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  • Depends on what you want to order whether or not it would be preferable to order online. I'm partial to Amazon.com because of selection and price. I'm also a Prime member so I get free 2nd day shipping on everything I order. ****'s Sporting Goods has good pricing but I'm not sure if you can order online. Shoe wise, I've…
    in Recommend good online stores for running and fitness gear? Comment by Sycoholic January 2013
  • In the morning before breakfast its believed youre burning fat and not food youve eaten. However for me it means i have a limited time because im having to get to my job. Also, if you sleep late you miss your workout. I like the afternoon because it allows me to leave the gym when my workout is done as some days you might…
    in When do you exercise? Comment by Sycoholic January 2013
  • Have your husband stand behind you while you put your feet above his knees with him holding your ankles. You can then push with your legs to "assist" yourself. This is sort of how we did them in basic training. You can also try jumping pull ups. You jump to assist yourself. Good in a cardio routine.
    in Pull up for beginner Comment by Sycoholic January 2013
  • Just an fyi, if youve passed out from heat before it means youre more likely to again. Standing in line? Did you have your knees locked? Thatll do it. Soldiers standing in formation do it. Lock their knees and a few minutes later theyre waking up on the floor.
    in Over heating Comment by Sycoholic January 2013
  • Do leg exercises such as curls, extensions on a machine. Otherwise you have to let the muscles rest to heal. You can a brace to help support it in the meantime. Soak it in hot water with epsom salts will also help it heal faster. Ibuprofin may help pain and is anti-inflammatory. I also like Tiger Balm and Aspercreme for…
    in Need exercise ideas with a sore ankle Comment by Sycoholic January 2013
  • Muscle memory... train how we fight. You need to practice those tasks or find a way to simulate them. If i need to increase push ups per se, i can weight train til my arms fall off. However if i dont do push ups i wont make my goal. Muscle memory. Do they have a practice day for the test? I know my local f.d. did for the…
    in Need to gain strength! Comment by Sycoholic January 2013
  • Im currently watching what i eat in an attempt to drop body fat but have been lifting heavily at the gym. I fluctuate in about a 5lb qindow. I doubted i was losing any fat until i measured myself. I lost 2" around my belly! You need to get a baseline of measurements and recheck them about every two weeks. Building muscle…
    in weight gain after starting couch to 5k? Comment by Sycoholic January 2013
  • Foam rollers are nice. Rest and elevate. Do low impact exercises until theyre healed. They can be caused by the wrong running shoes, i.e. worn out, improperly fitted, cheap, etc. Taking on too much mileage too quickly will cause this too. You have to go easy and maybe consider a very cushioned shoe such as a Brooks Ghost…
    in Shinsplints Comment by Sycoholic January 2013
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