Making one's body work. Includes walking, jogging, running, lifting weights, playing sports, cycling and any active play. The opposite of watching TV.
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Avoid chest exercises for flat chest
My goal is to have flat chest. Something in line with what Paul Walker has in this picture.
From my general observation, I have found that surfers & swimmers have that kind of physique specially ...
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I am a newbie (male), and want to get pump some mass to my butt, thighs and legs (they are very thin as compared to my upper body) [duplicate]
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Chicken legs + butt exercises - video training without equipment (at home) OR WITH equipment?
I am a newbie (male), and want to get pump some mass to my butt, thighs and ...
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What are the best ways to deal with headphone cords while exercising?
I'm looking to buy a new set of headphones; I don't care much about audio quality, so I use the same pair of headphones for running and normal use, and prefer the kind of earbuds that slip over the ...
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Should we exercise when our blood pressure is high?
I normally can control my blood pressure (120/80) by managing to have healthy life style, following my nutritionist's diet guide, enough rest/sleep, no stress and regular exercise. But this morning ...
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Is the Tabata exercise method more effective than other forms of exercise?
I came across this article while searching for workout tips, with the main claim being:
This training method is so simple, yet so incredibly difficult, that athletes tend to try it once, ...
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Is recovery time required to increase muscle after gym workouts
While reading this post How does muscle build up when we exercise?. I read there that recovery time (rest before your next workout) is important to increase muscle. Now there are 2 questions I want to ...
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Should I concentrate on leg lengthiness exercises first or leg thickening exercises first?
Should I concentrate on leg lengthiness exercises first or leg thickening exercises first?
I am a guy age 30. Height : 5 feet 6 inches (1.67m). I have short and thin legs as compared to my upper ...
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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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Exercise for shoulders strength with no special equipment
I'm traveling to a long period and neither able to attend a gym on a regular basis, nor to have equipment like dumbbells. I'm keen to do full-body workouts, but still can't find an exercise for ...
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When do our bodies burn our fat?
I've heard that our body burns carbohydrates when we begin exercising, and after 20 minutes the body will burn fat instead. Is this true?
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How to get started with exercising without any previous experience?
I have never exercised except in grade school when I played volley ball. I am not fat 5'8 and 140 lbs, but I have no muscle tone at all, I am completely flabby. To make things worse I have no cardio ...
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How does muscle build up when we exercise?
I want to put on some muscles, so I thought the best way to get started is to learn how the process of muscle build up works. I want to start from the basics to get good results.
So, how exactly do ...
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Is there a problem with my gym routine?
I try to go the gym every night, at about 10pm - 12pm.
Is it good to go at this time?
My aim is to become thinner, I am quite stocky, I have never been to the gym to increase muscle size, only to ...
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What is the correct diet and exercise for me given the following information?
This is about my fitness and my effort to make it right.
Current Fitness:
Working male 24 years with 214 pounds in US. I have a male breasts and also a big tummy. I suffered from asthma for a long ...
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Why rest between sets?
Why is it common to rest between sets of repetition? Could I, instead of resting, exercise another muscle group?
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Serious training and fitness for old people [closed]
The over-65 population is growing rapidly and many of us are training seriously and some are competing in sports.
Should old people train differently than young people? Have there been research ...
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Building up Lat muscles without Chin ups, rowing or lat pull down
I have recovered from a back strain/injury. It was a pinched nerve. As part of my exercises I need to build my back muscles. The lateral muscles I am having trouble finding an excersise for. It seems ...
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What are the top intensive bodyweight exercises?
I am 22 and have tried two gyms, but I always fall back to burpees.
I am looking for more exercises that
are fun to do.
require only bodyweight (and minimal equipment).
are intensive and have even ...
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Will wearing thick clothes during cardio provide better weight loss results?
Is it true that i should wear thick clothes such as a hoody while doing cardio to sweat more? Or is it just water weight that gets put back on when you drink? I have heard both.
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Does not eating fat reduce my chances of getting fat?
If I don't eat fat, and eat only other things, for example protein and vitamins, then does this reduce my chances of getting fat? In other words, I will never be fat even if I don't do exercise?
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Benefits and drawbacks of ice skating [closed]
I'm doing hobby ice-skating for about 2 years (not to often, though), and very curious what are benefits and drawbacks of this sport activity ?
The obvious ones:
Benefits: more strong legs, this ...
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This Exercise Enough for me in a day? [closed]
As a software developer. We have to sit in a chair for whole day. And we don't get a time for anything else. Get a back Pain, and neck pain. I am posting Images here so that it helps a bit the people. ...
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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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Stationary cycling and soreness
I've been using my stationary bike to do cardio 3 times a week for about 50 minutes each session for almost 2 months now. When I started off, I found it very uncomfortable to sit on the seat, so I ...
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How many calories should I intake and how much should I “spend” daily?
I am a Computer professional. My job involves sitting on a pc for the whole day without much physical work.
I am 32, male.
I would like to know what is the amount of calories I should consume daily ...
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What is a jump rope good for?
I have a jump rope, and my pulse sure goes up while jumping. But what am I exercising exactly?
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How can I make exercise more interesting?
I want to exercise. I really do. But it's boring.
