Thanks so much for a thorough and helpful response! I am feeling very bloated, so your words are encouraging. I thought maybe it was fluids surrounding the tissue it's repairing, so it's good to know that the muscles actually store more glycogen. And yes, I'm measuring weekly in addition to weighing. I'm determined to stick with weight training this time for the long haul. MJ's Millionaire Fastlane, Hardy's Compound Effect, and some other reading have made me realize I treat everything as a sprint instead of a marathon; so I'm working on changing that. I'm looking forward to seeing that 6 month change in my body!
The first trainer I hired was a solo trainer. I'm now with a private gym and this trainer is putting me through great lifting routines 2xweek and I'm alternating with interval training. That's very kind of you to offer to review my routine. She varies it each time, and it always includes some combination of core work, leg presses or squats, and presses and pulls for back, chest, and arms; and her degree is in sports fitness so I'm comfortable with it for now. And yes, planks are included. I'll add the stretches for glutes and adductors. I'm already doing forward fold and pigeon yoga poses for IT band and hamstrings. I will keep focused on strength building, per your recommendation.
Thanks for the note about personal trainers. I'll be moving soon, so you've made me realize I'll have to be careful who I choose in the new city. BTW, that would be a great opt in freebie idea - one page guide to choosing a personal trainer, what questions to ask them. (For example, I had no idea you could get a certificate without any actual coursework!)
Thanks again for your reply, and please let me know if there is anything I can do to support your business in return.
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The first trainer I hired was a solo trainer. I'm now with a private gym and this trainer is putting me through great lifting routines 2xweek and I'm alternating with interval training. That's very kind of you to offer to review my routine. She varies it each time, and it always includes some combination of core work, leg presses or squats, and presses and pulls for back, chest, and arms; and her degree is in sports fitness so I'm comfortable with it for now. And yes, planks are included. I'll add the stretches for glutes and adductors. I'm already doing forward fold and pigeon yoga poses for IT band and hamstrings. I will keep focused on strength building, per your recommendation.
Thanks for the note about personal trainers. I'll be moving soon, so you've made me realize I'll have to be careful who I choose in the new city. BTW, that would be a great opt in freebie idea - one page guide to choosing a personal trainer, what questions to ask them. (For example, I had no idea you could get a certificate without any actual coursework!)
Thanks again for your reply, and please let me know if there is anything I can do to support your business in return.
Transferring rep.
Oops, I don't have enough to transfer. When I get 10, it's yours!
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