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Supplents discussion: CLA, L-Carnitine, HMB
Hi all, Just wondering if anyone has any solid information on whether any of these supplements really work. Like most supplements, since they aren't FDA-approved, the language really couldn't lack more conviction: using this 'may promote' <insert goal, like reduce fat/build muscle> 'when combined with a reduced calorie…
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For those who've been in it for 4+ months... questions
Hi folks, I'm in month 3, and I love the program. I have some questions for folks who've been at it longer than I have. 1. How long have you been doing 5x5 (to provide context for your answers to the other questions) 2. Have you switched to 3x5 yet? If so, when did you switch? 3. How long do you rest between sets? 4. How…
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Rrrrrrrr... DOCTORS!
Venting about the incompetence of mainstream medicine... a friend of mine had a full physical yesterday. He's 5'9" tall and weighs 190lb. His body fat (measured in the doctor's office with calipers) came in at 10.8%. By all accounts, that's pretty good. He's a lifelong athlete, and in his upper 40's. And his doctor tells…
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No room for presses - can you do them sitting?
I've just acquired a squat rack - not a full power rack, but I'm just starting, so I should get at least 6-12 months out of it before I need to upgrade to a full power rack. Put it in my garage (cliche, I know...), and started my 5x5 program today. Now the bad news... there ain't no way I'm going to have enough head room…
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Deadlift and Pendalay row height?
I'm just starting out and I need a way to raise the barbell off the floor a few inches for deadlifts and rows, since I'm not using 45's yet. Any recommendations?
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Paul Krugman on healthcare - some facts, for a change!
Sorry, can't help myself - feelin the need for a bit of rabble rousing... http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000101427&play=1
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Best protein powder?
Just wondering which protein supplements folks have allegiance to, and why. What do you look for in a protein powder?
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Measureing calories burned while swimming?
I've seen a few people post really amazing calorie burns from swimming. I realize that swimming is generally considered an incredible exercise that works the whole body, and no one has anything bad to say about swimming - myself included. But I'd like to know how you can actually measure the calories burned while swimming.…
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Calorie intake while on P90-X
Hi folks, I'm on P90-X, and I'm noticing some improvements in my conditioning, but not in my weight. My body recomp might be improving, since I'm strong and have better endurance than when I started, and I have lost a few pounds. Here's my question: I'm trying to gather simple data from others who have done P90-X in an…
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Lifting weights & calorie reduction
So, we all know that if calories out exceed calories in, we lose weight; and vice versa. Well here's a question.. since it's generally agreed upon that I can't gain muscle mass while in a calorie deficit, what *does* happen to skeletal muscle during a resistance training regimen and restricted calories? Sure, in theory,…
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Ever had lunch just sorta sneak up on you?
So here's an argument for logging your food *before* you actually eat it. Went out to lunch today with a friend at work, and thought to myself, "I am gonna do this right - keep it to under 400 calories, good carbs and lean protein." Well, best laid plans, right? I ordered a chicken caesar salad with no croutons, dressing…
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Fasting: how, how much, how effective, how often, etc.
All, Just wondering about peoples' experience with fasting... here are a few things to think about: - How much of it have you done, and what sort of durations are we talking about? - How frequently/regularly have you/do you fast? - What sort of results have you (or have you not) attained through the practice? - What do you…
