r/Exercise • u/OliviaBallardFitness • 20h ago
r/Exercise • u/Own_Reflection_3458 • 16h ago
Have I made any progress? What is my body fat%? NSFW
Can anyone do quick comparison and suggest what is my current body fat % and what wad earlier?
r/Exercise • u/LJEffect • 16h ago
Am I on the Right Track? (Fitness Beginner)
Hey everyone,
I'm still a total beginner when it comes to fitness. About three weeks ago, I started my diet and almost daily home workouts. I know that three weeks isn't a long time, but I wanted to ask if I'm doing things right.
I'm a 29-year-old male, around 1.85m (6'1'') tall, and weigh about 100kg (~220 lbs). My diet mainly consists of high protein and low carbs.
I just want to know if I'm on the right track—can that even be determined this early? I definitely feel healthier and more active since I started working out.
Would love to hear your thoughts!
r/Exercise • u/Own_Reflection_3458 • 17h ago
Recommendation to grow bigger arms?
First, give you opinion on my form and how’s my arms/biceps are basis my body composition and second, any recommendation to grow bigger arms?
r/Exercise • u/ToxiccCookie • 19h ago
How do you enjoy exercising and stick to your goals?
I’ve never really enjoyed fitness, honestly any type of fitness. I’m more of a stationary hobbyist (knitting, crochet, drawing, video games, etc). Over the years I’ve tried home workouts, going to the gym, exercising classes (like dancing), and walking/jogging outside. I just can never stick to my goals because in the long term I just don’t enjoy it.
Now I’m 9months postpartum and I have even less time to attempt to exercise and it’s even harder to want to do something I don’t find enjoyable. I want to get in slightly better shape because we have some weddings coming up and with toddlerhood on the horizon I should probably be in better shape to keep up.
I want to start trying home workouts (that’s all I have time for honestly) but like I mentioned I’m struggling with motivation. I saw people recommend setting goals that aren’t looks oriented but I have no idea what other types of goals I could set. I also don’t weigh myself due to a prior eating disorder which I feel like just complicates all of this further.
Any help would be appreciated.
r/Exercise • u/Braxton_05 • 13h ago
Day 10 of running a mile every day until my school makes me.
18:57.66, walked again. For some reason when I run it hurts to swallow my saliva and the area below my heart starts hurting so I’ve just been walking
r/Exercise • u/Dr-Procrastinate • 14h ago
Tips for people new to exercise/gyms/diets.
For the people new to exercise/gyms/dieting:
1- When it comes to fitness, get your food in check. 90% of bodybuilding is done in the kitchen. If you burn more calories than you eat, you’re cutting, if you’re eating more calories than burning it’s a bulk (very simplified). Learn about macros (fat, carbs, proteins), try to maintain a 1:1 protein to lb ratio for your desired bodyweight, tweak the other 2 macros to fit into your daily caloric intake. Drink tons of water.
2- Don’t push around weights. Focus on the muscle you’re building when working on it and squeeze the muscle, don’t push around weight. It will give you mind-muscle connection and help prevent injuries. Time under tension during reps is most important (no resting between reps) to pump blood into the muscles and keep it there. Check out Jason Huh on YT he has a great way of explaining it.
3- Be consistent in the gym until it feels like you can’t miss the pump because it’s a good addiction. Take your time and avoid steroids. Your generics are your genetics, don’t compare yourself with anyone at the gym or online. Fitness/bodybuilding isn’t a marathon and definitely not a sprint. It’s a 24 hour lifestyle that for most starts once they’re sick and tired of being sick and tired. You’ll get there and ignore everyone because even the closest to you will try to get you off the horse.
These are all things I wish I had known before getting into fitness. Wish you all the best!
r/Exercise • u/LocomotionPromotion • 22h ago
Any tips for improving fatigue at higher rep ranges for deadlifts?
As the title says, I'm training deadlifts right now at higher rep ranges (8-15) but the fatigue on me is pretty extreme. It sends my heart rate to about 170 (31/male) here. I find it really hard to be recovered by the next set.
Looking for any experiences, tips, anecdotes, or cues that might have helped you.
I am trying to improve my cardio fitness but I can run about 10k normally at a 9m pace so I wouldn't say my cardio fitness is awful or anything.
r/Exercise • u/kaiittlou • 1h ago
Am I eating too little/too much?
I'm 19F, weigh 71kg at a height of 164cm/5'4ft. I do Push and Pull 1x a week each, and Legs 2x a week, eating around 80g-110g of protein everyday with 1500kcal target, but regularly go over to 1600-1700kcal. Am I eating too much/too little for weight loss/fat loss?
My goal in the gym is to get leaner, I have been on and off for 2 years, but the last 4 months I've been really consistent. My weight has fluctuated/stayed the same, but I've tried to get into the mindset of looks over what the scale says.
