The proper way to perform a specific workout movement.
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Correct position on an upright exercise bike?
Let's say I use something similar to the exercise bike shown below. When I used to do track, my friends told me while exercising on this machine, to keep a straight back (maybe even a little leaned ...
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What should I do to remove my belly fat?
I saw this question and it is exactly what I am asking. However, there is one issue with me I want to explain.
I am only 137 pound. Kind of skinny for a 24 years old guy. But, its been 4-5 years ...
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How do you know how much effort to do and for how long?
When stretching and flexing muscles, How much should I push my muscles and for how long before I take a few seconds break?
I usualy push as far as I can, and for as much as time as I can, and only if ...
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Upper and lower body proportion, gaining muscle losing fat
Let me start by saying that I am a Systems Engineer and have been working professionally for the past 10 years, in a very demanding and stress oriented environment. This has not allowed me to care ...
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At what point during my weekly routine should I be consuming extra protein
I go through a bi-weekly exercise program that includes long distance running, sprints, front crawl, upper body compound exercise and stretching. I would think my metabolism and protein needs varies ...
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How do I find the names of gym exercises?
I've been working out for a little while, and just started keeping a log of what I do at the gym. The hardest part has been trying to figure out what to log under "exercise". Sometimes, the coach will ...
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Is it ok to exercise when I feel a strain in my muscles, if it's more than 3 days after a previous workout?
I have heard that muscles need to rest 48-72 hours.
However sometimes even 80 hours after a workout, (the muscles aren't aching, that's for sure, but) I can still feel it, you know feel the strain.
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How often should one take breaks when lifting weights for muscle size gain?
All the literature seems to suggest I should do between 4 to 5 sets of bench presses, but after my third set or so, I start to feel very exhausted, often to the point where I couldn't even complete a ...
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Building strength with Spondylosis (L5-S1 degeneration)
I realize YANMD but I've been frustrated with my lack of progress. About two years ago I was finally struggling enough with my back pain (difficulty standing for long periods, pain when lying flat, ...
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Health value of juggling
I have noticed after giving up using weights a few months ago that juggling has become harder.
I can still do it but my arms get tired after 10 - 15 minuets. This reminds me a lot of weight ...
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What to do first, stretching or walking?
Should you do stretching before walking or walking and stretching?
What do you mean by warming up? How do you warm up?
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Is it possible to prevent forehead muscles from contracting during very stressful times in the office?
Exercise is a great stress buster and relieves you of it during running or weight-lifting (my favorite doing heavy squats, somewhat symbolic of pushing all that stress with all your might!). However, ...
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What exercises help toning and firming up after losing weight
I've managed to do something I never thought possible for myself, and lost about 5kg in one month. I'm aiming to continue this trend until I'm back below 100kg. I've managed this by walking most ...
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What are some scientific and education fitness magazines? [closed]
I may be an anachronism but I like to read magazines. For running I love Running Times and was wondering if there was something similar for strength training/general fitness. I'm looking for something ...
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I'm very thin and I want some muscles [duplicate]
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I am underweight. How do I gain weight and muscle?
As the title says, I'm just thin at 5'8" and 130lbs. I'm just 19 years old. Despite eating a lot, I'm still very ...
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Why do runners immediately stop after a run? Does opening your mouth more while running affect oxygen intake?
Hello all. I've got two questions regarding the way runners run.
Firstly, what I've always thought is that stopping immediately after completing the run (1k / 2k / 3k / 5k) is bad and we should like ...
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Reducing flab and Building the Upper Body simultaneously - Guidance? [closed]
I have recently joined a gym, and I wanted to build both the abdomen (6-8 packs) and upper body (chest and shoulders). I have used a gym two years back. I have the following questions:
How I ...
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Resources for fitness exercises for special/niche needs [closed]
Are there any resources that would identify fitness exercise needs for people with special needs? E.g. handicapped people, people with certain symptoms or medical conditions, etc.
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I am 22 years old & 5feet 2inches tall. I wanna become taller. what do I do? [duplicate]
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How to Increase height naturally? Are those ads gimmicks?
I am 22 years old. And I am just 5feet 2inches tall. I wanna become taller. I have heard that there is an ...
