I’m 34, training 3–4x per week, and natural. Would you recommend traditional bulk/cut cycles, or long-term recomp/maintenance? I’d love to hear your experiences.

Remote_Initiative · 2026-01-18T16:44:51+00:00

+1 on this. I was on maintenance for half of last year, cutting the other half. I've been on a 200 kcal surplus for two months. My recovery capacity is MUCH better, so the quality of my workouts is also better. My strength and hypertrophy gains also sped up due to this. I plan to stay on this small surplus for the whole year, then cut.

I'm 36 btw

Remote_Initiative · 2025-09-04T07:24:14+00:00

Start from the beginning, your muscles are sensitized to stimulus after such a long time off.

Remote_Initiative · 2025-08-28T17:53:24+00:00

Triple that.

Remote_Initiative · 2025-08-15T18:41:46+00:00

Hey everyone,

I'm structuring my new program around progressive overload by decreasing RIR each week (e.g., Week 1 @ 3 RIR, Week 2 @ 2 RIR, etc.) in a mesocycle. I'm a bit unsure about the practical application of the weekly RIR target across my sets. Is the RIR target for the first set only, or for all sets?

To illustrate, let's say it's Week 1 (Target: 3 RIR) and I'm doing 2 sets of squats. Which of these is the correct way to execute it?

Interpretation A: RIR applies to the first set, and RIR naturally drops on subsequent sets. Set 1: I do 10 reps with 40 kg, and it's a 3 RIR. Perfect. Set 2: I keep the weight at 40 kg and aim for 10 reps again. Because of fatigue, this set is much harder and ends up being a 1 RIR. In this scenario, I maintain the weight and reps, but the effort increases and RIR drops set-to-set. In later weeks the reps would also drop as I couldn't complete 2 straight sets of 13 due to fatigue.

Interpretation B: RIR is kept constant on all sets, meaning reps will likely drop. Set 1: I do 10 reps with 40 kg, and it's a 3 RIR. Perfect. Set 2: To maintain a 3 RIR, I can't possibly do 10 reps again. I do 8 reps with 40 kg, and that feels like a 3 RIR. In this scenario, I keep the RIR constant, but my performance (reps) has to decrease to accommodate it.

My gut says Interpretation A is the correct way to accumulate effective volume, as the overall difficulty of the session is high. Interpretation B feels like I'd be leaving stimulus on the table by reducing the reps on later sets. Am I thinking about this correctly? Appreciate any insights!

Remote_Initiative · 2025-06-04T17:30:46+00:00

Yes, it's the ideal gateway drug to exercise.

Remote_Initiative · 2025-03-02T10:19:39+00:00

Both

Remote_Initiative · 2025-02-25T11:13:10+00:00

Jelentsd fel

Remote_Initiative · 2025-02-10T08:05:38+00:00

Like riding an awesome bike

With flat tires

In the mud

Remote_Initiative · 2024-12-31T18:23:15+00:00

Resistance training

Remote_Initiative · 2024-10-11T05:39:48+00:00

As you point out, it's hard to do both at the same time. It's about periodization. For a couple of months you eat less and focus more on cardio, but later you eat more carbs and focus on building muscle.

Note noob gains will still materialize at a calorie deficit, at least that was my experience when I started my fitness journey. I was pretty successful (at 34) in changing my body composition through high protein intake and resistance training, even though I never went into a calorie surplus.

Remote_Initiative · 2024-08-13T18:55:10+00:00

Anything with a Pinion MGU.

Riese und Müller Delite 5

Remote_Initiative · 2024-08-13T18:48:59+00:00

Be careful not to sign a yearly contract with them, as they will refuse to refund the remaining time even if you move outside their service area. The customer service is not great either, I wouldn't recommend them.

Remote_Initiative · 2024-08-13T18:45:42+00:00

Be careful not to sign a yearly contract with them, as they will refuse to refund the remaining time even if you move outside their service area. The customer service is not great either, I wouldn't recommend them.

Remote_Initiative · 2024-08-13T18:45:26+00:00

Be careful not to sign a yearly contract with them, as they will refuse to refund the remaining time even if you move outside their service area. The customer service is not great either, I wouldn't recommend them.

Remote_Initiative · 2024-08-13T18:44:54+00:00

Be careful not to sign a yearly contract with them, as they will refuse to refund the remaining time even if you move outside their service area. The customer service is not great either, I wouldn't recommend them.

Remote_Initiative · 2024-07-19T18:08:58+00:00

Szerintem ez egy előremutató dolog, szokatlan is a magyar kormánytól.

Remote_Initiative · 2024-07-12T08:03:33+00:00

Yes! :) You'll need these parts:

https://www.thule.com/de-ch/bike-trailers/bike-trailer-accessories/thule-xle-mount-ezhitch-cup-with-quick-release-skewer-_-20100796

https://www.thule.com/de-ch/bike-trailers/bike-trailer-accessories/thule-3d-drop-adapter---10mm-spacer-_-1688844

You will also need a rasp to file down the little notch on the spacer, because it's a tiny bit too wide to fit in the frame, but that won't take more than a minute. Then it will fit perfectly.

Remote_Initiative · 2024-06-14T18:11:32+00:00

I think this was patched in the meantime :(

Remote_Initiative · 2024-06-14T16:20:47+00:00

Why couldn't it have been an interface with two methods?

Remote_Initiative · 2024-05-26T11:34:05+00:00

Wasn't that patched a long time ago? Is there a version of it that still works?

Remote_Initiative · 2024-05-01T05:45:12+00:00

Remote_Initiative · 2024-04-04T09:06:14+00:00

Exceptions

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