I need help figuring out how to achieve the following goals without the use of a gym: 1) Getting a six pack. 2) Getting bigger shoulders (they don't need to be that much bigger, just enough so they show when my arms are at my sides. I'm pretty close already.) [more inside]
posted by Pseudology on Aug 26, 2009 - 16 answers

Is it dangerous and/or damaging to my car to drive with a malfunctioning ABS module? [more inside]
posted by Dilemma on Jul 30, 2009 - 18 answers

How do I tell whether a 2000 Toyota Celica GTS has ABS brakes or not? I'm buying used, and the owner isn't sure.
posted by ssnickerer on May 10, 2009 - 16 answers

RaceCarFilter: I'm speccing out my rally car. What do I do about brakes? [more inside]
posted by Netzapper on Sep 12, 2008 - 2 answers

Abs Diet vs. Hacker's Diet: what's the truth? I'm having a hard time figuring out how to lose weight because both claim to be "common sense" approaches (and they make sense upon reading), but they contradict greatly on large aspects. Also, a question about protein powders... [more inside]
posted by Zeker on Aug 4, 2008 - 36 answers

I'm an ignorant person when it comes to cars, so this is a pretty dumb question. I own a 2007 PT Cruiser which has no anti-lock brakes. It skids like crazy, and got me into a minor accident. Is there any way I can get add anti-lock breaks to it? [more inside]
posted by mccarty.tim on Jun 13, 2008 - 22 answers

HealthFilter: Why do I wake up with a dull ache in my abdomen (diaphragm area)? [more inside]
posted by cadge on Aug 12, 2007 - 13 answers

When I work my abs a lot, I get little mini shaky spasms, similar to what your muscles do after lifting, except they last for a while, say 24 hours, give or take, as opposed to up to two hours or so after weightlifting. Does this happen to you too? Is it common? [more inside]
posted by dame on Jun 15, 2007 - 5 answers

What is happening to me when I try to do situps? [more inside]
posted by zadcat on Jun 14, 2007 - 9 answers

You're parked at the lights with your foot on the brake pedal. Someone rear-ends you. Does the ABS trigger? [more inside]
posted by twine42 on Aug 21, 2006 - 9 answers

Simple, structured abs workout - got one? [more inside]
posted by Miko on Apr 7, 2006 - 16 answers

How can I make my stomach look nice without sit-ups? (MI) [more inside]
posted by crazy finger on Sep 8, 2004 - 19 answers

I want abs. I'm 5'8", 134lbs. I've never worked out and don't have time for a gym. Basically I'm looking for a good routine that I can do in, say, 15min a morning that will strengthen my abs and, if possible, give some visible definition. Right now I have a small belly. I've heard mixed things about crunches. Anyone have a good routine that meets my needs? I'd like to see results in a month or two.
posted by Grod on Aug 3, 2004 - 19 answers

I want to tone my abs. [MI] [more inside]
posted by Yelling At Nothing on May 14, 2004 - 8 answers

Is anyone familiar with old USGS Digital Data Formats? [more inside]
posted by alan on Apr 19, 2004 - 8 answers

Vanity is fun! Ok I want a six-pack like those sexy beasts in magazines. I did a lot of research hoping that I'd find a wealth of information. Unfortunately the most I can find on usenet and Prescription Exercise is geared toward building strength, not that cut look. Most other information I found says all the situps can't help you if your body fat is not 5-6% (apparently that's really low, ahd how to measure body fat). So lacking any other clear sources, anyone here have experience with abs? Do they just magically appear at 5-6% body fat? If you work them out is that when the appear? [more inside]
posted by geoff. on Mar 18, 2004 - 19 answers