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| Subject | Date Asked |
| daily exercise | 2/6/2012 |
| Q: I was always told that it is healthy to exercise on a daily basis. I was wondering if walking can be ... A: ABSOLUTELY! That is great exercise. If you want to challenge yourself more on your walks, consider ... | |
| Building up legs | 10/1/2011 |
| Q: I hope you can help. I'm in good physical shape and exchanged my aerobics routine (1 hour 3-4 x a ... A: we are alot alike in our preference for dance as exercise. You should invest in a good pair of ... | |
| Fat loss | 9/29/2011 |
| Q: I am a 24 year old male with a lot of fat around my stomach and on chest. And the fat is increasing ... A: I like HIIT, but it does usually involve some sort of high intensity exercise like sprinting, but ... | |
| Help | 7/9/2011 |
| Q: How do you build Abdonimal Muscles? A: you build the abdominal muscle group in the same way you would build any other muscle group in your ... | |
| stomach fat | 6/3/2011 |
| Q: my daughter is now 19 month,i had c-section delivery,still my tummy looks like a pregnent women.so ... A: you should start doing cardiovascular exercise in order to get rid of excess belly fat. Any type of ... | |
| calorie counter | 2/9/2011 |
| Q: Kim A few questions please? I just purchased a stationary bike with handles you place your hands on ... A: unfortunately your meter is probably uncalibrated. I don't really know an activity that can be done ... | |
| my exercize | 2/1/2011 |
| Q: pls i weigh 105kg at the moment and i am 6ft plus. i cant cope with the aerobics, will walking on ... A: Yes walking on the treadmill (or any other form of cardiovascular exercise) will help you lose ... | |
| Calf and Thigh muscle reduction..HELP! | 1/29/2011 |
| Q: I need to work on losing my calf muscles. They're just simply TOO bulky. What workouts are best for ... A: there really isn't an exercise you can do to lose muscle, but you can avoid heavy strength training ... | |
| Confused!! Please help... | 1/18/2011 |
| Q: Here is my problem and let me know if you can help me anyhow, cause I gave up myself! First of ... A: I would recommend CHANGING your cardio. Do something else altogether different than you are used to ... | |
| building muscle in neck near the shoulder | 1/14/2011 |
| Q: I'm 80 want to build muscle in my neck, near the shoulder area. What is the best way for me to do ... A: in order to build these upper back and neck muscles, there are many exercises you can do including ... | |
| Confused!! Please help... | 1/13/2011 |
| Q: Here is my problem and let me know if you can help me anyhow, cause I gave up myself! First of ... A: I commend your efforts! You are doing great! Keep up the good work and don't get frustrated or ... | |
| H.I.I.T. daily? | 12/16/2010 |
| Q: I just started doing what I think is a H.I.I.T. workout to get that stubborn belly fat off( in ... A: It sounds like a pretty good workout. I think you should start seeing some results after a few ... | |
| lying bicycle? | 11/12/2010 |
| Q: Kim I have been researching exercises to recover my belly from several pregnancies, and bicycle ... A: I apologize for answering you so late, I must have missed the email notification. Anyway, I have ... | |
| running in place bad for joints? | 8/18/2010 |
| Q: Is it alright to run in place for 30-40 minutes a day 5-6 days a week for cardio on carpet (with ... A: sure running in place is fine if you don't have any joint problems. If you do have joint problems, ... | |
| cycling | 6/17/2010 |
| Q: I just want to know how long should I do cycling for, at what resistance and how fast. ANSWER: Hi ... A: You will experience muscle growth (hypertrophy) when you specifically target and design your routine ... | |
| cycling | 6/14/2010 |
| Q: I just want to know how long should I do cycling for, at what resistance and how fast. A: if cycling is your primary means of cardiovascular exercise, you will want to do it for at least 30 ... | |
| Love Handles and Smaller Thighs? | 6/13/2010 |
| Q: So I've been working out every day for a while now. And my stomach area has gotten a bit smaller... ... A: Good job with your stomach area! Any cardiovascular exercise that you choose to do including (like ... | |
| Losing weight through swimming | 6/7/2010 |
| Q: I'm 21, 5ft 6" and currently weigh about 12 stone. I am aiming to lose about 1st / 1.5st and to ... A: swimming is an excellent cardiovascular exercise as long as it is at an intensity that is ... | |
