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Open Question: I have a thin healthy body but i have big thighs? ?

Im 19,(just) i weigh 75 kg (165lbs) im 6'2 and im quite fit, i hardly eat much and so in turn have a thin and toned upper body which i like. it shows that all that exercise works BUT i have thick thighs and i dont like how they look.....I think its because i run and use the rowing machine alot, im a very fast sprinter so mayb the thigh muscle is jsut really toned? is that possible? when i tnese my thigh none of it wobbles. so wats the real story is it muscle or shud i change my work out routine to get rid of that excess fat on my thighs thanks in advance a couple things..... thanks for all your quick resonses im a 19 yr old boy and i go on the rowing machin all the time and dont u jsut luv the generic spam that is now hittin yahoo answers? more

Open Question: Where is the best place to buy an inexpensive Rowing Machine?

I don't mind used but I really want to start exercising more. I am currently not very busy so I have time to exercise. I hear that these kinds of machines are great for a full body work out b/c you can do sit ups on them too. Any ideas for a cheap Rowing Machine!? more

Resolved Question: Hardgainer help, Need to gain weight!?

I'm 15, 135 pounds, definitely need some help on my workouts. This is my current workout: Mon: Back: 3 sets of 12 Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row Triceps: 3 sets of 8-12 Cable Tricep extension/Dips Traps: 3 sets of 12 Dumbell Shrugs Abs: 3 sets of 20 situps or knee lifts Tues: Rest Wed: Calves: 3 sets of 8 Squats Quadriceps: 3 sets of 10 Dumbell Squat Hamstrings: 3 sets of 10 Dumbell Lunges Abs: (repeat) Thurs: Rest Fri: Biceps: 3 sets of 12 Dumbell Curls Chest: 3 sets of 12 Dumbell Flyes/Butterly machines Abs: (repeated) Forearms: Wrist rolls, Wrist curls Weekend: Rest I use protein powder and I currently eat 4-5 times a day, usually high in protein and a bit of carbs. I think I need help on revising my schedule, I really need an effective workout schedule to gain the weight I desire. Also what exercises should I do as well as sets and reps? Thanks, I really appreciate it!!! more

Voting Question: Teen bodybuilding---------------?

I'm 16 1/2 and i have been going to the gym, from 2009 i want to take it more seriously and go to the weight room twice a week and go on my exercise bike at home for 20 mins twice a week, im doing my GCSE's so i want to keep this routine from january until june, in july i will start training more. In the gym i use weights that i perform 10 reps with for building mass (i dont want to go too heavy as i am still young) I use the smith machine for bench press, pec dec, incline dumbell press, dumbell curl and EZ bar curl, hammer curls, tricep rope press down, preacher curls, shoulder machine press, lateral raises, dumbell rows, lat pulldown, leg curl, extension and press, ab crunches, wrist curls. should this build me up and burn fat for the summer? more

Resolved Question: Lost bet to a guy from my school wear tomorrow?

Hi :(. I lost a bet with a guy from my school and now he wants yall to choose what i wear tomorrow to school also after i get out of school he is gonna take me to a gym and his house and torture my feet and give me a pedicure and pierce my belly 1. white tank 2. white nike sleeveless shirt 3. red converse sleeveless shirt 4. white/ blue sleeveless shirt 5. dark grey fox bike racing shirt 6. green hurly t-shirt 7. white billabong t-shirt 8. white tony hawk t-shirt 9. white (rules don't apply to me t-shirt ) pants 1. dark kahaki shorts 2. light kahaki shorts 3. kahaki cargo shorts 4. grey mesh athletic shorts 5. black pac sun shorts Shoes 1. walmart running shoes 2. nike darts 3. nike airmax 4. vans new era's 5. nike shox 6. a/e retro joggers i can't wear socks why my friend said so Accessories I would like to wear atleast 3-5 things please 1. Shell Anklet 2. Sharks tooth necklace 3. Timex Watch 4.Nike Watch 5. toe ring 6. Ron Jon Necklace 7. Herringbone Chain 8. rope chain 9. figaro chain 10. beaded necklace 11. aeropostal necklace 12. tribal necklace 13. ankha hemp necklace oh yeah for fun what should exercises should i do at the gym as part of the bet i need to do at least 5-10 exercises 1. crunches 2. situps 3. rowing machine 4. ab exerciser 5. pushups 6. exercise bike 7. treadmill 8. leg press 9. ab crunch 10. leg extension 11. bicep curles oh yeah how long on each piece of equipment 1. 5-10 minutes 2. 10-15 mins 3. 15-30 mins 4. 30-60 mins 5. 60-120 min oh yeah what devices should he use on my feet i need 5-6 devices 1. whartenberg pin wheel 2. crop on the feet 3. feathers 4. electric tooth brush 5. vibrator 6. tattoo gun w/o the ink 7. wax 8.staples more

Resolved Question: Trying to loose a stone, can anyone advise me?

