| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Exercise issues after menopause | 9/17/2008 |
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 |
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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| weight training | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I know you exhale on exertion, while lifting weights. Do you know the science behind this?
A: I don't know if there is an exact science behind the reasoning with the exception of this. When you ...
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| protein ? | 8/22/2008 |
Q: Ok i weigh 230 lbs and i am trying to build muscle, now i have heard that to build muscle you have ...
A: It might have something to do with the protein, but it is probably more related to the amount of ...
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| Advice | 8/20/2008 |
Q: Kessler, I just want to ask you about cycle training. I heard and read that you could get faster ...
A: The beauty of doing strength training is that if you have sound theories and can practically ...
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| Strengh Training | 8/19/2008 |
Q: Im 20 years old and have been training with weights pretty consistanly for about 4 years my old ...
A: Do both at the same time, but you don't have to focus so much on the strength and power initially ...
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| Workout training | 8/5/2008 |
Q: I am 36, weigh 220 lbs (when started exercising 2 months ago) and I have 2 children. 3 weeks ago, I ...
A: Nora, this is a pure speculation on my part, but it could be possible that you have developed a ...
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| Weak average or strong | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I am a 20 year old male 5'10 and 153 pounds and in good shape and I eat healthy, however I barely ...
A: They probably do more than you because they have lifted weights a lot longer than you have. I bet ...
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| exercises for quickness and sprinting | 7/8/2008 |
Q: I'm competiting in my first senior state games in sept. I need to get faster.I'm 55........but in ...
A: Kim, the first thing I would do is get on a total body strength program. You want to develop all ...
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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: The only way you are going to do an efficient workout in 30 minutes is to do super sets. With the ...
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| exercise | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I work in a hospital and am on my feet for long hours. By the time I go to bed, I ache all over, ...
A: Robin, the first thing I would do is make sure that you are wearing comfortable shoes that are built ...
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| How can I bench more | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I am trying out for the football team at my high school. I can not even bench 100 pounds. How can i ...
A: Although, benching isn't as important as people think in football, the best way to develop your ...
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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: There aren't any none side effects supported by research if you take them the way you are instructed ...
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| abs | 5/29/2008 |
Q: im 19 6 foot 152 pounds. i been working out steady for the last 3 months and i was wondering whats ...
A: Brad, this is the type of question you could ask 100 different trainers and get 100 different ...
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| Speed Training | 5/28/2008 |
Q: I am also playing football and I really want to increase my speed. I want to increase my 40 time ...
A: The stretch will help you get faster because it will improve your elasticity and make sure your body ...
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| poor posture and muscle tightness | 5/28/2008 |
Q: Ever since I was a child ive had a very poor posture: rounded upper spine and forward shoulders. ...
A: Mark, improving your core strength will definitely help. Something like planks would be awesome. ...
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| Loose weight off thighs | 5/15/2008 |
Q: i am 17 years old and I am training to be a ballet dancer at a vocational school and we are ...
A: Jess, just some general tips. First, I would try to eat whole foods as much as possible. Fresh ...
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| Squating properly | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I am extremely fast and I play football but, I can't get that to translate to weightlifting. I am ...
A: Squating will help your speed immensely. The position your leg is in when it squats is the same ...
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| supplement | 5/7/2008 |
Q: Also is there any supplement that will help me keep my weight low and how to build core strength. ...
A: Matt, there are supplements out there that can aid in the things you desire, but really the staple ...
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| supplements | 3/12/2008 |
Q: ..i wrestle and do not want to gain alot of weight but i was wondering if there is a supplement that ...
A: Your weight gain is depenedent a lot on your diet. A lot of times if you eat a lot of healthy ...
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| Pull Ups and Chin Ups | 3/12/2008 |
Q: my name is Lawrence, I'm a 17 year old junior and I've been doing home workouts with a pull up/chin ...
A: Blisters are part of the equation, but usually you get used to it as your hands get tougher. Either ...
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| Lean muscle. | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I'm 18 years old and I have been lifting for couple months. I have gotten bigger but I want to lose ...
A: I wouldn't take either of them. There isn't enough research that provides evidence that these ...
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| Whey protein supplement | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I'm just back from the gym and noticed (with some concern) that the whey protein supplement I've ...
A: I would have my assistant read the label for me because he's from England, but he isn't here right ...
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| Whey protein supplement | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I'm just back from the gym and noticed (with some concern) that the whey protein supplement I've ...
