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Maybe you're eating too many calories?

First do a single-leg balance test - simply stand barefoot on a hard surface and raise 1 leg. Check if your foot caves in. Next check your lunge to make sure your leading foot is tracking forward, and not inward, which is less stable. Also check your lunge form on video, to make sure you're stepping out the proper…

The ab wheel for the sagittal plane, suitcase carries for the frontal plane, and single-arm press for the transverse plane. And of course deadlifts & squats for overall work. :+1:

New Balance shoes have a raised heel, which is intended for running, but it's actually not ideal for walking, because it prevents a smooth walking gait, which can cause joint stress & orthopedic problems over time. Good walking shoes have no raised heel (a zero "heel to toe drop"). Personally i walk in Vans-type shoes, but…

200 does seem high for average intensity exercise, so mention it to your doctor. Do you have anxiety issues? That can raise HR during exercise.

Presumably you've increased the weight and/or sets, so you might have done too much too soon. Try reducing the weight or number of sets involving elbow flexion. And yes, sleeping with the elbows tightly bent can cause sore elbows.

It's most likely ok if it's a proven program designed by a professional. If it's self-designed, maybe, maybe not.

Progress slower. For example, instead of increasing weight on 3 sets of a muscle group, increase on only 1 set each workout.

I would first try modifying your preferred workouts to your current abilities, like going slower or doing an easier version of the exercise (let us know if you need modification ideas). Maybe use a heart rate monitor to find the level that tires you and stay just below that. Also, consider doing short, frequent workouts,…

You've got your pic up, video isn't much different. Post them here. :+1:

You'll have some muscle growth, yes. You won't get huge, but you should look more "toned" & be stronger. Higher protein than that is more conducive to muscle growth/maintenance.

For planks, try them with your soles against a wall. Or use a yoga mat or rug. Slippery floors are great for doing mountain climbers with paper plates! Check youtube for other paper plate exercises. You should be able to do squats by raising the ball of your feet onto books, so the weight is your on your heel. You can hold…

Shoot an email to their corporate headquarters from their website. Last thing they want is bad publicity in the media for violating the law.

They probably increased fresh air ventilation too. Hooray for Covid. :+1:

Just want to say, try walking in shoes with no raised heel. Almost all athletic shoes have a raised heel, which creates a clunky walking gait, adding to joint stress and worsening orthopedic problems. Examples of good shoes include Vans, Altras, Keds, skateboard shoes, etc.

Strange exercise, but good for the posture muscles. Practice the movement in the air first. On the floor, keep your head & back aligned - don't jut your head forward or tilt it back. If you still can't do it, try it with your arms on a couch or stairs and lower body on the floor. If that doesn't work, just do bent-over…

Possibly.. or they could both be related to doing too much too soon.. especially if you were previously not very active. For now, i'd skip the jumping and the lunges.. although you can try light stationary lunges, which are a bit easier on the knees. Only if you stretch before you exercise, since it relaxes muscles that…

Tea is high in fluoride, and drinking that much can put you over the safe limit of fluoride, since it can cause health issues. More on that here: https://www.rdhmag.com/patient-care/patient-education/article/14033922/hidden-fluoride-in-tea-and-other-foods-and-beverages If you do drink a lot of it, i'd get organically grown…

If you're doing them correctly, your lower back is working properly, regardless of whether you feel it - which is not a good measure of effectiveness. If you're unsure of your form, post a video and the trainers here can check it.

No idea, but if you wait until gyms start opening up, used ones should be cheap on craiglist, facebook marketplace, etc. If that's going to be a long time, consider making your own with concrete. Instructions are on google & youtube. :+1:

Split squats are good to start with. Start with a few slow repetitions and see how you feel the next day. If they're too hard, put your front foot on a step. As you get stronger, hold on to a soup can to keep it challenging. Eventually include weighted stair climbs and goblet squats in your training. Let us know how it…

Self-designed strength programs are usually imbalanced due to a lack of exercise science knowledge, so it's best to follow a proven program designed by a professional, like one from the pinned post (look for the "Which lifting program.." link in it). Calf exercises aren't normally essential if you're jumping or sprinting,…

To prevent reinjuring it, i recommend wearing shoes with no raised heel. Over 90% of shoes have a higher heel than the forefoot, which increases twisted ankles due to the higher center of gravity and less lateral control. Examples of good "zero drop" shoes include Converse, Vans, Lems, etc. A non-spongy sole is best, with…

Joint pain is never normal. Usually these things are from doing too much too soon, or from wearing shoes that were self-chosen, as opposed to chosen by the staff at a good running store, after watching you run. If those don't apply to you, ask a doctor. In the mean time, i'd switch to a different activity. When you start…

1) Did a doctor give you clearance to exercise? 2) Did they tell you to avoid any activities? 3) What is your goal? 4) What was your exercise routine before the injury? Btw, how did you hurt your ankle?

If it's normal soreness and not an injury, what usually helps is to keep using the muscles lightly throughout the day, like a few bodyweight squats or climbing stairs each hour or two. Avoid staying motionless for long periods. If you still get it, reduce your workout length and increase slowly. Let us know how it goes.…

Most baby wipes contain a detergent, and detergents/soaps break the virus' coating, deactivating it. For this reason, i add a little dishwashing liquid to hand sanitizer.

You could have something called a hiatal hernia, which is basically where the stomach gets pushed up through the diaphragm, forcing acid up and out of the stomach. It's pretty common from weight gain, and yes, losing weight should help. In the mean time, try sitting with your legs wider so they don't squeeze your gut.

Try warming up first with a couple sets of split squats (stationary lunges). I agree that there's no need to touch the knee to the ground on a lunge.

I like Spenco Comfort insoles, because they're perfectly flat, with no lumpy areas. They're not smooth on top, but you can cut a piece of vinyl etc and glue or sew it on. The other thing is to switch to shoes with no raised heel. Almost all shoes are raised in the back, which puts more pressure on the forefoot, plus…