normie.fitness in #hive-101690 • 5 months agoI keep getting ankle sprains from running... why?I am the type of person that when I have a minor injury, I at first have this attitude that I should just "man up" and run through the pain. I am not 20 years old so I am just…normie.fitness in #hive-101690 • 5 months agoGetting out of a slump: What to do when your fitness level suddenly drops to nothingWe are all guilty of it. I know that I certainly am. There are things that happen and it could be a big party weekend, being too busy at work, or suddenly just finding yourself…normie.fitness in #hive-101690 • 6 months agoStupid exercise equipment: The Ab Circle ProThere have been a ton of ab tightening gimmicks that have appeared over the years and other than the rolly-wheel or whatever you call that thing, they are all full of crap.…normie.fitness in #hive-101690 • 7 months agoWalking vs Running: Which is better for weight loss?This is an argument that I see happen both in person and of course on the internet where everyone is an expert. I do not claim to be an expert but I am going to detail some…normie.fitness in #hive-101690 • 8 months ago200 km in a month - a big milestone for meWhen I started out in November using my Strava app, there are a number of challenges that you can take on. They are 5k, 10k, all the way up to something absurd like 100k runs in…normie.fitness in #hive-101690 • 8 months agoPacing: Quite possibly the toughest aspect of distance runningI don't wear a sport watch when I am running and therefore unless I am constantly looking at my phone I don' really have any idea how fast I am going when I go on my runs. I am…normie.fitness in #hive-101690 • 9 months agoThe fitness industry has the wrong approach towards beginners I know quite a few people that are afraid or apprehensive to go to the gym or even to do some basic exercises because of the fact that they fear (or in my situation, know) that…normie.fitness in #hive-101690 • 9 months agoWhat motivates you to run? My methods are a little strange I guess. Let me clarify: Running for most people including and especially me is NOT something I enjoy. I get that there are people out there that claim to genuinely love it but I think…normie.fitness in #hive-101690 • 9 months agoGetting a Body Mass Index reading is very eye-openingI say this as someone who is a little bit of a non-believer when it comes to this technology because I don't understand how a scale with some levers on it can determine my entire…normie.fitness in #hive-101690 • 9 months agoFitness Myths: Running is much better for you than walkingThere is a common feeling out there for people that are out of shape that you have to do high-intensity exercises in order to get any benefit out them. This likely comes from…normie.fitness in #hive-101690 • 9 months agoProtein loading and how it can go wrongOne of the most common fitness supplements and consequently the only one in my closet is whey protein powder. These various companies compete on how many grams of protein they…normie.fitness in #hive-101690 • 9 months agoDangerous gym exercises: The upright rowThere are a lot of exercises that can (and should) be performed in the gym. I am a big fan of strength training and believe "bigly" in that it is absolutely crucial to overall…normie.fitness in #hive-101690 • 9 months agoMy running app screwed up and the results are amazingA new pizzeria opened up near my house that has the most amazing pepperoni pizza on the menu so I have had to introduce an additional amount of cardio into my life. This isn't…normie.fitness in #hive-101690 • 9 months agoReturning to the gym after a long break howtoMany people around the world are facing situations where they have not had access to a gym for a very long period of time. Many places, such as where I live, STILL haven't…normie.fitness in #hive-101690 • 10 months agoBogus fitness equipment: The Vibro Shape I want to believe that most people are smart enough to realize that any product that claims you don't have to exercise or diet in order to lose weight or tone muscles is a bogus…normie.fitness in #hive-101690 • 10 months agoThe dangers of excessive sweating during exerciseRecently I went on a bike ride with a friend of mine that wants to lose a few pounds (honestly, he needs to lose about 20.) During this trip I let him take point because I…normie.fitness in #sports • last yearThose times when shoe manufacturers lied to us about fitnessAre you the type of person that thinks that athletic shoes are totally overpriced? I know that I am one of those people. At one point a family member bought me a pair of really…normie.fitness in #fitness • last yearRunners need more fuelI'm gonna deviate from my normal weight loss tricks and how to keep drinking beer and stay fit for a minute and talk about something that will likely be encountered by someone if…normie.fitness in #fitness • last yearFitness Myths: Heavy weights bulk you up - light weights give "tone"You ever heard someone say that they are exercising for tone, not for bulk? Especially for women, most people aren't actually looking to become a behemoth and it is unreasonable…normie.fitness in #fitness • last yearDiet Myths: Some sugars are good for you, some are badI'm not going to suggest that all sugars are equal and I think it is pretty widely accepted that high fructose corn syrup is unnatural (I certainly feel that way) but there seems…
