Recent questions tagged excercise

Description : What is the best way to make my chest stronger?

Last Answer : answer:(1) Bench press: Lie on your back holding a barbell (or dumbbells if you really want) straight up above you. Slowly lower it to your chest, then push it up until your arms are ... much trouble finding videos online showing you how to do each of these exercises, including variations on them.)

Description : Would this motivate some people to exercise? (Details inside)

Last Answer : I’m assuming you mean you’d be swimming laps, instead of just walking to either end of the pool and leaning down to turn the switch and then collect your reward…. although I suppose that would still be some exercise, at least.

Description : How can I make my sit ups more interesting?

Last Answer : I hate the repetition of situps too and find I can get great results quickly by tossing a 10 lb. medicine ball towards the ceiling as I start the situp and catch it on the way down. It keeps you occupied and ... Use a one or 2 pound sand bag/workout ball to start. 3 sets of 10 reps and you are DONE!

Description : Triathlon advice?

Last Answer : answer:Practice the bike/run portion to get you through what they call the bricks . its when you feel like your feet have turned to bricks when you go to run after biking. When I was training ... bikers in the area and all bike together regardless what they were training for we were all just biking.

Description : Trying to get a smaller tummy, tips?

Last Answer : Hope I don’t sound like I’m marketing but the South Beach diet plan always works for me. Just add plenty of exercise and you’re good.

Description : Kneecap pain with stairclimbing and deep squats...causes?

Last Answer : As soon as I read your question I thought of this story I heard this morning on NPR. It might provide some insight into your knee problem!

Description : How do I twitch my butt?

Last Answer : Do you know how to clench your glutes? This is matter of knowing how to control and move the glute muscles.

Description : What does yawning do for the body exactly?

Last Answer : Big boost of oxygen.

Description : Why do geese and such fly in a "V" shape?

Last Answer : answer:about geese As each bird flaps its wings, it creates uplift for the bird following. By flying in a “V” formation, the whole flock adds 71 percent greater flying range than if one bird flew alone. Number one on the link answers your question, but number five is my favorite.

Description : How do I keep from being bored living here in Hawaii?

Last Answer : Well, you are more than welcome to switch houses with me for a month. I’m in Memphis. Trust me…After two days, you’ll be changing your flight arrangements.

Description : Will sweat affect my new tattoo?

Last Answer : What area of your body are you getting the tattoo on? Your tattoo artist will be able to answer all these questions and inform you of the proper way to care for your new ink.

Description : What elliptical machine would you recommend, and why?

Last Answer : It depends a lot on your budget. The good ones are pricey. What’s your price range?

Description : What is the right size for an excercise ball?

Last Answer : answer:You are right on the cusp. 55 cm – 4’11” – 5’4” 65 cm – 5’5” – 5’11” 75 cm – 6’0” – 6’ 7” Choose the ball which is right for you by sitting on the ball and making sure your hips are level or just slightly higher than the knees

Description : What are good protein brands to buy? (powder form)

Last Answer : i tried some vannila stuff from walmart terrible! So i looked around got cyto gainer its taste good and cheap 6lb for $35 from bodybuilding.com

Description : Are there other good vocal excercises?

Last Answer : It’s not stupid. If you want to do it differently, become a music teacher. Not only is she training your voice as to tone and scale, she is teaching you how to “sing” vowels which is different from the way you speak them. You would be singing do re me at Julliard hon.

Description : Is P90X really that hard?

Last Answer : answer:My friend (age 30ish) is thin, smokes and is in decent shape. He had to stop/scale back because the intensity caused his muscles to tear to the extent that blood was turning up in his urine. ... visit. Someone on Fluther pointed me to a torrent file a while back, so [redeacted by the CIA]

Description : What excercises do you do to improve your pole vaulting technique?

Last Answer : I don’t know the answer to this question, but i always wondered how the pole-vaulters get to their matches. Whatever means of transportation you think of (bicycle, bus, car, plane)...., where the hell do they put their vaults?

Description : How to get motivated and go running?

Last Answer : Yes.Just try it and see how you feel :)

Description : What are some good 20 minute workout DVDs?

Last Answer : P90X. It’s a set of several different DVD which vary in length, including warm up and cool down. There are several different sections that you can pick and choose from and people I know that have used it really love it and say that it motivates them.

Description : How can I get my dog to lose weight?

