I'm looking for a fitness watch I can use for interval training. I don't need anything fancy, but I do want something that'll vibrate in place of beeping. Can anyone recommend something?
[more inside]
posted by andrewcilento
on Apr 2, 2013 -
5 answers
My puppy barks at me if he has too much energy, but he's been so humpy at the dog park that we can't stay long enough for him to burn it all off. Please help by recommending some training we could use!
[more inside]
posted by chatongriffes
on Mar 24, 2013 -
17 answers
0 to hero - need help to run a 12+ mile fire/ice-water/barb-wire/mud obstacle course in only 39 days!
[more inside]
posted by farmersckn
on Aug 20, 2012 -
6 answers
I am about to start using the
"Greyskull LP" workout programme. What size weights should I begin with? I am a 24 y/o, 5'5", 60kgs male.
posted by FuckingAwesome
on Jul 25, 2012 -
6 answers
I have a Concept2, a ton of motivation, and some clear cut goals. But lots of questions as well...
[more inside]
posted by drpynchon
on Jun 11, 2012 -
5 answers
Am I going to badly regret running a half-marathon this weekend with minimal training?
[more inside]
posted by Pomo
on May 2, 2012 -
17 answers
My dog is very active. I like to jog long distances. When we run on the lead he pulls and gets distracted by wildlife. Is there a better lead solution? Personal electric fence? How can I get him to run by my side? Must he be condemned to a mostly sedentary lifestyle? He is a Pointer.
posted by zaebiz
on Dec 8, 2011 -
15 answers
Best resources for swim training? Looking for books, videos, etc, that provide drills and training programs for solo workouts.
[more inside]
posted by Cool Papa Bell
on Nov 23, 2011 -
6 answers
I want to walk a half marathon. My city's marathon is next fall, so I have plenty of time to get ready. I found various training plans online that range from 12-16 weeks, but that's really not what my question is about. I'm wondering, since I have almost a year till then, what should I do be doing now? Does it matter? I'm in good health but haven't exercised consistently lately. Also, general walking-a-half advice is very welcome!
posted by trillian
on Nov 22, 2011 -
13 answers
I just signed up for a 5K on Dec. 3. I'm certainly not ready to RUN 3.1 miles, so I'm going to walk it (and the event is called a run/walk, so it is a walker-friendly race, at least). What kind of training can I do before then to do my best that day, since there's barely any time left? I'm at a healthy weight and in OK shape but usually only exercise one or two times a week. I'd like my time to be under one hour, if possible. Tips? (Bonus question: are most 5Ks walker-friendly?)
posted by trillian
on Nov 9, 2011 -
17 answers
Need help setting and measuring new fitness goals, but don't want to train for a marathon or similar long race. Any other ideas?
[more inside]
posted by the foreground
on May 18, 2011 -
11 answers
I'm new to running, but am already very fit and active (cardio workouts 5-7 times a week.) New runners are warned to take it slowly and not push themselves, but how does this apply to someone who's not coming off a couch towards a goal of 5k?
[more inside]
posted by palegirl
on Dec 15, 2010 -
28 answers
Help me with my eating problems as I train for my marathon. Please share your advice for daily meals and snacks so I can male it to and through my race.
[more inside]
posted by scunning
on Oct 15, 2010 -
7 answers
Bike/sport enthusiasts: can a daily bike commuter but otherwise not sporty person hope to finish a 120 miles bike ride in one go?
[more inside]
posted by Sijeka
on Jul 17, 2010 -
15 answers
I've got a problem fitting in working, exercising and sleeping. Some activities are in the evening, and I eat after, then I can't sleep.
[more inside]
posted by Not Supplied
on Jul 8, 2010 -
9 answers
During the assessment training programme for the Army, there's one specific puzzle that keeps tripping me up; and I have to be prepared for. Any ideas?
[more inside]
posted by malusmoriendumest
on Jun 17, 2010 -
23 answers
Tips, advice, recommendations, insight, cautions, suggestions and matters unforeseen concerning the addition of yoga to my fitness regimen.
[more inside]
posted by EatTheWeak
on Sep 17, 2009 -
17 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
Exercise filter: I need some suggestions for leg/core strength and flexibility exercises given constrained time, equipment and space
[more inside]
posted by Cogito
on Jun 8, 2009 -
19 answers
Are there any documented instances of disaster/apocalypse training exercises where the participants could not be sure if it was real or not?
[more inside]
posted by Happy Dave
on Aug 19, 2008 -
13 answers
Why did I start getting sudden, brief, migraine-like headaches when performing a high number of repetitions of a strength training exercise?
[more inside]
posted by ludwig_van
on Aug 17, 2008 -
11 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 by hboogz
on Jun 27, 2008 -
12 answers
Should I seek additional physical therapy for my mysteriously injured knee, and how can I continue to work out in spite of it?
[more inside]
posted by Who_Am_I
on May 22, 2008 -
5 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
Can you lose fat and build muscle with resistance training alone? I'm with a trainer who claims that building muslce through resistance training and reasonable eating is enough to destroy fat. He claims there's little need for specific cardio sessions -- that there's enough cardio in his resistance sessions and in daily life. Wrong?
[more inside]
posted by Malad
on Oct 22, 2007 -
31 answers
Is there a regular pay-as-you-go circuit training or military-style exercise class in Boston / Cambridge, USA?
[more inside]
posted by galaksit
on Feb 27, 2007 -
4 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 by sirion
on Dec 5, 2006 -
11 answers
How does one increase foot speed? My 12 year old son inherited his lack of foot speed from me. He's thin, skinny and a little below average height. This is not a weight issue, he is just slow. (All of which is subject to change when puberty kicks in full gear) In the meantime, are there exercises or drills he could do to increase his speed? He plays baseball and he fences - being a bit quicker would be a benefit in both.
posted by COD
on Oct 26, 2006 -
31 answers
Another food/exercise/energy question: how do I arrange my life and diet so I can do two hours of a martial art every night for ten days?
[more inside]
posted by bibbit
on Jan 19, 2006 -
7 answers
Recommendations on a heart rate monitor? I'm 27 and I go to the gym four to five days a week with a ratio of about 80% weight training (3-4 days) and 20% cardio (1-2 days). I'd like to do more interval training to lower my percentage body fat and many of the online resources describe this in terms of heart rate. Not knowing a thing about heart rate monitors, I thought I'd ask here.
[more inside]
posted by Handcoding
on Mar 2, 2005 -
11 answers
In
On the Waterfront, Edie's pop says to her, "See this arm? It's two inches longer'n the other one. That's years of workin' and sweatin', liftin' and swingin' a hook. And every time I heisted a box or a coffee bag I says to myself--this is for Edie, so she can be a teacher or somethin' decent." Can a lifetime of labor really do that to your arm?
posted by profwhat
on Nov 15, 2004 -
11 answers
I'm wanting to do some outdoor bike training this winter, in preparation for going over the Rockies next summer. But, of course, riding in the winter isn't pleasant. The biggest problem I've run into is that my lungs start freezing when I get into a hard climb, while the rest of my body is overheating from the extra layers (essential for big downhills). Any tips on clothing choices that get the best of both worlds, or ways to keep my lungs warm?
posted by kaibutsu
on Dec 19, 2003 -
8 answers
