AboutJerry Goodwin Expertise 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
Experience 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
Question I have been weight lifting for about a year, using the new rules of lifting for
women book, and would like to get rid of the fat covering my improved
muscles (I want to lose about 20 lbs.) I am going through menopause,
watching my diet, and have been doing 40 minutes weight lifting +15
minutes cardio intervals 3 times a week. I want to increase my total strength
+ aerobic time to 3 1/2 hours per week. What is the best use of my
workout time? Note: I do yoga regularly so I don't need any flexibility
exercises in the 3 1/2 hours. Thank you.
Answer Hi Jane,
First I would take a good look at your diet and nutrition plan. That is where you can do the most about removing the fat from over the muscle. I know you are eating healthy, but keep track for a few weeks, write down EVERYTHING and then determine if your diet is really as healthy as it could be.
As far as increasing the time you are working out, there is no perfect answer. Personally I would increase the resistance training or you could simply add one more day of what you already do. Just make sure to give the body plenty of time to rest also. If you are now working out 3 days a week try doing 4 just do them every other day. That way you give the body time to recuperate between bouts of intense exercise.
Here is a video by a female trainer that is specific for women and building great abs. http://www.womensabworkout.com you may want to check it out.
