Tips on focusing during workouts, and how to push myself through the hard parts?
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posted by carmel
on Sep 11, 2012 -
21 answers
I have had 5 sessions so far with a personal trainer I like a lot. How can I prepare myself during the week (when I'm not working with her) to be awesome during my sessions?
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posted by spunweb
on Jul 10, 2012 -
9 answers
Can you recommend a way to make my wrist not whine at chest presses? Are there any women's fitness gloves that stabilize and support the wrists, without a lot of padding? Or a different solution?
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posted by vegartanipla
on Mar 13, 2012 -
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I'm a 24 year old guy who's very skinny and has never really worked out. However, by virtue of sitting behind a desk every day for the last couple years, I've developed some stomach flab. Besides that, though, still skinny as can be.
I want to join a gym to accomplish a few things:
- lose the stomach flab
- get slightly bigger / more muscular elsewhere (tough since I'm so skinny…main area I'd like to improve are my arms)
- get some stamina
From what I know, the stamina part will come through cardio, but that'll burn a lot of calories and go against the whole 'getting bigger' idea. Would love for those with knowledge or experience to give me some ideas of what to do…machines to use, exercises to try, etc.
Thanks.
posted by anonymous
on Feb 2, 2012 -
26 answers
How do I find time and motivation to stick to a workout plan, given a moderately stressful schedule, quite a bit of work, and not a huge amount of relaxation time (which working out would cut into)?
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posted by Rory Marinich
on Jan 31, 2012 -
22 answers
What happened to my motivation and discipline with exercise that I had so proudly acquired and maintained for 5 months?!!
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posted by daydreamer
on Nov 22, 2011 -
13 answers
After being out of commission over the winter, I'm trying to get back into shape. I am 5'8", mid forties female. Last fall I weighed 118 lbs, and ran 5k five days a week on the treadmill, followed by 10-20 minutes stairmaster. I was extremely sedentary for about 4 months over the winter due to a knee issue. I currently weigh 129 after being back to working out for a few weeks, and only want to lose about five more pounds. However, I want these five pounds to come from my lower body, not my upper.
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posted by newpotato
on Apr 6, 2011 -
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Male, 24, ridiculously skinny/flabby. I have a set of dumbbells and a workout bench. Can I build some muscle with this alone? What exercises/regimen should I follow?
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 26, 2010 -
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I want to loose the fat tire around my belly but I'm having a few problems with: motivation, timing, diet, exercise plan, and a lack of a gym. I need a some serious self-motivation advice, and some tips on how to workout without a gym. Help a guy in his 20s get where he needs to be!
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posted by Political Funny Man
on Aug 12, 2010 -
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How do I motivate myself to stay in shape, when I lack a personal incentive? Or: How can I change my lifestyle so that I keep in shape anyway?
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posted by Rory Marinich
on Mar 10, 2010 -
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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.
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posted by cmgonzalez
on Apr 15, 2009 -
55 answers
I am stuck in New York because of work, can anyone recommend a rock gym in Brooklyn. I normally climb at
New Jersey Rock Gym so something similar would be awesome but I am willing to make some concessions as a one time thing. Thank you all.
posted by thenuts
on Jan 22, 2009 -
3 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?
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posted by twiggy
on May 6, 2008 -
25 answers
How often and how hard do I need to work out in order to maintain the level of aerobic fitness I have right now?
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posted by slenderloris
on Jan 9, 2008 -
9 answers
Why aren't I losing weight? I'm doing everything right (aren't I?). Extensive explanation of weight-loss methods inside, so this is a doozy.
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posted by schroedinger
on Apr 9, 2007 -
38 answers
Can I still work out when I've got a cold? How much exercise is too much when you're sick?
posted by BuddhaInABucket
on Sep 18, 2006 -
9 answers
I've just started regularly attending Brazilian jujitsu. Please help me find the perfect hairstyle so my locks of love don't become locks of I-am-totally-going-to-choke-you-to-death-with-your-own-braid!
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posted by schroedinger
on Apr 28, 2006 -
16 answers
What are the best supplements to take to make it to that "next level" of muscle-mass gain?
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posted by antifuse
on Mar 21, 2006 -
23 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!
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posted by barnone
on Feb 12, 2006 -
4 answers
Why do some people have veins that pop out of their biceps and shoulders, while others who work out don't?
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posted by dead_
on Nov 29, 2005 -
17 answers
What's the best activity for a good looking butt? Is it running or lunge exercises, maybe something else?
posted by Mean Mr. Bucket
on Feb 6, 2005 -
10 answers
Okay here's a question. The other day I stepped on the bathroom scales and the number displayed was a tad on the high side, by about 15-20lbs, so my first thought was 'Yeesh, I should join a gym'. However on further reflection, having never set foot in a gym since my traumatizing school days joining one seems like quite a scary prospect. So my question is.. What's the deal with gyms? What's the ettiquette, what do you need, will all these fit gym types be chuckling at my pathetic flabby assed efforts, are the showers still those bloody communal type affairs I shudder to remember back in school?
posted by zeoslap
on Jun 1, 2004 -
37 answers
