How can I successfully incorporate weight lifting into my current fitness routine? [more inside]
posted by reticulatedspline on Sep 3, 2009 - 35 answers

How can I stay physically fit while traveling through Europe? [more inside]
posted by sureshot on Aug 3, 2009 - 15 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

Becoming stronger while dieting: is it possible? My main focus right now is losing weight. I want to lose about 8-10 kilos of tummy fat, have already lost two of them by dieting and doing cardio. I also want to gain strength in my upper body but after five strength training sessions I have a feeling I am doing something wrong or it just might not be possible on the amount of food I am taking in right now. [more inside]
posted by dinkyday on Jan 28, 2009 - 20 answers

Beginning weight training advice: I have recently begun a cardiovascular exercise program, and want to add weights to my routine. My goals are as follows: 1.) Lose weight 2.) Improve endurance 3.) Increase strength. Any advice re: number of reps/sets... [more inside]
posted by muxnaw on Aug 20, 2008 - 13 answers

How can I build some upper body/arm strength without going to the gym to lift weights? [more inside]
posted by All.star on Jun 17, 2008 - 22 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

What are, say, the 5 key dumbbell exercises for arm strongening? [more inside]
posted by turgid dahlia on May 19, 2008 - 12 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

I'd like to learn how to do olympic style weight lifting, somewhere around Vancouver, BC. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by aeighty on Mar 3, 2008 - 6 answers

I am interested in using resitance bands for strength training. I'd like to be able to put on mass rather than just tone. Any advice or product recomendations? [more inside]
posted by I Foody on Sep 24, 2006 - 10 answers