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    Almost 40 -- Struggling with gains & recovery. Advice needed, please

    @wholehalfmom That bro split program is not the best way to focus on strength gains if you really want to raise your powerlift numbers, which you seem to be saying you do.
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    Learn to play sports as an adult?

    @datahead Depending on your locale, Pickleball might be a great option. It's easy to learn and have fun and then you can spend the rest of your life mastering its subtleties (if you want). Or just have fun. It has an open play concept where people just show up and play with random strangers at...
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    UPDATE on question about recovery

    @fedya Very good to hear this! And, it's another good reminder that we don't get bigger and stronger because we lift; we get bigger and stronger as an adaptation from the recovery as a consequence of lifting. Without the recovery, the lifting will just continue to tear you down until you get...
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    Beginner (again) deadlift form check please! :)

    @knsokamd Try this 5 Step Deadlift Setup video.
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    I told a guy no on working in

    @bevinluvwithjesus A completely different thing happened to you.
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    I told a guy no on working in

    @johntf Here’s a reframe of this scenario from his perspective to help you answer your own question… He’s got a timeline that’s almost up and one more thing he needs to do to complete his training for the day. Someone is just sitting on the machine he needs and he knows he could just work in...
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    Why am I so bad at running, but do well in other cardio related activities?

    @kmar123 Because like anything else, running is a skill.
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    Questions about Recovery

    @fedya First, I completely understand your frustration and I waited to respond until you posted your diet and training plans so I could perhaps present you with something useful. Here goes.... First, your diet seems appropriate. Carry on, but don't be afraid to tweak it if you find something...
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    Guys, how the F do I stop eating so much?!

    @lostandtired I believe you may find this article from Precision Nutrition helpful - Here's why you're always hungry
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    Need some macro-nutrient advice

    @ruthyoerg As we age, we generally get less carb tolerant. I'm also in my mid-50s and have found that a diet higher in healthy fats (avacado, olive oil, etc) and much lower carbohydrate works best for me for both staying quite lean as well as training recovery. If you're not seeing the results...
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    Help with a fitness routine (33f, toning focus)

    @elisei For a holistic method to reach your goals you might want to look at Thinner, Leaner, Stronger.
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    doing a 5/3/1 4 day routine over 3 days..??

    @onepassionate1 This is exactly what I do. But with the extended schedule I don't deload as often, just when I really feel I need it. Works very well for me.
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