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Just a simple question, I imagine, but on ethat I am not sure about the answer of. So, here it is: Weight training elevates the metabolism for a greater period of time than cardio (if workouts are intense enough, right?), so is it reasonable to assume that for a 20 minute session of moderate...

Every time I do stiff-legged deads, I feel a good stretch/contraction in my abs. Is this normal - do deads work the abs? Or am I doing something wrong?!? :hmmm: :)

Hi everyone, Would just like some expert opinion, if you have time: Saturday: BICEPS Dumbell curls (seated) x 3 sets (+ 1/2 warm-up) Flat bench dumbell curls x 3 sets Incline bench dumbell curls x 3 sets + CARDIO for 20 minutes *Sunday and Monday rest* Tuesday: LEGS Leg press x 3...

Hi everyone, Is it best to lift before a cardio workout or after? And why? Cheers!

Hi guys, When I train my biceps I only do 10 sets of dumbell curls(inclusive of one warm-up set). My question is this: Is it OK do do only this one exercise (I don't get bored!), or should I be trying preacher curls, concentration curls etc., too? I know that the bicep is a relatively...

Hi everyone, This is one for the experts: I read in Muscle and Fitness mag. that increasing your calorie intake 'dramatically' for one day every 2 or 3 weeks can help with weight loss by 'resetting' your metabolism and restoring levels of calorie burning thyroid hormone, which declines as a...

Hi everyone, Just thought I'd let you know that I'm cutting out alcohol from my diet for 3 months. I tried training hard for a few months before, but then things kept getting in the way. marriage being the main one! I quit smoking about 1 year ago and tried cutting down the alcohol when I...

Hi everyone, I am quite new here and have just potsted a little information about myself in the journals section. So, I'd like to say hi to you all and tell you a little about myself. I am actually living and working in Bangkok right now and am lucky to have a good gym in my condo. I started...

Hi everyone, I joined this community a while ago, but couldn't figure out how to post a new thread...yeah, yeah, I know your thinking 'damn newbies' (!), but here I am again, confident that I have posted my new introductory mail in the correct place! So, I'd like to say hi to you all and...