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

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

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

How fit/strong/muscular/healthy can I get in 3 months? [more inside]
posted by Spurious on Jun 1, 2008 - 19 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

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

How do I find a good personal trainer? [more inside]
posted by hazyspring on Sep 11, 2007 - 8 answers

What's minimal but sufficient equipment for a home gym? [more inside]
posted by unSane on Mar 16, 2007 - 24 answers

Can anyone offer advice for going back to the gym after a back injury and six months of downtime? [more inside]
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken on Mar 11, 2007 - 15 answers

Are there any websites where consumers review and rate health clubs in the U.S.? [more inside]
posted by punkfloyd on Jul 7, 2006 - 6 answers

I'm looking for a gym, health club, or obstacle course in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that has a rope climb. [more inside]
posted by rentalkarma on Jun 16, 2006 - 4 answers

Fitnessfilter: I keep putting on (muscle) weight while exercising. I want to stop this. [more inside]
posted by huskerdont on May 24, 2006 - 26 answers

What would you put in a small home gym? [more inside]
posted by stormygrey on May 11, 2006 - 33 answers

Are Precor EFX Machines really as effective as the calorie readout tells me? [more inside]
posted by mule on Feb 17, 2006 - 6 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 by barnone on Feb 12, 2006 - 4 answers

The "new, state of the art" cardio machines at my gym always tell me my heart rate is unreasonably high (170 beats per minute) even though I'm working at a level where I can still maintain a breathy conversation. Occasionally, the machine will say my heart rate is something totally wacky, like 220. [more inside]
posted by Kololo on Jan 16, 2006 - 9 answers