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You can get comparable results, yes, but training without access to a squat rack and other equipment you tend to find only in a gym requires having to go about it in a COMPLETELY different way. Simply adapting a barbell program to dumbbells won't cut it.

It was visible when I was heaviest weight of 335 lbs

No that is supposed to come after new year

As far as I know none of the Polar HRMs can directly link with MFP. The only exception is the smartphone app that links with the bluetooth chest strap.

Bumping this old post of mine to see if anyone plays. Been having a blast and joined a clan. Well, I supposed "clan" isn't the right use of the word in this game. It's out of beta now.

If you enjoy bodyweight training more you should stick to it. But if you want to see results you need to use progression, by that I mean as you get stronger you need to find ways of increasing the difficulty of the exercise itself--not simply adding more reps. With bodyweight training that means progressing to variations…

In my experience, no. Not moderate exercise, anyway. Higher intensity work, though, very much so.

I've been on the site about a year and a half now, and if there's one thing I've learned, it's to stay off the forums in January and February. What bothers me the most about it is the fact that so much "Resolutioner" stress can be avoided by using the search feature.

Currently loving Mechwarrior Online for PC. If anyone else plays, add me. In game name ContingencyPlan.

Spoken like somebody who has absolutely no clue about the medical end of things. Joints CAN be overstressed. Obese people should NOT be doing high impact work. Their knees can't take it.

There's a lot of jumping in Insanity and there's no way to modify it to reduce impact without compromising the integrity of the program. You could modify it but at that point you would get much more out of a program designed for your current fitness level. It is not recommended for anyone who is obese or significantly…

A way shorter more concise version of what I said =)

If I had to pick I'd say CyberPowerPC or iBuyPower but to be honest very few people who use their PCs for gaming would use any of these. Almost all of them build their own (which is relatively easy) or have someone build it for them. Unless you want a laptop, in which case the only one that really makes gaming capable…

It's a standard MMORPG type game like WoW but with a stronger emphasis on instanced content (like Guild Wars). One of the biggest differences about it vs. DC Universe Online (its main competitor and the other big superhero focused MMORPG) is that you don't create your own character. You use popular Marvel Comics…

Pretty much that. Following DVD workouts exclusively is the bane of people who have reached that point.

Point is, it's very easy to lose motivation when you no longer have a goal. Goals are what keep you motivated. And you have to keep setting them. Once you're at a weight you're happy with, the only thing you can really continue to set goals for is performance related athletic gains. Unless you want to become a…

I went through the same thing. I lost 135 lbs and reached my goal. After I did i gained back almost 10 lbs. The reason is because you no longer have specific goals you're trying to reach. The best thing to do once you reach that point is keep setting goals, but your goals should revolve around FITNESS gains rather than…

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The Jillian Michaels Whey Protein is actually rebadged Pure Protein brand. It is... decent enough for what it is, but you would be much better off buying a more reputable brand that you can get from supplement stores in 5 lb tubs. Much cheaper and much better quality. Regarding Body By Vi, it's basically a big scam/MLM…

ASAP. Should have started already. Seriously I never understood where this idea that you have to wait until AFTER youve lost weight before you start. Makes absolutely NO sense whatsoever.

Generally speaking it's unnecessary to do exercises that focus specifically on the abs when your workouts incorporate functional strength movements such as the squat and deadlift since those hit the core very, very hard. Because of that, if you DO want to, it's best to only do it once a week in order to ensure they get…

That's pretty much my opinion on the matter. If the way your family celebrates the holiday eats up your whole day, and you're taking time away from that to get a workout in, then that is not only douchey but a sign that you may be taking it to a level of obsession that is mentally/emotionally unhealthy. However, if you're…

Strongest - legs. Weakest - I want to say triceps specifically but really its the entirety of the "push" muscle group (chest, shoulders, triceps). I struggle with keeping good form on exercises that focus on those muscles, even with lighter loads.

Absolutely genius way of getting out out of being the one who has to do it next year.

If your thanksgiving plans revolve around a dinner and that's it, and you have the luxury of being able to treat the morning like any other Thursday morning, go right ahead. But if your family plans for Thanksgiving are all day long and you're ditching them for a portion of it to get a workout in, then yeah. That's a…

Programs like Stronglifts generally place a strong emphasis on actually resting on your rest days. Doing that kind of running more or less prevents the kind of rest you would need when doing heavy squatting 3x/week.

Trust me Suspension trainer or sandbags =P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcVJKXkFVk0 Suspension trainer. I use it. I love it.

Get a suspension trainer. Trust me. About $80 and its all you need. It does WONDERS for it and is a great alternative for weights, MUCH better than resistance bands. Sandbags are another great option.

When I took the Motorcycle Safety Foundation beginner skills course and realized how much my obesity was affecting whether or not I could learn to ride a sporty motorcycle well. This was in fall 2008. I didn't really start to make good on it though until late spring/early summer 2009.