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Forearm pain on non lifting days
Hey there, I have been lifting for about a month now and noticed something very strange. I'd mostly like your feedback on the issue and also like to know how those who are affected by the same issue treat it. During lifting in the gym, I don't feel any pain in my forearm at all. However, on days that I don't go to the gym…
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As a beginner, should I bulk, cut or recomp?
Hey there, as the title suggests, I'm looking to get into going to the gym and doing some resistance training. I have found a good program for beginners, but am struggling on adjusting my calories. To give you a slight backstory, I lost nearly 30 lbs of weight doing only cardio in the last year or so and would like to gain…
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Best way of fixing running posture
I recently started running and have already seen massive improvements in my stamina. Before I could barely run for 3 minutes together but now, I can run for a solid 10 minutes with proper pacing. The problem comes with my shoulder, which starts to hurt after a few minutes of running and the pain gets worse and worse the…
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How do you handle thigh chafing?
This question is aimed mainly at all of you runners. Being a beginner in running, I started out in winter when it was cold outside and the sweating wasn't as bad. With the summer months approaching, I have started to sweat way more, especially between my thighs. This causes them to rub together, resulting in chafing (at…
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Is exercising 7 days a week too much?
Hey there, I have been building a new workout routine for myself since I have recovered from my injury and am able to do it again. After asking the doctor, he said I can exercise as much as I want as the injury has fully healed. I'd like to go to the gym to lift weights 4 times a week (which is standard for most routines)…
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Anyone with blood pressure issues after weight loss?
Hi there, I have been having this issue with my blood pressure and would like to know if any of you have similar experiences. After losing a lot of weight (nearly 60lbs), I am having major problems with my blood pressure being very low. This shows when for example I am laying on the bed and then stand up, I get very…
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Muscle soreness after any form of exercise
Hey guys, for the last month or so, I have committed to exercising at least 3-4 times a week (be it walking, running, basketball or just some bodyweight exercises). The thing is, it doesn't matter how long the duration of the exercise is, how intense it is or if it is the first exercise of the week with 4 rest days before…
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Supplements & body weight exercises OR gym pass?
Hey guys, I know this question might sound stupid but it's been a real problem for me. I have decided to start working out to do a body recomp (after losing a ton of weight last year) and gaining some muscle mass. The thing is, I am currently a student who doesn't earn much money and I could either afford a monthly gym…
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Are exercise applications any good?
Hey there! As I am trying to build a new workout routine to use throughout the year (part of my new year's resolutions), I have thought of workout apps (such as 30 Day Fitness Challange). I'd like to know your experience with them (if anyone got any results) and if you have any you'd like to recommend. I should probably…
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Looking for a simple body weight program for body recomp
Hey, one of my new year's resolutions was to finally get my BF% in order. As far as I understand, I need to eat at maintenance and have some kind of routine where I do exercises to gain muscle. Now the problem here is, I really dislike going to the gym (prefer doing exercises at home 100%) and I also don't have money to…
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What cardio do you do during the winter?
Hey there! I have been wanting to shake things up when it comes to my cardio (getting a bit bored on the elliptical) and I am interested what you guys do during winter (since exercising outside is a tad more difficult)? Any suggestions / experiences welcome!
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Rounded shoulder correction exercises
Hey there! A bit of a backstory, I had gyno surgery a little over a year ago and while the results are excellent, living with gyno for nearly 20 years took a toll on my posture. I have significantly rounded shoulders and I have decided to fix it. I was wondering if anyone has any experience in this field and could help me…
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How effective is walking as cardion between weight lifting sessions?
Hey guys, I have been recently getting into weight training and decided to do weight 3x a week, 2x a week cardio and 2x a week rest day. Due to my injury, I am not able to run or practice on the elliptical, and I can't ride my bike during the winter, so I am looking for new ways of cardio exercise. How effective is walking…
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Am kinda lost and not sure how to continue...
Hey there, to first give you a bit of a back story, last year (so in 2017) I lost nearly 40 lbs with a proper diet, lots of exercise (too much) and the help of the wonderful people in this community. I finally felt happy with my weight and even wanted to start with some weight lifting to gain some muscle definition. As I…
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How accurate is the BMR calculation on this site?
Hey there, I'd like to find out what my BMR is without including exercise (e.g. sedentary activity). I have tried different online calculators, and each shows a different number, but the one on MFP has the biggest difference. How accurate is it and how could I get the most accurate BMR calculation?
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Has anyone had any success with the NerdFitness beginner body weight workout?
