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I can answer questions in the following areas: general fitness questions, strength training, flexibility, aerobic training, balance training and corrective/rehab training. Please no questions regarding specific injuries I would need more information then what you can provide in an email to answer these questions accurately. You must be 18 years or older to ask me a question. If you need more in depth help or would like help with your specific workout plans please visit my website. I offer online training and phone consultations. www.completely-fit.com. I also offer a monthly newsletter.

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I am the owner of the Completely Fit personal training company located in Mt. Airy, Maryland. My company offers one-on-one, online and group fitness training services, sports performance and team training, weight education classes and healthy lifestyle seminars. Before starting my own company I taught health and physical education for 10 years. I have been the featured speaker on topics such as fitness and exercise, proper nutrition and health awareness. I graduated from Edinboro University with a degree in education specializing in athletic training. I gained my NATA certification in 1994. I also maintain certifications as a personal trainer with NCSF & NSPA, as a performance enhancement specialist with NASM, as well as an exercise development specialist and a nutrition specialist. Calling on my experience with college athletes and teaching middle school students, I decided to use my knowledge to educate the general public on the benefits of physical fitness and healthy eating habits. I enjoy working with people and helping them achieve each and every one of their goals. Completely Fit offers services to everyone, from beginners to professional athletes.

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Weightlifting & Exercise - training frequency

Expert: Karen Skidmore - 11/5/2009

Question
Hi, I am currently using 5kg dumbbells for my upper body workout; I do 2-3 exercises per muscle group with 4 sets of 6. I do the workout on alternate days, however, I would like to know if it is better to work different muscle groups everyday or do a full upper body twice a week? Thank you

Answer
Hello Fatima thank you for your question. Ultimately it comes down to what you prefer, and the amount of time you have to spend on your workouts. For a generally rule of thumb you want to do strength training for each movement push/pull etc. three times a week.

You need to structure it around your schedule and needs.

Just make sure you schedule your areas that need the most work early in the week so you have more time to spend on those areas.

Hope it helps,

Stay Motivated,

Karen
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