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  • +1 for buying a bike, it works wonders for...

    +1 for buying a bike, it works wonders for transportation. I'm 5 miles from my gym and since buses don't always run and parking is hellishly expensive, I bike there and back a lot. Even with the...
  • I think whatever makes your happiest will work...

    I think whatever makes your happiest will work best. If you are miserable trying to maintain a certain shape, its not doing much for your quality of life.
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    Correct me if I am wrong but I think the shipping...

    Correct me if I am wrong but I think the shipping would be about 3x the current price because the box would be "oversized" if the bar were one piece. However, since the default setting is closed and...
  • Thread: Concept 2 Rower

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    Really, whichever one you like better is the...

    Really, whichever one you like better is the better one, because the best equipment is the stuff you will use. According to the site, the dynamic one is closer to real life but I started on one where...
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    the way he held the barbell, I was actually...

    the way he held the barbell, I was actually thinking really bad zercher squats
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    To add, I like the Bodylastics strength bands....

    To add, I like the Bodylastics strength bands. (Bodylastics.com)

    Specifically, I like the fact that they have carabiner style clips on the end, so you can link a bunch together, which is really...
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    to chime in, that looks actually just like the...

    to chime in, that looks actually just like the body craft f430 series, which has extra hooks available; http://www.abesofmaine.com/item=bcf433~item.htm

    I am not sure if the model that is listed...
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    and to chime in, if you watch Craigslist, you can...

    and to chime in, if you watch Craigslist, you can get a power rack for $200 or less (i got for $100, adjustable bench for $50 and 600lbs of olympic weights+bars for $200 and all are good quality)
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    I honestly have no Idea, I can't find anything...

    I honestly have no Idea, I can't find anything about those gyms other than the website. My advice is to watch craigslist/classifieds, as you can find name brand lever gyms (nautilus, bowflex, etc.)...
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    your best bet would probably to go north or south...

    your best bet would probably to go north or south of Seattle to a farm store. I have seen them in Sequim, but that is 2.5 hours away.

    In relation, Sam's club has rubber mats for cheap, but they...
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    Anyone ID These Barbells?

    I picked up two barbells recently with a rack, and can't find anything out about them (Doesn't help that I know almost nothing about barbell makers). Also, I couldn't find any threads that seemed...
  • Thread: Pull up bars?

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    I think the safest doors for putting a pullup bar...

    I think the safest doors for putting a pullup bar in (one like http://www.amazon.com/Iron-Total-Upper-Body-Workout/dp/B001EJMS6K) are garage doors because oftentimes they are designed like exterior...
  • Last time I went was in May and if i remember...

    Last time I went was in May and if i remember correctly it was like $30 for like 6-8 36x42 B&W house floorplan drawings. I also did a quick online sample and for one 36x42 color poster it was $8...
  • Staples copy and print center can make huge...

    Staples copy and print center can make huge posters for pretty cheap. Only downside is that they just print, no laminating/framing/etc. All you have to do is bring in the picture on a usb drive,...
  • Thread: Spotters

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    I don't bother with a spotter, as long as you...

    I don't bother with a spotter, as long as you have good form, the likelihood of you injuring yourself suddenly, causing you to lose all strength and drop the barbell is almost zero. As for heavy...
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    In my opinion, your next best option behind an...

    In my opinion, your next best option behind an exercise bike is to go online (CL) and buy a real bike. You can find them cheap, particularly heavier ones or ones with less optimal gearing, because...
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    First off, this isn't a 100% scientific...

    First off, this isn't a 100% scientific opinion/fact, more generalized and based on my knowledge

    I'd imagine that strength is easier to gain on a deficit because to put on mass, you need...
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    its good stuff, but I prefer peanut flour (from...

    its good stuff, but I prefer peanut flour (from Trader Joes but can be found other places).

    Only difference (as far as I've found) is that peanut flour is just "peanuts" while PB2 is "peanuts...
  • nearly all their stuff is private label, but is...

    nearly all their stuff is private label, but is great quality, which is unique.

    One of my favorite things is the peanut flour, as it is basically PB2, but significantly cheaper and then you can...
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    Macro timing really doesn't matter (assuming a...

    Macro timing really doesn't matter (assuming a proper diet) and you should be fine.

    As long as you are in a deficit, you will lose fat (weight), just be sure to fulfill your micronutrient needs...
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