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1answer
37 views
How much muscle gain can be expected within 1 month of training on average (m/w)
Assuming a strict diet and training schedule, there should be a limit to how much muscle growth the average person can expect within a given time frame.
To be more specific, lets assume the person ...
2
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2answers
21 views
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 ...
0
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1answer
11 views
I really want to pick up weight I'm too skinny
I am a 18 year old boy which suppose to look healthy n fit and have a great built but instead I look like a broomstick and I hate that so much I have tried many things such as drinking eggs and milk ...
3
votes
3answers
101 views
What muscle groups are used in olympic lifting?
I am a beginner for weight lifting. I think first I have to know what muscle groups are used in olympic lifting. After that I will google to know how to train those muscle for weight lifting.
Could ...
1
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1answer
29 views
Which collection of specific exercises can be used to completely substitute Deadlift? (because of old injury)
One day in my 20s I was stressed and I stupidly tried reverse dumbbell flyes too fast and with too much weight. Something went deeply wrong, more or less under my right scapula, and I completely ...
3
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2answers
103 views
How to prepare yourself before starting to run regularly?
I am 22 years old, weigh 80 kg and 5' 7" (170 cm) in height. I have a tummy like a giant basketball, for which people make fun of me.
I wasn't always like this. I used to be VERY lean and thin until ...
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1answer
63 views
How many sets should I make for muscle growth?
I have a very skinny body. So I try to train a lot to change that.
I want to make my biceps and chest bigger first, so I do push-ups and pull-ups.
Every other day im doing 12 sets of push ups, every ...
2
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0answers
65 views
What are the pros and cons of training running just one day per week (18k-22k)? [duplicate]
I usually do a long run every sunday, something beetween 18 and 22k, I am just starting training for runnning, so I woluld like to know the pros and cons of just training one day per week.
I mean ...
4
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1answer
55 views
+500
What are good exercises to balance Muaythai?
While Muaythai is basically a full-body sport, my feeling is that it's no sport that developes the whole body equally without imbalances. I notice this most strongly about my legs and maybe the lower ...
4
votes
1answer
37 views
Does the body process food and supplements the same way?
I am currently progressing through 'Mad Cow' system and I have upped my calorie intake over the past 1 to 2 months. I have a question that I wondered if anyone could shed some light on.
I take about ...
5
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2answers
90 views
Teen Calories/ Workout
I am a 16 year old boy. I work out for 15 minutes daily (intense cardio and about 50 pushups), and I am mildly active. I have read online that I should be eating between 2000 and 3000 calories a day, ...
2
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1answer
413 views
Are night sweats common after long workouts?
I've had a couple running events recently that have been pushing my endurance (a competitive half marathon, and running 20+ trail miles for a fun-run). The night following these events I've woken ...
7
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3answers
174 views
Nap after exercising
I'm a grad student I find it hard to concentrate on my work after exercising (cardio+weights) and I can only do after taking a nap.
I would like to know if its healthy to have a nap after the work ...
4
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1answer
103 views
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 ...
3
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3answers
155 views
does being able to lift more weight mean more strength?
so I thought this question is physics-related, so why not elaborate here.
Muscular strength can be combined not just by muscle mass but density, neuromuscular conditioning, joints, leverage, etc.
So ...
7
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4answers
147 views
Are there disadvantages to long rests between sets when strength training?
This is assuming I am training purely for strength (it seems there are already topics about this subject from a bodybuilding perspective).
Lets say I only barely make it through my first set of ...
8
votes
1answer
175 views
What is the optimum training intensity to prevent atrophy when on a caloric deficite?
I know that when I'm on a caloric surplus, I stimulate hypertrophy best if my training intensity lies somewhere between 6-12RM.
Now let's say I'm on a caloric deficite. What intensity is optimal for ...
1
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1answer
41 views
Training load on a diet (am I doing too much?)
