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hey i hav recently started heavy wait trainigand was thinking, once i have built an amount of muscle that i am happy with, if i stop training will the muscle deteriate? if so how many times a weak would u need 2 train 2 keep that muscle?
Dear Andy,
Thanks for your question.
Muscle gets big and strong in response to loads and resistance, so the answer is yes. If you stop training the muscle will ultimately deteriorate when it's not being worked.
You will need to keep up the training at least twice a week to maintain the mass and strength gains.
Good luck & feel free to ask more questions.
Regards,
Lynda
http://pilatesandreiki.com
http://pilatesinparadise.blogspot.com
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Answers by Expert:
Lynda Lippin
Expertise
After 18 years of experience as a Pilates teacher and personal trainer I can answer any questions relating to Pilates and strength & flexibility training. I am knowledgeable about exercise and sports and am a certified Pilates for Golf instructor. Finally, I have years of experience working with clients who have back/neck pain, disc injuries, stenosis, rotator cuff injury, osteoporosis, pelvic floor dysfunction, Parkinson`s, MS, fibromyalgia, CFS, RSD, osteo & rheumatoid arthritis, scoliosis, hernia, spinal cord injury, exercise after mastectomy and abdominal surgeries, pregnancy, joint replacements, and spine surgeries. Visit my website: http://www.pilatesandreiki.com Purchase MP3s of my Pilates Exercise Classes: http://stores.lulu.com/pilatestci Read my blog: http://www.pilatesandreikiinparadise.com
Experience
I have been teaching Pilates since 1989 (back when there was no Pilates certification) and was certified by the PhysicalMind Institute in 1993. I became an ACEŽ certified personal trainer in 2000, the same year I was accepted as a Certifying Pilates Teacher for PhysicalMind. In both of my former Pilates studios in the states, Body Precision and balanCenter Pilates, I worked with Physical Therapists, chiropractors, and physicians to help their patients regain functional strength and mobility faster after and during illness and injury.
Organizations
American Council on Exercise, PhysicalMind Institute, Pilates Method Alliance
Publications
PhillyFIT Magazine, JerseyFIT Magazine, PhysicalMind Forum, Main Line Life, Personal Fitness Professional
Education/Credentials
1988-1995 Graduate School for PhD in Philosophy
1993 Pilates Teacher Certification
2000 Pilates Teacher Training Certification
2000 ACE Personal Trainer Certification & joined ACE faculty
2003 Pilates for Golf certification
2004 Pilates for Gait Training, Pilates for Osteoporosis, Nutrition
Awards and Honors
Winner Best Pilates Bargain 2002 from Main Line Today Magazine; Best of Philly 2003 Pilates Studio from Philadelphia magazine; business chosen to be profiled on Idea Cafe, the top small website website; profiled also in Stephanie Chandler's new book The Small Business Planning and Information Guide; member of Philadelphia Mayor's Council on Health and Fitness
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