From conversations with others, I gather that exercise gives people a natural high, but I don't seem to get one myself. I used to try to play sports ...
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Proper way to do the Dead Bug
I've been watching videos on YouTube on how to do this. I've read about it and everyone says this is difficult to do.
It isn't difficult when I do it
The video show many ways of doing it
I assume ...
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What to do against side stitch?
Who am I
I started running about two months ago. Before that I occasionally played football/soccer so one can say that I was out of shape but not to a very high degree. As a teenager though I played ...
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Am I missing exercises for a balanced total body workout in a 3 day split?
I'm working on a 3-day split routine, about 5(+1 support) exercises per day. It's the first time I'm putting something together for myself, so I was hoping you'd be able to put in some comments.
I ...
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Running and six pack abs
I've been struggling with weight almost entire life (I was just lazy). I'm 176 cm tall and I currently have 79kg. A year ago I was 96 kg.
I gave up soda, chocolate and eating after 6 PM and went to ...
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What is the best way to get rid of love handles and lower belly fat?
I have been doing cardio lately, eating pretty healthy and doing lots of ab exercises
Planks
The Wheel
Knee lifts
Rotating back with body bar
my upper abs and upper side abs are getting very ...
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Why do I get nauseous after working out, but ONLY in the afternoon or early evening?
I have been a regular exerciser for about 3 years now. I'm a 25 year old female weighing 121 lbs at 5'5" (just in case any of this will be pertinent). I typically like to run, bike, speed walk or use ...
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Why is the weight not dropping off?
I set out to loose 40lbs this year. I cycle approximately 50 miles(10 miles Monday to friday) each week, and have been on a diet of less than 2000(~1700) calories each day for the most part of this ...
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Exercise with pulmonary stenosis
I have mild congenital pulmonary stenosis, which Wikipedia defines as:
outflow of blood from the right ventricle of the heart is obstructed
at the level of the pulmonic valve. This results in ...
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Exercises to prevent hip pain?
I'm 33 and male.
I've had pain in interior of my left hip for the past 5 years or so.
I first noticed the pain when playing recreational ultimate frisbee. I have since stopped playing, but the pain ...
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sleep and exercise
I sleep for about 8 hours the other day and just last night I have just about 2 hours of sleep. Can I do light exercise workout later?Or if I sleep about 2 hours later and exercise is that ok?
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Is there any way or need to empty your bowels before excercise?
I try to not take large meals for at least 12 hours before starting, yet abdominal exercises still can make me feel unwell and go to bathroom.
Is it normal? Or should I reconsider my diet? Does ...
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What is the best time of the day for High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)?
I have heard a lot about benefits of HIIT; however, nobody seems to address when is the best time for such activities. I got this question when watching "The secret life of your body clock" (BBC ...
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Should I focus on gaining strength or weight?
I am underweight and only able to do 3 pushups at best. I am wondering what I should focus on: getting stronger or gaining weight?
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How do i increase bone density or size through physical exercise?
I am 26 yrs old. Even though my BMI is 20, I look lean. I just want to increase bone density or size by doing physical exercise to prevent loss of bone density when I reach old age.
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Exercising deficit and daily caloric intake
Hi I'm a 28 year old female, 153cm (5'), 54kg (120lb).
I'm am trying to lose some weight and tone up.
I am currently eating around 1300 calories a day, working out on a rowing machine and cycling ...
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Why do I feel more out of shape sometimes doing the exact same workout?
I've got a hilly run/walk that I do pretty much every single day. Most days I feel like it's the right level of workout for my moderate fitness level, but from time to time, I end up breathing harder ...
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What is a reasonable rate of weight loss to work towards?
I often like to set short term goals that don't really work for weight loss. I'm wondering if there is a general principle I should obey like 'lose 1 kilogram per two weeks' - what sort of rate of ...
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What is causing a bad/strange reaction about 1 to 3 minutes after finishing my runs
Occasionally after I finish running I will be overcome with an urge to gag and a feeling like I have a ball of phlegm stuck in my throat. I usually end up on my knees hacking and spitting up phlegm ...
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Am I gaining anything more by doing accessory work with Starting Strength or is it potentially not contributing anything?
I'm a new lifter about two months into Starting Strength. Recently I bought myself a dip tower so I could add some chin-up/pull-up accessory work. My gym buddy mentioned that potentially I may be ...
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What exercise develops internal fortitude? [closed]
What exercise builds your internal fortitude the best? the ability to mentally prepare you for life, exercise, encounters, etc.? Is it weight lifting that gives you the physical strength and ...
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Stronglifts 5x5 and Rowing
I have started to try out the StrongLifts 5x5 program. Started a week ago.
But, I have a rowing machine at home that I'd like to keep using. So, what I'm wondering is
Should I? Or will it ruin ...
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Is it possible to become relatively fit without going for runs?
My stats: Navel Waste 25" Height 5'9" BMI 24.8 Body fat: 19% 167.5 pounds.(from an online calculator) This is from a body weight of 147 pounds 2 years ago, and a Navel waste of about 33".
I have just ...
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Why can extreme athletes eat so many calories without health risk?
Michael Phelps (the famed Olympic swimmer and many-time gold medalist) is one of the most fit people in the world, and most people would look at him and say that he is extremely healthy. However, he ...
