| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
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| weight loss | 7/23/2008 | Karen Sullivan |
Q: I am 15 years old and I am about 5' 4"/5' 5". I weigh close to 155lbs and I want to lose weight and ...
A: Adrian, I found this web site which outlines all kinds of stuff for vegans (which you can claim -- ...
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| weight loss | 7/23/2008 | Karen Sullivan |
Q: I am 15 years old and I am about 5' 4"/5' 5". I weigh close to 155lbs and I want to lose weight and ...
A: Adrian, ok. We can start with your diet. Are your parents also vegetarian? This will be easier if ...
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| weight lost but gain muscles | 7/22/2008 | Karen Goeller |
Q: how would i be able to get a bigger body but also lose weight at the same time ?
A: That is a very common question. It is possible to simultaneously lower your body fat and increase ...
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| Health | 7/22/2008 | Richard Edmondson |
Q: i just had a couple questions. im 22 years old, 6'0, 140 lbs. ive always been a hardgainer and ...
A: Heres a few links which may help you: http://www.brianmac.co.uk/nutrit.htm ...
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| Age concern | 7/22/2008 | Richard Edmondson |
Q: At what age can a child begin lifting weights? Are 5 - 8 pound weights suitable for a 8 year old?
A: A child can start lifting at a young age 8-9 is okay, however the empthasis at that age, is light ...
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| Shoulder Injury | 7/21/2008 | Karen Sullivan |
Q: I'm 37 years old and have been weight lifting since high school. This last year I was lifting a ...
A: Bryan, Well, you can take time off but still lift as long as you are not in pain. Limit your range ...
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| question | 7/21/2008 | Richard Edmondson |
Q: I need to inquire about 2 different issues; I hope you can help me: My first question is about ...
A: All i can tell you really is that protein supplements etc are safe provided they are used per the ...
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| question | 7/21/2008 | Brad J Loomis |
Q: I need to inquire about 2 different issues; I hope you can help me: My first question is about ...
A: First off I can not answer your question about acupuncture as I know nothing about it. You may want ...
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| question | 7/21/2008 | David Dickeson, A.S. |
Q: I need to inquire about 2 different issues; I hope you can help me: My first question is about ...
A: From what I last read, 6 different universities are independently working on development a synthetic ...
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| question | 7/21/2008 | Karen Sullivan |
Q: I need to inquire about 2 different issues; I hope you can help me: My first question is about ...
A: Sam, I sooooo agree with the doctors regarding the body building supplementation on the market. The ...
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| question | 7/21/2008 | Dean Carlson |
Q: I need to inquire about 2 different issues; I hope you can help me: My first question is about ...
A: Sam, There is nothing magic about a good quality protein supplement. They are just another way to ...
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| question | 7/21/2008 | Jerry Goodwin |
Q: I need to inquire about 2 different issues; I hope you can help me: My first question is about ...
A: You are correct in your thought that many of the body building supplements are nothing more than ...
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| Health | 7/20/2008 | Richard Edmondson |
Q: i just had a couple questions. im 22 years old, 6'0, 140 lbs. ive always been a hardgainer and ...
A: I am in a similar position too you where i have a thin frame of a body, you are like me an ...
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| How to lift weights and wood cuts | 7/20/2008 | Brad J Loomis |
Q: Hey Brad, I have two unrelated weight training questions- I hope you don't mind. First off, I ...
A: Believe it or not, all you really have to do to work ALL of the core muscles is wear a weight belt ...
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| How to lift weights and wood cuts | 7/19/2008 | Brad J Loomis |
Q: Hey Brad, I have two unrelated weight training questions- I hope you don't mind. First off, I ...
A: and thanks for writing. The way you describe is how you should lift on every exercise. This is ...
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| schedule and regularity | 7/19/2008 | Richard Edmondson |
Q: Mr. Edmondson I am trying to gain muscle mass 'thats it in a nutshell'. I am 21 years old and have ...
A: For muscle size it's usually 3-4 sets of 8-10 reps, it can get complicated with the sets and reps ...
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| weights | 7/18/2008 | Adam Kessler |
Q: "hey! i know u have probably have this question a lot of time but does weights for a 15 yo stunt ...
A: There has been absolutely no evidence whatsoever that suggests weightlifting will stunt one's ...
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| weights | 7/18/2008 | Jerry Goodwin |
Q: hey! i know u have probably have this question a lot of time but does weights for a 15 yo stunt ...
A: You are right I get the question often, and I give the same answer, NO weight training will not ...
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| Need to get muscle :) | 7/18/2008 | Brad J Loomis |
Q: Hey, I am a 15 year old from england. My biceps are currently at 12 inches and I really want to be ...
A: You need to learn the proper lifting techniques, nutrition and supplementation for growing muscle. ...
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| . | 7/18/2008 | David Dickeson, A.S. |
Q: I'm about 6 foot and i weigh 175 pounds so im not relatively chunky but there is definitely body ...
A: You already have high metabolism, so you do not need to increase your aerobics any more than you ...
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| gassed early, strong later | 7/18/2008 | Adam Kessler |
Q: I am training for pro beach volleyball. I train three to four times a week for three hours and ...
