| Subject | Date Asked |
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| goblet squat | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I have read in articles about goblet squat, whereby you cupped a dumbell vertically close to your ...
A: Hey Eddie, goblet squats are a good lower body (low risk) exercise when done properly. They are kind ...
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| Body shape look like girls | 8/26/2008 |
Q: Sir, My age is 25 and weight is about 75 KG.My problem is that my chest look like woman chest ...
A: Difficult to answer with not much information. Need to know things like height, body fat ...
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| core & upper body | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I rediscovered running about a year ago after loosing weight from a pregnancy. I must say that I ...
A: I suggest strenth training for all runners (I was also a marathoner). Total body workouts 3 days a ...
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| Bench Press, Squat, 40 | 8/1/2008 |
Q: My name is Patrick and im currently a junior who is on his Varsity High school football team. I am ...
A: Hey Patrick, You should be able to add a lot to your lifts but you must get on a program and stick ...
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| pyramid | 7/27/2008 |
Q: A lot of people have told me that pyramids are good for building muscle. Others have told me that ...
A: Hey Brian, there are in fact several types of pyramid routines but they all have the advantage of ...
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| cv | 7/16/2008 |
Q: 3 or 4 times a week a do 30mins bike,30mins treadmill and 30mins crosstrainer and then do about half ...
A: Hey Dave, yes that is what I meant. Current recommendations by ACSM and other national ...
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| cv | 7/15/2008 |
Q: 3 or 4 times a week a do 30mins bike,30mins treadmill and 30mins crosstrainer and then do about half ...
A: as a former marathoner I am a little biased. I love running and it is great for the cardiovascular ...
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| I have described everything in details what I am really concerned about | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I have been trying to find out what works for me best. But, the more I read books the more I got ...
A: your question requires a tremendous amount of info for this forum. I suggest you contact a personal ...
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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: Sorry Dave, but trying to fit enough work into 30 minutes to cover the major muscle groups and make ...
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| shoulders | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I have weak shoulders, or i guess you can say i slouch and have bad posture. What machines at the ...
A: there are three primary muscles in the shoulder..pushing movements work the front of the shoulder, ...
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| Running and muscle mass | 6/11/2008 |
Q: My name is Adolfo and i am 18, I never really made much exercise in my life, although i'm not unfit ...
A: very long distance running and a large muscle mass don't mix...however you are not doing very long ...
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| Nitric Oxide boosters | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I am 21 and have been strength training on and off for seven years now. I have never got the gains ...
A: I am old school and do not recommend any supplements other than extra protein for athletes and hard ...
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| nutrition | 5/23/2008 |
Q: i m 55 yrs old 180 pounds , 6'2",i m going to start on a training program and i ve been exercising ...
A: the only nutritional strategies I recommend are eating a well balanced diet, low in fat and ...
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| weight loss | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I have been attending a gym for the past three months. I work out every day for a minimum of two ...
A: sounds like you are burning a lot of calories and it is no secret that weight loss is calories in ...
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| improving 1.5 mile run time | 5/14/2008 |
Q: I'm in the Air Force and I am trying to improve my 1.5 mile run time, currently I run 3 miles every ...
A: Hey Seth, I would add a little more running to your schedule. Once a week on about the same day add ...
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| Long distance running | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I am a sgt in the army and will be training for my first marathon this year. I am also running the ...
A: I have ran many marathons and the most important thing is the long run once a week and sometimes ...
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| Workout routine | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I have created a workout routine that is based around improving functional strength (through neural ...
A: Marc, let me recommend a couple of books for you..."High Performance Sports Conditioning", Bill ...
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| Workout routine | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I have created a workout routine that is based around improving functional strength (through neural ...
A: Hey Mark, Hard to answer this question without more info. How many days a week do you do this ...
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| Chest Asymmetrie | 4/4/2008 |
Q: I have recently started doing strength training (since 3 months), for some reason my right chest ...
A: Hey Alex, most people are somewhat asymmetrical in some muscle areas to some extent according to ...
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| Strength Training | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I am 14 years old and weigh 111 pounds. I was wondering if I could do anything else to gain muscle. ...
A: I personally don't like your type routine but a lot of people use it. I believe you should work a ...
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| bigger bench and all around fat loss | 2/27/2008 |
Q: i am a 16 guy, im about 5 feet 11 inches tall and my weight is between 150-155 pounds. I was ...
