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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Exercise for underweight guys | 2/6/2012 | Richard Edmondson |
| Q: I want to start going to the gym with the aim of bulking up and gaining a good level of fitness, ... A: The main rules of bulking up are to eat alot, and lift heavy weight at the gym. By lifting heavy ... | ||
| strength program for boxing | 2/5/2012 | Richard Edmondson |
| Q: I've recently gotten into boxing and I've gained a pretty good amount of size now. My main focus is ... A: Heres my answers to your questions, hope this helps: 1. By doing 4 sets of 3 is a good way to build ... | ||
| strength program for boxing | 2/5/2012 | David Dickeson, A.S. |
| Q: I've recently gotten into boxing and I've gained a pretty good amount of size now. My main focus is ... A: 1. Focus on speed of movement. The more your body learns how to move faster, combined with your ... | ||
| strength program for boxing | 2/5/2012 | Jerry Goodwin |
| Q: I've recently gotten into boxing and I've gained a pretty good amount of size now. My main focus is ... A: Q1: Yes that is pretty much a true statement as far as building the strength and building up the ... | ||
| strength program for boxing | 2/5/2012 | Nilo Lins |
| Q: I've recently gotten into boxing and I've gained a pretty good amount of size now. My main focus is ... A: Kurt your answers are as followed. 1# yes, 2# maybe and 3# yes but not a good sign. You need to ... | ||
| strength program for boxing | 2/5/2012 | Vveth Hammer |
| Q: I've recently gotten into boxing and I've gained a pretty good amount of size now. My main focus is ... A: # 3: QUIT DOING CURLS. the function of the bicep is primarily to supinate your hand, and ... | ||
| strength program for boxing | 2/5/2012 | Karen Fili Sullivan |
| Q: I've recently gotten into boxing and I've gained a pretty good amount of size now. My main focus is ... A: Kurt -- well my understanding is that while arm strength is important you need to follow through ... | ||
| Beginning Weightlifting | 2/4/2012 | Jerry Goodwin |
| Q: I'm a high school student, and I'd like to start gaining some muscle. I don't want to do serious ... A: Start with a good nutrition plan, then set up an exercise program. Are you more interested in ... | ||
| Exercises for little equipment | 2/2/2012 | Richard Edmondson |
| Q: I have 40lb dumbbell set and 300lb barbell set however I do not have a squat cage or a bench so what ... A: Well, for your chest, you are very limited in doing anything if you havent got a bench to do the ... | ||
| Training / Lean | 1/31/2012 | Adam Kessler |
| Q: I've been into various sports (Weight training, sports, and others) since 1998 up until Jan 2011. ... A: The way to get a good physique is to do a total body routine. The last thing you want to do is just ... | ||
| Exercise ball | 1/30/2012 | Karen Skidmore |
| Q: I was thinking of buying one of those posture balls for the hours I spend at the computer,to improve ... A: For posture control you can just sit at the end of your chair and sit up straight. So if it were me ... | ||
| Weight lifting | 1/27/2012 | David Dickeson, A.S. |
| Q: I've recently joined a gym again after almost 7 years of doing nothing. I lifted weights in high ... A: Get more rest. You build strength when you are resting, not during the lifting. When lifting; do ... | ||
| Daily vigorous exercise for seniors? | 1/24/2012 | David Dickeson, A.S. |
| Q: David Up until recently I live a pretty sedentary life. I drove a bus for eight hours, then came ... A: The human body is amazingly forgiving. Even 5 minutes of exercise, one day a week, will show ... | ||
| Excess Skin | 1/23/2012 | Jerry Goodwin |
| Q: I am on a weight loss plan called Medifast. I've lost over 45 pounds so far since the beginning of ... A: Sorry that I couldn't get your question sooner, but will try to answer it as best as I can now. In ... | ||
| sports | 1/22/2012 | Jerry Goodwin |
| Q: what are the types of spectators A: Could you please explain what you are trying to ask? Since there are many different types of people ... | ||
| hand-weights for exercise - | 1/20/2012 | Jerry Goodwin |
