| Subject | Date Asked |
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| 6 pack | 11/16/2008 |
Q: Im 15 years old and i have been doing sit-up for about 6 mouths now and i am starting to notice ...
A: There is nothing wrong with having chocolate and other junk food in moderation. The most important ...
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| Supplements | 11/16/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me if there if HGH Supplements (or recommend any others) that I should be taking. I am ...
A: Growth hormone supplements can cause a spike in gh but have not been shown to increase muscle, burn ...
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| Protein powder | 11/14/2008 |
Q: i am 25, 6'4 ,289 lbs. I am tring to lose 70 lbs. I was wondering if u knew about a protein powder ...
A: Protein powders to not make you lose weight. It's a well balanced diet and a caloric deficit that ...
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| 6 pack | 11/7/2008 |
Q: Im 15 years old and i have been doing sit-up for about 6 mouths now and i am starting to notice ...
A: First of all, do not eat raw eggs. That could be dangerous and it's hard for your body to absorb ...
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| supplements | 11/1/2008 |
Q: I work out 5 days a week doing two body parts a day,and I am 16 years old and I have CMT and I have ...
A: I don't know what CMT is. If you can send me a link that would help. Multivitamins are good. I'm ...
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| supplements for ncaa | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I'm a diver in college and i want to start using a supplement but it needs to be in compliance with ...
A: I don't know all of the list of banned substances but I'm sure supplements like whey protein, ...
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| Home Gym | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I am looking to purchase a Bowflex home gym. The problem I'm having is that I can't decide which one ...
A: I wouldn't waste my money on a Bowflex home gym. Free weights and your own bodyweight are much ...
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| Strength supplementation | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I got into weightlifting a few months ago and have made incredible strides, but still have a ways to ...
A: I wouldn't waste my money with ZMA & HMB. No hard evidence they do anything for improving muscle, ...
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| Wrestling Training | 10/2/2008 |
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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| Mass vs Protein | 9/28/2008 |
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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| Resistance cables | 9/4/2008 |
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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| hypertrophy | 8/29/2008 |
Q: "hi mike i wont to put as much size and muscle on as i can is hypertrophy training the best way to ...
A: I personally do not like the bodybuilding split routines where you only work one muscle group every ...
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| body look like girl | 8/26/2008 |
Q: Sir, I am male and My age is 25 and weight is about 75 KG.My problem is that my chest look like ...
A: My guess is that you are just overweight and may have what is called gynecomastia. Of course, I'm ...
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| muscle loss | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I do both cardio and strength workout, for over a year, but if i rest for over 2 days my muscles get ...
A: My guess is that part of your problem may be your diet. I would recommend you look at the Food ...
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| tip | 8/22/2008 |
Q: I've been working out for about 8 years. I'm 5'10 about 180. I got a good size on me but want to ...
A: Look at www.t-nation.com for a good upper body/lower body workout. It should give you all the ...
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| tip | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I've been working out for about 8 years. I'm 5'10 about 180. I got a good size on me but want to ...
A: You are going to have to accept that you may lose a little muscle along with the fat. I wouldn't ...
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| Toning without losing weight | 8/15/2008 |
Q: I've always been very thin-which I hate. Granted I'm only 21, but its been a blow to my self-esteem ...
A: I don't sell the 10 days of chocolate anymore and don't have the other website anymore either. I do ...
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| Workout Program | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a workout to do on deployment; which i'm currently on. I only have dumbells to ...
A: It would be difficult to just make you a workout and expect you to follow it for a long time ...
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| Flexibility | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I am 15 years old, and i have been learning kick-boxing for the past 6 months. And i find it to be ...
A: I'm not an expert and stretching but I do know that you have to hold stretches for at least 1.5 ...
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| tip | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I've been working out for about 8 years. I'm 5'10 about 180. I got a good size on me but want to ...
A: You could try doing your cardio first thing in the morning with a small snack like a piece of fruit. ...
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| Cut but Slim body. | 8/3/2008 |
Q: my question is, how can I obtain a body that is cut and at the same time slim? Just like the ...
A: I would just focus on weight training and adding muscle to your frame. You say you don't need so ...
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| getting bigger | 8/3/2008 |
Q: i'm not aiming to be a bodybuilder but i am hoping to get in shape. i'm currently 5'6" and quite ...
A: You could do a martial arts type of workout. I'm sure you could do a search online for that. You ...
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| question | 7/21/2008 |
Q: I need to inquire about 2 different issues; I hope you can help me: My first question is about ...
A: I agree that food is the most important source of calories for any exercise program but it doesn't ...
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| mass | 7/21/2008 |
Q: Hey, Im really trying to bulk up on upper body. Would you suggest frequent high intensity workout ...
A: One thing you definitely want to do is change up your workout every couple of weeks but I would base ...
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| Abs | 7/15/2008 |
Q: I am 15, 5,4 and 60kg. Can you tell me some exercizes for height because i am shorter than my ...
A: When playing sports, most of your power comes from your core. This inclues your abs, obliques, ...
