Recent content by jpw

A resting HR of 100 does seem high. When I do cardio mine gets up to about 170. No idea about weight training as I have never measured my pulse while lifting.

My neighbour is sick and has been given steroids to help with his cough. Got me wondering, what do they actually do? Why do bodybuilders use them? I assumed it they just allowed you to work harder which helped muscles grow faster. But is there more to it?

Mine would be "How I made my first million", as I will only find the time to write a book if I did not need to work!

I read that if you exercise for 45 minutes your metabolism remains increased for 14 hours, so if you to cardio twice a day, or at least two 45 minute workouts, then you can keep your metabolism raised all the time. But then you have to fit in the weight training too! Great if you have a lot of...

I hate cardio in the morning. I really struggle with running, everything too tight in the morning. Can just about cope with the cross trainer.

That is awful. "home robbery gone wrong" - sounds like a planned beating, why would a burglar take a baseball bat? They were lucky to survive really. Wishing them a speedy recovery.

Now that is a good idea! I may try my own version. It will not be as stylish as that - just make a pot of coffee (cafeteire) and then mix with my chocolate protein powder. Mmmm. That could be good.

I think it is just a matter of trying to do a little more each time, and ensuring that you get good rest. Why not follow a set plan, something like a 10km or even half marathon training plan that will set out your daily workouts and nutrition to hopefully get the best results possible?

Do you get Solgar where you are? Sold in Holland and Barrett shops in the UK.