Where can I find an outdoor fitness course in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted on Jul 31, 2008 - 10 answers
Help me transform myself from someone who knows how to swim (albeit inefficiently) into a real swimmer who swims laps for exercise. [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 18 answers 
This is in regard to Curves Smart equipment, which is now available at some Curves for Women fitness facilities. Does anyone know what exactly the display depicts? Although I've seen pictures of it, which shows "Cardio", "Energy", "Range", and "Reps", I'd like to know what each one is indicating. Also, prior to the installation of the Smart upgrade, the hydraulic resistance was non-adjustable. The only way to get more resistance was to speed up. It appears that the hydraulics are still configured the same. If so, then is it safe to assume that the only way to increase intensity/resistance is to do more reps in the same 30-second time frame? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
posted on Jul 21, 2008 - 6 answers
Workout filter: where you, yes you, lucky intarwebs, get to judge my fitness + diet regimen (long, detailed) [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2008 - 17 answers
Give me a brainless workout plan that's as easy as HundredPushups.com for the next 6 weeks! [more inside]
posted on Jul 2, 2008 - 14 answers
What should I change about my current diet and exercise regimen to see some success in shedding fat? [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2008 - 15 answers
I'm interested in developing my own workouts. I know what to do, but how do I string it all together? [more inside]
posted on Jun 23, 2008 - 15 answers
Going on vacation to Germany and Italy for 2 weeks. Looking for ways to try to stay fit while traveling. We will be staying with friends in Germany and may have access to a Gym, but will be staying in a house in Italy with no gym access. Any ideas for this? Possibly equipment that I could take that would assist?
posted on Jun 22, 2008 - 8 answers
Anyone have experience with MBT footwear for toning legs/rear end? [more inside]
posted on Jun 7, 2008 - 8 answers
I want to work out, but I know nothing about fitness or exercise. Recommend me some of your favorite websites, books, magazines.. anything that would help out a fitness fledgling. [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2008 - 14 answers
Please help me stop the butt spread and weight gain related to my 12 hour/day telecommuting computer job before I am relegated to a muumuu. [more inside]
posted on May 3, 2008 - 36 answers
I'm a 35 yr old female, 5'6", 120lbs, in good general shape (walk loads, work out) who has never been able to achieve a single-push up. It's a key move to many of the workouts I want to do, but most strength-building programs assume that even the weakest can do at least one. What should I do? [more inside]
posted on Apr 27, 2008 - 32 answers
How effective is Shovelglove, and will it help me in what I'm trying to accomplish? [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2008 - 9 answers
What are some exercises I can do to build upper body strength and lose some weight/inches off my waistline? Difficulty: small room, next to no fitness equipment. [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 20 answers
When I jog, my heart rate goes to 195 beats per minute. Is that bad? [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2008 - 16 answers
Been to any good fitness bootcamps recently? [more inside]
posted on Feb 14, 2008 - 10 answers
What are some of your favorite and most creative exercises? I am looking for fun and effective things to mix up my routine. Stuff that will make the guy next to me say 'What the f*** is that?' Stuff like 'Wall Balls', 'Jumping Burpees', and 'Double-Unders'. Honestly I just like to mix it up to prevent boredom. I have already seen all the exercises on the CrossFit website. Extra points if it involves props like medicine balls and tires.
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 7 answers
Help me improve my pushups. I've been doing martial arts 5 nights a week (M-F) for 9 months now. We do anywhere from 30-150 pushups a night, but I'm incapable of keeping up with the rest of the class and have not really improved much since I started. [more inside]
posted on Jan 18, 2008 - 21 answers
Is there any exercise/fitness benefit to car-dancing? [more inside]
posted on Jan 10, 2008 - 11 answers
How often and how hard do I need to work out in order to maintain the level of aerobic fitness I have right now? [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2008 - 9 answers
How do I get the most out of my new gym membership? [more inside]
posted on Dec 23, 2007 - 10 answers
I've never set foot in a gym or done any kind of non-phys-ed exercise... so how do I take advantage of my school's free gym? [more inside]
posted on Dec 16, 2007 - 15 answers
How to do this push-up exercise from 5BX?
