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Is using compression clothing during a work out a good or bad idea?
I recently saw a question here about using compression clothing while exercising. I do not have any compression clothing. But if it they are a valid exercise tool to enhance a workout I would like to know so I can consider buying one or not. And…
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How to Get Bigger And Stronger with no gym or weights
How can one get bigger at home without weights such as bench press, dumbbells or anything else. I don't have any weight equiment at home but I workout everyday such as push-ups, sit-ups and dips but dont see any results. I don't know what the…
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When are electrolyte/sports drinks necessary?
I drink a lot of water through a normal day, even when passive - about 7-9 liters. On days when I work out, I likely drink about 1-3 extra liters. Is there a rule of thumb for taking in extra electrolytes after drinking a certain amount of…
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How can I increase my pull-ups reps?
Do I do as many as possible to failure?
Or do I stick to a weekly plan or multiple sets with low reps?
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What is the correct posture to support my weight with my arms while biking?
When biking I find it natural to maintain my posture by keeping my arms straight and loading my weight on the handles. This has worked okay for me, until I need to get a hand off the handles to (e.g.) signal a change in direction. I find I have to…
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What are the best ways to deal with headphone cords while exercising?
I'm looking to buy a new set of headphones; I don't care much about audio quality, so I use the same pair of headphones for running and normal use, and prefer the kind of earbuds that slip over the ear (even for normal use).
In considering which…
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Protein: Mixing with hot liquids
Is it safe to mix protein powders with hot liquids like coffee? I did this once a while back and it turned into a rubbery blob that sat on top of the coffee. I tried to look it up but there wasn't much available (at the time anyway, 2007). What I…
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Effect on abs: leg raises vs crunches
What is the difference for my abs between raising my legs, and raising my body?
I've heard that the whole lower abs/upper abs training is BS. It's like trying to train the lower or upper biceps.
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You're as big and strong as you want: how to just maintain?
Let's say you've been lifting heavy ass weights, consistently eating well for a while, and you've accomplished the physique you wanted when you started doing exercise. You're pretty big, but you don't want to get any bigger, and of course not…
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What are the best ways for a beginner to ease into running?
I have never been able to run even a quarter of a mile straight. Even now, I have to stop and catch my breath. I'd like to take up running. What are the best ways to ease into it?
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If my lower back feels tired after squats, am I doing something wrong?
When I squat, I tend to squat very deeply. Lately I've been noticing that my lower back feels a bit worn out afterwards. It doesn't hurt - I don't feel like I've injured my back, but it feels like it's getting more of a workout than perhaps I…
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Is 10,10,10 as good as 30?
My problem: For aerobic exercise, my target heart rate is 120. I aim to exercise at that level for say 30 minutes per day.
Now, if I "walk as hard as possible" I only get to about 100, 105.
Unfortunately I'm just too old, fat, and my knees are too…
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Finding a personal maximum heart rate
Heart rate zones, target heart rate, heart rate reserve, etc can be useful for a fitness program, however all depend on knowing your maximum heart rate.
I'd like to know what my maximum heart rate is, not some theoretical average like 220 - age. …
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What is behind the (apparently) recent kettlebell craze?
I've never heard of kettlebells until the last couple of years. It seems that they've kind of exploded recently, and a ton of people are extolling the virtues of these things. I've heard that they were popular in Eastern Europe for a long time,…
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How can I maintain my energy levels?
What are the best ways to maintain my energy levels throughout the day. I find that I am becoming very tired during the day and go to bed early but then wake up still tired.
In particular, things in my diet that I should include more of and things…
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