Can anyone give me recommendations for yoga dvds that do not contain downward facing dog poses? I really do not enjoy this position for reasons I don't want to explain here. I tried taking a yoga class at my park district, but there was so much downward dog I ended up quitting after just three classes.
posted by TrickyLib on Dec 19, 2009 - 11 answers

I'm looking for a good set of free weights for my apartment. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Dec 19, 2009 - 16 answers

YANMD (or my personal trainer) but I need advice on a cardio workout that will help me lose weight and also not kill my joints. Difficulty: I am quite overweight...my BMI is just shy of 60 [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 1, 2009 - 29 answers

I heard Green Tea is extremely good for you. If I drink it cold, will it give me the same benefits as hot green tea? I like the Snapple Green tea drink you can get in a glass bottle and you drink it cold. Thanks, Lynnie-the-pooh
posted by lynnie-the-pooh on Nov 2, 2009 - 31 answers

Recovering from lingering sinus infection, when can I work out again? [more inside]
posted by JoannaC on Oct 30, 2009 - 5 answers

What are some good protein-rich meals I can take to work with me for lunch? I'm trying to gain some mass. I'll have a refrigerator and microwave present and my commute is only 15 minutes. [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Aug 31, 2009 - 16 answers

I've decided to make some big changes in how I live. Things like exercising more, eating better, dressing nicer and so on. Things are going pretty great now, but I am looking for some useful reading (magazines, books, websites, blogs) to help me stay motivated and generate ideas. Further info... [more inside]
posted by cuando on Aug 31, 2009 - 13 answers

Has anyone had a good experience with any of the group class instructors at New York Sports Club? I am trying to find a Pilates class there, and most of the instructors don't appear to know what they're doing. [more inside]
posted by sidecar144 on Aug 15, 2009 - 1 answer

I am interested to hear about opinions about the health and wellness industry and potential jobs. I have been in corp. america for almost 10 years and tired of the inability to help and make a difference in peoples lives. [more inside]
posted by ecco21 on Jul 18, 2009 - 6 answers

After a somewhat less than satisfactory personal training session, I've decided to go it alone, but I'd like to check with others who've tried a similar plan first. Much more detail inside. [more inside]
posted by Merzbau on Jul 16, 2009 - 10 answers

I need to start working out, but other than my lack of motivation, not having a workout plan is keeping me from starting. How can I solve this? Personal trainer? Websites? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Jul 13, 2009 - 36 answers

Where can I go for a 'healthy' break? [more inside]
posted by fernbritton on Jul 8, 2009 - 15 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

Are there any *safe* supplements I can take for added muscle gain/weight loss/etc? [more inside]
posted by ascetic on Jun 10, 2009 - 10 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

Help us design a fair exercise competition! [more inside]
posted by bristolcat on Apr 27, 2009 - 8 answers

How do knees stay healthy? [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur on Apr 13, 2009 - 18 answers

Please help me develop a one-legged workout. [more inside]
posted by EatTheWeak on Mar 23, 2009 - 9 answers

Help my legs. [more inside]
posted by lpsguy on Mar 9, 2009 - 21 answers

What type of foods should I be eating in order to bulk up? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo on Feb 11, 2009 - 22 answers

Ok I’m an overweight college student here. I’m a male coming in at 6’2” weighing 275 pounds. I want to lose 30 in 30. Ideally I want to shed 50 pounds and get down to 225 lbs, which is what I was back in highschool. [more inside]
posted by BoldStepDesign on Dec 9, 2008 - 54 answers

I am getting to the end of my weightloss programme (62lb gone, 9 to go before healthy BMI), go to the gym 3+ times a week, and am wondering if I should consider optimising the gym part for something other than calorie burn. Exercise geeks, please read the more inside and give me some advice... [more inside]
posted by handee on Nov 11, 2008 - 13 answers

How much of my resistance training can I replace with 15 minutes/session on the rowing machine? [more inside]
posted by arha on Nov 11, 2008 - 7 answers

What are some physical jobs or hobbies that I can get involved in to be more healthy, but also something that will be regular enough to require me to keep going? [more inside]
posted by jkl345 on Oct 27, 2008 - 23 answers

I am the owner of a LeMond bike. It has been sitting in my living room for the better part of the last year. [more inside]
posted by digitaldraco on Oct 22, 2008 - 19 answers

