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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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What are the ways to reach the optimal running cadence (180 steps per minute)?
I have recently learned that the optimal stride rate is 180 steps per minute.
Other than listening to a metronome while running, does anybody have any tips on what can I do to monitor my stride rate ...
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running on an incline vs running faster on a flat plane
I've started working out on the tredmill at 12km/hr for 30 minutes almost every day. For the last 3 minutes I kick it up to 14-15km/hr. Is this a good workout or am I better to run on an incline but ...
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Do joints wear out from exercise?
Does regular movement keep joints lubricated, or does regular movement dry out joints in time leading to wear?
After a good 20 years of jogging on and off, I've stopped that now because I could ...
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Want to start sprinting, what warm ups or form should I be using to avoid injury?
I have never ran for excercise before so have never done any warm ups or know of proper form for sprinting. I am asking for advice as I want to minimise the possibility of injury.
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Looking for alternatives to Nike Free for general fitness - not specifically running
I have a pair of Five Fingers, so this is not an alternative to that. I'm wondering if there are shoes out there for general fitness (including lifting) similar to Nike Free. I really wanted them, but ...
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How do I overcome this muscle / knee pain?
I'm a 24 year old software engineer that basically sits at a desk all day. Obviously, this isn't a healthy lifestyle, so I decided to start running in order to get in shape. I'm not an athlete by any ...
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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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Is it preferrable to run on toes?
Today I ran (slowly) on toes (300 small steps). I got tired very soon.
I heard that skipping rope gives better results if done on toes (calf exercises)!
Is the same true with running too?
Should I ...
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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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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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Running the same day as lifting weights?
I am interesed in getting prepared for a 10km race, and also increase the muscles size of my shoulders and arms.
For this, I am working at home with weights to work shoulders and triceps one day, ...
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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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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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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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How to recognize a Runner's Knee?
I started my exercise routine back up in June and recently started getting into walking/running around my neighborhood on my off days from lifting weights. Last week I pushed myself a little harder ...
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Why do distance running training programs tell you to do long runs so slowly?
I'm trying to improve my times in the half marathon and the marathon, so I've been reading a lot of training plans for races at those distances. One thing I've noticed is that most of these programs ...
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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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Will developing my leg muscles improve my running?
Will doing strength exercises and working out the leg muscles like the thigh and calve on machines improve speed or endurance in running?
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Why does running make you have to poop?
So I've always wondered what about running makes you have to go to the bathroom? Why is it that it seems to accelerate the downward progress of any ... you know ... Or maybe I'm the only one this ...
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What is a “Runners High”?
There have been a few times in my life, where I believe I have experienced the phenomenon called "Runners High", or the euphoric state during a run where you feel like you can keep running for ...
