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How to optimize effort?
Say I run 5 times a week, 2 hard sessions and 3 easy sessions are usually considered better than 5 sessions at the same level.
What would be the best approach to estimate how optimal my effort is ...
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How to find a weight lifting coach?
What's the best way to find a good coach for weight lifting in my area?
The trainers in my gym seem to be very big & strong, but not experts in form, or at least not know (at all) how to teach ...
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Calling out for help from all quarters for a near-magical transformation [closed]
I am a wannabe fitness freak... Right now I am an overweight, almost obese, completely lazy, low self esteemed low-life with a dream of "magically" transforming myself into a fitness fanatic.
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How to find your one repetition maximum?
Are these formulas close to every ones one rep max on varies exercises? and
I would like to know how accurate this is for everyone and if you have anything better?
Formulas to find your one rep max ...
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Is it possible to learn to swimming without trainer, alone?
I learn to swim and I have a common swimming pool in my apartment. But we don't have any trainer and I can't afford personal trainer. I don't know swimming but want to learn. Can i learn without any ...
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How do you find a good personal trainer?
From time to time people have suggested to me that I see a personal trainer. However, what I've read and also seen firsthand suggests to me that a lot of personal trainers aren't really good at making ...
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Alternating exercise to get faster fitness gains
In roughly 12 weeks I am going on an alpine mountaineering holiday with friends. I'm sure that the fitter I am the more I will enjoy it. I've started doing the couch to 5k program to improve my ...
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Personal training and fitness websites
What are the best personal training websites? I am looking for site that will provide me with all of the information I would get from working with a personal trainer, such as exercise programs, ...
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Which personal trainer certifications are most respected? [closed]
I'm considering pursuing Personal Trainer certification, and I quickly realized there are a large number of organizations that offer personal training, including:
ACE
NPTI
NASM
ACSM
NSCA
NCSF
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