So...I'm slowly getting back into things (swimming, running, biking)...just getting in shape in general.
I've been doing push-ups in the morning (15 on the perfect push-up/ 20 with my legs on the yoga ball) and lifting (5lb weights, 3x12 Flys, forwards, backs) at night.
I felt a lot of strength improvement over the first 2-3 weeks (I've increased the # of push-ups from 10/15) but now...not so much. In fact, I feel like they are much harder now than they were last week at the same repetitions.
So my thoughts on the issue is that I am not getting enough nutritional intake to support strength growth. Anyone have suggestions? thoughts? ideas?
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I take a lot of medication which messes with my energy level.
I noticed that I started feeling much more energetic and much healthier/clear headed after I
1) took more Calcium + Vitamin D (one of my medications leaches calcium from my bones) and
2) started juicing more veggies and fruits throughout the day. I have a Jack LaLanne juicer and I juice spinach, carrots and an apple once a day. I also juice oranges and strawberries about every other day. I swear by the stuff.
So in addition to everyone else's strength training recommendations, I can honestly say that the 2 actions listed above have helped considerably to keep my energy level up, and my system running well.
I've always considered getting a juicer...but I'm scared that I will hate the taste of everything that comes out of it? Have you come across any good healthy recipes that taste decent?
I take a lot of medication which messes with my energy level.
I noticed that I started feeling much more energetic and much healthier/clear headed after I
1) took more Calcium + Vitamin D (one of my medications leaches calcium from my bones) and
2) started juicing more veggies and fruits throughout the day. I have a Jack LaLanne juicer and I juice spinach, carrots and an apple once a day. I also juice oranges and strawberries about every other day. I swear by the stuff.
So in addition to everyone else's strength training recommendations, I can honestly say that the 2 actions listed above have helped considerably to keep my energy level up, and my system running well.
I've always considered getting a juicer...but I'm scared that I will hate the taste of everything that comes out of it? Have you come across any good healthy recipes that taste decent?
