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Gym vs. Working out at home
I've decided I'm going to be cancelling my gym membership as soon as my contract ends because having to go to a gym to get my workout on is just too much trouble. The fact that I can only make it in during peak hours when you're waiting to use most of the equipment doesn't help. Commuting to the gym makes the act of…
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What do you do when you're a bit too "off" to workout?
You're getting ready to do the high intensity workout you planned. However, while doing your warmup, you notice your overall balance and coordination are a bit "off" today, and you're having a hard time keeping good form on exercises you normally don't have issues with. Do you scrap the workout? Modify it? Go lighter? Do…
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PC Gamers: What is your opinion on F2P/P2W?
Those of you who play PC games will know what I mean. Over the past few years there has been a growing trend of multiplayer online games which are free to download and free to play, but rewards people who engage in microtransactions (purchasing additional in-game items/content) with a competitive edge. In some cases (such…
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Rushfit vs. TapouT XT - My review/opinion/observation.
Did Day 1 of GSP Rushfit today. Comparing it to Day 1 of TapouT XT, here are my conclusions: Here are the similarities: 1. Both workouts emphasize core strength & stability over everything else, as is common with the current trend of "functional fitness." You can expect your abs to be feeling more sore than any other body…
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Five random facts about yourself
Please state (and keep it PG) 5 random facts about yourself. Nothing too personal or private, just the sort of thing that people would most likely never find out about you because it's too obscure to come up in normal conversation. I'll start. 1. I like to tie my shoe laces extremely tight, almost to the point of cutting…
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Mechwarrior Online?
Anyone play? It's KILLER! LOVING IT! Add me if you do, ContingencyPlan =) My only ride so far is a Hunchback HBK-4SP but it's done me good so far.
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Paleo-friendly Recipe Recovery tips?
In the past whenever I made something too spicy I would always attempt to recover the recipe and bring the spiciness back down to bearable levels by adding some sort of dairy-based product. Is there a paleo-compliant way of achieving this? Something you can add to the food which will help you recover the recipe from adding…
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Need help/advice from people who run with their dog.
Need help from dog owners: I am trying to get into the habit of going for runs with my dog (who has endless amounts of energy) but he doesn't respond well to conventional means of leash training as he seems to have an overpowering hunting/tracking prey drive while outdoors, so he runs ahead and wants to pull on the leash.…
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Can you use a foam roller if you can't feel it?
Is there a proper way of using a foam roller or getting benefit out of it if you can't feel it working?
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Why are Kawasakis so much cheaper to insure?
So I'm looking to sell my SV650 to upgrade to a full on supersport, and one thing I'm taking into account is insurance prices. While getting quotes from both Geico and Progressive I noticed that Kawasakis are MUCH cheaper to insure than other brands. The ZX-6R and ZX-10R supersports of any year from 2003 on up are 50-65%…
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Cardio with earplugs in?
Has anyone ever tried going through an intense cardio session of some sort with earplugs in?
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What workout DVD features the best warmup/cooldown sequence?
I work out at home and one area I fully admit to not paying as much attention to as I should is the warmup/cooldown sequence. In your opinion, out of all the workout DVDs you've done, which one features the most comprehensive warmup and cooldown sequences which aren't absurdly long? IMO I would have to say Rushfit for…
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How much should I ebay these jackets for?
I have a Scorpion All-In leather jacket and a Scorpion Stinger leather jacket that are both in pretty much brand new condition as I only wore them for a few months before they no longer fit due to my weight loss. Brand new they retailed for about $400. I picked them up on closeout for a little under $200 about two years…
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Favorite bodyweight exercise?
As much as I love playing with "toys" while working out (hey, what guy doesn't? lol), I have to admit that no weighted exercise, no matter how much weight was used, gives me the same feeling of accomplishment as dips. Do you have any bodyweight exercises that give you that same feeling? Which ones do it for you?
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Trying Again
Some time ago I tried the paleo diet. I stuck to it for about 3 months, only making exception for whey protein shake mix (and when eating out with the family, which is rare). I saw decent results from it over the course of those 3 months. My original reasons for doing it were because the paleo diet is very similar to a…
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Opinion on proper forum etiquette?
