| Subject | Date Asked |
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| abs works | 8/13/2008 |
Q: Is it possible to have flat abs without buying any exercise gadgets at all
A: In spite of informercial claims, sure it is. Abdominal conditioning exercises performed regularly, ...
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| Can I get more nimble | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I am 50,in decent shape as I run a couple times a week and workout with weights. I am overweight and ...
A: I'm not quite sure what you mean by "nimble"...maybe quick or agile. Without seeing you, I'm not ...
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| Exercizes | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I am 15 years old and i love to play sports but the problem is 3 hours continuous play can exhaust ...
A: When you play soccer, do you play for 3 hours at a time? Is it every day or once a week, once a ...
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| will weightlifting affect my growth? | 7/3/2008 |
Q: Hey! I'm a fifteen year old who is interested in getting fit.however before I start training i want ...
A: Good question. Very few people your age are concerned about this. Even fewer know about potential ...
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| better body | 7/2/2008 |
Q: Hey Ken! Bluntly, i want a healthier&better body, period. here's my background: I am a 16 year old ...
A: Glad you're motivated to workout. There are lots of different programs available. But I don't know ...
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| Upper/Lower body workouts | 6/24/2008 |
Q: What is the best way to do an upper/lower split in 3 days per week, in about 30 minutes per workout, ...
A: I don't know what exercises you are doing, so I can't give you specific recommendations. For a ...
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| A Workout Easy on The Knees! | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I am really trying to tone up my body but it is so hard with bad knees. I recently had knee surgery. ...
A: You should get together with a physical therapist or qualified certified personal trainer who can ...
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| Exercise drawbacks | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if high-intensity exercise is really better for you than low-intensity? It seems ...
A: Sorry for the delay in responding - been away unexpectedly. Good question. High intensity (cardio) ...
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| FITNESS | 5/24/2008 |
Q: IM A 15 YO WANTING TO IMPROVE MY RUGBY FITNESS BEFORE NEXT SEASON WHICH WILL START IN AUGUST. WHAT ...
A: Almost any exercise and training program you do can be beneficial for improving your performance and ...
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| glutes and thigns | 5/23/2008 |
Q: my build is pear shape. i am an 18-year old golfer and have found that the more i work out, the ...
A: You say you are getting bigger from "working out", but don't say what your workout is. It's hard to ...
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| Please help with the understanding of heart rate. | 5/21/2008 |
Q: can you please tell me what my target heart rate should be when doing cardio for fat loss. I am a ...
A: What they are saying is that you should exercise at an intensity of about 60% - 70% of your maximum ...
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| Fat loss vs Muscle Gain | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I'm 32yrs old, I've had my 2nd child 10 months ago, since then I've lost 55lbs (lost baby fat and ...
A: Tonia, Glad you're motivated to workout. Unfortunately, it's not possible to determine how many ...
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| jump rope and jogging | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I am a male age 45. On weekends Sat and Sun I go jogging for around 45 mins each. On weekdays, due ...
A: Jogging and jump rope are not bad for the knees. However, you can develop knee problems if you ...
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| heart rate monitors | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I wrote to you earlier in the month and had another question for you. I am trying to get these 50lb ...
A: Tami, If you're just starting out, lower your intensity a bit. Give yourself a little time to ...
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| Alcohol & obesity | 4/6/2008 |
Q: Can the body burn off alcohol with exercise? I have heard that the body cannot burn off alcohol and ...
A: The body can burn off alcohol with exercise. You need to do a lot of exercise, as alcohol contains ...
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| skipping | 3/31/2008 |
Q: At the moment I am jogging around 40-45 mins 2-3 times a week for cardio and to reduce my waist. Due ...
A: If you skip at about the same intensity as you jog, you would do it for the same approximate amount ...
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| Routine | 3/31/2008 |
Q: I do cardio (run, elipticle (sp?), cycle) for forty minutes, then follow up with push ups, sit ups, ...
A: It's beneficial to take a rest day if you do heavy cardio trainng. You also do not want to strength ...
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| My butt is disappearing! | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I've started to have a healthier life style for 3 weeks now. I've been eating very good and doing an ...
A: Lunges are the best exercise to build gluteals. Squats are very good, too. You may have to start ...
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| Toning up | 3/12/2008 |
Q: Hey Ken, I'm a 20 year old female, 5'7" and 115 pounds, so I'm defiantly on the slime side. I'm more ...
A: Glad you're working out again. I wouldn't be too concerned about looking disproportionate from ...
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| Training Schedule | 2/26/2008 |
Q: Can you pls. check if it looks fine? My Stats: 5 ft 6 inches and 148 pounds and age 28. Plan: ...
A: Glad you're motivated to exercise. It looks like a good program. But can't really assess it ...
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| exceeding heart rate target zone | 2/17/2008 |
Q: I am a 50-year old female weighing 137 lbs - in relatively good shape given I have only recently ...
A: Jane, If you have no apparant health or medical issues, it is not a problem. Heart rate ...
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| Graduating from an elliptical | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I have been working out on an elliptical for several months now, and I think that I am very close to ...
A: Good question. You don't know how your performance will be with jogging until you do it. Your ...
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| too fat from the hips down!! | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I am a 23 year old male. I've had fat thighs and a fat butt since puberty. Recently, I went on a ...
A: Good for you for wanting to make a change. Hope you're eating different subs daily to get as much ...
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| rear | 1/17/2008 |
Q: i have a rather flat butt..... i heard that exercise can make it rounder and more in shape... but ...
A: Genetics does play a factor, but so does exercise training. Strength training will help build and ...
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| which first | 1/7/2008 |
Q: If I want to do yoga or pilates or strength training in addition to a cardiovascular workout - in ...
A: Tracy, An aerobic workout first will make flexibilty training generally more effective. An aerobic ...
