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  • This whole thread makes me /facepalm. The general health guideline is that ANY FLUID that is NON-ALCOHOLIC is considered towards your "8 glasses of water per day". It is FLUID INTAKE your body needs to remain HYDRATED. Your body DOES NOT CARE if it is juice or tea or flavoured water or piss in a glass AS LONG AS YOU HAVE…
    in Does your 8 glasses of water have to be water??! Comment by ardrigh May 2012
  • I have to agree with post above, 138/85 is borderline, and your exercise and weight loss should bring that down closer to 'normal' limits - unless you have family history of high blood pressure. I am in a similar position (similar BP readings), and have declined BP meds because I want to work on lifestyle changes first. BP…
    in sudden blood pressure drop Comment by ardrigh May 2012
  • You should start on alternate days, strength and cardio. You should have a rest day in between strength work. Start off small, since you have high blood pressure, I recommend a rest period if you have headaches or feel dizzy. Best to stop than end up with health problems. And drink lots of water!
    in What strength exercises should I start with? Comment by ardrigh May 2012
  • Press-ups, sit-ups, squats. The most basic, you can do anywhere any time, for free. You only need yourself. Try working through the Hundred Push Up Challenge, the Two Hundred Sit Up Challenge, and Two Hundred Squats Challenge. Build your base strength before you commit to a gym or anything. http://hundredpushups.com/…
    in What strength exercises should I start with? Comment by ardrigh May 2012
  • You say he is just starting to do a 5K run, and has problems with his knee. How much running does he normally do, how much does he weigh, and more importantly, how good is his running style? Heel strike is a common cause for running injuries, and poor technique and/or bad pair of running shoes may be the main problem, and…
    in Major heel pain after running Comment by ardrigh April 2012
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