A building or room where one can workout. Gyms also frequently have specialized equipment.
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Muscular body building by gym
Is joining a gym for getting a muscular body and good physique really worth it?
I mean, how beneficial is a gym membership for staying in shape?
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gym exercises to maximise basal metabolic rate?
I've read that muscle-building exercises, specially core exercises like squats with high-weight load, will increase the basal metabolic rate, thus increasing the caloric intake to stay at the same ...
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Few Body Building Questions and Recommended Books Request
I have been training to build muscle for 2 years. I had a lot of mistakes along the way.
I gained notable muscle and learnt a lot of new important things about body building over the last two years.
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I need help on losing fats on my hideous tummy. Help
I am 19 y old , 5'7" (1.70m) and weigh around 180 pounds (81 kg).
Just started going to the gym after a long hiatus. My regular exercise consists of:
20 minute treadmill running and
15 minute cross ...
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proper fitness routine
After so much reference from the Internet. I myself planned a fitness routine aiming for a lean and toned body like this in the following picture
I currently weigh 67 kg and 173 cm. I have planned ...
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Hip & ankle flexibility - how to progress?
I'm currently having problems with the following exercises and activities:
Tucked planche (Priority 1: even getting of the floor is impossible, my legs only tuck if my hips get pulled in by my abs, ...
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push up routine for lean and toned chest
I am doing push ups every day in the following manner:
1: 2 X 14 standard push ups
2: 2 X 10 declined push ups
3: 2 X 8 push ups using fists
I often heard doing push ups other day build chest ...
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How important is it to gain weight for weightlifting (build muscles)?
since a year i go to the fitness-center, first once a week, since 4 months i'm trying to strictly go 2 (or 3) times per week. there i train multiple things (biceps, triceps, back, belly, shoulders, ...
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Integrating Front lever into training plan - which muscles are used?
I'm currently doing a typical push-pull workout in the gym, mostly with basic exercises (bench press, squat, dead lift, weighted pullup, ...) and low reps. Now I would like to integrate the front ...
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effect of masturbation on gym workout to gain muscle
For years I'm listening from everyone that we have to stop masturbation and also limit sex as it let down process of gaining muscle. Also everyone in gym suggests me to completely stop masturbation.
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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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I am disabled, can I go to gym?
I am disabled, I use a walker and I'm practicing walking using elbow crutches. I can move my legs, I just can't balance so I have to use aids. My upper body is normal. I want to go to gym, to ...
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Any trick to make going to the gym less intimidating?
I went to the gym last week, and the experience was quite intimidating. Everyone there was a regular, who knew exactly what to do, whereas I was a newcomer who tried to understand how the equipment ...
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I am skinny, would joining a gym make me skinnier?
I am 17 and I am skinny according to BMI. I am thinking to join a gym to gain muscle and strength.
Some people contradict me saying that I will get even more skinner if I do so. Should I join gym?
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Should I increase dumbbell weight or should I use throughout
My gym instructor told me to increase my dumbbell weight once I feel comfortable with the current one. If I want muscle growth only to some extent (I mean not much) and maintain my body with proper ...
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making a 70 kg fit body with proper muscle toning
Myself 21 years old male. I used to weigh 76 kg (height - 174 cm which is still same) earlier 3 or 4 months ago.
As a matter of weight reduction and muscle toning(specially chest and abs)...I started ...
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Should i go to gym i'm 15 [duplicate]
I'm 15 soon turning 16 and i have started going to gym about a week ago and i am regular but the question is should i continue? if yes, then what would be most appropriate for me to do in gym like ...
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Drink beer after gym?
I know that it's better don't drink beer before gym. But after gym? Here they claim the following:
Carbon dioxide in beer helps quench the thirst more quickly, while
beer's carbohydrates ...
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Can one be on a ketogenic diet and not go to the gym?
I was researching the ketogenic diet and as I understand it, it's basically the same as Atkins except that it allows for a high fat intake. Also, under a ketogenic diet you have days where you 'carb ...
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Outdoor gyms equipment/machines
Recently I've found out that a few streets from my home the city has built a free outdoor gym. The problem is, the machines in the outdoor gym dont use any weights, and as far as I know, they have no ...
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What are some flexible workout routines that don't require a change in diet to be effective?
I know there's plenty of similar questions, but none that answered what I have to ask exactly.
Here's my situation. I'm a 23 year old male, about 6'0 ft. tall, and about 180 lbs. I have a gut, and ...
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Is 5 to 6 times workout per Week too much for the muscles to recover?
After my time in the army (5 Months), i gained 6kg. My eating habits got lost and I ate everything and to any time. Now I gained alot of belly-fat, but when i look at the rest of my body i don't look ...
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Gym time after lunch
Normally, when I wake up I don't have any hunger. I eat directly at 12:30 sharp due to work hours so I can go to the gym in afternoon? My question is: how much time should I wait for before I ...
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What is the best way to train at the gym for weight loss purposes?
I joined a gym 2 months ago, and have exercised almost daily.
