I got over-zealous on the assisted pull up machine the other day and I got a major case of DOMS. Any advice on how to get over it faster? I am stretching whenever I get a chance but coworkers are wondering why they keep seeing arms raise up over the cubicle. I plan to do cardio today, ONLY! Should I...

What do you think about the new G2 gatorade for hydration. It has very low calories (25 per 8oz) but still the same amount of electrolytes as the original.

All signed up and hoping for the best. I am now officially starting journey to a svelt body before September, 40th birthday. I have done everything from the dreaded cabbage soup diet(actually worked but could never do it again) to the Fit for Life program(limited results-self to blame). plan is to w...

I am going to check out LA Fitness tonight after work. coworkers have memberships for the last 3 months or so and are encouraging me to join. Today they are offering "special" last year rates without a initiation fee and say you can cancel anytime. I have read some comments online about ho...

eh im pretty sure your nose is a better filter of air then your mouth. Do your best to breathe through your nose. Its only better because your nose hairs filter out dust etc. But its not best for exercise as its harder to get enough oxygen into your body. I was trying to concentrate on breathing te...

Check out this page on this site....

http://www.shapefit.com/exercise.html

"Mid-afternoon snack: cottage cheese or piece of fruit (Low Fat Cheese not , no Fruit)"

Why the issue with (as long as it's lowfat) and Fruit?
I am trying to lose, too and thought these were smart choices. good source of protein from all that I have read.

Thank you for your postings, guys! I am inspired to increase upper body strength. I am in a similar situation (sissy pushups only) although I still have 30 lbs to lose. I always find myself buying sleeveless shirts and think I look good in them until I see a picture of myself. Argh! I love to see ot...

It's mostly about genetics on whether your prone to get them or not. Most are caused by stressing out your legs by standing or crouching. I've read that Birth control pills can make you prone to them also. (Good benefits outweigh these though) There is a couple of different procedures to releave/cor...