Most Popular
1500 questions
6
votes
2 answers
How to figure out how long to rest in-between workouts?
I'm trying to figure out how to program rest days into my workouts so as to avoid injury. In this video, Dr Stu Mcgill explain, how even if we are working with safe tolerable loads, well under our maximum capacity, if we do it too often, then it can…
tryst with freedom
- 1,455
- 5
- 16
6
votes
4 answers
How to lose weight if I have lower vertebrae problems?
According to my doctor I am having lower back disc problems. I feel pain there almost all the times when I stand or bend my body backward.
Now, I am gaining fat and don't know how I can lose it as I can't do heavy exercises. What is an effective way…
Pawan Nogariya
- 231
- 2
- 4
- 9
6
votes
2 answers
Yoga for obese male
Is there a type of yoga that would be do able for an obese male with the limitations of obesity and gender (if there are) considered?
YUASK
- 377
- 2
- 5
6
votes
1 answer
Why does growing more muscle push out veins to surface?
I have learned that gaining muscle make veins more visible not because they increase vein size but because they push out veins more. But, why? Why does gaining muscles push out the veins more?
tryst with freedom
- 1,455
- 5
- 16
6
votes
1 answer
What are the different types of deadlifts?
What are the different types of deadlifts and what muscles do each work?
I’m using a program and it calls for a deadlift on one day with a Romanian deadlift on another. But following the conventional deadlift is a front squat. The muscle groups feel…
Piper
- 556
- 2
- 10
6
votes
1 answer
How often does one need to strength train to maintain strength?
This question on how often should someone run to maintain ability got me thinking how often one would need to strength train to maintain their current level of strength. The answer to this post about alternating emphasis would make me think that 2x…
meatsuo
- 85
- 4
6
votes
2 answers
Suggestions on Postpartum exercises
I know that everyone is different and you should be getting cleared by your MD, but once they do clear you, what are some good exercises to do to help your body recover? Specifically to help with strengthening your abdominal muscles and…
Ilianna
- 205
- 1
- 6
6
votes
3 answers
Do fit or muscular people age better?
Does being fit or muscular help to stay in better shape as people age? I have to ask as intuition would say yes but there don't seem to be serious studies on the subject. Also, some athletes are said to end up with a bit of wear and tear early in…
James P.
- 201
- 1
- 3
6
votes
1 answer
What book(s) for beginning routines at PF for 50-year old with 10 years off with strength as a first goal?
Problem: I have not had an exercise routine in 10 years. I now want to build strength again and look good, and improve my cardiovascular health (stop being winded so easily).
I just joined Planet Fitness because it's cheap even if I only decide to…
Ungar Linski
- 163
- 5
6
votes
2 answers
How to properly breathe during push ups
I've heard that for push ups you should "inhale as you lower to the floor, and exhale when you press yourself up"
Does this apply for every single rep you do, or just every couple reps. I always end up holding my breath while doing push ups for 10…
Harry Iguana
- 357
- 1
- 7
6
votes
1 answer
Does taking painkillers reduce muscle gain?
When I have muscle soreness after training, I generally take a light OTC painkiller/anti-inflammatory. To me, it just makes sense to not be in pain if you don't have to be. I have had friends tell me that it's counter-productive, that if the body…
Sean Duggan
- 9,129
- 1
- 27
- 52
6
votes
3 answers
Should the McGill "Big 3" be challenging?
I've recently added the McGill "Big 3" into my warmup. I do each of the three movements (curl up, bird-dog, side-plank) for 10 reps each for a 10 second hold. These, so far, are not difficult for me to do.
My question is, if the "Big 3" aren't…
C. Lange
- 4,588
- 3
- 11
- 51
6
votes
1 answer
Is there any truth in the fat converting to muscle belief?
I know that fat does not directly convert to muscle, but obese people are able to gain muscle and lose fat in caloric deficits.
This doesn't necessarily mean that fat is being converted to muscle, but doesn't it mean the body is using up the fat,…
Eric Warburton
- 2,432
- 7
- 26
6
votes
1 answer
How "efficient" can someone be at doing cardio?
It's a common belief that doing cardio for weightloss loses its efficacy over time because that person becomes "efficient" at doing the cardio. As in, the cardio you do burns less over time so you have to do more cardio to make up the deficit. This…
DeeV
- 8,419
- 1
- 17
- 28
6
votes
1 answer
Is the Zercher hold bad for your elbows?
I'm a fan of the Zercher squat and have started learning Zercher variations of other movements.
I've heard some negative comments on the Zercher variations by well-known trainers, mostly based on the hold being bad for your elbows. These have just…
Alexander Gruber
- 367
- 2
- 12