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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Strength training after back injury
I recently injured my back and am anxious to get back to the gym, but I'm used to free-weight exercises and not exactly excited about having to use machines. Are there good options for lower body, ...
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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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What are key points to focus on when trying to increase the size and definition of the bicep?
How does one work the bicep to it's max? Admittedly, I know I'm guilty of lack of symmetry because I do a lot of exercise that build my triceps. Therefore, I think my biceps have suffered and I ...
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I need an effective excercise for wings/chest
I need an effective exercise for chest wings.
Basically my body is normal, but my chest is almost same in width to my lower body and the belly.
I want my chest/wings to be more in width, so it becomes ...
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Knee ligament stretches
I have this problem. Since I'm a dancer, but I'm also a tad bit overweight, the strain on my knee joints and ligaments is a little bit bigger than it should be. So, a while ago I started feeling pain ...
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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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How can I learn essential self care?
I know that it is impossible for anyone to give me a complete answer on how I can lead a healthy, productive life without writing a book, but what I wish to ask is how can someone who possesses no ...
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How do I minimize calf muscle pain as I get back into running?
I just started running again, all last week and again today. I start off slow, then increase the speed gradually. Very shortly into it my calves start to hurt incredibly. It starts after about 2 ...
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Is it physically possible to have a calorie deficit for a month and gain 5 kilos of weight while being on diet and training?
Is it physically possible to have a calorie deficit for a month and gain 5 kilos of weight while being on diet?
I am eating around 1500-2000 calories a day and I should be taking around 3500 minimum ...
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How to stay fit with lowest possible calorie burn?
Suppose you were in a situation of restricted access to calories -- at or perhaps even below what you need to sustain your weight long-term -- but wanted to stay/get in the best shape possible under ...
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Recommend exercises to replace swimming
As it heads towards winter and our swimming pool becomes unbearably cold, what is a good daily exercise I can do to replace my daily swimming?
The aim is something low impact, works out most of the ...
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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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Is there a name for this exercise/movement?
When I stand with my feet flat and together, then lift myself onto my toes repeatedly. It's a pretty good calf workout, and I do about three reps of 100. Is there a name for this exercise/movement?
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Why do I get cramps all the time?
Fairly often, I get cramps that are really painful. I've noticed that there seem to be 2 different varieties of these cramps.
Random Foot Cramps - these are just cramps that I get in either of my ...
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Simple Starting Calisthenic Workout Schedule
I am trying to find or recreate a simple calisthenic workout I got from Health class in high school maybe 20 years ago. It was a one or two page schedule that increased weekly (and possibly varied ...
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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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is there any need to wear LANGOT(Loin Cloth) while doing gym workout
Here in India, lot of people doing workout in gym wear LANGOT(Loin Cloth or Drawers or Nappy), e.g.
They say that if they don't wear it, they will suffer from Hernia.
I have joined gym some days ...
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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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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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Is it better to start exercising with a program/dvd or running/walking/etc?
I want to start exercising but not sure the right approach. I don't want to over do it by doing too much at first since I don't already have a routine.
Would it be better to start off with a dvd ...
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How can I improve my vertical?
I have been playing basketball a lot lately and I'd like to improve my vertical. Currently it's not terribly bad, but I'm guessing below the average competitive basketball player (somewhere around ...
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What's the healthiest order to do things when you wake up?
I understand it's healthy to exercise in the morning but should it be done after or before having breakfast or a snack? Also, it seems pointless to shower before exercising so I guess that should be ...
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Are there any Android apps similar to RunKeeper, but for things other than running or cardio workouts?
RunKeeper is great for tracking running outside, with the GPS and coaching. More recently, I've started using the ability to track workouts on ellipticals and treadmills.
However, I haven't found a ...
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Elliptical trainer vs. running
Say I am looking for a 30 min. cardio workout for 3 times a week. Goal is to reduce resting heart rate and improve general fitness. Which is better:
Elliptical trainer (say: max resistance, 90-110 ...
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Sleeplessness after exercise
Sometimes after intense exercise, I will become very sleepy and require a nap. Sometimes, exercise doesn't affect my sleep at all. And sometimes, I won't be able to sleep at night.
I have a very ...
