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Wendy - Tell me about the new rules of lifting
Is it basically just the idea of high weight, low reps?
I need to do something new, I'm trying to decide what route to take.
I just hate the gym so much.
Re: Wendy - Tell me about the new rules of lifting
stpete (on ML) got really awesome results with this, too.
I guess you could say that. The main idea is that you don't need to lift little Barbie weights and that you should actually challenge yourself to lift more as you progress through a stage. You start off with 2 sets of 15, then 2 sets of 12, then 3 of 10, and finally 3 sets of 8, increasing weight whenever you can. The other thing that differs from most programs is that you don't do a day focused on one muscle group and instead work all muscle groups in each workout.
I just finished stage 1 today, so I'm not exactly an expert, but I did see huge gains in what I could do. Also, I took before and after pictures and see a real difference. I forgot to do measurements until like halfway through, and I lost a total of FOUR INCHES since Jan 22nd. (though 1.5" was from the bust - BOO - I'm going to pretend that was backfat lost). You probably wouldn't have that type of result since you have no fat to lose.
Thanks Sara, I might ask her about it too!
Wow, Wendy, that's awesome!
I definitely have fat I could get rid of, man. I know I don't have tons of weight to lose, but I'm getting soft. I could stand to lose a good ten pounds of fat and replace it with muscle. One of my worst spots is my back/bra area - I could really use some tightening. If you're getting good results, I definitely might give this a try.
Okla is doing it too. She's on stage 3.
I haven't really lost any weight, but I'm ok with that. I have been neglecting my running some though since I don't always have time for both, but it doesn't seem to be hurting anything since I've set new personal records in 3 different distances in the last month since I started.
I got to stage 3 i think, then had to modify it due to time constraints. I only had 1 hr for lunch and although going back to work unshowered isn't a problem I still found myself rushing through the last bit.
I didn't measure myself, but i must have accomplished a lot because I could lift much heavier weights.
I also did not follow their meal plans and in the shorted curcuits worked in some jump rope. You are supposed to follow the plan really closely and purists on H&F would have had a bird about it. There were some pretty militant followers on there at the time.
I don't follow the meal plans either, and H&F can suck it.
Here's a link to their site, but I would just buy the book from amazon or something (I suggest paper since it references pictures and descriptions by page which is hard to skip to on a kindle).
http://www.thenewrulesoflifting.com/
Someone on my local has an injured wrist and she subs planks. Can you do any sort of a modified pushup with the elbow issue (from a high incline or from your knees?)
I can, yes. I usually use a machine to work my arms, but I can do the 'girl' push ups on my knees. That takes some of the weight off that particular arm. And I can do planks with no problems. Thank you so much. I'm actually really excited about this. My husband has a trainer, so I think I'm going to take this in and have him ensure that I'm doing the right form.
How long have you been at this?
I started out with girl pushups too, so the idea is that you build up strength to be able to do more. Just adjust as you can.
I started Jan 7th I think. Stage 1 usually takes about 6 weeks.