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Launched Q&A site for physical fitness professionals, athletes, trainers, and those providing health-related needs. Topics include exercise and training, nutrition and diets, wellness, and activities related to strength, endurance, agility, and cardiovascular fitness.

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Well you can always listen to others and use your own judgement! – Binoj Antony Jun 21 '10 at 6:09
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This site already exists: answersonfitness.stackexchange.com – Anonymous Jul 2 '10 at 17:17
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Given that AnswersOnFitness already exists but runs on v1.0 software, why not upgrade AnswersOnFitness and merge these beta questions into it? – Torben Gundtofte-Bruun Sep 7 '10 at 15:14
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80 Example Questions (10 closed)

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How does sleep affect your workouts?
added by Walter Jun 23 '10 at 12:27
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What can I take to recover from muscle soreness more quickly?
added by Lee Jun 18 '10 at 13:21
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Should I breathe-in or breathe-out when pushing the bar-bell during bench press?
added by Binoj Antony Jun 18 '10 at 6:21
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What would be a good exercise to strengthen my lower back?
added by Binoj Antony Jun 18 '10 at 6:29
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Is it safe to take whey protein supplements? Does it have side effects?
added by Binoj Antony Jun 18 '10 at 6:31
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How often should I do abdominal exercises?
added by Lee Jun 18 '10 at 6:31
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What is a good basic set of home gym equipment for someone wanting to do resistance training?
added by lomaxx Jun 19 '10 at 4:03
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Is it better to eat before or after a heavy workout?
added by Evan Plaice Jun 23 '10 at 12:21
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Note: this doesn't mean the same thing as "is it better to eat heavily before or after a workout?". That question would better be framed as "what's the most effective way to violently puke in a projectile fashion?" ;) – Evan Plaice Jul 16 '10 at 1:26
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I've done X/Y/and Z exercises for my [muscle group] and I've plateau'd; what other exercises can I do to break out of the plateau?
added by SnOrfus Jun 22 '10 at 6:19
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What's the optimal heart rate range for burning fat?
added by Evan Plaice Jun 23 '10 at 12:21
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Where can I find videos demonstrating the proper posture for [exercise]?
added by SnOrfus Jun 22 '10 at 6:18
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What causes [shin splints] and what's an effective treatment for it?
added by Walter Jun 22 '10 at 18:18
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What is the correct posture for doing {exercise name} in {form ( e.g.pilates) }?
added by Binoj Antony Jun 18 '10 at 6:20
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What are the pros and cons of steroid use?
added by Lee Jun 18 '10 at 13:21
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Why would this be off topic? I agree we shouldn't give medical advice, but providing honest data about steroids can't be a bad thing. – Michael La Voie Jul 8 '10 at 22:57
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How do you calculate your percent of body fat?
added by Walter Jun 23 '10 at 12:27
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To lose weight fast what type of exercise would you recommend?
added by Kyra Jun 24 '10 at 20:05
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When you get tired while working out is it healthy to continually push yourself?
added by Kyra Jun 24 '10 at 20:06
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Does exercising my abdominal muscles help reduce my waist size?
added by Steve2k, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 15 '10 at 9:37
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Where is the limit between exercise being beneficial and exercise being negative?
added by Kyra Jun 18 '10 at 17:18
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Give an example of the actual fitness routine: I'm running 20k miles a week for the last 6 months, 35 yr old male,I weigh 120lbs, I'm starting to feel sluggish rather than energized, am I running too much? – AttilaNYC Jun 19 '10 at 22:06
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What are the symptoms of dehydration?
added by Walter Jun 23 '10 at 12:25
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I don't think this is exercise or fitness related. This is more medical/health related – Richard Aug 18 '10 at 18:55
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How do you do a proper sit-up without (feeling like you're) straining your neck?
