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What exercise do you force yourself to do despite hating it? Or do you do that "exercise should be fun so I only do what I enjoy" hippy dippy bullshit  | |||
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"BSS are the work of the devil, but also massively effective, so they'd get my vote too! " They even sound menacing  | |||
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"Another vote for Bulgarian Split Squats here. Especially when I put pauses in them, or go with a really slow tempo. "I did them for the first time today and tried the slow tempo, it was agony | |||
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"A good question; I’m not so keen on leg work as a whole but nonetheless feel compelled to perform it (physique balance and all that after all) As regards my most disliked exercise though; static holds such as planks and L-sits which I find rather tedious to be honest. " Never skip leg day I tried the L-sits and held it for all of 3 seconds | |||
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"Chest fly gets my vote, can barely lift my arms the next day " Low to high ones I find the worst. I like normal chest fly's as I really like feeling that burn  | |||
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"Is it weird that I enjoy Bulgarian Split Squats?  "Yes, next you're going to say you like lunges too | |||
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"Towing the prowler behind my wheelchair. Really makes my crappy left shoulder scream "Don't think I'm aware of that exercise. What does it involve? | |||
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"How long did it take to see results OP? How many sets and reps do you do? " I only did them for the first time today as part of a new program I'm doing. I did 3 sets with 15 reps on each leg with only 12kg dumbbells. | |||
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"Burpees" Ooooh that's a good one. Try a burpee into a box jump if you really hate yourself | |||
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"Burpees Ooooh that's a good one. Try a burpee into a box jump if you really hate yourself "My PT had me do those on Monday. Still feeling them today | |||
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I hate any shoulder excercises and hamstring curls. Leg extensions fucking hurt too but I kinda enjoy the quad burn after. | |||
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"Burpees Ooooh that's a good one. Try a burpee into a box jump if you really hate yourself "Burpees into box jumps are the work of the devil | |||
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"Towing the prowler behind my wheelchair. Really makes my crappy left shoulder scream
Don't think I'm aware of that exercise. What does it involve?"I'm sure you've never done gym in a wheelchair! 
You know the prowler? The sled thingy that people load with weights and push along the floor? I can't do that so I attach it behind my wheelchair and tow it instead. I've towed 100kg behind the chair as a max, we usually do 6-8 reps (there and back on the indoor track = one rep). | |||
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"Double paused deadlifts. Vile on so many levels. But yeh, Bulgarians kick your ass big time. " Oooo, she comes in with another doozy right there. | |||
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"It's a whole different language on this thread. If I look up Bulgarian wotsits will I be shocked or is it safe to Google? " Perfectly safe, in fact you might enjoy the view of you like seeing legs working hard. | |||
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"Burpees" Oh, I love the odd burpee set! Though not in the way they were used as punishment in school PE lessons by some perverse teacher! But thinking of vile cardio finishers, just get me off the air bike as quickly as you can! | |||
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Use to be able to do 55kg seated shoulder presses (for reps).
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"It's a whole different language on this thread. If I look up Bulgarian wotsits will I be shocked or is it safe to Google? Perfectly safe, in fact you might enjoy the view of you like seeing legs working hard. " It also looks doable! I might give it a go, thanks OP and KS. | |||
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 of the BSS, you’ll doubtless also absolutely adore pistol squats….
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"For ’fans’ of the BSS, you’ll doubtless also absolutely adore pistol squats….
You’re more than welcome "Stick em up ya bum! | |||
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"For ’fans’ of the BSS, you’ll doubtless also absolutely adore pistol squats….
You’re more than welcome
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"Burpees Ooooh that's a good one. Try a burpee into a box jump if you really hate yourself "Just about to say box jump burpees | |||
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"Anything that involves my arms. I find all the leg stuff pretty easy. " Until I get you riding harder then ever. | |||
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"Burpees Ooooh that's a good one. Try a burpee into a box jump if you really hate yourself
My PT had me do those on Monday.
