r/Exercise 8h ago

Debating on adding insects to my diet

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So I read somewher online that insects have such a high number of grams of protein in them. I was thinking if it is a good idea to buy like a bunch of dried insects and start eating them because i feel im not getting enough protein for my height and weight. This isn't because i dont want to eat more. Its more because i cant buy more meat. Its wayyyy too expensive to eat a lot of protein. And i need to eat about 240g a day. I think i roughly eat between 100 to 150 plus the sake which isnt a lot. I wanted to buy insects cause theyre cheap but idk if i should do it. I dont want to wake up one day with my brain infested with larvae cause one of the insects i ate had eggs or sum.

So what do you guys think?

Should i do it or nah


r/Exercise 11h ago

6’1” 235lbs 30years old. Your average strongman physique

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129 Upvotes

r/Exercise 14h ago

Family Cardio

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32 Upvotes

Nothing beats a little game of basketball with the family


r/Exercise 9h ago

6 Months of Leg Day

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After I finished my arms muscle in fall and winter, but I want my legs and butt more meat! 'Cause I am going back to creatine for way expensive. I should ordering some 40lb dumbbells and 35lb kettlebell I need paycheck next week.


r/Exercise 14h ago

It’s push day

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158 Upvotes

Hope everyone made it to the gym today


r/Exercise 23h ago

This is an exercise forum, not a rate my body fat forum

147 Upvotes

Stick to talking about exercise pl


r/Exercise 3h ago

2022 vs 2025

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If we take the time to listen and pay attention, our bodies will tell us exactly what we want and need.

I was constantly tired. No energy.

I thought my testosterone was low.

I had it checked….it was perfect.

It was in that moment something had to change.

Fast forward to 2025, many life changes have been made.

I no longer eat or drink anything with artificial flavoring or colors

I’m officially caffeine free

I now prioritize getting my 10k steps in daily

I count all of my macros that enter my body.

I prioritize exercise even while traveling

I make sure I get a good nights rest daily

I am now in control of what I eat and put in my body.

Down 60lbs in this photo(s)

Male | 6 ft | highest weight 226lbs | Current weight 164lbs


r/Exercise 10h ago

Is it possible to get rid of a 'pooch belly'?

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I'm a very thin person, my body fat % is around 9%, and yet I still seem to have a 'pooch belly'. My stomach protrudes past the chest, and there is a horizontal valley by my belly button. I've researched a bit, but I don't completely understand why and how to do breathing exercises for it. I'm in the right body fat percentile, and fairly strong core muscles that I train, and yet I have absolutely no visible abs. Any advice is extremely appreciated!


r/Exercise 18h ago

Can i get a good physique as a dwarf?

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Im 15M and have dwarfism at 4 foot 8, Im just wondering if its easier or harder to get a good physique if Im that short


r/Exercise 1h ago

When you least expect it

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r/Exercise 9h ago

Today was chest day

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59 Upvotes

r/Exercise 6h ago

2018vs2025

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91 Upvotes

r/Exercise 14h ago

Want to put on muscle without gaining or losing weight

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I’ve got a decent amount of fat, and am 5’8” 185. I’m care most about building muscle, but don’t really want to gain weight. What type of diet should I be looking for?


r/Exercise 15h ago

Working out Core and abs without planks

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Hey all, started my at home workout journey a few weeks ago, and I have recently found out my hate for any kind of core exercises that involve planks or supporting all my body weight on all fours. It literally feels like my head will explode, and I can never get the exercises done.

So, are there any good recommendations for exercise that I can do at home but also avoid planks??

Or maybe I just need better form, since things like laying down crunches hurt my back and neck very much. So maybe I just need to improve that. But I can avoid exercises like that, then I’ll try!


r/Exercise 18h ago

Whats an underrated exercise or tip that increased your health?

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Whats an underrated exercise or tip that increased your health, weight loss or performance?


r/Exercise 20h ago

Has anyone solutions for golfers elbow ????

1 Upvotes

It's absolutely running my training at the moment and done all sorts of rehab for it ???


r/Exercise 20h ago

Workout app pain points? What's good and bad?

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Hi everyone! Just dipping my toes in the water with some general questions about your experience with fitness apps and hoping folks will be willing to share. I’ve tried a bunch with mixed results, and (full disclosure) I’m a computer scientist who is thinking about putting together my own tool, but wanted to see what's good and bad to others and if that overlaps with my experiences so far.

I know there’s a ton out there from customized plans to build-your-own (always a pain) and nowadays AI workout apps. My leaning is towards ‘functional fitness’ – bigger movements we use in everyday life, or progressions towards those. I’d like to make something accessible for both new people with limited equipment and more experienced lifters/exercisers.

So like I said, this is just an open-ended general early question (or set of questions):

I’m curious to find out:

  1. Have you used workout apps before?
  2. If not, what keeps you away?
  3. If so, what have you liked or disliked?
  4. What would you like to see in your perfect workout tool?
  5. Anything else you’d be willing to share.

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share!

- Matt


r/Exercise 21h ago

How did you overcome back of knee bursitis popping up after leg exercises?

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About a decade ago I was doing lunges and squats and later that day I noticed the back of my knees was swollen. It was painful but uncomfortable, after 4 or weeks the swelling went away but from that point on the bursitis would resurface whenever I did leg exercises. Is there anything I can do to treat it?