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Exercise & diet logbook or tracker software [closed]
I am looking for a tool that could help me log and later review exercises and diet. Chart generation or at least spreadsheet data export would be great.
Things I would like to track:
Various ...
2
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0answers
186 views
Pain in forearm while doing bicep curls [closed]
When i'm doing curl or bicep exercise (more when my palm face the ceiling) I feel pain in my forearm between my wrist and my elbow. The pain is situated on the side of the ulna.
The pain seems to ...
6
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4answers
230 views
How can I measure my fitness at home without any instruments? [closed]
I need to measure my fitness, so I wanted to know the following things:
What items should be considered when determining if a person is completely fit.
What tests are available to calculate the ...
1
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0answers
145 views
Tight triceps: should I rest or continue swimming?
For the past 3 days, I have been swimming very hard. Now, my triceps muscles have started to feel the pain. Rather than calling it pain, I would say, they are tightened up.
Should I continue ...
7
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3answers
366 views
Proper running form - landing on balls of feet?
I've had trouble with shin splints, my IT band, and extremely sore ankles / knees before from long runs before.
In order to try preventing this, I've switched landing on my heel while running to ...
6
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0answers
73 views
How do typical San Francisco marathon times compare to flat courses?
The San Francisco marathon has substantial elevation changes (over 800 feet total).
How does this effect the typical times it takes runner to complete this course as compared to perfectly flat ...
3
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2answers
600 views
What does each weight plate weigh in standard gym equipment?
At the gym, some of the equipment doesn't have the weight listed on the individual weight plates, just numbers. For example, the "Hoist Fitness Systems CL2403 seated leg press" just has numbers for ...
12
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2answers
236 views
Can I train for 'mass' on some parts of my body, and 'strength' for others?
Is it possible to perform strength training on certain muscle groups and training for mass gain on others?
For example, I don't want big legs, but I of course want much stronger legs. Can I do ...
2
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0answers
125 views
Isometric deadlifts instead of barbell deadlifts
Would an isometric deadlift be a good substitute for a normal, barbell deadlift?
I know that's difficult to engage as many muscles in the same way as barbell deadlifts. (I read Are there any ...
5
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1answer
103 views
Creating a swimming workout schedule
I'm looking to create myself a good swimming workout schedule and need some advice. What is the best schedule to get optimum results? How often should one have rest days? I'm currently looking at ...
4
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2answers
116 views
How to cope stretching with weightlifting in order to improve posture
I have some minor postural problems, Kyphosis a Lordosis, I do not experience any pain from it, it is very minor, but gives a slouch look.
I've read that some stretching exercises may help to ...
3
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2answers
103 views
How much carbs the day before a marathon?
I'm running my first marathon on Sunday. I read on the internet that you should eat 4 grams of carbs per pound the day before the race. At 185 pounds, I would have to eat 740 grams of carbs! Does ...
0
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1answer
234 views
Why does consuming 30 g of protein within 30 minutes after waking helps to lose weight?
Tim Ferris writes in his books "The four hour body" and "The four hour chef" about using this 30/30 rule to burn fat. All I have found about the "Why?" is that after fasting for seven to eight hours ...
2
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1answer
147 views
Performance standards for curls and other small muscle exercises
The Weightlifting Performance Standards by Dr Kilgore are quite motivating, giving targets to aim for and a sense of accomplishment when a level is reached.
I appreciate that these charts are based ...
6
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2answers
155 views
Building a custom upper body routine
My doctor has instructed me to stop doing all leg exercises, and as such I know have to revise my workout routine. I am considering building a custom A/B split upper-body routine and doing my ...
2
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1answer
155 views
Calorie Deficit to BMI ratio - how fast can I lose weight without losing muscle
27 year old male - 5ft 11in
7 Months ago i had a BMI of 40+ (21.5 stone).
After sticking to a 1000-1500 daily calorie intake (Counting & weighing everything) i have dropped to a BMI of 33.6 ...
1
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1answer
115 views
What is the exercise called that works your and inner thighs while on your back?
I do this a lot when I'm watching TV. I lie on my back sometimes with my hands behind my head or to my side. I put both of my feet straight up together in the air (perpendicular to my body, I look ...
