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jriepp

Fracture of 1st metatarsal... Another surgery? HELP!

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ellis39

Major Hydration Issues!!!! Please Help!!!!

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zoetaylor

why cant i lose weight part 2

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johnshepherd

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

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scousemouse78

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

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djregan

Pre Season Rugby Training

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shannonchristie

What things can i do to improve my high jump?

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earth2katie

I injured my shoulder 10 weeks ago...more than a strain?

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Sumzy44

Effect of gender stereotypes on sporting goals/achievements?

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Tommo2711

Does astroturf covering on a force plate dampen forces recorded?

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Stuart68

beach body for a 40yr old

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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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stamina82

What should I do to run Athen's Marathon this year in 3 hours?

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EnduranceRun

Training Fads

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EnduranceRun

Sauna and Blood volume

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EnduranceRun

Growth Hormone and sleep

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claudia

When should a triathlete travel before a sea level race?

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mariapirotte

How can you get rid of shin splints?

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oven300

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

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lyssvchill

How do you tell shin splints?

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winsomehill

Why in distance/swimming training do swimmers work on breath holding?

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ibmrwoolley

Sprint faster

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ben-64-ds

Milk

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nikkihudson

How do I lose belly fat?

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lchimi10

Whats everyones views on the use of ice baths?

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madeofsteel

Describe a training cycle and periodization for bodybuilding?

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john5

back of knee / inside knee pain

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paul_t

Does increased protein intake depress mood?

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f5combo

Best exercises to improve VO2Max quickly?

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oteate

Formula for determining HRmax - Does it apply to all fitness levels?

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mjhgordon@hotmail.com

Des resting heart rate affect your performance?

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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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lpointer

I'm tired all the time

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jusrockinout

Gymnastic routine...

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jusrockinout

The Squat...

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m.chamberland

How to calculate the body mass index

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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

Would a jogger squat more...

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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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tonyduggan

Is creatine safe?

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tonyduggan

What do you think of Juice Plus?

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tonyduggan

What happens if you take protein shakes and do not work out?

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riz0620

Supplementation to prevent upper respiratory infections?

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Athlete12

How do you condition fast twitch fibres?

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jusrockinout

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

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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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Athlete12

Do Abs help sprinting?

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animeeureka7

what is the proper technique for sprinting

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jusrockinout

Help finding sport

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swimref

Has anyone dealt with vocal fold dysfunction in a swimmer

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jusrockinout

What are the differences in doing a pull-up and a pulldown?

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tony mess

knee injury ????

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Mayer

How do I strengthen my neck without injuring it?

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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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siddi.ek

Protein intake, before or after a game?

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siddi.ek

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

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nemesito

Is cycling JUST for losing weight?

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claudia

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

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fgelinas

Type 1 diabetes

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omarham007

How to plan annual judo training?

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kyoku-a

Gaining muscle with explosive training?

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sroddx05

Which are the most effective strength and power tests?

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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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jefftherunner@yahoo.com

Prolotherapy or cold laser therapy for cartilage re-development

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Izzy

Does aerobic exercise increase tidal volume?

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Mark Edwards

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Danny ODell

What is the ACL?

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