The best way to develop muscle without weights? [more inside]
posted on Jul 12, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm looking to shake up my workouts, shed the excess poundage, and get some more definition -- basically, I'm bored, not making much headway, and would like to get over the hump to better health/muscle shape. Since it's hard to tell the difference between the shills and the real online reviews, advice, etc., I need some Mefite first-hand experience with hydroxycut or similar supplements. [more inside]
posted on Jul 9, 2008 - 11 answers

Why do even olympic level swimmers (especially women) appear to have a "thin layer of fat over muscle" look rather than having the extreme muscle definition of say, sprinters? [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2008 - 13 answers

I've read somewhere that a workout regime consisting of 13 compound lifts is really all you need. Does anyone know which 13 lifts they may be talking about ? or can point me to the article ? [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2008 - 12 answers

Anyone have experience with MBT footwear for toning legs/rear end? [more inside]
posted on Jun 7, 2008 - 8 answers

Post-marathon advice: I'm running my second marathon this weekend; I was very sore after my first and am convinced that an ice bath is probably my best bet post-race to combat soreness. Problem is, I'm more scared about the bath than the race. [more inside]
posted on May 19, 2008 - 9 answers

Standard adult male body, but I have skinny upper arms. Suggestions for a workout to add some mass, specifically from elbows up? [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2008 - 21 answers

What is a good daily diet for someone looking to get cut? I like routines so I don't care if it's the same for most of the week. In fact I'd rather it be the same so I don't have to really think about it. [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2008 - 8 answers

How do I add tone and definition to my upper arms? [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 18 answers

I regularly sprain my tongue. It happens often enough (and is painful enough) to make me curious about how and why this happens, and if it can be prevented. I have never met anyone else who experiences this. [more inside]
posted on Apr 12, 2008 - 12 answers

What could be causing mild but annoying pectoral spasms? [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 8 answers

Suggested workout programs to put on some upper-body muscle and add general torso definition, while leaving room for running? [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2008 - 17 answers

Pop goes the calf muscle! [more inside]
posted on Feb 2, 2008 - 7 answers

Neck kinks: What are they? How can I get rid of them? [more inside]
posted on Jan 21, 2008 - 13 answers

What is this pain in my tailbone? Last night while seated normally in a futon I shifted my weight slightly and a shooting pain went up through my tailbone area. It came back whenever I curved my spine forward slightlly. I hoped it would go away with a good night's sleep, but it hasn't and moving around difficult to do without feeling like I'm being stabbed. It feels like a badly pulled muscle. Has anyone had this? [more inside]
posted on Dec 31, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm looking for user-uploaded before, after, and in-progress fitness photos. I'm hoping that AskMeFi would be able to point me to some galleries or sites. [more inside]
posted on Dec 17, 2007 - 8 answers

My dog has apparently hurt himself somehow. Sprain? Bruise? [more inside]
posted on Nov 7, 2007 - 11 answers

What can I do at home to improve my butt and thighs in a very short time? Even slight improvements are better than nothing... [more inside]
posted on Nov 6, 2007 - 21 answers

Help me before I embark on the Body-for-Life program. [more inside]
posted on Oct 7, 2007 - 19 answers

I watched "Pumping Iron" again a couple of months ago. I was surprised at how inspiring some the training scenes still were to watch. (Yes, I'm aware it was a docu-drama, not a documentary.) Any recommendations of other good dvds that might be a source of training inspiration? [more inside]
posted on Oct 3, 2007 - 8 answers

Am I losing muscle? [more inside]
posted on Sep 29, 2007 - 9 answers

Shoulder exercise recommendations to protect my joints from repetitive martial arts drills? [more inside]
posted on Sep 19, 2007 - 12 answers

I have a recurring muscle strain, but it's not a hernia. [more inside]
posted on Sep 18, 2007 - 7 answers

Looking for a Muscle and Fitness exercise reference notebook-type of book, which is proving way more difficult to find than I'd imagined. [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2007 - 4 answers