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| exercise and running and weights | 12/27/2007 |
Q: i have a flat behind... will running and exercise/weights make it stick out more.. or will it just ...
A: Running and weight lifting exercise will tone your muscles and may make it stick out more. This ...
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| Problem during regular push-up workout | 12/17/2007 |
Q: I have been doing regular exercises for over 16 weeks in which I incorporate endurance and strength ...
A: Hydration is always important. Don't assume because you're doing just push-ups, you can let it go. ...
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| cardio and stomach aches | 12/12/2007 |
Q: I've been experiencing an odd problem when I’m kick boxing. I get irritable stomach pains when I’m ...
A: Sorry you're experiencing this problem. I'm not at all able to give you advice. I would suggest you ...
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| cardio workouts | 11/15/2007 |
Q: I'm 21 years old and a little over weight. I have a question about cardio workouts. I would like to ...
A: Since I don't know you, and you haven't given me any background info on yourself, it's not possible ...
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| chest (pecs) | 11/6/2007 |
Q: My chest is not in a good shape. I used to workout and lift heavy weights, which didn't help me get ...
A: Without seeing your body, I can't give a specific suggestion or routine for you. Generally, if ...
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| fitness | 10/16/2007 |
Q: how much exercise would a person need to undertake to maintain their fitness?
A: It will depend upon how "fit" you are. Generally, cardio conditioning needs to be done 2x weekly to ...
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| Workout on Treadmill & Breast size reduces | 10/9/2007 |
Q: Mr. Ken, I have been doing the workout on treadmill for the last 6 months and now I have ...
A: It doesn't matter if you workout on a treadmill or any other piece of cardio equipment. If you have ...
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| treatment for shin splints | 9/11/2007 |
Q: I read your great answer to "Kim" regarding treatment for "shin splints", but I was wondering if you ...
A: Icing the shins may bring temporary relief or reduce the discomfort. Avoid putting ice directly on ...
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| exercise then bed | 9/4/2007 |
Q: How long after doing a workout should I wait before I go to bed? Does the intensity of the workout ...
A: It may vary depending on the type of workout you do - stretching, strengthening, cardio - there is ...
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| aerobic fitness | 9/1/2007 |
Q: A 25yo medical student told me he was a college athlete and played basketball for 4hrs ...
A: You have a few side benefits from exercise you did at some point in your life, while you lose many ...
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| aerobic fitness | 8/30/2007 |
Q: A 25yo medical student told me he was a college athlete and played basketball for 4hrs ...
A: I still need additional information to respond to your question. How long ago did he stop playing? ...
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| elliptical machines | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I was just wondering if it's necessary to wear running shoes if just working out on an elliptical ...
A: I would still recommend a good cross=trainer, walking, or running shoe. To get to the machine, you ...
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| elliptical machines | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I was just wondering if it's necessary to wear running shoes if just working out on an elliptical ...
A: Good question. On a treadmill, yes it is important to have good supportive and cushioned running ...
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| Left Calf muscle hurts | 8/27/2007 |
Q: I'm in my mid 50s and haven't jogged in about 3 years. I was an avid jogger before and want to ...
A: Sounds like you have a pulled calf muscle. Stop the pain by getting off your feet as much as ...
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| swimming | 8/8/2007 |
Q: I consider myself fairly fit and strong (I am a physician, male and 47yo). But even since my teens I ...
A: This has to do with a number of physiological factors, primarily ventilatory efficiency. The ...
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| workout for smaller abs | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I have a pretty bad protruding stomach, but the rest of me doesn't really have much fat on it. Just ...
A: You're on the right track. Cardio exercise helps consume calories (fat). Crunches will strengthen ...
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| love handles | 8/6/2007 |
Q: I'm a 22 year old female & I weigh 105 pounds. I'm 5'2" feet tall. My diet is pretty normal I ...
A: Drinking too much water doesn't give you or your tummy a bloated flabby look. If you are bloated, ...
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| Metabolism | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I am 19 yrs old 6' 185 lbs. I'm trying to lose body fat. I was wondering what I can do to increase ...
A: Metabolism isn't on or off. There's no certain food or foods that gets it running. Your metabolism ...
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| Metabolism | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I am 19 yrs old 6' 185 lbs. I'm trying to lose body fat. I was wondering what I can do to increase ...
A: Metabolism refers to all of the chemical processes that take place in the body, such as the burning ...
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| Pull-Ups/Shoulders | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what's the best way to incorporate pull-ups/chinups into a workout routine, ...
A: Pull-ups and chin-ups are the best all around upper body exercises for the back and biceps. It's ...
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| BELLY FLAB | 7/24/2007 |
Q: ..my name is justin im 19. im 5"11 at 156 lbs and i have probably lost 50 lbs of fat in the past 4 ...
A: Justin, Without seeing you it's hard to say for sure. Probably it's loose skin. That's what ...
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| belly fat | 7/20/2007 |
Q: i had shed 15 pounds through dieting for burning belly fat. but i could not burn belly fat and my ...
A: I can't answer your question, and nobody really can, because I don't know anything about you, your ...
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| abs | 7/18/2007 |
Q: i am still in highschool,weigh about 110 lbs.,and i have tried so many exercises but am not getting ...
A: If you want your muscles to show, or the outline of your muscles to show, that is a result of muscle ...
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| abs | 7/17/2007 |
Q: i am still in highschool,weigh about 110 lbs.,and i have tried so many exercises but am not getting ...
A: Hey, Glad you're motivated, but here's the rap. Look around. There's not that many people in ...
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| help losing weight | 7/15/2007 |
Q: I am 54 years old and have never had a problem with my weight until a year ago when menopause began. ...
A: Glad you're exercising. Don't be discouraged. Although it seems like you're doing a lot of ...
