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Creatine shortage
Is there a good (German) creatine monohydrate (99.??% creapure) anyone can recommend? I went to buy and read there is a shortage. Amazon sells a variety. Does anyone here take it? if so, what do you recommend?
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orthopedic surgeon advice on exercising with knee osteoarthritis
I have been following Dr. Luks on social media for a couple years now. This article seems complete. Enjoy. https://www.howardluksmd.com/knee/arthritis-knee/10-recommendations-to-thrive-with-knee-osteoarthritis/
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cut-or-bulk article
https://rippedbody.com/cut-or-bulk/
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To Lift or Not To Lift?
I say lift. And the reason for me is lifting can help with power, speed, endurance and strength in a sport. Heavy compound lifts have helped give me more power in tennis. Ball speed and jumping have increased when I lift heavy. Barbell Hip Thrusts have helped me with sprinting speed. I've noticed I am quicker on the court.…
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I want it all. Strength, speed, agility, endurance...
I want it all. Strength, speed, agility, endurance... So I'm thinking this: Tues/Thurs/Sat Compound Lifting Program (StrongLifts 5x5+ Hip Thrusts) (w/alternating days of Push-ups and Dips) Wed/Fri/Sat Run Long/Easy (Wed) Run Bleachers (Fri) Run Sand (Sat) 4 Days (Tues-Fri) of 30-40 minutes of bodyweight circuits and…
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What's your favorite sports sunscreen?
I have tried so many and still no favorite.
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Going to Costco for whey protein powder
I usually get Cytosport 100% whey protein powder. Is there a better/healthier product?
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Strong Curves equipment alternatives
The Glute Ham Developer is a piece of equipment in the Strong Curves program. I don't own it. But I have discovered simple versions using a foam roller. Straight-leg sit-up (p. 294): Hang your butt off a foam roller, extend your legs and brace your feet under something higher and secure. Back extension (p. 253): Turn over…
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Walking lunges with weights
I have been doing single-arm farmers walking lunges with a 15lb kettlebell. I do 28 walking lunges (each side) and 28 w/KB overhead (w/crunches between each) ending with KB swings. My question is, would it be better to hold a 10lb DB in each hand for the walking lunges? Or is the single-arm KB equivalent with better core…
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Am I really running faster on the street?
I am new to running and have been practicing form on the treadmill running at a pace of 5.4. I just mapped a couple of my street-runs from this past week and found I run faster (6.7) outside. I actually feel as though I run slower outside. What's up with that?
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Sprinting is so much better,
All you MFPers have made me want to run. And I suck at it! But, I'm learning. And, I am finding, jogging at a slow pace seems more painful on the shins than sprinting (treadmill or street). Am I right? What is your experience?