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    I am not the right kinda scientist - my PhD is in...

    I am not the right kinda scientist - my PhD is in one of the sciences with science in the name. But, my understanding is that many manufacturers design the freezer compartment so that the ice cube...
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    So, like what do you do for ruf***e/fibre? I...

    So, like what do you do for ruf***e/fibre? I don't think that I could pass all of that.
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    I tell them that if their goal is looking good,...

    I tell them that if their goal is looking good, diet and weight training will do. If they want to be really healthy they will need to add in cardio.

    When they belly ache about it, I have some...
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    Thanks for replying. The comments that follow...

    Thanks for replying. The comments that follow are with regards to my experience and current efforts to reduce assymetry. Your mileage may vary (YMMV).

    Basically, my right side is my dominant...
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    DanMC Jaguarr, would either one of you care to...

    DanMC Jaguarr, would either one of you care to eclucidate further on the problems that might be introduced by working the weak side in isolation?
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    1. Age: 48 2. Gender: M 3. Years...

    1. Age: 48

    2. Gender: M

    3. Years bodybuilding? Hard to day, on and off for decades

    4. Have you ever injured yourself during while bodybuilding? No

    5. a. Do you use any creatine product?...
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    I think that between Vol's and 4amWorkouts's...

    I think that between Vol's and 4amWorkouts's post's I kind of get it. One thing that bodybuilding does not do is increase the surface area of our joints. So, the more you weigh the more weight/unit...
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    A lot of times, the details in an image need to...

    A lot of times, the details in an image need to be brought out by editing them. Different photo editing programs present different options. If an image is too dark, some details go to black and...
  • Thread: False Ads?

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    One of these days, I am going to have to wander...

    One of these days, I am going to have to wander up the road and ask Mr Wilson if this is why Bowflex eclipsed Soloflex. I never did get a chance to thank him for having the road paved.
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    SK25, I think that you will find some useful info...

    SK25, I think that you will find some useful info here - http://www.stumptuous.com/weights_index_revision.html
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    Can someone really lose 45lbs in 12 weeks while...

    Can someone really lose 45lbs in 12 weeks while putting on muscle? Ignoring any increased metabolism from muscle gain, that comes out to a colorie deficit of 1,875 calories per day. And in one of...
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    JYD, if your abs and you body fat level are in...

    JYD, if your abs and you body fat level are in reasonable condition, you might want to do a search on 'stomach vacuum'. I started doing them a week ago, so I can't comment on results yet.
  • SB, I am also 48 years old. I am two months back...

    SB, I am also 48 years old. I am two months back into it after a nearly two year hiatus.

    Here is my three step way of looking at seeing and FEELING progress. As BB involves stressing muscles to...
  • Thread: 20 vs. 35

    by JacobS
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    I think that there are two valid statements you...

    I think that there are two valid statements you can make about starting at 35 as opposed to starting at 20. One, everything else being equal (diet, working smart, ...), the average 35 year old will...
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    West_Brom, do you suppose that is because more...

    West_Brom, do you suppose that is because more folk who buy memberships in the UK actually use them?

    Anyway, I stopped by LA Fitness today, actually their pre-opening trailer. There were two...
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    I don't see how I could increase or even maintain...

    I don't see how I could increase or even maintain weight without breakfast. Even the new food pyramid (www.mypyramid.com) says I should be taking in 2,800 calories.

    Anyway, my breakfast shake...
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    Flava, when did you join? If it was a couple of...

    Flava, when did you join? If it was a couple of years ago that is one thing. If it were recently, it would be quite another.

    MarlboroMan, once you are a member, they can't really hard sell you...
  • Thread: Density and Age

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    Density and Age

    Is it just me, or perhaps just my imagination, or do we get denser as we get older? I weighed 140lbs at the end of high school. I am now 187lbs and will soon plateau if I don't put some more weight...
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    Genetics do seem to play a major role. There...

    Genetics do seem to play a major role.

    There was an interesting article entitled, "Why Some People Won't be Fit Despite Exercise" that was published on 2/12/02 in the NY Times.

    Here is a...
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    Thanks for the replies. For $9 a week, I really...

    Thanks for the replies. For $9 a week, I really can't complain. It is amazing to me that 30 years after my first hard core sales pitch, dealing with a gym salesperson is still like dealing with a...
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