I think my trainer may be talking rubbish, but I don't know enough to challenge him on it.
I've been doing 5:2 or 4:3 since the new year, and have lost 40lbs! I've lurked on the thread a lot, and read some superb advice, especially around exercising (BigChoc!) and joined the gym at work. Just using the C25k app I've managed to go from not being able to run for longer than 2 mins, to regularly running 5k. I'm very proud and in the best shape of my life. I'm finally a healthy BMI, although have another 17lbs to go to reach goal weight.
One of my company benefits, as well as the gym, is subsidised personal training. I thought I'd look at including some weight/ resistance training into my gym sessions so signed up for a PT. Shortly after I noticed my hip was really hurting when I ran- I'd stop running for a week, it would improve, and then come back when I started running again. I think it's trochanteric bursitis, and I've got a doctors appt about it.
I mentioned this to the PT who told me that "starving" myself for a few days a week could cause hip and joint problems- he said that long term I would be deficient in things like calcium, fat and protein, causing muscoskeletal problems. Now, I thought weighing 40lbs less would be better for me and my poor joints, but now every time I see him he keeps harping in about how I'm damaging myself and permanently slowing my metabolism. Is there any truth in this or should I ditch him and sign up with someone else?
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Anyone know anything about exercise injuries and 5:2?
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stoopstofolly · 16/07/2014 19:41
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