It might be a cliche, but I wouldn't be who I'm today if I didn't start going to the gym back then. Patience I was the kind who wanted everything as fast as possible. However, the most important lesson that I've learned from lifting weights is to be patient. Results won't come overnight or even... Continue Reading →
Science of Exercise Review (NOTES INCLUDED!)
https://www.classcentral.com/course/science-exercise-8679 I personally think MOOCs (Massive open online courses) are a blessing to humankind. A few months ago, I completed a MOOC named Science of Exercise by the University of Colorado Boulder via Coursera (Class central). As a gymgoer myself, I think it's rather important to understand at least the basics of how the body works, so... Continue Reading →
M’sia Mandatory quarantine meal review
What was I fed during mandatory quarantine Since the COVID pandemic hit, no one has had it easy. I guess the mask manufactures had earned a fortune but sadly I don't think it's the case for the rest of us. Either way, I flew back to Malaysia from Japan a month ago and had to... Continue Reading →
FASTING for FASTER results? pt.2
Part 1: https://thewhey.home.blog/?p=384 ii) Intermittent Fasting (IF) It's a fancy way of saying I skip a meal or two a day. Ever heard of eating after 6pm makes you fat? (It's a myth btw) That's just IF, but the so call "no food after 6pm" forgot to mention the fact that you can't feast on... Continue Reading →
FASTING for FASTER results? pt.1
i) The WATER FAST Just as the name suggest, you only drink water and stop consuming any food (not the other way around). However, any zero calorie drinks are allowed, for instance, black coffee and tea. Some takes it to the extreme, a simple search on youtube will show videos such as the "30-day fast"... Continue Reading →
The comeback! PT.2
Part one: https://thewhey.home.blog/2020/02/05/the-comeback-pt-1/ Going back to the gym after a long break ? 5) Gym playlist Add or delete some songs in your current gym playlist, or maybe make one if you don't already have one.The equation to an amazing workout:Amazing playlist=Amazing workoutIf you're interested here's a link to my gym playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3dyjPYT2PLNXOFERndm0Ak?si=LzjV2CobSGWd_lgyt-mgqw (Excuse me... Continue Reading →
The comeback ! PT.1
"Re-grasping the FLOW" (Sadly) Don't we all go off track from time to time. Initially, it's just a few days of untracked macros then it goes from there. Well, that happened to me :(3 months of inactive life and stuffing my face with crazy amount of rice. nO rAgRetS 🙃 (yes, I LOVE RICE!) I've came... Continue Reading →
Fitness diet with braces ಠ_ಠ
"Abs are made in the kitchen?" Are abs really made in the kitchen? well, this is not necessarily the truth. Abs, an abbreviation of the muscle rectus abdominis is still a muscle group. Simply by dieting and getting to a low body fat might not give you those solid six packs. You are what you... Continue Reading →
Love-hate relationship with these exercises /.\
Scroll down for the podcast :3 https://media.giphy.com/media/J99LWJ61hkOVq/giphy.gif Adductor and abductor machine: The motion can be embarrassing. If you're not careful you might even hurt yourself in places you would't want to.Triceps kick backs / Overhead triceps dumbbell extensions: Even if performed in decent form these exercise still holds a high possibility to stress the shoulders.... Continue Reading →
Gender Difference in Training
I have no idea where the stereotype whereby women who lift weights tend to be Big and Bulky came from. As if just by touching dumbbells would magically turn a girl into the hulk (If growing muscle was this easy, bodybuilding would not even be a competitive sport). https://media.giphy.com/media/RgduQOICcu1EY/giphy.gif In terms of lifting weight, men... Continue Reading →
