Are there brands that make workout tops suitable for short girls? [more inside]
posted by catesbie on Nov 7, 2009 - 5 answers

Brooklyn folk: Are there any affordable gyms in the Fort Greene/Clinton Hill area that offer strength training classes? Anything nearish to Atlantic Center would be excellent. [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic on Nov 5, 2009 - 9 answers

Slim, but fat at the same time? I have a slim appearance, but I realize I am lacking the body mass that it matters the most, bone and muscle. I have very thin arms and somewhat weak upper-body. I am 35, male, 5'10" , 152lbs. As an adult, I know it is not possible to gain bone mass. How can I improve my physique so I can maintain decent fitness level when I get older? [more inside]
posted by neworder7 on Oct 20, 2009 - 10 answers

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

What am I not getting about the elliptical machine at the gym? [more inside]
posted by Parasite Unseen on Oct 5, 2009 - 26 answers

Brighton-UK-filter: recommend me a gym. [more inside]
posted by sailoreagle on Sep 22, 2009 - 0 answers

Where do I buy gym shoes in the (Chicago) Loop? I trashed my Nikes at Lollapalooza over the weekend, and I don't want to show up to my "Personal Fitness Assessment" tonight with busted kicks. I'm at Monroe & Franklin, so the closer to there the better.
posted by Oktober on Aug 12, 2009 - 5 answers

I am looking for a cardio-and-weights gym, with towel service and showers, in or near the Loop in Chicago, which sells an honest day pass. The guest pass / free workout thing is not for me because I don't want to mislead about my being a prospect for a full membership, or subject myself to the hard sell concerning same.
posted by MattD on Aug 1, 2009 - 5 answers

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

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

How often should I go to the gym to have it not be a waste of time? My main goal is just to get acclimated to the idea of fitting this into my day so it's something I can continue to do, without going so easy that it's not showing any results after maybe a month or so. [more inside]
posted by amethysts on Jul 2, 2009 - 21 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

I've been sitting on a swiss ball (gym ball) for a few weeks and whilst I've found it's improved my pousture I like the look of the Isokinetics Fitness Ball Chair and the Gaiam BalanceBall they both don't ship to the UK. Could someone please point me in the direction of an alternative product which has stockist's in the UK?
posted by nam3d on Jun 22, 2009 - 2 answers

Personal training: three times a week for 30 minutes, or two times a week for an hour? [more inside]
posted by scrump on Jun 16, 2009 - 9 answers

This public transit commuting young woman needs a bag that will fit her 15 inch Macbook Pro as well as gym clothes/sneakers. [more inside]
posted by metamush on Jun 1, 2009 - 21 answers

FitnessFilter: how should I evaluate options for a personal trainer at a local gym? Lots more discussion inside. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief on May 18, 2009 - 9 answers

Energy.. I need it. How do I keep my energy levels high while keeping calories low and working out hard? [more inside]
posted by zennoshinjou on May 2, 2009 - 24 answers

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

Why do some people 'cheat' (i.e., use their arms to take weight off their legs) while using exercise machines at the gym? [more inside]
posted by cast4321 on Apr 22, 2009 - 38 answers

Please provide me with a twice-weekly gym machine workout so I can fill out this form (pdf). [more inside]
posted by Citizen Premier on Apr 21, 2009 - 7 answers

I hate working out. It's incredibly boring. I've tried music, and it does help to a degree, but it's not enough. I don't have anyone to work out with. Last time, I put my towel over my head and drowned out outside sensory input as much as possible and was able to perform better. But that makes the boredom much worse. [more inside]
posted by cmgonzalez on Apr 15, 2009 - 55 answers

I joined a fairly nice gym that has a concierge in the locker room (hands out keys, steams clothes etc). I rarely ask the concierge to steam shirts, slacks etc -- but I occasionally do. Do I need to tip them? [more inside]
posted by cheez-it on Apr 3, 2009 - 7 answers

Does anyone have any advice for a first time gym-goer? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 26, 2009 - 56 answers

