GOT Fitness LOG

Moomin · January 30, 2014

Mutzo Nutzo said:
I get mine from a local health food store, I think that Sainsbury's sell it now ( in the health food section)

Cheers, will pick some up soon.

maddison · January 30, 2014

You won't buy it, but this stuff is the cheapest around and it's EXACTLY the same thing. Just without the fancy MCT label

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/2611...ff11=ICEP3.0.0&ff12=67&ff13=80&ff14=95&ff19=0

Bruce Wayne · January 31, 2014

Baines' left foot said:
I hate running with a passion, but if I went for a run once a week or so, would I see benefits in my core area?

The opposite I think. I'm no runner, but my other half is, and she's had some problems previously because she did a lot of running without doing any core exercises. The running puts a lot of stress through the core, which if it isn't very strong can lead to injury problems.

evilwebby · January 31, 2014

Bruce Wayne said:
The opposite I think. I'm no runner, but my other half is, and she's had some problems previously because she did a lot of running without doing any core exercises. The running puts a lot of stress through the core, which if it isn't very strong can lead to injury problems.

Yeah, running doesn't do anything for your core. The more you run the more you should actually supplement it with core strengthening to be able to support your running.

Gym balls are great - there's an endless amount of exercises you can do with them to help core strength.

maddison · January 31, 2014

evilwebby said:
Yeah, running doesn't do anything for your core. The more you run the more you should actually supplement it with core strengthening to be able to support your running.

Gym balls are great - there's an endless amount of exercises you can do with them to help core strength.

Latest research shows that using gym balls makes you less stable, good for activating muscles that aren't firing though (rehab). Once you're up and running again (pun intended), you're better off building your core strength by using a stable surface.

Big Fat Sam · January 31, 2014

Couldn't believe my eyes this morning, stepped onto the scales and it displayed: 79.3kg. I was 80.0kg 24 hours ago, and I had a lil snack quite last last night. Down from 82.9kg since the 9th of Jan! Woo!

Moomin · January 31, 2014

Planks for core, I'm doing them in the evening on the living room floor.

Mutzo Nutzo · January 31, 2014

Moomin said:
Planks for core, I'm doing them in the evening on the living room floor.

Try mixing your planks up - try some side star planks...They are hard!!!

CahillsCornerFlag · January 31, 2014

Haven't been able to use the treadmill yet, as the garage is now full up with tables and chairs whilst we do out the dining room. Dying to get on it.

evilwebby · January 31, 2014

This may be the best and most overall compelling piece of research that I have found in support of LCHF:

part 1:
http://cyclingtips.com.au/2013/08/high-fat-low-carb-diets-good-for-you-and-your-cycling/

part 2:
http://cyclingtips.com.au/2013/09/high-fat-low-carb-diets-the-effects-and-how-to-try-one/

Important highlights:

- We often think of energy from carbs/fat in terms of either/or, but the reality it's nearly always a mixture, and what's important is the how much each system contributes to the overall

- Part1 acknowledges that previous studies have never been performed on well-adapted (fat-adapted) test subjects

- Regardless of your physiological preference, some carbs are necessary for maximum energy output, even in well-adapted fat-burning atheletes, as you approach your VO2max level.

- Check out those before/after charts in part2!!!!

Baines' left foot · January 31, 2014

Bruce Wayne said:
The opposite I think. I'm no runner, but my other half is, and she's had some problems previously because she did a lot of running without doing any core exercises. The running puts a lot of stress through the core, which if it isn't very strong can lead to injury problems.

evilwebby said:
Yeah, running doesn't do anything for your core. The more you run the more you should actually supplement it with core strengthening to be able to support your running.

Gym balls are great - there's an endless amount of exercises you can do with them to help core strength.

maddison said:
Latest research shows that using gym balls makes you less stable, good for activating muscles that aren't firing though (rehab). Once you're up and running again (pun intended), you're better off building your core strength by using a stable surface.

Thanks lads.

Moomin said:
Planks for core, I'm doing them in the evening on the living room floor.

Completely forgot about planks actually. I usually do 6-8 sets of core of various exercises at the end of each session, I should be doing more though really.

Fuleco · January 31, 2014

Doing the Barcelona Marathon in six weeks. Bricking myself.

blue4eva77 · January 31, 2014

Mutzo Nutzo said:
I eat coconut oil regularly (1 teaspoon first thing in the morning), and if I cook anything at high heat I use it then also - as with other MCT's it goes straight to the Liver from your digestive system, and is instantly converted to energy.

It also whitens your teeth, just swill it around your gob for a few minutes every day.

Oooh Oooh - Coconuts!!

How long have you been eating coconut oil for mate ? Can you tell the difference in how you feel since eating coconut oil. Ive also heard it can be used as a dietry supplement, so any changes ? Or do you think that this could be down to the fact that coconut oil gives you energy, thus enabling you to go for longer periods in the gym etc....

Im reading very good things about coconut oil.

Im using Extra Virgin Organic stuff (32oz).

sbbefc · January 31, 2014

So much bad science and conflicting advice. Just go out and do what you enjoy.

Kurt. · January 31, 2014

A steady 5k tonight .... Nit as good or as far as last night but it's still miles in the bank.... Felt quite heavy legged and sore in one calf.... Rest day tomorrow .