Latest topics from fitnessandlifestyle.co.uk http://www.fitnessandlifestyle.co.uk/index.php Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:14:16 +0000 60 http://www.fitnessandlifestyle.co.uk/topic/6574-a-student-in-need/
I'm doing a survey for my BA degree and I need 120 UK residents to complete my survey. No idea how I'm gonna get such a big number of valid responses, therefore forwarding the link to your friends, friends of friends and relatives will be highly appreciated!

I know, at this time of the year everyone is asking to fill out their surveys, but unis don't really give us a choice =) If this was up to me I wouldn't bother you, but it's not, so your help would be appreciated big time =)

It won't take long, I tried to keep it short.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SLDNNV6

Thank you for your time and have a wonderful day!!]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:14:16 +0000 http://www.fitnessandlifestyle.co.uk/topic/6574-a-student-in-need/ http://www.fitnessandlifestyle.co.uk/topic/6572-in-need-of-help/ Hey guys and girls, first post on here.

This time last year, I weighed 146kg, since then I have joined a gym and by doing cardio and changing my eating habits I have dropped to 107kg. However, as i have not been doing and weights, I am still very flabby and looking to tighten and tone up for a lads holiday at the end of June.

What weight exercises should I be doing?, and can anyone recommend good supplements I should also be taking?

Thanks for any advice you can give.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:27:03 +0000 http://www.fitnessandlifestyle.co.uk/topic/6572-in-need-of-help/ http://www.fitnessandlifestyle.co.uk/topic/6571-rest-periods/
Something that I dont quite understand is rest periods, ive seen some people advising 3 days a week of training,MWF and having TTSS to rest, however I have alot of time and ive been going 5 times a week.

I have split my workout into specific areas, arms and chest, back and abs, shoulders and legs, doing only only 2 areas a session, so I have 2 days rest between the same workout.

Is this what is meant by a rest period? Is it resting specific muscles or resting completely from any work out?

Just one other thing, how long should I rest between sets? Ive been doing 30 seconds but im really struggling with fatigue on a weight that I can really easily lift.



Thanks, Liam.]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:28:07 +0000 http://www.fitnessandlifestyle.co.uk/topic/6571-rest-periods/ http://www.fitnessandlifestyle.co.uk/topic/6570-trouble-eating-trying-to-add-muscle/

I recently joined my local gym with a goal to add alot of muscle, I dont have any problems with the training but I cant get my head around how much food I need to eat to see muscle gains.

Im a really bad eater, usually skip breakfeast, have a small lunch and eat my dinner really late on, I probably eat close to 2000 -2500 calories a day.

Is there anyway I can keep my current diet but use, shakes, bars etc before and after my workout and would I see any results, Ive read some articles suggesting 5-6 meals which I simply dont have organisational skills to do so.

If its any use im roughly 6'3" and weigh 14 stone.



Cheers, Liam.]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:42:59 +0000 http://www.fitnessandlifestyle.co.uk/topic/6570-trouble-eating-trying-to-add-muscle/ http://www.fitnessandlifestyle.co.uk/topic/6569-recovery-drink-supplements/
I am looking for a supplement to aid in recovery after exercise. I play badminton 2/3 times a week, rugby twice a week and go to the gym when I can. I don't want to bulk up as being too big will interfere with movement when I play badminton but I also don't want to lose weight either as I play rugby. After exercise I have sore knees and muscle fatigue is a problem.

What can you recommend? I was looking at recovermax but that seems to be for extreme exercise like triathletes etc plus it is very expensive. I have just bought powerbar recovery and have read on the forums that glutamine and glucosamine are good supplements to take.

Thanks in advance]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:12:00 +0000 http://www.fitnessandlifestyle.co.uk/topic/6569-recovery-drink-supplements/ http://www.fitnessandlifestyle.co.uk/topic/6567-uneven-chest-muscles/
This has built up a pretty large peck on my right side from all the strumming with nothing on the left side.

I was wondering if anyone knew the best way I could even them out. I've got a set of dumb bells that go up to 4.5kg and something I can use as a bench.

My idea is to get some protein powder stuff (while it's half price) and do as many chest strengthening exercises after taking it but I don't know a thing about fitness really.