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| workouts | 7/15/2007 |
Q: Before i ask my question i want to tell you what i do first of all. I run frequently (pretty much ...
A: Chris, Glad you're working out. You need to do more intense weight training if you want to get ...
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| building thigh/hip muscle | 7/14/2007 |
Q: why are there so many sites and assistance on losing weight and virtually none on gaining weight. ...
A: There are significantly more people around who need to lose weight than gain weight. That is why ...
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| Warming up and the "second wind." | 7/12/2007 |
Q: my question is not about aerobics, but I hope it may fall within your expertise. I work out and am a ...
A: Good question. There is no one answer to it. Much of this has to do with the mental state as well ...
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| Body for Life | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I just started the Body For Life weight training program after about a year and a half doing a ...
A: It's okay to rest 2-5 minutes between sets. It's also okay to do 4 descending sets and not do a 5th ...
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| breathing | 6/12/2007 |
Q: hey im cory, im 16 and very active. I workout alot and I play alot of hockey. Latley though after ...
A: No I don't. Without evaluating you, nobody will know what it is. Are you doing any activity at the ...
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| Best split | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I would like to try an upper/lower body split routine, but am not really sure as to how many ...
A: Dave, Without knowing more about you, your exercise history, and your goals other than wanting to ...
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| Interesting stats | 5/25/2007 |
Q: I know I have asked about the whole split vs. full-body routine before, but there was something ...
A: Alwyn Cosgrove's statements are probably true. It isn't the first time that has been said. It's ...
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| Program variety | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I have a question relating to program changing vs. changing of just training principles, but staying ...
A: Dave, Without seeing you and knowing a lot more info about your nutritional habits and workouts, I ...
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| Program variety | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I have a question relating to program changing vs. changing of just training principles, but staying ...
A: Dave, Good question. No simple answer. I need to know a LOT more info about you before I could ...
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| Flaming shins of death | 5/11/2007 |
Q: Ok, my wife and I have begun walking together at the local high school 1/4 mile track. Somewhere ...
A: Your shin muscles are contracting and apparently they aren't used to contracting. In other words, ...
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| c section fitness | 5/11/2007 |
Q: i had 2 kids about 6years ago 1 vaginal birth and the last one csection about 5years ago i really ...
A: A few things to start with: 1. Increase the amount of physical activity you get in your daily life: ...
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| Drastic changes to my workout | 5/7/2007 |
Q: My doctor just told me I have bursitis (I injured my hip while running). I have been running at ...
A: There's lots you can do. Stairclimbing machines, rowing machines, bikes, skating, running in water ...
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| many repetitions/endurance | 4/20/2007 |
Q: If I do many reps of curls like 50 reps with 10lb weights, is this aerobic? will I gain muscle ...
A: If you haven't done any strength training, you will gain a little muscle size. If you've been doing ...
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| Felling Better After a Workout, Definitely!, IF... | 4/6/2007 |
Q: I am a 62-year-old man. I love aerobics. I do them 6 days a week. Except Sunday. I go to a gym every ...
A: You're getting quite a bit of benefit from your exercise. What you're doing is interval training - ...
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| recovery after aerobic exercise | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I do 30 minutes of training on an elliptical. How long should it take me to get my breath back ...
A: Good question. It depends on how intensely you trained during the 30 minutes. If you went easy, it ...
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| comparing cardio workouts | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I am putting a workout routine together for myself -- I have been super lazy the past 6 months. Out ...
A: Rebounding will fall in the same range as bicyling, from 236-620 calories per hour for 130 pound ...
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| comparing cardio workouts | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I am putting a workout routine together for myself -- I have been super lazy the past 6 months. Out ...
A: I understand your interest in having specific caloric burn values. Here is why it is not possible ...
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| Ankle weights and back pain | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I am trying hard to lose weight. I am going through menopause and it's so hard to lose weight! I ...
A: Donna, Glad you're motivated to watch your weight. Sounds like the lower back pain may be do to the ...
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| comparing cardio workouts | 3/29/2007 |
Q: I am putting a workout routine together for myself -- I have been super lazy the past 6 months. Out ...
A: Glad you're motivated to workout. The number of calories you burn per minute is dependent upon a ...
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| Loose skin | 3/25/2007 |
Q: I am 19 years old and about 5 years ago i lost 127 pounds. During that time i was doing weight ...
A: Unless you have been obese, it may not be "extra" skin you carry but some extraneous fat. Without ...
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| Low-impact aerobics | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I have a question about low-impact aerobics. I am 5'11", weigh about 165 lbs, and have mild Crohn's ...
A: Glad you're interested in being more active. You will need to try various workouts to see what ...
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| Workout info | 3/18/2007 |
Q: Ken, I recently asked a ? about over working out. I am 43 have been working out 7yrs. lost 40 pds. ...
A: Glad you're working out. I'm not sure what your friends mean by "you're breaking down your body". ...
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| over exercise | 3/15/2007 |
Q: Tracy, I am a 43 yr male in relative good shape and have been exercising since I was 37. I lost ...
A: You are not over-doing it unless you feel exhausted all of the time. If you feel good, you're ...
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| exercise regiment | 2/27/2007 |
Q: I'm looking for a weekly exercise regiment to get into shape. I'm 30, 140 lbs(aprx),5-1, and ...
A: Karma, Glad you're motivated to exercise. You ask a simple question that has no simple answer. ...
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| Exercise for stomach | 2/25/2007 |
Q: please advice what exercise to do to decrease the upper part of my stomach which is under the chest? ...
A: I need to know a lot more information about you before I could give you specific advice. Generally, ...
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| suggestions | 2/16/2007 |
Q: ok..not to contradict alot of what u are saying u are gorssly wrong in 2 aspects..after i weight ...
