4X 3. HIIT 3X After that, I visited a Dietician upon request from a doctor. She had me bump up ...Read more