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What is the best way to train at the gym for weight loss purposes?
I joined a gym 2 months ago, and have exercised almost daily.
In the first 2-3 weeks I went to the gym almost daily exercising for about 45 mins (treadmill, weights etc) but I realised this was not ...
0
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1answer
119 views
Is it safe to exercise after taking bath?
I read in some yoga books that it is not recommended to exercise after taking a bath. Is there reason to this. Is it safe to exercise after bath.
I am interested if a prior bath delays the time ...
1
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0answers
49 views
Few Body Building Questions and Recommended Books Request
I have been training to build muscle for 2 years. I had a lot of mistakes along the way.
I gained notable muscle and learnt a lot of new important things about body building over the last two years.
...
7
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2answers
269 views
Is just a pair of dumbbells enough?
I started consulting in November 2012. The 4-hour a day commute tires me out and leaves me with absolutely no time to do anything else, much less go to the gym. So, I haven't gone to the gym since ...
1
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1answer
100 views
Should I eat before a workout or just during the day
I've heard several theories regarding when you should eat, especially protein.
Eat carbs before a workout and protein in a "window" of 30mins after a workout.
Eat through the day. so that in the end ...
2
votes
2answers
177 views
Cold and fever after doing extensive cardio sport?
Every Sunday I do soccer in the morning for two hours where I run non stop and sweat extensively. After the sport I take a shower and take the bus home, but by the time I get home my dry and clean ...
3
votes
2answers
256 views
What is the least I need to run to maintain my conditioning?
Sometimes you know that you have a very busy time ahead of you, and that you're going to have less time for fitness activities, for whatever reason (work, a new child, etc).
My questions is this- ...
2
votes
2answers
194 views
What is courtesy in a gym?
I've always been kind of creed out by gyms. Many people doing things and no one talking. I started working at a place with a gym that has lots of machines in a relatively small space. I have no idea ...
0
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2answers
153 views
Gaining muscle with slim body type
Some people appear to be born with muscle*. I know lots of people who don't work out at all, have an office job where they sit around all day, and still they have a muscular body with strong (looking) ...
2
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2answers
164 views
How soon after a minor calf injury shoul I start stretching and strengthening?
I suffered a minor calf strain playing indoor cricket yesterday. I iced the muscle for around 4 hours after the injury. It has pulled up stiff and a little sore this morning, although I wouldn't ...
0
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1answer
97 views
Increased body heat after workout when in bed
I am little overweight, 120 kg, from India. When I go to bed after a workout in the gym, say for 30 minutes, I can't sleep as my body begins to heat up.
Are there any remedies? I tried showering, but ...
3
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2answers
198 views
When I bench press, why do my hips sometimes cramp up?
When I bench press, I sometimes feel a muscle seize up slightly distal and lateral from my ASIS. I don't know what muscle this is, but I'm guessing it's involved with external rotation or abduction. ...
4
votes
1answer
126 views
Best way to ease back into body building routine after a long break
Do you guys have some recommendation on how to "get back" into the training?
Sometimes I have to stay few weeks without training, when I am on holidays for example.
I usually have two weeks of ...
0
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0answers
125 views
Aerobic exercise: Any updates or comments to the Cooper method?
I read a book published in the 80s (by Kenneth Cooper, MD), Aerobics, in which Dr. Cooper suggests a way of getting fit without risking one's cardiovascular health. He devised a point system of ...
6
votes
1answer
226 views
What's the relationship between gaining muscle mass and strength? How do I increase in strength without increasing in mass?
This question is a follow on from http://fitness.stackexchange.com/a/11884/5376.
I assumed that as I get stronger, my muscles will get bigger, but it seems that this is not a strictly linear ...
3
votes
2answers
132 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). ...
0
votes
1answer
87 views
Which is the best free software to follow a personal fitness program at home? [closed]
I'm looking for free software that will guide my exercise on a day-by-day basis. I have available an elliptical machine, an antigravitational machine, a vibration machine, a musculation machine, and a ...
9
votes
3answers
241 views
What's the best way for me to start weightlifting?
I've always wanted to lift weights and honestly have no idea where to begin.
How do I get started? Do I need to join a gym? find a personal trainer? buy a book and weights? find a friend who ...
2
votes
0answers
61 views
Alternating exercises from workout to workout?
For my strength/hypertrophy based training program, I've chosen following exercises:
Deadlifts (2 work sets of 4 reps)
Press (3 work sets of 5)
Ring Dips (3 work sets of 9)
1-Legged Squats (3 work ...
5
votes
1answer
147 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 ...
2
votes
3answers
111 views
How can Kinesio tape provide support for tendonitis
I have a mild case of Posterior Tibial Tendonitis, the physio has applied some Kinesio tape for support whilst it heals up.
My understanding of tendons and muscles was that there wasn't much friction ...
7
votes
3answers
176 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 ...
2
votes
1answer
186 views
Does it damage the joints if we do pushups everyday?
I'm doing 100 pushups everyday and now I'm afraid whether this will cause damage to the shoulder joints?
Will this help me to gain Chest muscles?
Thanks
0
votes
1answer
235 views
I want to know the exact formula to calculate metabolic age
I want to know the exact formula to calculate metabolic age. How do i get the average bmr of people in the chronological age group? Is here any link I could get regarding the calculation?
Explanation ...
0
votes
1answer
46 views
Which diet helps you best during marathon preparations? [closed]
I am preparing for marathon and I feel the need to change my diet to prepare better for this event. What is your experience? Which changes did in your diet helped you most? What was hardest to give ...
3
votes
2answers
251 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 ...
