Fitness & Weight Lifting

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Want 20 pound weights for christmas- will they stunt my grow

Hi, I'm 14, 5'8.5" haven't filled out yet, and I lift 10 pound dumbbells for dancing and(of course) the gf. I do 3 sets of 20 reps each every other day: standingbicep curls, dumbbell presses(right after 20 best-i-can-do pushups), and the triceps exercise where you place your hand and knee on...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

flat bench

Hi, I and my best friend have joined the gym in order to shape up. At first the workout routine was very hard, since we have never worked out before. But now we would like to improve the workout, since the exercises we are doing are not challenging any more. The most boring ones are the flat bench...

by jephthah32110 over a year ago

over a year ago by haskel31505

exercises that might help me get control of my body

I need exercises to tighten my upper arms, my thighs and back. I have had three spinal fusions, two hip replacements, and one total knee replacement. I find myself walking a bit bent over. My left leg is numb from the knee down. I use a Fentanyl Patch for pain. My body is just getting to flabby

by Jokos2 over a year ago

over a year ago by mark200620064586

Sore ankles and feet (and body) after workout

I started taking jazzercise classes recently and I find that my ankles and feet hurt when I get home. After sitting or laying down for a while, when I get up my feet and ankles are killing me. I can barely walk for the first 20 or 30 steps. What causes this? As a matter of fact my whole body...

by Thedebster166642 over a year ago

over a year ago by seamoose166647

realtion between stunted growth and weight training

Answered by a doctor

hi im 18 and wondered if weight training actually affects your natural growth. As for this reason i havent done any weight training for this very reason, as in the last 6-12 months have grown 2 inches, also increased in weight by putting on 12 kgs. As i have heard that weight training will put...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by Guest

loss of 100 + lbs and now needing core exercise and hip exercise at home with no equipment.

Need help After having a weight loss of over 100lbs in this past year, with the help of having had a RNY (gastric bypass) . I would like to know if there is any exercizes for the core that will work fast and tighten up the abs and slenderize the hips (FAST). I have 28 lbs left to go to reach goal...

by Ontario Silk177372 over a year ago

over a year ago by April O.168888

Abdominal workout for l3 fracture with rods

In 1997 i had a starburst fracture of my L3 vertabrae from a motocross accident. 2 rods were used to fuse my lower back together with bone from my hip. I am having trouble getting my lower abdominals to tone because of the motion of my back. Any suggestions for exercises? I do crunches, but i...

by J.D.3917 over a year ago

over a year ago by DennisD.

grip variations

I like to try different types of exercises and I am always trying something new. Now I have really "found it". I have troubles with grip variations when I do bench press. Every time when my grip is closer I feel pain in my arms. I have tried it more then once and the pain continues to appear. Can...

by Guest over a year ago

over a year ago by charlton34833

Any exercise is better than none

Scientists reported that low levels of weekly exercise would help reduce blood pressure and improve fitness and that walking five days a week was the minimum required to achieve any health benefits. However, the latest research from scientists in Northern Ireland shows that walking on just three...

by DanDan over a year ago

over a year ago by DanDan