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Re:Ask HN: What lifestyle choices have led to improved cogni... by sul_tasto on Wednesday June 29, 2022 @04:40AM (#31917776)
Starting Strength is an excellent program. Be aware that not all trainers are equal. https://startingstrength.com/ Mark Rippetoe’s book started it all and is an invaluable resource for understanding proper form and how to approach weightlifting - and what to look for if you decide you want a trainer. That said, when I was starting out, I didn’t follow the aggressive weight buildup that many plans suggest. Your muscles will respond much more quickly than your joints, and you have to give them time to adjust. Buy a proper belt (discussed in the book) and consider taking some collagen to help your joints adjust. Slow and steady wins the race.

https://aasgaardco.com/store/books-posters-dvd/books/startin...

He also has videos on youtube demonstrating proper form.

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Re:Ask HN: What lifestyle choices have led to improved cogni... by Chris2048 on Wednesday June 29, 2022 @09:56AM (#31920144)
> Your muscles will respond much more quickly than your joints

Funnily enough, when I tried couch-to-5k it I had to pause to recover from shin-splints aka tendonitis.

Now I've started bouldering more than usual, I'm getting climbers elbow (tendonitis) as well as other pains in the wrist and forearm that are not muscle-related.

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