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| Abs | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I am 15, 5,4 and 60kg. Can you tell me some exercizes for height because i am shorter than my ...
A: There are no exercises for increasing your height unfortunately. The only thing I can recommend is ...
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| beginning weight training for 14 yr old male | 6/30/2008 |
Q: My son is going to be playing football in the fall. He is currently 14yrs 5'5"-125lbs. He is looking ...
A: I would start with just a basic routine since he is young and his body is still maturing. Here is a ...
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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 would definitely do the supersets and just reduce the amount of rest between sets. You may not be ...
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| maintaining muscle | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I like to know that if someone is looking to lose fat or maintain there muscle, will circuit ...
A: Once you have built the muscles, it's harder to lose. You would have to eat less and stop lifting ...
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| free weights vs machines | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I am still getting confused between free weights and machines, people say free weights are better ...
A: Free weights are always better because they work more muscles especially the stabilizer muscles or ...
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| supplement | 6/12/2008 |
Q: are there any side effects or long term effects i should be concerned about? thanks
A: I would not buy nitric oxide since there is no real evidence is does much of anything to increase ...
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| Weight traning | 5/26/2008 |
Q: when you isolate muscle groups, should u work that muscle group just once a week? for example ...
A: From what I've read and through my experience, the one muscle group a week workout is not your best ...
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| supplement,core, isometrics | 5/7/2008 |
Q: Alot of my friends use creatine. Also what type of workouts are isometrics.
A: I believe isometrics are static holds where you are holding a muscular contraction without moving. ...
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| core strength toning | 4/15/2008 |
Q: My abs are not my best strength so i need to improve them. I was wondering if you can give me any ...
A: I would recommend you learn to eat right and the right amount. YOu can do a search on the internet ...
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| Best way? | 4/14/2008 |
Q: Hey there, My question is what is the best way to build your body? Not for power, but for endurance? ...
A: I would recommend you do a total body workout 2 to 3 times a week. Keep the repetitions at 8 reps ...
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| Supplement | 4/5/2008 |
Q: Is anabolic halo the best stuff on the market?
A: It's overpriced bullshit. I would recommend a good quality whey protein and a high glycemic carb ...
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| Police Training Program | 4/3/2008 |
Q: My name is Luc MacInnis and I preparing to leave for police training and certain physical benchmarks ...
A: I would try this workout: Monday, Wednesday, Friday: Bench Press 6 sets of 3 reps of however much ...
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| Chocolate and flexibilty | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I eat lots of chocolate i am a basketball player 6'3 skinny who has started traning for strength eg, ...
A: Here's a short article on the benefits of chocolate: ...
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| Chocolate and flexibilty | 3/29/2008 |
Q: I eat lots of chocolate i am a basketball player 6'3 skinny who has started traning for strength eg, ...
A: The right kind of chocolate is actually good for you or also know as cocoa. Unfortunately most of ...
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| diet | 3/27/2008 |
Q: im a 15 year old weight lifter, i am working very hard at getting my 250# bench press shirt. im ...
A: You should be eating 5 to 6 small meals a day consisting of lean proteins, veggies, fruits, whole ...
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| cell tech/ routine | 3/26/2008 |
Q: i am 18 years old, 5'9 and wigh 145-150, i have lifted for five years, i slowly get stronger, but ...
A: If you were doing a pure strength workout then resting 2 to 4 minutes would be good but you are ...
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| cell tech/ routine | 3/26/2008 |
Q: i am 18 years old, 5'9 and wigh 145-150, i have lifted for five years, i slowly get stronger, but ...
A: It would not take you all day to do a total body workout. It's not necessary to do endless number ...
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| cell tech/ routine | 3/25/2008 |
Q: i am 18 years old, 5'9 and wigh 145-150, i have lifted for five years, i slowly get stronger, but ...
A: I personally do not like the one bodypart a week training. I used to do it and I don't believe it's ...
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| Strength training workout using free weights | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Carlos! I am going to try to present this info as methodically as possible for your convenience and ...
A: No, Im saying, that you should use light weights to warm up but these do not count towards your ...
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| Strength training workout using free weights | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Carlos! I am going to try to present this info as methodically as possible for your convenience and ...
A: I would suggest you do a total body workout 3 times a week or upper/lower split 3 to 4 times a week. ...
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| Getting in shape for army basic training | 3/16/2008 |
Q: How can i improve my push ups, currently i can only do like one or two in a row, i tried five and ...
A: So you have about 24 workouts to be able to do the required number of pushups so decreasing the rest ...
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| Getting in shape for army basic training | 3/15/2008 |
Q: How can i improve my push ups, currently i can only do like one or two in a row, i tried five and ...
A: Try this. Figure out what the number of pushups you need to do. For example, let's say the number ...
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| health and fitness | 3/9/2008 |
Q: well, am a 16 years old guy, gonna be 17 in the months to come.I make aroud 90 to 100 kilograms for ...
A: Obviously you need to lose weight and the best way to do that is to do strength training and some ...
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| protein shakes | 3/6/2008 |
Q: i play rugby for a small town club in united kingdom and also attend the gym twice a week now rugby ...
