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Strength Training/Questions Answered by Expert Lisa Defendis
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Is it safed to perform strength training excercise daily? | 1/15/2011 |
| Q: I want to ask you that if you have ever come across the DVD "Jillian Micheal 30 day shred" which is ... A: To clarify-"just do exercises for your lowerbody one day and upperbody the next day"-means that you ... | |
| workout routine | 1/11/2011 |
| Q: I joined the gym about two months ago but all I do is cardio machines since I don't have know how to ... A: You should eat something small before working out-a piece of fruit-oatmeal,etc. See if a trainer at ... | |
| weight training AND jogging | 12/19/2010 |
| Q: I am about to embark on an exercise regiment that I would like to include BOTH weight training and ... A: Bryan, You can jog 3 days per week and weight train 3 days per week. On weight training days-do a ... | |
| Building Muscle Mass | 9/20/2010 |
| Q: I'd like to ask you about the difference between exercising to gain muscle mass and exercising to ... A: When you exercise to build muscle mass-you are lifting heavy weights with fewer repititions. Some ... | |
| Workout | 7/20/2010 |
| Q: I am 15 years old and weight around 130 pounds and I am 5 foot 4 inches. I am quite small for my age ... A: I do not recommend someone your age taking protein shakes-just eat more protein rich foods: ... | |
| Range of movement, etc | 2/28/2010 |
| Q: I was wondering if it's normal to gradually lose your range of movement when you get close to ... A: John, The lat pullup is not equivalent to the lat pulldown. Your wrists,forearms and calves will ... | |
| urgent weight help | 2/27/2010 |
| Q: im 6'4" and weigh 167lbs...i am tryin to put on weight but nothin seems to work...i eat alot and ... A: eric, do the following exercises using the resistance band: bicep curl lateral raise shoulder press ... | |
| weight loss | 1/11/2010 |
| Q: I just signed up at my local YMCA, I am 51 weigh 333 lbs and have not done any type of workout for 5 ... A: Start with a basic routine first. Leg press-calf press-squats-lunges. Bicep curl-tricep ... | |
| Help Please | 11/5/2009 |
| Q: Im trying to bulk up. Im 6'1" and I weight 160.. Probably take a couple so lets say 155??? My eating ... A: If you do not have a gym membership-you can do bodyweight exercises: push ups pull ups squats ... | |
| Abs | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: "Hi Lisa i'm glad i got a chance to interact with a real pro expert, and discuss my um lol not sure ... A: Abs are as much a product from exercise as nutrition is. You should be eating more carbohydrates and ... | |
| strength training, most effective | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: im thinking about starting to work out a little, as i can't sit around all summer [im 14], but first ... A: You do not have to do cardio before strength training . In order to make strength training more ... | |
| What exercises to do at gym. | 3/29/2009 |
| Q: I just joined a gym last week. I was told that I would have 1 free session with the trainer for 1 ... A: You want to do exercises for all bodyparts. Legs-Bicep-Tricep-Chest-Back-Abs Leg press calf press ... | |
| Toning chest | 10/30/2008 |
| Q: so i starting toning my body including chest. I heard that for women with saggy breasts if do ... A: Yes,it is true that womens breasts will sag no matter what,but with proper exercises,the sagging ... | |
| 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 should eat more-you are not eating enough right now to properly fuel your muscles. Eat more ... | |
| Advice | 11/6/2007 |
| Q: I currently exercise at home about 4-5 times per week, usually on an evening. However, I am hoping ... A: Why don't you do one day of just cardio-45-60 minutes. You should do a 3 day a week full body ... | |
| need a little help on builing muscle/toning.. | 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: Tuna,chicken,turkey,potatoes, and rice. You should be doing more leg exercises;squats,lunges,leg ... | |
| muscle definition | 7/11/2007 |
| Q: I have asked this question to several people but no answer was really helpful. I have been working ... A: Your weight sounds fine for someone your height-your bodyfat is a little high-around 20% is ... | |
| Hand Weights | 5/22/2007 |
| Q: I'm 13 years old, and I just got weights from my uncle. There are 6 of them, 2 are 2.5 lbs, 2 are 5 ... A: 5lb weights for bicep curls,shoulder presses,tricep kickbacks and chest presses.Start out with 2 ... | |
| Program variety | 5/15/2007 |
| Q: I have a question relating to program changing vs. changing of just training principles, but staying ... A: Dave-try to eat 3000 -3100 calories a day,and watch your intake of fat-get most of your calories ... | |
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Lisa Defendis
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I will answer questions pertaining to weight training and aerobics.I will explain about sets,reps and pyramid training.
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I have worked at several well known gyms-World Gym,Golds gym.I am certified and experienced in personal training,senior fitness and aerobics.
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