A: You must be mis-reading it. There is no way that a protein supplement has 94,000 calories in it per ...
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| Set frequency | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I have been lifting for about 2 years and given up on the idea of mass. I have noticed that those ...
A: At 47 it is tougher to gain weight but not impossible. Just make sure with all the products you are ...
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| Set frequency | 2/14/2008 |
Q: I have been lifting for about 2 years and given up on the idea of mass. I have noticed that those ...
A: The idea of doing 30 reps every once in awhile to change your pace up is fine, but doing it on a ...
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| weight gain during weight training | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I reached a plateau in weightloss and decided to start weight training to gain muscle so I could be ...
A: There could be several areas to look at. One, not knowing how you were losing weight and how much ...
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| keeping mass,strength | 2/7/2008 |
Q: doing a five day a week lifting prog.with sat & sunday off,Legs one day Bench the next etc. Going on ...
A: I think you will be alright if it is just for 10 days. It won't be like lifting weights, but doing ...
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| Strength training and weight gain | 2/1/2008 |
Q: Am 38, and love to lift weights. I eat pretty clean and lift weights about 4 days a week followed ...
A: The lifting isn't the problem. I know very few people men or women that can put on serious weight ...
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| olympic squat | 1/12/2008 |
Q: i have a question as to why sprinters concentrate so heavily on olmypic squats as do olympic lifters ...
A: The squat has widely been known as the king of the leg exercises. Sprinters probably choose this ...
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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: KJ, the good thing about lifting weights is that there are no absolute correct methods. There are ...
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| Fitness question | 12/13/2007 |
Q: how are you going? Thanks you for taking the time to answer my question, I do appreciate it. I am 37 ...
A: Christina, I will try and answer your question as best I can. Now there are some facts I don't know ...
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| Bench Press | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I am 5,7 and 135 pounds I am 16 years old and intend to have a bench press competition against my ...
A: If you can bench 190 around 7 times, your max has to be more than 200. But I guess you will find ...
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| bulking up - have provided pics to get a better idea of my situation | 12/8/2007 |
Q: Look at these pics. http://www.Photo-Host.org/view/4464721.jpg ...
A: Alright, once again I apologize for the delayed response. I would tweak your training a little bit. ...
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| post cardio nutrtiion | 12/7/2007 |
Q: Im 17 and mon wed and fri I wake up at about 5 and I do some type of sprints. I know all about post ...
A: I've tried a lot of different supplements and I've had nothing as effective as Advocare before. ...
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| post cardio nutrtiion | 12/6/2007 |
Q: Im 17 and mon wed and fri I wake up at about 5 and I do some type of sprints. I know all about post ...
A: You are certainly more dedicated than I am. I don't know if I could make it out of bed at 5 to run ...
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| need help | 12/5/2007 |
Q: Im trying to get bigger for foorball iv never played. But its somthing iv wanted to do im 15 1/2 180 ...
A: Zack, I could really be typing for hours telling you what you need to do, but I will give you some ...
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| Workout and sex | 12/4/2007 |
Q: This is a different question but i need to know, does having sex affect your workout performance,or ...
A: Back in the day, the athlete was told not to have sex prior to workouts or competitions because it ...
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| poor bench press | 12/2/2007 |
Q: Hey Adam, I am a 16 year old boy, about 5'11 and 126 pounds. Im pretty skinny for my age as you can ...
A: Jamie, At 5'11 and 126 pounds, right now you don't have much muscle to be able to muster up a good ...
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| Answers please | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I want to ask you about the IDEA on how to improve the speed, agility, and quickness ? I mean ideas ...
A: The idea on improving speed, agility, and quickness is first to start with your technique. We have ...
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| at home | 11/30/2007 |
Q: what is the best way i can work out at home to lose 60 pounds by July?????? im 20 206 5'5 and female
A: Tasha, I think you can lose close to 60 pounds by July. An individual safely should lose 1 to 2 ...
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| Cardio & Strength | 11/23/2007 |
Q: here is my question, I 'am doing Denise Austin dvd workout 3 days a week, which is 20 min. cardio ...
A: I'm really not familiar with the desgin of those tapes, but from what my clients have told me about ...
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| six pack | 11/22/2007 |
Q: How can I develop a sixpack abs Thanks Larry
A: To develop six-pack abs, for one you have to have a little genetics on your side. Even if that ...
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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: RJ, I will try to help you out as best I can, but I can't give out detailed workouts because I ...