A: There are so many out there that it's difficult to recommend one but here are some : Life Extension ...
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| Weight Lifting | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I am 18 years old, 5'7" and 190lbs. I bench press 265 3x5, squat 365 3x5 below parallel, and trap ...
A: Your workout program and diet will be the most important factor as far as getting you the results ...
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| steroid use | 2/18/2008 |
Q: Carlos, I am an adjunct faculty member teaching a course called Human Body: Form and Function. We ...
A: I've never heard of this but I will ask some other experts about it and get back to you as soon as I ...
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| Strength training. | 2/12/2008 |
Q: What is the minimum I can do everyday to gain total body strength? I'm not worried about gaining ...
A: YOu want to do this routine 3 times a week with a day of rest between workouts. If you want to ...
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| Strength training. | 2/10/2008 |
Q: What is the minimum I can do everyday to gain total body strength? I'm not worried about gaining ...
A: You can do many things. Here is a suggestion: Warm up 5 minutes 3 sets of 30 seconds each exercise ...
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| strength training, intense | 2/4/2008 |
Q: "Hi, I play on my high school's football team and I am going to be a junior this coming fall. I made ...
A: I am actually still learning about sports specific training so I'm not qualified to tell you what to ...
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| HELP | 1/31/2008 |
Q: i am a 24 year old college student/firefighter. i get to work out about 3 days a week. maybe 1-1 1/2 ...
A: Here are some websites you can check out for some great workouts: www.hsnhst.com www.t-nation.com ...
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| weight gain | 1/31/2008 |
Q: Carlos, I am 18 yrs. old and 6-2 175. I am a left- handed pitcher looking to gain some mass. Do you ...
A: I don't care too much for mlm products. They are overhyped and overpriced. This is coming from ...
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| heyy | 1/29/2008 |
Q: i am 17 5,11 190lbs and i do a bodybuilding program but i feel as though i am losing strength but i ...
A: It's impossible to get bigger and weaker. If a muscle is getting bigger then you are obviously ...
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| BSN supplements | 1/27/2008 |
Q: O.-Xplode. Ive read over 10 grams of glutamine can cause the effects of creatine to be cancelled ...
A: It should not interfere. I've never heard of that and I combine creatine and glutamine all the ...
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| workout | 1/26/2008 |
Q: i just want to know if t his is a good workout. i do this at home everyday. first, i stretch for ...
A: I would do a total body workout 3 times a week. Here's a sample routine. You can look on ...
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| creatine | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I am beginnng to weightlift an I want to start taking creatine supplements; could you give me some ...
A: Sorry it took me so long to answer. I was on vacation. When you take creatine, make sure it's ...
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| help me | 1/8/2008 |
Q: if i add strength training to my cardio will i lose weight or no? because i was told that it will ...
A: I would add strength training to your routine since it can help to build muscle which will help burn ...
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| Weight loss and the use of supplements | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I am a career firemen and I weigh about 270lbs. I have tried changing deits, eating habits, and gym ...
A: Stop using NO Xplode. Nitric Oxide supplements do nothing for building muscle. A recent study ...
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| problem with my body | 1/6/2008 |
Q: i am 22 years old male and have been working out in a gym for about 4 years with my older brother. i ...
A: Your problem could be many things. It could be an ineffective workout, bad diet, not enough rest, ...
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| wieght strength and testosterone | 1/5/2008 |
Q: Also because ive stopped cardio im starting to put on weight but don't want to start cardio again ...
A: Doing cardiovacular activities will not use up testosterone. Simply not true so don't worry about ...
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| Body Building at 50 | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I am a 50 year old gym rat. I look and feel great but wondering if I would get better results if I ...
A: I personally do not like splitting up workouts into muscle groups since it's virtually impossible to ...
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| weight | 1/3/2008 |
Q: can you help me also my step mom told me that strength training with cardio wont help you lose ...
A: Yes do both. I think I made it very clear in my answer. When I say smaller fat person, I mean that ...
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| weight | 1/1/2008 |
Q: can you help me also my step mom told me that strength training with cardio wont help you lose ...
A: You do want to do a combination of strength training and cardio. This is the best way to lose fat ...
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| creatine | 12/22/2007 |
Q: I read a lot about cretine powders, so I decided to try it. I know that creatine absorbs water in ...
A: Yes it would probably shrink slightly but it also depends on how well your body reacts to it. I ...
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| how often? | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I'm begginer in bodybuilding (only 3 weeks by now), 29 years old male, and I was wondering how many ...
A: Since you are a beginner, I definitely would go with a total body workout 3 times a week. I would ...
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| low intensity lifts-reg | 12/13/2007 |
Q: How many days a week do I need to lift weights, if I work out only for 20 minutes? I'm not ...
A: I would do a total body workout 3 times a week. Do not neglect your legs. Include some squats, ...
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| Help | 12/6/2007 |
Q: Im trying to get bigger for foorball iv never played. But its somthing iv wanted to do im 15 1/2 180 ...
A: Check out this article: http://www.illpumpyouup.com/articles/weight-training-for-football.htm ...
