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high intensity lifting at home ideas?

I've been doing high intensity lifting at home with free weights and i'm seeing great results. Was just seeing if anyone else does and has any ideas for me to add to my work out ro …
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Weight machines deprecated?

From what I've heard, free weight training is recommended and weight machines are not thought to be effective. But I wanted to check in on that. I lifted on weight machines for ye …
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Are weights really neccessary?

I have 100+ lbs to lose, and once I do through low-carb paleo and IF, I plan to focus more on my strength. I'm a female and my goal is to be healthy as well as fit. I don't have a …
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Iron Radio…thoughts?

Anyone else here listen to Iron Radio? If so what are your views on their advice? Anything you agree with specifically or disagree with specifically? I've been really enjoying …
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Too much cardio

How much cardio is actually too much? Also can it cause your metabolism to slow down? I do relatively intense inclines 5 days a week after weights (30mins), then 2 days 30mins HII …
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Gym question…not body building…

I am a hair over one month of eating Paleo. Overall I have been about 95/5 or 90/10. I am down 21 lbs from when I started and I feel better than I have in years. My body has lea …
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Hungry After Weights

I'm in my 7th week of paleo and doing well. I've lost 10+ pounds, lost inches on my waist and gained some inches on my chest and biceps. I work a physical job (in a warehouse w/h …
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Physical fitness versus diet for changing America’s health

I know a lot of you aren't from the US. Undoubtedly you're still aware that a lot of americans are fat and sick. Your countries are unfortunately most likely on the way. How many …
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Low Carb and Testosterone?

Does low carb lower testosterone levels? I have been on a VLC diet for about a week now and I feel amazing. I only eat one meal a day, around 8:00pm, and I have never felt this g …
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Hack a Paleo novice at the gym - tips for a former hormone wreck?

Thanks to urging from my young colleague at work who is into leangains, I signed up at the gym, and want to work on repairing what metabolism I may have left after (too long a stor …
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fast digesting post-workout carb/protein combination

what is a good fast digesting carb/protein combination to ingest after a tough resistance workout (i.e. 5x5 high weight, low reps workout). My typical post nutrition workout is so …
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Are there any benefits to eating carbs after a strength training workout?

I never seem to get a clear answer on this issue. Any ideas?
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Working out same muscles with weights, two days in a row

I've heard that we should always rest at least 48 hours between weight workouts of a muscle group. But I'm inclined to think that in the caveman days, strenuous hunting or fighting …