[Trigger]

Question, whats more important the reps you do or the weight?

[Powerlifter]

(Original post by Trigger)
Question, whats more important the reps you do or the weight?

Both (assuming you are using the correct form) are measurable levels of performance.

More oft than not unless you are training for some sort of endurance challenge it is simplest to try to perform the same number of reps with a heavier weight - however it is fine to try to get a couple more reps at a current weight before you increase the weight you are using.

If I had to choose between the two I would lean towards weight.

[Trigger]

(Original post by Powerlifter)
Both (assuming you are using the correct form) are measurable levels of performance.

More oft than not unless you are training for some sort of endurance challenge it is simplest to try to perform the same number of reps with a heavier weight - however it is fine to try to get a couple more reps at a current weight before you increase the weight you are using.

If I had to choose between the two I would lean towards weight.

Ok brill thank you, im on measley 4kgs atm but feeling stronger!

[Powerlifter]

(Original post by Trigger)
Ok brill thank you, im on measley 4kgs atm but feeling stronger!

You will get there!

[Trigger]

(Original post by Powerlifter)
You will get there!

Awww you are so nice

[Horchata]

I have a question, sorry if it's dumb, but if I became more muscular through working out would I be able to lose the muscle or is that difficult? I've heard from some people that once when you build muscle, it's there forever, whereas others have said that muscle is quite easy to lose if you don't keep working it.

[Powerlifter]

(Original post by Horchata)
I have a question, sorry if it's dumb, but if I became more muscular through working out would I be able to lose the muscle or is that difficult? I've heard from some people that once when you build muscle, it's there forever, whereas others have said that muscle is quite easy to lose if you don't keep working it.

Nothing lasts forever so it will atrophy if not used.

This said however you will not be able to build much muscle - it is very hard for a man to do without massive resistance training, diet and dedication. One of the pre-requisites is testosterone which as a lass you have very little of, so if its tough for guys it is probably 10 times harder for you.

[Horchata]

Oh okay, thanks

[thats_my_poison]

hi, iv just joined a gym again and am trying to tone up - im a definite skinny fat candidate!

im planning on doing HIIT 3x a week and then on the other days doing weights. I've never done resistance work before, only ever cardio, so I really have no idea what im doing. My gym has a kinesis machine - I had a go on it today, copying the exercises shown on the machine. Is kinesis as good as doing free weights? Or am I wasting my time with it? What exercises should i be doing on it?

[Powerlifter]

No it is not, free weights are vastly superior

[Vixen47]

When I wake up in the morning my measurements are 36-30-36 (give or take .25" on my waist and hips). At night my measurements are 36-31-37 (give or take .5").

Throughout the day I gain an inch or two (about 10-20lbs?) but I lose it all again the next morning but then gain it that night and so on, and so forth.

Is this normal or is there something very wrong with me?

[Powerlifter]

(Original post by Vixen47)

Throughout the day I gain an inch or two (about 10-20lbs?) but I lose it all again the next morning but then gain it that night and so on, and so forth.

Is this normal or is there something very wrong with me?

You are probably not gaining 10-20lbs, it is just water weight and food - which is going to stimulate and be absorbed by the bowel - ie under the boobs and closer to the waist and hips - hence the discrepancy.

Don't worry about it.

[boba]

I don't really have a question just wanted to say thanks for this thread its really usefull

[Vixen47]

(Original post by Powerlifter)
You are probably not gaining 10-20lbs, it is just water weight and food - which is going to stimulate and be absorbed by the bowel - ie under the boobs and closer to the waist and hips - hence the discrepancy.

Don't worry about it.

Of course! It all makes sense now, I don't know why I didn't think of it before! Thanks!

[Powerlifter]

(Original post by boba)
I don't really have a question just wanted to say thanks for this thread its really usefull

Thank you

[Amir007]

(Original post by tropical-twist3)
But shouldn't you be able to lift your own weight with your arms?
I can't, I am feeble

Actually I can hang and get up but I can't hold it or do another one.

If you can lift you own weight that means your healthy.

[thats_my_poison]

hi, im looking for some advice. im trying to tone up so want to introduce weights into my exercise regime. i do bicep curls, french press and squats with dumbbells - what kind of weights should i be lifting? at the moment i do 6kg bicep curls, 8kg french press and 10kg dumbbells with squats. i feel like it's not working though because my muscles never ache the next day or anything - do i need to increase the weights? im only 5ft4 and a size 8 so im pretty petite

[Powerlifter]

(Original post by thats_my_poison)
hi, im looking for some advice. im trying to tone up so want to introduce weights into my exercise regime. i do bicep curls, french press and squats with dumbbells - what kind of weights should i be lifting? at the moment i do 6kg bicep curls, 8kg french press and 10kg dumbbells with squats. i feel like it's not working though because my muscles never ache the next day or anything - do i need to increase the weights? im only 5ft4 and a size 8 so im pretty petite

If you can complete 8-12 repetitions with your weights with little difficulty then the weight is too light and it is time to increase the weight - there is no rule other than to improve you must force your body to adapt so you should be training outside of your comfort zone.

[Hellz_Bellz!]

I have a question about HIIT.

I started doing it last week:

30s sprint - 9.5mph
30s jog - 8.5mph

Repeated 8 times. Then repeated the whole sequence but at a slightly lower intensity (9 and 8).

Is keeping the sprint speed the same throughout OK? Because I can't run much faster than 9.5 at the moment, I think I'd die...

[tsveta]

How do I lose weight on my thighs/tone them??? Perfect scenario I'd like a gap at the top lol but dont think that will happen....anyway yeah basically i hate my thighs, i have really toned calfs but my thighs are horrific any tips??