Hey, runners (and anyone else): can you help my achy breaky hip flexor? [more inside]
posted by Rudy Gerner on Nov 30, 2009 - 6 answers

Will a kettlebell regimen take me from 'skinny fat' to relatively in shape? [more inside]
posted by piedmont on Nov 28, 2009 - 10 answers

Help me figure out unique ways to get some activity during a work day to keep me healthy and occupied as I quit smoking [more inside]
posted by phrakture on Nov 23, 2009 - 12 answers

Looking for good video blogs to watch while riding my exercise bike ... especially any indie game review video blogs! [more inside]
posted by Admira on Nov 22, 2009 - 6 answers

For a few months, I have a total of 30 minutes at the gym in the morning (not counting shower) at three times a week. (It's a long story.) I know this is not much at all. I am a 25 lbs overweight guy and would like to get a bit leaner. I don't expect quick results. I have asthma but control it with inhaler so I can "trot" a bit on the treadmill so far. I can't (yet) flat out run for long periods without asthma/poor shape affecting me. I am very familiar with the gym and various weightlifting exercises. I am not sure how to make the best of my time, though. At all. Within a month I would like to bump it up to 45/1hr in the gym and 4 times a week. (and then later, 5 days a week.) But for now, do you have any solid advice that works for you? [more inside]
posted by snap_dragon on Nov 22, 2009 - 19 answers

Yesterday I started having sudden sharp pain and stiffness in my left knee, above and around the kneecap. I suspect I injured it doing squats and lunges (with bad form) the night before. Could it get better on its own, if I rest for a few days? Or should I see a doctor (and what kind)? [more inside]
posted by the littlest brussels sprout on Nov 20, 2009 - 17 answers

Getting My Life On Track: Health and Fitness Edition! Can you recommend a weight loss (diet and exercise) plan for a 5'5" 175lbs female? [more inside]
posted by julie_of_the_jungle on Nov 12, 2009 - 26 answers

Weightlifting/strength training filter: what exercises do you recommend to strengthen/build up the trapezius muscle? [more inside]
posted by dfriedman on Oct 30, 2009 - 14 answers

What sort of training should I do over the winter in preparation for some intense day hiking? [more inside]
posted by youcancallmeal on Oct 27, 2009 - 22 answers

Can you tell me about your experiences with pilates or yoga in regards to lower back pain? DVD or CD recommendations especially helpful. [more inside]
posted by rosethorn on Oct 26, 2009 - 18 answers

Knee surgeries, spinal injuries and systemic arthritis. No heath insurance. This has stopped me from moving around very much. Now I'm Rubenesque. There's been a ton of advice on exercise, but none of it seems to be aimed towards the movement impaired. Yoga has been helpful for regaining some mobility, but isn't helping with weight loss. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 19, 2009 - 20 answers

I am a 35 year old female who has all of a sudden developed a potbelly. What to do? I have no experience with dieting and little with exercise. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 19, 2009 - 26 answers

Why do I want to eat candy so badly? [more inside]
posted by orville sash on Oct 13, 2009 - 21 answers

Portland exercise question: where are the good places to do stairs/stair work in the Rose City? What am I getting myself into? [more inside]
posted by TomSophieIvy on Oct 7, 2009 - 5 answers

Where can I work out during a week in Barcelona? [more inside]
posted by yellowcandy on Oct 6, 2009 - 3 answers

Questions about glycogen stores, hypoglycemia, carbs (specific situation inside) [more inside]
posted by Chrysalis on Sep 27, 2009 - 7 answers

I want to take up running. Thinking about training for a 5K as a goal to keep me motivated. Advice, alternate suggestions, tips? [more inside]
posted by mazienh on Sep 27, 2009 - 19 answers

What is the proper etiquette for the showers/ hot tub at the YMCA? I have been using my local YMCA for a few months now, and have so far not used the showers or the hot tub.... but I would love to do so. My question is this - what's the dress code? naked for the shower? naked in the hut tub? bathing suit? I have no idea. I don't mind being naked around other men, I just don't want to be the naked man who's doing it wrong. I know, it's a silly question. but still.
posted by bradth27 on Sep 25, 2009 - 9 answers

What are some exercises I can do that *won't* strengthen my calves? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 23, 2009 - 14 answers

What do you eat/drink (in addition to water) after a workout to help you recover more quickly? I keep reading suggestions that chocolate milk is the perfect recovery beverage, but I'm lactose intolerant and the idea of drinking straight milk makes my blood run cold. [more inside]
posted by corey flood on Sep 20, 2009 - 16 answers

I’m looking for some more simple cardio exercises, like burpees and stepping, that will raise my heart rate but can be done in a small space, with minimal impact on my knees. [more inside]
posted by t0astie on Sep 18, 2009 - 13 answers

Tips, advice, recommendations, insight, cautions, suggestions and matters unforeseen concerning the addition of yoga to my fitness regimen. [more inside]
posted by EatTheWeak on Sep 17, 2009 - 17 answers

Looking for the best websites to track my diet / exercise / weight.
posted by Aya on Sep 16, 2009 - 24 answers

Joined a gym a few months ago. We often jog 400m as a warm-up. I say "we" but in actual fact I can't do it. About halfway through I lose all ability to breathe properly - I think I may be taking very shallow breaths, but it's hard for me to tell exactly what happens. I feel like I can't get enough air, there's a lot of breathy noises, and I get hot as blazes. [more inside]
posted by Jaie on Sep 14, 2009 - 16 answers

