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flyingsolo · 07-25-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Joycmarr

There's a saying/quote "lose weight in the kitchen, get fit in the gym" that is pretty much true.

That being said, post workout nutrition is far more important than pre-workout, in my humble opinion. I don't think you need a protein bar pre-workout.

I read a research report a while back that said losing weight is 80% diet and 20% workout.

MaidinFrisco · 07-26-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by flyingsolo

I read a research report a while back that said losing weight is 80% diet and 20% workout.

I have personally found this to be true. Many people can eat a 2,000+ calorie meal at Cheesecake Factory in one sitting, but cannot perform an equivalent workout to burn those calories.

53-5 · 07-31-2012, 09:16 PM

Hey Ski, I run onto that very often...and yes, it will freak some people out... clearly you are a seasoned runner...so that 180 HR wouldn't concern me much at all... now if you were just starting out, that would concern me and we would not let you get that high.

What is likely the case is that your heart increases heart rate while running to maintain the required "cardiac output." Basically due to the cooling requirements of your body etc., the HR goes up (and is multiplied by the volume of blood pushed during each beat or stroke) to reach a specific cardiac output. What I am trying to say is, it's likely completely normal and ok for you to run up to a 180 HR when running. Sounds like your recovery is excellent and you experience no pain or other symptoms that would seem to indicate a problem...

If you are concerned, seeing a cardiologist might be a good idea...and can put your mind at ease

Just curious, since I don't know you... are you female? I seem to see this most often in females...

shetheredge · 08-02-2012, 10:47 AM

I would not recommend a pre-workout protein bar. That is just more calories you are taking in to try and burn off. If you want to burn more fat calories then just drink water or something like Spark for energy. Take up to 30 grams of protein after your workout to replenish your muscles.