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| What intensity should I aim for when weight training | 12/5/2007 |
Q: My workout consists mainly of free weights right now and I was wondering what level of intensity, ...
A: It's nearly impossible for me to give you an intensity rating based on a scale of 1 to 10. How can ...
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| toning | 12/2/2007 |
Q: Ive built up alot of muscle ive got pretty big pecks and alot of bicep and tricep muscle but there a ...
A: My guess is that your diet is the problem. You should be eating 5 to 6 meals a day with a lean ...
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| am i where i should be?(just upper body) | 12/1/2007 |
Q: Hey, whats up? I'm 15 and I've been working out for a little less than 3 years. At 5"6 , 120 ...
A: That's excellent in my opinion. You are very strong for your age and bodyweight. If you want to ...
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| Cortisol blockers | 11/22/2007 |
Q: Carlos Do these products work? I cannot lose the belly fat even with a low carb,low calorie,high ...
A: As far as I know, there is no real hard scientific evidence that cortisol blockers work. You need ...
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| Alcohol, pot belly & being in shape | 11/17/2007 |
Q: I'm a 6 feet tall male, weighing 96 kgs(overweight). I have stubborn pot belly which I want ...
A: You don't have to completely quit alcohol but you need to drink it in moderation. 3 to 4 drinks is ...
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| Strength & Power training | 11/2/2007 |
Q: An old friend of mine has told me that chopping wood with an axe all the time has built up and ...
A: Chopping wood is a good upper body workout but eventually you need to increase the intensity of your ...
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| Waight training and Swimming | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I'm doing 3 day weight training. I was wondering whether it's ok to swim on my rest days. My workout ...
A: This workout should be ok but just to let you know I don't believe in the one muscle group workout a ...
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| workouts-weight lifting | 10/21/2007 |
Q: im a 15 year old basketball player, and im looking to gain alot of wieght, can you list exercises ...
A: I would do a simple full body workout to begin with then I will give you some suggestions on where ...
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| strength | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I am a 14 year-old boy. I weigh only 110lb. I have been working out with my brother FOR 2 WEKS who ...
A: First of all, it takes awhile to build muscle so you need to be patient. There is alot for you to ...
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| training to decrease fat % | 10/5/2007 |
Q: "I am a 46 year old male. Last November I began a training regement with a personal trainer. I ...
A: What do you mean by slow motion? Is it like super slow where it's taking 10 seconds or more to do 1 ...
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| pushups | 9/28/2007 |
Q: can 500 pushups per day give me goog amount of strength.i want to have good power in my hands,i want ...
A: www.elitefts.com has alot of information to get you started. I would go there first. Here is a ...
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| push-ups | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I play softball and i have really no upper boddy strenght at ALL!!! I'm am training with the ...
A: Sorry it took me awhile to get back to you but your football coach is an idiot. There is no way you ...
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| How long does it take for a teen to get big ? | 9/10/2007 |
Q: i'm a 17 yr old teen who's been going 2 the gym for the last 3-4 months.My objective is to change ...
A: My guess is that you just aren't eating enough. Most guys make that mistake. It takes a good ...
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| skin | 9/10/2007 |
Q: ANSWER: If your skin is overstretched to the point it has stretch marks, it is possible that it may ...
A: It just depends on how much you eat througout the day. If you burn more calories than you eat then ...
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| skin | 9/5/2007 |
Q:
A: If your skin is overstretched to the point it has stretch marks, it is possible that it may not get ...
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| workout question | 9/3/2007 |
Q: hey, my question is, basically, how to i get stronger without gaining muscle mass? i want to keep ...
A: A muscle needs more calories to get bigger so if you don't want to get bigger, don't increase your ...
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| School question | 8/31/2007 |
Q: hopefully you can help me. Why do body builders work on a certain muscle groups on a given day and ...
A: You give your muscles a rest period so they can recover, repair, and rebuild. Your muscles actually ...
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| hydration and bulking up | 8/8/2007 |
Q: Is Gatorade as good as Cytomax for hydration during workouts. and is using muscle milk a sure fire ...
A: Gatorade is just as good and much cheaper. I always buy the powder so it's even cheaper than buying ...
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| testosterone | 8/5/2007 |
Q: I havent been tested by my Rx but at 50 I have the symptoms of decreased testosterone. Can you ...
A: I definitely wouldn't waste my money on supposed natural testosterone boosters like tribulus ...
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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: If pullups are too difficult for you, just do a pulldowns instead until you are strong enough to do ...
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| Changing My Body | 7/21/2007 |
Q: Ok Well im 13 years old and i wouldnt say i was tough or muscly at all. im trying to build a six pac ...
A: I'm not sure what promax is or what's in it, but I'm guessing it's a meal replacement powder. They ...
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| Weight Management | 7/18/2007 |
Q: Carlos, I am trying to track my workouts and my diet on a daily basis to try to lose weight and ...
A: The only one I know of is in a book named "Fat Loss Revealed" by Will Brink. Here's the website: ...
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| weight training | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I am 53 and have been weight training for 25 years. I was advised recently to train each body part ...