I am getting really down abut my body after my second child has just turned one, I am realising just how awful I have let myself become and how much I have neglected my body, so I want to get back in shape. The thing is we don't have much spare cash as we are both mature students so going to gym is out of the window. I do, however, have a rowing machine. If I used this every day would this help me to loose weight or is it only really any good for toning up? I will be eating healthily, no faddy diets etc so I am okay there, just a little unsure of the exercise side. Any constructive help is greatly appreciated! =D Hi Hather, thanks for that pointless answer. I specifically said in my question I DO NOT NEED HELP WITH EATING HEALTHILY, I already know how to do that, I never bother with faddy diets as they dont work, I just want help with exercise; what is the best way to loose weight through exercise, etc more

Resolved Question: how strong would u say i am judging by what i can lift?

ok im 16 male and i go to the gym 5 times a week and i mostly use machines, i just want a general idea of how much i'm lift compared to others. heres what i do: i do all exercises 10-12 reps 4 sets seated row: 160 lbs seated chess press: 150 lbs seated over head lift: 110 lbs seated leg press: 370 lbs i'm not sure what the name of this machine is but its the one where u pull the handles down towards ur shoulders like a over head lift but in reverse: 160 lbs tricep press (where u seat in a chair with the handles by ur side and u press down) : 180 lbs then the leg machine where u sit down and place ur ankles under a padded bar then lift: 130 lbs same kinda machine but u push down: 140 lbs judging by that, am i lift a decent amout? will i see progress with that kinda weight? more

Resolved Question: Should I use the rowing machine again, even if my back still hurts?

I installed our rowing machine in my room and for the first five days I admit I overdid it, I rowed for about 1/2 an hour a day & I'm really not in shape from the start (I just don't get enough exercise). I also probably wasn't rowing the right way. So after those five days I just ached EVERYWHERE, and I stopped using the rowing machine. Now I don't ache anymore, and I tried using the machine for a few minutes yesterday, and my back started to hurt a bit. Right now it's still hurting a bit (lower back) but I'm wondering: Should I just ignore the pain (which is pretty light really) and start using the machine again, gradually this time? Just a few minutes every day, I mean. Since then I figured out HOW to use the machine. I really need advice on this because I don't want to harm myself if I haven't done so already! more

Voting Question: Weight training and rowing machines?

I've done rowing before, both on rowing machines in the gym and an actual row boat out on the river for exercise. I like this form of cardio. I'm a thrower on a track and field team and we have lifting Monday, Wednesday, and Fridays. Our lifting workouts will have either squats, lunges, or box step ups with a bar for lower body, an upper body workout like a military press and then a misc. upper body lift such as bicep or tricep curls, and then a compound exercise with either power cleans or snatches. It changes every week; but every practice we have the lower body lift, upper body, and then either cleans or snatches plus an abdominal routine. We also have throws practice Monday-Friday. Since our lifting workouts tend to be full body, would I also be able to use the rowing machine on these days? Not necessarily for HIIT which would be difficult, but just a cardio workout for 30 minutes. I like HIIT but I'm thinking that for Tuesdays and Thursdays and not on the lifting days. Also, if I was to do the rowing machine on lifting days, would I be able to do this right after lifting or should I wait? I mean I could change this, but I have to come in from out of town to use the weight room. I'd rather be able to get my lifting and any cardio done in one trip rather than coming back. Lifting and throws practice are spread by 4-5 hours so I'd have a rest between those. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: How can i shrink my thighs?

I have been a member of a gym for 2 months now. I go 2-3 times a week and work out on average for an hour and half at a time. I usually do a variety of exercises. Including a combination of running (every visit), bike, rowing machine & wave machine. I also incorporate resistance machines for inner & outer thighs (20kg 3 sets x 18 reps each), leg curls & leg extensions (10-15kg 3 sets x 16 reps each). I also use arm weights but this area is not so much of an issue. Is there anything i can change to encourage my thighs to reduce in size? I am not overweight as am about 130lbs (and have in fact put on weight in the past month but i am not sure if that is due to the fact that i may have increased muscle mass) it's just i have big thighs in proportion to my overall size. Please help... So what is the best thing i can do at the gym to make them smaller and more toned? I tried doing yoga but i wasn't really all that keen. Are there any cardio machines that are good for legs? more

