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Making a training plan for medieval swordsmen / reenactment
Some of my friends are into history reenactment and historical fencing. Doing this is quite demanding in terms of fitness, so I wanted to help them develop a training plan to follow.
What would be ...
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How do I cope with extreme pain from running on hard surfaces?
For the last 1/2 of 2011 I was going to my gym and working out 5-6 times per week. It was amazing! I preferred running on the treadmill as it was predictable with less impact. I also was able to ...
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best way to build cardio endurance?
I was wondering what is the best way to improve my cardiovascular endurance.
I am a moderately fit guy and I am going in to the navy In less than a month and a half and I would like to be in the best ...
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Squats vs Stairs - Whats the difference?
Why is it that when I squat (400lbs) I can do all of my sets with no ill after effects. Even one legged squats (up to 200lbs) cause me no problems other than maybe DOMS.
When I climb stairs I find ...
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How to choose “Neutral shoes” for long distance endurance running?
This answer here mention that "neutral shoes" are better for long distance running. I have used Adidas Supernova for a very long time with inversion support (ofc changed them every year or so, tried ...
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Can you take in too many electrolytes during endurance events?
I know I can become subjected to hyponatremia by drinking too much water and not replenishing my electrolytes. But is the opposite possible? Can I put too MANY electrolytes into my body (while still ...
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Optimal strategy for “4min pushup test”
Recently I stumbled upon the 4minute pushups test, which challenges you to do as many pushups as you can within 4 minutes (you can pause anytime as long as the clock keeps running).
I'm wondering ...
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Army Run - Train for long and heavy run
How can I train to run/jog/march while carrying 50 to 100 pounds. Such as training to do take the Fan Dance (SAS March) Fan Dance
On my first attempt to train, I putted two 10 pounds ankle weights ...
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Do seniors(age 60+) need to be treated differently in training?
Apart from the obvious fact of lessened degree of training intensity, do seniors bodies respond differently to training stimuli? Besides increased risk of injury, is there a reason for a senior couch ...
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How to train for long walks (~100km)?
How to train to be able to do really long walks (about 100km)?
Is the training for such walks similar to training for long runs? The distance is similar but when walk you can take pauses.
My goal is ...
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Adverse effects of NSAIDs during training?
I know that NSAIDs can worsen the healing process of certain tissues in body such as bones. It is the irony of the history that they are now so popular (they do have side-effects). I think this is ...
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Protein supplementation when doing conditioning on caloric deficit
BACKGROUND
For about four months now I have been on a low carb diet, and during that time I went from 93 to 78kg. I have been lifting some weights (some squats, overhead pushes, bent over rows) at a ...
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Training on the border of overtraining
Whenever I feel I have overtrain I rest, say for 3-5 days, and when I start training again I regress in perfermonance, and have to start builduing up again. It is as if I have been stuck in the same ...
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Are night sweats common after long workouts?
I've had a couple running events recently that have been pushing my endurance (a competitive half marathon, and running 20+ trail miles for a fun-run). The night following these events I've woken ...
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Diet help for endurance exercise
I just started an exercise regime again, and I think I need help with my diet. I currently will work out, then go a day of rest, and then on the day I intend to exercise again, my muscles are in ...
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How do I get back into exercise after illness
I used to train a few times a week, just cardio like running or cycling, so I was in decent shape. I then tried to cycle to work when my car broke down (about 8 miles of lanes). About half way I got ...