Cheers if anyone can help!]]> Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:43:54 +0000 http://www.fitnessandlifestyle.co.uk/topic/6567-uneven-chest-muscles/ http://www.fitnessandlifestyle.co.uk/topic/6565-please-help/
I need to lose 2 stone to get down to my recommended weight for my age/ hight. And I know that everyone says to eat healthily but a lot of it will make me sick. I have the worst gag reflecAndrew dentist says that she has never seen one as bad as mine) and food textures make me gag and ifeel like I am going to be sick (I do love fruit though). I also rearly feel hungry (today I didn't eat until 2:30 and wasn't hungry but ate because everyone else was)

There is no way that I would have the confidance to go to a gum but I do have the wii that l try to use about 3/4 a week.

I also walk every where but I think my body is used to it by now

Can anyone recommend anything that could help]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:15:58 +0000 http://www.fitnessandlifestyle.co.uk/topic/6565-please-help/ http://www.fitnessandlifestyle.co.uk/topic/6563-desperate-for-some-help-please/
My name is Stéphanie,

I am a student in my final year of Fashion Technology at Heriot Watt University School of Textiles.
I have developed a survey to benefit my dissertation.
My subject is an Investigation of the male "Athletic" body type in relation to the shirt fit.
There seems to be an issue around sizing and styles of shirts available in the High Street/shirt specialist to cater for more muscular/naturally broad shouldered bodies.

The survey is for male only, takes around 10 minutes and I would greatly appreciate if any would be willing to take part by answering few simple questions.

This is a private research, No need to be fashion experts!

Simply click on the link below and follow the instructions.
https://www.survey.b...hleticbodytype/

Feel free to pass it on as well!!

This survey has been developed under supervision.
This post has also been approved by the forum administration.


If you wish to have more information please to contact me!

Thank you very much,
Kind Regards Stéphanie


]]> Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:50:30 +0000 http://www.fitnessandlifestyle.co.uk/topic/6563-desperate-for-some-help-please/ http://www.fitnessandlifestyle.co.uk/topic/6560-advice-please/ In between times I kept on running 2 or 3 times a week, 15 minutes here, 20 minutes there.
Very soon after starting my regime I noticed that my left knee had become slightly sore. I thought this was normal and that given time my body would adjust and it wouldn't be a problem. When it didn't go away after a couple of months I went to see my doctor who just suggested it was probably a minor cartilage problem and nothing too worry about. She recommended gentle stretching exercises so I tried this combined with a bit of yoga hoping it would it would have the desired effect. I t didn't and the soreness of the knee got no better.
I have just recently stepped up my activity at the gym spending a good 40 minutes the last three days working out on the treadmill and the bike. Result, I am incredibly sore and stiff and the knee is worse than ever. I guess I have overdone it but once I get into a workout I really start to enjoy it and keep thinking of how many extra calories I will bun if I prolong my session by 5 or 10 minutes each time.
I have recently put on a lot of weight and now am about 18 stone 6lbs. I am 6 feet tall, nearly 46 years of age. I don't look that heavy but no doubt about it I am clinically obese and I hate it.
I am now really worried that I may have done some serious damage to my knee and I am finding it incredibly difficult to bend (something which is required in my line of work) . Even walking is difficult and sometimes I have a noticeable limp and can not move with the same freedom as before. I am going to see my GP next week but they don't even give you a proper examination.
In the meantime, I don't know whether I should resume my activities at the gym or not.
I worry that I may have arthritis or that i have seriously damaged my joints by putting too much pressure on them too quickly.
Sorry for the long post, any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Rob.]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:40:34 +0000 http://www.fitnessandlifestyle.co.uk/topic/6560-advice-please/ http://www.fitnessandlifestyle.co.uk/topic/6556-vibration-plate-use/ ,

i'd like to buy a vibration plate but I was wondering if the use of the platform makes it less effective with time.
I mean, after the muscles have been trained for 2,3 or 4 months do they will grow/stimulate using the same vibration plate or you will have to use a new equipment more powerful (waste of money!!!)?

to be clear, if u'r training your biceps with some weights just after a month you need to increase the weight or at least you need to exercise for more time to get tired in the same way.]]> Fri, 17 Feb 2012 06:18:58 +0000 http://www.fitnessandlifestyle.co.uk/topic/6556-vibration-plate-use/