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20 views
What I should watch out for when training with an anomaly of closure the spinal arch? [closed]
I recently suffered a lumbago while doing muaythai and found out that I was born with an anomaly of closure of the spinal arch - I had always just assumed a hollow back (see this earlier questions ...
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0answers
23 views
According to whom breakfast is healthy? [closed]
I've certainly been taught breakfast is the most important meal of the day because while you sleep it's the longest period of time the body goes without food. Someone told me today that there is no ...
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5answers
1k views
How can I make myself get enough sleep?
I hope this question is on-topic for this site. It seems to me that sleep is a pretty big ingredient in fitness.
I pretty much never get enough sleep. It's not for lack of trying though. I just can't ...
3
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3answers
303 views
is it true that weight loss for people who have been quite over-weight for a long time will only result in loose skin?
I heard that people who have been over-weight for a while have 'permanently' stretched their skin, and for that reason weight loss will only result in loose skin (appearance wise).
Doesn't age have ...
2
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2answers
379 views
How harmful is the sun in a late afternoon to a run?
I live in a hot and humid climate (Tel Aviv), and usually I run at night. But some days I have plans in the evening, and my only chance to get a run in is by starting at around six, six-thirty (which ...
5
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2answers
140 views
How can i figure out how much sleep I need?
There are tons of articles, like this one, around the importance off sleep on health, fitness,etc. The one question i have is how do i know how much sleep i need. Most of these articles say between ...
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0answers
47 views
What are the benefits/side effects of taking CLA for weight loss? [closed]
I saw a supplement CLA (Conjugated Linoleic Acid) for weight loss. What are the benefits? What are the side Effects? Do the benefits out weigh the risks? Would you recommend it?
5
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3answers
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Running or climbing stairs that are enclosed, any risks?
I have started doing running stairs in the building I live in. There are 26 floors. However the stairs are enclosed with only a fire exit as a door (no windows). And only the 26th ...
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0answers
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Pain the the leg after deadlifts [closed]
I'm having a strange pain in the left leg - that starts from around the groin and going down several cm in the left leg towards the knee. Nothing in the right.
The pain is only after I deadlift ...
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5answers
229 views
Stronglifts 5v5 : Where do I go from here?
So let me start by saying, This is the best program I have ever followed in my life. I am in the best and strongest shape I have ever been in my entire life, and I can attribute most of it to ...
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3answers
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What is the purpose of 'cooling down'?
After a hard work out, it's generally a good idea to not stop immediately, but rather to cool down. What is the specific purpose of cooling down? Does not properly cooling down affect the actual ...
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0answers
39 views
Need advise on weight gaining [duplicate]
I have very less weight compare to my height.
My Gym coach is suggesting me to purchase Weight Gainer & Supplement.
Please advise if using weight gainer/supplement is good for health ? (Suggest ...
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0answers
51 views
Benefits of Drinking Hot Water? [closed]
Is there any benefit of drinking hot water?
I was told it can help to break down the food in your stomach quicker to loose weight and improves blood circulation?
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0answers
28 views
How to come out from Anterior cruciate ligament injury? [closed]
It was an accident before 8 to 9 months before. I was slipped from bike because of raining. I and one of my friend both slipped together. He was so lucky that he didn't injured that much as I. My ...
5
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1answer
128 views
Optimal strategy for “4min pushup test”
Recently I stumbled upon the 4minute pushups test, which challenges you to do as many pushups as you can within 4 minutes (you can pause anytime as long as the clock keeps running).
I'm wondering ...
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0answers
32 views
Why is body shivering after I wake up? [closed]
I am 30 yr male with 130lbs weight. Lately I have been experiencing strange symptom. I usually exercise in the evening or night. Once I go to sleep and wake up in the morning, I find my body shaking ...
3
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2answers
136 views
Need exercise recommendations for abs, triceps and biceps to incorporate into Stronglifts 5x5
I am doing Stronglifts 5x5. I want to incorporate exercises for abs, biceps and triceps because I want to have a stronger core for the main lifts and I want to avoid T-Rex arms.
My current plan is to ...
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1answer
34 views
Can drinking a glass of hot water prevent caloric expenditure due to heat gain?
According to this article, drinking a glass of cold (0°C) water can burn around 17.5 calories due to heat loss.
Can drinking a glass of hot water prevent caloric loss due to heat gain?
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4answers
301 views
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 ...
26
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8answers
947 views
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 ...
1
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0answers
60 views
I am 15, what is a recommended non bull-crap workout routine?
I am 15 and I am 6 feet tall, I weigh 'bout 145 pounds (last time I checked), I am currently doing about 35-40 pushups and about 50-60 sit-ups every night. Then, every wednesday I go to Krav Maga, on ...
2
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1answer
101 views
Should I use any supplements to get quicker result?
I have a few questions regarding putting on some weight as I'm sort of skinny.
I started to go to a gym just a few days ago.
I want to gain mass and muscle in case they can be gained at the same ...
3
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2answers
141 views
Exercises that make the 'Core' strong
When I do planks, and some other exercises that require a higher level of stability than average, the trainer always tells me that my core is weak, and that I need to make it stronger.
Can any of you ...
4
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1answer
2k views
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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12answers
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How to lose weight when morbidly obese
I am a very overweight man at 400lbs (181 kg). I've been told by several doctors that I need to lose weight or else my health will get worse and worse.
What exercises are safe for a large person? For ...
4
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0answers
68 views
Running: How much should I speed train (% of total mileage)
How much should one speed train, in relation to my total mileage? Some resources (this one for instance) say that the amount of interval training should not exceed 7-15% of your total mileage. My ...
