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chitragk1

How can you prevent injury of women footballers ?

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dwsanders

Does Running in the heat lead to improved V02 MAX gains?

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angela50

Help

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robb_evans

What is a good training program for a 48 hour, 100km walk?

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jpabsmania7

800m

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jan1406

Weight Gain techniques?

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fitbiztraining

Stabilising the Pelvis

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johnshepherd

What do you think of the Peak Performance Premium area? (!)

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mclarke0600

Spartan 300 Workout

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scousemouse78

How do u get more a more ripped look, without 'bulking' too much ?

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craigcooper25

What are some good circuit exercise with a kettlebell?

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smithma1954

Best training for a long bike ride - with complications!

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gilberp

What would be the best long distance training routine for me?

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djregan

Pre Season Rugby Training

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pondytheyido

what is a typical daily diet for a weightlifter/bodybuilder?

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shannonchristie

What things can i do to improve my high jump?

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shannonchristie

I signed up for orienteering and i need help!

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shannonchristie

What does "Whey Protein" do for you?

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ben-64-ds

How can I lose fat...?

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payall

'm 25 yrs woman.. am I too Old to get into training?!

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Edgyman

To train carrying weight or not?

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Sumzy44

Effect of gender stereotypes on sporting goals/achievements?

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accelerate308

What muscles are used to push back for increasing running speed?

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Tommo2711

Does astroturf covering on a force plate dampen forces recorded?

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shannonchristie

Volleyball

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Stuart68

beach body for a 40yr old

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jpabsmania7

800m

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Rell22

How do I increase speed, explosiveness, and my verticle leap?

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jan1406

Can I get rid of excess skin?

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jamesy3187

When should Creatine be taken, before or after training?

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jan1406

I put on weight - is it muscle?

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jan1406

Is my BF% ok?

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anne28

Balance between opposing muscle groups

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mclarke0600

Make shift sandbag

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shannonchristie

Hwo can I improve the height for a spike at home??

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ben-64-ds

Rugby

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questions

Do fitness instructor's have to follow various procedures?

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EnduranceRun

Training Fads

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alpanarao

How much can I swim with a Tennis Elbow?

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Alex S

Heart Rate monitors and calories

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edwroble

Abdominal bracing

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mariapirotte

How can you get rid of shin splints?

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D-Rock

How Can I Develop A Large Defined Chest?

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JPHome

More distance or intensity on my bike?

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EmmaDenham

Best rehabilitation after damaging ligaments in the foot/ankle

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Ralph Elam

What is "moderate" versus "intense" exercise?

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ben-64-ds

I Cant Do Press Ups

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oven300

What is the best way to train for a judo tournament?

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ben-64-ds

How Do I Work My Chest?

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lyssvchill

Abs?

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panamachick2002

Motorcycle Racing

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lyssvchill

How do you tell shin splints?

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lyssvchill

How do I loosen my hamstrings?

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lyssvchill

What is a good way to improve my shot putt throw?

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deuchers

Run 1.5 miles in under 12 minutes

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TheOrienteer

Is there anything as good as the old Ralgex stick?

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ibmrwoolley

Sprint faster

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grumpy59

Breathing and Stomach problems.....

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grumpy59

Healthy eating when on the road....

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tunerboi7

I need the fastest but least descriptive way to get a six pack

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yvonneoshaughnessy

I need to improve my fitness level

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Dnl

What can be reccomended in a footballer's breakfast,lunch and supper?

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jerome9999

Are the eas myplex drinks good?

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ben-64-ds

Milk

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reggieb

To increase power to weight ratio should I put on muscle or lose fat?

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lchimi10

Whats everyones views on the use of ice baths?

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ben-64-ds

Easyest Way To Lose Fat

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lpointer

GNC versus Walmart Whey protien Mix

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paul_t

Does increased protein intake depress mood?

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jusrockinout

Core Stability; Speed, Power, Strength; good buys?

