AboutBonnie Hardie Expertise I am a personal trainer/boot camp instructor in SouthEast Florida. I am certified in:
personal training,aerobics,nutrition,womens,senior,youth and boot camp fitness.I can answer questions about workouts,sets and reps.Pyramid training,drop sets,etc.I can give suggestions on the best exercises to do for different body parts.Machines vs free weights.Home workouts or gym workouts.I can tell you what to look for when planning to join a gym.
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Experience I have been a personal trainer,aerobics instructor,nutrition advisor and boot camp instructor for several years,in South Florida. I generally prefer to train people outdoors in a park setting.The workout outside is just as tough as a gym workout.I can give people a excellent workout using just their bodyweight.I do a bootcamp style class with groups of 5-10 people.
Question QUESTION: WHAT AGE SHOULD YOU START WEIGHTLIFTING?DOES IT STUNT YOUR GROWTH, AND IF IT DOSENT HOW CAN YOU BE SURE?THNXS
ANSWER: Hi Geraint-thank you for your question.
Of all the studies that I have read about strength training,it is a general consensus that people can start weight training at age 13 and it will not stunt their growth.
Thanks,
bonnie
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QUESTION: thank you very much.is any kind of workout ok?
ANSWER: Hi Geraint,
The kind of workout that you do depends upon your goals,whether or not you have access to a gym or work out at home.
The most important thing to do is to always use proper form,do not lift weights that are too heavy.
Nutrition is also important-more protein and carbohydrates-less sodium and fat-plenty of water.
Let me know if I can be of any more assistance to you.
Thanks,
bonnie
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QUESTION: thanks for such quick reply and advice.my goal is to get stronger for rugby?strength and power would be ideal?
what kind of workout which would make these goals possible?
Answer Hi Geraint,
If your goals are strength and power for Rugby-you need to lift heavier weights,with less repititions.A lot of your strength in Rugby comes from your legs,so you need more leg work-squats,lunges,leg presses.Even though you need to lift heavier weights for strength,make sure that you are not lifting weights that are too heavy-if you have a spotter or workout partner,that would be great-they can help make sure that you are using excellent form.
You can workout 4 days a week-2 days upperbody-2 days lower body-with 30-45 minutes of cardio also.
Let me know if you have any more questions.
thanks,
bonnie
