Unanswered Questions
318 questions with no upvoted or accepted answers
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Firstbeat Energy Expenditure Algorithm
I am looking for an implementation (or a document that describes the actual algorithm) for the energy expenditure/VO2/EPOC calculation from the heart rate variability.
A few white papers about
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Losing Lean Muscle Mass (Detraining)
I have never fully understood how this exactly works. These questions pertain to the long term effects of strength training only.
Basic Physiology of Hypertrophy (what is understood)
During muscle ...
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Is low intensity cardio the only way to induce an increase in stroke volume?
For the guys versed in endurance training, it is now clear that low intensity steady state cardio brings one key adaptation that HIIT is not able to : an increase in the heart stroke volume (also ...
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How many weightlifting styles are there?
Some weeks ago, my coach was explaining the starting positions, he pointed out the two different starting positions, he called them the
East European and Chinese
styles.
I was trying to pay ...
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Is lactate threshold different for different activities and/or muscle groups?
Is the adaption resulting from lactate threshold training mainly in the trained muscles, in the cardiovascular system, or both?
If I improve my lactate threshold through one kind of training, ...
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Weekly distance buildup for 100k ultra
I'm going to run a 100k next July. I'm trying to plan my weekly mileage, and I'm wondering what periodisation I should do.
I'm currently thinking of going for a monthly basis. Increase in week 1 &...
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How do you (gently) strengthen the tops of the feet for poses like Urdhva Mukha Svanasana?
I've been doing yoga for several years now, and I still can't really tolerate the pressure or pain that comes with going to the tops of the feet in this pose, such that I stay on my toes instead.
For ...
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What type of shoes are comfortable as well as don't break as easily for breakdance?
When I do flares or footwork with a new shoe it only takes a couple of practices for it to start getting torn in these locations.
What are some shoe types that are built for breakdance? Shoes that I ...
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Can repeated hyperventilation change the setpoint for oxygen sensitivity?
In recent years, breath-hold diving as a competitive sport has developed tremendously. I'm interested in generally understanding the consequences of training for maximum breath hold times on a person'...
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How to train with no offseason
I was looking at various training plans on the net, as I'm working up a routine for coaching a new team sparring group for our martial arts "circuit", and one thing struck me. All of the plans that I ...
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1answer
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How to execute heavy glute bridges and hip thrusts with resistance bands?
I am trying to figure out how can I do heavy glute bridges with resistance bands safely. The reason I use resistance bands is it is portable and fit my current lifestyle. My current glute bridge is ...
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1answer
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Can I increase flexibility by strengthening muscles?
I do not believe in static stretching.
In one of Pavels books he mentions that while most people can not perform a full split, they can still bend one leg 90 degrees sideways.
In another question: ...
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unable to cross stretch and touch the arms from behind the back
I have a query regarding arm flexibility. Please refer to the picture attached. As you can see the person is not able to cross stretch and touch the arms behind the back, how to fix this issue please ?...
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What is actually happening to my body during HIIT on a Spin Bike?
To be more precise I've been following a HIIT on a cycloergometer and I found out this.
Beginning:
BPM: 105~120
Pedaling Rate: 60 rpm
Now:
BPM: 90~105
Pedaling Rate: 60 rpm
Basically my heart ...
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4answers
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How do I improve my body composition?
Hey! So over the past year I lost a bunch of weight ( I was 69kg and now I am 54 ish). But I really want to build muscle especially around my glutes and my back! As you can see I have very little ...
