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You are not my doctor or physical therapist.
I am getting some minor surgery on my hand in a few weeks. (And I'll repeat the surgery on the other this coming year.) The surgeon stated it would be about 10 days before I could put my full weight on the hand to do things like push-ups (and probably, to get up from a seated position on the floor). [more inside]
posted by mccn
on Dec 3, 2009 -
8 answers
What's the simplest way to build muscle without becoming an exercise person? Please read my whiny, pigheaded conditions inside. [more inside]
posted by The Winsome Parker Lewis
on Dec 2, 2009 -
65 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
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
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
Looking for the best websites to track my diet / exercise / weight.
posted by Aya
on Sep 16, 2009 -
24 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
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
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
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
Burning calories while exercising: how important is how much effort you put into it? Does difficulty enter the equation, or is it all time and distance? [more inside]
posted by canadia
on Jul 3, 2009 -
10 answers
Is there any reason that barbells would be indispensable from a serious stength-training program? Or are dumbbells just fine? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks
on Jul 1, 2009 -
12 answers
Help me get back in shape! Specific recommendations for diet/exercise books or plans. [more inside]
posted by Dilemma
on Jun 13, 2009 -
14 answers
Weight Training Filter: Is it time to start weight training again? [more inside]
posted by elsietheeel
on May 29, 2009 -
16 answers
General advice in the area of finding my exercise/fitness niche? Good, structured DVDs or programs to try? [more inside]
posted by so_gracefully
on May 8, 2009 -
12 answers
I've heard that there is a way, a method, of WALKING, that is more efficient, and more productive, than others.
I love walking long distances; and am curious if I could find a better way.
Any ideas?
posted by ebesan
on Apr 30, 2009 -
24 answers
What's the benefit of multiple sets of one exercise at a time vs. one quick set of several exercises repeated? [more inside]
posted by smelvis
on Apr 20, 2009 -
6 answers
Discovering athletics late. Looking for a reliable source for health, diet, exercise advise and ENCOURAGEMENT. This is for a middle-aged male, me. Some ideas to get me up and moving. What athletics are available outside of a gym?
posted by ebesan
on Apr 7, 2009 -
12 answers
How do you know when you are at a healthy weight? [more inside]
posted by seppyk
on Apr 1, 2009 -
24 answers
What type of workout is best for cardio health? Is weight-lifting necessary as well as cardio work? [more inside]
posted by elder18
on Mar 28, 2009 -
12 answers
Please help me develop a one-legged workout. [more inside]
posted by EatTheWeak
on Mar 23, 2009 -
9 answers
I need a hat for exercising outside in the sun, in Texas. [more inside]
posted by txvtchick
on Feb 22, 2009 -
15 answers
My son wants to play water polo in his freshman year of high school this August but has never played. Does he have a chance of making a team. What kind of training is done to start this sport... swimming laps? treadmill..??
posted by Chele66
on Feb 11, 2009 -
11 answers
My feet often get cold at work, and I like the idea of under-the-desk pedals, but I think my desk is too low most of them. Any other ideas? [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief
on Jan 28, 2009 -
12 answers
Where can I find practice sheets for a student of Chinese/Japanese calligraphy? [more inside]
posted by TheyCallItPeace
on Jan 5, 2009 -
2 answers
Is gym-provided workout clothing safe to wear? [more inside]
posted by abdulf
on Dec 29, 2008 -
10 answers
How can I get fit properly? [more inside]
posted by Fluffy654
on Dec 26, 2008 -
9 answers
I lost thirty pounds since September by calorie control (about three months), but I haven’t lost any weight in the last two to three weeks. I’ve heard that weight loss plateaus are normal, but what is the best way to continue my weight loss? [more inside]
posted by paulg
on Dec 21, 2008 -
27 answers
I workout a lot. I eat a lot. How do I manage both and my desire to lose 10 lbs? [more inside]
posted by beachhead2
on Nov 30, 2008 -
18 answers
Does anyone know where to study parkour in the Bay Area? [more inside]
posted by ebness86
on Nov 17, 2008 -
5 answers
ExerciseBoredomFilter: Need a no-frills, old, cheap MP3 player that need store no more than one podcast at a time. [more inside]
posted by softsantear
on Oct 8, 2008 -
13 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 by freshwater_pr0n
on Jul 23, 2008 -
18 answers
If keeping sweat and hair out of my face while running is my only consideration, would it be better to cut my hair short, or to let it grow out and wear it in a ponytail? [more inside]
posted by Metroid Baby
on Jul 9, 2008 -
28 answers
Does anyone know any good upper-body exercises that don't require the use of my hands? [more inside]
posted by EatTheWeak
on Jun 6, 2008 -
21 answers
Are crunches and cardio three times a week going to get rid of undesired excess fat? And how soon can I expect results? [more inside]
posted by Phire
on Jan 22, 2008 -
29 answers
I need a new martial art. Help? Not a new place to go, but a new art to take. Only, I'm a wee bit picky, so there's more to it then just trying out any old thing. [more inside]
posted by FritoKAL
on Jul 22, 2007 -
39 answers
Slow stamina increase while exercising. When will it get better? [more inside]
posted by Zosia Blue
on Mar 20, 2006 -
20 answers
I've been sedentary all my life and have, just this month, started to get serious about exercise. The problem is not that I'm weak, which I of course still am, but that my joints--especially my right shoulder--crack a lot on pushups. [more inside]
posted by Tuwa
on Apr 23, 2005 -
15 answers