A: My opinion is that your body can repair each muscle group faster than 1 week. I used to do this ...
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| Supplement Question | 7/16/2007 |
Q: I am thinking about taking Hydroxycut and Muscle Milk at the same time. Will the two cancel each ...
A: If you are trying to get leaner, you just need to make sure that your total daily caloric intake is ...
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| maintain firm muscles with age | 7/15/2007 |
Q: I am 64,workout 4days pr. wk. still muscular with definition when I flex but becoming 'softer"as I ...
A: There is a great book named "Stopping the Clock" you many want to purchase. It deals with ...
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| Help me lose it...then gain it | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I 17 years old and i need help. I want to be in the best shape of my life by november 1st. I play ...
A: It's impossible in less than 4 months to do both. I would focus on trying to gain as much muscle as ...
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| 3 part question | 7/10/2007 |
Q: hope you can help me out! I have been strength training for about 6 months now and have had some ...
A: There are many routines to build your lower back. Make sure you include deadlifts, pulldowns or ...
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| Help me lose it...then gain it | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I 17 years old and i need help. I want to be in the best shape of my life by november 1st. I play ...
A: I'm sorry to tell you but that is pretty much impossible. You have to focus on fat loss or muscle ...
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| Finger strength | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I need to get my fingers stronger for basketball. And i was wondering if hand grips help with that. ...
A: Hands grips can help. I've also seen an exercise apparatus this is round and flat and has holes in ...
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| pushups | 6/27/2007 |
Q: What type of pushups is best to develop and define the chest? I am talking about using pushups only ...
A: A decline pushup would be with your hands on an elevated surface like a bench and your feet on the ...
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| aleve and supplements | 6/16/2007 |
Q: I am a weight trainer with more of a past BB focus when I was in High School. I am 36 now, and ...
A: I have never heard of aleve or any anti-inflammatory interfering with the absorption of creatine. I ...
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| Body for Life | 6/16/2007 |
Q: I just started the Body For Life weight training program after about a year and a half doing a ...
A: Ok, then I would definitely not recommend the Body for Life program or Turbulence Training even ...
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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: I really don't like the Body for Life workout. I don't think it's the most effective workout but it ...
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| Protein | 6/14/2007 |
Q: I am trying to build mass and gain strength. Can you tell me how much protein I should take in each ...
A: You need about 1.5 to 1.7 grams of protein/kg of bodyweight if you are trying to build muscle and ...
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| pushups | 6/14/2007 |
Q: What type of pushups is best to develop and define the chest? I am talking about using pushups only ...
A: The more advanced the pushup, the more stress you will put on your upper body. I would suggest a ...
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| Traning may stop and whey protien is still needed? | 6/12/2007 |
Q: Bassam, 15 years old Hey , hope u are fine! let me shift to my question .ijust started to take ...
A: If you stop taking whey protein, you will not become fat. If you stop exercising and eat the same, ...
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| Best supplement | 6/11/2007 |
Q: Ok I'm confused, I've been actively training for 8 months now. I can see a difference < and believe ...
A: You still have not told me what your workout looks like. I need more information. Actively ...
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| Best supplement | 6/11/2007 |
Q: Ok I'm confused, I've been actively training for 8 months now. I can see a difference < and believe ...
A: I need more information to give you better advice. What kind of results have you seen and how ...
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| Losing weight while maintaining strength | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I've been lifting weights now for just over 6 months and have increased my strength dramatically. In ...
A: First of all, stop wasting your time doing 30 minutes of abs. Just do a total of 2 to 3 sets of ab ...
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| proper form | 6/5/2007 |
Q: two things but both are sort of related. I have a new bench and the leg extensions on this one is a ...
A: I would recommend you skip leg extensions since they do put too much stress on the knee and squats, ...
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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: What you need to do is do supersets, which means you do two different exercises back and forth. For ...
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| I have a couple questions. | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I have a couple questions about a couple things and I hope you can help me with them. A few things ...
A: First question, I can't really give you a qualified answer since I'm not a doctor and cannot see ...
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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 knows what he's talking about so I'm sure what he says is true. I have read that ...
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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: 2,100 to 2,300 calories a day is not enough calories if you want to gain some serious muscle. ...
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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: Exercise, strength training etc... will never be an exact science so different things can work but ...
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| Supplements | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I'm almost 20, I'm about 5'11 and 160lbs. Im in Navy ROTC and ive been going to the gym regularly, ...
A: Don't waste your money on NO Explode or any other Nitric Oxide supplement. There is no hard ...
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| growth | 5/10/2007 |
Q: a 3 day split it seem to be working fairly well. But the one thing I am confused about is growth ...
A: I doubt the gain in your weight is an increase in muscle mass in that area. It's probably an ...
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| Creatine | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I am 20 years old 170 lbs, and I have been exercising for five years. I tried using creatine. I saw ...
A: I was told by experts to use creatine that says creapure or micronized. I don't know if it would ...
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| Weight gain | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I have a question. I am a 25 yr old with a very small frame. I am 5'4.5" tall and weigh just under ...
