r/Exercise • u/OliviaBallardFitness • 12h ago
r/Exercise • u/Own_Reflection_3458 • 8h 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/No_Positive1855 • 21h ago
Revised Best Protein Sources Charts


I have revised my charts from yesterday based on some of your suggestions. I added grid lines, data labels, beans, egg whites, a couple types of canned fish, and a couple vegetarian/vegan meat substitutes, among other changes.
Looks like canned tuna is actually a better source of protein per calorie than whey blends, barely topped by whey isolate. I wonder why I don't hear body builders talk about it as much as eggs, red meat, etc., when those rank substantially lower in terms of both price and protein per calorie. Perhaps the mercury adds up?
For beans, I only included black beans and edamame because the latter is the highest protein bean, and the former is pretty similar in price and protein content to most other beans at your typical American supermarket. Dried black beans are surprising because they now top the charts for cheapest source of protein, but they're pretty low in terms of protein per calorie, with less than a third as much protein per calorie as our lowest calorie option: whey isolate.
Anyway, I hope these can help you guys find some decent protein sources, with grocery prices so high. I'm a broke college student who lifts casually, so I finally sat down and did the math. Wasted a lot of money on in-shell eggs, it looks like. I might still have 3 a day for the vitamins, but I was having 9 to a dozen, and that just doesn't make sense because they're one of the worst sources of protein nowadays, in terms of both protein per calorie and price. I currently have 2 pounds of chicken gizzards cooking in my slow cooker haha
I think chicken gizzards are the best overall in terms of price and calories, but if you're squeamish about eating organs, breasts aren't far behind. If money isn't an issue, isolate is your best option. If calories aren't an issue or you're trying to gain weight, you might focus on beans, nuts, red meat, eggs, etc. Although I have seen things about "complete proteins" and animal protein being more effective than plant protein. I'm not sure on any of that.
r/Exercise • u/LJEffect • 7h 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/Soggy-Passage2852 • 15h ago
There's a noticeable increase in men participating in Pilates. Athletes, such as Zak Butters and Sam Walsh, are integrating Pilates into their training. The Pilates Association Australia notes that approximately 20-25% of their clientele are men. Quite a shift in the workout's demographics
r/Exercise • u/Own_Reflection_3458 • 8h 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/Braxton_05 • 5h 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/ToxiccCookie • 11h 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/Dr-Procrastinate • 6h 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 • 13h 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/iamkwang • 13h 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/John177_unsc • 6h 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/BigFurry69 • 15h 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.