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| under age weight training | 10/7/2008 | mike hanley |
Q: My question for you is, wether weight training before 12 is bad for you and if infackt stop growth ...
A: Ben, Multiple studies have shown that with proper technique and strict supervision can increase ...
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| upper back | 10/6/2008 | Phil Stevens |
Q: Phil I recently started a job as a bus river. After a few hours I tend to slouch and my upper back ...
A: Your going to want to strengthen the Whole of your back as well as your hamstrings and glutes. They ...
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| squat comparisons | 10/6/2008 | Tim Vagen |
Q: but before i try to progress further i want to get my leg strength into proportion with my arms, ...
A: In checking with a few colleagues, it is found that the single leg squat is a great measure of ...
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| Wrestling Training | 10/2/2008 | Carlos Torres |
Q: I have been running Cross Country this offseason as an effort to stay in shape for wrestling. ...
A: First of all, you need to rest your injury and let it completely rest before doing any kind of ...
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| Training following injury | 10/2/2008 | Rich Ruffing |
Q: I had an ac joint separation injury from a fall that was pinned and pin removed Mar 06 and I got all ...
A: I would suggest 3-4 sets of anywhere from 8-15 reps for the first 6-8 weeks in order to build up the ...
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| Getting bigger | 10/2/2008 | mike hanley |
Q: Ok so i've been playing football for a 2 years now and im having a hard time gaining mass, ...
A: Mike, Getting bigger is a full time job however I do believe you are capable of doing it. The most ...
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| Trying to lose weight and finally get healthy! | 10/2/2008 | Bonnie Hardie |
Q: Lisa, Hi! Just a little background. I am 37 5'6 and about 298. I have been working out for about ...
A: Good job on loosing 9lbs and 4.9% BF in just one month!! Are you eating breakfast in the AM-that ...
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| leg strength | 10/2/2008 | Tim Vagen |
Q: but before i try to progress further i want to get my leg strength into proportion with my arms, ...
A: Great job on the pullup! There really are no specific numbers out there on single leg squats to ...
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| running | 9/30/2008 | Phil Stevens |
Q: i have several: what do anthropologists know about man'sneed to run? how can running make us ...
A: What is this a quiz LOL ??? lets see we can have some fun #1 there is an interesting theory that ...
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| Mass vs Protein | 9/28/2008 | Carlos Torres |
Q: What is the difference between mass builder and protein? THanks
A: Protein powder are protein alone. Mass builders usually include protein, carbohydrates (usually ...
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| Strength and power | 9/23/2008 | Tim Vagen |
Q: i am a resident of India..i have been going to the gym for the past 2 months... and i have managed ...
A: .. That is an excellent question. What you are describing is a difference in "workout" strength and ...
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| Exercise issues after menopause | 9/17/2008 | Adam Kessler |
Q: I'm a 57 year old post-menopausal woman who has exercised my entire life (light strength training ...
A: The problem in your shoulder is similar to problems my clients have had in their shoulder and other ...
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| Muscle without weights.... | 9/16/2008 | Tim Vagen |
Q: I have been reading a lot lately about gaining muscle mass/toning up without weights. I have heard ...
A: .. Great question. This comes up a lot. The body does need resistance to get stronger. All of our ...
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| Muscle without weights?? | 9/16/2008 | John Izzo |
Q: I have been reading a lot lately about gaining muscle mass/toning up without weights. I have heard ...
A: It is possible to gain muscle using bodyweight. The Romans and Greeks did it...today, gymnasts do ...
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| Muscle without weights??? | 9/16/2008 | Adam Kessler |
Q: I have been reading a lot lately about gaining muscle mass/toning up without weights. I have heard ...
A: Drew, I think it is definitely possible to add muscle tone without gaining weights, but it is ...
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| Muscle without weights.. | 9/16/2008 | Rich Ruffing |
Q: I have been reading a lot lately about gaining muscle mass/toning up without weights. I have heard ...
A: Bodyweight training is one just one of many tools for increased muscle mass muscle or strength. For ...
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| Vmo swelling | 9/15/2008 | Rich Ruffing |
Q: I am a 25 year old male.I have had patella tracking disorder for 6 months.I have started to go to ...
A: I'm not really sure as to why there is swelling in the VMO region post-biking. To my knowledge, ...
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| goblet squat | 9/12/2008 | Phil Stevens |
Q: I have read in articles about goblet squat, whereby you cupped a dumbell vertically close to your ...
A: Eddie The goblet squat is a great learning to to get a trainee to then be able to advance to other ...
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| goblet squat | 9/12/2008 | Joe Gunn |
Q: I have read in articles about goblet squat, whereby you cupped a dumbell vertically close to your ...
A: Hey Eddie, goblet squats are a good lower body (low risk) exercise when done properly. They are kind ...
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| goblet squat | 9/12/2008 | Tim Vagen |
Q: I have read in articles about goblet squat, whereby you cupped a dumbell vertically close to your ...
A: .. Thanks for the question. The goblet squat is a great exercise. It is a modification of the ...