Resolved Question: Wear to a feet tickle torture session/ the gym?

i need a sexy outfit to wear tomorrow to the gym to work out after that i gotta go to a bdsm session at my girlfriends dungeon and they are gonna put me in stocks and torture my feet navel with devices also they are gonna spank my butt and feet with a crop and do a little needle and wax torture and tickle my feet 1. white tank 2. white sleeveless shirt 3. red sleeveless shirt 4. white/ blue sleeveless shirt pants 1. navy blue mesh athletic pants 2. red/black mesh pants 3. cargo pants 4. black shorts 5. kahaki cargo shorts Shoes 1. Nike Darts 2. vans new era's 3. vans bearcats 4.Navy Blue Vans Skate Shoes 5. Nike Airmax i can't wear socks why my girlfriend said soo Accessories I need to wear atleast 3-5 things please 1. Shell Anklet 2. Sharks tooth necklace 3. Timex Watch 4. toe ring 5. Ron Jon Necklace 6. Journeys necklace 7 aeropostal necklace 8. tribal necklace 9. industrial necklace 10 figaro chain oh yeah for fun what should i wear under my pants 1. ladies panties 2. thong 3. boxers 4. commando oh yeah what device should they use on my feet i need 5-6 devices 1. whartenberg pin wheel 2. crop on the feet 3. feathers 4. electric tooth brush 5. vibrator 6. tattoo gun w/o the ink 7. wax 8.staples oh yeah waht type of exercises should i doo at the gym to get my feet prepared for the feet and belly torture session i need to do at least 4-5 exercises 1. crunches 2. situps 3. rowing machine 4. ab exerciser 5. pushups 6. exercise bike 7. treadmill more

Voting Question: how can i get fitter in two weeks?

i just wanna know what cardio workouts to do like 20 mins swim, 20 min run etc... my fitness is good atm, i just want it to be better in 2 weeks things i can use treadmill, rowing Machine, exercise bike,swimming,stair-stepping machine.PLEASE HELP more

Resolved Question: Advice...can I exercise while rehabbing from a broken leg?

I've been meaning to talk to my doctor about this but he's tough to get a hold of I was hoping someone with either medical or physical therapy experience could take a shot at this question for me... I've just finished the first of a three month healing process for an open tib-fib fracture. I'm starting to pull my hair out with boredom and was have starting rowing (with my good leg only ) on my rowing machine. Is this a bad idea? Am I using necessary resources required for my leg to optimally heal or is it OK to continue with some cardio exercise? more

Resolved Question: Candy Bar Energy Problem?

A candy bar has 1 million joules of energy. A healthy person can generate 1641.2 watts while working on a rowing machine. Calculate how long one would need to row to completely burn off the candy bar. Also, what three ways does the human body use its energy without even doing physical exercises? more

Resolved Question: How much exercise to loose weight? ?

I am going to start when I finish school (10th December) and go until I get back (20th February) I'll be using a rowing machine. I am 5'5 (170cm) and weigh in at 75kg (165lb or pounds) btw I am a guy of 14 :p I want to get around the 40 maybe 50 (88lb or 110lb) but I also want to gain mussel ( i know wrong spelling >;[ ) So how long should I work out on the rowing machine for a day? And how long can I break for in that time? (so eg if it's an hour can I break for 5 mins for every 10 mins I work out?) And how do I gain the mussel ? And my diet is really crap atm (you know how it is with sleepovers...) so what should I begin to eat? I used to eat only 30g of Saturated Fat a day but then I was eating only small things and it was to little. Can anyone help? Thanks, God Bless , ~ MITD. more

Resolved Question: Trying to build muscle?

I'm 16 and I've started lifting weights and trying to build muscle in the past month or two. Where I'm at right now is that every two days I (try to) work out, and that includes: 3 sets of 30-50 situps 1-2 sets of 10 pushups (I don't like pushups) 3 sets of 6-8 bicep curls (15-20 pounds) 3 sets of 6-8 overhead tricep extensions (5-10 pounds) 3 sets of 6-8 single arm rows (25-30 pounds) 3 sets of 6-8 front raises and lateral raises (5-10 pounds) 3 sets of 6-8 chest presses (15-20 pounds) Now, I'm still not very muscular, and I'm sure I'm missing some super-important exercises I should be doing. I'm not really doing it for a sport or anything, just to be a bit more attractive for girls. I don't want massive muscles, I just don't want to be anorexically skinny or slightly chubby with no muscle. At the same time, i still have some fat I want to get rid of so that my abs are actually visible and such. I assume I'll have to do cardio to lose that fat though. What can I do at home without buying a machine? Any suggestions for exercises I'm missing (ideally just using a dumbell or a barbell)? more