In your opinion, if someone has questions on an issue that was already addressed in an old thread (say, one that's more than a few months old), would it be more proper to necro the old thread by posting their concerns in that one or making a new topic? In my opinion I would rather see the old thread bumped back up. What…
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No idea how you runners do it.
I give up. I have no idea how you runners do it. I just tried going for a run on the only level stretch of road near me. I got .73 mile according to this app I downloaded before I started wanting to shoot myself and headed back home. Having to watch for cars constantly was seriously screwing with my mojo, and the impact of…
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Is EFI a must?
Looking to sell my SV650 and upgrade to something with more of an edge to it. I have a few potential bikes picked out, but one thing I'm on the fence about is whether or not EFI is a "must have." I've never owned an EFI bike, but I have experienced some fuel delivery issues when it wasn't "warmed up" yet and the weather…
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Introducing myself
Hi, I do not have ataxia but I have another neurological issue that hinders basic motor control, and I have to find ways to work around it. I am 32 and in Pittsburgh.
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Opinions on ICON brand riding gear?
My local dealership where I like to buy all my gear recently restocked their showroom so that the only sport-themed riding jackets they now stock are all ICON brand. I've never owned any ICON brand gear before other than a pair of boots which were comfortable and seem to be of good quality. Because I like the place I want…
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Heavy Lifting defined--MUST READ
The boards here are full of misinformation concerning "heavy lifting." People see the results that users such as LorinaLynn have had with "heavy lifting" programs and, without any knowledge of what actually constitutes heavy lifting, buy X DVD set that incorporates weights (ChaLEAN Extreme, P90X, Body Beast, Jillian…
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Battlefield 3 unplayable =(
So, BF3 has come out with a new expansion which will be their final one before BF4 is released. Everything looks good except for the fact that the game now (PC version anyway) is so full of hackers on every server that it's not playable. And because it's done clientside via directx manipulation there is nothing that can be…
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EVE Online
So, I recently re-upped my account after a year of inactivity on a 73m SP character. I was a jaded 0.0 player sick of the fact that I could not log on without devoting 3+ hours to game time minimum, which is why I left. Recently re-upped and enlisted in Gallente FW because I wanted to be able to get my PVP on without being…
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Android phone recommendations? (verizon)
In a little under a month I will be eligible to replace/upgrade my phone. Perfect timing too because mine is just about to call it quits on me. I want to stick with the Android operating system, I would prefer a large screen, and as much battery life as possible. I don't really do anything with it that is especially…
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NEED COMMUNITY INPUT ON EXPERIMENT WITH DVD WORKOUTS
I posted this "challenge" a few months back as an experiment but got no replies--guessing title was worded in a poor way. In any case... Beginning Monday I would like to attempt to perform an experiment integrating the training methods I have been using (namely sandbag and suspension training) in with a popular DVD workout…
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Selling my bike--What should I do?
Around the end of the summer I had to get surgery that put me out of commission, riding-wise, until after the cold weather had set in and I had to garage it for the winter. So my bike, which has been sitting since the summer, but was ridden daily up until then, is here in my garage, and was not adequately prepped for…
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Here you go... motorcycle related NSV
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/781826-nsv-to-end-all-nsvs-for-me-anyway I posted this in Success Stories. Figured it would pertain here as well =)
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Vegetarians/Vegans with high calorie goals--How?
I'm not one, but I have a few friends on my FL who are vegetarians and vegans who are struggling to meet their higher-than-typical calorie goals (2000+ a day) and could really use advice that involves alternatives to shoveling peanut butter into your mouth by the spoonful. Any suggestions? Everything they eat is naturally…
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Completely giving up on the gym
Because I live in a major urban area, and the only time I can actually get to the gym is during peak/prime time hours, I've grown to see the gym as something as a hindrance. A workout that should only take 30-45 minutes ends up taking about two hours because of time spent waiting for equipment to be free, and it's been the…
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NSV to end all NSVs (for me anyway)
For those of you who know me, you will know that getting my motorcycle, a Suzuki SV650, was also what started me on my weight loss kick. Being 335 lbs kinda works against you when learning to ride on a sporty bike... Anyway, after I reached a low enough point to be able to gauge what size I'll be when I'm done, I purchased…
