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Is 5x5 enough?
I've been doing cardio to lose weight and now find myself in the 'skinny fat' catagory. I have started doing the 5x5 program three times per week...but is it enough? Should I be doing more isolation work or are compound exercises enough to firm me up (particularly my core).
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When to replace running shoes used for non-impact cardio?
When I do my normal cardio routine of walking/running my rule of thumb has been to always replace by 400 miles because I'm usually terrible at sensing that a running shoe is doing damage to me until it's too late and I have an injury. However, an ankle injury has had me confined to the elliptical for the past month. I've…
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Weighted bars at gym?
I'm new to the gym and have been noticing a bunch of weighted, foam covered bars in the women's workout area. Just wondering how to use them...if they are as effective as using barbells (which are not in the women's area)...and if any of you have seen results with using them? I have to admit they are not as intimidating as…
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Newbie questions about gym
Hi All, This is my first post! I've only started a work out routine about a month ago. I've been running/walking about 8-10 km a day outside, in an effort to lose a few extra pounds. I'm fortunate that I am not carrying a lot of extra weight and have a healthy BMI...but I have very little muscle mass or strength. My arms…
