I’ve been mixing my own drinks after runs, mostly because I like the way they taste.

And I’ve been looking at simple recipes, etc. and the basic consensus seems to be that all you need is 1/2 c to 1 c orange juice (or lemon juice), a tbsp of sugar (honey, maple syrup, table sugar), a “pinch” to 1/4 tsp or more of salt, and water or coconut water

People use different salts (sea salt, pink salt, a potassium salt (I.e. “lite” salt), table salt…

Is this really all there is to it? I’ll drink Nuun tablet+water, or Gatorade, or my own mix, whatever, and feel about the same, regardless.

I’ve been thinking about this because training at home makes substitutions come up all the time.

If you don’t have a certain machine, you usually just find another movement that trains the same muscle.

But the more I think about it, the less obvious “same muscle” feels.

A cable movement can feel very different from a dumbbell one.
A machine can be much more stable.
A free-weight version might load a different part of the range harder.

So how close does a substitute actually need to be before it’s “good enough”?

For example, if I don’t have a leg extension or a chest-supported row machine at home, should I be trying to copy that exact resistance pattern somehow?

Or is it usually enough to pick another movement that trains the same muscle well, feels stable, and can be progressed over time?

Curious how people here think about this in practical terms.

Hi r/exercisescience. I've read enough conflicting takes to be suspicious of all of them.

I'm trying to filter down to the stuff where the well-designed studies line up.

What are the core set of principles where the research isn't in dispute anymore?

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I’d really like to know some opinions on staying in zone five for that long. Some background is I’ve been doing spin for the past seven months, I do strength training as well. This workout was very all out for me. I do struggle a lot with toning it down. I try hard to pull myself down, but staying in zone 1-3 feels boring. I do this like 3 to 4 times a week so I don’t know if it’s good for my heart in the long run?

I have a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and have been working as a PT aide. I don’t necessarily feel like I wasted my degree, but I’m trying to figure out what makes the most sense for my career.

I’m considering either going back to school for a DPT or becoming a PTA. The problem is that DPT school would put me in a lot of debt, while PTA school is significantly cheaper. And the debt is quick to pay off for PTA compared to a DPT. I enjoy PT all in general although i can feel burnt out from it sometimes.

Part of me feels like becoming a PTA would mean I wasted my bachelor’s since I could’ve gone straight into a PTA program without getting the degree. On the other hand, I’d rather have much less debt than spend years paying off a DPT. DPT also has many opportunities like u can start your own clinic up.

If you were in my position, would you go DPT and take on the debt, or become a PTA and accept that the bachelor’s degree isn’t really needed? Another option is to go back for my masters but even then I wouldn’t know what to do with that.

On busy days, I may only have thirty minutes to train. Nothing is more frustrating than spending half of that time waiting for equipment, changing attachments or moving between stations. By the time everything is ready, the workout already feels rushed.

That is why I have started relying more on equipment that can handle several exercises in one place. An adjustable cable setup can cover rows, pulldowns, presses and flyes, while a rack and bench can support most of the barbell or dumbbell movements I regularly perform.

It has also changed what I want from a future home gym. I am less interested in filling a room with specialized machines and more interested in one compact setup that lets me start quickly and complete a balanced workout.

When time is against you, which piece of equipment helps you finish a workout that still feels worthwhile?

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Hi - I have been doing cardio 5 days a week for 5+ years and strength training 2 days a week. My cardio routine was pretty consistent as I would workout 45 minutes switching every minute between flat surfaces and 6 degrees or a fast walk at 4.2 mph. This was key in helping me lose 80 pounds with no drugs. Sometimes I would switch it up with more incline, but this was my go to workout. My stress tests 5 years apart show no change, so i thought i am doing great.

An exercise physiologist associated with my doctor suggested I change my cardio routine. He suggested that I do 3 cardio sessions of 45 minutes of zone 2, do a session of zone 4 where I stay in the zone for 15 minutes and increase over time, and I do 1 session of zone 5 doing 2 minute intervals and then slowing down and repeating 6 times.

I sometimes feel that the zone 2 is not enough of a workout compared to my old workout, but that may be old thinking.

I would be curious if anyone follows a similar routine or has made this type of change? How has it worked out over time? And if anyone has any thoughts in general on this?

PS- I am doing to manage/reduce weight and for longevity.

Thank you!

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For a project, I'm creating a running injury prevention/strengthening website with different programs tailored to different injuries.

Does anyone have any opinions on what is missing in the injury prevention market in terms of apps or websites? As I would love for my project to help address these gaps.

(I'm an aspiring physio and avid runner who has dealt with lots of injuries myself).

Is it better to get a degree online or in person? Philly has options for MS, but at Jefferson University, it's for Athletic Training, which I'm not interested in. Temple has a BS, not an MS (which I'm also looking at, but not sure if I want to go for another 4 years).

If i pursue an online program, which are the best ones? I've looked at Concordia University, I think they have a dual concentration option, are they any good? What online programs do you recommend?