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    1. People that don’t eat right and complain about not feeling well all the time
    2. People that don’t exercise and complain that they can’t seem to loose weight
    3. People that tell me I only care...
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    I try to keep my chin up and squeeze my shoulder...

    I try to keep my chin up and squeeze my shoulder blades together as I am pulling the bar up.
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    It’s yard sale season. I got a DP 1000 rowing machine at yard sale and a cheap step machine for free.
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    I bought a cheap elliptical when I first started...

    I bought a cheap elliptical when I first started to exercise. It did help me loose 30 ponds but has an uncomfortable stride and was wobbly after six months, check Craig’s List.
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    Not much, I drive a 20 year old pick up, when I'm...

    Not much, I drive a 20 year old pick up, when I'm not on my bike
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    Must be single

    Must be single
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    I’m a beginner, but for me it depends on the reps. if I’m doing 3-5 reps with heavier weight I rest longer than doing 8-10.
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    In bed 9:00-9:30 up at 4:00-4:15

    In bed 9:00-9:30 up at 4:00-4:15
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    Some cubes have work surfaces that just clip into...

    Some cubes have work surfaces that just clip into the panels; if yours is that way you may be able to move one of the surfaces up to standing height. I stand a good part of the day and lower back...
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    70 – 80’s classic rock; AC/DC to The Who, but I do like Dropkick Murphys except if I hear Kiss Me I’m ****faced I feel as though I should stop, face Boston and stand with my hand over my heart until...
  • Not very fast, but spend the first 20 years of...

    Not very fast, but spend the first 20 years of your adult life working 2 & 3 manual labor jobs while trying to support a wife and 3 kids on little more than minimum wage. Giving in to pain and...
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    5’5” Did once in junior high with the aid of a springboard
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    Wedding bad and a watch when I’m at work, soon as I get home the watch comes off.
  • I had always work 2 and sometimes 3 jobs, never...

    I had always work 2 and sometimes 3 jobs, never gave exercise a thought. Then I turned 40, quit smoking a got a promotion so only 1 job with no manual labor. A smart man would not have waited 9 years...
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    I am new to this myself but what I have read and...

    I am new to this myself but what I have read and heard is to do weights and cardio together. Lift first, and then do cardio. Remember that muscle growth happens during rest so don’t work the same...
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    I would look at some balance and flexibility...

    I would look at some balance and flexibility work. They may enjoy a yoga class together. It’s supposed to be great for stress and will increase balance and range of motion, which would work as a...
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    I agree with the others. I’m an over 50 beginner and like the full body workouts. Also, does he have any joint issues? You may want to get him a subscription to a health & fitness magazine.
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    This is what can go on in your mind. I wrote this...

    This is what can go on in your mind. I wrote this blog a few weeks ago.

    Start out the morning with the intent of running 5K. AC/DC starts me off and life is good; start warming up; feeling good....
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    I sprained my ankle about two weeks ago, sounds...

    I sprained my ankle about two weeks ago, sounds like yours was worse. For me, the swelling went down a lot after the first week; just ice. I am lucky in that I was able to ice it during the day at...
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    I started running a weekly 5K last year. It was...

    I started running a weekly 5K last year. It was on the same route each week and I found it helpful to practice in the same place. I used landmarks to slow my pace before a hill so I could get up the...
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