I am working through the 5BX exercise program and got up to Chart 3. Exercise 4 in this chart is a form of push-up that i find almost impossible to perform properly. More inside [more inside]
posted on Dec 16, 2007 - 3 answers
Is running 3+ miles 4 or more times a week hurting my muscle mass gains? I'm alternating jump rope in 1-2x a week with it for 30 minute sessions. [more inside]
posted on Nov 30, 2007 - 12 answers
I need software that will track my nutritional intake. It would track calories, carbs, protean, fats and keep them in a date base for reference. It should have a good sized date base of foods already in it and be able to have new ones added. This is for a pre-intel Mac preferably, or online if need by. Free or cheap would make me happy. [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2007 - 18 answers
How do you make a home-based workout work for you? [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2007 - 20 answers
[Exercise Filter]: What's your exercise routine? Should I change mine? [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2007 - 11 answers
I just had a doctor tell me I'm too heavy to run the Couch to 5k program. Is this really true? [more inside]
posted on Sep 18, 2007 - 62 answers
should you really replace your running shoes every 6 months? [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2007 - 27 answers
Please help me determine the cause of my recent weight gain. [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2007 - 9 answers
Help me design a good home push-pull workout with minimal equipment. Goals: Mass and definition [more inside]
posted on Aug 8, 2007 - 8 answers
Sometimes when I exercise I feel full of energy. Other days, I feel weak and a little nauseous. This happens even when I get a good amount of sleep every night (7-8 hrs), and even when I've eated a good breakfast (say, oatmeal or cereal) an hour before exercising. What factors affect energy, especially during exercise? What does it take to get that bubbling, bursting, "I can conquer the world" energy every day?
posted on Jul 22, 2007 - 18 answers
Having recently moved to a small flat with little outside space, my free-standing kick-boxing bag is of no use. Even if I had room to hurl myself at it, I'd annoy the neighbours.
What sort of equipment can I use to practice Thai boxing and grappling at home? [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2007 - 8 answers
Can I rebuild my lung capacity? And how? In the past two years, I have gone from being a high-level aerobic athlete - one to three hours daily of bike riding or running - to doing almost nothing. The reason? Respiratory problems. It started with asthma, went on to sinus infections, then two cases of pneumonia. I've had two sinus surgeries in the past six months. The good news is I am feeling better. The bad news is that my wind is shot... [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2007 - 10 answers
While I'm still super enthusiastic about exercise, both my motivation and fitness level have plateaued. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted on May 29, 2007 - 9 answers
Is there data about moderate weight loss for the relatively thin? For example, we all know that yo-yo dieting is bad, etc., etc. But is there any data about whether it's bad for a not-overweight person to gain five pounds every winter and then lose it every spring? It seems like all the healthy eating and weight loss stuff I read is based on studies of fat people.
posted on Apr 23, 2007 - 7 answers
To get over my problem with exercise boring me senseless, I'd like to combine a really comfortable (as in comfy seat with back support) way of pedalling to keep fit at home, with using a laptop computer to access the web, How can I best do this? Has anyone else tried this and did it work? [more inside]
posted on Apr 13, 2007 - 10 answers
Where can I find a fitness center where I can jog/bike/elliptical while browsing the internet? I live in Clifton (Centreville, Northern Virginia), I can drive as necessary. I don't want to bring bulky equipment into the house unless it's really the only option. Convenience (driving distance, hours of operation, not having to fight over equipment) is more of a factor then price.
posted on Apr 8, 2007 - 8 answers
On AskMe's advice I bought a set of adjustable dumbbells and a bench. Now I need the hive mind's help to design a workout plan. [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2007 - 9 answers
I prefer to do my fairly intense 20 min. workout first thing in the morning before I eat...else I never get it done. If I eat, then I have to wait before working out, then I get distracted, start drinking caffeine, etc. Working out in the evening doesn't really work. I work evenings and my family and I have dinner together before I leave for work. Before dinner, I'm busy doing activities with my children (my wife and I homeschool). My question is this: Is it OK to workout (lift weights, run sprints) before I eat? If I must eat first, how long must I wait before working out? How soon after taking caffeine can I workout?