| morning cardio - intensity | 6/5/2010 |
| Q: I have a questions concerning steady state cardio... First of all I am 28yrs old, 1.7m height, 66kg ... A: you are doing great! If you feel like you are not working hard enough in the 60-70% HR zone, then ... | |
| hello | 6/2/2010 |
| Q: I am 21 yrs old and just started up a new exercise routine with Jillian Michaels workout Dvd's. I ... A: How many days/week are you doing the DVD? Obviously the more frequently you do it, the easier it ... | |
| Jogging | 5/6/2010 |
| Q: I am 27 old Guy, From last month I am doing jogging nearly 1.5 km per day taking it five time a day ... A: That is great that you are exercising everyday, keep up the good work! I'm wondering if you would ... | |
| aerobics | 4/12/2010 |
| Q: I try to walk 2-1/2 miles 5-7 days a week I heard if arm weights are used while walking its an ... A: Walking alone (without weights) is a cardiovascular-type activity; adding weights will enhance your ... | |
| Mid section | 4/5/2010 |
| Q: how are you? I need help on an exercise for my stomach. I was on birth control and I gained a lot of ... A: Losing weight in the abdominal area can be challenging but it can also be accomplished. Make sure ... | |
| Beginner needs help with Abs, Stamina, stretching and work out | 3/27/2010 |
| Q: Kindly view my details below before i begin to explain my problem: Age: 26 years Gender: Female ... A: Is it possible that you are same Amna that I will be calling on Monday? Anyway, based on your ... | |
| Beginner needs help with Abs, Stamina, stretching and work out | 3/22/2010 |
| Q: Kindly view my details below before i begin to explain my problem: Age: 26 years Gender: Female ... A: I commend you for what you have done so far! I would be glad to make an exercise plan for you, but ... | |
| HIT | 3/21/2010 |
| Q: I've heard a lot about high intensity training lately, where you work at high intensity for 1 minute ... A: There could be a heart rate goal if you or a trainer wanted to define one for yourself. With a ... | |
| reduce waist size | 3/15/2010 |
| Q: My age is 27 years. My waist size is 42 inches .6 years ago my waist was 34 inches. I have my waist ... A: The simple answer to your question is that you should definitely be doing both cardio and strength ... | |
| B/P at 40...69 years of age | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: I have a question, hopefully some one can help. I am married to a man who is 69 years old, ( I am 54 ... A: I didn't get notified that I had a message. Anyway, I think you are at the right site for your ... | |
| B/P at 40...69 years of age | 2/10/2010 |
| Q: I have a question, hopefully some one can help. I am married to a man who is 69 years old, ( I am 54 ... A: A stress test is simply a test to measure how well his heart can handle workloads placed upon him. ... | |
| help | 1/23/2010 |
| Q: I am a Venezuelan, 46 years man, 1.93 high, 118 kg. I would like to become a Greek statue but I do ... A: You should definitely continue to do aerobic-type exercise as it will help condition your heart and ... | |
| Best hour workout | 1/19/2010 |
| Q: I am 46, 5'4 142lbs. I work fulltime from home doing billing. I have about 1 hour to spare per day ... A: It sounds like you are doing great! The walking tape sounds like it is great cardio which is ... | |
| Exercise | 1/7/2010 |
| Q: I am a 55 year old guy. I am overweight but I work out three times a week by running on my ... A: Congratulations on being consistent with your exercise routine, that is half the battle. It is ... | |
| Toning p :D | 1/1/2010 |
| Q: I noticed in your details that you deal with toning up, which is what I need to ask about! :D ... A: I'm glad to hear that you are staying active, keep up the good work. As for the inner thigh area, ... | |
| Will this work? | 11/26/2009 |
| Q: 4 yrs ago I weighed 98 lbs. I am 5'1 and now weigh 145. I had my first child 4 yrs ago and then ... A: I commend you for at least doing what you can do with what you have at home! That is a great idea, ... | |
| Exercise program for very overweight | 11/24/2009 |
| Q: I am just starting my weightloss journey. Over the past years i have had two children and my fitness ... A: I commend you for joining the gym and beginning your fitness journey once again. I strongly advise ... | |
| my weight | 11/3/2009 |