Last Answer : This isn’t meant to come off as flippant, but give him less to eat! It’s not so easy, because our dogs have us trained to feed them, and we like giving them pleasure, but even if it makes him unhappy, which it may, you really have to cut down on his food intake. It is so much better for his health.

Description : How to walk in the rain?

Last Answer : Galoshes?

Description : Crunches, How much motion is necessary to make them effective?

Last Answer : Your body will take it from where it wants. Weight train 2-3 times a week, and cardio 3-5 times a week. Alternate the days, and your body will shape up where it wants. When ... . http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/proactol-review-does-proactol-diet-pills-work-for-weight-loss-1707237.html

Description : Should you do crunches everyday, or every other?

Last Answer : You should do SOME ab exercises every day. Balance is key. A circuit that includes Cardio, strength, core and stretching is best.

Description : Can a stationary bike provide the similar workout benefits of riding an outdoors bicycle?

Last Answer : She has a point. A stationary bike stays on level ground. A moving bike must go over rougher terrain and rises of the land – which of course requires more muscle power and focus. Its also a bigger fight against gravity.

Description : How do I get a six pack?

Last Answer : Head down to your local liquor store and buy one, they’re only cheap. Height and weight won’t stop you in purchasing one, only age.

Description : I suffer from chronic fatigue, any suggestions on how to combat this?

Last Answer : Do you have CFS or is the fatigue from a different medical root? I ask because my advice might change based on the answer

Description : What happens if you fart in yoga class?

Last Answer : Reminds me of a jackass episode

Description : Any Yoga dvds that you'd recommend for someone who is wanting to do Yoga at home?

Last Answer : I just took two of Rusty Wells' workshops in Sacramento on Saturday. He does Bhakti Flow yoga. He is very inspiring and will make you find your edge. He has DVD's on his web site at http: ... them because I have regular access to four teachers that he trained. I'm sure you will not be disappointed.

Description : What are the negative aspects of exercise?

Last Answer : Increased risk of heart attack if you overexert yourself while trying to expedite the getting-into-good-shape process.

Description : If you are sitting all day at work, does gravity have more of an effect on your body or less or the same?

Last Answer : My wife is a graphic designer and she sits at her computer for hours on end each day and she's told me that sitting for long peiods of time makes her bottom get bigger. I tend to ... that pretty much goes without saying. Your health is very important and you should never take it for granted.

Description : For those of you who do Yoga, do you find it to be a good stress reliever?

Last Answer : No, I really don’t. Everyone else seems to, so maybe I’m doing something wrong?

Description : Good physical therapists/massage therapists in Palo Alto area?

Last Answer : You need a script from a MD for physical therapy...they have different training and licensing from that of massage therapists... Word-of-mouth is best rec for massage therapists...Medical insurance will pay for a limited number of PT sessions, also. Massage therapy comes out of your wallet.

Description : Tips for preparing for my first 7-mile run?

Last Answer : preparing for that in just a week… if you can do the 5 1/2 with no problems you can do the 7. go on your normal run to keep the lungs open and legs loose. do plenty of streching without over-stretching. as for food try some pasta the night before the run.

Description : How much does the sun drain your energy when you are going for a run?

Last Answer : It isn’t the sun as much as it’s the heat generated by it. Your body burns calories to maintain your body temperature, so in essence, you’re burning fuel. That tires you out.

Description : Why am I afraid of excercise?

Last Answer : answer:I’d feel embarrassed to go to the gym or do weight lifting but I love going out on my bike. Maybe it’s just finding the right exercise for you? Maybe ask a few friends to join you then you’re not alone and it’s more of a group thing.

Description : Why is it that, lately, whenever I do something active after having a cigarette I get very painful gas bubbles/nausea?

Last Answer : Maybe you’re swallowing a lot of air? That’s how some people “burp on command”...so maybe you’re swallowing it, and not burping it out.

Description : Whats better for your body eating before you excercise or after you excercise?

Last Answer : I would think before. You don’t want your blood sugar to be too low when working out. Also, food is fuel and you’re going to need to burn something, right? I would make it a light meal, though. I never like exercising with a full stomach.

Description : Running: how can i up my endurance?

Last Answer : answer:Try a spin/rpm class at a nearby gym, they're really helping me get fitter. But with your runs, set a time limit, run the same track a couple of times each week, but try and get a little ... , run for 10 minutes again but aim to get say 100m further along the track, turn around and come back.