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circuit training and walking schedule
I do circuit training at least 5 days a week (30 minutes). It is without equipment combining, running, mountain climbing, burpees, jumping jacks, pushups, squats, ab exercises, etc.
I also walk for ...
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Why do we ice after strenuous exercise?
Inflammation is an essential part of healing. From Wikipedia:
It has been further theorized that the acute localized inflammatory responses to muscular contraction during exercise [...] are a ...
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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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When should I exercise to compensate for excess calories?
If I know that I am going to have a big night of eating and or drinking, but don't want to gain any weight, am I best counteracting the excess calories by exercising earlier in the same day, or is ...
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How to incorporate cardio in to a barbell routine?
I lift M-W-F. On A days I would do back squats, bench presses, power cleans, and push ups. On B days I would do back squats, overhead presses, deadlifts, and pull ups.
This is all fine but if I want ...
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Does exercising help to treat varicosis?
Does exercising help to treat varicosis? Which exercises do you suggest me to do? They are at the beginning phase. It is difficult for an outsider to recognize them unless he inspects my legs ...
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Why do I feel so cold after workout?
Recently I have started doing Insanity exercises. After a workout I obviously get drenched in sweat. After 5 or so minutes of cooling down, I really begin to feel the chills. I have to wear a sweater ...
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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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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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Eating before sleeping vs not eating after exercising
I'm currently only able to exercise right before heading to sleep. I'm a bit short on my protein intake, and I've been thinking about mixing in some protein supplements in the smoothies I'm making ...
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Can I gain weight using diet, running and resistance training?
I am setting a goal to gain ~8kg in 3 months. I have an average body build.
I know that to gain weight I need to increase daily Calorie intake and do exercise.
I don't want to hire a personal trainer ...
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I want to increase my height (teen girl) with the help of excercise routines and diet
I am a 15 year old girl and 5'5 in height.
How can I increase my height in terms of food and exercise? Is there some specific diet plan or routine practice required that could accomplish this? I ...
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Clicking and clicking noise with bench presses
When doing bench presses, both the left and right areas of my shoulders make this really loud clicking sound and it feels as if the bones are clicking against each other. This has been happening for ...
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Should I take days off from working out - regardless of what my workout schedule is?
I'm currently working out where I alternate between cardio and weightlifting, and on my weightlifting days I alternate the body parts I target. Doing this I work out everyday, the idea being since ...
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How do I exercise on the plane?
I'll be on the plane for 8 hours next 2 weeks. I know a bit exercise practice that I can do while sitting in the bus, ex. face to the right, then to the left, face down, face up, moving my shoulders, ...
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Home Calve Exercises
I'm a pretty skinny guy, and I've been weight lifting, working out, etc, and I've noticed some results with my upper body, but I'm as chicken-legged as ever.
So, what are some good, rather simple ...
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Which calorie count for exercise should I trust?
I've been working out by running around the neighborhood lately, and I've been tracking my runs on two running sites, as well as keeping track of the calories on MyFitnessPal. However, I've been ...
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What are the precautions to be kept in mind while jogging/running daily?
I have heard that jogging/running may lead to injuries, permanent joint pains etc.
I wish to know (in detail) which all precautions are to be kept in mind while jogging/running daily (in order to ...
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Applications of fast muscles
It is my understanding that genetics plays a significant role in sprint speed. Fortunately, I have always been a fast sprinter and enjoy sprinting over any kind of long distance running.
I presume ...
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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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What are the best exercises to have bigger/stronger arms but bold/firm hips and thighs?
I want to fix these problems(according to my own opinion) which are having narrow/very slim arms and soft hips and thighs. I do different sports and think these problems are limiting me in some of ...
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Is wearing weight adders on arms beneficial?
I am doing weight-lifting 3 times a week, 2-3 hours for each workout.
Now I got a gift of arm weight adders (basically, a sand bag wrapped around forearm, each bag weights 1kg). I'm considering ...
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Why is the order of exercise routines important?
Many advice me to do the exercises for shoulders, lats, chests first and then do the arm specific ones (biceps, triceps) or the abdominal ones. For eg the full-body workout from the exrx site. Is ...
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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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Profuse sweating during exercise, then chills
After I do Zumba, I wait 'til I quit sweating (I sweat more than anyone in class, always have sweated profusely when exercising or in the summer heat), theni I shower and dress. Later, anywhere from ...