A: He Joseph no easy route to weight loss. But it is very simple...you must burn more calories than you ...
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| weight trainig | 2/21/2008 |
Q: Hey Joe, my name is Camron and I am a thirteen yr old male weighing at 108 pounds and at a height ...
A: Hey Camron, I don't know of any tables or stats on average lifts by age group. Stats are usually ...
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| Training and swimming on consecutive days | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I saw the past answer about swimming and weight training and i was just wondering if you could give ...
A: I don't recommend consecutive hard days in any training program. Your strength days (weights) ...
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| workout | 1/23/2008 |
Q: i just want to know if t his is a good workout. i do this at home everyday. first, i stretch for ...
A: Andrew, it is not much of a workout but better than nothing. Skip rope first to get warm. Do 2-3 ...
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| arm strength - help! | 1/21/2008 |
Q: Hey Bran! :] I'm almost 15, I'm 5'2", and about 98 pounds. We recently installed a gym in our ...
A: Hey Aidya, bench press, leg press, lat pulls, curls, tricep extensions, shoulder shrugs, and lunges ...
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| Rebuilding | 1/20/2008 |
Q: i wonder if you can help me. I am a young male, 16 years old to be precise. I used to work out at ...
A: Hey Conor, strength training is all about getting on a routine and being consistent. I recommend a ...
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| speed | 1/15/2008 |
Q: can you give me some excersies to help me improve my quickness and speed beacuse i play point gaurd ...
A: Jaime, power exercises like hang cleans, clean & jerks, and snatches are all great for speed and ...
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| Volleyball vertical | 1/9/2008 |
Q: During volleyball conditioning our coach has us do a lot of long distance running. When I presented ...
A: Long distance running is great for cardiovascular endurance and development but it will not increase ...
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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: Adding strength training will burn more calories and help you lose the fat and add a little muscle. ...
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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: There is very little evidence that any legal supplements have a significant impact on your muscle ...
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| weight training | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I am a thirteen year old kid and i'm extremely stressed out about my strength training of the sport ...
A: Hey Mead, never heard that one before. You may be referring to some studies that talk about growth ...
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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: check with your doc before starting any exercise program. That said, start walking everyday. 10-15 ...
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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: If you are only using very light weights then you are probably ok to lift daily although you are not ...
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| plateau | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I'm 5'8, weigh 150 pounds, and my age is 15. I started bench pressing about 10 months ago with my ...
A: Hey Luis, there are a lot of things I need to know before offering specific suggestions. Go back to ...
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| poor bench press | 12/2/2007 |
Q: Hey Joe, I am a 16 year old boy, about 5'11 and 126 pounds. Im pretty skinny for my age as you can ...
A: it probably has a lot to do with your routine. Try this for a while: start with a weight you can ...
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| Need answers please | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I don't have much time so I'll train at home so please tell me some training methods on how to be ...
A: MJ, there is no short answer for this. Speed takes leg and core strengh, reactive strength, speed ...
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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: Hey RJ, losing your gut is all about calories in versus calories out. Alcohol is just additional ...
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| Squats | 11/12/2007 |
Q: I'm a 50 year old who pitches in a couple of baseball leagues in the DC area. I want to strengthen ...
A: Hey Joe, I have done squats for many years and it is an excellent exercise. I like lunges with ...
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| Bench Press | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I go to gym for 4-5 years.I have improved much but I have reachead a strength plateau.I want to ...
A: Hey Paul, why don't you try doing 4 sets of 10-12 reps with 2 minutes rest. When you can complete ...
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| Pullups | 11/2/2007 |
Q: i have been practicing pullups for a while and am not getting any closer to my goal. I cant start ...
A: Rock, I really don't understand the question. During the chinup you use the lats, upper traps, ...
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| speed | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what exercises should I be doing to improve my speed on the ice; both explosive and ...
A: Hey Jason, there are many exercises and speed drills you can do. I like Romanian dead lifts, ...
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| training routine | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I'm nearly 52 years old and have been working out at a gym for the past 15 years. I work out 3-5 ...
A: Hey Mike, it is hard to say without seeing your the specifics of your workout. I am older than you ...
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| Sorry | 10/18/2007 |
Q: When I said I had been playing hockey for three years... I meant I had been playing hockey since I ...