Resolved Question: Am I Exercising Right?

ok i am trying to lose alot of weight. my grandmas driveway is pretty long (we live in the mountains) and it is straight up hill. I used to barely make it up when i didnt exercise but now i am able to walk up it many times in a row. I have noticed that by doing up-hill walking I have gained ALOT of muscle in my legs. I dont know the official name of the muscle but when i flex my leg the muscle really pops out! lol But am i doing this correct? I ususally walk up the driveway about 3 times and then when i get back up I do crunches. I also stich to 1800 calories. I weight about 375 and i am a little over 6 feet in height. I cant afford fancy machines or a gym membership so i am pretty limited. Would I also benefit by a weight bench for some weight training? your advice is very appreciated =] more

Resolved Question: Help with weight lifting routine?

I used to go to the gym a lot, after graduation I stopped going. Now I'm getting back into it and can't remember the routine I used to use, that I really liked and worked well. I plan on a 6 day a week routine, possibly seven (a day or two of just cardio). I only enjoy one or two exercises per muscle group so can anyone help match up what to do on what day? Here are my exercises: Military Press/Arnold press, Leg press, calf raises, bicep curls, triceps kickbacks and extensions, Seated row, Chest press machine, one arm rows, leg curls and extensions. I may be forgetting something, so if you have suggestions, please. I also never know how to work my abs, and haven't enjoyed anything I've tried. Cardio options: I run for 30 minutes, but I'd like to mix it up. Swimming, biking, rock climbing?, any other options? I always do a 10-20 minute cool down shooting baskets I'm doing this to get back into shape (endurance wise, and shed a few pounds I've added since graduation). Thanks for all your help. more

Voting Question: Im 16 and dont know whether to concentrate on machine weights or free weight in the gym?

These are the machines my gym has: Lateral Deltoid Ab Crunch Leg Press Lat Pull Down with tricep rope press down Adductor/abductor Leg Extension Leg Hamstring seated curl Machine chest press Pec Dec Shoulder press-machine Tricep Dip machine Upright row machine Bicep curl machine Calf raise machine Pullover Hyper extension machine Upper body chinning and dipping-ive never used this There are numbers on the machines that tell you what order to do them in, I usually follow this and with 2 sets of 12-15 of each exercise with a comfortable weight. After an hour of this i go into the free weights room and do seated hammer curls and standing arm curls(not alternating) with 7.5 kg dumbells. Then i usually do to the Bench Press with stabalizer and do some incline presses and flat bench presses with 20 kg(not including the weight of the bar) i do 20 mins of cardio- usually split into 10 mins warm up and 10 mins cool down-bicyle and treadmill(level 6 out of 12) Is this a good workout? I am doing my GCSE's so i go to the gym on fridsy and sunday and do a quick workout on wednesdays with push up stands. I take protein powder after workouts, is this a good routine? more

Resolved Question: Is using a rowing machine a good way to burn calories?

Someone i knew had one, but because he moved he gave me alot of stuff he couldnt take with him including this rowing machine, which i thought may come in handy. Id like to lose some weight and exercise more. Is it good for burning the calories? Also, what part of the body does it tone up!??? more

Resolved Question: Help with my workout routine?

I just started a new workout routine after about 3 months off and I wanted some input. I'm 18, Male, and 115~120 kg (fat not muscle), 6"2~3 but have surprisingly good stamina for someone as overweight as me. 45 minutes power walking a day on a treadmill with no incline resulting in about 250 calories burnt according to the machine 3 sets of 8 reps @ comfortable weight for bench, the one where you face the machine and pull it toward you, like a weighted row, and the one where you pull the top bar thing down. I do the weights every 2 days on a home gym machine. Also available to me in my home gym: elliptical/x trainer, leg press, and the one where you move your hands together. And also free weights and a real bench. I am wondering mainly: should I use the x trainer instead of the treadmill and for how long? Or perhaps alternate? (I much prefer the treadmill) is my weight training good or should I change up the reps/sets/weight/exercises/frequency?? The goal is to lose weight fast. my parent said if i can lose 20-30 kg by December they'll buy me an Armani suit. P.S sorry i don't know all the weight exercise names, hope you can workout what I'm talking about. more

Resolved Question: What is the best type of sneaker for exercising on a rowing machine?

