warrenpridgeon
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Why would I want to go and queue for equipment and showers early in the morning?
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Sideshow Bob
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I have huge respect for people who train at the gym at such early hours. No idea how they manage this, especially if they have kids.
I'd find out the weight capacity - I'd be worried about heavy weight rolling forward on those extended safety bars. (I have a four post one I've posted previously by TGFitness)Something like this:
Primiz Garage Gym Package
The perfect setup for a commercial fitness facility or home gym, the Primiz Foldable Rig takes two minutes to fold out into position. Use the verticals and J-Hooks to rest a heavy barbell during strength work, or adjust the height of the horizontal bar to work on pull-ups. Main tube size: steel...gymequipment.co.za
Doesn't seem like a bad option for a "base" when it comes to setting up a home gym... anyone used something like this before?
Folds nice and flat. (excuse the dust, this was taken during installation)
EDIT:
I also liked this one: https://www.forceusa.co.za/gym-equi...folding-myrack-spacesaver-foldable-power-rack
Its quite extendable, you can add cable attachments, etc- BUT - it stands away from the wall too much when folded for my garag.
warrenpridgeon
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The one you linked looks pretty cool! Now... I just need another million ZAR so I can buy a house on the KZN coast with enough rooms. LOL.
Anyone want to have a system/app built? Hit me up. lol
Crusader
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Stupid decisions were made today. It's been 3 weeks since I could run due to a fall and then illness. Somehow thought it was a good idea to do this
HR was atrocious and I'm about a minute slower than I used to be.
HR was atrocious and I'm about a minute slower than I used to be.
Crusader
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Second run back after illness/knee issues. It's disheartening to see how much my HR has tanked. Hopefully it'll get better in a couple more runs. At least this one counted as base although I had to take some walk intervals.
warrenpridgeon
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Recovering is always tough. The hardest part is getting back on the horse and riding.
Crusader
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True. And staying consistent. Last time I was mostly back to normal after about 4 or 5 runs.
InvisibleJim
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I suggest you consider incorporating a couple of light bodyweight resistance sessions into your routine as you get back into it - squats, lunges, calf raises, mountain climbers etc plus some mobility.
Two 30 minute sessions a week can go a long way to preventing running injuries and niggles.
Crusader
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Definitely trying to do that. Although it's more like 10 minutes on an ad hoc basis every 2nd day.
Crusader
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Run without a set goal. Just wanted to see how things went.
Crusader
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First long run back. Included lots of walk breaks and still counted as threshold. Think I'm not ready for slightly steep elevation gains just yet. Need to find a flatter route.
Tim_vb
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Instead of doing a Squat Clean and Jerk ladder and a 15 minute AMRAP with increasing numbers of Clean and Jerks every round I should just sit on a chair and do tai chi!
The Tai Chi scam & how we can profit from its tricks
The Tai Chi scam & how we can profit from its tricks
So I lost about 10kgs in 4 months, but now I am struggling to lift the heavy stuff. I used to be able to deadlift 220 every week (PB: 230), and squat 170, but now I struggle with 180 and 130. I know it will come back, but it's moeilik to get back to the heavy stuff.
Also, I get very light headed now when I train. I am thinking of getting a serious pre-workout to get rid of the "I am going to faint" feeling.
I still want to lose about 5 to 8 kgs, but I don't want to lose the ability to lift heavy.
Any advice?
Stats:
Age: 51
Previous weight: 106
Current Weight: 96
Goal weight: 88
Height: 1.81
I gym 5 times per week.
Also, I get very light headed now when I train. I am thinking of getting a serious pre-workout to get rid of the "I am going to faint" feeling.
I still want to lose about 5 to 8 kgs, but I don't want to lose the ability to lift heavy.
Any advice?
Stats:
Age: 51
Previous weight: 106
Current Weight: 96
Goal weight: 88
Height: 1.81
I gym 5 times per week.
Sideshow Bob
Honorary Master
Calling Dr. @ShaunSA
Could light headedness not be related to blood pressure? I had the same symptoms and checked with the doc, it's resolved now.
It might be - I have been on blood pressure meds for about 20 years. Maybe it works too well now, and my blood pressure is too low...
Do you eat beforehand? I'd look at that before a pre-workout.