Inspired by this askme thread and particularly this response recommending Fitdeck, what sort of exercises can I put into a random queue to get back into shape? Background: [more inside]
posted by waxboy on Sep 13, 2009 - 9 answers

In high school, you (a dude) were an athlete, and in great shape. Then came college, and then graduate school, and then all of the busyness of career, marriage and two small children. Four years ago, you had a brief flare-up of athleticism (ran a 10k, two half-marathons, and a very slow full marathon). Now, things are worse then ever. You are heaver than you've ever been, have no energy, and are not looking so great. You know you need to work out, and watch what you eat, that this needs to be a way of life, no more excuses, there are no shortcuts, and all that. You also just found yourself in posession of a $100 gift card to Amazon.com. How do you spend it? [more inside]
posted by 4ster on Sep 13, 2009 - 37 answers

How many calories will I burn playing a round of golf? Brief details are: I'm a 43 year old proportionately built man walking round a hilly Scottish golf course that measures 6500 yards. I carry my bag the whole way and it weighs 20lbs. [more inside]
posted by cameronfromedinburgh on Sep 11, 2009 - 7 answers

StretchingFilter: what am I doing wrong? I don't feel any "pull" from these stretches, or they happen in the wrong places or feel like real pain. [more inside]
posted by d. z. wang on Sep 10, 2009 - 11 answers

exercisefilter: What is the best way to aerobically tax my heart so I can get the benefit they talk about to try and alleviate anxiety/depression - but! - burn the LEAST calories? [more inside]
posted by bitterkitten on Sep 10, 2009 - 12 answers

How to avoid gaining weight when you become a couple? [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Sep 8, 2009 - 17 answers

I want to exercise while watching TV. Help me pick out an exercise bike. [more inside]
posted by mittenbex on Sep 6, 2009 - 11 answers

Are there other graduated exercise programs like the Couch to 5K? I hate running, but I like the specificity, and the feeling of "leveling up" it gives me. [more inside]
posted by hishtafel on Sep 5, 2009 - 12 answers

How can I successfully incorporate weight lifting into my current fitness routine? [more inside]
posted by reticulatedspline on Sep 3, 2009 - 35 answers

I have recently started riding my bike 10 miles a day and lifting free weights 4 days a week. I need some healthy, lowish carb, high protein snacks AND savory vegetable snacks to stave off my crazy sugar cravings. [more inside]
posted by Hwaet on Sep 2, 2009 - 21 answers

Lost about 70lb recently but my body fat figure remains stubbornly high. Read on for more info... [more inside]
posted by deeper red on Sep 1, 2009 - 16 answers

I've been doing regular push-up sets three days each week, and am pleased with the results. How do I maintain my current state of arm-shape, without getting still bulkier or losing any of it? Do I simply keep doing the number of reps/days that I have been doing to this point? Or is there an always-increasing threshold I need to aim for?
posted by everichon on Aug 24, 2009 - 11 answers

You know that loose-limbed, joints-fully-lubricated feeling you get after a massage or a jacuzzi? I want that feeling all the time. What's your secret? [more inside]
posted by Cool Papa Bell on Aug 20, 2009 - 19 answers

Need a budget priced new / used bike for grocery shopping and a bike bag to carry them in - tell me what I need and what brands I should look for. [more inside]
posted by l33tpolicywonk on Aug 16, 2009 - 12 answers

Doing Couch to 5k 3 days a week...what should I do the other 4? [more inside]
posted by Biblio on Aug 6, 2009 - 13 answers

So now that my local community swimming pool has been taken over by a corporation swimming rather sucks and I'm left trying to figure out if I can replace it with a different type of exercise while still getting the same benefits. Swimming helps with my back and shoulder problems as well as increasing my cardiovascular fitness but there must be other ways to do this without joining a gym, right? [more inside]
posted by shelleycat on Aug 5, 2009 - 12 answers

Over the last 4 weeks, I've changed both my eating habits and my exercise habits pretty drastically. Yet I'm still at the exact same weight and body fat percentage. Why? [more inside]
posted by egeanin on Aug 4, 2009 - 57 answers

How can I stay physically fit while traveling through Europe? [more inside]
posted by sureshot on Aug 3, 2009 - 15 answers

The kids wanted to take skateboarding lessons and swimming lessons and use the climbing wall at the YMCA, so we got a family plan...now what can *I* do with it? [more inside]
posted by AzraelBrown on Jul 29, 2009 - 17 answers

Adding Pilates or other stretching to a weight training routine - how? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks on Jul 27, 2009 - 13 answers

Equipment for doing serious (weighted) back extensions at home? [more inside]
posted by madmethods on Jul 26, 2009 - 13 answers

I need a workout system for a BIG man. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 24, 2009 - 11 answers

I need a body spray recommendation for a middle age guy. Can anyone recommend anything that won't make me smell like an over-cologned teenager hoping to be the next star of an AXE commercial? [more inside]
posted by teg4rvn on Jul 24, 2009 - 26 answers

What do I need to do to learn to sit unaided in a cross-legged position? [more inside]
posted by mooders on Jul 21, 2009 - 8 answers

2/3 of the way to my target weight, thanks to cardio exercise and eating better. Start building muscle mass (via weight training) now, or wait until I hit my target weight? [more inside]
posted by Rykey on Jul 21, 2009 - 17 answers

Is there a gym at JFK Airport? [more inside]
posted by Danila on Jul 10, 2009 - 5 answers