15
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1answer
286 views
Making a training plan for medieval swordsmen / reenactment
Some of my friends are into history reenactment and historical fencing. Doing this is quite demanding in terms of fitness, so I wanted to help them develop a training plan to follow.
What would be ...
6
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2answers
289 views
What is the best iOS App for tracking Starting Strength progress?
What is the best iOS application for recording and tracking progress in Starting Strength?
I need an app that tells me which lifts I am supposed to do on which day. It must also allow me to input my ...
3
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3answers
201 views
Am I exercising all my muscles?
I mainly perform following exercises: running (1-3 miles), push-ups, pull-ups, squats, sit-ups, calves raises, planks, legs raising, and bridges.
I vary them a little. For example, one day I do ...
0
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0answers
59 views
Experiencing pain on the outside of my right knee — exacerbated by placing weight on the outside of my foot (little toes) [closed]
I've been doing Capoeira for the last month or so and recently I started experiencing some pain on the outside of my knee.
I can't recall any traumatic blow to my knee or any popping noises while ...
0
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0answers
41 views
What causes knee pain and swelling? [closed]
I'm having a lot of pain and swelling in my left knee. I'm a female firefigher and the whole knee is swollen. Pain is mainly on the left side of the knee. It feels like a bruise on top of the kneecap ...
6
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5answers
728 views
My legs still ache 3-4 days after legs day
I have been working out for ~6 months and have worked my legs once per week throughout this time, on their own day.
My legs, especially my quads, ache to the point of finding it hard to walk, ...
6
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1answer
175 views
Is it effective to do 2 sets for size and 2 sets for strength?
I've read a lot about size gains vs strength gains, where the difference is substantial and where size is certainly not linear to strength.
Strength appears to come from low reps with very heavy ...
12
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4answers
759 views
Why does cardio/aerobic exercise lead to muscle loss?
Recently, I've been reading a lot about how cardio reduces muscle mass and strength.
The following is an excerpt from crossfit.com that seems to sum up what I've been reading:
Aerobic training ...
3
votes
1answer
69 views
Does weight loss and exercise make back pain go away?
When I was younger I could play the guitar all day without back pain (muscular). I stoped playing and exercising for many years, this with associated weight gain. Now I wanted to play the same guitar ...
4
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1answer
311 views
What to do after the R4FL training program?
I am currently following the R4FL training program for running. It trains me to run up to about 60 minutes, but the last two weeks are mostly intervals, sprints and Fartlek runs.
where:
...
3
votes
2answers
249 views
Is it worth getting measured for running shoes?
I started jogging a few years ago, it's mostly been a hobby till now, I'm running the silverstone half marathon at the beginning of march.
I've only ever spent around £30 on trainers for running, ...
10
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1answer
133 views
Does losing weight impede endurance training (Specifically cycling but also in general)?
This is somewhat related to the losing weight/gaining muscle question found here, but I would like to find out if there are any studies or knowledge of weight loss impeding the physiological ...
3
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2answers
73 views
Improve diet to improve bone/joint structure?
Weight: 80kg / 176 pounds
Height: ~192cm / 6 foot 4
Age: 19
I am trying to improve my bone/joint structure and am worried that due to an insufficient diet, it's an uphill jog. I am asking for advice ...
4
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2answers
133 views
Will frequent training on a boxing bag have the same inhibiting effects for mass gaining as lots of running?
I love using a boxing bag. Before I got serious about hitting the gym and putting on size, I used my bag up to two times per day for 30-60 minutes each session. I was very strong even without lifting ...
5
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1answer
172 views
How dangerous are steroids (injections)?
What are the dangers of steroids (injection/shots) and how can I convince someone to stop using it?
I'm having a hard time at the moment, I try to convince my best friend. Please help.
5
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3answers
171 views
Ways to motivate employers for exercise time?
We have more than 700 personnel in our human resources department that sit several hours per day. When we alert them for exercise twenty percent stand up for this.
We worry about this and are ...
0
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1answer
162 views
Does fat actually “harden” or is there something else going on?