I use the rowing machine in the gym but my cross trainers are rubbing against my heels and giving me blisters....does anyone know what the best sneakers to use are? more

Voting Question: knee injury/knee pain?

ive had knock knees since i was about 5, i went and saw an orthopaedic doctor who offered an operation but my mum said no... my right knee has extra bone in, i think its called birpatite patella or something, anyway the patella fuses together differently, so my anatomy of my knee is different to other peoples i am 16 and work out about 3 to 4 times a week i also walk pretty much everywhere about 2 months ago my right knee really started hurting when i was running, i could only run for about 10 mins without pain, theni realised that it felt like it was going to give way and something was catching when i was cycling, also when on the rowing machine the pain is so cringing i cant bear it, it gives me the shivers. i went to the doctors, but my GP was on a sabbatical so i saw a locum or something, she said that i needed to build my quads up.. and my knee was just getting used to the exercise now i can no longer run on my knee and going up and down stairs hurts, it also feels like its gonna give way, the only exercise that is bearable is cycling and cross training, i cannot do any leg weights as my knee doesnt feel strong enough i have tried to build all the muscle and i am noticing that just under my right knee on the left side there is some swelling after exercise i am going to go back to see my GP sometime soon but shall i continue exercising? and what do you thinks wrong oh and the only trauma i can think that happened to my knee was when i went skiing in april.. and twisted it, that swelled alot, but cleared up within a few days more

Resolved Question: Workout for 15 year old rower?

Hey, I'm 15 years old, about 5ft 11.5 and roughly 150 pounds. I usually row regularly (4-5 times a week) but I have not been rowing recently through the summer holidays. I was wondering what sort of work-out I should do (how many reps-sets) and which machines to use. I have recently joined a gym which has a good variety of weight and cardio-vascular machines and a swimming pool also, so I'm not short of equipment. For rowing I need to have good endurance, fitness and strength, and I am a little confused about what workout plan I should follow as I don't want to be the wrong build for my sport. As it's the summer and I haven't be rowing, I am not doing the 4-5 rowing sessions a week, so I would like to know what workout plans I should follow to get me into good shape for when rowing starts again and what/how much I should do/lift, and how often. How much/often I should lift/exercise during the season would be helpful also. Sorry that this question is so long it's just that there's aren't any 15 year old 150 pound rowers who have asked questions about this that I have seen. By the way, I have a back problem which my chiropractor says could be solved/helped greatly by building my core muscles (and maybe trying palates) so bear this in mind if possible... sorry that my question is so long and dull! more

Resolved Question: Is anyone over 300 pounds?

I'm 21, 5-8 and over 300 pounds. I have tried unsucessfully for over 7 years to lose weight. The past 6 months I have spent at least 5 days a week at the gym, doing cardio(the eliptical) weight training and using the rowing machine. I have also cut out most carbs(all bad, i only eat whole wheat, and really only everyother day) and eat mostly lean protien and a lot of veggies and fruits. I have not lost more than 5 pounds in the last 6 months. Im sick of people just saying to cut down on the food(because I have a lot) and exercise and the weight will come off because it hasn't. Im thinking of getting a lapband on my stomach. My father even said to me he thinks i should go on diet pills, like trimspa or another diet pill thats not that healthy. Its getting really aggrevating because I am doing everything I can possibly think of to lose this weight. Can anyone give me any other ideas? I have PCOS which does make my metabolism a lot slower than normal. I was put on medication but it did not settle well at all. Like would throw up everything I ate. She just said to diet and exercise. Thanks though. more

Resolved Question: While watching rowing in the Olympics, it looks like it works your whole body..anyone use a rowing machine?

If so, what kind is best or what exercises are similar to rowing? more

Resolved Question: running on the treadmill with breaks?

I go to the gym three times a week, and use the treadmill alot, doing 5km at the start of my workout and then 2.5 at the end, with weights and ab exercises, in the middle. Does breaking down the cardio matter or do you have to do it in one go?, as I also try to add 10 minutes on the rowing machine, I run at 13kmph. more

Resolved Question: My Bum Has gone even bigger since exercising! HELP!?

im MALE and 18 i am thin but my bum (bum cheeks) are HUGE. I used to eat alot of junk food. and fizzy pop all the time. and now i eat healthy, and am always drinking water. i do a hours running every day and go on my rowing machine. i also do weights to make my arm mucles bigger. i DONT so squats or lunges because they build muscle in my bum. people, who know alot about this, told me this would make my bum smaller. but since doing the exercising. its gone ALOT bigger! HELP ME! WHAT AM I DOING WRONG? thanks. (i will be coming back to this question for new answers very frequently by the way.) 10 points for best answer!!! thanks! more

Resolved Question: How do you know if you are having a good back workout? I'm never sore but I can just barely finish my sets.