Still feeling them today"Haven't done them in a while as I don't do circuit training but the nightmares persist | |||
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"500 hunder sit up drop sets from 20kg 100 at 20kg drop 5kg off Back in 100 at 15kg drop 5 off 100 at 10kg drop 5 off 100 at 5kg drop 5 off 100 with nothing Good luck movieing afterwards " Yeah, I'm not doing any of that | |||
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"I love lunges. Am I weird? I hate any shoulder excercises and hamstring curls. Leg extensions fucking hurt too but I kinda enjoy the quad burn after. "Yes, you are weird I wasn't a fan of shoulders either as they used to give out so quickly! First 7 reps, easy, struggle on the 8th and then dead on the 9th | |||
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"Double paused deadlifts. Vile on so many levels. But yeh, Bulgarians kick your ass big time. " Had to Google double pause deadlifts, I think my back gave out just watching it | |||
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"Towing the prowler behind my wheelchair. Really makes my crappy left shoulder scream
Don't think I'm aware of that exercise. What does it involve?
I'm sure you've never done gym in a wheelchair!
You know the prowler? The sled thingy that people load with weights and push along the floor? I can't do that so I attach it behind my wheelchair and tow it instead. I've towed 100kg behind the chair as a max, we usually do 6-8 reps (there and back on the indoor track = one rep). "Ahhh I didn't know what you meant by the prowler but I get what you mean now. 100kg is amazing to pull using just your wheelchair and arms though | |||
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"Anything that involves my arms. I find all the leg stuff pretty easy. Until I get you riding harder then ever. "These beauts are ridiculous at the minute. Nothing can tire them out. I've run 23 miles in the last 4 days and they feel fresh. | |||
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"Burpees Oh, I love the odd burpee set! Though not in the way they were used as punishment in school PE lessons by some perverse teacher! But thinking of vile cardio finishers, just get me off the air bike as quickly as you can!" And the stairmaster after a leg workout | |||
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Use to be able to do 55kg seated shoulder presses (for reps).
Currently can only do 25kg "Sucks when that happens but I'm sure you'll build back up to it eventually | |||
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"Oooo I do hate Bulgarian split squats but they’re very effective! I hate most stuff above my head, over head walking lunges with a sand bag "It's always the things we hate that are most effective haha. I did the walking lunges with a sandbag too before this program and that always left me in a heap after | |||
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"It's a whole different language on this thread. If I look up Bulgarian wotsits will I be shocked or is it safe to Google? Perfectly safe, in fact you might enjoy the view of you like seeing legs working hard. It also looks doable! I might give it a go, thanks OP and KS." You thanking us now but... | |||
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"I also have another horror in my current program. The ‘Good Morning’! My hamstrings feel like concrete at the moment "I've heard of good mornings but never tried them with a barbell as always thought I'd just fall forward | |||
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"For ’fans’ of the BSS, you’ll doubtless also absolutely adore pistol squats….
You’re more than welcome "Oh what fresh hell is this? | |||
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"Towing the prowler behind my wheelchair. Really makes my crappy left shoulder scream
Don't think I'm aware of that exercise. What does it involve?
I'm sure you've never done gym in a wheelchair!
You know the prowler? The sled thingy that people load with weights and push along the floor? I can't do that so I attach it behind my wheelchair and tow it instead. I've towed 100kg behind the chair as a max, we usually do 6-8 reps (there and back on the indoor track = one rep).
Ahhh I didn't know what you meant by the prowler but I get what you mean now. 100kg is amazing to pull using just your wheelchair and arms though "It's me (over 90kg), plus the chair (15kg) plus the prowler (no idea of weight) PLUS 100kg in plates. So my shoulders/arms are moving over 200kg in total weight. The chair doesn't move unless I move it. | |||
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"Anything that involves my arms. I find all the leg stuff pretty easy. " I was the same, but was mostly down to ego. I hated the idea of leg pressing 100kg but then only curling 6kg dumbbells | |||
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"Reverse kegels.... "Those seem fairly easy | |||
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"I walk now and then and drink from a big coffee cup, it's a gruelling workout regime but I get through it " Thoughts and prayers are with you  | |||
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"Oooo I do hate Bulgarian split squats but they’re very effective! I hate most stuff above my head, over head walking lunges with a sand bag
It's always the things we hate that are most effective haha. I did the walking lunges with a sandbag too before this program and that always left me in a heap after "Walking lunges are the best! I do sets of short and long stride ones until my legs won't do anymore . | |||
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"None, I only do exercise I enjoy "Always one isn't there? Get outta here with your positive attitude towards exercise | |||
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"Why are they Bulgarian?? Discovered in Bulgaria by some serious pain seeker" Good question, along with the Romanian Deadlifts, the Eastern Europeans just seem to want to cause everyone pain | |||
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"Why are they Bulgarian?? Discovered in Bulgaria by some serious pain seeker Good question, along with the Romanian Deadlifts, the Eastern Europeans just seem to want to cause everyone pain "Russian twists | |||
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"Along came the Bulgarian Split Squats
What exercise do you force yourself to do despite hating it? Or do you do that "exercise should be fun so I only do what I enjoy" hippy dippy bullshit "Far from a hippy but yeah I only do exercises that I enjoy. | |||
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"Towing the prowler behind my wheelchair. Really makes my crappy left shoulder scream
Don't think I'm aware of that exercise. What does it involve?
