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Scientific base for the construction of the army and special forces physical training plans
Recently I took some interest in the military and various armed forces around the world. Ive read some books written by US Marines, SEAL and SAS members. I was very impressed by the training they ...
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Eating enough carbohydrates to build muscle
There is an issue I always surpressed my mind of: the necessary carbohydrates per day.
One thing I learned a while ago is the importance of consuming at least 20 gram of protein per 3-4 hours in ...
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Long overtraining - What is the solution and how much time is needed to recover?
A week ago, followed by 4-5 months of high intensive training I decided to take a break from the gym.
I felt very disappointed and discouraged as I was training very hard and there were no gains, ...
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Bodybuilding - Myofibrillar and Sarcoplasmic hypertrophy - Building muscles
I'm training for two years, trying to develop muscles (for astethics, being big and not for strength training).
I read that in order to do that I should work more on my sarcoplasmic hypertrophy. As ...
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BodyBuilding - Plateau and a new Workout Plan - Intermediate - Advanced
I have been traning my current session since December, that is about three months.
If I consider my whole 3 years of traning sessions I would say this one to be the best. I learnt some new ideas ...
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Core training and muscle cramp?
I have started regular strength and core training for the part few weeks after years of no exercise. For the last 2-3 days I notice that I wake up in the night with a back ache that involves muscles ...
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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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What is the best way to recover after a long bike ride?
I just did a long bike ride (75 miles) and my legs are starting to hurt alot (tightening up, soreness, etc). The ride was about 10 hours ago and this was more than i have ridden in the past.
What is ...
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Effect of protein intake on muscle recovery
"Protein shakes" and other high-protein dietary strategies are believed by some to improve muscle recovery times after workouts. However, there is some opinion to the contrary: that protein intake ...
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When are the physical benefits of a single workout realized?
When does your body actually build muscle in response to fatigue from a workout?
For example, if you slam your arms in one work out ( say any combination of, curls, pullups, pushups, bench press, ...
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Using a Foam Roller
Recently a personal trainer recommended I use a foam roller for muscle massage and flexibility. Most research I've done on the web simply states the roller 'massages the muscle' or 'breaks down scar ...
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Best way to work the back without putting myself out of commission?
I love doing back weight exersises, especially the Seated Cable Rows with a narrow grip with the stack set at my body weight of 210lbs.
On two occasions I've performed 3 sets of 10 reps and I feel ...
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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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To deep-heat or to deep-freeze, that is the question
After triggering a long term calf-muscle injuring in my leg during a recent run, I went to my local pharmacy to get some deep heat to apply to it whilst waiting for the doctors to squeeze me in.
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Is it necessary to have a rest week?
I have seen fitness programs that focus six days of workout per week, and following three or four weeks have an entire recovery week. The term "recovery" is misleading, because you still workout six ...
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Stretches to help recovery after weight lifting
I've read that stretching after a session of weight lifting can help with recovery time.
Is this true? It seems counter-intuitive to me as any real weight lifting session will result in micro-tears ...
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Intensive training after 8 years
Long time ago I used to run in the mornings, workout in the gym 2 days a week, and some martial arts. I was not a gym freak at all but I had some nice definition.
Now 8 years later (and 30 years ...
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What is the most effective way to improve a saggy belly?
I used to have a fairly flat stomach but I had a baby 4 months ago by c-section and my lower abdomen is quite saggy. What can I do to lose the extra weight there and get it taut?
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Cold Bath After Training - Recovery Techniques
I am a sprinter around the grand old age of 21.
At our track, there is a lot of debate of whether cold bath (or ice bath if you're brave enough) aids recovery of the muscle. What are your opinions?
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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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Why is it important to recuperate between workouts?
After intensive workouts muscle soreness is a common phenomenon. I heard, that it is important to recuperate before working out again.
However, I had the following experience: During a two week bike ...
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Sleepiness after weightlifting but only after taking a week-long break
I've been lifting weights since January 2010. I typically follow one routine for six weeks and then take a week (sometimes two) off before starting a modified routine.
What I've noticed is that ...
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Effect of strengthening the muscle - 1) when muscles are tight, and 2) when they are weak?
I feel pain in my lower back and very seldom in my hip (both right sides). I have been stretching quite a lot in past 1 year and have recently started strengthening exercises for lower body. However, ...
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Need to gain strength to gain muscle?
I've been strength training 4 days a week for about 8 months. My goal is to increase mass. The usual recommendation for this is to do three sets of 8-12 repetitions for most exercises, and that's what ...
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What additional nutrition should I consider when starting to train in Muay Thai?
I'm working out 3 days a week for 1 hour - Muay Thai kickboxing + the same amount of time pumping iron at the gym. The Muay Thai involves:
Full contact sparring
Leg and arm conditioning (taking ...
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What specific exercises can be done in a swimming pool to aid recovery after a workout?
I'm looking for some exercises that I can do in a swimming pool that will help my muscles to recover after a workout.
I've seen footballers on TV walking/jogging in the swimming pool the day after a ...
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Can psoas muscle cause lower back pain?
Can tight psoas muscle cause lower (lumbar) back pain? If yes, which exercise would be best to recover? Thanks.
How do you differentiate if the pain in lower back is because of tight psoas or due to ...