A: Speed is a combination of leg strength, agility, acceleration, reaction time, and reactivity ...
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| Hockey | 10/13/2007 |
Q: I was wondering... I am 14 years old and aspire to be in the NHL. I have been playing hockey for ...
A: Hey Reid, exercises like lunges, squats, step-ups, romanian dead lifts, cleans of all types, and ...
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| chinup bar and weight lifting | 9/20/2007 |
Q: Hey I am looking at getting a chin up bar it can be used for sit ups too it fits across doors ...
A: Hey Tara, chins are an excellent exercise primarily for the lats and shoulders but they also work ...
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| Strength and Speed | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I want to start a program with my 13 year old son that I can utilize also so we can workout ...
A: Hey David, that is a very extensive question for this forum and it is very difficult to do it ...
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| How can i have confidence ? | 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: Hey Dani, I am not particularly fond of your routine. I suggest working the same body parts at ...
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| skin | 9/10/2007 |
Q: ANSWER: Hi Tasha, loose skin will depends on many things such as age, initial size, body fat, etc. ...
A: tasha, losing weight is primarily about calories in versus calories out. If you take in more than ...
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| General Workout Questions | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I've always heard that doing sets with high reps will build muscular endurance/density and doing ...
A: Hey Alex, generally high reps with lower weight and shorter rest builds endurance which means that ...
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| skin | 9/5/2007 |
Q:
A: loose skin will depends on many things such as age, initial size, body fat, etc. Stretch marks will ...
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| Track & Field | 8/31/2007 |
Q: Ok like im 16 and im 6"1 , 150lb, and i do track and field and my coach recomened pilates and and ...
A: Hey Leonard, just finished watching Jeremy W. win the 400m at the world championships. He ran ...
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| I need more speed! | 8/26/2007 |
Q: I run hurdles for my high school track team and i have good form now i just need to get quicker ...
A: Hey Danae, your training should be very much like sprinters. Leg strength, core strength, ...
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| To become a wrestler | 8/23/2007 |
Q: I am a 15 year ols girl who weighs arpund 160 lbs. I have been playing basketball and volleyball ...
A: To get you started try a whole body strength routine 3 days a week. Start with 2 sets of 12-15 reps ...
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| Soccer | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I am a thirteen year old boy. For the fall, I have signed up to play soccer. I have mild asthma ...
A: Hey David, In soccer you need speed, quickness, and agility. You can improve all these things with ...
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| weight | 8/9/2007 |
Q: -hi my name is meka i am 20 and i weigh 202 pounds i want to get down to 145 and i was wondering if ...
A: I really doubt that you will have much excess skin. I suggest strength training 3 days a week and ...
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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: Hey Bud, There are some supplements on the market that propose to increase testosterone production ...
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| Strength Training over 50 | 7/29/2007 |
Q: Joe Gunn I have recently wanted to get back to working out simply because I have noticed my weight ...
A: sounds like you worked hard for many years. No you do not have to continue same regimen. We all ...
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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: Hey Dave, chins are kind of like lat pulls with your body weight. I suggest doing lat pulls with a ...
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| confused.. | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I am 21 years old, 5'2", and 107 pounds I eat healthy all the time (lean meats, lots of fruits and ...
A: your eating sounds good and your cardio looks ok as long as you keep your heart rate at about 70% ...
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| Weight training/Muscle definition | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I weight train approx. 3 days a week and run on average 2 miles 4/5 times a week. I am 6' 3" tall ...
A: Brandon, it is a little more complicated than lighter loads and more reps. You have to look at your ...
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| speed and weight issues | 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: Hey Matt, that's a very tall order but you can make significant progress if you get on a ...
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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: Hey Eddie, hand grips are good, pushups on your fingers, wrist rollers, wrist curls, putting your ...
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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: Dave, the pyramid system used by the BFL program is a good muscle building protocol. The only issue ...
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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: Hey Dave, the BFL is an excellent conditioning program geared towards high intensity/short rest as ...
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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: Hey Dave, what routine you use and how many sets and reps all depends on your goals and what you ...
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| Interesting stats | 6/1/2007 |
Q: I know I have asked about the whole split vs. full-body routine before, but there was something ...
A: Thr reason for split routines is because of limitations on time and energy for one workout make it ...