I'm sure you've never done gym in a wheelchair!
You know the prowler? The sled thingy that people load with weights and push along the floor? I can't do that so I attach it behind my wheelchair and tow it instead. I've towed 100kg behind the chair as a max, we usually do 6-8 reps (there and back on the indoor track = one rep).
Ahhh I didn't know what you meant by the prowler but I get what you mean now. 100kg is amazing to pull using just your wheelchair and arms though
It's me (over 90kg), plus the chair (15kg) plus the prowler (no idea of weight) PLUS 100kg in plates. So my shoulders/arms are moving over 200kg in total weight. The chair doesn't move unless I move it."That's a good point, I guess there's no real momentum for you to generate unless your arms do all the work. | |||
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"For ’fans’ of the BSS, you’ll doubtless also absolutely adore pistol squats….
You’re more than welcome
Oh what fresh hell is this? " You’ll love them - trust me
If balance is a problem initially (as most people report as one lowers right down), gently stabilise by laying one hand on the back of a chair to begin with.
Either way, the leg misery - er…I mean, ‘strain’ is the delightful same…. | |||
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"Oooo I do hate Bulgarian split squats but they’re very effective! I hate most stuff above my head, over head walking lunges with a sand bag
It's always the things we hate that are most effective haha. I did the walking lunges with a sandbag too before this program and that always left me in a heap after
Walking lunges are the best! I do sets of short and long stride ones until my legs won't do anymore ."We get it, you're a masochist | |||
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"Skipping: despite the fact that up and down the country little girls in playgrounds can sing whilst doing this, I can't do it. I have dysfunctional breathing, which means my abdomen is trying to tear itself from my ribs, during the landing and jumping phases. The breathing is ridiculously shallow and high. Just like a badly setup timing belt on a car engine, it is very inefficient and causes more problems than it should. How does it feel? Bloody painful. I'd rather do the plank, as that's dead easy and I enjoy that one." Planks always make me feel like I'm dying even though I've got good core strength | |||
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"Burpees and jogging in the warm up at the circuit class I go to. "Circuits are really great for cardio but burpees can do one! | |||
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"BSS, then an assault bike AMRAP finisher, leaves me feeling very ropey " I think that would make anyone need a sit down | |||
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"Along came the Bulgarian Split Squats
What exercise do you force yourself to do despite hating it? Or do you do that "exercise should be fun so I only do what I enjoy" hippy dippy bullshit
Far from a hippy but yeah I only do exercises that I enjoy. "That bit was only tongue in cheek but glad you found something you always enjoy doing. Not even a axercise you slightly dislike? | |||
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"For ’fans’ of the BSS, you’ll doubtless also absolutely adore pistol squats….
You’re more than welcome
Oh what fresh hell is this?
You’ll love them - trust me
If balance is a problem initially (as most people report as one lowers right down), gently stabilise by laying one hand on the back of a chair to begin with.
