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hands.of.fury

Can one do weight training with bodyweight training?

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why_not_fandy

Cure for knee pain

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jan1406

Weight Gain techniques?

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frstr_dvd

Presentation on muscle strength

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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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craigcooper25

What are some good circuit exercise with a kettlebell?

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sandraharas

Left hip hike

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smithma1954

Best training for a long bike ride - with complications!

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djregan

Pre Season Rugby Training

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FR

How can I improve specific speed for martial arts - taekwondo?

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antony81

dna testing machine ?

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payall

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

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shannonchristie

Volleyball

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mclarke0600

Cross Fit training

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Rell22

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

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jamesy3187

When should Creatine be taken, before or after training?

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Semoy

How much running is too much?

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jan1406

I put on weight - is it muscle?

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trappo

Lateral Knee pain-HELP

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sandraharas

Medial knee pain and adductor's sore after running, any HELP!

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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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emmettcre

Track and Field...

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EnduranceRun

Training Fads

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emmettcre

How do I improve the strength in my legs?

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emmettcre

Why are my abs not showing?

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EnduranceRun

Nervous twitch - Shoulder

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alpanarao

How much can I swim with a Tennis Elbow?

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anne28

Intense knee pain caused from telemark skiing?

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josiemay57

What nutrition do you recommend for rowing at a club competitive level

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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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zoe9127

What are the best exercises for improving strength as a road cyclist?

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skiboss

Surgery's

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lyssvchill

Abs?

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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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vici

Which excercises are best to tone legs after a spinal fusion?

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smcat

Does missing a few days of conditioning really hurt you?

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ben-64-ds

Milk

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fortressnz

Strength training for Swimmers

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madeofsteel

Describe a training cycle and periodization for bodybuilding?

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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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f5combo

Foundational Strength Exercises and duration.

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f5combo

What are optimal methods that can be apply to soccer?

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abbyadedoyin

Hi byan how can i become an athete?

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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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Anthony Reabel

How to treat an U13 ACL injury until they are prepared to operate?

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matt73

Is there a program out there for a player to develop speed?

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jusrockinout

Gymnastic routine...

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jusrockinout

The Squat...

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lpointer

Shoulder pain

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nate.magan

Diets/WorkOuts/any help for rugby?

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wardie2437

Will I lose fitness by cross training?

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prakasha

What is the right diet and exercises for swimming

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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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lchimi10

Preparation for snowboarding?

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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

Tips for sprint endurance?

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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

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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Athlete12

Osgood-Schlatter's

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thunder212

Netball Strength program

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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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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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jusrockinout

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

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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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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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pepemourinho

What changes of training and diet I should do?

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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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Harley_225

How to increase my vertical leap without paying?

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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

Leg Strength?

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Athlete12

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

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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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Mike10

I need advise on training intensity,load and quality

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nakicmarko

Can I get help with weight training for soccer players?

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sohaib.hassan

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

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pete_da_rove

Periodization for golf

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bereel

Is clenbuterol dangerous if taken only for 4 weeks

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wilhelmm

Lower back pain

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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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Daniel0

What do I do now & how?

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sroddx05

Which are the most effective strength and power tests?

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sirsmegcheese

What is the best diet for training at mostly high intensity?

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sudera

Swedish manoeuvres and Walt's SAS - video?

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Mark Edwards

Do you have a question for our community?

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Danny ODell

I feel selfish when I exercise before doing anything else

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Danny ODell

What do you mean by putting a check on the calendar?

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Danny ODell

Lifting doesn't make me happy anymore - why?

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Danny ODell

What can I do to get my shoulder working again?

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Danny ODell

Preparing for shoulder surgery?

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Danny ODell

What can I do to get the ROM back again?

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Danny ODell

Knee replacement preparation?

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Danny ODell

Lifting after surgery?

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Danny ODell

What are mirror muscles?

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Danny ODell

Leaning back in military press...

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Danny ODell

Why are the rotaters cuff muscles so important?

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Danny ODell

What are the rotator cuff muscles?

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Danny ODell

What is the advantage of doing hammer curls?

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Danny ODell

Should I curl the bar?

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Danny ODell

How do I stop my butt coming up before the bar moves in the squat?

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Danny ODell

Can I drop into the bottom position on the squat?

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Danny ODell

Bouncing when squatting?

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Danny ODell

What is the ACL?

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Danny ODell

Is it bad to have my knees come together when I start the squat?

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Danny ODell

Why do my knees close up when I start back up from the squat?

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Danny ODell

Is it bad to go deep in the squat?

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Danny ODell

Can I add 15 pounds to my bench press in four months?

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Danny ODell

How to win contests?

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Danny ODell

How do I check my posture?

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Danny ODell

How can I keep my hands healthy?

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Danny ODell

How fast should you squat?

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Danny ODell

Bench press technique...?

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Danny ODell

Bench press confusion...

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Danny ODell

What are the most important exercises for the beginner to do?

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Danny ODell

What piece of gear should I buy first?

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Danny ODell

What would be a good set up for my home gym?

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Danny ODell

Where can I buy lifting equipment?

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Danny ODell

Where do I learn more about lifting and strength?

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Danny ODell

I don’t have heat in my weight room, how do I stay warm when I lift?

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Danny ODell

What comes next after a contest?

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Danny ODell

What can I do to get back my normal range of motion?

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Danny ODell

I just had knee surgery - how do I maintain my cardio fitness?