2
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7answers
598 views
What can cause an unexpected weight gain with constant workouts and calorie control?
I am trying to shift a lot of fat, and I have started to up my game. I am working out 4 times a week on weights (1 hour sessions), and trying to go for 2 30-40 minute runs on top of that.
On top of ...
3
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1answer
47 views
recovery week between 2 demanding programs
That's already almost 2 months that I've started a body building routine that gave me good results (which is why I decided to extend it until now). The program is volume based, a typical 4 days / week ...
11
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6answers
4k views
Squat /Deadlift with torn ACL?
I tore my left knee ACL 6 months playing soccer. After the incident I was able to go to a Dr and he told me I need to let the inflammation come down and then get surgery. He said I don't need to do ...
34
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4answers
4k views
What should I look for in a running shoe?
I like to run outside and therefore need shoes to run. However, there's a massive market for running shoes and I get lost in all of the options. What are some guidelines in selecting a good shoe for ...
5
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1answer
146 views
Should I drop my deadlift to 190# while switching to StrongLifts if I can already deadlift 425# x1?
I've seen a ton of variations of the question but never found one that answered my question.
I understand why only one set of dead lifts because of the squats. My question is why is the weight on the ...
1
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0answers
37 views
Caloric benefit to working out in hotter temperatures?
I have noticed a difference in my workouts when the only factor I change is the temperature of the room in which I workout.
I am aware that there are risks and benefits to exercising in hotter ...
1
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0answers
34 views
Training for 1.5 mile run
What is the best training programme to improve 1.5 mile run times? For reference, my starting point is about 9:30, aiming for 8:30.
2
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2answers
91 views
“Safe” Ab Exercise
I've been trying to find safe abdominal exercises. That is to say, executing the exercises I have learned through my life I can feel the vertebrae in my lower back rubbing/grinding against each ...
4
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4answers
5k views
How to Increase height naturally? Are those ads gimmicks?
I'm 5'6, weigh 137, male and close to be 24 soon. I am not happy with my height. I love sports, basketball, soccer, and others.
Being this short have some influence on sport activities I ...
5
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2answers
174 views
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 ...
20
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2answers
217 views
Should cyclists use weight training to strengthen underutilized muscles?
I've read (and it seems intuitive) that cycling exercises some muscles more than others. Other than the obvious lack of an upper-body workout from cycling, are there specific muscles that tend to be ...
10
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3answers
1k views
How to train for Parkour as middle aged beginner
I got interested in Parkour and like to start to train for it. I used to do weight lifting and running short distances, but it's more than ten years now and I'm out of shape. So getting in shape again ...
8
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1answer
106 views
Benefits to sumo, intentional fat-building
What are the benefits, if any, to the diet, physical conditioning and body-engineering typically associated with sumo? Can an individual intentionally build large amounts of fat in a way that could ...
3
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4answers
2k views
Will a boxing bag as my primary workout be okay for my cardio and weight loss?
I am 20 years old and don't have much room or time for much equipment or a gym membership. When I was in highschool about 10kg ago I had my 6 pack everything but since working I've put on that 10kg ...
3
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2answers
236 views
Stretches and muscle work for Supination or Underpronation
I've recently had issues with my IT Band, did all the stretches and PT. And it did not work.
I recently decided to try out my old pair of running shoes(on a whim), that originally were bothering my ...
5
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1answer
162 views
Can adding a weight vest improve fat loss?
It's that time of year again when I am slimming down (reduce body fat %) to show off my hard work. I'm looking for an effective way to increase my calorie burning during a routine. I picked up a 40lbs ...
2
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0answers
62 views
Bulking up in a 2 month time span [duplicate]
This will be my first post on Fitness Stackexchange but I am very familiar with this great website (you may remember me from the Mathematics forums).
Well, I have 2 months before I leave for my home ...
4
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3answers
130 views
Low room temperature and weight loss
If I spend a lot of time in my office, but do not heat it too much, would that help me lose weight?
I don't mean to reduce it to a point where it's unhealthy, just to drop it slightly below the ...
1
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1answer
42 views
Intermittent fasting [closed]
In intermittent fasting does the fasting period start immediately after your last meal Or only after your body digested the food? I can never figure this out.
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1answer
2k views
I need some tips in increasing my weight and body sturcture [closed]
i am here to ask how can i increase my weight, and shape up my body.
I eat following stuff daily:
Morning Breakfast at 6:00 am - Milk, Mix fruit Museli, tea
Morning Breakfast at 10:00 am - fried ...
4
votes
1answer
75 views
What is the best way to integrate brief sessions in my workplace gym into my strength and body building practices?
My job as a software developer requires me to spend nine hours a day in an office. The building has a gym, but it is not so well equipped that I use it as my primary facility. I work out at another ...
3
votes
2answers
131 views
How to be energetic after a 20-30 min siesta (afternoon nap)
I sleep at 9pm and wake up at 4am, take a cup of warm water and I will do some simple exercises very slowly, then some house work. At 5am, I run for 30min with the speed 9km/hr (so it is a 4.5km run). ...
5
votes
2answers
83 views
Crossfit Times MWF or TWTh
I've been doing crossfit for about 7 months now, and I'm extremely happy with the results. For the amount of time I put in and the amount of results I see, I can hardly believe it.
I've recently ...
10
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2answers
210 views
Will squats/running/etc cause knee injury when we age?
I had been told that doing exercise like squats, running, jumping, etc will cause knee injury when we age.
As we do those exercise we are rubbing the soft bone together and as time passes the soft ...
