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Bike computers, like Garmin, have an incident detection system that may help you if you fall off your bike or if someone intentionally knocks you off your bike. There was an incident around 10 years ago near where I live when a man intentionally drove his car into a woman who was jogging along the side of the road in order…

Just use the Bas rutten audio tapes. They're on YouTube. Here's one for example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elGKSQ9hi2Y

Concept2 SkiErg. One of these things can be used standing or seated. If you can find one to use, it's a great cardio option for you.

In my opinion, you have a better chance of convincing a drug addict to give up drugs than you have of convincing most people to radically change their relationship to food. But if they're open to advice, I think it's a good idea to break it down into manageable chunks rather than forcing it all on them at once. After all,…

I have one but I don't use it anymore. I felt like the thing was going to shake my whole house apart. Understand that this is a heavy bag and not a speed bag. It's also pretty hard on your joints especially your hands. you have to wrap your hands before every workout, and wear padded gloves. You can get a good workout…

That happens to me. I have to work out in the mornings (unless I'm just doing a light, recovery workout). About all you can do is learn how your body reacts to various exercise intensities. I've found some light workouts are OK in the evening, but all real workouts that have a training effect are only tolerable in the…

Small sets all throughout the day. Some people call it 'greasing the groove". Take the time (a couple of weeks) to gently and gradually work your way towards full range of motion. No pain necessary. I like pushup handles/bars because I have wrist problems, but they're not necessary if you can go all the way down without…

Did you cast your own barbells (the things in the background)? They look hardcore and cool.

Walk every day of the week but one. It may be a good idea, if you feel like you're overdoing it, to schedule alternating heavy days and light days. If you're still feeling fatigued, replace a light day with some easy cross training activity. Like this: H,L,H,L,H,L,R (heavy, light, rest). The heavy days are where you get…

Here are some videos that compile a no-frills compendium of core exercises. They're by a trainer for the usa rowing international team, and feature elite athletes. No adverts, or extraneous junk to distract you. Beginner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVH4VxT4j80&t=13s More advanced:…

More cushion is better than less for core work. I also have a pair of knee/elbow pad things and a tailbone pad. Everything helps imo.

Heat increases your heart rate, so if you depend on a heart-rate monitor for cues about your exercise intensity, you may not get the training effect you're after. The so-called heart rate zones need to shift upward when you're hot.

Try faster cadence / shorter stride length

Deck of cards workout may suit you. Choose your own movements. Increase the number of cards as fitness improves. You have to be a self- starter or it won't work.

I like rowing, so that's my vote. Plus, like swimming, rowing is a full- body power- endurance exercise, unlike running and biking which are muscular- endurance exercises

Eat half an avacado or some other calorie- dense food. Double check that you're not shorting yourself of some essential nutrients.

It's super- addictive. The only thing that works for me is not buying any. But now I drink like 8 cups of coffee per day. I guess I still have unresolved food/ drink issues. 😀

If you're overweight, use trekking poles. Mobilize every day and stretch several times per week

I've given up trying to exercise close to bedtime. I either get it done before noon, or I reduced the intensity and scold myself.

I can't bend my wrist either. But I can do knuckle pushups no problem. In the past, if I had to do a lot of knuckle pushups, I would wear impact-resistant gloves that protect the knuckles. But I found that gloves are not really necessary unless I'm on concrete or something like that. Pushup bars are a great option for you,…

It tastes better than it looks.

Medium-rare lamb t-bones, green beans, Quinoa, Dr. Pepper. Wish I could cut down on the sodium a bit.

Hopefully they have some low- impact classes you can attend. As for life impact cardio machines, I'm partial to the rowing machine.

Staying motivated is tough. It's better to be disciplined (but speaking for myself, that's even tougher). I've found that I can get myself motivated by starting a new sport or exercise activity (perhaps some short-term seasonal thing). I maintain my fitness and nutrition needs if I keep my mind on getting better at some…

2 lamb chops with rosemary, paprika-roasted potatoes, and green beans (and a dr. pepper). About a thousand calories :s but I had room for it in the daily allotment. I think I need a bigger plate.

When I tried creatine, many years ago, I would awaken in the middle of the night with pain in the tibialis anterior compartment. It wasn't to bad, but my daily dose wasn't very high. You can search for 'compartment syndrome creatine' for info.

For cardio, get a heart rate monitor so you can exercise at a reasonable intensity without wearing yourself out too quickly. When your heart rate starts to get a little too high at the point where you feel like you can't carry on a conversation, just reduce your exercise intensity a bit until you get your breath back. That…

That's great news! Quitting is nerve- wracking but really gets you excited about your health and future. When I quit smoking, the first year was rough - I would think about cigarettes multiple times per day. The second year, I still thought about cigarettes at least once per day. But thankfully, by the third year, I was…

There was a time when I did a lot of walking, and it definitely paid off in terms of calorie burn. But the time requirements were prohibitive. These days, walking is not my sole form of exercise. I walk once or twice per week, just to maintain my walking fitness. I wear a lightweight backpack (total weight 5-7 kilos)…

Those seats are brutal. Get a seat pad; it won't end the pain completely, but it'll help. Technique is of paramount importance. Improving your technique will allow you to do that. The training plans I've found online prepare you for racing, rather than focusing on general aerobic fitness and fat-burning. An alternative to…