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    SKT
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    @mclaincausey
    Joined: 26 Aug 2019

    @mclaincausey 100% on IF. I don’t miss breakfast (usually) and I absolutely feel better during the day. The only thing I’m really starting to be conscious of now is to make sure I’m eating enough protein.

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      Dmart
      啓蒙家
      @mclaincausey
      Joined: 24 Mar 2021

      @mclaincausey I used to do IF for several years while I was not yet into endurance sports and rather lifting and playing American football. It helped me getting into single digit body fat percentages due to „skipping“ a meal (calorie in vs calorie out).
      And yes, it helps the body to utilise fat better as a fuel source, but don’t confuse fat burning efficiency with burning body fat. Fats and carbs are fuel sources, completely independent from your body fat.
      My diet changed to being more carb and protein focused since I fell like my body needs the energy on hard training days.

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        mclaincausey
        見習いボス
        Joined: 12 Apr 2013

        Yes they’re fuel, and you need fuel to work out. If you do fasted cardio, your body must look to glycogen or stored fat for fuel. Hopefully that will reduce body fat.

        Think it, be it.

        last edited by mclaincausey 26 May 2023, 15:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          EdH
          Iron Heart Deity
          Joined: 2 Jan 2022

          I did a 120 hour fast last year, which dropped 4kgs of fat (weight loss after re-feeding). I carried on weight training (with around 50% intensity compared to normal) and easy cardio (again, taking it easy - HR Zone 3 or the low-end of 4 for those that know what that means) throughout. Other than water, I had black coffee, 2x daily salts (one sachet during exercise, one in the evening), and that was it during the fast.

          It was effective, and after that keeping to a restricted eating window of 4 hours per day on most days since then has been an absolute doddle.

          Take the dive...

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            Brandrea
            Raw and Unwashed
            Joined: 19 Sept 2022

            My routine is simple. I workout, 5 days per week (45 min sessions) with light weights. I also walk 11000 steps a day (about 7km).

            The older I get, the more I focus on healthy diet.

            For me, flexibility and holding a healthy weight is something I’ve always been committed to.

            Last, AB’s are made in the kitchen and not in the gym as they say.

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              Matt
              見習いボス
              @Brandrea
              Joined: 4 Oct 2011

              @Brandrea said in In Fitness and in Health:

              Last, AB’s are made in the kitchen and not in the gym as they say.

              This is so true.

              However… brownies are also made in the kitchen so I’m torn.

              last edited by 28 May 2023, 21:24 B 1 Reply Last reply 28 May 2023, 23:50 Reply Quote 4
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                Brandrea
                Raw and Unwashed
                @Matt
                Joined: 19 Sept 2022

                @Matt brother from another mother😂

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                  flannel slut
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 21 Feb 2022

                  Mostly procrastinating my afternoon workout but wanted to share some of my favorite exercise accessories.

                  Airex Corona mat. You can use it for yoga (and it is advertised as such) but the extra foam makes for a very humbling experience -simple balancing poses are more challenging due to less stability. We love it for core workouts or any exercises that require you to be on the floor. The foam padding they use is more than worth the high price point.

                  Pso Rite. Both pieces are more or less mid evil torture devices. The black u shaped one is for loosening up the psoas muscle. I could not recommend looking into this more if you are experiencing tight hip flexors or a tight lower back. The hungry hippo teeth looking one is great for releasing muscle tension and knots around your traps/upper back.

                  Versa Grips. I never bought into wrist straps mostly because wraps were too much a hassle and just figured id get the added benefit of improving grip strength going wout. If you are experiencing grip failure before your target muscle burns out, give these a look. I find myself using for just about all my “pulling” exercises now.

                  IMG_7606.jpeg

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                    chrisjohnnick
                    Iron Heart Deity
                    Joined: 7 Jan 2021

                    I just recently got back into running again. Used to run long distance in high school and fizzled out with running semi regularly maybe 15 or so years ago. Also just picked up a punching bag and some gloves on the local used market.

                    I think I’m going to get into a regular routine that mixes running, biking, and boxing.

                    Wants List:
                    IHSH-20-Red, XL
                    IHSH-208-Indigo Kersey, L-XL
                    IHSH-254-Grey Kersey, L-XL
                    IHSW-45 Black, M
                    IH-526SV 21oz type III, 38 or 40
                    IH-777S-SB size 32
                    IH-777S-142 size 31 or 32

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                      Alex
                      IHUK Crew
                      Joined: 28 Sept 2009

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                      Trying to get some good reps at 30” as a warmup this morning

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                        SKT
                        見習いボス
                        Joined: 26 Aug 2019

                        Wondering if anyone has a treadmill recommendation? Just started doing a little research and have looked at Nordictrack, Sole and Peloton. Any information appreciated!

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                          Alex
                          IHUK Crew
                          @SKT
                          Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                          @SKT my gym has Technogym ones, which i highly recommend as you can also do things like simulated sled pushes/parachute runs etc which are great

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                            SKT
                            見習いボス
                            @Alex
                            Joined: 26 Aug 2019

                            @Alex thanks, will check them out. And those pushes would be a nice addition

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                              T4920
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                              @Alex
                              Joined: 27 Apr 2022

                              @Alex has the Iron Gym been popular with the crew since you set things up?

                              I can see you're looking in great shape 💪

                              “𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡.”

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                                Alex
                                IHUK Crew
                                @T4920
                                Joined: 28 Sept 2009

                                @T4920 thats sweet of you, if only it were true 😂 I spent most of May-July on the road in the US/EU and Japan/China so I have been piling on the weight from meals out too often, but have been back in the swing of things exercise wise for a month or so now

                                The gym is pretty popular, yes. 7 / 16 staff are using it regularly and 1 more is likely to 'join' next month.

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                                  T4920
                                  見習いボス
                                  @Alex
                                  Joined: 27 Apr 2022

                                  @Alex nah for real, I thought you were looking slimmer and more muscular in some recent pics on the WAYWT thread.

                                  Glad it's getting some use, looks like a great set up!

                                  I upped my cardio and started lifting again about three months ago because because I didn't like how I looked in some IH tees I bought.

                                  They look great now, but now I'm getting a bit too bulky for some of my smaller shirts! 😢

                                  Just can't win can ya...

                                  “𝑁𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑙𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑓𝑢𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑢𝑟𝑏 𝑦𝑜𝑢. 𝑌𝑜𝑢 𝑤𝑖𝑙𝑙 𝑚𝑒𝑒𝑡 𝑖𝑡, 𝑖𝑓 𝑦𝑜𝑢 ℎ𝑎𝑣𝑒 𝑡𝑜, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑠𝑎𝑚𝑒 𝑤𝑒𝑎𝑝𝑜𝑛𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑜𝑛 𝑤ℎ𝑖𝑐ℎ 𝑡𝑜𝑑𝑎𝑦 𝑎𝑟𝑚 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑎𝑔𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑝𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑒𝑛𝑡.”

                                  last edited by T4920 9 Jan 2024, 11:32 1 Sept 2024, 11:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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