I love elevated heel squats! No idea why lol but I do. I had to do them after acl/meniscus repair and I hated them then but now I enjoy them 
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Not all that long ago, 2017- 2021 I had a Planet Fitness membership just to go in there and do the stair stepper. Would do 26 flights. Didnāt realize I was almost doing the Statue of Liberty. Been thinking lately about restating the membership again just mainly for that. Thanks for the incentive.
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One of my current faves.
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Thatās awesome! Do it lol
In just two weeks I have very good strength in my legs/lower body just from the stair stepper. It really is a great tool just to get the heart rate up everyday, a little sweat, and strength. Just getting out of the house and getting in the gym to be in a different atmosphere is really good for the mental as well.
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Hello hello my sober fit people.
I have a question. What do you think about pre-workouts? I got a sample with my protein shake order and wow, it gave me kick! I took it before run and it was pretty good run, i even beat my personal record for 1km and 1mile 
Also, i had nice energy all day, without any side effects, not nervous etc. I ran in the morning and all day after I didnāt even drink any coffee or yerba mate or matcha and I always sip something coffeinated during day cause I need it. Iām already planning to order a pack of it but Iām a bit worried if itās not dangerous. If Iām not gonna get used to it and without it wonāt be able to perform. What are your experiences?
I paste here some info about this pre-workouts
I feel like my addict brain is already making me buy it cause that nice kick it gave me
But man, I could use some extra energy.
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Hey Mischa, Iām a functional caffeine addict just like you. Working shifts doesnāt make it easier. That said, Iāve managed so far w weightlifting and caffeine alone.
From time to time I do consider buying a pre workout but even if I did, I would reserve it for those got no sleep but canāt skip a sesh days. I personally would not use a pre workout every day, sports or no sports. I know I would like it too much. And then what comes next.
Itās not dangerous tho.
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Aha might as well do an update you guys. I dislocated my shoulder a month ago being thoughtless and doing a movement I usually never ever do. Thankfully the damage was limited and Iāll be fine eventually hopefully just w physiotherapy and gradually increasing functionality again. The mind sure went to end of the line thinking when it looked like I would have to have an operation (never had one) and be out of lifting and wage labour for many months. Thankfully that didnāt happen in the end. 
Guys some unexpected idk, fortune I guess, is that I joined my ex manās gym for the time being so I can use the leg machines and we been going together. I never used machines before and I canāt say I like it much lol. Anytime anybody does a decent squat in that place I get tears of longing in my eyesā¦ But I have for sure enjoyed being able to move and use my strength somewhat, knowing I can improvise training to stay good. Iām doing some weighted physio moves for the shoulder too. 
And I really enjoy getting out the house more and being in public. Which I used to dreeead. Plus while normally almost no one seems to be doing much work there or have much of an idea (is that normal?!) the other day I saw a big girl like me (bigger actually) who clearly knew her shit and the joy it gave me to see her and we even chatted a lil bit 
it was great. So that is an unexpected nice thing. God knows I would love to have a few rl wl buddies!
Hope everyone is going well, would love to see some updates on our regs here. Much love and grrrrr to all of youse! 
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Hopefully your shoulder heals ok. I like a mix of free weights and machines. Been training 4 times a week and feeling more comfortable in my surroundings at the gym. Still unsure on all the equipment but confidence has increased markedly.
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Urgh that shirt. TMACā¦
You look good though, what a shame.
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Along with the gym, disappointing people is another favorite pastime
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Snap, brother.
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Good to see you all geared up for the big kick off this evening will you be able to watch it
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I will have nothing said about that top itās a classic 
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Iām thinking about buying fitness tracker, Fitbit inspire 3 most probably. Anybody has it? Some thoughts? Maybe some other recommendations.
I used to have some cheap fit watch fitbit-like but it was so inaccurateā¦ For example it was counting my steps while I was just standing washing the dishes. Are firbits more trustable?
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Sure will! Itās on at noon for me here and thankfully will be available on TV
Cavani on the back of the kit. Short time with MU but I love him.
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Reallyā¦ Haha. Chelsea blue 
All the way thru.
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