| Q: Hey my name is lisbeth and my height is 5.3, I am 15 years old and I weight 140 pounds, my question ... A: If you lose fat, you will inherently lose weight. Fatty tissues and fat deposits are just a part of ... | |
| Gazelle | 10/21/2009 |
| Q: I got this at a garage sale. Most reviews say its pretty good. I dont have a tape so I am not to ... A: the Gazelle is a great piece of equipment that is much easier on your joints than the treadmill, but ... | |
| High Max heart rate | 10/11/2009 |
| Q: I am 47 years old, have been working out for about 8 months. Whenever I am doing cardio my heart ... A: I'm glad to hear that you have been working out so consistently! Keep it up. As for your heart ... | |
| step aerobics | 9/30/2009 |
| Q: I have a treadmill and exercise bike and am looking for another less expensive piece of equipment ... A: I'm glad that you are seeking variety, and yes a step is a good investment. There are a lot of ... | |
| Weight loss | 9/27/2009 |
| Q: I am 13 years old. I weigh about 60kg. I am about 160cm tall. I am not a muscular person. ... A: Skipping is a great aerobic exercise, please keep up the good work! For most people, regular ... | |
| Loose Skin After Weight Loss!? | 9/5/2009 |
| Q: Over the last year I've gone from 250 to 175 lbs which has left disgusting loose skin which exercise ... A: Unfortunately I don't have good news for you though. Exercise and strength training will not get ... | |
| Certifications? | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I am hoping you might be able to give me some advice on a question I have. I have been told that I ... A: From my knowledge, the gold standard organization is ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine). ... | |
| Fitness advice | 5/5/2009 |
| Q: I am totally blind and my only form of exercise is a treadmill at home. I want to exercise more on ... A: If you walk at a pace that is slow enough for you to maintain your balance by using your fingertips ... | |
| elliptical or hiking | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: What do you think burns more calories -- 50 minutes on a elliptical machine, interval and gluteal ... A: I'm glad you are continuing your exercise regimen even with your health condition. As for which ... | |
| Fitness advice | 5/3/2009 |
| Q: I am totally blind and my only form of exercise is a treadmill at home. I want to exercise more on ... A: I commend you for continuing your exercise regimen even with your impairment! As for the speed on ... | |
| Weight loss Vs Muscle gain | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: Respected Sir, It is a very well known fact that the best time to do your aerobic ... A: I apologize for the time delay, I have been extremely busy. Nevertheless, thank you for sending me ... | |
| weight loss | 3/12/2009 |
| Q: I am 24 years old.My height is 5.3 and weight is 57 kg. Please tell me what should my ideal weight. ... A: Based on your metrics, your BMI is 22.3 which is perfectly normal. Your ideal weight is one that ... | |
| weight loss | 3/9/2009 |
| Q: i don't exercise that much but want to get into shape before Summer (prefably by June) what would ... A: and in answer to your question, in order to lose weight you must begin to exercise more ... | |
| Feeling great but gaining weight | 3/8/2009 |
| Q: Two weeks ago i embarked on my quest to lose weight and tone up. I am using several different ... A: Are you including strength training in your routine? If so, this could contribute to some weight ... | |
| toning the body | 2/3/2009 |
| Q: I have a question about toning certain areas of the body. I just want to trim my thighs, tone and ... A: It sounds like you are interested in 'spot training' which unfortunately doesn't exist. When you ... | |
| losing weight | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: I am a 15 year old Chinese girl. My height is 5'3" and I weigh 149 pounds. I have really muscular ... A: The exercises that you are doing are ok, but how much time are you exercising for? When you say you ... | |
| Smaller stomach and less fat | 2/1/2009 |
| Q: I am a 17 year old girl, 5'6, and about 170 pounds at the moment. I want to lose weight, and don't ... A: You have the right idea as far as modifying your food intake to include mostly health foods. I'm ... | |