Either way, the leg misery - er…I mean, ‘strain’ is the delightful same…. "Yes, I will definitely do those. I promise I won't avoid them like the plague in my next leg day | |||
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"They don't bother me actually. Hate burpees with a passion." Pointless exercise, made popular by Joe Wicks | |||
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"Skipping: despite the fact that up and down the country little girls in playgrounds can sing whilst doing this, I can't do it. I have dysfunctional breathing, which means my abdomen is trying to tear itself from my ribs, during the landing and jumping phases. The breathing is ridiculously shallow and high. Just like a badly setup timing belt on a car engine, it is very inefficient and causes more problems than it should. How does it feel? Bloody painful. I'd rather do the plank, as that's dead easy and I enjoy that one." Ouch! That really sucks and it's easy to forget to regulate your normal breathing during exercises, let alone if you have problems. Is there anything that can help? | |||
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"I find pistol squats harder than Bulgarian. Elevated pike press is probably the exercise I least enjoy. For now anyway." Just googled the elevated pike press. What the hell is that?! | |||
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"Hippy dippy bullshit all the way "Pffft boring, everyone know you need to power through exercises you hate to get swole bro | |||
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"I like to squat  J x "I can tell, mind letting me check your form? | |||
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"They don't bother me actually. Hate burpees with a passion." Another vote for Burpees! Correct, they do suck | |||
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"I find pistol squats harder than Bulgarian. Elevated pike press is probably the exercise I least enjoy. For now anyway." Have you tried handstand push ups? You’ll love ‘em (I may be lying through my teeth however….) | |||
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 I tend to avoid them now as I'm avoiding loading my lumbar as much as possible So reverse flyes are probably my worst ones now, just a horrendous burning with such a low weight
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"I find pistol squats harder than Bulgarian. Elevated pike press is probably the exercise I least enjoy. For now anyway. Just googled the elevated pike press. What the hell is that?! "I do them with my feet on a big gym ball just for a little extra sadism | |||
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"I find pistol squats harder than Bulgarian. Elevated pike press is probably the exercise I least enjoy. For now anyway. Have you tried handstand push ups? You’ll love ‘em (I may be lying through my teeth however….) "Yeah I do those too but they're sort of satisfying. Pike presses are just work | |||
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"Along came the Bulgarian Split Squats
What exercise do you force yourself to do despite hating it? Or do you do that "exercise should be fun so I only do what I enjoy" hippy dippy bullshit
Far from a hippy but yeah I only do exercises that I enjoy.
That bit was only tongue in cheek but glad you found something you always enjoy doing. Not even a axercise you slightly dislike? "Nah I only do alot of walking, some core strength, balance and weights. I dropped burpees and all the stuff I didn't enjoy years back. | |||
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"Skipping: despite the fact that up and down the country little girls in playgrounds can sing whilst doing this, I can't do it. I have dysfunctional breathing, which means my abdomen is trying to tear itself from my ribs, during the landing and jumping phases. The breathing is ridiculously shallow and high. Just like a badly setup timing belt on a car engine, it is very inefficient and causes more problems than it should. How does it feel? Bloody painful. I'd rather do the plank, as that's dead easy and I enjoy that one. Planks always make me feel like I'm dying even though I've got good core strength "Let's swap: I'll do your planks... | |||
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"Skipping: despite the fact that up and down the country little girls in playgrounds can sing whilst doing this, I can't do it. I have dysfunctional breathing, which means my abdomen is trying to tear itself from my ribs, during the landing and jumping phases. The breathing is ridiculously shallow and high. Just like a badly setup timing belt on a car engine, it is very inefficient and causes more problems than it should. How does it feel? Bloody painful. I'd rather do the plank, as that's dead easy and I enjoy that one. Ouch! That really sucks and it's easy to forget to regulate your normal breathing during exercises, let alone if you have problems. Is there anything that can help?" Scissors: cut the rope! throw it away. Even at rest I've been recorded at 25 breaths per minute, not 12-15, like it should be. Brain reprogramming/hipnosis might work. | |||
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"Bulgarian Split Squats were the first thing I thought of when I read the thread title too I tend to avoid them now as I'm avoiding loading my lumbar as much as possible So reverse flyes are probably my worst ones now, just a horrendous burning with such a low weight
LvM"I didn't really notice it too much on my lower back, it was mainly trying to keep balanced that I struggled with. Good shout in the reverse flys, I don't do them as I do face pulls instead which are pretty decent | |||
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"Along came the Bulgarian Split Squats
What exercise do you force yourself to do despite hating it? Or do you do that "exercise should be fun so I only do what I enjoy" hippy dippy bullshit
Far from a hippy but yeah I only do exercises that I enjoy.