posted on Mar 15, 2007 - 29 answers
Can anyone offer advice for going back to the gym after a back injury and six months of downtime? [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2007 - 15 answers
I want a quirky way to log my exercise progress. I like the concept of walking to Rivendell, but I'm not a big Lord of the Rings fan. [more inside]
posted on Feb 15, 2007 - 9 answers
Help me choose between two similarly priced home elliptical machines (1, 2). [more inside]
posted on Feb 2, 2007 - 7 answers
The more I work out, the more I realize that nutrition has a huge impact on my energy. When is the best time to eat various foods during the day so I have the most energy when I get to the gym at 5:30 p.m.? And how can I meet my nutritional needs, given that I'm a vegetarian who likes less-processed foods but doesn't have a lot of time for cooking (and can't handle eating beans every day)? I feel like I need a lot more protein all of a sudden. [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2007 - 25 answers
what is the potential of practicing martial arts as form of exercise...and what style? [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2006 - 17 answers
I just bought a Garmin Forerunner 205. I love it, it's neat, wow, awesome. But I use an Apple and the software isn't compatible. Can someone walk me through how I can get my PowerBook to recognize the unit (and download the data) when I plug it in via USB and if there are any programs I can use that are similar to the "Training Center" software included?
posted on Dec 22, 2006 - 7 answers
How do I go from newly skinny to kinda buff? [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2006 - 17 answers
Can anyone here recommend a good book(s) or websites about weight training. There's [more inside]
posted on Dec 2, 2006 - 8 answers
I'm finishing up the Couch-to-5K Plan. What's the best way to keep building my speed and endurance on a treadmill? [more inside]
posted on Nov 30, 2006 - 7 answers
I'm a 25 yr old man. Why do I have a belly? How to get rid? [more inside]
posted on Nov 3, 2006 - 27 answers
Russian kettlebell training: great exercise for shedding fat and building muscle, or another fitness fad? [more inside]
posted on Sep 8, 2006 - 7 answers
NYC Filter: Gym recommendations? [more inside]
posted on Sep 7, 2006 - 11 answers
When is it safe to put a baby in a jogging stroller? [more inside]
posted on Sep 1, 2006 - 5 answers
How do I make myself LOVE (that's right, all capitals) exercise? [more inside]
posted on Aug 14, 2006 - 26 answers
Is there anything like the AIDS Marathon training starting in Washington DC after Sept. 11? [more inside]
posted on Jul 29, 2006 - 2 answers
I would like to know what some of these Marine Corps calisthenic exercises are. [more inside]
posted on Jul 14, 2006 - 3 answers
What are some exercises that you can do without breaking a sweat while using a computer, studying, or watching television? [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2006 - 14 answers
Fitnessfilter: I keep putting on (muscle) weight while exercising. I want to stop this. [more inside]
posted on May 24, 2006 - 26 answers
Ever since college I have been working to lose a fairly significant amount of weight (> 75 lbs). I'm looking for suggestions as to how I can make *this* time be the *last* time I ever have to try. [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2006 - 27 answers
I want to expand my in-home workout routine. [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2006 - 14 answers
Help me find an aerobics DVD? [more inside]
posted on Feb 16, 2006 - 5 answers
What qualifications should I look for in a personal trainer? What do the ACE certifications actually mean? I'd like to hire a trainer for a few sessions, but I really don't want to hurt myself or hire a nut. Please help me sort through the options! [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2006 - 4 answers
I am looking for an extra long exercise DVD. I need one that is at least 1 hour long, but preferably closer to 2 hours. [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2006 - 7 answers
ExerciseFilter: I'm not a gym going guy and I'm not "out of shape", but I'm looking to clean up a little bit... [more inside]
posted on Jan 25, 2006 - 14 answers
What is wrong with my arm? [more inside]
posted on Jan 13, 2006 - 21 answers
So, one five hour surgery later, I can finally breathe properly out of my nose after 25 years of growing up, exercising, and playing sports taking breath mostly through my mouth. I want to learn to use this new function properly. [more inside]
posted on Dec 13, 2005 - 16 answers
NYCYogaFilter: Any NYers who attend yoga classes? Do you have a school or teacher to recommend? [more inside]
posted on Nov 25, 2005 - 5 answers
Exercising at home, in a small apartment? Suggestions/tips? [more inside]
posted on Nov 22, 2005 - 25 answers
Piggyback filter: I need help with two things. First, getting healthy, tasty food on the table for two people in under half hour. Second, finding a personal trainer. [more inside]
posted on Nov 2, 2005 - 25 answers
Is there a (silent) exercise machine that an office or cubical worker can use to exercise their legs while working at the computer. Not like a thighmaster, or rubber bands, but something more like a step-stair or cycle or similar system under the desk. [more inside]
posted on Sep 20, 2005 - 13 answers
What's the best calorie-burning swim workout? Is the best muscle-building workout the same or different? [more inside]
posted on Aug 9, 2005 - 13 answers
I usually try to do aerobic exercise for 1.5 hours a day. Is it more beneficial to do 3 30-minute workouts or 2 45-minute workouts?