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| goblet squat | 9/12/2008 | Rich Ruffing |
Q: I have read in articles about goblet squat, whereby you cupped a dumbell vertically close to your ...
A: Any type of squatting pattern can be great for the lower body. I wouldn't classify classify the ...
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| goblet squat | 9/12/2008 | Corey Crane |
Q: I have read in articles about goblet squat, whereby you cupped a dumbell vertically close to your ...
A: This is a good exercise but I would personally do a single leg squat...that is the best exercise for ...
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| goblet squat | 9/12/2008 | mike hanley |
Q: I have read in articles about goblet squat, whereby you cupped a dumbell vertically close to your ...
A: Eddie, Squats in general are a very effective lower body exercise. We teach everyone in our ...
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| goblet squat | 9/12/2008 | John Izzo |
Q: I have read in articles about goblet squat, whereby you cupped a dumbell vertically close to your ...
A: I love the goblet squat for my clients (and myself). A couple of things you didn't provide: your ...
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| soccer | 9/11/2008 | Bonnie Hardie |
Q: I am 20 years old and I have played some college level soccer( not much). I've had a bad ankle ...
A: The personal trainer that you should choose should have experience in training athletes-if they have ...
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| weight gain in stength training | 9/11/2008 | Tim Vagen |
Q: I am 54 years old I am currently doing water arobics which includes resistant training with bands ...
A: .. Eventually,as you build muscle, your metabolism will increase. About 90% of weight loss is the ...
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| Newbie here.. | 9/9/2008 | Phil Stevens |
Q: I have a few questions. I have just started exercising and have been attemmpting to build stronger ...
A: Andrew- Your feeling the pushups in the arms more due to the fact that is what you would cal the ...
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| Weight Training with an injury | 9/8/2008 | Tim Vagen |
Q: I am a member of a gym and really wanting to lose weight. I am currently 5'3" and I weigh 165. I ...
A: .. Unfortunately, without evaluating your movements and seeing you, I would not know what exactly to ...
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| Body Tech by Formula intruction manual | 9/7/2008 | Bonnie Hardie |
Q: Bonnie, can you please assist me with getting a copy of the instuction manual for a home gym (Body ...
A: Unfortunately,I will not be able to help you to find an instruction manual for your Body Tech by ...
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| Body type | 9/7/2008 | mike hanley |
Q: 5' 6'' and weight about 120 pounds. I think my frame is very small, I also think I'm an ...
A: Sam, I remember training when I was 17 and loving it as I still do now. I have been through many ...
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| Resistance cables | 9/4/2008 | Carlos Torres |
Q: I train in Kenpo 2-3 days 1 hour sessions. Using HEAVY TENSION RESISTANCE CABLES in a full body ...
A: That's a tough question to answer since many different things can work. Your body will adapt to ...
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| 15 year old 135 pounds bulking up? | 9/4/2008 | Richard Doughty |
Q: sorry Richard Its kind of a guessing question but here we go. but I'm a 15 year old starting to work ...
A: hey chris you really didnt ask a question and the link didnt work . but to offer some basic advice ...
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| 56 with fibro | 9/3/2008 | Jeremiah Lurken |
Q: Im a 56 yr old female with fibromyalgia. I stopped taking pain medication last February and am on a ...
A: Cynthia, That is a hard battle to fight, but great for you. It sounds like you are on a great ...
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| weight training | 9/3/2008 | Rich Ruffing |
Q: a while ago my dad purchased a multigym for my garage, only recently i have started using it but i ...
A: I do not write up strength or conditioning programs on this site because there is a lot I need to ...
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| weightloss/sports training | 9/2/2008 | Corey Crane |
Q: Im 29yr old (i hope this site is for females?) i weigh 58kg and was quite active up until may '08. I ...
A: I would first go to a dietitian and get on a balanced meal plan. For strength training, focus on a ...
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| I need help to reach my fitness goal | 9/1/2008 | Corey Crane |
Q: My name is Juan and I am in the process of a body transformation which involves live accountability ...
A: Ok, now get started on your muscle building phase. Increase your calories and start putting on some ...
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| Chin ups | 9/1/2008 | mike hanley |
Q: I am 16, and really have looked but can't find out a whole lot. I can do 22 strict form chin ups, ...
A: I would suggest doing some weighted pull ups one day and speed pullups with just your bodyweight the ...
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| Chin ups | 9/1/2008 | Rich Ruffing |
Q: I am 16, and really have looked but can't find out a whole lot. I can do 22 strict form chin ups, ...
A: Here are some suggestions to help improve your chin or pull up performance: 1)Do not just focus ...
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| Chin ups | 9/1/2008 | Jeremiah Lurken |
Q: I am 16, and really have looked but can't find out a whole lot. I can do 22 strict form chin ups, ...
A: Jared, Upper body strength is important. Don't train just by doing pull ups, it isn't going to get ...
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| Strength | 8/30/2008 | Tim Vagen |
Q: Im getting VERY frustrated because i have been working out at the gym since march 08 for at least ...
A: .. This is a common and frustrating problem. I need to know more information to help. What ...
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