I just want to make sure that when I go to the gym for my back workout, that I'm doing it right. I do lat pulldowns, seated cable rows, seated machine rows, and I work my traps. I use enough weight to get 3 sets of 10-12 reps for each exercise. I use Size On but I rarely feel sore the next couple of days. Am I doing something wrong? more

Resolved Question: Basic Diet Question...?

Ok, I'm 18, female, 5' 7", 165 lbs., and am currently taking the equivalent of 18 hours of college classes (and will be until Christmas). So my situation is fairly stable as far as that goes. There is a gym on campus which I go to between 3 and 4 times a week. When I go I use the stair-master (3 sets of 15 mins), walk the track (totaling about 1/2 a mile by the time I leave), stretch, and use a rowing machine (2 sets of 6 mins). I am taking Metabolife's Green Tea dietary supplement. I am hypoglycemic so I aim to eat about 80-100 grams of protein everyday. (200 g of carbs/ 50 g of fat max). So my diet is also regulated and stable. My question is: What can I do to get that fashion magazine body? I don't want to be a stick, I just want to replace my squishy body with a well-toned one. I just started my exercise regiment 2 weeks ago (taking the supplements about a week ago) and I have hardly seen a difference. I am willing to do what ever it takes to be a "head turner". Help please! more

Resolved Question: How often should I do weight training per week?

I'm trying to slim down (trim fat, but add muscle) but I'm wondering how often I should do weights? I've started playing tennis and I just want to focus on doing exercises that will improve my tennis game. BASIC exercises I know to do using barbells and dumbells: SQUATS LAT PULLDOWNS (machine) BENCH PRESS LUNGES ABS DEAD ROWS (all done with active recovery, or what you may know as circuit training) Is there anything else I can do that would actually enhance my game? I know those exercises are basic but they work major groups at one time and I don't have the patience to hop from one machine to the next for an entire hour. I know it's a lot in ingest but I could use the help. I'm finally serious about my health. Thanks. more

Resolved Question: How long should I do the row machine for?

So i finally just used this at the gym last night. I felt like in 10 minutes I got a better workout than I do spending 1 hour on a bike (the ones that are lower to the ground with arm rests.) It was saying that I was burning around 600 calories an hour (even though an hour would probably be impossible.) But what is the best way to use this machine for a good cardio workout ?? Like I said, I got a great exercise in only 10 minutes, and I have only used it once, so I'm a little worried about overstraining myself. more

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Resolved Question: Rowing Machines?

My gym has a rowing machine that I'm thinking of using. I'm thinking that it'll be great for building and toning my back and upper arms. What exactly does the rowing machine help with? What's a good exercise routine for using it? more

Resolved Question: What is the best workout for this?

I exercise quite often, and by that i mean use a rowing machine, and using dumbells and small weights. That type of excercise gives me quite big arm muscles. Does anyone know of a workout that will help me build my stomach muscles, like the one that gives you a 6 pack, cos mines a bit flat. Many thanks. :D more

Resolved Question: Exercise Advice Please!?

So here's my workout routine: Day 1 Bicep Curl Machine - 10 reps, 3 sets Tricep Press Machine - 10 reps, 3 sets Chest Press Machine - 10 reps, 3 sets Chest Fly Machine - 10 reps, 3 sets Overhead Pull-down Machine - 10 reps, 3 sets Day 2 Leg Press 1 Machine - 10 reps, 3 sets Leg Press 2 Machine - 10 reps, 3 sets Hamstring Machine - 10 reps, 3 sets Quadriceps Macine - 10 reps, 3 sets Abdominal Crunch Machine - 10 reps, 3 sets Day 3 Shoulder Press Machine - 10 reps, 3 sets Row Machine - 10 reps, 3 sets Overhead Press Machine - 10 reps, 3 sets Back Extension Machine - 10 reps, 3 sets Lateral Raise Machine - 10 reps, 3 sets I also do this everyday: 10 minutes of 7.0 miles per hour (150 cal) 15 minutes of CrossRamp Machine (elliptical) (100 cal) I am working out too hard, too little, or just about right? More cardio, less cardio? I am pretty new to weightlifting. I used to do 6-8 reps of everything but never got results. Any advice is great! more

Resolved Question: What is the best way for me to recover after exercise?