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| Training for Basketball | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I am 35 y/o male looking to improve my strength in areas that will help me to play basketball ...
A: Kevin, the first thing I would ask yourself is how do you feel. Do you physically feel great or do ...
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| Gaining quality mass | 10/13/2007 |
Q: Hey Adam, I am 19 and in the military currently deployed to the middle east. I have 2 years left in ...
A: I can't give you specifics, but it is as simple as eating every three hours. I just had them eat ...
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| what is too much | 10/12/2007 |
Q: my question is how much is too much. Is doing sprinting or cardo on the same day as a row machine ...
A: It all depends on how much you are doing. Normally, that shouldn't be a problem for most people ...
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| Gaining quality mass | 10/12/2007 |
Q: Hey Adam, I am 19 and in the military currently deployed to the middle east. I have 2 years left in ...
A: In a word, "yes." The lifts you are doing are good. To gain the 15 pounds that you need you need ...
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| game day | 10/8/2007 |
Q: My name is Rolly Schmidt and I am a PE ( Strength and Conditioning teacher - grade 11/12 ) at ...
A: Kids will do anything to get out of doing work. When I was younger I used to have full blown ...
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| work-out time | 10/7/2007 |
Q: i have asked you questions before and you gave me great answers so hope you wouldnt mind again. my ...
A: I think if you are doing low reps and singles it is okay to go longer than the hour. To help out ...
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| sprinting | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I was wondering how much, faster sprinters get from becoming strong in the squat, is it not hard to ...
A: I don't know any numbers off the top of my head about weight training effecting times. But, I do ...
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| max | 9/13/2007 |
Q: something i can never find a conclusive answer to is when does increasing max strength have little ...
A: I think your perception is probably a reality in a way. You might have made a quick ascension to ...
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| max | 9/11/2007 |
Q: something i can never find a conclusive answer to is when does increasing max strength have little ...
A: There will be a time when you won't be able to make any strength gains or power gains. It is just ...
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| abs | 9/5/2007 |
Q: also can i lose 60 pounds without loose skin
A: The e-book that you can download on my profile might be helpful in your situation. Yes, you can ...
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| skin | 9/5/2007 |
Q:
A: Tasha, the best way to lose weight is the slow and steady way. If you give your skin time adjust to ...
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| muscle gain | 8/31/2007 |
Q: i am a basketball player who wants to gain strength plus will drinks like creatine and maximusle ...
A: On the first page at the bottom left is the vgf+25 and that is a multivitamin. That would help as ...
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| muscle gain | 8/30/2007 |
Q: i am a basketball player who wants to gain strength plus will drinks like creatine and maximusle ...
A: At each meal you should be eating one food from a protein group (lean meat, chicken, turkey, fish), ...
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| Eating properly for strength training | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I heard from many fitness experts that eating properly is a key factor in muscle building, I want ...
A: Ken, those are some good questions. I don't think there are absolute correct answers for all of ...
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| muscle gain | 8/28/2007 |
Q: i am a basketball player who wants to gain strength plus will drinks like creatine and maximusle ...
A: If you were a client of mine, my first question to you would be what do you eat and how much do you ...
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| reps to do | 8/22/2007 |
Q: I'm male, 45, 5 feet 11 inches, and 150 pounds. I'm always feeling tired, especially in my arms and ...
A: This is a difficult question to answer because people are so different. If I understand what you ...
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| repetitions | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I want to add muscle and gain strength and power from weightlifting. However i have had conflicting ...
A: Matt, unfortunately they are all correct to some degree. When you weightlift, you can take several ...
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| working muscle groups | 7/19/2007 |
Q: Mr Kessler- I am 25 years old and just had my 2nd child 7 weeks ago. I weigh 173 pounds now and am ...
A: Congrats on the second child. The good thing for you is that you are young and it is easier to get ...
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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: Joey, I'm glad to see that you want to take it to the next level. I hope I can help you out. 1. ...
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| weightlifting | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I am 14 I am skinny an i bought a weightlifting set bench press bar dumbells the whole works I want ...
A: Boy, you sure do have a lot of questions. A little humor there. I would find a weight that you can ...
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| weightlifting | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I am 14 I am skinny an i bought a weightlifting set bench press bar dumbells the whole works I want ...
A: What I mean is the basic exercises for each muscle group. For example, legs you could do lunges, ...