Hey there, I am looking for a bodyweight program and found this one on the recommend post. The thing is, looking at it, it looks so simple and just don't know if it's that effective... Does anyone have any experience with this program? Thanks
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Any tips for keeping maintenance while doing recomp?
Hey guys, I have hit a weight I am comfortable at and would like to do a recomp to lose some BF and gain some muscle instead. People on the forum have suggested that I do weight + keep my calories at 0 (or maintenance). The thing is, this is extremely hard, especially if you don't cook yourself. For example, when cutting,…
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Looking for a good bodyweight program for recomp
Hey guys, I recently decided to go on a recomp after losing nearly 40 pounds and now sitting at comfortable weight. Since I dislike gyms and would like to work out at home, I am looking at a bodyweight work out. The thing is, most of the ones I look at on this forum aren't really suited for beginners, and I need for…
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Cut vs Body Recomposition vs Bulk
Hey guys, long story short, I lost around 38 pounds in the last year and have gotten myself to around 17-20% BF% (hard to estimate since the measurements can be quite inaccurate). I am currently 6'2 tall and 176 pounds heavy. I'd like to have a nice body with a flat belly (and possibly some abs) and I am not sure how to…
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Looking to get back into a routine and need some help
Hey guys! To give you a bit of background, I found this site when I had to lose weight due to health issues and I had no idea how to do it. It taught me everything about caloric deficits, tracking what you eat, macros and micros... and I managed to lose nearly 13 pounds super fast (probably too fast since it resulted in an…
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Cutting calories to lose weight while gaining muscle mass at the same time
Hey guys, been trying to lose some more weight (mainly to get to a comfortable spot I can stay at), but I'd also like to gain some muscle mass. I don't really get how I can both lose weight (so a calorie deficit) while gaining mass (which would from what I understand require a calorie sufficiency). Could someone help me…
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Busting some common diet, workout and weight loss myths
Greetings, my friends and I recently had a debate about healthy living, working out, diets etc. and we had a ton of arguments. A lot of 'myths' came up and I though it would be fun (and informative) if we try to bust them together :) I'd like you to not only say that a myth is true or not, but also why you chose that…
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Good workout to do in the morning?
Hey people, lately I have been trying to really develop my morning routine (waking up early, working in the morning, taking time for a nutritious breakfast) and I'd like to add some kind of exercise to get my blood flowing (and hopefully make it easier for me to start the day). What do you guys recommend? Keep in mind…
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Pain at the left side of my belly button going up nearly to my rib cage while running
Hello, I have come to you with another problem. While my hip pain has been diagnosed as severe tendon inflammation, I don't think this issue is related to it. I have had this aching, stabbing pain while running for the last half a year that has generally prevented me from running. I can normally start running, but after a…
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Should I use a home gym machine to make my chest exercises easier?
Hey there! To give you a bit of insight, I had gynecomastia surgery half a year ago and while the doctor approved I can start exercising again about two months ago, chest bodyweight exercises (for example push-ups) still feel really difficult, no matter how much I do them. I do have a multi-gym machine at home, and while…
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Does it even make sense to go to the gym if you don't have a healthy diet?
Hey guys, the title basically says it all and is meant for discussion on whether it is worth investing money into going to the gym if you have let's say an unhealthy or partially unhealthy (meaning you, for example, eat enough protein, but too much sugar) diet?
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Looking to gain some muscle definition at home, body weight or home gym device?
Hey guys, I have lost a lot of weight in the last year or so and I would like to gain some muscle definition (since my arms look like branches xD). I don't have money to go to the gym, so I am either opting for body weight exercises or use a multi station home gym device my brother has + some dumbells(picture bellow).…
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Thoughts about my workout plan
Hey guys, since my summer break is coming up, I have made a little workout plan that I will hopefully follow in the next two and a half months. I tried to spread the workouts throughout two days, with one day off after the two-day cycle. To get the exercises I need, I use an app on my phone called Home Workout that quite…
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Can yoga help with pain relief?
I have been having constant hip & lower abdomen pain and the doctors can´t seem to figure out what is wrong. I was looking into alternative options and read somewhere yoga can help with pain relief. Is it true and if it is, how should I start? Any tips are appreciated Cheers!
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Gym Routine with an enthesopathy of the hip
Hey guys, since I have lost a ton of weight in the last year and a half and I feel like I am at a stable position in terms of weight at the moment, I´d like to hit the gym to gain a bit of muscle mass (or at least definition). The problem is, I have recently been diagnosed with an enthesopathy of the left hip, which for…
