female fitness

Hey all, Currently have been looking for a new program for hours and just need advice. My lifting has been relatively inconsistent for the past several months due to school and mild injury (on top of that i had covid for two weeks). I've been lifting for about a year. After some basic 5x5...

I just started a very intense masters program that has 12 non-stop hours working days, from mon-fri. For the past 3 years I’ve been consistently working out 5-6 days a week, for about 1-1.5 hours each day (I count is as 2 including commute and showering). Not only because I love it, but also...

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...

I lift and run on and off without any real routine and I was thinking about getting more serious about it. Would it matter if I try commit to a 5k run in between SL5x5 days? Would it be too ambitious, while trying to recover from 5x5 day? I'm a pretty average runner and I want to try get good at...

OK, so my first one was a personal best too but this week was SO MUCH BETTER! I have literally just got in, haven't ever showered yet - just had to tell you all first :D My first run was 29.23, 5.52/km average and two lap over 6 minutes per kilometre. (My first ever 5k, not a park run, was 33...

I wish they’d let us post images so I could just show u the neat little notes but I guess I’ll just have to copy and paste it all and hope the formats good :( ——————— started dec 18 with: weight: 138ib, 5’4 78.5 cm waist (in the morning; night is 81cm) 25 cm bicep circumference of raised arm...

I wanted to bring this up because I don't think it is spoken about enough. Many people struggle with squatting too high due to mobility issues. But what I don't see very much discussion on, is squatting ass to grass. While it isn't going to injure you necessarily, it can definitely hinder your...

I’m trying to find a protein powder to use to lose weight combined with a diet and work out plan. I’m very new to this and so I’m asking for help. I would like something with the least amount of chemicals as possible. I’m reading hemp has a lot of fat but good in other areas, etc etc. This is...

I started lifting a month and a half ago so I’m still very new. I’m about 5’5 145lbs. My squat and my deadlift are both 120. I know usually you’re supposed to be able to lift more weight in deadlift than squat. I’ve been wanting to work work up to a plate for deadlift, but I can’t even lift it...

I'm visiting a friend in LA until the 10th and realized I could hit up the FitExpo while I'm there. Except my friend is very very uninterested in such an event. Anyone going who wouldn't mind a new friend for the day? I think I'd get pretty overwhelmed alone. My interests are primarily in...

Hello everyone! For the first time in ages, I've decided to actually follow a workout plan (P.H.U.L.). I have an issue though, I lack mobility in my hips and ankles. I've been working on them (doing dynamic stretches before workouts) and they seem getting better but still not good enough to...

I’ve been lifting for the last two months at a local gym. It’s the only gym in our area (within half an hour) that my insurance pays for. I cannot switch gyms and I cannot drive further than where I currently go because I go at night when my kids are asleep (5 & 1). My husband is home with them...

A little over 6 weeks ago I joined a new gym that opened near me which has a ton of amenities including a huge array of equipment, multiple pools, hot tubs, saunas, and a ton of classes. In the past I’ve always done yoga and Pilates, so right now I’m doing 1-2 classes a day most days of the...

EDIT: I should clarify, I thought DEXA would put me around 15%. I didn't think I was actually 12-13%, nor did I want to be, but 15 seemed reasonable, and I was way off on that mark. EDIT 2: A kind Redditor below shared this chart, which handily addresses a lot of my angst - I appreciate this...

Hey everyone! I checked and don’t think this is against the rules, but apologize if so! As some context, I never really loved working out until I started doing YouTube dance videos four years ago. I became pretty consistent, lost 40 pounds, and actually enjoy working out! I try to explore all...

Ok, so I do a lot of different sports, and then I do all the sub categories of sports within the sports. I really like moving. But I’ve always been in a bit of a conundrum on how to schedule training, so I thought I’d ask y’all. What does a weekly training schedule look like for you? I’m...

I have seen this posted on a different sub, but mostly men answered. I was curious how fast everyone's progress has been? Please include height and weight.

Hello! I'm getting back into lifting after a long hiatus and this time around want to really nail down my form from the start. Could I get some feedback on my deadlift form please? I do conventional deadlift and don't wear shoes since I only have thick-soled running shoes. I also use mixed grip...

Ok so at the age of 34 I finally have acknowledged that stretching is necessary! I always neglected it and thought I never had enough time, didn't know what to do, etc. I found this video and it's been a game changer. 15 minutes? Nice. Easy moves. Super chill music. I absolutely love this video...

So... I've been strength training for more than a year but I've been more serious since last May. I've gotten quite good at hip thrusts and I'm working my way onto deadlifts (6 reps 55kgs for 3 sets this morning). But the one exercice I've been consciously avoiding is squats. I don't like...