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| weightlifting | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I am 14 I am skinny an i bought a weightlifting set bench press bar dumbells the whole works I want ...
A: I don't know exactly what brand that you purchased, but I have never heard of anyone having health ...
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| weightlifting | 6/27/2007 |
Q: I am 14 I am skinny an i bought a weightlifting set bench press bar dumbells the whole works I want ...
A: William, I can't give you a specific routine because I don't know anything about you. I will give ...
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| Backpain... | 6/20/2007 |
Q: and thanks for the website, many people such as myself truly appreciate your services. I am ...
A: Let me preface by saying that I'm not a doctor and don't know the absolute particulars of your ...
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| length of work out? | 6/19/2007 |
Q: Adam, In the past, I have read that a work out should not exceed 90 minutes, but thought that I ...
A: I would definitely consider the rest time and what you are doing inbetween. If it is purely rest ...
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| length of work out? | 6/19/2007 |
Q: Adam, In the past, I have read that a work out should not exceed 90 minutes, but thought that I ...
A: It really depends on what you are doing for those 75 to 90 minutes. Is it all strength training or ...
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| 1 rep max % | 6/12/2007 |
Q: 1 rep max calculations usually state that 10 reps can be performed with about 75% of 1 rep max. my ...
A: That is a good question. Remember, that power is force times velocity and strength is part of ...
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| 1 rep max % | 6/11/2007 |
Q: 1 rep max calculations usually state that 10 reps can be performed with about 75% of 1 rep max. my ...
A: I use the percentage calculations as essentially a guide. I adjust when need be. I've seen people ...
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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: Michael, I like to have the pads a little below the shin right in the groove your foot and shin make ...
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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: Matt, don't worry so much about your weight. Everybody always seems to focus on it and the number ...
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| how to use a benchpress to build my arms up? | 5/31/2007 |
Q: ANSWER: Tyler, yes there are certain exercises better than others, but that all depends on what your ...
A: You really can't develop your biceps effectively with the bench press. Your triceps play a ...
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| Wrestling worries | 5/30/2007 |
Q: Kessler, I'm on the wrestling team and I've got a serious problem. I'm 210 pounds and in the 215 ...
A: Kyle, when I hear athletes talk about heavy lifting and now they have joint aches, the first thing I ...
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| how to use a benchpress to build my arms up? | 5/30/2007 |
Q: Hi i was wondering what is the proper way to benchpress?and is there certine exercise that work ...
A: Tyler, yes there are certain exercises better than others, but that all depends on what your ...
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| hi | 5/22/2007 |
Q: hey mate, my workout (which i do everyday except weekends when i work, im only 14 yrs old see) is ...
A: The hand stand pushups might help you with regular pushups but they kinda put more emphasis on your ...
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| growth | 5/17/2007 |
Q: Hey Adam, First of all thanks for the recommendation of a 3 day split it seem to be working fairly ...
A: I know this answer won't be popular, but if this is the first time you have had growth, then I would ...
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| chest | 5/17/2007 |
Q: i am 16, and weigh 168 lbs. i am very cut and defined. but my chest ia starting to get to big. is ...
A: The first thing you have to look at is your workout program, which I don't have. What are you doing ...
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| Muscle gain | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I really think that my inability to really gain any muscle from my 3x week full-body training ...
A: You are absolutely right. The key to gaining weight is eating enough food, then how hard you are ...
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| hi | 5/15/2007 |
Q: hey mate, my workout (which i do everyday except weekends when i work, im only 14 yrs old see) is ...
A: I do think it is possible, especially you being 14, you have some years to grow, mature, and really ...
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| growth | 5/10/2007 |
Q: Hey Adam, First of all thanks for the recommendation of a 3 day split it seem to be working fairly ...
A: Michael, I apologize if I'm misinterpretting what you are saying, but if you are doing abs every day ...
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| bulking up | 4/27/2007 |
Q: my name is Brett and i am 17 years old. im about 5'10 and weigh 150 pounds. Ive started weight ...
A: Eat, eat, eat. That will be the determining factor for you to gain the weight that you want. I was ...
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| Strenght and Conditioning Coach? | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I apologize in advance if you are not the correct person to ask this question to, I looked around ...
A: Kinesiology would be another area you could major in and is very similar if not the same thing as ...
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| Strenght and Conditioning Coach? | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I apologize in advance if you are not the correct person to ask this question to, I looked around ...
A: Amy, this is a job that is always in need of professionals, but understand that at the professional ...