A: That is odd, but it sounds like to me your overall muscle endurance is pretty good, but your ...
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| Training | 7/18/2008 | Karen Skidmore |
Q: Hey Karen, I've been working out for about a year now, and I'm happy with the results. I've built up ...
A: Mike hi thank you for the question. I would leave your training the way you have it if it is ...
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| bulking/cutting | 7/17/2008 | Adam Kessler |
Q: i have been in the bulking phase for a few months. im in iraq and scheduled to go home in 3 months. ...
A: Sounds like a good enough plan. A couple minor suggestions I have: 1. Drink a lot of water. If ...
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| weight | 7/17/2008 | Dean Carlson |
Q: hey i was wondering if it was safe for a 15 yo to do weights! i want to strengthen my body without ...
A: Ger, The way to strengthen legs, shoulders,and even your "core" is with the exercises I suggested. ...
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| weight | 7/17/2008 | Dean Carlson |
Q: hey i was wondering if it was safe for a 15 yo to do weights! i want to strengthen my body without ...
A: Ger, Rugby - excellent. Truly a sport in which all the physical qualities - flexibility, strength, ...
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| weight | 7/17/2008 | Dean Carlson |
Q: hey i was wondering if it was safe for a 15 yo to do weights! i want to strengthen my body without ...
A: Ger, Thanks for the question. In general at 15 years old is quite acceptable to "do weights". I ...
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| situps after a hysterectomy | 7/17/2008 | Karen Skidmore |
Q: i had a hysterectomy about 6 weeks a go i would like to start doing sit ups thanks julie
A: If your doctor has cleared you, you are OK, it is up to him/her to make the final call. Please do a ...
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| Core Strength | 7/16/2008 | Adam Kessler |
Q: I am a 20 yr old male and have been having persistent pain in my back for a number of months, I play ...
A: Core strengthening seems to be the cure-all answer for a lot of things these days. I don't know the ...
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| vegan. | 7/15/2008 | Jerry Goodwin |
Q: ok. im 15 at 128 5'8 pounds. female im not fat but i have a lot of trouble gaining muscle. since i ...
A: It sounds as though you are doing quite well, just not really happy with your current AB ...
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| pulled muscle | 7/15/2008 | Dean Carlson |
Q: i believe i pulled a muscle but im not so sure.Iam currently a nwr junior high cheerleader at ...
A: Savannah, Thanks for the question - I am sorry I did not see it until this morning. This is ...
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| Wieghtlifiting | 7/14/2008 | David Dickeson, A.S. |
Q: I am 17 years old, 5'5 and 184 pounds. i started weight lifting 5 months ago, but yet i am in ...
A: For mass and strength, lift heavy, lift once a week. Lift and hold the weight for 1 minute so you ...
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| supplements | 7/14/2008 | Jerry Goodwin |
Q: im somewhat new to weight training. im in the military and currently deployed to a remote location. ...
A: This actually looks pretty good, and you are getting good results. You may want to tweak it a little ...
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| supplements | 7/13/2008 | Jerry Goodwin |
Q: im somewhat new to weight training. im in the military and currently deployed to a remote location. ...
A: It sounds as though you are giving this quite a bit of thought. Are you getting plenty of rest? I ...
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| Fit and Toned | 7/13/2008 | Dean Carlson |
Q: and 130 pounds. I just got an Olympic bench and I would like to know what is a good way of getting ...
A: Kikko, Thanks for the question. You must have a good foundation to build on. That means you would ...
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| Losing the gut and legs. | 7/12/2008 | Karen Sullivan |
Q: I'm 5'4, and weigh 235lbs, and I'm trying to lose 10lbs in 4 weeks. Will it possible if I could lose ...
A: Tasha, These exercises http://sparkpeople.com/myspark/ex/all_exercises.asp will give you some ...
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| walk or run | 7/12/2008 | Jerry Goodwin |
Q: Jerry Two or three times a week I jog on my treadmill for 45 minuteswhen I get home from work to ...
A: Which will you do consistently? You may want to walk back and forth to work, or even bicycle if work ...
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| Losing the gut and legs. | 7/11/2008 | Karen Sullivan |
Q: I'm 5'4, and weigh 235lbs, and I'm trying to lose 10lbs in 4 weeks. Will it possible if I could lose ...
A: Tasha, First thing you need to make sure of is that you increase the fiber in your diet. You want ...
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| I have described everything in details what I am really concerned about | 7/10/2008 | Adam Kessler |
Q: I have been trying to find out what works for me best. But, the more I read books the more I got ...
A: Alright, I can understand how that can be confusing so let me help you. There are certain things ...
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| I have described everything in details what I am really concerned about | 7/10/2008 | Rick Karboviak |
Q: I know that you don't give programs due to the fact that you have to see me, but, I think I have ...
A: Your strength training needs the most rest time, such as 3x/week, Mon-Wed-Fri. On your strength ...
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| Weight loss after pregnancy | 7/10/2008 | Jerry Goodwin |
Q: I gave birth to baby boy 10 months ago and still I am unable to shed weight (trying to shed 10 ...
A: I have had great luck with other clients using the program at ...
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