I read about subcutaneous and visceral fat and I understand it's the latter that is hard (and therefore cannot really be perceived by a person by touching and feeling around on the skin I assume).
...
6
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1answer
592 views
Is it good to use a steam room after working out?
I have a habit of using a steam room (moist heat) after I work out at the gym. I do this weekly.
Is this helpful for recovery? Should I use the steam room immediately after my workouts, or should I ...
2
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2answers
117 views
Is my mass gainer supplement ideal?
Let me describe myself:
I have been weightlifting since I graduated (2010). Before graduation I weighed close to 120lbs, now I weigh (on a good day) 163lbs (I'm 5' 11"). I have plenty of definition ...
4
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1answer
132 views
Breaking down on Starting Strength
So my favorite Training Program let me down or should I say I fail to raise myself to it's level :-(
Last 2 months have been difficult on SS. First I wanted to lose weight and then travelling and ...
1
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2answers
518 views
if I am starting to see the veins in my arms, am I losing body fat?
I am:
21 year old male
5 foot 7
94.4Kg
32.2% body fat (last time I was checked)
Currently on a lean bulk diet with 5 very intense days of strength/weight training and weekends I actively rest by ...
5
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2answers
110 views
How to relax the palm muscles after cycling?
I cycled 200 km. My palms are feeling a bit numb and like a mild electric shock is passed through my palms.
Can anyone please suggest any relaxation exercise for my palms?
6
votes
1answer
224 views
Starting morning routine for unfit person
I'm not fit. I'm in my early 30s. I struggle to do 10 push-ups, crunches/sit-ups hurt my back, and I can't jog more than 5 minutes without feeling exhausted. I'm not too fat, just crossing the ...
0
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3answers
114 views
How does working out for a week then resting for a week affect me? [closed]
I have a job where I'm away from my home and my regular day to day life. At home I usually bike ride every day 7-12 miles a day, or run 3-5. Then skateboard in the afternoon for a few hours with my ...
1
vote
1answer
70 views
How do you properly 'focus' on one or two muscle groups?
I have a couple of muscle groups that I consider to be 'falling behind', or that I simply want to get bigger as quickly as possible regardless of sacrifices I have to make to training other areas.
...
1
vote
1answer
96 views
Carb Backloading
A friend of mine has sent me a book by John Kiefer on Carb Backloading that seems to be an interesting premise.
Basically - it looks like it's the foundation of ketosis but you’re allowed to eat ...
8
votes
2answers
169 views
What are the endocrinological benefits of holistic rest in bodybuilding?
It's common knowledge that bodybuilders need rest after a workout to rebuild muscle. Everyone advises localized rest. That is, you should give a particular muscle at least 48 hours of rest before ...
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2answers
133 views
Body building diet [closed]
What's a good diet for bodybuilding nothing too crazy just what to eat and what not to eat and how much of a portion to gain mass and not be skinny anymore?
1
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0answers
82 views
Good diet for losing fat and gaining muscle at the same time? [duplicate]
I have lurked this site for a bit and this question basically showed me that for people who are obese it is possible to be losing fat and gaining muscle at the same time.
I have experienced this ...
4
votes
1answer
62 views
Reason for some variations in doing crunches or other ab exercises
In fitness classes I have often seen that crunches were done in a specific pattern, for example:
10 normal crunches
10 crunches in 2 steps (i.e. up hold 1 count, up hold 1 count, down, down)
10 mini ...
3
votes
1answer
113 views
Should the hip rotate before, during or after taking a step during a walking gait
I'm trying to learn proper hip rotation during a walking gait and am stuck finding a specific example for the hip rotation cycle.
When walking, your hips are supposed to rotate while taking a step.
...
4
votes
1answer
174 views
How to prevent loose skin when losing lots of weight
I am a very overweight man at 385 lbs (175 kg). I've been this weight for over a decade. I've started a new eating & exercise program in order to lose 185 lbs.
One thing that worries me is ...
3
votes
1answer
47 views
Breast stroke kick with my face facing the sky! Am i back stroking in swimming?
today my coach (in swimming) taught me (after breast stroke) to kick backwards (as we do in breast stroke) with my head upside facing the air.
So what am i doing is like : having my face towards the ...