A: Michael, Thanks for your email. The second sentence of my response stated,"In general, if you're ...
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| losing baby weight | 2/14/2007 |
Q: Ý am 5ft02inch and normally 49kilos but i do put on alot of weigth in pregnancy. My first pregnancy ...
A: It's true for some women. It's not true for other women. Maintain a (moderate) exercise program as ...
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| exercise machines | 2/11/2007 |
Q: Does a stair-stepping machine give a high-impact or low-impact aerobic exercise? NextDoes an ...
A: There are two kinds of stair-stepping machines. One model has pedals that your feet stay in contact ...
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| step music | 2/6/2007 |
Q: I am interested in becoming a step instructor and am looking to find some great music to practice ...
A: Step music tempo is usually around 118 - 130 BPM, so 126 is within the range. The lower end is ...
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| showering after exercise | 1/22/2007 |
Q: How long should you wait to shower or bathe after a workout session?
A: It depends on how hard the workout session was. And it depends on how hot your shower or bath is. ...
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| extra belly | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I need help...really.. I'm a male, 22 I'm not a fat man, but I have this belly since I remember, I ...
A: I need a lot more information about you to be able to offer specific advice. In general, you need ...
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| suggestions | 1/17/2007 |
Q: ok i do have a fairly good grasp on dieting, exercising, etc..heres a background on me though..i ...
A: I need a lot more information about you to be able to give you an assessment of nutritional and ...
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| Losing weight | 1/16/2007 |
Q: I'm 5'7 just gave birth to my son last year, I'm currently weighting in at 225 which is a bit much. ...
A: The best way to lose weight is to make small adjustments in caloric intake and become more ...
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| walking | 1/16/2007 |
Q: If I do a 30 min. walk (5 min. warm up, 5 min. cool down and 20 min. fast pace) how fast do I need ...
A: I need to know a lot more information about you to be able to answer this question, like how much do ...
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| calories burned in deep water running | 1/10/2007 |
Q: I googled 'calories burned in deep water running' and came up with 11.5 per minute- 690 for 60 ...
A: Kath, The amount of calories burned per minute doing an activity will fluctuate widely dependent ...
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| treadmill/headset interference | 1/7/2007 |
Q: Encouraged by your listing "workout music," my hopefully related question is: While treadmilling at ...
A: Good question. You're not the only person who has experienced this situation. Wireless headphones ...
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| Tummy | 1/5/2007 |
Q: What are the best Workout you can do at home for loss your Tummy.
A: I need to know a lot more about you to better answer your question. In general, to lose your tummy, ...
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| cardiac conditioning | 1/4/2007 |
Q: I am thirty one, weigh 60kgs and am 5'4. I used to be very sedantary through all my twenties. then ...
A: Glad you're motivated to be as active as you are. You ask a number of questions that require me to ...
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| hello | 12/28/2006 |
Q: im wondering something. im 17 years old and i work alot, and go to school during the days. on my ...
A: I need to know a lot more information about you and your workouts and eating in order to answer your ...
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| weight problem | 12/12/2006 |
Q: I have been gaining weight for the last few months. I want to lose 12 pounds so I decided to ...
A: Good question. Glad you're exercising. But to lose weight, you need to take in less calories than ...
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| hello | 11/20/2006 |
Q: will i have extra skin like those people who loses a lot of weight because im 5'5 and 195 poundshi i ...
A: I can't say because I haven't seen you. Maybe or maybe not. I wouldn't be too concerned about that ...
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| next level... | 11/7/2006 |
Q: I'm a 33y.o. female, 5'5" 143lbs and have a resting heart rate of 56 bpm. I feel like I get a ...
A: You can monitor your training zone using your age and resting heart rate (RHR). It's called the ...
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| RE: Teenage weight loss | 11/6/2006 |
Q: I am 16 years old and I am overweight. I am not what you’d call obese, more chubby I suppose! I ...
A: Lucy, If you still have extra weight, it's because you are still taking in more calories than you ...
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| Can I see improvement in 9 days? | 10/16/2006 |
Q: Yes...instant fitness! :) Sorry, when Iw rote my question I hjusta ssumed you knew me... this is ...
A: In 8 days you'll find out. Still need a lot more info. What is the interval program? How fast are ...
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| Can I see improvement in 9 days? | 10/15/2006 |
Q: I am scheduled to do my physical test for applying to my local police service. My cardio is holding ...
A: It would have been a lot better if you had asked this question 9 weeks ago! You need instant ...
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| treadmill question | 10/12/2006 |
Q: Over the summer, I have been doing a lot of jogging and running outdoors. Now that it is getting ...
A: You can get a good workout on a folding treadmill. In general, they are not as high-quality and ...
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| Plan. | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I want to get into Motocross racing, I have rode for a while but want to shapen up to race. I'm 16 ...
A: Glad you're motivated to do something. I would need to know a lot more about you in order to give ...
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| Abdominal exercises | 10/9/2006 |
Q: toned tummy, especially the side abs. Please could you give me a list of exercises that would help, ...
A: Good question and common problem. It's not a specific exercise that will flatten the side abs. ...
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| Burning Fat | 9/30/2006 |
Q: my name is Leanne and I am 18 years old. I've always been active in sports, except for this year, ...
A: What are more beneficial, treadmills or eliptical machines? Both are good. One is not more ...
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| My hips | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I am petite, 5:2 and I have an apple shape. I am skinny with a big bust ( 34D-DD. I kinda feel like ...
A: Glad you're interested in doing something. The best way to define your hips is through strength ...
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| Cardio Exercise | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I own a mini stepper but am considering purchasing an exercise bike. Can you tell me if a mini ...
A: Generally speaking, effectiveness of c-v equipment is dependent upon the effort you put into the ...
