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    Gains possible over 50?

    @ellaharris3 Interesting to see how heavy you are going. I was wondering how many people go with heavy weights with low reps (4-8) vs medium (8-15 reps) or light (over 15 reps). I've been going with lighter weight to avoid injuries and nurse a shoulder impingement (I some how got in my fucking...
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    Gains possible over 50?

    Hi All, I'm 52 male, 6'4" (193cm), 265lbs (120kg). Here is a little backstory. I was stick thin until I was about 19 years old and started working out and eating a ton of food. By the time I was 24 I looked pretty good, My weight was around 215 (97kg) and I was benching 250lbs (114kg). not an...
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    Is my heart rate too high?

    @aramazd Yep, I completely agree. I'm just not satisfied with the common wording I see about the relationship of heart rate to fat burning. It is very common to see the argument worded in a way that implies going 90% max HR does not burn fat, which obviously it will. As for OP's heart rate, I...
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    Is my heart rate too high?

    @aramazd I read this all over and I believe there is a misconception here. I think what the data on this says is that exercising BEYOND 70% of your max heart rate does not net you any MORE fat loss than just going at 70%. Your body can only convert fat into usable energy so fast, and that rate...
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