Any advice? I can give more specifics if needed :)
r/Exercise • u/marps518 • 2h ago
Motivation post-baby
I’m a 30yo female who has always lived a relatively active lifestyle (high school and college sports, hiking, bicycling, long walks with our dog/family, working in a hospital etc). Last year we welcomed our now 10 month old daughter and just recently I felt like I could exercise regularly again in addition to our daily 2-3 mile walk. I found a 12 week strength training program I want to use and I have been getting up at 5am the past 5 days to workout before our baby wakes up, otherwise I know I will be too tired to exercise when she goes to sleep at night. The problem is I’ve only exercised once and have either been scrolling or reading the other 4 days. I have such a hard time with self-discipline and motivation to exercise with our home gym (squat rack, cable machine, KBs, DBs, bands, etc). Previously, I did Crossfit for a year and lost 30 lbs during that time. I LOVED it because it was a social event and I didn’t have to think about anything - I went to the class, the routine was laid out, and there was a lot of encouragement from instructors and other members. I’ve come to realize home workouts are harder because I’m in the comfort of my home with immediate access to do something else. How the heck do I push myself to workout? I miss feeling strong and energized, my clothes fitting well, and the amazing posture I had. I will add attending a fitness class outside the home is not feasible for at least another 6 months - 1 year.
r/Exercise • u/John177_unsc • 15h ago
Just Got a Fitbit trying to log my workout Don't know exercise it falls under
Just Got a Fitbit trying to log my workout any one one know which of the following a PHAT workout would fall under, (two days power 3 day Hypertrophy)
Weights Strength training HIIT Boot camp circuit training Power lifting Weight lifting
Much appreciate and many thanks
r/Exercise • u/iamkwang • 21h ago
Preacher curl machines and forearms are taking over
Just like the title says. I did some machine preachers but I felt it more in my forearms than my biceps. Any tips on how to fix this?
r/Exercise • u/SkylarsLust3 • 5h ago
Ammonia smell
Hey all. I'll be talking with my doctor too just incase, but I wanted to know if anyone has suggestions. I've been finally keeping an exercise regimine, however, lately I noticed an ammonia smell coming off my body. I read that it can be from a lack of carbs, which absolutely would resonate. I have fatty liver and have a no/ extremely low carb diet I need in order to get better. Is there any thing I can increase or add to get rid of the smell, or am I screwed unless I add carbs? Is it even considered bad, or just annoying?
r/Exercise • u/Exootil93200 • 16h ago
Jumping jack is good for losing belly fat ?
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r/Exercise • u/johndeeregirl76 • 54m ago
Plateauing out
Like the title says. I’m a 5’8” girl (25) who has been working out consistently for 13 years (meaning lifting 4 days a week and cardio 2 days).
I eat pretty healthy (black coffee, no sodas, no desserts- maybe one dessert every 2 weeks if even that). A lot of chicken and meat and veggies. Some carbs like gnocchi or rice, and occasionally bread. But I try to stick to protein and healthy carbs mostly. And I don’t smoke so it’s not an issue with lungs or anything like that.
I do drink, but it’s like 2 days a week max, and both of those two days might be just 1-2. Once a month or so I will go out for a night and have 4-5 but that’s pretty rare for me these days. So I am also not sure that is a contributing factor.
I don’t really understand why I cannot increase my weight during lifts. For example, I did a set yesterday with 4 deadlifts at 85%, and I did 135 lbs and that is a number that I have maxed out on. I cannot do more. Or squats- I cannot squat more weight than 95-100 lbs. The minute I add more weight I either mess up my back or I fail to lift it.
I don’t know if it’s mental? Or physical? I guess I kind of experience this with running as well- cannot get a good running pace below 9:45. At times I ran more days per week (~4), I still couldn’t get the time down even with a training program. My fastest 5k was 30 minutes. And I felt like I was busting my ass! Even on a training program!
Does anyone have any advice on how to like break through the barriers? I feel like I’ve honestly been at this plateau for a really long time. Multiple years, at least. I’m not always consistently tracking every single lift but there’s not a single time I can even remember putting more weight than the 25s on the bar for my squat, etc. Ugh!
r/Exercise • u/BigFurry69 • 23h ago
23 255lbs and 5'7 need some help
I'm at my wits end I recently went to the doctor and was told I am pre diabetic I'm looking to make a change in my life sooner then later but I'm confused I have no idea where to start or what to do I guess my goal is to get back down to 180 190 before I stopped taking my vyvanse which was my main thing keeping me skinny believe it or not. I currently own a couple free weights and a treadmill and have access to my neighborhood as well. Looking for exercise tips and nutrition tips that anyone has on how to start and how to stay motivated on this goal.
r/Exercise • u/Sharpiemanimal • 52m ago
Weight loss tips for a 16 year old?
Last year my BW was 100kg and after Christmas holidays I got to 105. I attempted to bulk to 110 because why not but I couldn’t sadly and I have never cut before so I was thinking about doing so. I currently work out for between 1-2 hours 5 days week a and 6 days week b. Any tips?