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Upper back/shoulder pain when cycling
I am working on increasing my cycling distances but am running into cases of pain in the upper back/shoulder area on longer rides. I have a properly fitted bike as far as I can tell (road bike that was professionally fitted for me) so I think this is just from being in that position too long. Is this more of a posture…
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Best machine for bench strength?
I work out the majority of my muscle groups regularly but want to increase my overall bench press strength (just a personal goal). When I work out alone I avoid the bench since I dont have a spotter so what is the best overall exercise I can do to mimic that motion and work those muscle groups? (I assume its a chest press…
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Injury questions with a medial meniscus tear
So I have been diagnosed with a medial meniscus tear, one that will not heal and requires arthroscopic surgery to clean up to at least slow the damage I do to it. Was told biking is fine which is good but also that "your triathalon/running days should be behind you" and if I continue to run as much as I have I will need a…
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Runners knee (i think) and what to do about it?
I am fairly fit and run regularly (at least I used to). I have ran races and in addition I bike and swim so am used to exercise. A few weeks ago I ran my fastest 10k and felt fine but the next day I attempted to run a few miles on the treadmill and had to stop at the 1mi point because of severe pain in my right knee.…
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Calorie management
I have a question for the dietitians and general folks in the know. Given my calorie allowance of about 1700cals I find that most days i have quite a bit left by the end of the day (at least 200-300 not including the "bonuses" i get for working out). I know eating late can be a death sentence but under-eating isnt good…
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Effectiveness of walking over time
Quick question for someone in the know. In addition to the various other exercises I have a treadmill desk and walk while I work (3-4 hrs a day). My question is the treadmill (and RunKeeper) tell me I have burned 500 calories (lets say for example). I have been at this for months so wouldn't the amount of calories I burn…
