On the end of September I will scale a mountain of more than 4000 meters. I'm a DYEL skeleton, but strength won't be a real problem, I figure, as I am a relatively experienced climber (indoors). However, it's necessary that I work on my condition, as I'm not (yet) accustomed to this kind of strenuous physical labor. For this reason, I set my mind on starting with jogging this week or the next, in order to improve my condition. However, it's also my goal to start getting fit, which makes me wonder, would it be better to, instead of focusing on running/condition until the end of next month, just start with a regular fitness workout, including running/condition.
I'm also interested in the fitness gear I should get, to be exact, the shoes. Would regular running shoes do the job if I start jogging now (I'm guessing trail-running), and will I still be able to use them later on when I decide going to the gym? Or should I get crossfit shoes immediately, and will I be able to use these both in and outdoors, also keeping in mind that I don't have much of a budget?
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Ryder Clark
just fucking stick to SL until the weight on the bar gets heavy. you can fuck off to some other program then but doing 3x8-10 with the bar is going to give you 0 results.
Benjamin Thompson
Should my shoulders be sore after doing dips or am I doing them incorrectly?
Logan King
Can someone explain to me why you need to eat to make gains, I understand you need protein to rebuild muscles, but what do carbs do for your gains?
Nathaniel Adams
Just got back from a 2 week surfing trip and can't complete my previous lifts, is this normal?
Noah Perry
dips hit front delts hard as fuck so yes.
Luke Cook
I just started lifting for the first time 3 months ago and I'm 60kg and 5'8". I've been eating more but I think that because of the lifting and increased activity that I'm doing, I haven't been gaining weight. I've actually been sitting right at 60kg for 3 months now.
My stats are improving every week. I know I'm skinny, but am I reducing potential strength gains by not eating a caloric surplus?
I'm not saying I refuse to eat a surplus, but I'm wondering if the 3 months of work I've done has really affected my progress that much?
Parker Baker
You're wasting your time if youre not eating at a surplus. Unless you're overweight already
Austin Thompson
Your body will just use the protein for energy if you're not getting more than your TDEE. Also you need carbs for muscle glycogen (the storage form of carbohydrates). Glycogen is the primary fuel your muscles use for energy production; therefore, optimizing glycogen stores is important.
Eli Perry
Have I really wasted my time though? As I said, I'm increasing my lifting stats every week. Therefore I'm getting stronger, right?