| Q: I'm 61 years old and non-athletic (sedentary, actually). I just had my physical (AOK) and my doctor ... A: Your doctor sounds like a very wise man, a little exercise is far better than none, and once you see ... | ||
| Burn Fat in legs, thighs, butt | 1/18/2012 | Adam Kessler |
| Q: So I know you cannot target specific areas to burn fat but for a 17 year old female who weighs 130 ... A: You must really like me Ava, jk. I should have answered this question first and foremost. I can't ... | ||
| diet | 1/13/2012 | David Dickeson, A.S. |
| Q: This question might be a little personal, but I would like to know what your food intake look like, ... A: If your goal is mass, lift heavy once a week. Reason; the heavier you lift, the longer the muscles ... | ||
| Face Size | 1/10/2012 | Rogelio |
| Q: I am 5'7" tall and weigh 64 kg. So i am not underweight. But my face looks small its not heavy like ... A: I am afraid that there is no point in increasing blood flow to the head and face. Understand that ... | ||
| Face Size | 1/9/2012 | Rogelio |
| Q: I am 5'7" tall and weigh 64 kg. So i am not underweight. But my face looks small its not heavy like ... A: The body has a genetic make-up which dictates how muscle and fat is distributed around the body, ... | ||
| using treadmill incline for most benefit | 1/9/2012 | Greg |
| Q: I am an older women in good shape that uses the treadmill 45 min to 1 hour a day. My question is ... A: So to start off, you should check with your doctor to make sure that any type of physical activity ... | ||
| Caveman training and overeaching | 1/7/2012 | Rogelio |
| Q: I have started lifting diong the farmers walk, bench press , curls and dips, i am eating 4 times a ... A: I think training with high frequency is great. You are correct, lifters in the 40's and 50's such as ... | ||
| Overtraining on purpose then resting | 1/6/2012 | Vveth Hammer |
| Q: i like your info amd thanks ahead of time.i know a friend who trained like amadman diong only two ... A: you want to use .... farmers walk benchpress squats curls dips ok........ first off, I don't do ... | ||
| Overtraining on purpose then resting | 1/6/2012 | Vveth Hammer |
| Q: i like your info amd thanks ahead of time.i know a friend who trained like amadman diong only two ... A: recovery is the answer. don't destroy yourself in your workouts, but tap into those reserves..then ... | ||
| diet | 1/6/2012 | David Dickeson, A.S. |
| Q: This question might be a little personal, but I would like to know what your food intake look like, ... A: I find that that same sensible daily diet works, no matter what your lifting goals are; high reps ... | ||
| Sprinting and creatine | 1/4/2012 | Adam Kessler |
| Q: I currently sprint (100m & 200m) for my school and was looking to gain some speed. I have worked on ... A: As long as creatine is taken as directed, there are no health issues that you really need to worry ... | ||
| exercise advice | 12/31/2011 | Jerry Goodwin |
| Q: I am 60, a little over weight I walk to most places on average 6 - 7 miles a week at a steady pace. ... A: Inversion tables are excellent for both relieving back pain and reducing abdominal girth. Also ... | ||
| Motivation | 12/27/2011 | Jerry Goodwin |
| Q: My question is about motivation and energy. What are ways to become motivated to exercise. I weigh ... A: Everyone is motivated by different things, so you have to find something that motivates you. Some ... | ||
| Weight Gain | 12/26/2011 | Jerry Goodwin |
| Q: In 6 weeks i have gained 22 pounds however i have not noticed a difference in my look fat or muscle. ... A: In almost all cases gaining weight fast is NOT Healthy. Body Builders that are getting ready for a ... | ||
| Body Fitness | 12/26/2011 | Richard Edmondson |
| Q: My name is Armando and i'm 18. I started working out at a gym about a month ago. And here's my ... A: Heres the answers to your questions hope this helps: So what do I need to change about this ... | ||
| exercise and weight loss | 12/25/2011 | Jerry Goodwin |
| Q: Jerry Goodwin, Merry Christmas!!!! Here is myI don't have time to go to a gym because of work and ... A: Yes, you can definitely drop the fat and get in shape through cycling and a healthy diet. On the way ... | ||
| exercise and weight loss | 12/25/2011 | David Dickeson, A.S. |