added by iHeartGreek Jul 26 '10 at 19:18
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For how much time warm-up should be done before exercising in the gym?
added by Manish, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Aug 7 '10 at 14:59
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What type off Whey supplement is best if you are on a budget and the primary purpose is just a meal supplement/replacement in a drink.
added by Kyra Jun 18 '10 at 17:20
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What exercises can I do to strengthen my gluteal muscles?
added by Steve2k, edited by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 15 '10 at 9:41
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Which is more important: stretching before or stretching after exercising?
added by iHeartGreek Jul 26 '10 at 19:28
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Which exercise is better for the biceps barbell curls or concentration curls using dumbbells?
added by Binoj Antony Jun 18 '10 at 6:38
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Not a good example 'better' is subject to the goals of the particular person (muscle mass, muscle tone, strength, endurance etc.) – SnOrfus Jun 24 '10 at 17:22
ditto - SnOrfus – wdypdx22 Sep 24 '10 at 20:39
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What types of exercise are not beneficial to weight loss?
added by Liam Jun 18 '10 at 14:18
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Is it better for my body's circadian rhythm to exercise in the morning or in the evening?
added by sth Jun 19 '10 at 0:47
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This question is so individualistic as to be impossible to answer. – wdypdx22 Sep 24 '10 at 20:43
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What is a good body-weight exercise to target my upper back?
added by Evan Plaice Jun 23 '10 at 12:20
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How do you properly and safely spot someone doing <exercise>?
added by Jon Seigel Jul 11 '10 at 16:36
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I LOL @ whoever voted this NaGE. – Jon Seigel Jul 16 '10 at 1:10
I think this question has multiple interpretations. ;) – Evan Plaice Jul 16 '10 at 1:21
@Evan: When I put "spot" in quotes, I meant it kind of as a slang term, because I'm not sure if everyone else says it that way. Point taken, although I question the vote without a comment suggesting improvement. It was meant to be a serious question. I'll remove the quotes if you think that would make it better. – Jon Seigel Jul 17 '10 at 1:36
@Jon no, I was just playing around. BTW, the NaGE wasn't mine. – Evan Plaice Jul 17 '10 at 4:15
@Evan: Okay. I removed the quotes anyway. – Jon Seigel Jul 17 '10 at 15:08
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What stretches can I perform if I have weak knees before a run?
added by Steve2k Jul 15 '10 at 4:04
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What are the benefits of interval training, and how can I incorporate it into my running?
added by tobeannounced Jul 21 '10 at 9:05
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What is the proper form for squats?
added by matt b Jul 22 '10 at 13:21
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How many calories (on average) are burned for an hour of [exercise]?
added by iHeartGreek Jul 26 '10 at 19:27
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I have problems with my [ankles,elbows,knee,wrist], what exercises routine can I follow to stay in shape without exerting the (joint)?
added by Shawn Chin Aug 26 '10 at 9:10
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What's the best exercise to safely extend my anaerobic limit?
added by Evan Plaice Jun 23 '10 at 12:22
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What is a 'muscle confusion' workout and how is it better/worse than a traditional workout?
added by Evan Plaice Jun 23 '10 at 12:34
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I do a lot of cyckling, and sawing/splitting of firewood (manually). Do I really need to go to a fitness center? [closed]
added by WikiSpeedia hang-around Jul 6 '10 at 2:51
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closed as off topic by Mr Shark, Kyra, Steve2k, Greg Shackles, Andreas Bonini Jul 25 '10 at 18:12

This question does not relate to the topic of the proposal.
It was closed as part of an automated migration of off-topic to close votes on September 29, 2011.
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How can I protect my hands while working with kettlebells?
added by Michael La Voie Jul 8 '10 at 22:55
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I just strained my neck, what core exercises can I do without injuring it further?
added by Steve2k Jul 15 '10 at 4:02
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This has the basis of a good question, but I couldn't answer it w/o knowing what muscles were strained and the severity/grade of the strain...needs more specifics. – TyKisha Aug 21 '10 at 21:40
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