Questions tagged [programming]
Questions on programming includes plans, guidelines and schedules for training and eating. Programming includes a number of principles including specificity, individuality, frequency, intensity, type of exercise, progressive overload, and variation. Programming is not limited to weight-lifting, rather, it is applicable to all fitness goals.
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Firstbeat Energy Expenditure Algorithm
I am looking for an implementation (or a document that describes the actual algorithm) for the energy expenditure/VO2/EPOC calculation from the heart rate variability.
A few white papers about
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Which is which in XxY specifications (i.e. 5x5, 3x5, etc.)?
When specifying sets and reps like 5x5, 3x5, (in general, XxY), which is which?
It seems like it usually means "X sets of Y reps." but on some forums I see logs that seem to indicate that either they ...
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What should I do if I can't complete my program's prescribed workout?
This is a general question, but I'll give some specifics to fill it in. I'm on the Texas Method periodization program. On Monday, I was unable to complete the prescribed workout of a 5lb increase in ...
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Recommendations for a new beginner training program
I'm a 23 year old male. 6'1" @ 84kg.
I started strength training in October 2014 and embarked on Wendler's 5/3/1+ BBB.
First off, I am aware that I may have got off on wrong foot going with that ...
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Starting Strength: a practical program?
Based on this site's recommendation, I got a hold of Starting Strength. It's clearly a spectacular book. But, as a beginner, I find it hard to make practical. It has lots of deep knowledge about ...
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Should squats come last in a workout-plan?
I noticed that after doing squats I become very exhausted and tired, which seems to heavily affect my performance on the exercises following afterwards. Some of my collegues insist that squats should ...
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What is the difference between powerlifting and bodybuilding and how do you determine which one is right for you?
From what I understand it seems like:
Bodybuilding is used for conditioning your body to "look good" via the use of a wide variety of isolation + compound exercises.
Powerlifting is used for gaining ...
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How long before a judo tournament should I switch from strength to conditioning?
I've got a judo tournament in early May for which I want to be strong, quick in my reaction time and strength output, and in condition. Since it's still pretty far in the future, I'm working on ...
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Presses or squats first?
The general consensus of exercise order seems to be larger muscle groups first, smaller muscle groups after. So squats or deadlifts would precede presses and pull ups. I started out doing that, and it ...
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How to establish a beginning weight program?
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After a long time being sedentary and amassing about 299 lbs peak, I decided to get serious about getting healthy. I first attacked my weight by diet and got down to about 210 lbs. Next ...
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What's the point of the weekly 2-day break in Starting Strength's programming? Can a novice just skip that?
Starting Strength prescribes two daily lifting schedules (A and B), to be performed alternately on 3 non-consecutive days per week.
That means something like this:
S M T W T F S
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How to increase suitcase carry endurance?
I have a rather practical problem...
I want to be able to carry 10kg bag from store to home without taking any breaks.
In other words: I want to be able do a nonstop suitcase carry for 10-15 minutes ...
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Doing Starting Strength once a week
I'm new to strength training, and, for the time being, can do it only 1 once a week (or maybe every other week). I do aerobic several times a week, and, currently, can't give it up.
Should I follow ...
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