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Umer on March 27, 2022 at 11:33 pm · in reply to: Putting on weight during training? #64798

Hi Everyone

I want to share my experience as well. Before starting this training program, I had been doing intermittent fasting (one meal a day) for years and was hovering around 72Kg.

Following Ms Dent’s presentation, it was clear that a good amount of carbs a sufficiently fueled pre & post-workout meals/snacks are essential to progression and training benefits. I started eating carbs & multiple meals a day. I gained 06kg within 02 weeks. I tried my best but couldn’t manage weight as eating habits were quite inconsistent 🙂

Then I bought a food weight scale & tried my fitness pal, synced it with Garmin, put a target of losing about 0.5kg a week with 300-500 calories deficient.

I am 71kg today after 02 months. And I feel the strongest I ever did and during these 02 months had put in most training hours in years. I would highly recommend using Myfitnesspal & rewatching the Ms Dent presentation recording to adjust pre & post-workout meals as recommended by her.

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Umer on March 27, 2022 at 11:14 pm · in reply to: ALL Zoom call Recordings posted here #64797

Hi Mark

I hope you are doing well.

Due to some outstation activities, I missed the all-important Muscular Endurance meeting with Scott Johnson. I am trying to replay & download the recording; however, for Feb 16 & Mar 2 recordings, it only shows a 30-second clip. The rest of the recordings are working fine.

COuld you please look into it and share the link again?

Thanks

[Umer]

Umer on February 25, 2022 at 11:48 pm · in reply to: Gym based MME Warm Up #63667

Thanks Mark

[Umer]

Umer on February 13, 2022 at 9:26 pm · in reply to: AeT Test Results #63296

Dear Mark

Thank you for the reply. I will do the Aet Test again next week.

Thank you for all the guidance and prompt responses. MTG has been a hugely impactful & excellent learning experience.

Regards
Umer

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Umer on February 10, 2022 at 6:56 am · in reply to: Missed today’s kickoff— #63178

Aet test** 🙂

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Umer on February 10, 2022 at 6:54 am · in reply to: Aerobic Threshold Test #63177

Hi Fritz

You don’t need to log two workouts; If you have a training peak account linked, you can view it in the analysis tab. You can see the details in the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30XDAtkDZ78

Note: one hour is the recommended time for the Aet Drift test and shouldn’t include warmup. I usually do a 1 hour 20 mins workout for the AET test and analyze the last 60 mins BPM to calculate the AET.

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Umer on February 10, 2022 at 6:45 am · in reply to: Missed today’s kickoff— #63176

Hi DJW

Good to see you back; looking forward to another informative and successful training group.
The orientation call was mainly focused on the ANT test & ME workouts.

See you in the next e-meeting 🙂

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Umer on December 22, 2021 at 8:06 am · in reply to: anybody having trouble syncing Garmin Connect with TP #61062

My recent workout synced two hours after the workout (usually it happens immediately after a workout).

I guess it is just server maintenance or downtimes, delayed syncs but working fine.

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Umer on December 21, 2021 at 10:34 pm · in reply to: anybody having trouble syncing Garmin Connect with TP #61050

Hi Edgar

I did a workout about 18 hours ago; sync worked fine.
I will post here an update after today’s workout as well.

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Umer on December 11, 2021 at 12:04 am · in reply to: Upcoming Dec 22nd Zoom Questions (Nutrition) #60613

Thank you for the opportunity; it would be great to have Ms Dent remarks:

1. Based on my experience (Long distance running), it was recommended to eat a carb-heavy diet with at least 05-07 grams of carbohydrates per kilogram of body weight and at least 60% of daily intake coming from carbs. What is the recommended macronutrient distribution ranges for people “training for mountaineering”?

2. I do 20 hours fast every day (OMAD) & do training (Z1 & Z2) in fasted state & open my fast immediately after the workouts. Is it okay, or should I change the schedule?

3. We used to avoid eating salad/fibre when training for long-distance runs. However, a large bowl of salad (a necessary evil) is now part of my daily diet. Is there any particular food to avoid?

4. Maintaining a calculated diet or fasting becomes increasingly difficult during an expedition or multiday trips. What would be your recommended strategy for such trips? As Scott & Rebecca discuss during the podcast “Train on Fats & Race on Carbs”, we should avoid these principles during an event?

5. Is carb-loading helpful/recommended in mountaineering?

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Umer on December 8, 2021 at 12:04 pm · in reply to: Anaerobic Threshold Test Result #60447

Hi Kerry

Thank you for the remarks,
Looking forward to improving Aet and Aet Pace.

Hopefully, discuss it more in next meeting 🙂

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Umer on December 1, 2021 at 11:43 pm · in reply to: Zone 3 Exercise #60186

Nate, Thank you for the guidance.

My goals are in summer. I will use Arctrainer / Stepmill for zone 3 exercises.

Yes, the Cham fit & Inclined treadmill workouts are showing increased mobility & strength in the muscles around my Knee. My symptoms/irritation has decreased ever since Cham fit introduction.

“Doing aerobic sessions differently each time might avoid some overuse issues.” that is excellent advice, and I will try to mix aerobic workouts.

[Umer]

Umer on December 1, 2021 at 12:44 am · in reply to: Zone 3 Exercise #60140

Yesterday I did try 10 minutes of Cybex ArcTrainer in the gym, and I was able to hit Z3 easily. The Arc Trainer seems to be relatively less straining on knees & joints.

I guess I can use ArcTrainer / Stepmill for Zone 3 & Intervals workout.

Looking forward to your valuable remarks

[Umer]

Umer on December 1, 2021 at 12:36 am · in reply to: Zone 3 Exercise #60139

Hi Nate

Thank you for the detailed reply.

Considering the probable gym closure due to Omicron and long-term goals, I am now getting equipment for my home gym. Found a good deal on StairMaster 7000pt stepmill, which is due to arrive this weekend and a treadmill (however, it is limited to a 15% incline).
These and some other essential equipment such as Chinup Stand, Aerobic Stepper, Wooden Box, etc.

I am looking forward to more gear/equipment recommendations from coaches and fellow participants.

[Umer]

Umer on November 29, 2021 at 12:47 am · in reply to: Zone 3 Exercise #60015

Hi Nate

Thank you for the detailed feedback.

My PT & Consultant has warned against running & too much training too soon.
However, steeper treadmill walks are advised as a great way to strengthen & increase mobility around the joint. To hit Z3, I need more than a 15% incline treadmill; I will hopefully be able to find one soon 🙂

Also, I am now looking for a stepmill. Would you recommend a stair-stepper or stairs-climbing (stepmill)?

Thanks