Nicole Wilkins

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  • in reply to: Videos for at home options #168433
    Nicole
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    If you can email us at [email protected] we can set the ones you are wanting to see so challenge members can see them.

    in reply to: Day 2 Leg day #168432
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    If your legs are really sore, I would wait. If they are feeling like you could do another leg workout today, go for it.
    If you do not have lying curls, you can do 6 sets of seated or try one of the alternatives listed at the bottom of the lying hamstring curl demo video.

    in reply to: Alternatives for Injuries #168428
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    I honestly would avoid any exercises that cause pain. If you cannot lift overhead, I do not recommend you do that.
    You can always try lifting a little lighter or use resistance bands for an alternative.

    in reply to: Fat Burner #168427
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    Hi Rachael,
    There are TONS of brands to choose from but we want to prevent promoting other brands that conflict with nPower Nutrition. Please make sure you follow my suggestions on the supplement guidelines page for recommendations on a fat burner.
    Thank you 🙂

    in reply to: Fat Burner #168222
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    We are working on a pre-workout next. Eventually a fat burner but that won’t be for a little while.

    in reply to: Fluid intake #168221
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    I recommend a minimum of 4L per day NOT including coffee or energy drinks.

    in reply to: Cardio on Off Days #168050
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    It is best to have the cardio workouts spread throughout the week. You can do them on any day you wish but I do not recommend more than one session a day and I do recommend one FULL day off of both training and cardio per week.

    in reply to: HIIT duration #168049
    Nicole
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    During the HIIT spin workout, your heart rate will be elevated throughout the duration aside from the warmup and cooldown so yes, about 24min. This one is not a 1:1 ratio like most, it is progressive so there won’t be any full recoveries throughout.

    in reply to: Training around injury #168047
    Nicole
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    I wouldn’t modify anything since it is only a couple more weeks. Do the best you can with the exercises that you can do. I would train the right side only as the increased bloodflow can actually help the other arm.

    Once you can start training with both arms, it wouldn’t hurt to do a couple extra sets on the weak side to help build up strength.

    in reply to: HIIT cardio without machines #168046
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    The best option for HIIT without machines would be to do sprints at a track or somewhere with a straightaway.

    in reply to: one arm shoulder press and raise #168045
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    Hey everyone- I have to step in here. Naomi must have been thinking of a different superset 🙂

    you will actually do BOTH EXERCISES on the SAME ARM before switching.

    You will do:

    Set 1:
    1 arm shoulder press: right arm, 8-12 reps
    1 arm db lateral raise: right arm, 8-12 reps
    1 arm shoulder press: left arm, 8-12 reps
    1 arm db lateral raise: left arm, 8-12 reps

    * repeat 2 more times for a total of 3 sets ?

    in reply to: How are people making pancakes? #168044
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    I haven’t seen anyone do this so I am not quite sure. However most protein pancakes are made with eggs and oats, so I would just mix together the eggs and oats from meal 1 and eat the veggies separate. You would have to do more calculations though since the recipe for the egg muffins makes 6 servings…

    in reply to: Summer Weddings! #168043
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    Hey there!
    Everyone has different goals for this challenge and personally if I really wanted to see what changes I could make in 40 days, I wouldn’t drink any alcohol throughout the challenge and I would bring my own meals.

    However, if you feel you will miss out on life, chalk it up as a missed day and replace your last two meals of the challenge with the dinner and drinks from the wedding. Understand that one day like this can set you back about 4-5 depending on how much damage was done.

    in reply to: Videos for at home options #167995
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    Hey everyone!
    Most of the video demos are on the site. Just use the search bar at the top to find the exercise you are unclear about.
    Unfortunately I doubt we will do an at home specific challenge as 75% of the participants use a commercial gym- and I actually recommend that unless your home gym is pretty souped up with equipment. There is no way you can make significant muscle gain with 10-15lb and a barbell IMO. In the future we can add demo videos to in home workouts. Thank you for your feedback ?

    in reply to: After the Shred #164902
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    Because this program is only 40 days, it would be ok to bring them back up to maintenance after.

    in reply to: Fat burner for phase 1? #164901
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    Because this challenge is only 40 days, you can use it throughout the challenge

    in reply to: Preworkout #164900
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    I have no issues if you wish to take a pre workout. Just be aware of all of the stimulants you take during the day.
    If you do cardio and weights, do cardio AFTER weights and eat after you finish both workouts.
    If you do both fasted, eat meal 1 prior to going to the gym. Then have your post workout shake AFTER cardio and weights are finished.

    in reply to: Swapping meal plans? #164898
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    Yes that is correct. All options for all meals- there are 12- (except post workout) have the same macros.

    in reply to: Nutritional Yeast #164897
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    You can get nutritional yeast at nearly all grocery stores. Or on amazon:

    It is a great source of protein, vitamin B12 and fiber.

    in reply to: Phase 1: Meal 4, Option 2 #164892
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    All of the macros in each meal are the same. Veggies are carbohydrates.

    in reply to: More calories? #164890
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    I would not adjust anything. Follow the plan as written- you may be surprised that it works. I am going to assume that your current program is not yielding the results you were hoping for, so a change may be good 🙂

    in reply to: Foil pack Cajun chicken and veggies #164886
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    I am not sure what you mean. The amounts of all veggies are indicated in the recipe.

    in reply to: Natural sweeteners #164885
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    yep! No problem

    in reply to: Meal Plan #164879
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    If you are unsure, always go by height 🙂

    in reply to: MEAL 1 vs MEAL 2 #164878
    Nicole
    Keymaster

    Yes. All macros in each meal are the same. I do not recommend swapping foods out of a meal for something different. Just choose a different meal if you do not like something.

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