I work out 6 days a week, for a total of about 15 hours. I do outdoor cycling, spinning, use a rowing machine and lift weights. I also have bipolar disorder and take lithium, lamictal, and seroquel. I am 38 years old. My doctor advised me to drink Gatorade when I work out, which I have just started doing and it has helped. I eat a balanced diet, but it's strange, when I am exercising I am full of energy, but then I am pretty tired again until my next workout. I can't understand why I am feeling so tired between workouts. Any suggestions? more

Resolved Question: When will I see results from using the elliptical?

I use the elliptical trainer every day at home for 20 minutes, along with a 2 minture abs workout. I go to the gym twice a week and usually use the elliptical, treadmill and rowing machine. I don't' want to lose weight, I just want to build a bit of muscle and tone my body. When will I start to see some results from this exercise routine? more

Resolved Question: Cardio Exercises?

Is there any other type of cardio I can do in a gym or even at home that does not envolve using your legs. (Running, stairmster, cycling) I can only think of the rowing machine, but let me know if you have any other suggestions. more

Resolved Question: Increase the intensity of my training?

I've recently found some inspiration to work harder and become bigger and stronger. I want to look for anything that may help my workouts give me better results and harder work. I weightlift 3 times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. I do Bench Press, Squat, Pullups, Machine Butterflies, Glute/Ham Raise, Lat Raises, Bicep Curls, Skull Crushers, Cable Rows for rear delts, and use all the time I have left before the weight room closes and do abs. I'm ~5'9", 147lb, and turning 15 in two months. I started lifting exactly 1 year ago. I started taking amino acid (protein) pills two weeks ago and have gained 4lb since. Is there anything at all I can do to increase intensity of my workouts and produce better and faster results? I just feel like I wanna work harder and achieve more. Please don't comment my routine being too much; my dad is a doctor and teaches a course on exercise physiology and is ok my routine, and I trust him. Any suggestions will be helpful and appreciated. more

Resolved Question: Exercise during pregnancy?

I am currently 25 weeks pregnant and I am becoming somewhat unhappy with my body. I am very proud of my bump, however I am not particularly happy that due to lack of exercise that my arms and my legs are no longer as toned as they once were. I used a rowing machine before I was pregnant and I am now unable to use it due to the pressure it causes on my stomach. What ways can I tone my arms and my legs which are safe and have good results? Its getting nearer to summer and I dont want to be so self conscious that I refuse to wear skirts and vests more

Resolved Question: Is the rowing machine safe to use in early pregnancy?

I've been exercising on the row machine at the gym prior to pregnancy. I'm in my 5th week and wanted to know if it's still safe? more

Resolved Question: Good diet ?

Breakfast: Bowl of cereal lunch: fruit salad or cereal bar Dinner: Whatever my mum cooks me! I dont snack during the day i give myself a treat once a week though i exercise 4-7 times a week using the Rowing machine for 20 mins and Pilates for 15-40 minutes Im 16 and im 116lbs..5 ft 8..I really want a flat belly for summer! more

Resolved Question: hernia ?????

im 16 and im 8 and a half stone (119lbs) and ive just started exercising..using the rowing machine..my only problem is that im concerned that if i use the rowing machine too often that i'll get a hernia..is it likely that i will ? im 5 foot 7 more

Resolved Question: exercise?!?

Im 14 and i go to the gym and run at 10.1 km per hour for 6 mins twice with a break in between. i also use the weight equipment and cycling, rowing and stepping machine. (i dont over do it though, i make sure of that) I know exercise is good foryou, but why? It's good for your heart, but it only burns about 80 calories in 1 work out session. What are other benefits? more

Resolved Question: Could this be true?

..someone told me they lost just under 20 lbs in one month by eating only fruit,...(watermelon, apples, oranges, and (1) banana per day, ) Each day they included 1-2 servings of skim milk and 2 servings of nuts for protien. Exercised as well, but def. not obsessively , only when she felt like it, she would use her rowing machine for 10 or 15 minute segments, or take a walk. She is about 60 lbs overweight...(well now, only 40) (She says now, she is very slowly incorporating whole grains back into the diet, ...not a meat eater) Oh, and she does take a daily vitamin and drink plenty of water. Is losing that weight in that time possible? (not for long term) I havent been able to see her, so i dont know. Thanks She says she did this for a "jumpstart"...to her weight loss program, and its been really motivating to her. more

Resolved Question: What is the best/most effective way to tone my body?

