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Post workout protein timing and amount?
I've read several articles about the amount and timing of post workout protein intake but none of these articles seem to agree on anything other than the idea that you SHOULD consume some protein after a strength training workout. One article I read said that any protein over 30g taken at one time is pointless because the…
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When does the ddoouubbllee chin disappear?
So I've been hitting it pretty regularly for about 3 months now. My goals are to lose weight AND gain enough muscle within reason (i.e. without living at the gym). I work out between 3-5 times per week. Muscle mass is REALLY coming on amazingly well. I am very happy with my muscle gain, but not so much my fat loss.…
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Gyms when visiting relatives
So I'm visiting family for a week. In my home town I go to the gym on my university's campus. Obviously, they do not have another location 250 miles away. Does anyone have suggestions for finding a gym in a town while traveling when you are not already a member of a national gym? I think I'm screwed for a week. I really…
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Creatine Timing
Hey Folks, I've been taking creatine on workout days pre-workout. My workout looks like this (rather simple). 35 min of cardio 10 min of rest Lifting/weight exercises My question is, at what point in the above is it most useful to ingest the creatine (I use powder in water) ? Pre-cardio or during my 10 min rest? Also, for…
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In the year 2200
What will be the average male/female life expectancy in the year 2200? (186 years from now). Just wondering what people's opinions are. My guess is (assuming our brains aren't carried in a jar safely inside a robot), somewhere between 120-140 years old. PW
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Any lifters with knee issues?
Hey Folks, I've worked out off-and-on for most of my adult life, but it's always been restricted movement lifting (Nautilus machines) and stationary bike cardio. I've always been ~20-40lbs overweight since shortly after getting married 7 years ago (wife is a damn good cook, too good). I think the excess weight above my…
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MFP Mobile App - no forums?
The Android MFP App shows forum activity in the news feed, but there is no link to the posts. Is this by design? LOL
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Remove the FitBit during Cardio on a machine?
If you get your cardio on a machine that dispenses a value for calories burned during a workout, should you NOT wear your FitBit during such a workout (so as not to double-log calories burned?) Just Wondering, PW
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Easy question on abs
Smooth muscle (abs) can be worked every day, no?
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MFP tracks calories for cardio, but not strength?
Fairly new here, just wondering why MFP will credit calories burned on cardio but not strength exercises? Perhaps I'm logging the data wrong? Thanks for any help, PW
