Recent content by atxfitgal

Am I the only girl here? I expected to be outnumbered, which is fine, but I don't see many (if any) other female posters on this board. I was going to ask if there could maybe be a women's forum, but I don't know if there are enough members to support it. Thoughts? I'm also curious about the...

Yep, squats done really fast. All of the movements should be as fast as you can w/o sacrificing form. Sounds like your wife and I are built a lot alike (28, 5'6, 18%bf). Try my routine once or twice a week for a few weeks, and also you might try a good track workout w/ drills and sprints. Has...

Ok, I think I'm on the right track. My legs got a decent pump, but my upper body didn't really feel much. I'm very sure that 25lbs is my 15 rep max for biceps, and that's pushing it a little. Can someone explain what to do if you have a relatively low max and use biggish increments and end...

Holy moley I don't even know where to start. Most of the nutrtional debate has been worked to death, so I'll leave that alone. I will say that I'm often amazed at how much time and energy people put into finding "the secret" way of eating for optimum health. This uneasy sense of...

walking lunges with dumbells, plus the following on cardio days Fast as you can, no rest b/w exercises 15 speed squats 15 alternating lunges 15 split squats (start in lunge position and jump, switching feet) 15 speed squats Rest 3 minutes Do it 2x the first time and work up to 4x, or else she...

Ok, so just got back from my fastest trip to the gym ever. Are the first few weeks of 15's supposed to be stupid-easy? I have to admit I was a little embarassed lifting so light and so quickly. I'm extra sensitive because everyone already thinks women don't lift heavy enough, and there I am (a...