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Jan 20	answered	What are good geriatric exercise routines for a 70 year old?
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Jan 17	revised	Safe exercises after L5-S1 disc problem edited tags
Jan 16	answered	Overhead Squat Assistance Work
Jan 14	comment	How do I squat if I can't keep my heels on the floor? Here is a video link on proper squat technique provided by @Berin in this answer about how to squat: "Mark Rippetoe has a video where he is doing classroom instruction for the squat. What's important to pay attention to whether you plan to use a barbell or not is the diagram on the whiteboard and the body position during the squat."
Jan 14	comment	How do I squat if I can't keep my heels on the floor? youtube.com/watch?v=kawBY5p29fQ
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Jan 14	comment	How do I squat if I can't keep my heels on the floor? Here is another question/answer about tight ankles and squatting.
Jan 10	comment	Safe exercises after L5-S1 disc problem I agree with @Grohlier. Physical therapy will give you the best understanding of what you can do safely and what to avoid. Some therapists will take you into the gym to get you started. Also, they can help you address any other joint or soft tissue limitations that contributed to causing your disc protrution in the first place. Good luck.
Jan 9	comment	Cardio / HIIT with a collapsed arch I'm glad you added the pool running. Here is a link to a pool running question that gives some additional information.
Jan 8	answered	What are the short term effects of caffeine on workout?
Jan 3	comment	Back pain when coughing @RecursivelyIronic, the difference between hiking and walking can be the position of the spine. As Gapton suggests he leans forward more with hiking. This information can be diagnostic. Gapton states "the doctor and he told me I have inflammation in a part of my spinal cord" placing this question in the medical rather than the fitness realm.
Jan 3	answered	How does isometric strength relate to isotonic strength?
Jan 2	comment	Back pain when coughing If you haven't had physical therapy yet, an orthopedic physical therapist can evaluate you, explain your symptoms, and give you a plan to treat it. While you may get some good info online, this question is really looking for diagnostic information which is beyond the scope of this forum. Good luck and congratulations on getting in better shape - that will ultimately help your back.
Dec 31	answered	How to asess and correct imbalances in the body
Dec 31	comment	How do I lose Weight when I weigh 345lbs? @jontyc, What someone thinks they want and what they need are not always one in the same. A morbidly obese person requires medical and professional help to lose weight safely and successfully depending on their medical conditions, which Michelle has indicated that she has. While some obese people may have lost weight successfully on their own, it does not necessarily mean that this person can, and it would be irresponsible of us not to suggest consultation with medical professionals - her greatest chance of success.
Dec 31	comment	How do I lose Weight when I weigh 345lbs? @Michelle, I'm curious like Chris as to why your doctor can't talk to you about "nutrition or any form of weight loss." Your doctor can certainly monitor your health. And here is a link to the out of pocket expenses in getting a registered dietician. At 345 pounds, losing weight becomes a priority to avoid additional health problems, some that can be life altering. So, if your insurance is a problem, it would be worth it to you to pay out of pocket for a dietician. You may need to re-work your budget, but health is a priority.
Dec 29	comment	Breathing using mouth or nose - correct way while swimming? "While under water" you should not be inhaling with the nose or the mouth :)