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| muscle gain | 3/25/2007 |
Q: hey, first of all, I would like to apologize if this is long, I'm just trying to give you a good ...
A: Well, in the big scheme of things be thankful that you do have a fast metabolism. My guess is that ...
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| building muscle and defining abs | 3/21/2007 |
Q: To start I would like to tell you my schedual and then see if you can give me any tips to help ...
A: I don't think it is your lifting so much as it is your diet. If at all possible I would try to eat ...
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| Bench presses | 3/20/2007 |
Q: Are bench presses over rated? Does it really build functional strength for any type of sport? Take ...
A: That would be a very impressive weight for the military press. I would do a mixture of both the bar ...
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| Simple Weightlifting Program | 3/19/2007 |
Q: Adam, I am looking to start some weight training again. It has been a while. I am a 35 year old ...
A: If you want to keep it simple than what you are doing should be fine. I might alternate your days ...
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| Bench presses | 3/19/2007 |
Q: Are bench presses over rated? Does it really build functional strength for any type of sport? Take ...
A: I feel that the bench press is overrated, but everybody is in love with the exercise because of the ...
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| at home | 3/18/2007 |
Q: hi i was wondering i really want to lose weight for when i go to vegas on the 22th of june and it ...
A: Alright, I answered your home question earlier so let me address the weight loss question. What's ...
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| what should i do | 3/12/2007 |
Q: right now i am currently about 165 lbs but im 5"11 my thing is i was fat before and i excercised and ...
A: In order to lose the gut, you have to watch what you are eating and exercise. Yes, eating every ...
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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: Michael, you seem to have a solid program. Here are a couple suggetions that I have used with ...
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| Questions | 3/9/2007 |
Q: I am trying to do pull ups but I cannot. I think I can do about half a pull up and can barely do a ...
A: I would try one of two things. The first would be to utilize the lat pulldown machine. I would use ...
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| Son wants to workout too | 3/6/2007 |
Q: Hey Adam That program seems to be working well. I have a new question I have a 11 year old son who ...
A: Keep plugging away at that pull-up. If it were easy, everybody could do it. I don't know how much ...
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| Limited workout weights and weight gain. | 3/3/2007 |
Q: I am trying to gain 15 lbs but having a few problems. First, I have limited weights(two 10lbs ...
A: Tony, One of the easiest solutions would be to make some peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. It is ...
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| Soccer specific training | 3/2/2007 |
Q: I am looking to start a soccer training program. I love to lift weights and work out, but I'm not ...
A: Nick, I can give you a general routine, but I'm not taking into account your experience or any ...
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| speed and power | 2/25/2007 |
Q: i have been strength training for the past year due to football. i have had sum results in strength ...
A: Dan, I like the simple concept of your strength training routine. You are developing the strength ...
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| building balance | 2/25/2007 |
Q: I have a lot trouble with balance is there any special exercise that will help me ? Or do you have ...
A: There are several simple drills that I do with clients to improve upon balance. The first would be ...
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| Ok I'll give it a try | 2/23/2007 |
Q: I did what you said and picked half 5 exercises and pull ups I also did a warm up for 20 minutes ...
A: More does not necessarily make better. It is more about quality rather than quantity. I can't ...
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| Help me please | 2/22/2007 |
Q: Okay i'm 18 and I havent worked out a day in my life and now i'm hitting the age were stuff starts ...
A: Cory, first off you don't need to go on a diet so to speak, you need to understand how to eat ...
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| Ok I'll give it a try | 2/22/2007 |
Q: ok Adam i went to that website and read about the 3day heres what i ended up with tell me what you ...
A: Mike, it looks pretty good. I would switch the Arnold Press and put it under shoulders because that ...
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| Bench | 2/20/2007 |
Q: I am 20 years old and play college football...I am 5'11 225 pounds. I have been stuck with the same ...
A: Ricky, there are several ways to go about doing it. First, I would see is it 10 pounds that you are ...
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| the training program you reccomended | 2/17/2007 |
Q: hey i looked at that program and it seems to be what i am already doing but instead of 3 reps its ...
A: I don't think the word you are looking for is 3 "reps". Essentially, you were doing all your ...
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| exercise | 2/16/2007 |
Q: Besides for warming up,what does stretching do? Is sit ups considered a stretch? Does stretching ...
A: I really don't do stretching for warm ups anymore. New research has shown that it can actually ...
