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jriepp

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

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robb_evans

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

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grr

How do you train for a second marathon soon after running one?

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adschonken

Lower Abdominal/groin injury - still pain after 6 weeks,

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klutzy_kris

What are good supersets for improving races of 800, 1500, and 3000m.

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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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zhoenyx

Training / Rest schedules..

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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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tan_skillings

1st Marathon, need help training

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tan_skillings

Does anyone have any advice for offseason wrestling training?

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mclarke0600

Half Marathon, full effort

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shannonchristie

What things can i do to improve my high jump?

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shannonchristie

What does "Whey Protein" do for you?

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payall

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

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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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shannonchristie

Volleyball

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Stuart68

beach body for a 40yr old

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fegz

breaking 50 seconds in 400m

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sandraharas

Masters Recovery?

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muzzbuzzbee

i am trying to bulk up

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jpabsmania7

800m

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Focus135

How do i get my athlete to relax when he runs?

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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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NathanRow

How do I improve my Rowing Performance

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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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hymyzimolo

may you send to me a training schedule for 3000m and 1500m.

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jan1406

Body fat %

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chadowens17

What is the difference between oxygen uptake for adults and youth?

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kheff1

How can i strengthen my IT band?

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Russ Anteronen

How long and intense should sprinter workouts be?

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accelerate308

Does landing on your toes add to speed and make the landing softer?

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accelerate308

Does tilting your upper body forward add to your running speed?

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accelerate308

Does pushing into the ground harder toss you higher or forward faster

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ben-64-ds

Rugby

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nh8479

Gait and long distance running

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stamina82

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

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bikerchick

Ironman training

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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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EnduranceRun

Sauna and Blood volume

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EnduranceRun

Growth Hormone and sleep

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Heila

How can I train to prevent Achilles tendinites - training programme;

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anne28

Are speed workouts harmful?

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nh8479

Interval Training?

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anne28

How to train for a downhill marathon?

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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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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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davidlee1711

What can you do in an overtrained state to remedy the position?!

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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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collinswimmer

What muscles do you use when doing the butterfly stroke?

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TheOrienteer

Is there anything as good as the old Ralgex stick?

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grumpy59

Masters training near Rugby....

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ibmrwoolley

Sprint faster

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Arnie77

Looking for brief information on types of training.

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grumpy59

Breathing and Stomach problems.....

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grumpy59

Incorporating swimming into weekly triathlon training....

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grumpy59

Interval Training for Triathlon's

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rchaturvedi

Whats the effects of bow shape legs?

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hqaptc-trganalyst5

Weight Training for Squash

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jusrockinout

I need information on pole vaulting...

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jerome9999

Are the eas myplex drinks good?

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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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lchimi10

Whats everyones views on the use of ice baths?

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runman

Does tilting your upper body forward add to your running speed

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runman

Does pushing into the ground harder toss you higher or forward faster?

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madeofsteel

Describe a training cycle and periodization for bodybuilding?

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joe.ironhorse

Any ideas on how to loosen muscles without strenuous stretching?

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jusrockinout

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

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oteate

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

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f5combo

What are the most effective sprinting exercises/drills for beginners?

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Alex S

BASES, UKSCA NSCA

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f5combo

Football Perfomance I and II

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f5combo

Periodisation for Soccer

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f5combo

What is the best process of training techniques for soccer?

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f5combo

What are optimal methods that can be apply to soccer?

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rahremac

How long and what yardage should a high school swimmer taper?

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abbyadedoyin

Hi byan how can i become an athete?

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lpointer

Will cardio everyday take away from muscle mass growth?

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mjhgordon@hotmail.com

Des resting heart rate affect your performance?

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jerome9999

What happens if you use 100m 200m shoes

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jusrockinout

Powerlifting and Olympic Lifting?

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kenneth.roan

Whats the best speed training for sprints

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kenneth.roan

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

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mwladecki

Lifting during football(soocer) season

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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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nate.magan

Diets/WorkOuts/any help for rugby?

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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

Would a jogger squat more...

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jusrockinout

Do chair/bench dips work the rhomboids?

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jusrockinout

How can I perform pulldowns?

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EmmaSymon

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

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lchimi10

What is the best way to gain coaching qualifications in football?

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lchimi10

Preparation for snowboarding?

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riz0620

Supplementation to prevent upper respiratory infections?

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Athlete12

Tips for sprint endurance?

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apuccetti

Training for a swimmer with an injured shoulder?

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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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jure.sterbucl

12 weeks of resistance trainig - results

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lacruz72

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

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lchimi10

Any Good Proprioceptive exercises?

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jpabsmania7

800m training

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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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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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curly11

Groin strain... ongoing

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Does sweating or not sweating determine a good workout?

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danutman

Looking for a 10 week training program for sprinters.

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illuminatidinesh

How to increase performance in your sport?

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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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siddi.ek

Does anybody know's some good badminton drills?

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thunder212

Ankle Rehabilitation

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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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islandsoul_heart77

how much is too much?

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jon-page

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

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toe23cfc

I play a sport called gaelic, I need power speed an agility?

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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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fgelinas

Type 1 diabetes

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omarham007

How to plan annual judo training?

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bereel

Is clenbuterol dangerous if taken only for 4 weeks

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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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annerien08