I went to a running store and got some specific running shoes, and then spent another $300 on prescription orthodics. The severe shin splint pain went away, but I still had the dull, numb feeling.[/quote]
I would be careful with this. Especially if you’re getting a numbing feeling in your lower legs/feet. I was diagnosed with compartment syndrome in my lower legs (shins) after being misdiagnosed with shin splints initially. If you’re getting numbness in your feet its more likely that you have some “activity induced compartment syndrome” which is a much more serious issue. Be careful and maybe talk to a doctor if it persists.
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Yea. It’s something I have looked into. I will probably have to address the issue again soon, but for now, the best cure is to not do any running. haha.[/quote]
yeah thats what the orthopedic surgeon said to me. He said the compartment release surgery (facial release) is less than 50/50 that it’ll work and that I should just pic a career that doesn’t require me to be a runner
I went to a running store and got some specific running shoes, and then spent another $300 on prescription orthodics. The severe shin splint pain went away, but I still had the dull, numb feeling.[/quote]
I would be careful with this. Especially if you’re getting a numbing feeling in your lower legs/feet. I was diagnosed with compartment syndrome in my lower legs (shins) after being misdiagnosed with shin splints initially. If you’re getting numbness in your feet its more likely that you have some “activity induced compartment syndrome” which is a much more serious issue. Be careful and maybe talk to a doctor if it persists.
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Yea. It’s something I have looked into. I will probably have to address the issue again soon, but for now, the best cure is to not do any running. haha.[/quote]
yeah thats what the orthopedic surgeon said to me. He said the compartment release surgery (facial release) is less than 50/50 that it’ll work and that I should just pic a career that doesn’t require me to be a runner
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True. I only really experienced the pain after doing longer running stints. Sprints didn’t really bother me.
The issue was, I was prepping for boot. That got put on hold, but may be something in the future. Not running isn’t really an option, lol.
I was recently re-reading some older notes from Chris Aceto, and on the subject of cardio, he feels that Intervals are better from the get go (without overdoing it of course), but as you get progressively leaner, switching to lower intensity work will reduce the chances of stepping over the fine line of fat loss and some muscle loss.
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Please, no more Nazi discussion. If you would like to argue take it to the off topic forum. Back to the topic at hand , effective cardio for big fawkers.[/quote]
We can do both!
My grandpa was a big bastard and after stabbing a dirty Hun with his own severed leg he’d not be afraid to do the spinning bike for Tabata sprints as it’s easy to control the resistance.
He also liked wearing a weighted vest for his evening walk around the city limits of Calais after D-day. 30 minutes ought to do it he’d say as he stacked another Boxhead neatly on the pile.
But then again, it depends on your metabolism. If the person had a relatively fast metabolism (like a “former skinny boy”), then this idea probably works better. But if the person has a slow metabolism, (e.g. FFB) then there’s probably only so far they can go with calorie restriction. It wouldn’t be unusual for a person with a slow metabolism to be down as low as 1500 cals/day for them to see results…after which their only other option is to rely on cardio.[/quote]
I’m really struggling with this. I can gain weight on around 2600 Cals. Several 20-30 minute cardio sessions/week and 2400 Cals doesn’t even get the scale moving. Strength stagnates or increases … but that’s about the only change I see.
Dropping down to 1500 though?? That seems ludicrous but might be near what I need to eat.
I’m going to the doctor Saturday to get some blood work done. Could low testosterone be a culprit or even diabetes?
I do 4 days of fasted cardio a week, and alternate between 30 minutes of intervals and 40 minutes of stair climbing. I’ll also have a conditioning day, which is usually complexes and weighted cardio - farmers walks, suitcase walks, bear hug walks, or snatch grip walks with a barbell.