| burn fats | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: ok heres my weekly workout, im not gonna go day-by-day as most of it are just basically ... A: I don't know how old you are, but depending on your age, my biggest concern would be injuries ... | |
| burn fats | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: ok heres my weekly workout, im not gonna go day-by-day as most of it are just basically ... A: and the short answer to your question is yes. You are doing a lot of cardiovascular training which ... | |
| HIIT | 11/22/2008 |
| Q: i'm 15 this year. I have been doing the HIIT program for 5-6 weeks now. I gained weight at first but ... A: From my understanding, HIIT is a cardio training routine and does not include strength training. If ... | |
| I really want a flat tummy!! | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: i have done crunches and used my abb-lounge but my tummy wont go away. my weight goes up and down ... A: I'm not sure what a smart-abs exercise machine is, but I'm assuming it allows you to tone your ... | |
| I really want a flat tummy!! | 11/1/2008 |
| Q: i have done crunches and used my abb-lounge but my tummy wont go away. my weight goes up and down ... A: and the ab lounge is a great tool for people with back problems, keep using it. It sounds like you ... | |
| Decrease in how long I exercise for... | 10/31/2008 |
| Q: Just a few months back, I could use the exercise bike for 60-90 minutes without my leg muscles ... A: I'm wondering if your leg muscles are fatigued after using the treadmill for 2 miles because you are ... | |
| Weight gain due to muscles? | 10/29/2008 |
| Q: I am 15 year old, 5'3" , 110 pounds. I tried High intensity interval training (HIIT) last week, ... A: It would be possible that you could gain weight if you were doing consistent, somewhat intense ... | |
| workout and weightlose | 10/23/2008 |
| Q: I am 25 year woman.. weighing 122 lb and height is 5.4.. i have really hard time to loose weight.. i ... A: Based on your height and weight your BMI is terrific! (20). You sound like you are a good size for ... | |
| weight | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I've been walking/jogging for 6 days a week for 3 weeks. So when I tried on my favorite jeans they ... A: I would just like to mention that the numbers on the scale should be a very small concern for you. ... | |
| stubborn fat around my waist | 9/16/2008 |
| Q: I have been doing cardio exercise, specifically rope jumping for about a year now. I have lost 30 ... A: I apologize for the delay in answering your question, but for some reason I haven't been receiving ... | |
| Skinny/Fat | 8/31/2008 |
| Q: I am 6 foot 1 ,155 pounds with thin limbs, but there is still fat around my stomach. I am confused, ... A: It does sound like you are thinner than most people your height. As far as whether or not you need ... | |
| Extra skin | 8/7/2008 |
| Q: I am a 16 year old, female, I currently weigh 191 pounds, my height is: 5'4", I was wondering what ... A: I know exactly what you are talking about, I have two kids and have the extra skin you are talking ... | |
| Can I get more nimble? | 8/4/2008 |
| Q: Kim I am 50,in decent shape as I run a couple times a week and workout with weights. I am overweight ... A: You are absolutely correct; if there is a will there is a way! Of course you can become more agile, ... | |
| Abs!! | 7/7/2008 |
| Q: I currently use a Gazelle for 3 or 4 miles in the morning and lift weights to gain muscle. Then, ... A: The fat that you refer to is different than the muscles that you are trying to build. Whenever you ... | |
| Good routine | 7/6/2008 |
| Q: Kim, My name is Tyler and I am 17. I am pretty skinny with not much muscle. I am interested in ... A: Running or jogging is great for maintaining a healthy heart, I commend you for working toward that. ... | |
| spinning/elliptical | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: I am doing a 45 minute spin class 3 times a week and 45 minutes on the elliptical trainer 2 days a ... A: Wow, I am impressed with the amount of your activity and the amount of energy that you have! You ... | |
| exercise | 4/2/2008 |
| Q: .. i am trying to tone up my butt.... but i'm not familiar with some exercises that i could do... i ... A: Wall sits are great for toning your gluteal muscles as are squats, standing rear leg lifts, rear leg ... | |
| 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: however I have no idea how fast or how far you are running so its hard to say if it will be the same ... | |
