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Why do athletes often strive to achieve very low body fat levels?
Even lurking just a bit on fitness communities shows that people often talk about single digit body fat levels.
Why is this wanted?
Provided that one is not overweight, what benefits (except for looking better) can one obtain from losing fat alone…
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Is it some kind of illness not to long for training and be even nervous and afraid of the prospect of training?
I have heard that one guy told the other guy in the gym that he thinks a lot about gym and longs for it when he is outside gym in his everyday activities. He is thinking about what he will do and how nice it would be when he will be again in the…
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Is it good to do aerobic exercise after getting mild hypothermia?
I'm looking into the science of cold water swimming from the perspective of a triathlete.
Conventional advice states that after swimming in the cold our peripheral body temperature is low and we should try to prevent this cold blood from flowing…
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What's a normal amount/rate of water loss during exercise
I've recently thought to measure my weight before and after exercise sessions, and was surprised by the result. I assume that the loss over the session is almost exclusively water loss.
Are these sorts of numbers normal, and if not are they a…
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Why are natural bodybuilders so big?
I have noticed that a lot of natural bodybuilders (or at least people who claim to be natural) are insanely muscular for a natural athlete.
Jim Cordova for example is very big and it's hard to believe he's actually natural. I have been training for…
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Overhead press bar path
I've read different opinions about which is the proper bar path for the overhead press.
According to here (and most of the sources), the best bar path is perfectly vertical. If it is, I'd say the barbell must be under our chin, and approximately…
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Losing Stubborn Fat Whilst Building Muscle
I know this question has been asked dozens of times already, but I wanted a bit more specific of a response. I'm trying to lose fat and build muscle at the same time - I'm a beginner, so this should be feasible. I'm probably ~25% body fat right…
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Training by faking movements
This is a strange question and it's more theoretical than practical, but still I've been thinking about this a bit and it looks like an interesting topic to talk about.
Is it possible to train muscles by doing an exercise without any weight or…
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What is this calf gym machine called?
I would like to buy a calf machine like the one on the picture below. When they have adjustable weights and the shoulder pads, does anyone know what they are called then?
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Photos for observing Progress and changes
I am looking for procedures/experiences regarding using a camera to keep track of improvements/changes over time.
This can be fat/muscle, posture, general appearance. (Pilates, for example is supposed to make people look better without gaining…
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How to ensure you use the right technique when learning from a book?
I have recently moved to a foreign country and find myself with a lack of things to do. As such, I've decided to finally follow a weightlifting program; I choose Starting Strength. It has just five lifts (only one of which is very technical) and…
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What's a good exercise to help with Tennis or Golf Elbow?
I'm starting to have pain in the elbow, from lifting, and everything points to tennis or golf elbow. What are some good exercises to help with the pain and recovery?
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What is the right way to use this sit-up bench
What is the right way to use this curved inclined sit-up bench? Where do I keep my legs and should I lie all the way back?
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On 80/20 training, what exactly counts as the "tough 20%"?
I have read JohnP (and others) say this many times:
There are two big mistakes that most amateur runners make. They go too hard on their easy days, and not hard enough on their hard days. This usually means they don't get as much out of their…
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How do climbers prevent tricep tendinitis?
For the past year or so, I've been really into sport climbing. I climb 3-4 times a week, and it's been amazing for my grip strength and my pulling strength.
One thing that limits how often I can climb is the creeping sensation of tendinitis in the…
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