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Insanity Workout: Whey or Nay?
I'm about 5'10" 175 lbs doing the Insanity workout, and have been doing it for about a month and half. I don't want to "get big", I want to get cut. Is there any benefit to taking a whey protein ...
0
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1answer
8 views
Do swimming caps keep you warm in cold water?
I swim in an unheated outdoor pool in Spring (in the UK). It's cold enough to be uncomfortable but not dangerous (today the water was 14°C, and if it's below 10°C they close the pool). After a length ...
0
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0answers
7 views
Taking too many vitamins and supplements? And could my depression medication have an effect on it?
I'm a D1 cross country runner and I take a women's multivitamin, a Vitmain B-Complex, Fish Oil, Lysine, Hair Skin and Nails Supplement, plus the Hair Volume supplement. In addition to this, I battle ...
0
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1answer
18 views
I really want to pick up weight I'm too skinny [duplicate]
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
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2answers
30 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 ...
4
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1answer
45 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 ...
1
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1answer
38 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 ...
8
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1answer
96 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 ...
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1answer
65 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 ...
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 ...
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1answer
50 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 ...
7
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4answers
163 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 ...
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 ...
2
votes
1answer
50 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
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1answer
85 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 ...
3
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2answers
73 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 ...
2
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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
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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 ...
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1answer
52 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 ...
1
vote
1answer
64 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 ...
5
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2answers
49 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 ...
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votes
1answer
77 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 ...
3
votes
1answer
73 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 ...
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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, ...
0
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1answer
64 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 ...
-1
votes
0answers
23 views
Random pain in my right knee and elbow [closed]
I'm a mid-20s guy of so-so fitness (not fat but not a marathon runner either) and lately I've been getting some major pain and stiffness in my right elbow and right knee.
This year I have been going ...
0
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0answers
21 views
what is the role of vitamins for healthy body? [closed]
I am a newbie wondering how vitamins effects our body. I have heard of vitamins like inositol, copper, molibdenum ,folic acid,magnesium. How each of these affects our body and what are the foods we ...
0
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1answer
45 views
What is the reason my pain and exhaustion are not improving? [closed]
I'm having a physical problem for about 4 years by now that's really making walking or just standing insufferable (even for a few seconds). I can't do any fitness and it really messes my physical ...
1
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0answers
62 views
Should i go to gym i'm 15 [duplicate]
I'm 15 soon turning 16 and i have started going to gym about a week ago and i am regular but the question is should i continue? if yes, then what would be most appropriate for me to do in gym like ...
3
votes
2answers
162 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 ...
3
votes
2answers
94 views
when to use vibrating platforms
There is one of these vibrating platforms at the gym and a chart with different positions to exercise different body parts (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whole_body_vibration).
I would like to combine ...
3
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2answers
117 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 ...
3
votes
1answer
54 views
How does the fitness flex define “active time”
It measures "very active time" in addition to steps, but I have no idea what that means. Assuming it's based on "lots of arm movement, does that mean that it'll pick up jogging, but not a stationary ...
1
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0answers
22 views
Year in which it was established and subjects of study of height/weight index [closed]
I read in the wikipedia some time ago that the height/weight index was generated using statistics taken from soldiers as subjects of study in the war, but now I can't find the article.
For the ...
3
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1answer
27 views
circuit weight training and total weight used
I have a question regarding circuit training. I have been reading on circuit training, and it seems optimal for my routine as I don't have much time to spare at the moment but would like to fit in ...
5
votes
2answers
141 views
Is there any way I can convince companies I'm in great shape, despite my BMI results?
I'm currently 5'9", 262.8 at last weight in (about 10 days ago). I'm still cutting, by no means am I 'obese', although that's what my BMI says. I have plenty muscle mass, but to be honest I could ...
6
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2answers
49 views
Should I use observed max heart rate from workouts for zone training?
I commute by bicycle every day, and sometimes I use my commute for training and to improve my fitness (I wear cycling clothes and shower when I arrive, so I can push hard if needed). About a month ...
4
votes
1answer
66 views
Is it possible to measure calorie burn from heart rate alone?
I have a Polar heart rate monitor chest strap, and a compatible Android phone on which I can run a number of different apps for recording my heart rate. My primary interest is in how many calories I ...
4
votes
3answers
126 views
Is long distance running harmful for women?
I was considering taking part in marathon, but recently I came across this article. To summarize, the author claims that long distance running, and actually any cardio done for hours at or above 65 ...
1
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0answers
39 views
I want to gain weight. 15 KGs in 5 months [duplicate]
I am 28 Years old Male. My height is 5.6 feet, and weight is 45 KG. My BMI is 17, and I am underweight.
I look very skinny, and I get insulted by many people when I am in public gatherings like ...
5
votes
2answers
111 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 ...
3
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2answers
206 views
exercise schedule without gym equipments
I am an IT professional, and don't get much time for exercising. I used to go to the gym, but now I dont get much time. All I have is just 15 minutes in the morning to exercise.
I don't have any ...
1
vote
1answer
94 views
Snapping/cracking in joints when moving
I love indoor climbing. It happened a few times that I caught a handgrip in a particularly bad way and now when I move my wrist a snapping sound is heard.
It does not hurt, everything seems alright. ...
1
vote
0answers
37 views
How to reduce my BIG BELLY into SMALL within 3 to 4 weeks [duplicate]
I have big belly in my stomach, i'm going to get married in a month. So i need to reduce my stomach in home remedies.. Please guys help me with giving some tips. Surely i will follow.
Thanks,
Kumara ...
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0answers
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short term memory loss [closed]
From child hood I was scholar,every minor incident I was able to remember
suddenly at age 30 getting short term memory loss,daily at least one task or thing I tend to forgot
any particular reason?
2
votes
2answers
132 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
2
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1answer
85 views
Adding Strength Training to Yoga
I'm 40, Male and have been doing hot yoga (Bikram) for a few months - go 4 times a week.
I guess my metabolism is slowing down and am having trouble keeping weight off and seem to be loosing muscle ...
4
votes
1answer
110 views
Excercises to try correct knees pointing inward
Since asking this question quite some time ago I have been on a quest to be able to squat.
I quickly managed to solve the ankle issue I was having by stretching daily against objects under my desk at ...
0
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0answers
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How do I prevent the scraping that occurs when I rotate my leg about my hip?
I recently started taking parkour lessons and after a full day of vaulting and jumping around, the area around my hip flexor (or possible the hip flexor itself, I'm not a doctor) hurts. For some ...