I'm 6"1 (187cm) at 194 pounds (88kg) targeting 187 pounds (85kg) and currently eating between 1800 kcal and 2200 kcal daily, with 50 % protein and fat & carbs more or less balanced. I've been ...
0
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0answers
52 views
Exercising before going out and drinking alcohol
I've been having a debate with a few friends. We are trying to understand better how exercise and metabolism react with alcohol.
I think if you have been exercising a few days before going out ...
8
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1answer
81 views
How to learn to do my first push ups without losing hope?
When I see someone else doing push ups, it seems so easy. I have tried doing it myself many times, but I find it very hard.
Is there a gradual step by step process to learn how to do push ups?
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0answers
30 views
fitness and metabolism [closed]
I'm 33 and still the same body comp as when I was twenty.about eleven percent not dieting but not eating bad either.I'm a meso endo mixture.I do a variety of exercise and I have well balanced ...
4
votes
2answers
109 views
Interval training versus linear training
What are the pros of interval training over same intensity training over the same period?
For example, I walk for 1 min @6kmph and then run for 2 mins @9km/hr, repeat for 10 minutes.
Contrast this ...
5
votes
3answers
7k views
How does Voodoo Floss work?
Voodoo Floss is a new(?) trend in CrossFit that basically involves, if I understand it correctly, wrapping a muscle group or joint very tightly in a thing called a voodoo band while stretching or ...
6
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3answers
122 views
What can I do to prevent my (outer) shins from tightening while running?
My shins (specifically the Tibialis Anterior muscle - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tibialis_anterior_2.png) often tighten up while I'm running.
This has happened my whole life when running ...
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votes
1answer
48 views
how long does it take for food to convert to fat? [closed]
If I ate two pounds of food and then was immediately there after subjected to a hydrostatic body fat my suspicion is that that food would not count as body fat since it wouldn't have had the chance to ...
3
votes
2answers
89 views
Program to gain both muscle and endurance
I hope it's pretty simple. What is the best program to both gain some muscle mass/strenght and gain endurance ? Would it better to alternate frequently (every 1-2 days) between cardio training and ...
13
votes
1answer
502 views
What are the trade-offs of weight versus repetition?
When doing work out with weights, what is the impact of trade-off between
amount of weights working with
number of times an exercise is repeated
For example, I can repeat an exercise 10x3 times ...
2
votes
1answer
49 views
ideal rest in between sets for increasing bodyweight exercises
So I want to increase the number of pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups I can do.
I've been leaving an arbitrary 2 minutes in between sets. Is this the ideal amount of time?
3
votes
2answers
68 views
Differences in recovery time (after weight lifting) versus age
I am now 40. I did some weight lifting about 15 years ago and it was fun. I am now back into it, focusing on strength and muscle gain. I obviously don't expect to become a Mr Olympia, but I find it ...
3
votes
1answer
83 views
Progressive overload vs. greasing the groove
I want increase my endurance with bodyweight exercises including pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups etc.
Would it be better to use progressive overload and start at, for example: 3x4 reps for Pull-ups and ...
2
votes
1answer
32 views
Sprint training for long distance
I am going to participate in a half marathon in the 1st week of July and
3/4 Ironman in the 2nd week of July.
I am training 11 sessions a week.
8 sessions of swimming with lot of floor exercises ...
1
vote
1answer
60 views
It is Possible To Be A Long Distance Runner and have a Six Pack? How?
General Background
I've been long distance running for one+ year and have a marathon under my belt (in addition to dragon boating for three years) and being a college student, my meals usually ...
3
votes
1answer
71 views
How to keep rhythm when running for long-distances?
I will participate to a 4-Person Half Marathon Relay and I did a few training runs for the 5km that will be my part in the marathon. Usually I tend to accelerate and get tired earlier but I was with a ...
0
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1answer
61 views
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 ...
2
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1answer
396 views
Very advanced exercises and workouts using only resistance bands [closed]
I am looking for very advanced, intense workouts or collections of exercises using only a resistance band.