That bit was only tongue in cheek but glad you found something you always enjoy doing. Not even a axercise you slightly dislike?
Nah I only do alot of walking, some core strength, balance and weights.
I dropped burpees and all the stuff I didn't enjoy years back."That's fair enough, I suppose you can enjoy all your exercise then | |||
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"Bulgarian Split Squats were the first thing I thought of when I read the thread title too I tend to avoid them now as I'm avoiding loading my lumbar as much as possible So reverse flyes are probably my worst ones now, just a horrendous burning with such a low weight
LvM
I didn't really notice it too much on my lower back, it was mainly trying to keep balanced that I struggled with. Good shout in the reverse flys, I don't do them as I do face pulls instead which are pretty decent "Holding a dumbbell in front of you can help with balance. Depending on how heavy you go of course! | |||
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"They don't bother me actually. Hate burpees with a passion. Pointless exercise, made popular by Joe Wicks " We were asked to do burpees in primary school PE, in year 5. That would have been approx 1994/5, I'm not sure Joe Wicks was even born then!! | |||
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"Love to squat , V squats, vertical leg press , hack squats , hip thrusts and glute kickbacks . Had to give up deadlifts due to nerve damage xx " TIL there was a difference between the V squat and the hack squat deadlifts are good for powerlifting but not overly necessary if you just want to build a good body I find so you're not missing out | |||
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"I find pistol squats harder than Bulgarian. Elevated pike press is probably the exercise I least enjoy. For now anyway. Just googled the elevated pike press. What the hell is that?!
I do them with my feet on a big gym ball just for a little extra sadism "Of course, because who doesn't love a bit of sadism with their workout | |||
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"Bulgarian Split Squats were the first thing I thought of when I read the thread title too I tend to avoid them now as I'm avoiding loading my lumbar as much as possible So reverse flyes are probably my worst ones now, just a horrendous burning with such a low weight
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I didn't really notice it too much on my lower back, it was mainly trying to keep balanced that I struggled with. Good shout in the reverse flys, I don't do them as I do face pulls instead which are pretty decent
Holding a dumbbell in front of you can help with balance. Depending on how heavy you go of course!"Ahhh thanks, I'll give that a go next time | |||
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"I have a knee problem which means anything plyo or explosive is somewhat of a painful challenge for me, and as a result I tend to avoid too much jumping, lunging or leg isolation. That said, I'm starting to really quite enjoy burpees (I know... I'm a mentalist), even the jump! What I'm really not liking at the moment is skipping... I keep telling the trainers at the gym that women of a certain age should not be expected to skip without potentially embarrassing consequences!! "A lot of PTs and gym types have no idea about pelvic floor health. Be really careful (without wanting to sound condescending). I speak as someone with major PF issues and having had one surgery for it already. I was 34 when I had surgery but had PF issues for a very long time before. | |||
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"Along came the Bulgarian Split Squats
What exercise do you force yourself to do despite hating it? Or do you do that "exercise should be fun so I only do what I enjoy" hippy dippy bullshit "BSS are bad. I've got more unilateral exercises programmed. Good Mornings are horrid | |||
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"Skipping: despite the fact that up and down the country little girls in playgrounds can sing whilst doing this, I can't do it. I have dysfunctional breathing, which means my abdomen is trying to tear itself from my ribs, during the landing and jumping phases. The breathing is ridiculously shallow and high. Just like a badly setup timing belt on a car engine, it is very inefficient and causes more problems than it should. How does it feel? Bloody painful. I'd rather do the plank, as that's dead easy and I enjoy that one. Planks always make me feel like I'm dying even though I've got good core strength
Let's swap: I'll do your planks..."You have yourself a deal! | |||
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"500 hunder sit up drop sets from 20kg 100 at 20kg drop 5kg off Back in 100 at 15kg drop 5 off 100 at 10kg drop 5 off 100 at 5kg drop 5 off 100 with nothing Good luck movieing afterwards " That actually does sound fun!  | |||
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"I have a knee problem which means anything plyo or explosive is somewhat of a painful challenge for me, and as a result I tend to avoid too much jumping, lunging or leg isolation. That said, I'm starting to really quite enjoy burpees (I know... I'm a mentalist), even the jump! What I'm really not liking at the moment is skipping... I keep telling the trainers at the gym that women of a certain age should not be expected to skip without potentially embarrassing consequences!!
