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Hyrox Training at the gym
I would like to start Hyrox training in my gym but they don't offer it. It is tricky to use the treadmill and then run to an exercise machine or weights section then run back. Does anyone have a hack ...
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Home made inBOdy Scales
This a message from Mina Emad
I'm a pharmacist from Egypt, and I'm seeking a technical consultation
due to increased awareness about the health downfalls of obesity a lot of our customers in the ...
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Is there any good way to objectively measure flexibility?
Back when I was in high school, every year we'd have a "fitness day" in PE class where you go through a bunch of different exercises and get scored on how well you can do on them. And there ...
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Garmin Performance Condition Metric and Running Efficiency (?)
I've noticed some interesting behaviour of Garmin's performance condition statistic and I am wondering of it sheds some light on my running efficiency at different paces. As I understand it, the ...
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How to reconcile bilateral deficit with the fact that in practice barbell is lighter than two dumbbells?
Bilateral deficit is qualitatively defined as the fact that the sum of the maximum load on two symmetrical limbs separately is higher than that of the maximum load on the two limbs at the same time.
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What is the reason for my difficulty with left-hand pull-ups, and what is the best way to train for them?
I am starting to train for one-arm pull-ups. I am right-handed, and all of my training has been with both hands. I am able to do pull-ups with my right hand but have difficulty, and it is almost ...
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Is this a good training routine in the gym for a kid?
I am a 15yr old kid who started training 4 months ago in October. I started training 4 times a week in the gym since then, and my goal is still to try to gain more muscle and improve my cardio. I ...
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Workout evaluation
In another tread, I asked if there are resources where your routines could be evaluated - I have been using a routine I cobbled together myself; I enjoy it, but not certain it is properly engaging and ...
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Is Heart Rate / SpO2 a good indicator of "tiredness" in running?
I've been trying find a way of quantifying tiredness, e.g. muscle fatigue or basically how tired my legs feel while running (and in the extreme case where I'm feeling tempted to stop and walk or rest)....
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Workout Evaluation Resources
Is there a service or way to have an exercise routine evaluated for effectiveness without engaging a long-term personal trainer? I have been using a routine I cobbled together myself; I enjoy it, but ...
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Biceps Plan - Fortnightly - Progressive Overload
I am fairly new to body building and need guidance for building my biceps using progressive overload for a 14 day plan.
To do daily bicep curls of 3 sets of 15 reps each. 2 Kg for 14 days, 4 Kg for ...
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Am I exercising if my legs are being moved by a powered mechanical device?
I sit at a desk for hours a day and this is not optional. I thought I'd get a little under desk bike or something to exercise a bit while I'm sitting and I purchased a under desk elliptical. I was ...
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How to buy running shoes online?
I can't go to a store to check my gait. How do I buy running shoes online that I won't need to return?
I run on pavement 5-10 miles a week.
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How to warm up and stretch for a short micro workout?
I've been trying to shorten my workouts, but warming up with cardio and cooling down with some stretches prevents me from fitting in workouts when I'm pressed for time.
Anyone know the recommended ...
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If you first start working out for the first time at a very late age, can you still build muscles?
I know that muscle growth peaks at around mid-30s & slows down after that. But how drastically does it slow down?
A person from my extended family exercises in my gym. He is in his mid-50s. He has ...
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