Kristen Hassell
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Is it okay to have 1 serving of fruit per day (1×7 = 7 servings per week) instead of 2 on training days and none on rest days (2×5 + 0x2 = 10 serving per week)
The training program is great but I’m extremely disappointed in the nutrition aspect of these challenges. Back when I was figure competing my calories went as high as 2,300 and from January to June I was doing absolutely fantastic on my own eating around 2,000 but went completely off track on the Photo Shoot Challenge and began binge eating as a direct result of restricting my way too far down to 1,300! I’m back at 1,700 now and can’t understand how this “build” plan says to gain muscle in a calorie deficit at 1,500. I suggest keeping the macro split but up the calories as long as your body measurements continue to show progress.
Hey, I’m not a moderator but the instructions for Phase 1 Training say “Try to increase the weight you are using with each set. As you do this, you will decrease the number of repetitions you are performing – this is called the Pyramid Principle.” Hope this helps 🙂
Hi, I’m not a moderator but “single leg weighted sit to stand” was how I learned how to do pistol squats 😊
Sounds good but I thought that the “interval” part meant having more of a “peaking” heart rate and then “dropping” heart rate like the rowing machine graph shows with a greater difference between high and low. The Stepmill workout looks similar to my spin bike workout. Could this also be considered HIIT? Sorry I’m just a little confused about the difference between “HIIT Cardio” lasting 20-30 minutes and “Interval Cardio” lasting 45 minutes.
How much activity can we include outside of the 10 Week Challenge Program strength and cardio? I am currently lifting 6x a week and do HIIT 3x I also walk about 20k steps per day and do short 20 minutes yoga sessions a few times a week. My Polar watch says I’m burning on average 2600 cal per day and I eat around 2000 . I’m 5’0” 112lbs and meal plan 1 has me eating 1700. Should I cut my calories for the challenge and limit my yoga and walks? I am most worried about burning too many calories and being hungry.
Hi Nicole, the nutrition plan (foods and macros) cardio and strength training are pretty much verbatim what I’ve been used to doing. After taking a few years break from figure competing I’m glad to hear I’m back on the right track but the only difference is I may be getting too much activity outside of the gym (yoga, walking) My Polar watch says I’m burning on average 2600 cal per day. I’ve only had it for two weeks so there’s not much more data. I’m 5’0” 112lbs and fairly lean and muscular. I currently eat around 2000 to maintain. Should I really be cutting my calories down to 1700? Or should the calories be cut and I need to limit my yoga and walks?