| calf size | 2/17/2008 |
| Q: my problem is my calf is extremely large, 36.5cm around the widest part of my calf. I am 16, i ... A: I'm wondering if anyone else in your family has a larger than normal calf size? If so then you ... | |
| treadmill exercise | 1/28/2008 |
| Q: I would like for someone to explain to me why running on an inclined treadmill would cause one to ... A: I'm wondering if there is something wrong with the treadmill that you are using....For my own ... | |
| treadmill exercise | 1/26/2008 |
| Q: I would like for someone to explain to me why running on an inclined treadmill would cause one to ... A: Good question. Your muscles are simply working harder to move your body weight up an incline or up ... | |
| loosing ALL the fat?! | 1/25/2008 |
| Q: I have been training in martial arts since I was 8,took a five year break from 17-22 y.o., and have ... A: Unfortunately there is really no way to 'spot-check' your body. In other words, if you lose weight ... | |
| cardio exercise | 1/21/2008 |
| Q: I started to do cardio workout in mid december due to the fact i had a higher than usual resting ... A: In order to change your resting heart rate, you will need to continue to do cardio and also ... | |
| Improving Stamina? | 1/18/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 55 year old man who exercises regularly. I'm still somewhat overweight, ie 180 lbs at 5 feet ... A: Unless you are training pretty hard then you will not be able to have the endurance and stamina of a ... | |
| Vertcal leap training | 1/14/2008 |
| Q: hopefully you may be able to answer a question about Vertical Leap exercises. Thank you in advance ... A: I did find a pretty good website that might help you: ... | |
| Toning and Cardio | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: I have read many Q&A's on this site from people asking specifically how to achieve a certain look or ... A: If you want to get rid of extra fatty tissue then you will need to incorporate both cardiovascular ... | |
| Treadmill exercise, etc. | 1/11/2008 |
| Q: I am 65 and have never exercised much. I began dieting in earnest October 1st, 2007 and so far have ... A: Congratulations on your weight loss! I know how difficult it is especially when you have knee ... | |
| Cellulite | 1/10/2008 |
| Q: Okay, I've been hearing mixed reports about being able to lose cellulite. Some say you can get rid ... A: You are correct, there have been mixed reviews over the years. For many years, the medical ... | |
| too much muscle | 1/9/2008 |
| Q: I excercise a lot, and would love to be super slim, but I feel big and bulky. I Work out a lot, and ... A: Well, there are two different topics to discuss. The first is cardiovascular exercise which is what ... | |
| jumping or running on the spot | 1/5/2008 |
| Q: Kim Is this effective way to get a fat burning workout? Its too cold to and snowy to run outside and ... A: Running and jumping in place is a great way to burn some calories. It definitely beats sitting down ... | |
| 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: Exercise and resistance training could help increase the size of the gluteus maximus muscle which ... | |
| sit ups | 12/26/2007 |
| Q: Is it true that standard sit ups (laying down, knees folded up in the air, hands behind your head) ... A: The best way to lose fat from any area of your body (including the abdominal area) is through ... | |
| bike or orbitreck? | 12/1/2007 |
| Q: Which is better excersise machine: statyonary bicycle or orbitreck? I'm planning to buy it for home ... A: Well I'm not sure what you mean by 'better', but assuming you mean which one will burn more ... | |
| martial arts | 11/29/2007 |
| Q: Our granddaughter is into her first week of Moo Duk Kwan. Tonight she was rebelling in a small way ... A: I hope she is enjoying the class, and you are right..making pushups fun for anyone can be quite ... | |
| Foot problems during cardio | 11/28/2007 |
| Q: I am 31, 182 lbs. and 5'6". I quit smoking about 11 months ago (after 12 years) and I want my lungs ... A: Congratulations on your smoking cessation, that is AWESOME! I'm glad you found a book that worked ... | |
| 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: Doing cardio for 5 hours a week is just fine, depending on what you are doing. I don't think you ... | |
