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Starting with rowing exercise
Good tidings MFP! I had a vision of Zen and often close my eyes and go to my Zen spot. Let me tell you about it... It's a dock that walks out to a misty lake and at the end of the dock is a simple wooden row boat as it cradles and rocks with the waters slow tide Since then I've taken up rowing in the gym to be fit for a…
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Need more friends on here!
Hey you! Wanna be friends? if you like the same stuff add me up so I can send you motivation on your journey! I am currently back into training for ironman triathlon and want to surround myself with that kind of energy! Soccer Cooking/Baking Chess Creative writing Movies Card games! Fishing Canoeing Hiking/Camping Reading…
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Flatbread Pizza!
Quick easy filling lunches, snacks or dinners! Naan Bread Tomatoes Sauce Mozza cheese Chedda cheese Green onions Mushrooms Baby Spinach Deli Cuts (optional your choice) I like to spice things up beyond normal recommended human dosage but throw down whatever hot sauce you got on top and it's good to go!
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Food Supply & Human Future
Hey MFP, Let's also discuss this topic casually, Given our rapid reproductive growth as a society and it's projection to hit over 10 billion population in "x" ammount of time, and the rate of deforestation and the slaughter of animals and the vicious cycle that society is handcuffed too, does food run out at some point?…
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Deadlift sore Hamstrings advice?
Any great tips on how to recover from sore hamstring. Did a round of deadlifts followed by sprints and soccer drills and I can't even walk or straighten out my legs!! What are some suggestions? I was reading that it might not* be a good idea to stretch because that could exacerbate the pain/discomfort Thanks MFP
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any VEGAN/Vegetarian people here? Need ideas for protein!
Hello, I recently decided to make a dietary shift towards more plant based diets in hopes to transition into a vegetarian or vegan diet. Recently, I am struggling to find adequate sources of protein but I know there are several foods loaded with this muscle building nutrient. I was hoping to hear your stories/ideas of what…
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How do I re spark my running motivation?
Hey MFP! So I used to be a frequent MFP participant and along with that I was very regular in my workouts while training for triathlon I was trainingg 4 to 5 days a week and multiple workouts per day from swim cycle combinations to run weight lift combos I had dropped down to 150 lbs but then sidelined with a lower back…
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New Boxing Studio!! HUGE caloric burn
Hey MFP, A new boxing studio opened up in Calgary AB (Canada) it's called rumble boxing!! Lemme just throw my recommendation out there to anyone curious and interested in a good cardio burn! These boxing studios are amazing! The class is basically like a spin class but with a heavy bag and boxing gloves and the duration is…
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VO2 Max Endurance Sports
Hello esteemed MFP Team! This discussion is about VO2 max workouts! Feel free to brag about your number (if it's 94 you are a god) or feel free to post a suggestion or scientific facts about VO2 Any suggestions or example workouts for training VO2 max would be welcome as well. Cheers MFP
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Pro Athletes & Sponsors
Hello esteemed MFP community! As I waste away on YouTube watching endless races, triathlons, marathons, Cycling, Track events, I notice a common theme. Brand names like Nike, Trek, PowerBar, Gatorade and many other sporting brands plastered across racing kits and apparell. It brings me to ask the question, how do these top…
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Abs & Core Exercise
Hello esteemed MFP community! What kind of abs & Core exercise do you do? I try my best to do a circuit after weight lifting for 30-60 minutes and I include the following if you find it useful try this maybe? ;) Russian Twists (med ball optional for additional weight) Shotguns Plank Spiderman Crawls Superman's Russian…
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Workout of the day?
Hello fellow MFP members!! Just curious as to what your workout of the day was today or what is your favorite workout even!? Today I had to go to my part time job and then I did a double swim totalling about 4km at a relaxed easy intensity! How about you? Cheers and have a great night ;)
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Steam Room / Sauna Benefits!?
Hello esteemed MFP friends, I'd like to discuss the infamous Sauna Sessions, their benefits and it's effectiveness in weight loss! By now most of us know the plethora of benefits offered by a 10-30 minute session in the Sauna. These benefits may include: 1.) Stress Relief / Induces Deeper Sleep 2.) Muscle Recover 3.)…
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Anybody go for a Sunday Run day?
Hello esteemed MFP community! Lots of runners save the MLR (medium long runs) for Sundays! Curious to see how many miles or km you ran on this fine Sunday! I did a short 2 miles at about 10min/mile with a surge at the end at about 7:30min/mile for about 1 minute. How about you?
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Common Stress Fracture Injuries
Hello esteemed MFP community! For educational purposes, I would love to start a discussion on stress fracture stories! How did you sustain the inury? Where was the stress fracture localized? What methods of recovery did you utilize? How long in duration was the recovery process before you could resume your sport of choice?…
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Friday Night Plans?
What are your typical Friday night plans? I've moved to a new city and need some new ideas! Tonight I might just kick back with Netflix and order some pizza and recover from my 3 hour cardio work out earlier today..
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Frustratio!!
Hello my dearest and esteemed MFP community, Recently I sustained a right foot injury which has been ongoing for a few weeks. I'm frustrated and the reason is I had just started revving up my training (running and cycling), feeling good, confident, getting more fit and then GOD lays the smack down on me and says, " Here,…
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Calling all Nutrition Specialists - Science Of Cheat Days?
Hello to my esteemed MFP community! Thank you for joining this discussion - the purpose today is to learn the science behind various types of "cheat" days. I would like to be educated on why some athletes have cheat days.. I would like to keep this thread as "SCIENTIFIC" as possible but not too scientific :) Meaning, what…
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Puking/Vomiting After Deadlifts?
Hello to my esteemed MFP community and thank you for joining this discussion. I would like to ask a question. Recently I viewed a video on Instagram which displayed a young female performing the deadlift exercise. During the exercise however, around full extension, she started to "get sick". I have observed this in many…
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Weight loss belly fat
What are some great ways that get rid of belly fat? I'm willing to do the work!
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Triathletes Hub
Lets start a discussion friends! All and everything there is to triathlon Nutrition tips Workout Plans Balancing Life and Friends and Family Training Plans Upcomin Races or Goals to race I am currently training for my first Ironman Canada in 2017 and I have allocated essentially two years to build a foundation (base) to…
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RUNNERS & MTSS - Shin Splints Healing Methods
Hey there fitness friends! Much love to you all and hope you are having fun out there achieving your fitness goals whatever they may be! I would like to dedicate this post to new and veteran runners who are experiencing or have experienced the deadly Shin Splint :( :( A brief overview: Medial Tibialis Stress Syndrome or…
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My breakfast today
Hey there my fitness Pal and even the Fitness FREAAAAKS!! ( I saw this guy going bananas on two 100lb dummbells today and just thrwing them around like bananas in fact. My entry today is actually about Breakfast! First a bit of background information! I am a mid twenties young man and about 151lbs soaking wet. I am…
