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xsksc
United Kingdom1044 Posts
When doing aerobic exercise, is it more beneficial to do short bursts of heavy exercise for like 5-10 minutes, or keep a slower pace over an hour? I'm trying to build my stamina up after being ill for a few months and I don't want to give myself a heart attack. :p I don't feel much after an hour on an exercise bike atm, so it makes me wonder if I actually get anything out of it. | ||
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mordek
United States12704 Posts
An hour on an exercise bike is better than sitting on a couch but my guess is you'll get a lot more out of more intense, shorter training sessions. | ||
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Mementoss
Canada2595 Posts
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feanor1
United States1899 Posts
On February 06 2013 23:41 mordek wrote: It probably depends on what your goals are. You may want to do some research on High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and look at the benefits. An hour on an exercise bike is better than sitting on a couch but my guess is you'll get a lot more out of more intense, shorter training sessions. If you don't have a specific goal it is much harder to make a specific training regimen. I think for someone who isn't training for a specific event or sport will get the most benefit out of doing a mix of training. IE have a day of distance running and have a couple days of HIIT training. Even if you are training for long distance it is beneficial to mix it up one day a week, for variety if nothing else | ||
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skindzer
Chile5114 Posts
On February 10 2013 05:30 Mementoss wrote: I was nervous the other week and was chewing on the inside of my mouth behind my lip really bad. It hurts really bad to brush my teeth or eat. Any way to speed up the healing process? I have been rinsing with salt and water. Try with anbesol, it wont speed up the process but it will help with the pain. | ||
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iloveroo
Canada294 Posts
I already looked into the stronglifts and did ask questions here. I understand that stronglifts is an efficient way for muscle gain and stuff. I try telling my friends about the stronglift program but they are kind of clueless on this program and start telling me to work.. lets say biceps and chest one day and the next day.. lets say legs and back (just an example) Now I was wondering is this an efficient way for muscle gain? I understand that it may be preference or whatever I feel works better for me but I was wondering if I can get some insight on this. | ||
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Zafrumi
Switzerland1272 Posts
On February 12 2013 16:00 iloveroo wrote: I posted here a couple months ago because I was clueless on what to do in the gym in terms of better muscle gain, etc.. I already looked into the stronglifts and did ask questions here. I understand that stronglifts is an efficient way for muscle gain and stuff. I try telling my friends about the stronglift program but they are kind of clueless on this program and start telling me to work.. lets say biceps and chest one day and the next day.. lets say legs and back (just an example) Now I was wondering is this an efficient way for muscle gain? I understand that it may be preference or whatever I feel works better for me but I was wondering if I can get some insight on this. stronglifts and starting strength are great programs for beginners. focusing on compound exercises (squat, bench press, deadlift) will make you strong and increase your muscle mass significantly. it is probably the best way for beginners to increase their muscle mass and become strong and athletic. but after you've reached a certain level of strength, you can look into split routines to train those muscles that squats and deadlifts dont hit as hard as you might want (e.g. arms). but really, any serious program for increasing muscle mass should at least include and/or be designed around squats, deadlifts and bench presses. hope this helps! | ||
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phyre112
United States3090 Posts
On February 12 2013 16:00 iloveroo wrote: I posted here a couple months ago because I was clueless on what to do in the gym in terms of better muscle gain, etc.. I already looked into the stronglifts and did ask questions here. I understand that stronglifts is an efficient way for muscle gain and stuff. I try telling my friends about the stronglift program but they are kind of clueless on this program and start telling me to work.. lets say biceps and chest one day and the next day.. lets say legs and back (just an example) Now I was wondering is this an efficient way for muscle gain? I understand that it may be preference or whatever I feel works better for me but I was wondering if I can get some insight on this. it will work, but it's not most efficient. The most efficient way is to get on a 3 workouts/week routine where you hit your whole body on each workout (starting strength or stronglifts basically). The kinds of routines your friends are suggesting are the most common at the gym, but they're done by people who don't do their research - they walk in, see other dudes doing a program like that, then they pick it up themselves. You might choose to move on to a program like that after you've done a few months on a full body routine depending on goals, but if you're smart, the full body is where you'll start out. | ||
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Foxwolf
Brazil157 Posts
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mordek
United States12704 Posts
On February 13 2013 04:08 Foxwolf wrote: Trying to bulk up. Having a hard time. Any general tips? Like having trouble eating enough or what? | ||
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Foxwolf
Brazil157 Posts
On February 13 2013 04:42 mordek wrote: Like having trouble eating enough or what? Yes, yes. Especially in the morning, when I just woke up. I don't feel hungry at all for about 1 hour. | ||
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KOVU
Denmark708 Posts
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ieatkids5
United States4628 Posts
and make foods that you LOVE to eat. makes it easier to eat more of it! | ||
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Pecul
Sweden116 Posts
 I've been working out for some time now and I've noticed that my veins starts to pop out and I don't want that. I've done a quick research which said that I should work out with more reps and less weight every set. Does anyone know if it is valid or how I can avoid having my veins pop out? I still want to work out frequently and progress. | ||
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mordek
United States12704 Posts
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decafchicken
United States20022 Posts
On February 18 2013 04:26 Pecul wrote: Hello TL! I've been working out for some time now and I've noticed that my veins starts to pop out and I don't want that. I've done a quick research which said that I should work out with more reps and less weight every set. Does anyone know if it is valid or how I can avoid having my veins pop out? I still want to work out frequently and progress. Eat more to fatten up if you don't want to have veins... But it's a pretty desirable trait to 99% of people | ||
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KOVU
Denmark708 Posts
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Flicky
England2662 Posts
1. Is it possible to build up to endurance running while maintaining strength using interval training? - I really enjoyed running but for a while it just wasn't working with lifting. Now my form has improved I want to give it another go but I don't want to lose progress in the gym. I wasn't planning start running again yet but I want to find out now. 2. How does excercising/lifting work with polyphasic sleep schedules? I'm assuming that siestas wouldn't be a problem but if you're getting down to Everyman etc, can your muscles recover in time? Again, not planning on trying out polyphasic for a long time yet. | ||
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decafchicken
United States20022 Posts
And fuck polyphasic sleep. | ||
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Rulker
United States1477 Posts
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