A: If you keep it short and intense then you would burn more fat than regular cardio throughout the day ...
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| Weight gain | 5/8/2007 |
Q: I have a question. I am a 25 yr old with a very small frame. I am 5'4.5" tall and weigh just under ...
A: I have no idea what your workout is like so I don't know if it's effective or not. I would suggest ...
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| Supplementation | 5/6/2007 |
Q: I do quite a bit of gym work and basically am looking to generate a more athletic physique whilst ...
A: I wouldn't waste my money on any nitric oxide supplement. A recent study came out that said it ...
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| growth | 5/1/2007 |
Q: I workout everyday at the YMCA for 7 mins. I also stretch for like a min before i begin. All i do is ...
A: Working out will not affect your growth especially the workout you are doing. I would suggest ...
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| Increasing Physical Stamina. | 4/29/2007 |
Q: I am working as a software engineer and I am 24yrs. I feel that I am not able to do physical work ...
A: My suggestion to you is that you need to exercise more and maybe your diet is not very good. I ...
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| eating | 4/28/2007 |
Q: Hey Carlos, My name is Jeff and I am 16 years old. I lift like 2 times a week. I know my problem is ...
A: I can't specifically give you a diet since I'm not a nutritionist or dietitian and could legally get ...
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| Rebound exercise | 4/23/2007 |
Q: Is it true that people can lose 150 calories by doing rebound exercise for 2 minutes? What if I ...
A: There is no way you can burn 150 calories in 2 minutes jumping on a trampoline. It is too easy. If ...
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| Kre alkalyn creatine | 4/21/2007 |
Q: What are your thoughts on kre alkalyn creatine?
A: There is no real evidence that any of these new creatines are any better than regular creatine. I ...
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| Workout Optimization | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I do quite a bit of gym work (3-4 times a week) and also participate in some sports. I am a 20 yr ...
A: I would suggest you break up your workouts into upper and lower body workouts so you would be doing ...
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| question | 4/16/2007 |
Q: im 18, 5'2 and 110-115 lbs female. i want to lose like 10 lbs but im wondering if i tone up and ...
A: Don't worry so much about the weight scale. The weight scale tells you nothing. I would go by ...
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| creatine | 4/15/2007 |
Q: I am 18 years old I am 5ft 8in tall and weight 133lbs. I workout and exercise everyday. I have ...
A: Creatine is completely safe but I'm not sure if it would help you at your young age. You can always ...
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| help looking to get big and strong | 4/13/2007 |
Q: im 16 and i play baseball and footbal and im looking for some kind of edge and im looking for ...
A: Ok let's start with the supplements. I recommend a book that gives you an unbiased review of most ...
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| left vs right | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I have a question, Well obviously or I wouldn't be emailing you right? I have changed to a three ...
A: 1/4 inch to 1/2 growth is awesome so no worries there. As far as your left being weaker than your ...
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| how many times a week | 4/10/2007 |
Q: I'm 13, have been lifting for 3 months now, i lift everyday. I'm not doing vigorous exercises. How ...
A: I would recommend you start with 3 times a week. For example Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. I ...
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| training | 4/8/2007 |
Q: i have several questions about training: 1- i want to increase the weights of my bench press, ...
A: I was told to recommend this to you: Elite FTS Exercise Index: Squat/Deadlift DVD Elite FTS ...
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| creatine | 3/29/2007 |
Q: ok well i got CREATINE I LOADED FOR FOUR DAYS BUT THEN I WENT OUT OF TOWN FOR TWO WEEKS AND I DIDN'T ...
A: You can load but it's not necessary. YOu can just take it after your workout. Your muscles can ...
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| how much? | 3/24/2007 |
Q: Carlos, I have been heavy lifting for about 3 months now, I am 13 years old 125 pounds 5 "6" how ...
A: There is really no way to know. It depends on your own genetics. I would just make sure you are ...
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| geting more muscle mass | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I have been power lifting for about 2 months now i am pretty strong for my age, 5 "6" 125 pounds. I ...
A: If you are working out 6 days a week with weights I think that is a little too much but depends on ...
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| Weight training exercises for disc hernia | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I'm 26 years old and have been diagnosed with disc hernia. I used to use the bullworker and do ...
A: I would suggest you get together with your doctor and a physical therapist to see what exercises you ...
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| Creatine | 3/17/2007 |
Q: I am thinking about taking creatine monohydrate and I have been hearing that while you're taking it ...
A: You probably would lose some mass especially the increase in water inside the muscle cells that ...
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| up my bench? | 3/12/2007 |
Q: ..i can bench 315 once...and can do 225 like 13 04 times...this is my workout basically for chest..i ...
A: Check this out http://www.t-nation.com/readTopic.do?id=459490 These guys know what they are ...
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| muscle building | 2/25/2007 |
Q: can everyone who is into muscle building develop a greek-god like physique, or does that depend on ...
A: Not everyone is capable of building the physiques that you see in the professional ranks or ...
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| creatine | 2/24/2007 |
Q: IS IT SAFE TO TAKE CREATINE TO GAIN WEIGHT FOR A 12 YEAR OLD WISHING TO GAIN TEN POUNDS FOR ...
