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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| strength program for boxing | 2/5/2012 | Joe Gunn |
| Q: I've recently gotten into boxing and I've gained a pretty good amount of size now. My main focus is ... A: 1. Please be a little more specific on what exercises you include as compound. If you are talking ... | ||
| strength program for boxing | 2/5/2012 | Bonnie Hardie |
| Q: I've recently gotten into boxing and I've gained a pretty good amount of size now. My main focus is ... A: yes-this program will make your nervous system stronger and build neuromuscular strength ... | ||
| Exercise and muscle size | 2/4/2012 | Joe Gunn |
| Q: I am a bit confused about muscles. I see people who do powerlifting (like that 13 year old girl on ... A: Thomas, powerlifting and olympic lifting involve many factors other than strength such as speed, ... | ||
| weight | 2/1/2012 | Adam Kessler |
| Q: .. i m 21 height is '5.8' and weight is just 48 kg.... i m looking very lean..but i want to make my ... A: I haven't found anybody credible that uses these weight gainer powders and sees awesome results. I ... | ||
| weight | 2/1/2012 | Joe Gunn |
| Q: .. i m 21 height is '5.8' and weight is just 48 kg.... i m looking very lean..but i want to make my ... A: To gain muscle you must start a strength training program working all muscle groups 2-3 times a week ... | ||
| weight | 2/1/2012 | Bonnie Hardie |
| Q: .. i m 21 height is '5.8' and weight is just 48 kg.... i m looking very lean..but i want to make my ... A: You can gain weight by taking Mammoth 2500. Some things to do to gain muscle are: when working ... | ||
| Training / Lean | 1/31/2012 | Bonnie Hardie |
| Q: I've been into various sports (Weight training, sports, and others) since 1998 up until Jan 2011. ... A: If your knee ache is stopping you from going to the gym-you should get it checked by your doctor to ... | ||
| Free weights vs Resistance bands | 1/31/2012 | Adam Kessler |
| Q: I was wondering how free weights stack up against resistance bands for strength training and apply ... A: I favor free weights more. I think resistance bands have their place and can provide some benefit, ... | ||
| Same reps but different workout? | 1/27/2012 | Adam Kessler |
| Q: Is there a difference on the body between the following 2 workouts? 100 Pullups 100 Pushups 100 ... A: It really just depends on your strength levels. The second one is like doing 4 sets of 25 of all of ... | ||
| Hitus Hernia | 1/25/2012 | Joe Gunn |
| Q: I have recently been diagnosed with a slight hiatus hernia. Up till now I have had a weights routine ... A: I am no doctor but generally exercise has no effect on hiatal hernias. Exercise, however, can ... | ||
| Hitus Hernia | 1/24/2012 | Bonnie Hardie |
| Q: I have recently been diagnosed with a slight hiatus hernia. Up till now I have had a weights routine ... A: H Chris, Thank you for your question,unfortunately I am not too familiar with any restrictions that ... | ||
| Toning | 1/18/2012 | Adam Kessler |
| Q: To tone muscle, should one do more strength training or cardio? -Especially in the thighs and legs. ... A: Sorry for the delay, I was out of town and didn't see your follow ups. You need to eat a certain ... | ||
| Toning legs | 1/18/2012 | Adam Kessler |
| Q: I do spinning 4 times a week and I wanted to know if heavy resistance plus sprinting equals leaner ... A: It depends on what your definition is of leaner legs. I always shy away from the lighter ... | ||
| Toning | 1/18/2012 | Adam Kessler |
| Q: To tone muscle, should one do more strength training or cardio? -Especially in the thighs and legs. A: To tone it up, I would do more strength training then cardio. You need cardio to burn fat, but you ... | ||
| Strength Training for Newb's. | 1/14/2012 | Adam Kessler |
| Q: I was hoping you could point me to some resources. I've been going to the gym for years but only to ... A: I would look at Craig Ballantyne's Turbulence Training. He has a bunch of different programs and ... | ||
| Cable exercises | 12/23/2011 | Adam Kessler |
| Q: Adam I got one of these York multi gyms (see the image) and was surprised how much it has helped my ... A: I think you could do a standing one arm or two arm row, using the handles that you have for the ... | ||
| hard work outs | 12/21/2011 | Bonnie Hardie |
| Q: My boyfriend says he "looks forward" to puking from working out in the New Year. He thinks that ... A: It is not a sign of a good workout when you throw up afterward-throwing up means that something is ... | ||
| Workout | 12/18/2011 | Joe Gunn |
| Q: Joe Can you critique this workout for me and offer any other suggestions? I recently bought a used ... A: Barry, make sure you warm up good before starting your interval workout....run easy for 5 minutes ... | ||
| upper body | 12/3/2011 | Bonnie Hardie |
| Q: I am a healthy 65- year old woman who needs to increase my upper body strength. How can I get a ... A: Some of the best upper body exercises are: push ups and pull ups. There are different types of push ... | ||
| workout program | 12/3/2011 | Joe Gunn |
| Q: I was wondering if you can give me an idea on how to create a 12 week periodized training program ... A: Hey Ciro, sorry but I cannot make specific recommendations for a 14 year old without personal ... | ||
| help please | 11/20/2011 | Joe Gunn |
| Q: I am 5'3 and weigh 113 lbs. Always have. My face is very thin and many people say I should gain ... A: Andrea, we are all suject to what we get from our parents in the way of body type. We can strength ... | ||
| sprint training | 10/26/2011 | Adam Kessler |