| Q: I used to go to a gym but right now I do not have enough time to workout at a gym. I commute to ... A: The bike is not enough. To keep the stomach flat, which is constantly pulled down by gravity, you ... | ||
| can i get power without making my muscles big? what is the concept behind it? | 12/25/2011 | Vveth Hammer |
| Q: !! =) Mycan i achieve my desired goal and gain power at same time? what is the concept behind power ... A: your exercise routine is designed in bodybuilder fashion, you should know that training for POWER ... | ||
| Need to lose weight | 12/24/2011 | David Dickeson, A.S. |
| Q: I'm somewhat overweight(10kg?) and am looking for ways to reduce it within one month so that I can ... A: You have the right ideas. Except for the pepper. Not true at all. Increasing your metabolism is ... | ||
| HMB | 12/24/2011 | Jerry Goodwin |
| Q: Jerry Have you heard of this? It is supposed to help with recovery after exercise, mainly. I am 53 ... A: Yes I have heard of it, but never used it, I am 59, congratulations on staying fit into and through ... | ||
| chinup bar | 12/23/2011 | Richard Edmondson |
| Q: Richard My son recently got a chin up bar, the no permaneant kind that hooks onto the upper portion ... A: Sorry i didn't reply sooner: The best thing to suggest is follow the links below: each one tells ... | ||
| Pain in upper elbow (lower tricep) when doing push exercises | 12/22/2011 | David Dickeson, A.S. |
| Q: A couple of weeks ago I had pain develop in my upper elbow area after bench pressing. This pain is ... A: Sounds like a torn muscle. Have a doctor do a x-ray or sonogram to see what is going on inside. Torn ... | ||
| cadio v hiit | 12/21/2011 | David Dickeson, A.S. |
| Q: When doing static contraction training, how many times cardio a week do yo suggest and for how long? ... A: Cardio is not static contraction. Static is where you lift heavy and hold the weight for 1 minute. ... | ||
| Personal Trainer | 12/19/2011 | Karen Fili Sullivan |
| Q: I work a full-time job and I consider fitness/nutrition a hobby. I want to fulfill a personal ... A: Kristen, I understand your desire to help others. I have the perfect article for you to read. I ... | ||
| Workout | 12/18/2011 | Vveth Hammer |
| Q: Can you critique this workout for me and offer any other suggestions? I recently bought a used basic ... A: do some direct abdomenal work, and make sure you push and pull in your exercise selection, balance ... | ||
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Jerry Goodwin
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I can answer questions related to any of the following areas alternative medicine, fitness, physical education, weight training, senior health, bicycling, personal trainers, personal training, medical technology, health and wellness, eating disorders, weight loss, Naturopathy, first aid, and bodybuilding. In fact I was listed as an expert in each of these categories at askme.com until they closed down
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I have worked in health and or fitness related capacities for over 30 years. My main profession is that of a Medical Technologist, but I also have training as a Corpsman with the US Navy, a Field Medic with the Army National Guard,and am certified as A Personal Trainer, Medical Exer-therapist and Aerobics Instructor through the National Academy for Health and Fitness. My wife and I have operated BMG Services Fitness and Nutrition in Moultrie Georgia since 1995. I also have an Associates Degree in Computer Robotics. I am an avid bicycle rider, mostly road riding with the occasional mountain trail or off road "experience". My wife and I usually do a charity ride at least once per year to help those less fortunate. Degrees & Certifications: Certifications include Clinical Laboratory Scientist CLS/NCA. Clinical Laboratory Technologist CLT/HHS Personal Trainer, Aerobics Instructor, and Medical Exer-therapist NAHF. Advance Weight Training through NAHF. Accepted as AFTA Associate Awards include the Ohio State Award of Merit and Ohio Special Services Ribbon, Army Commendation Medal and 2 Army Achievement Medals CPR re-Certifcation 2007 Web page: http://www.bmgfitness.com http;//www.healthandfitnessebookclub.com
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