Ugh. How do I *not* pull my "butt" muscle? My butt muscle seems to cramp up fairly easily, sometimes when...uh...engaged in "lovin'" with my wife, sometimes in non-compromising positions. If I'm "cupping" my own butt, it would be the muscle where my pinkie or 4th finger is pointing...more or less. Looking at the picture on the Wikipedia entry, I would guess it'd be my Gluteus Medius...maybe. When the muscle cramps up, it's *really* painful, and I can't move *at all* for about 5-10 mins. It still hurts maybe 15-20 mins later. I'm in my 30's, skinny, and probably not in the greatest shape. Are there any exercises or stretches or something I can do to prevent/minimize this?
posted on Sep 4, 2007 - 17 answers

selective muscle mass decrease? [more inside]
posted on Aug 17, 2007 - 10 answers

Can you safely hire someone to lift something heavier than you can handle? Or are there safe means out there of moving something heavier than your ability to handle? [more inside]
posted on Jul 5, 2007 - 8 answers

Calorie intake and gaining modest amounts of muscle (i.e. not hardcore body-building). Plus, what is happening when your muscles are getting stronger and harder, but you've been running on a calorie deficit and losing weight? [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2007 - 12 answers

I'm worried about getting a hernia from deadlifting. Are there any exercises to prevent or minimise a hernia? [more inside]
posted on Jun 14, 2007 - 8 answers

I experience nagging muscle aches and pains in my legs and feet because of statins (lipitor, zocor, pravachol). I'm interested in hearing from others that may have experienced the same and how they dealt with the issue. [more inside]
posted on May 17, 2007 - 3 answers

Switching from losing weight to gaining muscle. What do I do? [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2007 - 15 answers

How can I continue to bulk up when my supplement gives me flatulence from hell? [more inside]
posted on Apr 9, 2007 - 17 answers

Help me find some relief. Injured my back years ago in a bicycle accident and the chronic pain is getting old. Long explanation inside. [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2007 - 10 answers

Experiences with Active Release Techniques (ART) (TM)?? [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2007 - 6 answers

I have a pain in the butt. Help me fix it. [more inside]
posted on Feb 17, 2007 - 11 answers

I keep having seemingly random pain in my legs/arms. Yes, I already went to the doctor. [more inside]
posted on Feb 2, 2007 - 13 answers

Infographilter: Where can I find free muscle-group and skeletal diagrams online? [more inside]
posted on Jan 9, 2007 - 7 answers

How do I go from newly skinny to kinda buff? [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2006 - 17 answers

Strengthtrainingfilter: If I have a workout comprised of 6 exercises, 2 sets each, can I do all 6 exercises in a row twice, or do I have to do each one twice in a row? [more inside]
posted on Dec 5, 2006 - 11 answers

Flu shot arm ache: Any way to make it go away? [more inside]
posted on Nov 17, 2006 - 10 answers

I have a chest-expander. What on Earth do I do with it? [more inside]
posted on Nov 17, 2006 - 7 answers

Help me lose my, um, male breasts. [more inside]
posted on Oct 22, 2006 - 10 answers

I've been having muscle twitches for the past two months. [more inside]
posted on Oct 13, 2006 - 15 answers

Why can't you move your toes individually? [more inside]
posted on Oct 5, 2006 - 30 answers

Why the hell do bodybuilders use self tanner? [more inside]
posted on Aug 2, 2006 - 13 answers

I somehow injured a muscle or tendon in my left leg and now I can no longer lift the ball of my left foot off the ground when I'm standing. [more inside]
posted on Jun 6, 2006 - 11 answers

Help me devise a fitness and weight-gaining plan for the summer. (Los Angeles - area specific suggestions much appreciated, too) [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2006 - 15 answers

What is the evidence that ultrasound therapy is effective for treating musculoskeletal problems? [more inside]
posted on Mar 9, 2006 - 5 answers

The muscle in the left side of my upper back, just below the shoulder blade, is always getting pulled and knotted. How do I manage it properly? [more inside]
posted on Feb 22, 2006 - 11 answers

Recurring foot muscle cramps. My fiancee has this weird *foot thing* that happens about 3 or 4 days per week. In the evenings, she gets painful cramps in her foot, usually her left foot but sometimes the right one does the same. It usually takes 10 or 20 minutes to work itself out. It's helped by massage, but it hurts like the dickens while it's going on. What gives? Her diet and exercise habits inside... [more inside]
posted on Jan 19, 2006 - 13 answers