| Q: at the moment, i do sprint interval training. i sprint about 45 meters, walk back to starting point, ... A: Sprinting would definitely help your power and speed. I would try to sprint for 15 minutes. So if ... | ||
| sprint training | 10/26/2011 | Joe Gunn |
| Q: at the moment, i do sprint interval training. i sprint about 45 meters, walk back to starting point, ... A: Weight loss depends generally on calories in versus calories out. It is a bit more complicated but ... | ||
| Calisthenics | 10/22/2011 | Joe Gunn |
| Q: Is it possible to gain mass muscle through high amounts of Calisthenics? I read that Mike Tyson in ... A: Hey Kurt, depends on what you include as calisthenics. If you include bodyweight training exercises ... | ||
| Branched Chain Amino Acids? | 10/13/2011 | Joe Gunn |
| Q: Joe I am a recovering alcoholic that turned to God and exercise. I am feeling and looking better ... A: Barry, congrats on your sobriety. Soreness is usually related to subjecting your muscles to an ... | ||
| Physiological limitations of women | 10/12/2011 | Adam Kessler |
| Q: I have questions about the physiological limitations of women, relative to men. Specifically, I'm ... A: I think throwing 70 yards is on the high end. I think it is more average to be 60 yards. I think ... | ||
| Physiological limitations of women | 10/12/2011 | Joe Gunn |
| Q: I have questions about the physiological limitations of women, relative to men. Specifically, I'm ... A: If a women can add the needed muscle mass along with the speed, skill, strength, and quickness ... | ||
| Physiological limitations of women | 10/12/2011 | Adam Kessler |
| Q: I have questions about the physiological limitations of women, relative to men. Specifically, I'm ... A: To answer your question simplistically, I would say no there is absolutely no reason why a woman ... | ||
| Physiological limitations of women | 10/12/2011 | Bonnie Hardie |
| Q: I have questions about the physiological limitations of women, relative to men. Specifically, I'm ... A: Ideal weight range-190-210 lbs. Yes-a womens pelvs/hips are wider than males-so they would be more ... | ||
| Questions | 10/4/2011 | Joanne Dudan |
| Q: Joanne I am 54. I was fairly overweight until I cut out red meat. I dont know if I was allergic but ... A: You could try to do extra abdominal exercises: torso twists-leg lifts-bicycles-crunches-etc. It is ... | ||
| Groin Muscles | 10/3/2011 | Joe Gunn |
| Q: I don't want this to sound like a joke question, but whenever I go to the gym and use their seated ... A: It is very easy to strain these small muscles and the also get sore very easily. I never used those ... | ||
| Burning Fat | 9/30/2011 | Joe Gunn |
| Q: What you recommend if I were trying very hard to burn, for lack of a better word, man titties. I am ... A: Frank, any trainer you talk to will have a different opinion on the best workout schedule. 3 days a ... | ||
| Fat loss | 9/29/2011 | Bonnie Hardie |
| 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: Aerobic/Cardio exercises are the best for fat loss:running,cycling,using the stepper,elliptical,etc. ... | ||
| Fat loss | 9/29/2011 | Joe Gunn |
| 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 low impact exercises like cycling, eliptical, swimming, etc. HITT is one of the new rages and ... | ||
| Dumbell vs. Barbell | 9/28/2011 | Adam Kessler |
| Q: I have just a few questions concerning the weight lifting plan I have made up my self. I am trying ... A: It would be wise to implement both into your routine. I think you can really improve your overall ... | ||
| Can I reach my goal? | 9/15/2011 | Bonnie Hardie |
| Q: So I'm 6'0 tall and I'm a mix between Mesomorph and Endomorph body type. Now I've been officially ... A: It seems to me as if you definitely will be able to reach your goals. You have done a great job ... | ||
| Old broken arm still weak after 20 years | 9/13/2011 | Joe Gunn |
| Q: 20 years ago I broke my left forearm severely. It was a compound fracture and never did set just ... A: Brian, I had basically the exact same thing and my left has never been the same. In my case the ... | ||
| Becoming a Personal Trainer | 9/10/2011 | Joe Gunn |
| Q: My master's degree is in a very different field from exercise science and I'm about to begin a ... A: Hey Paul, There are several national organizations that offer a Personal Trainer certification. My ... | ||
| Lean Muscle Gain | 9/8/2011 | Joe Gunn |
| Q: but first I need your help. Here are my stats Age 23 Height 5'8 Weight 138 pounds here is a ... A: With the right program you should gain primarily muscle mass. Start with 3 sets of 10-12 reps with ... | ||
| Lean Muscle Gain | 9/7/2011 | Adam Kessler |
| Q: but first I need your help. Here are my stats Age 23 Height 5'8 Weight 138 pounds here is a ... A: My guess would be at least another 25 pounds or so. As far as how long that might take you, that is ... | ||
Strength Training
Answers by Expert:
Joe Gunn
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Expertise
Master's Degree with majors in Exercise Science and Psychology. Teach college courses in weight training, jogging/fitness, and wellness. Expertise include strength training, long distance running, sprinting, general fitness, weight loss, and nutritional education.
Experience
Over 30 years as a personal trainer of athletes as well as average individuals.
Organizations
Certified strength and Conditioning Specialist with the the National Strength and Conditiong Association. Certified Club coach with the United States Weightlifting Association. Certifed Level II long distance coach with the USA Track & Field.
Education/Credentials
M.S with majors in exercise science and psychology
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