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That rarely happens to me, but my legs get sore so easily! Do you know if there´s a reason for different muscle groups being more/less affected or does it just mean I´m not getting at my chest muscles as well as I think I am?
 
LaMaria said:
That rarely happens to me, but my legs get sore so easily! Do you know if there´s a reason for different muscle groups being more/less affected or does it just mean I´m not getting at my chest muscles as well as I think I am?
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For me it depends on how consistent my training has been combined with changes in routine. If I have been consistent I rarely get sore regardless of bodypart but a change in routine or intensity will cause it for 1-2 training sessions before I again don't notice any DOMS

In this case I have changed routine and intensity

so Monday training changes

Bench press as an exercise is the same exercise but intensity is to failure with only a 3 minute rest
DB bench was not in my last program, but like bench, is done to failure with only 3 minute rest
Decline Bench again, not in last program, also done to failure, 3 minute rest

OH DB Press, not in last program, light weight due to shoulder, not to failure
Powerlifting Tricep extensions - same as last program (Primary difference between this and a regular tricep extension is the target heads of the muscle, medial and lateral heads rather than the big long head) the medial head is important for bench press during the last few inches before lockout.)

weeks 1-3 is 3 sets of 10, weeks 4 -6 is sets of 6

followed by a more traditional routine, which is lower in intensity but will benefit from over compensation after the first tough 6 weeks. Building increased strength and muscle size.

This program pushed close to the edge for over training, suitable for ladies and lighter weight men, but would over stress the CNS for larger men. Most ladies have far better recovery then men.

Also not suited for a beginner, who I would never have them train to failure, it is very easy to over train a beginner.

needless to say, I must have a spotter for this training day and just one reason why I don't train in a home gym.
 
Thank you! Your training sounds properly impressive - and a little scary. Glad you know what you're doing and you mind the risks.
 
Shoulder is still giving me problems, back to see the Doc next month when he returns from South Africa
 
Hey Trusylver, looking forward to following your training progress. From what I've read so far, it looks like I will learn a lot from you! Just reading back a few posts and saw some of the conversation about going back to school and having random and seemingly unrelated certifications. I've got a BSc Kin, a CPT cert, and am now in the midst of doing a Bookkeeping certificate. Whenever I mention that, it gets some confused looks but I really wanted to start understanding some of the business and financial side of things, which were not at all included in my degree. I figured I might as well get a certification just in case I could use that in some way! Could be a flexible way to work while my son is in school... Did you ever decide for sure if you are going to go back to school?

I also feel you on the whole topic of personal trainer quality and how much that can vary. They seem to be a dime a dozen and know everything about everything! And don't get me started on the handing out of meal plans by "nutritionists"...

Next up is to take a look at the article you posted!
 
PLB said:
Could be a flexible way to work while my son is in school... Did you ever decide for sure if you are going to go back to school?
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I will be submitting my application in the next few days for hopefully a second semester start.

As unrelated as some qualification may be they all give you experience.

Although I have always been involved in assorted sports my whole life it was not always my profession, I don't think I could ever go back to being a web developer (SEO specialist) the business qualification however work with any other profession you can think of.

Hobbies also count for some things, I am doing my first professional photo shoot at the gym tomorrow, photographing the junior martial arts pupils for Easter, I had never considered I was good enough to be paid for taking photographs. Also in planning is a fitness photo shoot for the gym for the gyms website instead of cheesy stock photo's
 
That's great! Good luck on your application!

Yes, that's true, it is all experience and it can all work together sometimes. When I was in school, I remember someone saying that most adults change their career around 6 times... maybe instead of full-on changing careers we just start to blend them together.

That's awesome that you're doing photoshoots, I imagine that could be a very rewarding hobby (and yes, it's always great when you can use your own photos, instead of stock photos!). I hope those go well for you.
 
Trusylver said:
I am doing my first professional photo shoot at the gym tomorrow, photographing the junior martial arts pupils for Easter, I had never considered I was good enough to be paid for taking photographs. Also in planning is a fitness photo shoot for the gym for the gyms website instead of cheesy stock photo's
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That´s great! You have so many useful skills and it´s always nice to make some extra money doing things you enjoy.
 
OK, I have taken the leap and my application has been submitted for this course

Diploma in Sport and Fitness

while I could have applied for the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science immediately, I would like to get use of the diploma while finishing the degree.

Last time I was on the QTAC site was when one of my sons applied to go to ANU.
 
Way to go! The way you're doing it sounds great! Just chip away at it and definitely make use of the diploma. The Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science sounds very much like what is called a Bachelor of Kinesiology or Human Kinetics here... though I really wish they would change that because it just ends up being confusing for people.
 
training was ok this morning, shoulder was a problem with squat, swapped in front squat for a couple of sets.
 
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i generally have a hard time convincing my clients to eat ANY obvious protein, apart from maybe an egg every other day. It´s a struggle.
 
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