A: Creatine is very safe for anyone unfortunately at 12 years old you may not get any benefits from it ...
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| question about weight gain. | 2/18/2007 |
Q: I am a 23 year old male who would like to put on a few lbs of muscle. I am currently 5'7" and weigh ...
A: There is no way you can gain muscle on that kind of diet and exercise routine. You need to work the ...
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| Questions | 2/17/2007 |
Q: I am a normal person trying to buff up for an event coming up in late summer. I am trying to do a ...
A: I forgot to add that you may want to do some forced repetitions every few workouts. For example you ...
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| exercise | 2/16/2007 |
Q: If I exercise with 10 lb weights and do 20 hammer curls, regular curls and 3 other bicep/forearm ...
A: This would be a very ineffective exercise. I would do a total body workout to start with 3 times a ...
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| Ok I'll go 3 day | 2/16/2007 |
Q: Ok I understand that I am doing too much at one time so could you help me figure out when I should ...
A: This website shows you a sample workout www.hsnhst.com . It's all in there. You can do the cardio ...
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| Whats up? | 2/15/2007 |
Q: Ok here we go. My weight has been going up and down between 235-240 for the past few months. I ...
A: I think your problem is that you are working out too much especially with the weight training. ...
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| diindolylmethane-DIM | 2/13/2007 |
Q: Carlos I am stuck in a rut,and not losing fat on my belly and chest.Also not making gains in ...
A: It does seem like your estrogen levels are high but I'm no doctor and neither is your friend. Let ...
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| aerobics | 2/11/2007 |
Q: what's the difference between endurance and strength of a leg muscle and how do you get one without ...
A: Your body works using different energy systems. It works on a few but I'll keep it simple to mainly ...
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| aerobics | 2/8/2007 |
Q: what muscles does aerobics like running exercise?
A: Running works mainly the muscles of your thighs like the quadriceps, hamstrings, calves. It is ...
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| strengh training | 2/6/2007 |
Q: hey im cory, Im 16 and i play hockey. I was wondering what I should do to build muscle for that ...
A: I would do a total body workout twice a week during the season and 3 times a week offseason. In ...
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| protein shake | 2/5/2007 |
Q: Im sorry if you took the comment to be negative but the web page asks for a rating so I gave my ...
A: Apology accepted. I may have overreacted. Like I said before I would just stay away from protein ...
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| my goal | 2/1/2007 |
Q: I am 270lbs and 27% bodyfat I want to be 7%bodyfat and 210lbs and maintain that look. 1.what do I ...
A: You need to lower your caloric intake and eat 5 to 6 meals a day. I would recommend you do a total ...
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| protein shake | 1/31/2007 |
Q: I regularly exercise daily except for a few days off here or there, whenever tired. But i tried ...
A: I missed that part of your question. There was no need to leave a negative comment. All you had to ...
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| No gym | 1/21/2007 |
Q: i was wondering if you could help. I am a 15 year old boy, of smallish to medium build. I live in ...
A: You can definitely get a great workout at home using just free weights & dumbbells. I would also ...
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| Where do I start? | 1/19/2007 |
Q: I am going to be starting a gym workout schedule so I can drop some weight by the spring. I am ...
A: I would recommend you do a total body workout 3 times a week with a day of rest in between. I would ...
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| Supplements | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I am 48 and workout regularly. I also get sore from doing it! I am a believer in supplements,but I ...
A: When you say sore, I'm not sure if you mean muscle soreness or joint soreness or both so I'll answer ...
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| Bodybuilding | 1/14/2007 |
Q: Carlos, I was wondering if you knew of a good website where I could find an advanced workout ...
A: I would recommend the Hypertrophy Specific Training. You can get free information on it at ...
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| question on fitness | 1/10/2007 |
Q: I have been lifting for about 6 years and have done quite well. I was reading mens health and they ...
A: I would check out this website. I've gotten great results with this program www.hsnhst.com . I ...
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| Supplements | 1/2/2007 |
Q: Carlos: Hello! I am hoping you can help me with a supplement question. I have been strength ...
A: I wouldn't think that it would be a problem. Just remember that your diet and exercise program are ...
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| Strenthening arm muscles | 12/16/2006 |
Q: Hey, I would like to strenghen my upper and lower arm muscle....how do I do this and how long would ...
A: Focus on upper body exercises like bench press, shoulder presses, pull ups, pulldowns, dips, etc.. ...
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| height | 12/6/2006 |
Q: if i do push-ups, dips, and sit-ups a lot, will it affect my height like stop me from growing ...
A: There is no scientific evidence to show that resistance training will affect your growth. I would ...
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| Exercising schdrule | 11/29/2006 |
Q: i want to make a sufficient schedule so that i can know mondays thru saturdays what to work on and ...
A: I recommend you go to this website www.hsnhst.com . It has a great workout program which has given ...
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| Workout Info | 11/23/2006 |
Q: I’m going on 23, stand 6’ and weigh 175lbs. I don’t exercise and eat generally 1 meal a day and ...