I am primarily interested in free online resources with good pictures or videos. However ...
4
votes
2answers
1k views
Safe exercises after L5-S1 disc problem
I have been diagnosticated with an L5-S1 disc protrusion which is less than a herniation. Most of the disc herniations occurs at L5-S1 disc, so I think it is a common problem.
It happens a few months ...
8
votes
3answers
5k views
What did I do to my knee, and how should I recover?
First, let me make it clear that this doesn't feel like bad pain. It feels more like an overtraining/overuse type pain. If this were bad pain I'd be going straight to a doctor or physical therapist.
...
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votes
1answer
76 views
One best exercise to keep body fit! [closed]
I don't want to build my body, I just want to be active and keep fit. What would a exercise that will help me to relax my muscles and keep me active.
I just want to know which exercise among ...
5
votes
2answers
48 views
Resistance band deadlifts
I don't have a bar with heavy weights at home but want to incorporate deadlifts into my workout program. I experimented a bit with dumbbell deadlifts, but the 10 kg dumbbells I used feel very light ...
27
votes
10answers
21k views
How important is it that a person be able to touch their toes?
For as long as I can remember, I've heard the question "can you touch your toes?" asked by people trying to ascertain another person's physical fitness. I've grown up thinking that being able to touch ...
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votes
0answers
39 views
How slurping and chomping is related to body weight? [closed]
I'd love to know whether there exists a dependency between making 'annoying' sounds while eating or drinking tasty things to the body weight. Since I could not find any research by quick googling, ...
5
votes
5answers
180 views
To add mass to my legs, should i lift heavy with few reps or lighter with 12-15 reps?
To add mass to my legs, should i lift heavy with few reps or lighter with 12-15 reps?
For legs I did 5 sts of 5 reps:
Squats
Leg Press
Straight Legged Dead Lift
Leg Extension
Leg Curl
Every 5th ...
3
votes
2answers
159 views
Running vs Insanity vs P90X
I am 25yo 170cm x 57kg and I like run
I started running 3 years ago, because I wanted to lose weight, so after few months I get rid of 25kg~, after that I continued running more seriously, and I ...
1
vote
0answers
40 views
What footwear would be suitable for climbing
Im starting a bit of indoor climbing, but Im not sure Im commited enough to buy climbing shoes - they are quite costly.
Still, my running shoes seem to be a poor choice for climbing, I can only use ...
1
vote
4answers
200 views
Losing weight rapidly
I am 25 years old.
My height is 172.5 cm.
My weight as of today(26th Apr, 2013) is 54.3 kg.
I was 56.5 kg, 4 weeks back.
My BMI is 18.25.
I have been swimming really hard in this period, covered ...
5
votes
2answers
109 views
Strength Training and a Bad Back
I've always been leery of weights - it takes me months of very steady progress before I feel at home with them. By comparison: Yoga and Cardio come naturally to me. The only time I did weights ...
0
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3answers
181 views
Abstain from exercise the day after a “drinking night”?
I consider it common sense to avoid exercise after a night of two beers (Kingfisher Strongs in 650ml containers with 8% alcohol content). The day after drinking, I feel weaker and stiffer and get ...
2
votes
2answers
130 views
Is it necessary to warm up before doing a modest number of push ups?
I do just a few push ups (10 to 20), not an excessive amount. It helps me to increase focus on my work during a day.
Thanks
25
votes
11answers
12k views
I am underweight. How do I gain weight and muscle?
I am a man in my twenties. Although I am 5 feet 6 inches tall, I weigh only 100 pounds. I want to gain weight as soon as possible. How do I gain weight and muscle as fast as possible?
30
votes
6answers
5k views
Breakfast before or after jogging?
Provided that I'm not hungry, should I eat breakfast before or after a 30-minutes morning jog?
Update: There are many answers detailing opinions -- thanks! If someone could supply evidence supporting ...
