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Dumbells or Nautilus?
Should I eat before or after the gym?
I work out in the evening, and I've heard I should eat dinner before I go to the gym. Is that right? I would think it would be better to wait until I've burned calories.
Back pain
I have chronic back pain, so I have trouble with the elliptical and treadmill. People have told me to try swimming, but it doesn't seem like a good workout. Is it?
Do I talk too much?
I come to the gym with friends, but people look at us like we’re doing something wrong when we talk. Should we stop talking while we work out?
Hitting your lower abs
No matter how many sit ups and crunches I do, I can’t seem to get at my lower abs. What am I doing wrong?
Sweating while working out
I sweat a lot at the gym. Is this normal? What can I do about it?
When should you workout?
Is there any harm in hitting the gym after work one day, then before breakfast the next?
Sore calf muscles
My calf muscles are tight and prone to injury. Any stretches you recommend, and any machines you’d stay away from?
Grunting at the gym
What’s with people grunting when they lift weights? Is this really necessary?
Running slow to burn fat
I was told that I have to run slower to burn more fat. How can that possibly be correct?
Get great abs
How can I whip my abs into shape before the end of the summer?
Lose 10 pounds fast!
I want to lose 10 pounds really fast. Any specific workout recommendations?
Yoga as stretching?
Does yoga count as stretching?
What type of resistance?
Are medicine balls and resistance bands better than just using free weights?
Running inside or out?
Is running on the treadmill the same as running outside? It feels easier to me. Should I be running longer on the treadmill than I normally do outside, just to get in the same workout?
When should you do cardio?
I’ve always heard it’s better to do cardio first before you lift to get your heart rate up. But sometimes I go to the gym just to lift when I'm short on time. Is that a waste of time?
Getting a date at the gym
Is there a right way to ask someone out at the gym?