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| cardio exercise | 8/26/2006 |
Q: two months back my weight was 104 kg..then i start cardio exercise regularly..and i lose 10 kg in 2 ...
A: Glad you're exercising. It hasn't been 10kg of body fat you've lost in the first two months of your ...
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| Protien Drinks | 8/23/2006 |
Q: First of all – Thanks for your valuable contribution. You have helped me understand HR, Aerobic vs. ...
A: Good question. The answer varies. If you're not getting sufficient protein through your regular ...
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| fitness? | 8/17/2006 |
Q: Is it okay to take a hot shower right after doing cardio and lifting weights?
A: Good question. It depends on how intense your training was. If you're breathing hard and still ...
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| SIT-UPS | 8/16/2006 |
Q: WHATS THE BEST WAY TO DO A SIT UP, BECAUSE I CAN'T EVEN PULL MYSELF UP
A: Good question. You shouldn't come up all the way. You should lift a small way up, that's all you ...
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| Fat Loss | 8/15/2006 |
Q: I've been working out for 3 times a week for three straight weeks now and I noticed that my muscles ...
A: Good question. Yes, you can increase the rate of losing fat - do more aerobic exercise and/or ...
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| workouts before bed | 8/15/2006 |
Q: I just had a baby and started a workout program that targets new mom weight gain and body issues and ...
A: Good question. It doesn't matter. What's most important is that you get into a regular workout ...
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| showers | 8/15/2006 |
Q: I am wondering how long I am supposed to wait after a workout to take a shower and if it should be a ...
A: It depends on how vigorous the workout was. If you did hard cardio training, cool-down for about 5 ...
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| Best aerobics classes in L.A. | 8/14/2006 |
Q: Ken. I saw the June inquiry re: best aerobics classes in L.A. (from the out-of-towner trainee ...
A: Pamela, Any luck finding a class that you're looking for?
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| Muscle Weight versus Fat Weight | 8/9/2006 |
Q: I have long been an avid athlete and even though I am currently not involved in team sports I ...
A: Glad you're working out and glad you're interested in keeping yourself together. Keep on eating ...
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| xrcise for thinking | 8/7/2006 |
Q: I'm a student and want to exercise to improve my mental performance. How should I schedule my ...
A: Good question. There is no simple answer to it. It varies from person to person. You have to try ...
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| 5 afaa questions | 7/9/2006 |
Q: I purchased the AFAA YOGA PILATES oN THE BALL CEU Course. The DVD and accompaning paperwork was ...
A: I'd suggest to contact AFAA to ask your question since you purchased the course from them and they ...
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| exercise | 7/7/2006 |
Q: My husband and I have been trying for about 8 months I have not excersised in about 7 years and i ...
A: Usually a woman's menstrual cycle is interrupted by exercise only when the exercise is of very high ...
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| Exercise & Stomach ache | 7/5/2006 |
Q: lately when i'm running on the treadmill or just doing extreme sports i get a pain on the lower ...
A: Sorry to hear about this new problem. It's a bummer when it puts a crimp on your training program. ...
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| time line | 7/1/2006 |
Q: I was wondering how long I should expect it to take for me to lose an inch off my stomach area doing ...
A: Glad you're working out. I can't say (or anyone else) how long it will take to lose an inch around ...
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| Best aerobics in Los Angeles | 6/26/2006 |
Q: I'm spending my holidays in Los Angeles (I'm from Slovenia-Europe) and I'm huge aerobics fan. ...
A: Glad you're enthusiastic about teaching. Nowadays, believe it or not, it's hard to find classes to ...
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| Foot Problem when Taking Step Aerobics | 6/26/2006 |
Q: I have been taking step class for about 8 months, usually 4-5 times a week. Recently, when i step ...
A: I haven't heard of this happening before. I'm not sure what you mean that your left leg wants to ...
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| Clicking noise in my hip | 6/18/2006 |
Q: I got a hip injury last November during my work out routine. It's the outer right hip and the pain ...
A: As long as there is no pain associated with the noise it should not be a concern. Clicking noise is ...
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| safe to use sauna? | 6/9/2006 |
Q: I'm a 53 year old female.I've been using a treadmill mostly at the gym to lose weight and i'm doing ...
A: Good question. Heat doesn't constrict arteries. It does the opposite. The only thing to be aware ...
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| sports performance | 6/9/2006 |
Q: dumb question, but I am just wondering that if too much sex is bad for sports performance? And is it ...
A: Good question. It varies. Some studies show decrease sports performance. Other studies show ...
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| Low-impact cardio? | 6/5/2006 |
Q: I have started excersize program that includes strengh-training with light weights, yoga and ...
A: How about walking? Swimming, biking, skating, eliptical trainer are all non-impact. Try some ...
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| Best way to burn fat | 5/31/2006 |
Q: This may seem like a no brainer, because we are taught that exercise is vital to living a healthy ...
A: Good question. Exercise is beneficial for everybody. Children as young as yours do not need a ...
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| Treadmill workout | 5/29/2006 |
Q: I have a treadmill at home. The incline isn't adjustable when the machine is in motion. I want to ...
A: If you want to lose weight, it is a matter of burning up more calories than you are taking in. You ...
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| Treadmill workout | 5/28/2006 |
Q: I have a treadmill at home. The incline isn't adjustable when the machine is in motion. I want to ...
A: Glad you're interested in doing something to become healthier. I need to know a lot more about you ...
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| Reduce size but staying toned | 5/20/2006 |
Q: I have been a cardio junky for many, many years but never really did any strength training. After ...
A: Been trying to respond for a few days, but the site was not accessible, so apologize for the wait. ...
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| Losing weight in stomach area | 5/15/2006 |
Q: I have so much trouble loosing weight in my stomach and around my hips. What is a good way of ...