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| core | 2/15/2007 |
Q: i used to train a bit, but i ended up pushing too high weights too quickly and i hurt my neck and ...
A: You aren't going to want to hear this, but slow and steady is the course. You can't rush these ...
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| Squat and deadlift dangerous lifts? | 2/2/2007 |
Q: The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question----- Hi Adam- I am 39 years old and I have been ...
A: If you are doing sets of 10, then rest 60 seconds inbetween each set. If you were doing 8 reps, I ...
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| Squat and deadlift dangerous lifts? | 2/2/2007 |
Q: I am 39 years old and I have been a amatuer powerlifter for 10 years. But, Im starting to beleive ...
A: It definitely is possible to bulk up using machine exercises. A lot of it is how much food you are ...
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| Creatine and Protein | 2/1/2007 |
Q: I had a question and would appreciate it if you could give me your advice : I exersize regularly at ...
A: Yes creatine and protein powders can be taken together. There is no evidence that this will provide ...
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| Squat and deadlift dangerous lifts? | 2/1/2007 |
Q: I am 39 years old and I have been a amatuer powerlifter for 10 years. But, Im starting to beleive ...
A: Todd, I am 35 years old and can relate with your problem. Here is my thinking with the squat. I ...
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| weird arms | 2/1/2007 |
Q: im 16 years old, 5'11" and 171 pounds, im very athletic, and in great shape. i have 14% body fat (im ...
A: No definitely do not lift just one side. I think it will balance out as you get older and mature, ...
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| Need Advice | 1/31/2007 |
Q: Im looking to get into a program called BUDs. You see im desperately trying to get into the navy ...
A: I agree about Muscle Milk. I had a store clerk trying to get my to purchase it, but one it was a ...
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| bent over curl | 1/26/2007 |
Q: ok, I am sitting on my bench facing the leg extension. Feet on floor. I use the top of my leg ...
A: Michael that is a very creative way to do the row. I don't think it is a waste of time. The one ...
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| Cardio machines | 1/25/2007 |
Q: Adam, which is better the treadmill or the precor elliptical machine?
A: Either one is a great piece of cardio and can definitely get the job done to satisfy your cardio ...
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| bent over curl | 1/24/2007 |
Q: hey adam in my workout i do a bent over curl with a rather heavy weight its about twice what i can ...
A: No I don't think you are wasting your time. The exercise is hitting your biceps in a different way ...
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| how often do you need to train? | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I've done a plyometrics-based circuit training routine for a couple of years, but was thinking to ...
A: Marc, I'm not saying you won't see any gains doing it this way, but it will make it more difficult ...
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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: Conor, you could do stuff like pushups, pullups, and situps, but you will only get so far with that. ...
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| plyometrics | 1/19/2007 |
Q: Adam Could you describe some plyos I could do at home? I want more skating and running speed. How ...
A: Barry, I apologize for not getting answering to you sooner, but the site wouldn't let me login. But ...
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| losing weight | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I am 5'10 and weigh 243 & want to weigh 170lb can I get do butterfly curls&do weights to lose my man ...
A: Jeremy, if only it could be that simple. What you want to do is just a piece of the puzzle. Weight ...
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| Losing Strength | 1/17/2007 |
Q: It seems as if I have begun to lose strength. I generally do about 20 minutes of resistance ...
A: If the Bowflex is all you do for resistance training then I think you need to incorporate some ...
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| squats | 1/15/2007 |
Q: Hey adam two questions One I hate squats not from the squat but from the pain i get on the back of ...
A: For the squat question, I would see if your placement is where it should be. It shouldn't be on top ...
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| carry weights? | 1/12/2007 |
Q: Adam I run daily on my treadmill which has really helped my hockey. The treadmill came with a ...
A: I guess it really depends on what your objective will be. If they are to help your shooting and ...
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| question on lifting? | 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: There are a lot of variables that can go into a three or a five day workout split, so I can't answer ...
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| weight training without bodybuilding | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I'm a 20 year old male and was wondering if/how it would be possible to use a weight-lifting routine ...
A: Marc, I get this question a lot from people just like you. Understand that bodybuilders do a lot ...
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| getting stronger | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I am 19 years old and small for my age. I really want to get my biceps and triceps alot bigger than ...
A: The rowing machine is going to be your cardiovascular workout. You can do that every day if you ...
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| Maintaining muscle | 1/3/2007 |
Q: Adam, I am what is classed as an ectomorph, and am looking to build muscle. Firstly, i would ask if ...
