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@laudeturiesus True, I think I will resume tracking for a while, sounds like it might be my protein that’s the culprit. Thinking about it I used to have a shake and a protein “shot” (mini shake) every day, and now I mostly don’t drink them anymore. I’ve been aiming at maintenance and not...

@laudeturiesus Not 100% sure but I presume so. I used to track macros and calories every meal for a few months straight last year, thought I got an idea of what the food I eat looked like and what I needed, so stopped since and just kind of guess based on past tracking. But I’m definitely not...

@kabriana I’d probably be able to do about 2 reps maybe at the next weight. For context, on the 8-10 reps weight for each exercise, my arms are shaking quite hard and form beginning to fall apart at the last rep. But you’re right, I’ll have to just go for it and add those 2 reps regardless and...

@klara6 Yes I can’t lift any heavier than that. The second, lower rep ranges are basically my maximum, some days I struggle hitting even those 10 reps and have to do 8! Which is why I just can’t understand why I still can’t go up in kg after months, especially the shoulder press, 10kg isn’t much...

@katie4469 Thanks will do!

@polcat Thanks for your reply! Though I don’t doubt dumbbells might be more efficient, it’s a bit difficult for me as, shamefully, I don’t really want to venture into the free weights section of the gym - especially as I won’t really know if what I’m doing is correct form! It’s always full of...

@billyjoel Thanks I’ll check them out!

@billyjoel Thanks for your reply. Yes please, I’d love some recommendations!

@stacia32 I think I must be at maintenance, as I’m definitely not losing weight or body fat. I know it takes longer to build muscle through recon but I’m a bit wary of eating at surplus. Still, it’s not really worked, so maybe I’ll have to bite the bullet and give it a go

@sk83n Thank you for your reply, it’s given me a lot to think about! I hadn’t considered that it might be the jump in weight that’s preventing me progressing. It does make sense

@thatgirloncfforums Thank you for your reply! You’re right, the overhead press and the swimming is really carrying my shoulder work, ill have to add some more shoulder/chest exercises. Also I’ll copy this that I replied with to someone else: “Though I don’t doubt dumbbells might be more...

@sheldonl Thanks for your reply, yes this seems to be one of the main culprits, I’ll have to start tracking at least my protein!

@sunnsideup Thank you for your reply! The reasons I’ve been avoiding leg weights are 1) Trying to match up the proportions of my big ol’ thighs and calves with my pathetic noodle arms and 2) my legs are quite prone to injury, especially my knees (I’m loose jointed, and bad knees run in the...

@dawn16 Thank you for your suggestions, I’ll have to look up their form and add them to the roster

@dawn16 Thanks for your reply, no actually I do the same thing every week, working on the theory that it would increase those muscles faster. Didn’t know this is not the case! So this has definitely given me something to consider

@rebecca17 Thank you for your reply! And thank you for the book suggestion, I’ll definitely check it out. I’ve never actually read any books or programmes on triathlon, just sort of started doing one day after the first lockdown lol. Maybe it’s time for some actual theory. I’ll also look into...

I’ve been going to the gym twice a week since October but not really seen any improvements, not even newbie gains! Hoping someone might be able to tell me why or give some advice..? For context I’m 24f, ~51kg, 5ft 4’, I go 2 times a week for 35-40mins per session. Each session consists of 5...