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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: Hey Matt, first...I think you should consult a doctor about your weight fluctuation and have a ...
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| Wrestling worries | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I'm on the wrestling team and I've got a serious problem. I'm 210 pounds and in the 215 weight ...
A: Hey Kyle, Have an orthodedic doc check you out before you do any additional weight training. ...
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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: What Alwyn states may very well be true but you need hard evidence and research to really study the ...
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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: Hey Dave, don't concern yourself with BMI...determine your percent body fat and use that to monitor ...
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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: there is a lot of territory in the questions you ask and a lot of variables to consider. Muscle gain ...
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| bench | 4/28/2007 |
Q: I recently picked up at a yard sale an exercise bench with a built on squat rack and leg curl ...
A: knee extension and leg curls are all that I ever did with those although there are much better ...
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| ab and chest strengthening | 4/23/2007 |
Q: hey im cory, I only have dumbbells, a bench and a bar with no rack. How can I build up my abs and ...
A: Hey Cory, dumbells are great and you can do quite a lot of strength training with them. Include ...
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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: I don't think so. It takes about 15 minutes of running for the average person to burn 150 calories ...
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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: On a 4 day workout week I would do a split routine with a different muscle groups 2 days a week and ...
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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: Your program is a very good one very similar to mine...3 days strength training and 5-6 days of ...
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| High reps and muscle maintenance | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I've eaten a bit too much recently and have noticed some fat accumulation. I intend to work on ...
A: You are not on a very low calorie diet to begin with so most of what is said does not apply to you. ...
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| High reps and muscle maintenance | 4/8/2007 |
Q: I've eaten a bit too much recently and have noticed some fat accumulation. I intend to work on ...
A: You can maintain what you have developed using bodyweight exercises. In order to improve you must ...
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| Questions | 4/7/2007 |
Q: Hey Joe Where ya goin with that gun? ;-) How can you tell I am 50? Joe,I want to get faster on my ...
A: speed and quickness are neuromuscular skills that can be learned to some extent. Don't get me wrong ...
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| gain and growth muscle | 4/4/2007 |
Q: my question is this, I'm a male, 19 years old, i weigh 130, and I'm 5'9", my body fat is at 6.7%, my ...
A: There are are many types of strength training routines to fit your needs. You could do a total body ...
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| training Advice | 4/4/2007 |
Q: i currently do weight training but find my arms and legs are often aching for days after which ...
A: A general strength training program would include the following exercises...bench press, military ...
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| Press versus Pull Down | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I'm 54. I started weight lifting two months ago. I'm 5 feet 8 inches, 178 lbs. I have four(4) ...
A: (1) not at all unusual to lat pull more than you press. I assume you mean overhead press where you ...
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| Couple's fitness challenge | 3/27/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend and I want to have a weight loss challenge competition, where we compete to see who can ...
A: There are several methods used to calculate body fat. Calipers, bioelectrical impedance, underwater ...
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| 4 weeks at gym & no weight loss! | 3/26/2007 |
Q: i've scanned previous questions but did not find this answer. i've been going to the gym for 4 ...
A: To lose weight you need to have a daily or weekly deficit. A 500 caloric deficit each day will allow ...
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| 4 weeks at gym & no weight loss! | 3/26/2007 |
Q: i've scanned previous questions but did not find this answer. i've been going to the gym for 4 ...
A: I don't think those meds cause water retention but will research to make sure. I really think it is ...
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| 4 weeks at gym & no weight loss! | 3/22/2007 |
Q: i've scanned previous questions but did not find this answer. i've been going to the gym for 4 ...
A: Rose, your program looks pretty good with 3 days of strength training and 6 days of cardio. Take a ...
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| aerobic exercises | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I have a question about aerobic exercises. Have you ever read about any tests done on various ...
A: James, jumping jacks has always been a good old-fashioned warm-up exercise. You can certainly get ...
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| what to 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: nio, sounds like you need to lose body fat and add muscle. I would eat a normal well balanced diet ...
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| Cardio exercize | 2/26/2007 |
Q: I was told not to "overdo" cardio exercize..but how do you gauge how much cardio is too ...
A: doug, most recommendations call for you to work in the 70% of heart rate max range for 30-45 minutes ...
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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, I grew up with no equipment either. A good start is pushups, chinups, and squats. Find ...
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