A: Good question. You kind of answered your own question. Despite your love for food (hey, I like it ...
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| Losing weight in stomach area | 5/15/2006 |
Q: I have so much trouble loosing weight in my stomach and around my hips. What is a good way of ...
A: Good question. You kind of answered your own question. Despite your love for food (hey, I like it ...
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| adding weights to be aerobic | 5/2/2006 |
Q: i do 'the bicycle' ab exercise and wondered if, by adding ankle weights and 'pedaling' for 30-45 ...
A: Good question. Actually, yes you could. However, it's more comfortable doing a regular stationary ...
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| Fitness equipment? | 4/28/2006 |
Q: We have decided to purchase some fitness equipment for our 9-unit condominium to set up a small ...
A: Laura, Thanks for your email. Glad you're getting some exercise equipment. I wouldn't be able to ...
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| exercise questions | 3/18/2006 |
Q: I have a couple of questions that I am hoping you may be able to help me on. When I do an ab ...
A: Good questions. As long as there is no pain associated with the noise, it's okay. Is it normal? ...
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| how to calculate target heartrate | 3/18/2006 |
Q: I'm a 53 year old female.In November i joined a gym mostly to feel better.I use the treadmill for ...
A: I had answered this the day it came in, but apparently it did not go through for some reason. ...
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| jiggly thighs | 3/14/2006 |
Q: I have very large jiggly thighs that I would like to tone. I am a 53 year old female and have always ...
A: Good question. To tone up your thigh muscles, you need to do strengthening exercises such as squats ...
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| what are the target muscles groups of aerobics and what are the long and short term effects of aerobics | 2/18/2006 |
Q: i want to ask you what are the target muscles groups of aerobics and what are the long and short ...
A: this sounds like a question from an academic class. there are whole books written on the topic. ...
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| exercise and breathing | 2/4/2006 |
Q: about walking, i walk about 40 mins per day and some times day and day how much i have to walk per ...
A: You burn approximately 100 - 150 calories per mile you walk. It depends on how much you weigh, and ...
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| exercise and breathing | 2/4/2006 |
Q: this is a silly question :) If instead of doing exercises to loss weight,I stil breathing ...
A: Actually a good question. You will not burn very much fat or calories just by breathing rapidly. ...
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| Popping/clicking in hip during certain exercises | 1/23/2006 |
Q: I have an annoying popping/clicking in my hip during certain motions. It is almost always ...
A: Good question. You should be concerned if and when there is pain associated with the noise. The ...
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| Skating | 1/22/2006 |
Q: Ken I would like to get more lower body strength and flexability for skating(hockey) and also ...
A: Good question. I'd suggest to include a step machine and/or elliptical trainer into your ...
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| AB | 1/19/2006 |
Q: YOU WERE RIGHT. AWESOME.
A: My pleasure. Keep 'em musclen hard. You CAN do it. I'm 52, the sixpack is still solid. People ...
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| Certification | 1/12/2006 |
Q: I plan on highering instructors to do the teaching, however I don't think it will hurt if I also get ...
A: Mia, You ask a simple question that does not have a simple answer! There is a lot to talk about, ...
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| Certification | 1/11/2006 |
Q: The reason for my becoming certified is that I am researching opening up a fitness studio. The focus ...
A: Wow, where do I start? Are you planning on teaching a lot of classes or a majority of classes ...
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| Certification | 1/9/2006 |
Q: I am interested in becoming certified for a number of different classes; Kickboxing, Step, Dance ...
A: Good question. Certification is a process that tests your knowledge and ability to conduct various ...
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| exercise routine while in college | 1/7/2006 |
Q: Im getting ready to go back for my second semester of my sophmore year of college and I was ...
A: Glad you're motivated to exercise. I couldn't give you a program to do unless I knew a lot more ...
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| Firming stomach | 12/17/2005 |
Q: My stomach has increased in size lately. I want your advise on exercises that are simple but which ...
A: Good question. Gaining size means you're taking in more calories than you are expending. You need ...
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| sixpack and healthy leantissue gain | 12/17/2005 |
Q: what is the best way to get six pack, and still put on muscles and toned? as i do know that most of ...
A: Good question. Can't begin to answer it though, because I know nothing about you. If I, or anyone ...
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| exercise routine | 12/16/2005 |
Q: I need help and advice on creating a exercise routine. I dont have the time to go to a gym nor do I ...
A: Glad you're interested in working out. I can't begin to answer your questions because I know ...
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| hello | 12/8/2005 |
Q: i can go out and buy a few thing too. what will be the best thing to buy? is it safe to walk outside ...
A: Glad you want to do something. You can do lots of exercises around the house... stretching, ...
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| Progessing my exercise | 12/7/2005 |
Q: I quite new to exercise, and at the moment, I do running on a treadmill and then do some toning ...
A: Glad you are motivated to exercise. I need to know a lot more information about you to be able to ...
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| Fitness gift ideas | 12/1/2005 |
Q: My father herniated a disc in his back last summer, although he has pretty much made a full recovery ...
A: There's a lot of fitness accessories out there. But why risk the chance of getting him something he ...
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| Exercise | 12/1/2005 |
Q: 1. Is it OK to have a cold shower after a workout or running session? Its winter here...so would it ...
A: 1. Is it OK to have a cold shower after a workout or running session? You should wait until your ...
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| exercise question | 11/18/2005 |
Q: I guess I have a simple question to ask. When you do sit ups, should you hold your breath or not. ...
A: Good question. You should breathe regularly. Why hold your breath? You'll pass out! Try exhaling ...
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| Workout Design | 10/13/2005 |
Q: I'm interested in yoga and pilates but dont know how to incorporate them along with my weights and ...
A: Good question. Glad you're interested in yoga and Pilates. I would need to know a lot more about ...