posted on Jul 28, 2005 - 7 answers
I'm looking for a small and durable workout journal. [more inside]
posted on Jul 21, 2005 - 7 answers
Yes, another physical fitness question. I, like some others in the green of late, need to find my fitter self. I am going to turn 35 on Sunday, have two beautiful and energetic young daughters, and so…my lack of fitness is bumming me out, man. [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2005 - 15 answers
BasicPhysicsFilter: Everything else being equal, how much would my vertical leap improve if I lost 10% of my weight without losing any muscle?
posted on Mar 17, 2005 - 11 answers
I'm considering taking a weight loss supplement (something like TrimSpa or Ripped Fuel), and was wondering if anyone had personal recommendations or knew of an independent site that reviewed supplements for effectiveness and safety/side-effects. Now that Ephedra has been banned, I'm operating under the assumption that these supplements are more or less safe, is that correct? What are the differences between the different brands? Any ingredients that I should look for or avoid? [my google-fu has failed miserably, what with all of the sites trying to sell this stuff]
posted on Feb 22, 2005 - 9 answers
What should a healthy and fit human body be able to do? [+]
posted on Dec 16, 2004 - 42 answers
I'm considering starting an activity that's really out of my normal stratosphere, and have thought about maybe trying karate or another martial art. I'm a skinny 27-year-old guy who is not very flexible or physically strong. Is this a really bad idea? And if not, can anyone recommend what kind of martial art I should try? If you can recommend specific places in NYC (Manhattan), it would be even better.
posted on Sep 1, 2004 - 11 answers
A fitness question re: gaining muscle mass. [more inside]
posted on May 18, 2004 - 17 answers
How do you accurately limit calories when exercising a whole lot? [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2004 - 10 answers
I'm interested in finding good, scientific, non-biased information on weight lifting. Almost everything I seem to find online and in print is either unsupported or linked somehow to supplement manufacturers. Where can I find real deal?
posted on Apr 20, 2004 - 11 answers
Fitness advice: I'm on a long term weight loss program (~2lbs/week.) 32lbs into it, I'm starting to think that I'd better do more than Dance Dance Revolution if I don't want to become one of those skin-saggy people from Ripley's Believe It Or Not. I'm considering either Tae Bo or Pilates for at-home exercise, and would like testimonials or suggestions for other programs.
posted on Apr 12, 2004 - 22 answers
Need recommendations for home exercise equipment (male, mid-20s). My requirements are (1) cost, (2) compactness, and (3) targeted toward a cardio workout with the ultimate goal of losing weight. I saw this on TV last night, and while it's marketed to a thighs-and-butts demographic, the size, concept, and price range is kind of what I'm looking for. Anyhow, I'd appreciate hearing any advice from happy or unhappy consumers of these types of products.
posted on Apr 2, 2004 - 11 answers
Oddball question about diet/exercise and weightloss.
(More inside, obviously)
posted on Mar 30, 2004 - 12 answers
Physical Exertion. I work from home and drink Guinness and so am getting heavier than I'd like to be, so i want to do some exercise. I'm not fat, but will become so. I also have trouble getting to sleep; my doctor says it's because I don't physically exert myself enough to become sleepy.
Can anyone suggest some good exercise? My difficulty is, I have no interest at all in competitive sports (no killer instinct) nor body building to look like Arnie. I have mild asthma and used to smoke; I also have mild Multiple Sclerosis. Is Yoga exertion enough, or is it more meditative? Is there a martial art that would suit me?
posted on Mar 17, 2004 - 34 answers
I have bad back problems and want to exercise in such a way that my back will not get stressed. Situps can lead to steroid shots in the back so you can see I'm rather limited. Also, I have no ACL in one knee so high impact is out. While we are at it, solo activities (like swimming) are mind numbingly boring so they are out too. What are some things I can do to hold off the gut?
posted on Jan 6, 2004 - 16 answers
I would like to start taking classes in some kind of martial art. I'm interested in something that will help me get in shape and also provide a little self defense. What flavor should I pursue?
posted on Dec 18, 2003 - 14 answers