| Cardio | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: I'm 31 years old and weigh 166lbs, I'm 5'6". Recently my dr told me that I need to lose 30 lbs. He ... A: You should be proud for fitting this much exercise into your schedule and modifying your diet with ... | |
| hamstring stretching while standing | 11/14/2007 |
| Q: I would like to know when stretching the hamstring while standing ie touching your toes with the ... A: You should definitely not 'lock' your knees when you are standing and touching your toes. In fact ... | |
| weightloss, toning and nutrition | 11/7/2007 |
| Q: hey :) i want to try and tone up and loose some weight, but reasonably healthily. I swim 2-3 times a ... A: I'm wondering how much you weigh and how much you are trying to lose....anyway, losing weight ... | |
| advice... | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: I am a 24 y/o man and I have just been sentenced to 2 months of house arrest.(meaning for the next ... A: Well, its really not good to do the same thing over and over and over, so you really should try to ... | |
| advice... | 10/30/2007 |
| Q: I am a 24 y/o man and I have just been sentenced to 2 months of house arrest.(meaning for the next ... A: Congratulations on making losing weight a part of your change for the better. There are so many ... | |
| help!! | 10/16/2007 |
| Q: I am 21 years old and i am 5 feet 6 inches. I weigh about 128 and my weight only continues to go up. ... A: You are doing the right thing by doing cardio, but try doing it more often. It doesn't have to be ... | |
| Gluteal Muscles | 10/6/2007 |
| Q: I am not overweight but could use some toning up. I am doing 30 mins excersise a day, i know it's ... A: I'm glad to hear that you are fitting exercise into your schedule AT ALL. With your busy schedule, ... | |
| Besides Dieting??? | 9/26/2007 |
| Q: Good afternoon, I was curious what types of things My Fiance and I can do besides cutting out our ... A: Good question. It is hard if not impossible to successfully cut out any food in the beginning. ... | |
| Overdoing it? | 9/9/2007 |
| Q: Kim I am 50,about 30 pounds overweight. I got myself a good stationary bike a few weeks ago. I used ... A: Congratulations for stepping up your exercise regimen to get results! Sometimes increasing the ... | |
| Losing a few pounds... | 9/4/2007 |
| Q: I am a 24 y/o man trying to lose some body fat. I have been using a Total Gym on a regular basis for ... A: You are on the right track. Any type of cardiovascular activity will promote fat loss. Try ... | |
| Lower Body fat | 8/30/2007 |
| Q: I am 18 years old male. My problem is that i have fat thighs and but although my upper body is slim. ... A: At your age, doing consistent cardiovascular exercises is the best way to lose the excess weight in ... | |
| DVD's? | 8/22/2007 |
| Q: I am wondering what workout DVD's you would recommend for a teenage girl to get toned and fit. I am ... A: As for DVD's specifically made for teens, I don't know of any. However, if I were a teen, I would ... | |
| Proper way to breathe while running. | 8/3/2007 |
| Q: I haven't ran since I was in CC in 6th grade. I am now 17 and I would like to start running again to ... A: It is important to control your breathing, so thanks for the question. I have found that if you ... | |
Aerobics
Answers by Expert:
Kim Farmer
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer questions related to aerobic conditioning, resistance training, toning up, weight loss, nutrition, and using proper form.
Experience
6 years as a personal trainer and group exercise instructor. Owner of Mile High Fitness, LLC. Corporate fitness and wellness services and in home and online personal training services. Two-time State Open Champion in tennis and author of two books and several published articles. www.milehighfitness.com www.milehighfitness.com/fitnessmatters
Organizations
Governor's Council for Physical Activity, IDEA Health And Fitness Organization, Colorado Black Women for Political Action, North Metro Chamber of Commerce, Denver Chamber of Commerce, Northglenn Parks and Recreation Advisory Council
Publications
Primetime for Seniors, Physicalhealthandfitnessarticles.net, ezinearticles.net, African American Voices, Urban Spectrum
Education/Credentials
Certified by ACE (American Council on Exercise) and AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America).
Past/Present Clients
many
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