3
votes
1answer
61 views
Change in eating habits from Half Marathon to 6 mile
For a half marathon I spent the week before carb loading and hydrating. I'm running a 6 mile soon and would like some 5Km races too.
How should I change my diet for different length races?
Should ...
3
votes
2answers
110 views
How can I analyze my running gait?
They say there are more than one types of step. Is there any exam that can help me know my foot angle/type/format/etc, so i can buy running shoes that are good for my feet?
5
votes
1answer
79 views
How to interpret running metrics
I do I usefully interpret running metrics?
I haven't been running for long. I've got a heart monitor and a GPS watch (all the gear and no idea), but I get a buzz from seeing the metrics anyway.
I'd ...
1
vote
1answer
73 views
Ensuring muscle isolation when training alone
I've found that trainers or other experienced body builders are great to work out with because they can help with form and method. One of the biggest issues I have is muscle isolation, meaning that ...
4
votes
1answer
194 views
Heart Rate for a Half Marathon
I've just completed the Newport Half Marathon and had an pretty steady heart rate of 88% of my max.
My details are here.
Is this good? Generally speaking, what should the heart rate be for a half ...
5
votes
1answer
104 views
Method of exercising
What is the difference between the normal weight training motions (e.g. bench press lifting it up and down) and holding a weight at a certain point (e.g. holding a weight in the middle of a press for ...
4
votes
2answers
243 views
Proper way to stretch the pectoral muscles
What is the best way to do pectoral stretches? A specialist recommended that besides avoiding bench presses and strengthening my back, I should stretch my pectoral muscles as often as possible, as ...
3
votes
1answer
71 views
Body angle during freestyle
I am practicing myself on the Total Immersion style of swimming, as I am practicing for long distance triathlon.
After a lot of practice I am doing the 2 beat kicks with little difficulty.
Can ...
3
votes
0answers
69 views
Protein supplementation when doing conditioning on caloric deficit
BACKGROUND
For about four months now I have been on a low carb diet, and during that time I went from 93 to 78kg. I have been lifting some weights (some squats, overhead pushes, bent over rows) at a ...
1
vote
0answers
61 views
5x5 Stronglift squats and hip replacement [closed]
Please can someone help me. I have been looking into the 5x5 stronglifts, and I am keen to get started as I need to get in shape, and I like the look of the results. I have difficulty doing squats ...
5
votes
1answer
110 views
Correct seated Row technique
I would like to know the correct seated Rows technique. I wanted to use this exercise to develop the middle back particularly the lower Traps/middle Traps and Rhomboids. I already do Deadlifts and ...
3
votes
1answer
47 views
Apart from size, what properties make for a good exercise ball?
I wish to use an exercise ball as a chair. I have done this previously with several different brands of exercise ball, and it has worked for me in the past. I noticed that some balls were far comfier ...
4
votes
1answer
176 views
Is protein powder recommended for older people after workouts?
This might be an odd question. My mom does walking exercises and aerobic videos and some very light weights (5lb). She knows that I make protein shakes (with spinach, berries, flax seed) after my ...
7
votes
2answers
165 views
Strength Training Suggestions for Long Distance Running
I'm a long distance runner (marathons and longer) and I'm beginning to incorporate strength training into my routine now that I'm in a bit of an off season for my races. My time for training is ...
1
vote
1answer
89 views
Avoiding Tendinopathy (suggested rest interval to prevent chronic pain)
tl;dr - Starting to feel slight tendon pain. How long should I rest before it's OK to hit the gym hard again.
Background:
I recently decided to end my winter hibernation and got back into rock ...
4
votes
1answer
88 views
What kind of workout regimen can get me back in it?
When I was in college, I used to pretty good at keeping up a decent workout schedule (three days a week during normal times, at least one day a week during extremely stressful exam weeks). My ...
11
votes
7answers
556 views
Can I be serious about getting into great shape if I have an office job?
I'm a web developer. I spend 5 days a week, 8-10 hours per day in front of my PC in a chair.
I want to get in insanely good shape. I don't mean I want to be a little stronger than the average person, ...
6
votes
2answers
242 views
I am hitting walls with my lifts, how can I progress?
I've been working out at the gym for a fair few years now (around 6). Started by just going with a friend doing random weights. Then progressed to muscle groups. For the last 6 months I have been ...
-2
votes
1answer
110 views
Drinking pure olive oil [closed]
I want to gain weight and I'm thinking about drinking large amounts of olive oil to get more calories in my body.
Is there an issue with drinking 100ml (~800 calories) at once?
2
votes
1answer
146 views
Building strength with Spondylosis (L5-S1 degeneration)
I realize YANMD but I've been frustrated with my lack of progress. About two years ago I was finally struggling enough with my back pain (difficulty standing for long periods, pain when lying flat, ...
4
votes
2answers
95 views
Supplementing my weekly routine for increased muscle endurance
I'm currently following a full body program that is helping me build muscle at a satisfactory rate. However a friend convinced me to join him and try the "300" workout, which is a circuit program with ...
1
vote
0answers
31 views
Out of shape and in need of help [duplicate]
I am a gamer, and I used to be 150lb's and my weight has increased to about 215lb's. What sort of exercise routine and diet should I try to set up to lose weight and become a bit more healthy? keep in ...
5
votes
2answers
186 views
Ankle exercises with bosu ball
Years ago I tripped in a hole and got a 3rd degree ankle sprain. One of the exercises the physiotherapist told me was to use a bosu ball and do circles with while standing with both feet on it. I ...
3
votes
1answer
122 views
Prevent Injuries At Home Gym on Carpet
I have started some exercise programs at home such as P90X and Insanity. However, I have found that working out on my carpet has proven to be difficult in a number of ways. For example, when jumping ...
