The misc.fitness FAQ

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In misc.fitness there are discussions about many aspects of fitness. From bodybuilding and training methods to aerobics and nutrition. Hopefully this FAQ will answer some basic questions about fitness, with an emphasis on weight training, and make your training more productive.
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This document actually consists of 5 parts.

• Part 1: The FAQ.
• Part 2: Exercise Equipment information.
• Part 3: Listing of 2-4 exercises per body part and the areas they work.
  
• Part 4: Listing of recommended books and magazines.
• Part 5: Glossary of Basic Definitions of fitness terms.

Part 1: The Frequently Asked Questions (and answers



0. What's misc.fitness?

1. FAT: How is it measured?
2. How to get a washboard stomach? or How can I get
   rid of the FAT around my ANY BODY PART?
3. What should my heart rate be to lose FAT?
4. How long should I work out to burn FAT?
5. What are the best ways to lose weight?
   
6. What are the best ways to gain weight?
7. What is an aerobic exercise?
8. What is an anaerobic exercise?
9. What things should I know before starting a training program?
10. What's a warm-up and cool-down?
11. What's a suggested beginner weight routine?
    
12. How to get over a plateau?
13. Should I train a muscle if it's sore?
14. Will aerobics hurt growth?
15. Do I count the weight of the bar?
16. How should I breathe while lifting?
17. Should I use a lifting belt?
    
18. Should I eat before or after training?
19. Is more protein necessary for weight training?
20. How tall is Arnold?
21. I'm not getting any bigger. What can I do?
22. Is there a table for doing X pounds for Y reps?
23. What are Fat burners and Stacking?
    
24. What are lifting straps?
25. Should I train if I'm sick?
26. Free Weights vs Machines?
27. What exercises should I avoid?
28. Where can I get plates that are less than 5 pounds?
29. What's HFL? Legendary Abs? Rotator Cuff solution?
    
30. What's High Intensity training (HIT)? or What can be done to work the muscle further?
31. What type of routine should I use when lifting weights?
32. Is the order in which muscles are worked
    important?
33. Periodization/cycling what is it?
34. Where can I get the abs, stretching, Nordic Track, weights FAQ, or access to Medline articles?
35. What's the best exercise to do and when is the best time to workout?
    
36. Shin splints: what is it and how to get rid of them.
37. Will muscle turn into FAT?
38. What are Plyometrics? or How can I jump higher?
39. I don't want to be HUGE. Should I still lift weights?
40. If I'm doing both aerobic exercise and weight training, which one should be done first?
41. Is there a nutritional database available via FTP?
    
42. How does form affect the muscles that are worked?
43. Supplements (Chromium Picolinate, Met-Rx,
    Vanadyl Sulfate, Cybergenics, etc.), do they work?
44. How much protein is in an egg?

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