A: James, here are some guidelines to help you with your nutrition: Take your weight and convert it to ...
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| gaining muscle | 12/19/2006 |
Q: I had a trainer who had me eat lots of protein and i was trying to lose weight but gained about 10 ...
A: Amie, I don't want to speculate too much about why you gained 10 pounds because I don't have all the ...
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| Anaerobic vs Aerobic | 12/15/2006 |
Q: So building endurance also builds muscle size, because higher reps increase size, right? Also, as ...
A: Don't confuse what I'm saying about endurance and size. Yes higher reps will help muscle endurance, ...
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| Anaerobic vs Aerobic | 12/13/2006 |
Q: Fast twitch are the muscles involved immediately for a short span of time, and slow twitch are the ...
A: In a nutshell, that is correct. A person with a high percentage of fast twitch fibers developed, ...
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| hi | 12/13/2006 |
Q: I'm 22 year old black male as far as i know i'm in good heath. i weight 210 and my height is 5'7 ...
A: You might just be too hard on yourself. If people are noticing then that is a good thing. My best ...
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| Anaerobic vs Aerobic | 12/13/2006 |
Q: So, saying that i try the every other day idea, how could i measure results quantitatively? Also, i ...
A: I think the simple way to measure if you are gaining mass is to measure yourself every so often. As ...
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| how are they diffrent? | 12/12/2006 |
Q: Hey adam, Quick question My friend works out as well and he does is training by bodypart ie chest ...
A: The theory for doing it his way is that you can blast the particular muscle group and just use that ...
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| hi | 12/12/2006 |
Q: I'm 22 year old black male as far as i know i'm in good heath. i weight 210 and my height is 5'7 ...
A: Mus, that is a good start. You have to make do with what you have access to. If you have access to ...
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| Anaerobic vs Aerobic | 12/12/2006 |
Q: so higher reps and slightly lower weights increase size/mass, but less reps and heavier weights ...
A: Alex, those are all great questions that luckily have quick answers so here we go. You could ...
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| Anaerobic vs Aerobic | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I was simply wondering about the effects of anaerobic vs. aerobic methods of weight lifting. From ...
A: Alex, there seems to be a lot of questions in there so let me see if I can answer them for you. You ...
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| wrestling | 12/10/2006 |
Q: i am a wrestler in high school at 145 . I want to know how i can become stronger I weight lift ...
A: Greg, I'm assuming that since you are a wrestler, you are smack dab in the middle of your season. ...
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| help I've fallen and I cant get up | 12/9/2006 |
Q: ---thanks for the great answer. Ok so you say i should stick to 30 minutes of cardio a day i can do ...
A: You can certainly lift on the days you do cardio. My recommendation would be to do the cardio after ...
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| Squats | 12/2/2006 |
Q: Adam I have been doing basic squats off a rack in my home gym for some time now.I feel I have ...
A: Barry, there are several things you can do. You could vary the reps and rest time that you are ...
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| Certification | 11/16/2006 |
Q: If I should decide to go with NSCA, do you recommend going for the CSCS or the CPT? It seems like ...
A: I am not as familiar with the CPT as I am with the other. I knew that I wanted to work with ...
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| Certification | 11/15/2006 |
Q: I'm exploring the possibility of becoming certified. In the research I've done, the top 3 certs ...
A: The NSCA and ACSM are probably the best out of the three. I have a CSCS through the NSCA and the ...
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| Too much protein? | 11/14/2006 |
Q: my name is Jeremy and i'm starting to get into the bodybuilding sport. I have a lot of trouble ...
A: The doctor is just being concerned about getting too much so your kidneys don't malfunction. Yes ...
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| Reps v/s weight limit | 11/14/2006 |
Q: Hey Adam, Thanks for the quick responce. Right not I am lifting about 125 but I max after about 3 ...
A: I would lighten it a little to get the 10-12 reps. It will take too long for you to develop the ...
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| Weight training recovery time | 11/7/2006 |
Q: Adam, my bad for assuming you would know about the "Power Factor" concept by Sisco&Little. They say ...
A: Yeah I have never heard of that concept, so I can't really comment on the recovery of the organs. I ...
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| Weight training recovery time | 11/7/2006 |
Q: A major problem for me is the "experts" saying things that are exactly opposite from one another. ...
A: You are going to kill me, but they are both right. I'm sure if you were to ask Connelly how long do ...