Hi, I'm a 16 year old male, I'm 6”2 and am around 172 lbs. I apologize for any ignorance I may show when posting this. I'm currently trying to find a way to tone my body to a better standard. I work out normally with a dumbbell at the weight 13kg. I have the strength and my body is slightly defined, but I would much like to improve my chest, and slightly my arms. Seeing as I already have the strength, I wasn't sure if bench pressing would be my solution. I know that that would add body mass, and I wouldn't really want to add too much. I don't mind adding mass, but I am not really looking into improving it as I think I am at a suitable one so far. I was thinking of getting a 50kg bench press, as like I said I don't want to go mad, would that a) tone my chest, arms, back, shoulders, stomach? b) would it add a lot of mass to my body? In addition, I also looked into rowing machines, as I when I looked both up, apparently a rowing machine would work those areas, would they? And if so is it good? I would prefer not to go to the gym, as I have little time to travel to ones which aren't that close, and would much prefer to buy equipment, around £100 for home use, seeing as a gym member ship can be around £30+ a month. I don't mind increasing my strength, and mass slightly, but my main motivation is to tone most or if not all of my upper body. I know jogging can be good, but I am asthmatic and with the cold weather, jogging can't always be useful when my asthma is bad.. I was thinking of taking up cycling when the days get longer, but I don't know if that would get the benefits I would hope for. But if I was to cycle I would like that to be my secondary exercise. Also, I know this sounds rather stupid, but I would like to do this without having to change the way I eat. I am not fat and I guess I eat normal, I am not a strict healthy eater but I say I generally do eat rather healthy, compared to that of a lot of people. The “look” I guess I am aiming for is clearly one which does look strong as well as defined. I don't want to be ridiculously bulky as that if far from what I want, nor do I want to be toned but rather thin. Thanks for reading that long post and thank you for those of you who reply. more

Voting Question: Bicep curls...feeling it in the elbows, but not the biceps?

Hello everyone! I started going to a gym about a month ago, and it's been going great except for one problem. Whenever I use the bicep curl machine (single weight, not separate by arm) it feels like my biceps are hardly working at all. However, by my third set I start feeling pain in my elbows, and sometimes my wrists. But again - I don't really feel anything at all in my biceps. Does this mean I'm lifting too much, or could it just be bad form? I've tried lowering the weight, and while it prevents the pain it also still feels like my biceps aren't actually being worked at all. Thanks for your help! If it helps, I do other exercises like the lat pulldown and high row, which I have been able to regularly add weight too and feel great with. It's only the curls that seem to be problematic. Hello everyone! I started going to a gym about a month ago, and it's been going great except for one problem. Whenever I use the bicep curl machine (single weight, not separate by arm) it feels like my biceps are hardly working at all. However, by my third set I start feeling pain in my elbows, and sometimes my wrists. But again - I don't really feel anything at all in my biceps. Does this mean I'm lifting too much, or could it just be bad form? I've tried lowering the weight, and while it prevents the pain it also still feels like my biceps aren't actually being worked at all. Thanks for your help! If it helps, I do other exercises like the lat pulldown and high row, which I have been able to regularly add weight too and feel great with. It's only the curls that seem to be problematic. Edit: the machine I'm using is essentially a machine version of preacher curls, so those don't seem like a good alternative. more

Resolved Question: Do you think £180 a month for gym membership & a personal trainer is good value?

Just signed up today. Wondering if its good. The gym is big and brand new. although their is no pool, which I wouldn't use in anyway, there are plenty of treadmills (8), at least 4 cross trasiners, & approx 8 exercise bikes, of 2 different kind. 3 rowing machines & some steppers. Also had loads of free weights and the machine type weights. Use of just the gym would be £20 per month. For £180 (additional £160) per month I get 2 supervised sessions a week. Involves a trainer, exercise programme, before & after photo... I live in Newcastle upon Tyne. The Gym is open 7 days a week from 8am til 9pm or thereabouts. Not sure of exact qualifications the bloke has although he was at university so deffo a professional, but its a company which is external to the actual gym, like a partnership yes, I can use the gym the whole time its open & it is really quiet. I've once seen 5 people in at the most. Its mainly a soccer place with lots of pitches in the grounds. more

Resolved Question: Blistering on hands from the exercising?

I use a rowing machine 2 or 3 times a week, and often lift weights (not particularly heavy ones). I'm finding that the skin on the palms of my hands is starting to blister (just where the palm joins the fingers). Should I just ignore it and carry on? (on the assumption that the skin will harden a little of its own accord, and the problem will then stop). Or maybe I'm using the wrong grip? (although if I change my grip, it feels uncomfortable which may be a sign that it's 'wrong'). Any other suggestions? more

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