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| I Just Was Informed: | 10/5/2005 |
Q: I just read an article about stretching and how its not that important to do it n the beginning of a ...
A: Stretching at the beginning may not help prevent injuries or soreness, which is why you've read ...
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| Thigh muscle | 9/21/2005 |
Q: I've been on a strict exercising schedule the last three months to lose weight and have managed to ...
A: You answered your own question. Avoid tension on the bike to avoid building too much muscle. It ...
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| mini stepper | 9/6/2005 |
Q: will excercising on a mini stepper tone and shape your glutes?
A: It depends on: - your fitness level. - the actual machine you are using. - how much effort you put ...
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| Belly | 9/3/2005 |
Q: Ken I am a 46 year old male.I work out regularly with weights and a stationary cycle. FirstI have a ...
A: One kind of aerobic exercise is not better than another, despite advertising to the contrary. It's ...
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| aerobics | 7/29/2005 |
Q: How long should I exercise to get aerobic benefits.Some experts say 20 minutes,some say 15.I would ...
A: There is no exact minimum time you need to do to get aerobic benefits. That is why you see ...
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| calf size | 6/29/2005 |
Q: I am currently starting to jog and I find that my muscles are pretty tight(and my calves are pretty ...
A: Glad you started jogging. Your calves aren't though. That's why they are saying "ouch" to you. ...
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| tired of being tired! | 6/27/2005 |
Q: i'm a 22 yr old single woman living in cairo. i lead a very slow-paced life and don't work out at ...
A: Yes I can help you with a program, but because I don't know anything about you, it's not very smart ...
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| Fitness | 6/15/2005 |
Q: I am 18 years old (almost) and I just finished my exams. I am at home all day because both my ...
A: There are books written about the questions you ask! Without knowing more about you, I can't begin ...
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| 6 to 8 packs? | 6/6/2005 |
Q: Hope you'll be able to answer my question. I am a 16 year old male. I have a six-pack. But my lower ...
A: Unless I saw you, I couldn't give you suggestions of what to do to reshape your body. Seeing a ...
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| ? | 5/31/2005 |
Q: Good exercises for staying fit and healthy (something that relieves tension on your muscles, ...
A: There are many books and magazines that show you 20 - 30 minute workouts. You should access that ...
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| tips. | 5/24/2005 |
Q: i was wondering if you can tell me if there are any exercises out there that can help reduce the fat ...
A: You're right. Genetics. Choose different parents next time. Keep walking, watch your diet, when ...
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| hey | 5/21/2005 |
Q: hey, im a female highschool freshman and now that soccer season is ending i need some new ways to ...
A: There are so many ways to keep fit it's hard to recommend where to start. What counts it finding ...
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| walking and the joints | 5/17/2005 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To Sorry, I guess I wasn't clear. I meant if someone did not ...
A: Good question. Actually, if someone did not currently have arthritis or a problem in the knee or ...
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| running too hard? | 4/28/2005 |
Q: I'm a 29 year old male, about 5'8" who currently weighs 175 lbs. I'd like to lose at least 20 lbs ...
A: Glad you like to workout. May I ask what you want to lose the weight for? Is it excess fat you ...
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| Exercise technique | 4/8/2005 |
Q: I wanted to know what exercise technique I would need to do in order to lose some inches around my ...
A: Extra unwanted inches is extra fat. To get rid of fat, you have to be more active physically, and ...
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| heart rate | 3/24/2005 |
Q: I am having a hard time understanding the formula for taking the heart rate. is there an easy way to ...
A: A. take your age. B. subtract that number from 220. C. the result is your approximate maximum ...
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| My training | 3/20/2005 |
Q: I am a 22 year-old male, weigh 70kgs (around 150lbs) and 180cm high (5foot 8? Don't know how to ...
A: You ask many questions which I need much more information to answer correctly. I'll briefly address ...
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| Need exercise help! | 3/14/2005 |
Q: I am a 22 yr.-old female with an average frame, about 135-150 lbs and 5'5". However, my arms are ...
A: There are no exercises or programs that will help you lose inches just in the arms or any other body ...
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| "Toning up" | 3/12/2005 |
Q: I have a question for you regarding toning up. I have an extremely petite frame standing 5'5 and 119 ...
A: Kind of hard to tell you what you're doing wrong because I can't see you, and I don't know how much ...
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| aerobic conditioning | 3/3/2005 |
Q: how can proprioception training be incorporated into aerobic conditioning?
A: What type of proprioception are you interested in? For what age groups and physiological ...
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| fees | 2/14/2005 |
Q: how many step aerobics classes is it possiblle to teach per day/week without health hazards?What is ...
A: How many step aerobics classes is it possible to teach per day/week without health hazards? Depends ...
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| exercise | 2/13/2005 |
Q: Can you please tell me if doing hula hoop is good for you? Is it resistance training or cardio? What ...
A: Hula hoop can give you a bit of cardio exercise if you keep it up continuously and vigorously. It's ...
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| exercise videos | 1/12/2005 |
Q: I'm a long-time moderate (1-4x/week) exerciser. I've done classes, machines (elliptical, recumbent, ...
A: Glad you're motivated to get active again. Recommend a video, huh? Where do I start?! There are ...
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| Legs | 1/5/2005 |
Q: I am a 45 year old male,ingood health and active,but with short stubby legs. I started a weight ...
A: Since you stated that you wanted to get more speed for playing soccer and hockey, you have not gone ...
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| Problem Areas | 11/13/2004 |
Q: I am trying to lose the "flab" around my waist and my inner thighs. My fat seems to target those two ...
A: Good question. Common problem. Continue to do crunches for abs and leg strengthening to firm those ...
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| push ups | 10/4/2004 |
Q: What do push ups do? What parts of the body do they strengthen? Do they help in making your abs ...
