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@hamiltonbill Glad you asked, because there is an easy answer to this! The whole point of consistency is that no single workout matters much. Being on track for one day doesn't count as success, but the flip side is that missing a day doesn't count as failure. For example, I missed most of a...

@sacral Consistency beats perfection EVERY TIME.

@0st Athletes who really overreach and have a long training history can often succeed when switching to minimalist programs because their body needs the rest and they've worked hard to build a huge baseline in their performance. For most of the rest of us, the baseline conditions haven't been...

@rbrbrb2 You and I are very similar, it sounds like! The highest I've seen is 207, and when I do a race or other long, all-out effort, my HR will be in the 180's. If you want some numbers for a gut check: my easy runs are around 140-150. If it's a hot day (heat affects HR) they might get up to...

@rbrbrb2 First, take those "zones" with a grain of salt, especially if you've never reached your max HR in real life. But to address your question: run as slow as you can, and when you notice that you're going too fast to breathe easily (ie you couldn't speak in full sentences) drop down to a...

@colwyn That you don't need perfect form when lifting; you need "good enough" form. A lot of beginners are intimidated by heavy weights, and put off adding weight until they feel they've earned it by getting a perfect score on an internet form check. But in reality: How well you lift a light...

@annbrenda Why would building stability muscles make you look more toned? Lifting heavy weights is going to build those muscles as well.

@dianad373 Run for a minute, then walk until you feel ready to run again. There's a whole program for beginner runners built around this principle: /r/c25k

@allthingsarebecomenew I just start whether I’m pumped up or not. I don’t need to be pumped up to get a good workout because I have a program to follow. As long as I do what it says, I know I’ll make progress.

@acco340 What we do doesn't matter(*) as much as what your concerns are with your current routine. Are your knees bothering you, and if so, what does your lifting routine actually look like? What program are you following? Warmups and stretching aren't necessary for everyone; add them in if...

@countrygurl32 That’s annoying to be sure. Thrifting helps.

@countrygurl32 Clothes are just pieces of cloth. THEY serve YOU, not the other way around. If they don’t fit, that’s a clothes problem, not a you problem. Other folks have addressed the other parts of your post, but I wanted to add that.

@nanathalieee Exercise has so many benefits that it's going to be "worth it" no matter the other variables. 0.8 g/lb is a number that is meant to maximize your gains. It's not a minimum threshold you have to meet for strength training to be worthwhile.

@sk213 Your knees bend, they will fit :) Even very small/short people use doubles no problem.

@justin_holmes First big one was when I started warming up with the bar and was like... This can't be the right bar, it's too light. (It was the right bar.)

@rob01 Truly no idea about the York rack. I'd want to try it out in person before buying, since there is a fixed bar stopping you at the bottom. If that's lower than where you normally squat to, for example, that would be a non-starter.

@rob01 These are useless. Do not buy. Same for the half cage, the safeties don't look like they can do their job. Link leads to the same as the last one but I assume you mean this one? Yeah, looks decent...

@jimjam Of course he did. Lol you're fine.

@billard From the convo below I see that you're considering the possibility of underfueling, which was my first thought as well. A few other things that are important to remember: For long workouts and for two-a-days, carbs matter. If you finish a workout and know you'll be doing another in...

@catd I'm definitely stronger and more in tune with my body, or whatever, but I don't feel like that's because of anything that's changed biologically. I'm older and bitchier and more stubborn, and my god those are powerful forces. I have the time to commit to something for years. I have the...