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What footwear would be suitable for climbing
Im starting a bit of indoor climbing, but Im not sure Im commited enough to buy climbing shoes - they are quite costly.
Still, my running shoes seem to be a poor choice for climbing, I can only use ...
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Effects of wearing gloves
I just purchased a pull up bar and a set of dumbbells. From what I've read there are people who wear gloves at the gym and some don't.
What are the effects and reasons of wearing gloves? Are there ...
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Wool socks are absorbent, but do they smell like the classic wet-wool smell when wet?
I'm thinking of buying some wool socks. I hear they'll help keep my feet cool and dry by absorbing sweat while I bike. That's fine: sweat normally doesn't smell right away.
I don't own any wool socks ...
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What kind of pants can help recovery from running?
Last night, I saw a news on TV. A guy is running from Baltimore to San Francisco. He promotes healthy living style to each hosting family along his way. He said that at night he wears some kind of ...
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What type of pants are good for weight lifting?
I'm more comfortable weight lifting in pants than in shorts, but find they inhibit proper knee position when squatting. Are there any types of pants or material that will stretch well enough to be ...
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Are there reasons you shouldn't do plyometrics workouts barefoot?
As a follow up to this question and answer, are there any reasons why I shouldn't perform a plyometrics workout barefoot? I've tried both, and I definitely feel more stress on my feet when barefoot, ...
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Running wearing a jumper vs. running without
Does running with a jumper (i.e. causing yourself to sweat more during a workout) increase the effect of a workout?
If the answer is no, then what does running in a jumper do? I've read it doesn't ...