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f5combo

What are optimal methods that can be apply to soccer?

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lpointer

Will cardio everyday take away from muscle mass growth?

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RoddyB

Broken Wrist Recovery

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mjhgordon@hotmail.com

Des resting heart rate affect your performance?

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shelleyp

Best place to sell a body fat analyser?

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jusrockinout

Why is the Bench Press so popular...

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jusrockinout

Powerlifting and Olympic Lifting?

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kenneth.roan

How to get a faster turn over in the shortest period of time?

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jusrockinout

Gymnastic routine...

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jusrockinout

The Squat...

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tony mess

Acromial extremity...

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nate.magan

Diets/WorkOuts/any help for rugby?

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m.chamberland

How to calculate the body mass index

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wardie2437

Will I lose fitness by cross training?

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vici

How do I endure heat during a training session?

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jusrockinout

Does aerobic rowing help the deadlift?

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jusrockinout

Do chair/bench dips work the rhomboids?

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Should I weight train to lose weight?

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jusrockinout

How can I perform pulldowns?

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jusrockinout

I have heard that push-ups work the back.

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EmmaSymon

How accurate is the beep test as an indicator of VO2 max?

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lchimi10

Preparation for snowboarding?

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tonyduggan

Dynamic stretching in soccer - at what age?

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saed

How can I win the marathon?

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Athlete12

Tips for sprint endurance?

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Athlete12

How do you condition fast twitch fibres?

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Mikh

Is there any way to regain function from a sprained ankle?

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jusrockinout

Opinion. If you could only do one aerobic exercise, which would it be?

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jusrockinout

If you could only do five exercises...

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jusrockinout

Opinion: Do you think body weight exercise training is superior...

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jusrockinout

What is the ideal body of a rower?

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jure.sterbucl

12 weeks of resistance trainig - results

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daveash

Power clean target

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lacruz72

What are the benefits of boxing as a sports to college students?

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bpm1978

Carbs and fat loss

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thunder212

Netball Strength program

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jusrockinout

Help finding sport

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jusrockinout

Is there a good Olypic Weightlifting club in Mobile, Alabama, USA ?

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jusrockinout

Does anyone have have Powerlifting scores...

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gareth.cameron

Do you need supplements/creatine to increase your speed by 1 or 2sec?

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gthmps5

How to cycle faster on shorter rides?

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tony mess

knee injury ????

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curly11

Groin strain... ongoing

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Mayer

How do I strengthen my neck without injuring it?

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kwokng

A programme for 'jumpers knee'

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Does sweating or not sweating determine a good workout?

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illuminatidinesh

How to increase performance in your sport?

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mancusg

Soccer offseason training .

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Sue Pugh

Your Personal Trainer

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siddi.ek

Is using a tennis racket for a backhand drill really beneficial?

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sidesnapkick

How to increase my flexibility

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Athlete12

How can I get faster times in 100m and 200m

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claudia

Comparison charts for 1 minute of sit ups, push ups and press-ups?

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jon-page

What is the best diet for a football player before and after a match?

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sohaib.hassan

Need Experts for a Fighter's development programme/ programme critique

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tatan_2553

Can you help me to make an aerobic program?

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kss

What is a "power drop"?

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zamirullahkhan

Ways to identify talented badminton player?

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chris_on_line_u

what exercise can i do to get more thickness in my calf muscles

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menypeny

does anyone know?

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sroddx05

Which are the most effective strength and power tests?

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kao_anies

what can i do to archieve a better result for my speed training??

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sudera

Swedish manoeuvres and Walt's SAS - video?

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carolbsc

Is Vibration Training OK after double knee replacement?

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S. Golden

How can I reduce chronic hard muscle after exercise?

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jamesmcnicholas

What is my abdominal pain?

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gozarino

What's the best way to get peak fitness for rugby - quickly?

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Mark Edwards

Do you have a question for our community?

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alan_ruddock

Is there anything I can do to allow my body to cope with heat?

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