A lot of PTs and gym types have no idea about pelvic floor health. Be really careful (without wanting to sound condescending). I speak as someone with major PF issues and having had one surgery for it already. I was 34 when I had surgery but had PF issues for a very long time before. "I know. I'm actually training to be a fitness instructor myself, and currently going through peri menopause. I'm prime placed to be able to highlight many concerns that the young lads offering fitness advice to more mature ladies simply don't understand. And it's an area I want to move into as I work on my qualifications and figure out my business plan. Of course, I'm well aware that PF and other similar symptoms and conditions highlighted during peri menopause can happen at almost any age, but there is a clear deficiency in understanding about women's fitness and training needs as most published research is based on men's needs. You boys always get the focus and attention! | |||
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"Skipping: despite the fact that up and down the country little girls in playgrounds can sing whilst doing this, I can't do it. I have dysfunctional breathing, which means my abdomen is trying to tear itself from my ribs, during the landing and jumping phases. The breathing is ridiculously shallow and high. Just like a badly setup timing belt on a car engine, it is very inefficient and causes more problems than it should. How does it feel? Bloody painful. I'd rather do the plank, as that's dead easy and I enjoy that one. Planks always make me feel like I'm dying even though I've got good core strength
Let's swap: I'll do your planks...
You have yourself a deal! "You're on. Skip they do's the double dutch, that's them dancing Skip they do's the double dutch, that's them dancing Skip they do's the double dutch, that's them dancing Skip they do's the double dutch, that's them dancing Skip they do's the double dutch, that's them dancing Skip they do's the double dutch, that's them dancing Skip they do's the double dutch, that's them dancing Hey girls, how many skips can you do?" | |||
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"Along came the Bulgarian Split Squats
What exercise do you force yourself to do despite hating it? Or do you do that "exercise should be fun so I only do what I enjoy" hippy dippy bullshit "Evil things - hate them. I’d rather do tricep push ups than them - and I hate those! | |||
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"My PT actually came with me to pelvic floor physio clinic, to learn more about the issues. I think it's something that needs to be widely understood by anyone who offers exercise advice and classes to women of any age. " Widely understood in what way? Like how exercise can cause issues or exacerbate them? Or aid them? | |||
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"My PT actually came with me to pelvic floor physio clinic, to learn more about the issues. I think it's something that needs to be widely understood by anyone who offers exercise advice and classes to women of any age. Widely understood in what way? Like how exercise can cause issues or exacerbate them? Or aid them?" Understood that women of any age are at much higher risk of developing pelvic floor problems than men. That certain exercises are very high risk in causing or exacerbating such issues, especially in more susceptible women. For example, high intensity aerobics or weightlifting exercise classes for new mothers are potentially a MASSIVE risk. Huge. But there are tons of post natal exercise classes that seem to take nothing into account. 50% of women will develop symptomatic pelvic floor problems in their lives. That's huge. There is now intention to start covering pelvic floor health in girl's PE lessons and PSHE but obviously this is likely to be a very small amount of time/opportunity. | |||
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"My PT actually came with me to pelvic floor physio clinic, to learn more about the issues. I think it's something that needs to be widely understood by anyone who offers exercise advice and classes to women of any age. Widely understood in what way? Like how exercise can cause issues or exacerbate them? Or aid them? Understood that women of any age are at much higher risk of developing pelvic floor problems than men. That certain exercises are very high risk in causing or exacerbating such issues, especially in more susceptible women. For example, high intensity aerobics or weightlifting exercise classes for new mothers are potentially a MASSIVE risk. Huge. But there are tons of post natal exercise classes that seem to take nothing into account. 50% of women will develop symptomatic pelvic floor problems in their lives. That's huge. There is now intention to start covering pelvic floor health in girl's PE lessons and PSHE but obviously this is likely to be a very small amount of time/opportunity. " Thanks. Will show my wife. Never really considered it and the only time I remember any mention was when our kids were born. | |||
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