My gym just got a CrazyFit machine. What does it do, other than make me seasick? [more inside]
posted by Katemonkey on Mar 16, 2009 - 7 answers

Has anyone heard of lifetime memberships at Gold's Gym? They don't list it on their website, and I can't find any reference to it online, but I thought I heard something about it recently (on TV?)... Ideally, I'd like to buy a membership that doesn't expire and allows me to use any Gold's Gym. I don't care if it is transferable. I would appreciate any information you might have on the matter.
posted by cdemay on Mar 12, 2009 - 4 answers

ExerciseFilter: I've been doing the gym thing at least 3x per week for about 3 or 4 months now. Strength training and cardio mix. About 6 weeks ago, I started Trileptal as a mood stabilizer (I am not epilectic). I am on no other meds. It's the type of drug where you ramp up your dosage over a period of time. In the last two weeks, my low THR feels like my heart is pounding as if I'd just been in car accident. [more inside]
posted by sio42 on Feb 26, 2009 - 8 answers

Recommendations for a fitness boot camp in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 17, 2009 - 2 answers

How can one bathe at a gym where no shower is available? [more inside]
posted by oostevo on Feb 11, 2009 - 14 answers

Why do I always get these leg cramps at the gym? [more inside]
posted by naju on Jan 22, 2009 - 13 answers

I'm rock climbing twice a week. What should I do in the gym? [more inside]
posted by yeara on Jan 16, 2009 - 19 answers

You manage a gym. How many of your members never, ever go? [more inside]
posted by ostranenie on Jan 12, 2009 - 10 answers

How do you go about finding/picking a personal trainer? How do I know if I've found a good one? [more inside]
posted by QUHZK on Jan 7, 2009 - 11 answers

Is gym-provided workout clothing safe to wear? [more inside]
posted by abdulf on Dec 29, 2008 - 10 answers

Is joining Planet Fitness worth it, or will I be disappointed in my first joining a gym experience? [more inside]
posted by kellyblah on Dec 20, 2008 - 10 answers

What are some basic exercises to get ripped in the style of Fight Club Brad Pitt or Tupac, not the steroid style Arnold/body builder type? [more inside]
posted by four panels on Dec 16, 2008 - 27 answers

On a treadmill, what kind of slope/incline% should I set to simulate the strength needed for normal outdoor running? [more inside]
posted by lord_yo on Nov 19, 2008 - 8 answers

Recommendation for a home elliptical machine. [more inside]
posted by damn dirty ape on Nov 17, 2008 - 2 answers

I think I'm about ready to move on from Starting Strength and I'm looking for bodybuilding routine. [more inside]
posted by ludwig_van on Nov 12, 2008 - 17 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

Please point me to a stylish gym bag. The key word is *stylish.* [more inside]
posted by Slarty Bartfast on Nov 8, 2008 - 13 answers

Can anyone recommend a gym in Boston (near 02110) that doesn't require a contract (ie. month to month payments) and isn't awful?
posted by mattlee on Nov 6, 2008 - 4 answers

What is the best way for a fairly unmotivated but still moderately fit guy with a lot of time on his hands to build upper body mass in the comfort of his own home?
posted by zaebiz on Sep 29, 2008 - 17 answers

The baseball cap I wear at the gym gets soaked in sweat. And now it smells like mildew. Help. [more inside]
posted by roger ackroyd on Sep 28, 2008 - 16 answers

Suggestions for hip hop\rap songs for the gym? [more inside]
posted by bda1972 on Sep 10, 2008 - 29 answers

Rock climbing gym in Boston area? [more inside]
posted by Maia on Sep 7, 2008 - 6 answers

Why should I not run after lasik? [more inside]
posted by krautland on Sep 2, 2008 - 8 answers

Is this girl at the gym trying to get me to notice her? [more inside]
posted by King Bee on Aug 15, 2008 - 28 answers

Can you recommend a good gym bag/work bag combo? [more inside]
posted by tenaciousd on Jul 28, 2008 - 15 answers

Where in Philadelphia can I go to use a treadmill for free? [more inside]
posted by jrichards on Jun 23, 2008 - 2 answers