A: It would take me forever to answer all those questions so I suggest you purchase this book. It's ...
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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! My BMI ...
A: I'm not sure if what your diet is like so I'm going to assume you are not eating the correct foods ...
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| Building Mass | 11/4/2006 |
Q: I am 18 right now, about 5'8 and weigh 133lbs. I am not really super skinny or anthing, but I am by ...
A: There is a book called Muscle Building Nutrition. It is on page 4 of www.MyFitnessLibrary.com . ...
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| nutrition and recovery | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I am familiar with a good deal of techniques for shedding fat and building muscle. I have always ...
A: I would focus on one thing at a time. It is very difficult to gain muscle without gaining some fat. ...
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| Past Fifty | 10/11/2006 |
Q: Well, thanks for not going overboard on the "how horrible" stuff, as it usually written by people ...
A: 300 pounds for 3 reps without working out in awhile it pretty darn good. I think you might be too ...
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| HST Training | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I've heard of a new training system (I'm not sure how new it is) called HST (Hypertrophy Specific ...
A: It's funny you ask me about this because I just started doing this program about 2 or 3 months ago. ...
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| strenth training | 9/20/2006 |
Q: I am 15 years old. I weigh 112 lbs and am 5'6". I attend karatedo 3-4 times a week. The sessions ...
A: Check out www.hsnhst.com . This is a very good program. I would also recommend "Muscle Building ...
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| running on treadmill | 9/13/2006 |
Q: Ok I have been using a treadmill for about 3 weeks now along with my strength training and exercice ...
A: You need to wear shoes when you run and make sure you are wearing the proper running shoes. If it ...
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| I want to look like a bodybuilder | 9/6/2006 |
Q: With regards to split systems, since there are so many different splits out there, do you know which ...
A: It's really hard to say what works best. I think you have to figure that out on your own through ...
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| Recovery | 8/24/2006 |
Q: It is really helpful advice. There is one confusing thing in the industry though, that no one ...
A: Trust me, I know what you mean! I have been a trainer for 6 years and been studying bodybuilding ...
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| Gaining Muscle | 8/18/2006 |
Q: I have a question pertaining to gaining muscle. I am a 31 year old male and only weigh about 160 ...
A: Sounds to me like you are doing everything correctly. Nobody knows for sure what works best for ...
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| Building and toning muscle without losing weight | 8/15/2006 |
Q: I am 21 years old, 4'10" tall and roughly 95 lbs. I am wondering if you can tell me how I can reach ...
A: As a beginner, I would start with a total body workout 2 to 3 times a week. Doing 2 to 3 sets for ...
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| Lose Weight | 8/7/2006 |
Q: I am 26 years 5;8 165lbs old and I have gained 15 pound this year. In the past I would be able to ...
A: you need to do some strength training 2 to 3 times a week. I would suggest a total body workout. ...
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| Creatine,glutamine... | 7/30/2006 |
Q: I,m 19 year old male from Ser&M'gro(now just m'gro :( and i weight traning 3 times a week.I used 2 ...
A: I would only do a loading phase of creating for 1 week, that's it. It's not necessary to do more ...
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| Creatine | 7/29/2006 |
Q: My name is Luis, and i am soon turning 16 years old. I've started wrestling (wwe style) since a few ...
A: I'm not sure if creatine would even do you any good at your age since your body is producing alot on ...
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| Getting Bigger | 7/11/2006 |
Q: I am a 19 year old guy that weighs 200 pounds and an am 6'1, and i wear a size 44 suit.It seems that ...
A: It all depends on how much you care about your own health. If you let yourself go, you will ...
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| Bodybuilding | 7/8/2006 |
Q: I would like to know if 13 is a proper age to start bodybuilding? If it is what are good weight ...
A: I started to lift weights when I was 13 but it depends on the person. You can start even younger as ...
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| Workout question | 5/22/2006 |
Q: Two years ago I lifted while taking a protein supplement and managed to look very good for what my ...
A: Don't do long distance running. Instead run sprints and rest between sprints. For example, run 10 ...
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| Hei Mr Torres,
I am a 19... | 5/17/2006 |
Q: Hei Mr Torres, I am a 19 years old boy and have been trying to gain som muscles for about a year or ...
A: First of all, I would quit the drinking or at least do it in moderation. Gaining fat from drinking ...
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| Does working out between two... | 5/14/2006 |
Q: Does working out between two and three hours in a session bring out too much cortisone in the ...
A: I believe it does. Also testorone starts to increase at the beginning of your workout, reaches a ...
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| im 17 and i have been weightlifting... | 5/10/2006 |
Q: im 17 and i have been weightlifting for years. i have gained alot of muscle mass but i also got a ...
A: If you are satisfied with the amount of muscle you have, I would continue working hard with my ...
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| im a 15yr old boy about 115lbs... | 4/17/2006 |
Q: im a 15yr old boy about 115lbs and 5'2 1/4".i heard that the preacher curl is a very good bicep ...
A: The preacher curls are not the best bicep builder. The preacher curl puts most tension at the ...
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