Help. I've been adducted. [more inside]
posted by lpsguy on Sep 15, 2008 - 3 answers

I'm looking for a short-ish (20-30 min) yoga practice that I can follow along with each morning, with the goal of injury prevention in mind. There seem to be many video routines available for fat-burning, cardio, even hypertrophy focused yoga, but my need is simply something to keep my joints healthy and maintain (or improve) my flexibility. [more inside]
posted by ggypsy on Sep 13, 2008 - 7 answers

My cycle commute has halved in distance and quadrupled in frustration - how do I stay fit? [more inside]
posted by freya_lamb on Sep 9, 2008 - 24 answers

How can I encourage my girlfriend to start exercising and eating better without hurting her feelings? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 5, 2008 - 70 answers

I am 38 today and am curious: Is my dream to look like Michael Phelps simply unattainable? [more inside]
posted by tcv on Sep 2, 2008 - 30 answers

Gift guessing filter: help me think of what this could be. [more inside]
posted by acoutu on Aug 31, 2008 - 11 answers

What performance measures, tasks, challenges or metrics should be included on a comprehensive list of human fitness? [more inside]
posted by pixlboi on Jul 3, 2008 - 12 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 by gm2007 on Jun 22, 2008 - 8 answers

I want to regain my "hotness". But I have limited money and time. What will have the most impact in amping up the sexy quotient, and what else should I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 19, 2008 - 77 answers

I've just signed up for a gym membership for the first time in my life... Due to metabolism, I'm not fat, but I'm still really out of shape... what should I start with? [more inside]
posted by twiggy on May 6, 2008 - 25 answers

My girlfriend says that women are naturally less fit than men. Is this true? [more inside]
posted by mallow005 on May 6, 2008 - 43 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 by geekgirl397 on Apr 27, 2008 - 32 answers

If you had to pick just one metric to measure the overall health of an individual, what would that be? [more inside]
posted by sherlockt on Mar 31, 2008 - 24 answers

What should i consume immediately after a work-out ? If i'm not a fan of powdered protein ? [more inside]
posted by hboogz on Jan 25, 2008 - 28 answers

Why don't insurance companies cover or help cover gym memberships? [more inside]
posted by MrMulan on Jan 22, 2008 - 24 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 by kaizen 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 by bindasj on Jan 18, 2008 - 21 answers

My office is participating in a wellness program and we need a name for our team. The emphasis for our team is on exercise rather than dieting, but losing weight is most definitely a goal. At the moment there are 12 of us, but one other person might join. So far most of the suggestions have included "dozen" in the name, and are pretty lame. Other info that might or not help: our department's name is Central Transcription Services (as in medical transcription), we’re part of a large university hospital, and we are, of course, referred to as CTS. I suck at coming up with catchy names, but I know quite a few of you are good at this. I'd love to be the one to submit a fun name, any ideas?
posted by redheadeb on Jan 10, 2008 - 21 answers

How would I go about getting a legal prescription for HGH? (Bear with me, please.) [more inside]
posted by dzot on Dec 18, 2007 - 11 answers

Looking for resources and/or your experience with changing your life, stress and it's effects on the body and health, and overall health/taking care of yourself (especially weight loss)... What helped you to be successful? [more inside]
posted by healthyliving on Dec 7, 2007 - 8 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 by gmodelo on Nov 30, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm (stupidly) starting playing ice hockey after 20 years off the ice (I'm 33). After the first game last weekend, I'm apparently in far worse shape than I thought -- and need some ideas for new workouts to get my game on. [more inside]
posted by liquado on Oct 18, 2007 - 13 answers

My question is pretty simple. Is it possible to get definition and tone using only push-ups and crunches? I cycle everyday for cardio (and practicality), but I'm looking to work my upper body more without investing in a gym membership or weights. Basically I'm looking for a good toning/muscle-building workout using nothing other than my own body. If this is possible, does anyone have some good routines to suggest?
posted by ISeemToBeAVerb on Sep 29, 2007 - 19 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 by aebaxter on Sep 18, 2007 - 62 answers

I go through very rapid ups and downs in physical strength and stability. Is this normal? [more inside]
posted by raheel on Sep 17, 2007 - 5 answers