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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: Lucy, I would start off with the basics. First off, you have to look at your activities during the ...
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| The Physiology of Strength | 10/29/2006 |
Q: Im taking a general physical ed class for college and lately we've been looking at how muscle is ...
A: I would like to see this 100 lb. guy bench press 300. That seems a lot of genetics along with good ...
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| Muscle Gain | 10/28/2006 |
Q: I am a 6'2' 185pound male, and I am trying to devise a mainly upper body and midsection workout ...
A: First and foremost you have to watch what you put in your mouth. You need to eat plenty to develop ...
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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: I had never heard of HST training and I'm glad that you brought it to my attention. It is an ...
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| Hamstring muscle strength | 9/7/2006 |
Q: Hey, In February of this year i dislocated my patella, and was in a zimmer splint and on crutches ...
A: Women are starting to tear their ACL and MCL more and more and one of the reasons experts believe is ...
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| Split Routines vs. Full Body | 8/28/2006 |
Q: I would like to know your opinion of one of the most debated issues in weight training "which is ...
A: I don't think it will change the way everyone looks at gaining muscle just for the simple notion ...
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| Improving vertical leap | 8/9/2006 |
Q: Does the power of a cyclists legs increase a persons vertical leap or is a different muscle group
A: I trained a cyclist for 4 years and certain parts of our strength training program would have helped ...
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| weight | 8/8/2006 |
Q: hi im sabari im a 17 year old guy n ive decided to start getting into into shape n develop som ...
A: You want to start exercising and start eating more so that you can develop some muscles. You want ...
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| follow up | 8/7/2006 |
Q: I asked about light vs heavy for explosivity. I would think that in the case of fight training, ...
A: Jeff, you raise some good questions. To answer your first question, yes max strength would be very ...
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| light/heavy weight training | 8/6/2006 |
Q: Is it better to do light or heavy weight training to gain explosivity? Ive heard its better for ...
A: Jeff, it depends on several factors, but generally speaking you can do both. Obviously, for the ...
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| leg training/strengthening | 8/1/2006 |
Q: I play tennis frequently for fun and in tournaments. The biggest problem I have is that my legs get ...
A: Ryan, your legs would probably still be strong if you were still catching, but tennis puts a whole ...
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| training for police agility exam | 7/29/2006 |
Q: I'm Michael. In the past few weeks, I've been stepping up my exercise routine of running and ...
A: Michael, I don't think you are overdoing it, in fact I would tweak it a little more to be effective. ...
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| Fast Twitch slow twitch | 7/29/2006 |
Q: I was Wondering if there was some routine or exercise or something where you could tell if your ...
A: One way to tell is if you have explosive speed or a high vertical jump. If you are fast, quick, and ...
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| Toning up my legs | 7/25/2006 |
Q: I have been going to the gym for nearly 2 years now, i go between 4-5 times a week, i sprint for 45 ...
A: Diana, here are several suggestions that I have drawing from my experience training with women. ...
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| Increasing Strength After 50 Years Old | 7/24/2006 |
Q: Is it a good idea to try to increase one's strength lifting weights past the age of 50? If so, can ...
A: Michael, your fears are a common one by many people, but not to worry. Don't take offense to this, ...
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| frequency of lifting | 7/24/2006 |
Q: Adam: I've heard a lot of mixed advice on frequency. right now, for example, I'm doing each muscle ...
A: With the amount of sets you are doing for curls, it might benefit you to take an extra day or two to ...
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| Weight training over 50 | 7/19/2006 |
Q: I have been trying to gain muscle mass for 18months withlittle success. I am 54, weigh 76kg am ...
A: So if I get this straight you are going three days on and one day off, then repeating the cycle ...
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| abs | 7/14/2006 |
Q: i started doing sit ups about 4 months ago and after 3 weeks, suprisingly i had a decent 6 pack, all ...
A: Take a picture of your abs and tape it on your mirror. Sounds funny, but honestly that should be ...
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| strength training | 7/13/2006 |
Q: I have a question about strength training. Right now I am 23 years old and I wish to someday be a ...
A: Ashley, the thing with bodybuilding is that you have to be able to put on size yet stay as lean 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: You can gain muscle and strength while running, but it depends on how long you are running for. ...
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| hockey training | 5/16/2006 |
Q: i am a 15 year old who is looking to get bigger and stronger for the upcoming hockey season. I am ...
A: I think you are very wise to start your training now. Everyone knows that the real improvements are ...
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