In the first 2-3 weeks I went to the gym almost daily exercising for about 45 mins (treadmill, weights etc) but I realised this was not ...
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What is courtesy in a gym?
I've always been kind of creed out by gyms. Many people doing things and no one talking. I started working at a place with a gym that has lots of machines in a relatively small space. I have no idea ...
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Can I drink beer and do gym?
I heard few of my friends saying doing gym after drinking a liter beer will give a better result. Is it true?
Does drinking beer and going to gym a good practice?
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Improving Golf-based strength
I'd previously asked this question in the "Sports" beta - Improving Driving Distance, but they seem to think it's more suited for this site and then twisted the question to focus on equipment.
I ...
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How do I remove and prevent calluses from weightlifting?
When I am lifting weights, I noticed that there are calluses that form at the base of the fingers. I am fine with them but sometimes the start to dry up and peel.
Is there a way to remove them?
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Is this appropriate training for a person with lumbar L4-L5 and neck C4-C5 protuding disks?
Today I went to the gym for the first time to get the program from my trainer. I warned him I have protuding disks in my lumbar and neck areas (lumbar L4-L5 and neck C4-C5). I am going through ...
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Is it good to use a steam room after working out?
I have a habit of using a steam room (moist heat) after I work out at the gym. I do this weekly.
Is this helpful for recovery? Should I use the steam room immediately after my workouts, or should I ...
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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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is it necessary to do exercise that target only one muscle a day
I live in India and have joined 4-5 gyms in last 4-5 years in different cities. Every time people do and also suggest me to do exercise that target only one muscle per day. e.g. on Monday only biceps ...
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Can I estimate a real world speed using a Cycling Machine in the Gym?
I am training to do a charity cycle ride and I want to supplement my road training with some work on a cycle machine in the gym. My difficulty is that I don't know what to set the resistance level to ...
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Ideas for a tagline for CrossFit StarFit? [closed]
Just putting together a design for a t-shirt for my recently affiliated CrossFit Gym, and was wondering if anyone could help with a tagline that might be appropriate? The gym is targeted mainly as ...
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Understanding physical fitness anatomically [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
What are good books on muscle building heavily based on science?
Are there any books which explain the significance of each and every exercise we do in the gym? I do not ...
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is it beneficial to stay warm throughout the day(or most of the time) after workout to support gain muscle
I workout for 1 hour daily morning. My trainer told me to stay warm i.e. keep the muscles warm, throughout the day or at least most of the time because it helps muscle gain.
That is he wanted to say ...
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should I use of energy/electrolyte drinks if I feel fatigue, exhausted and dried throat during exercise
I workout in gym daily morning for 1 hour with high intensity. But after 30 minutes, I start to feel very exhausted, fatigue and dried throat. Because of that, I couldn't push myself for much. e.g. If ...
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How to prevent gym gloves stench?
After using my gloves for a while, they begin to stink. I don't try to launder them too much as it's wrecking them. I have had those for 2 years already, and they're still usable. I don't want to ...
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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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I'm a casual runner & active human. Do I need to work out my legs + lower body?
I'm 27 and I'm in pretty good shape. I'm getting in even better shape, having signed up for a gym membership a couple months ago for the first time in my life. I've been hitting some free weights, pec ...
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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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Suggestions for a good workout when no gym is available
In a few days I am heading off to camp to be a counselor. My problem is that in this camp there is no gym, so that means I will be without a gym for 2 months. I am hoping that somebody can give me a ...
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Going to gym twice a day
I was thinking about going to gym in morning for cardio type exercises and then in evening do some weight training, my main goal is to get 6 pack and get ripped. Do you think going to the gym twice a ...
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Become strong without spending money
I don't want to pay to become strong.
So, can I become strong without going to a gym for weight training? Without equipment?
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How to prepare your body for gym workouts?
I joined gym in when I was 18 years old but due to my tight schedule I couldn't continue the intense workout session in the gym.
Now, after few years, I am once again trying to re-start my gym work ...
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how to choose a gym membership for weight loss?
What are the factors to consider while choosing a gym membership?
I want to reduce my weight by 20Kg in 3 months and so need a gym. I have never been to a gym in my life and would like to know what ...
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Is it not worth it to go for a workout over 1.5 hours?
Last Friday me and a friend of mine went to the local gym for a workout. It took us 2.5 hours, cause we pushed each other and made a lot of things. After that another friend of us has called us and ...
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Kung Fu + Gym = Bad Idea?
I've been regularly going to the gym around 3 - 5 times a week. I do not do crazy workout like some other people. I only do resistance training enough to may be build some muscle in a few months. I ...
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Is physical exercise bad for myopic patients?
I have myopia and my glasses are -6.50(spherical),-0.75 (Cyl) [Right eye] and -6.00(sph), -1.50(cyl) [left eye].
I am a 23 years old man. I do physical exercises like push ups, sit ups, crunching, ...
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What exercises can I do on my next workout to supplement the ones I've done?
I recently joined a gym, and I've done two workouts so far. The trainer at the gym told me which exercises to do, and I simply performed them. I doubt he'll be present for my third workout, however, ...
