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Gym-ing for months but not improving weights?
@rania Ttacking your calories on myfitness pal will be worth your time. I would do a base tracking for 1 week, then tailor it after. I learned I was only eating like 1300 calories trying to ride like 40 to 60 miles every weekend + my interval training mid week. I kept depleting my glycogen...- rebecca17
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- Forum: Female Fitness
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Gym-ing for months but not improving weights?
@rania Strength training will actually strength your joint. They even recommend it for patients with arthritis, i.e. physical therapy. You don't have to lift heavy either. Even bodyweight squats or lunges will do a lot for you. The cross training will also help with prevention of overuse...- rebecca17
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- Forum: Female Fitness
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Gym-ing for months but not improving weights?
@rania Since you are a triathlete... A couple books that might be helpful: roar by Stacy Sims (female performance for endurance athletes) and maximum overload (strength training for cyclists). I would not lift heavy during your tri season. Strengthening legs would still be beneficial, but save...- rebecca17
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- Forum: Female Fitness