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The Bodybuilders Thread: Circuit II
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I have low blood pressure, up until two weeks ago it didn't bother me much, but the last 2 weeks has had me want to pass out while exercising. (I do HIIT. )
Any suggestions, please note it's not my sugar levels so eating before exercise has no effect.
Tx.
Define low?
I'm at 90/70
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I have low blood pressure, up until two weeks ago it didn't bother me much, but the last 2 weeks has had me want to pass out while exercising. (I do HIIT. )
Any suggestions, please note it's not my sugar levels so eating before exercise has no effect.
Tx.
What are you eating?
Maybe you should try upping the carbs you eat before your workout?
Mila
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Tested at 70/50 last time we checked. But I know the feeling well. I tend to always be on the lower side.
Like I said my blood pressure and my blood sugar levels are not connected ( mostly) I had a protein shake this morning.
I'm also know the low sugar feeling, I'm hypoglycemic.
This is pressure related not fuel.
tx again. Tested at 70/50 last time we checked. But I know the feeling well. I tend to always be on the lower side.
Like I said my blood pressure and my blood sugar levels are not connected ( mostly) I had a protein shake this morning.
I'm also know the low sugar feeling, I'm hypoglycemic.
This is pressure related not fuel.
Have salt?
APoc184
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Terrible I know
Lawnchairman
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typo meant 800grams for R149
Lawnchairman
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Most likely was not selling well and decided to empty stocks. Its a good price for what you getting, Might buy if the Game near by has any.
Lawnchairman
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Used it a couple of months ago when it was R249-00 Seems to be a bargain but with no regulation in South Africa can also be protein spiking or as you say trying to get rid of the stock.
RogueTr00per
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Which one do you mean? Website says their sizes are:
superior-whey: 800g, 2kg and 3kg http://muscleworks.co.za/product/superior-whey/
ultimate-whey: 908g and 2kg http://muscleworks.co.za/product/ultimate-whey/
When clicking to buy it redirects to supplement factory: http://www.supplementfactory.co.za/range.aspx?subrangeid=75
Perhaps they discontinued the superior and ultimate whey?
Contact them to ask, let us know
Oh, also note the amount of carbs in that whey , so if you're looking for something with lower carbs then Nutritech Whey (for example) might be better value for money or more suitable, even at Game's discounted price.
Hi guys, don't know if this is the right place to ask as I'm not going to body build at the moment but I just joined the gym because I really need to lose weight, been going at it for 5 days, eating well (minimal carbs and such) not eating more than I used to but I have picked up 1.7KG, is there a reason for this?
I've been doing 50 minute cardio sessions mainly mixed with some days of the super circuit. This is really disheartening. Does anyone have advice for me?
I've been doing 50 minute cardio sessions mainly mixed with some days of the super circuit. This is really disheartening. Does anyone have advice for me?
CodeMaster
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Stop doing cardio and lift heavy weights to lose weight.
How long have you been at it.
I haven't gymed before so my strength still leaves much to be desired.
Well a week and a bit, I didn't expect to lose tonnes in a week but I also didn't expect to put on almost 2KG :/ I was hoping to lose like 2 a month so I was hoping to be 0.5 down after a week.
RogueTr00per
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Losing weight is more about the calories you consume than exercise.
However, if you want to retain muscle mass while losing fat, then the right kind of exercise is key.
It might have been water weight that you gained from the exercise, as muscles swell after having been worked.
Also everything is relative, so what is your current weight and height?
Oh, there's a weight loss / gain thread on MyBB, so that might be a better place to take this discussion.
Thanks, will look into that thread. I picked up a lot of weight (+30KG) in the past 3 years due to some meds and no exercise, weigh about 105KG now and I'm only 1.77m so I'm really overweight which is the reason for me joining the gym and being really committed to a lifestyle change. I was studying and now work so I can afford to pay for the gym and good (healthy) food.
The Voice
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Don't worry: that's the beauty of lifting heavy - you get stronger. And then you lift heavier. The quickest way to get stronger is also to do compound lifts: squats, deadlifts, bench press. You work groups of muscles together (squats work almost your entire body, not just your legs like most unknowing people believe) which burns a LOT of calories. You may gain weight, though (which may be counter productive if you're only doing this to lose weight) - but it'll be muscle mass and bone density.
Just don't overdo it if you're just starting out - it'll lead to injury. 5x5 is a good program if you're new. It'll teach you compound lifts with proper form and get you stronger quickly without breaking you.
Ideally I want to be not fat with good muscle. So I'm not aiming for skinny, I'm aiming for more lean with a good build.
RogueTr00per
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Perhaps to kick start the weight loss, try get into a boot camp type of exercise class. That plus having your diet right should slowly do the trick. You need to be aware of what calories are in what foods. Read up on the subject. Try builtlean.com, or maybe join the FB SleekGeek group where you will find a lot of community support.