In the event of a concussion, I would avoid ANY vigorous exercise for at least 1 week to allow your body a chance to recover without any stress. Take a week off, enjoy the relaxation and come back strong next week.

Assuming that you are pear-shaped and tend to keep most of your fat in the lower portion of your body, particularly the glutes and hips, you will need to lose fat all-over, as previously mentioned, but then ultimately change your diet and workout routine to prevent the fat from returning.

Another solution, if you have an ABNORMAL amount of fat deposited in your glutes, there may be an estrogen issue at hand. Have you had a complete blood test done, including test/est levels?

Hello -

I believe you must have missed it in the guide:

"Take no more than 12-15 seconds rest between sets"

The body will INSTANTLY switch back into using glycogen as energy.

Too much calcium and sodium WITHOUT sufficient water will indeed increase your risk of kidney stones. The easiest way to prevent this is with a complete balance of sodium/potassium/magnesium/calcium, and of course, PLENTY of water. No less than 1 gal per day. As far as electrolyte levels, 1x sodium, 2x potassium, 1x calcium, 1x magnesium. You want to keep the total sodium to no more than 3,000mg per day, and thus potassium 6K max, and mag/calc also 3K max. Also take Vitamin C, Vitamin D-3, and Lysine to further absorb the calcium. You need at least 1g of vitamin C, 3,000iu of vitamin d, and 1g-2g of supplemental lysine.

EDIT:

genetic predisposition to kidney stones is also a concern, but can be fought off with the above practices.

This post was edited by SKCRaynor on Apr 7 2013 06:45pm

Yes I have heard of both and know much of both.

I would highly recommend you stick to Optimum Nutrition Micronized Creatine Monohydrate (synthesized by Creapure), and Optimum Nutrition Natural (either pro complex or gold standard), OR NOW! Whey protein.

The problem I have with regular gold standard is the artificials they add to it.

With regard to the creatine, it's OK, but not optimal.

It's definitely a body fat % issue.

You may not feel much fat in your arms, but consider a well-marbled steak. There is fat interspersed throughout the tissue, preventing you from having the chiseled appearance you desire. The solution, of course, is to lower the body fat overall, and your arms will in turn become the way you want them.

Hello.

Please do NOT post replies to questions or offer advice in this sticky, as it is against the rules.

This sticky is only for myself and/or 7ds to respond to questions and offer advice.

This is to prevent false information, misleading information, and confusion in general.


Thank you for your compliance regarding this issue.

What about soccer?

Avoid, absolutely avoid!!