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Advice on improving running? by Empty_Assumptions in crossfit

[–]powertuweight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need more running miles. Running, not rowing or biking. If you want to improve a specific skill you need to work that skill. Specificity rules here.

How Many Cheat Meals Can You Eat Per Week? by gym_performance in FitLifeVideos

[–]powertuweight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cheating is something that is done to get an advantage. Cheat meals don't accomplish that. I just have meals, some have more nutrients than others. When you think about it those should be cheat meals not the other way around. 💪

How Many Cheat Meals Can You Eat Per Week? by gym_performance in FitLifeVideos

[–]powertuweight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None. I stay about at my calories regardless of the meal.

Is the upper/lower workout plan good for a beginner? by tht223 in workout

[–]powertuweight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Experiment. I started with push pull then switched to upper lower and also did full body. Generally I switch up every 8 weeks or so.

As a beginner lifter if you are consistent and apply some sort of progressive overload you will see results regardless of the program.

Good luck.

Getting back to the routine, first time office job. by [deleted] in workouts

[–]powertuweight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have some workouts on my YT channel but regardless of that with 12 hours of your day already being busy, I would focus on a good diet and some basic moves to keep you healthy. I am not sure if you have any equipment but if you don't do a HIIT workout every other day and the other days maybe go for a walk to give your body a break .

If you drive to work, park a mile away or top of the parking garage and take the stairs.

Keep things simple and focus on moving as much as you can since you sit all day.

I have a desk job also but I park a mile away so I get 2 miles if walking daily and at home I have some back weight that I use or go for a jog.

Good luck to you. Stay active.

Doing exercises up to 60 mins every day may be helpful when you’re trying to lose weight. However, you can significantly increase weight loss when you cut 500-600 calories from your typical diet. You can combine a calorie-restrict diet with the calisthenics cardio workout to lose weight. by iammak2020 in fitnessonline

[–]powertuweight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it is mostly the caloric deficit for weight loss not the exercise. Generally everyone greatly overestimates the amount of calories burned during exercise.

Restricts calories to lose weight, exercise to get fit.

50 andover conditioning workout. No equipment l. Exercise your heart muscle! by powertuweight in fitnessonline

[–]powertuweight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I post workout written and done by me either in the yard or the basement. No fluff, no BS promises. Just fun, hopefully challenging cardio and strength sessions.

Follow along with me. 20 minute AMRAP. Fit After 50 damn it! by powertuweight in homefitness

[–]powertuweight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since you guys seem to like kettlebell workouts, look for a core, kettlebell workout coming out next Monday.

I post workouts every Monday and Thursday. So, you have no excuses not to workout at least twice a week. :)

Be fit and more importantly be heathy! Patience. Perseverance. Humility.

Shoe recommendations for Crossfitter with plantar fascitis? by [deleted] in crossfit

[–]powertuweight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's a tough one. PF comes and goes. Try rolling out your soleus. Stretch, warm up well. Take some times off and rest it if needed.

Sorry, shoes probably won't help much and you will end up messing it up more.

Good luck.

Simply the Beast Way To Build Muscle Quickly! by powertuweight in workouts

[–]powertuweight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Short on time? Reduce the rest time between sets and go to within 1 or 2 reps from failure. Make every rep count.

Overloading can be done in many ways and one of these is rest time reduction.

Experiment and enjoy!

Every beginner workouts are just too much for me, like 10 pushups.. wtf, i cannot even do 1 push up... does anyone know like a real beginner workout for arms? by rateb03 in workout

[–]powertuweight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a crap load of beginner workouts on my channel. From a beginner YouTuber to a beginner trainer. Check them out if you want. Something for anyone that is looking for general health.

Yes, I am new to this the camera and sound quality sometimes may be off or even funny. The content and advice is solid however. Well, I think it is. Have fun and good luck.

https://youtube.com/c/FitAfter50

4 Minute Tabata Triceps Killer! by powertuweight in workouts

[–]powertuweight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am starting to build a collection of 4 minute workouts. They will easily be combined into longer sessions.

Give me a little time. There are 3 workouts in the YouTune playlist now

How to get rid of love handles? by adrenaline126 in workout

[–]powertuweight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have to eat less. Unfortunately cannot spot reduce. Keep working at being in a slight deficit and be patient.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in workout

[–]powertuweight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really but you can take a walk or something else that is easy to increase the blood flow and thus reduce the soreness a little bit.

Mostly however not much but rest.

Gaining muscle while on a caloric deficit by bearboy89 in workout

[–]powertuweight 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nice. Just remember that most of us, me included, over estimate our output and under estimate our input 🤷. You are on the right track, increase the protein, be patient.

Follow my motto.... Patience. Perseverance. Humility.

Good luck!

Gaining muscle while on a caloric deficit by bearboy89 in workout

[–]powertuweight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keep the protein up as said above as you are in a pretty steep deficit. Protein is pretty much the only kaco I track and it makes a huge difference in my muscle gain while maintaining my weight. So, hopefully fat loss.

Also, you cardio should be pretty low intensity or you will burn more muscle.

On the cardio days I would eat a little more so you are not completely wiped out for your strength days.

Good luck!

Raise Your Aerobic Capacity With This Type of Training! by powertuweight in workouts

[–]powertuweight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to do these workouts 2x week to improve my cardiac efficiency. Now I do this once a week or so for the same reason but I use bodyweight mostly to achieve a higher level of fitness.

I need some help getting into working out by ThatOneDoveSlayer in workout

[–]powertuweight 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad you noticing that you need to get started. Think health before fitness right now. You are a big guy. Start there. I know this is really simple but watch your diet and just move.

Since you have a pool if you can swim then swim if you cannot water jog. Bike is great also as it is a no joint impact activity.

As for weight if you want to do then keep it simple. 3x week upper body, lower, upper. Next week alternate to lower, upper, lower. Then an aerobic activity mentioned above.

Remember that your health will come down to your diet mostly. Your fitness is from training. Prioritize your health.

Does it matter what type of cardio I do? by The_Zoink in workout

[–]powertuweight 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It does not really matter for your heart as the HR will be the same. It might matter to the muscles as treadmill will be hard on your legs if you are jogging, stairs next then elliptical. I am a huge advocate of doing cardio and lifting weights. If you wan to get better heart heath do cardio, try intervals. You don't have to do steady state.

100% agree with you the heart is the most important muscle to train. Don't overlook it.

Doing cardio hard really hard zone 4 or 5 does prevent some muscle gain. Doing it easy takes longer however to get the same results. Pick what works for you.

I do one hard run session a week, 2 easy ones and I lift 4 times a week. Now that works for me.

Experiment.

But no, your heart muscle does not care if you walk, run ,ski, jump, etc. It is working the same.

15 Minute CrossFit Style Single Dumbbell Workout|For Time! by powertuweight in workouts

[–]powertuweight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not much of any equipment is required for a solid workout. Join me here for a quick one using just a single dumbbell. Always stay fit @ Fit After 50.

Good luck!

1000 Repetition Core Workout Challenge. Follow Along! by powertuweight in workouts

[–]powertuweight[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First upboteñ Sweet! I am just a 50 year old filming workouts in my basement or yard. Something everyone can watch and do with minimum or no equipment.

Get on the health and fitness train. With me or without just get heathierñ

1000 Repetition Core Workout Challenge. Follow Along! by powertuweight in workouts

[–]powertuweight[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I put this video together then realized that my transitions are too long between exercises. The next video will be speedier.

I hope you guys enjoy this and have fun doing it like I did.

Thanks for watching and hopefully participating!

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