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  • Thread: Bowflex

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    Thanks for the input; I'll be using the Bowflex...

    Thanks for the input; I'll be using the Bowflex for the foreseeable future. My goal initially will be total fitness and knee rehab: four surgeries (two each). We'll see how it goes for a year or...
  • Thread: Bowflex

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    Bowflex

    I'm 45 and using a home gym with a bowflex and some powerblocks for my home gym. I'm planning on using the 12 week plans here on Bodybuilding.com. Has anyone had success using a bowflex for muscle...
  • Been there...

    Wait until you're cleared for activity from the provider that accomplished the procedure. When you come back, come back slow. Don't even think about lifting or doing cardio at the same intensity or...
  • Thread: Fish oil news

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    Ask you Doc if they can prescribe Omega 3's

    Great info. Any of you taking Fish Oils capsules for the many health benefits they give might think about asking if your medical provider can prescribe it. As an Air Force Physician Assistant, I'm...
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    Ask the medical provider who ordered the labs

    The best place to get an answer to your question is from the medical provider that ordered the test; assuming the lab was fasted they should discuss this with you:

    -Ratio of total Chol over HDL...
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    With all due respect to the Nutritionist, who I'm...

    With all due respect to the Nutritionist, who I'm sure has the patient's best interest at heart, I would never suggest that my diabetic patients adopt a nutrition plan where most of their calorie...
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    If conservative care such as over-the-counter...

    If conservative care such as over-the-counter dosing of Naproxen (aleive) or Motrin, ice, elbow straps and rest haven't worked, it's time to see your medical provider. I had this same problem in...
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    I'm still a newbie, but I've worked out early...

    I'm still a newbie, but I've worked out early morning from the start and love it. It's a great way to start off the day. Your question about nutrition is one I was having initially. When I...
  • Thread: WTH is this ?

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    Your description is a bit too vague to get a good...

    Your description is a bit too vague to get a good idea of what's going on. However, the best thing to do is not work through it (never work through pain that worsens when you work the area) and go...
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    My cholestrol is thankfully quite low. Total...

    My cholestrol is thankfully quite low.

    Total chol: 145
    HDL: 45
    LDL: 82
    Triglycerides: 82

    As for your comment as to if I'm getting enough fat, I'd have to say yes, though not always the...
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    Thanks for the input. To clear a couple things...

    Thanks for the input. To clear a couple things up: I'm deployed in Afghanistan and, though the chow hall (DFAC) is good, they don't have fresh food available 24/7. The pre w/o meal is only one...
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    Balancing hunger and goals

    I'm still pretty new to the bodybuilding lifestyle, and love the changes I see and feel with my body. But I'm having a problem that, in the past when I did primarily aerobic exercise, I've not had...
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    I'm doing cardio 2x / week. I'm in the Air...

    I'm doing cardio 2x / week. I'm in the Air Force, and the run is a big part of our annuall fitness test, so I have to keep up with that. I've been trying to avoid extra cardio for now as I'm trying...
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    periodization

    Just like with competitve aerobic exercise like running, triathlons...you should schedule in light weeks to your plan. This will give your body time to recover from all your hard work. It's a great...
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    Today I'll be sitting my happy butt down and...

    Today I'll be sitting my happy butt down and watching a couple episodes of 24 Season 6 before crashing early...rest day! After the week of workouts I had, I need a day off! Chest and Back in the...
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    I generally tell my patients if they're ill and...

    I generally tell my patients if they're ill and have symptoms in the chest, a fever or chills, body aches, headache, diarrhea and / or vomitting, that's it's time to take a break. Don't forget...
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    Of course, make sure your rheumatologist approves...

    Of course, make sure your rheumatologist approves any workout program. Once they do that (and they should), you should focus on full range of motion activities with light to medium resistance, very...
  • Thread: Please Help!!!

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    Honestly, I'd get him to go to Weight...

    Honestly, I'd get him to go to Weight Watchers...actually attend meetings. They are excellent with working through bad habits in a group setting, giving encouragement, etc...The program is sound and...
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    Right off I'd say your workouts are too long, and...

    Right off I'd say your workouts are too long, and with too much cardio if you're wanting to put on any lean mass. Keep with your short warm up on the cross trainer...gotta warm up. But drop any...
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    NO Vapor with Protein

    I am going to start a trial of NO Vapor pre-workout in a week, and wanted to continue my pre-workout scoop of Muscletech protein. Any thoughts?
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