A: Push-ups strengthen chest, shoudlers and triceps. If you keep your back from arching, your ...
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| pilates | 10/4/2004 |
Q: I just purchased Windsor pilates. Are you at all familiar with them? I haven't started them yet,and ...
A: Depends on what kind of shape you are in to begin with. If you're real fit, it will have minimal ...
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| low impact | 9/24/2004 |
Q: I am trying to improve my 'wind' for the upcoming old timer hockey season.My feet(arches) cannot ...
A: Glad you want to prepare for the upcoming hockey activities. Your body will be appreciative, too. ...
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| Slapping Abs When Doing Situps? | 9/14/2004 |
Q: For some reason, my brother called me the other day and asked me that when he is doing situps, it ...
A: No question is silly. It might be of use in terms of motivation, if it helps him get through the ...
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| Gazelle equipment | 8/25/2004 |
Q: I am trying to figure out if a reasonably fit person can get a good workout using a Tony Little ...
A: Good question. Your circumstance is common by the way. If you have not been exercising at all, you ...
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| body | 7/3/2004 |
Q: i have a problem with my belly. i'm generally slim. however, whenever i eat ar drink anything my ...
A: Yes, do abdominal exercises to help keep the torso area flatter and firmer. Eating food just ...
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| Stairclimber vs. Elliptical | 6/28/2004 |
Q: I work out at a health club, and I do a variety of cardio equipment. My question is about the ...
A: Machines are preprogrammed to give an estimate of number of calories burned. It is not accurate by ...
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| cardio | 6/17/2004 |
Q: i really want to tone up and i have bad knees so its hard for me to do a lot of cardio such as ...
A: Yes you can get plenty of results. But, the results you get depend on: - how much lifting you do ...
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| I watched the Golf Fitness... | 6/5/2004 |
Q: I watched the Golf Fitness Academy tv show on saterday. They were talking about fitness and they ...
A: What they didn't tell you, is WHAT it's better for! In terms of improving aerobic strength, yes it ...
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| I have flabby thighs. Can... | 4/30/2004 |
Q: I have flabby thighs. Can you recommend any exercises to lose flabby thighs?
A: Yes. Aerobic exercise like walking, jogging, bike, row, dance, hike, skate, swim, etc. helps burn ...
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| weight loss | 4/29/2004 |
Q: im 16 years old... about 1 and a 1/2 years ago I started running because i was really out of shape. ...
A: It's a complicated question you have, and there is no simple answer without knowing more about you. ...
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| Working out at home | 4/14/2004 |
Q: I've recently started working out at home to an aerobics show on TV. Problem is I live in a ...
A: Good for you for exercising at home. Keep it up. Don't go cheap, you get what you pay for pretty ...
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| shin splints | 3/28/2004 |
Q: Can you tell me a good way to decrease my risk of getting shin splints when I walk on the treadmill. ...
A: Ouch, shin splints are not fun. To stretch: you have to put your feet in a position called planter ...
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| breast size | 3/13/2004 |
Q: could you tell me how can i make my breast look bigger? thanks
A: Chest exercises can build muscle, which will make the breasts look bigger. Push-ups are an exercise ...
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| Aerobics and Weight Lifting | 3/10/2004 |
Q: I have a fairly balanced workout schedule today, taking step aerobics 2-3 times a week and lifting ...
A: Don't you dare decide upon one or the other. Just kidding. But, they are both good and both are ...
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| hi,im 16,female and i would... | 2/29/2004 |
Q: im 16,female and i would like to become very phyisicaly fit. i have lots of time and an exercise ...
A: Glad you're interested and motivated to get fit. There are so many ways to become fit, it is ...
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| Hula Hoop Workout | 2/25/2004 |
Q: I love to do the hula hoop and I'm quite good at it. Is there any good way to use it in a workout? ...
A: Keep on wigglin. It's burning a few calories if you keep it up continuously and it gets you ...
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| Fitness Routine | 2/18/2004 |
Q: I am a 30 yr old mom of 2. I was going to a gym for a long time until about a year ago when I ...
A: Hey Val, Thanks for your note. You may find out you don't even have to work out that much harder ...
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| Fitness Routine | 2/17/2004 |
Q: I am a 30 yr old mom of 2. I was going to a gym for a long time until about a year ago when I ...
A: Good for you for being motivated to get yourself working out again and very good for you for wanting ...
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| aerobic vs. anaerobic exercise | 2/14/2004 |
Q: Allen, I want to lose some weight and get in shape. Unfortunately, as of now my only knowledge ...
A: Yes its okay to be working anaerobically and you are burning calories no doubt when you do. ...
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| Treadmills | 2/9/2004 |
Q: Alan, I am anticipating purchasing a motorized treadmill to use when the weather is bad or when ...
A: Hey Mike, You can get a treadmill in that price range. Whether it will be fairly reliable or not ...
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| Over-training? | 11/13/2003 |
Q: I workout daily for about 2 hours, first alternating running/walking at a steep incline for about 50 ...
A: Yep, I'd think from the info you told me you are overtraining. I understand completely with your ...
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| alternatives to crunches | 7/2/2003 |
Q: I have had brain, neck and spinal cord surgery and have a permanent drainage tube in my spinal cord ...
A: Yes there are other options you can do. With your situation, you need to be shown and monitored in ...
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| Cardio workout moves | 6/28/2003 |
Q: Any ideas on some challenging cardio workout moves I can put together into a tough cardio routine? ...
A: Sure, but how do I explain it in writing so that it makes sense to you?! Writing out (and reading) ...
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| Running uphill and heart rate | 5/25/2003 |
Q: For many months now I have been speed-walking and jogging uphill on a treadmill. I started at level ...
A: It is because you are more fit, not less fit. The more fit you become, you work more efficiently. ...
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