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04-15-2013, 01:51 AM

zilog replied to a thread Weight lifting belts in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Just a cheap one from eBay. (The proper type though, 4" all the way around). Works fine, but I'll probably look around for a good deal on a better...

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04-12-2013, 08:17 AM

zilog replied to a thread Weight lifting belts in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Well I had my first session with a weight belt today, set a new squat PR and it felt a lot more comfortable too!

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04-11-2013, 05:07 AM

zilog replied to a thread Breath Control in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Great article Al! I've been working on handstands recently and had already figured out for myself that if I really tense up my core they become...

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04-05-2013, 08:07 AM

zilog replied to a thread It feels so wrong eating...... in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I'm not convinced that eating (heavily processed) bacon every day is good for you. The guy above ^^^ has basically said exactly what I was going to...

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04-05-2013, 07:59 AM

zilog replied to a thread Weight lifting belts in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Yep, good point, I will make sure to do that. Yes, breathing is sorted - Starting Strength is my training bible (if though I don't use the program!)

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04-05-2013, 05:02 AM

zilog replied to a thread Weight lifting belts in Primal Blueprint Fitness

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04-05-2013, 04:03 AM

zilog replied to a thread Weight lifting belts in Primal Blueprint Fitness

That's great info, thanks guys. I never thought about it like that. I will get a belt, but restrict it's use to my final work set (I also do 531).

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04-04-2013, 10:15 AM

zilog replied to a thread Weight lifting belts in Primal Blueprint Fitness

This was my concern. I'm quite happy to proceed slowly (as I've been doing all along). Could you elaborate on this please?

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04-04-2013, 09:25 AM

zilog started a thread Weight lifting belts in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Anyone use one? When I lift to failure now it's my core (abs on squat, abs/lower back on deadlift) that gives out first, rather than my legs (like...

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04-02-2013, 05:28 AM

zilog replied to a thread a question for those of you who've done the insanity workout... in Primal Blueprint Fitness

This is what makes Insanity (and everything like it) sound like a poor program to me. Exercise is all about consistency, whether it's lifting 2/3...

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04-02-2013, 05:17 AM

zilog replied to a thread Chronic cardio in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Exactly this. Doing a lot of cardio or not has very little to do with it IMO.

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04-02-2013, 05:12 AM

zilog replied to a thread Dehydrator recommendations for a UK primalite! in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I looked into this myself a couple of years ago, but didn't end up buying one as they are pretty expensive and I thought the novelty would probably...

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03-24-2013, 05:10 AM

zilog replied to a thread Is there a routine link for Wendlers 531? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Just buy the book FFS. It's under $10 on Kindle Store. It's a great program and if you don't consider that value for money there's something wrong...

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03-13-2013, 09:49 AM

zilog replied to a thread Thread for hard-gainers in Primal Blueprint Fitness

You went from lifting weights 4 times a week to 3 times a week and lost strength? Something about this story doesn't add up. At the very least it...

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03-13-2013, 09:47 AM

zilog replied to a thread Attention Convict Conditioners! in Primal Blueprint Fitness

If that's your attitude I wouldn't bother with any of this stuff. Just get some pec/bicep implants, maybe lipo (if you need it). Much quicker.

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03-07-2013, 05:40 AM

zilog replied to a thread Anyone have a Concept 2 rower? Any comments or reviews, please? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

I've had a concept 2 for a few years now. They are great bits of kit, and even if you buy a second hand one (in reasonable condition) they will last...

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02-26-2013, 05:15 AM

zilog replied to a thread Barefoot skeptic changes mind in Primal Blueprint Fitness

I got on so well with minimalist-style shoes when I started running that I have changed over entirely with all my shoes. I wear Chuck Taylors style...

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02-05-2013, 01:57 PM

zilog replied to a thread Why does cheese halt weight loss/make one gain but Whey and yogurt do not? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

are you saying that excess calories from protein go towards building muscle rather than getting stored as fat?

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01-25-2013, 07:16 AM

zilog replied to a thread Dark Chocolate-How much do you eat? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

Checked this out as I was in ASDA yesterday. Looked like crap to me I'm afraid. There were a lot of ingredients, including "flavouring". Why would...

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01-24-2013, 06:22 AM

zilog replied to a thread Dark Chocolate-How much do you eat? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I'm not great at rationing myself so if I had it available all the time I would probably over eat it. I don't think there's a problem with eating...

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01-24-2013, 05:56 AM

zilog replied to a thread Why is learning how to run killing me?? in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Greycat has it. It is all about conditioning, the same as all physical activity. You just need to take it slow and let your body get used to it. ...

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01-24-2013, 05:50 AM

zilog replied to a thread Literally pulling something in Primal Blueprint Fitness

I would think just lugging something like a barbell that's on the ground would definitely leave you more prone to injury than something like a...

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01-24-2013, 05:44 AM

zilog replied to a thread Dark Chocolate-How much do you eat? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

My favourite is G&B 85%. It just tastes the nicest IMO, more so than Lindt for example. I normally buy a bar on a Saturday (although not every week)...

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01-24-2013, 05:39 AM

zilog replied to a thread Study of 40,000 women finds low carb, high protein diet harmful in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

The Atkins diet was complete re-written a few years ago and is now totally different to the original, demented (IMO) version. Basically it's now low...

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01-22-2013, 06:47 AM

zilog replied to a thread I FINALLY had a decent half marathon running on FAT! in Primal Blueprint for Athletes

Either the spambots are getting a lot more sophisticated, or someone has a really boring job. :D

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01-22-2013, 06:31 AM

zilog replied to a thread Why can't I look like Mark Sisson!?!?! in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

This doesn't sound, or look, like anything a "normal" person would eat. So maybe "looking like Mark" is not particularly natural, or even a good idea...

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01-21-2013, 02:52 AM

zilog replied to a thread Signs of Ketosis? in Primal Blueprint Nutrition

I was under 50g for 4 days and when I tested with ketostix it was positive. Stayed in ketosis for about 2 weeks and never got any of the "normal"...

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01-17-2013, 07:08 AM

zilog replied to a thread Tim Noakes in Primal Blueprint for Athletes

Thanks, that looks interesting! I'll probably get it and read it this weekend.

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01-17-2013, 12:52 AM

zilog replied to a thread How to gain muscle, strength and power quickly. Interesting experiment. in Primal Blueprint Fitness

Glad it's not just me. A guy who is already muscular/strong gains 20 lbs of muscle in just one month. Really?

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01-16-2013, 02:57 AM

zilog replied to a thread low carb running/ketosis question in Primal Blueprint for Athletes

Probably OK, I don't drink broth currently (I really should though!) but I use rock/himalayan salt liberally as well as supplementing with a...

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