I've been here for a while, trying to learn and get my mind and habits in line, and finally decided to take my first run. Pretty standard Test 500 / week intended for 12 weeks. I'm currently on the start of week 4. I've got some questions that I swear I've read the answers too before but can't find via the search engine.
1.) I thought between weeks 3 and 4 I should start noticing changes. What exactly am I looking for here, as I've not really seen anything profound nor do I feel like Arny from Commando. I see more fullness in the mornings, but hard to gauge strength improvement being on a strength-oriented program.
2.) Getting pretty ridiculous low back pumps from random stuff like walking, lifting seems to be a non-issue. Taking potassium to counter and focusing on hydration, any other tips? I also thought this was an orals thing.
3.) I'm eating 7 meals a day- 8oz meat, 1/2 veggies, 2 tbsp healthy fat a meal. Do I need carbs to realize the potential muscular growth? I'll have carb / cheat meals with rice or tortillas occasionally post workout, but nothing extreme.
4.) Aside from rest, hydration, and food intake is there anything else I can do to further my chances of reaping maximal results? I do deep tissue therapy every other week also.
Thanks.
1.) I thought between weeks 3 and 4 I should start noticing changes. What exactly am I looking for here, as I've not really seen anything profound nor do I feel like Arny from Commando. I see more fullness in the mornings, but hard to gauge strength improvement being on a strength-oriented program.
2.) Getting pretty ridiculous low back pumps from random stuff like walking, lifting seems to be a non-issue. Taking potassium to counter and focusing on hydration, any other tips? I also thought this was an orals thing.
3.) I'm eating 7 meals a day- 8oz meat, 1/2 veggies, 2 tbsp healthy fat a meal. Do I need carbs to realize the potential muscular growth? I'll have carb / cheat meals with rice or tortillas occasionally post workout, but nothing extreme.
4.) Aside from rest, hydration, and food intake is there anything else I can do to further my chances of reaping maximal results? I do deep tissue therapy every other week also.
Thanks.