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Weightlifting & Exercise/Questions Answered by Expert Charles Staley
| Subject | Date Asked |
| fat loss | 11/2/2009 |
| Q: I'm 14 y/o, 5'5 and 126 poundss. I've never worked out before, but i believe that this would be a ... A: First, you cannot measure your bodyfat online- not with any semblance of accuracy anyway.. Second, ... | |
| protein shakes | 8/26/2009 |
| Q: I have one easy question. I know that when you're trying to build muscle, you need protein. i wanted ... A: 1) Protein shakes are a convenience– not necessary by any means. 2) Vege protein is very low ... | |
| Not losing weight | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: Please offer me some advice! I have been dieting and exercising for months now. The most weight I ... A: Ahhh! Now we're getting somewhere Laurie! The two "substances" on your body that can be modified ... | |
| help! | 8/21/2009 |
| Q: my name is andrew magana. i am 18 years old and weigh 245 lbs. i am looking to lose weight. i just ... A: Unfortunately I've never used nor am I familiar with Sears exercise equipment! Sorry I can't be ... | |
| firming up | 8/19/2009 |
| Q: I have been working out at the gym for 10 weeks now.I wanted to loose 20# and firm up.I dont care ... A: The only options we have as human beings is to gain or lose muscle, and/or gain or lose fat. Really, ... | |
| Improving balance | 8/17/2009 |
| Q: Are there any exercises that I can do to improve my balance? I am 21 years old, I have not had any ... A: Physiologists tell us that balance, as a motor quality, is "set in stone" by age 12. That said, ... | |
| Workout routine for a 15-yr old boy | 8/16/2009 |
| Q: My name is Nick. I am wondering if you can help me come up with a workout routine that would have me ... A: Unfortunately, creating a training plan for your is beyond the scope of this free service. If I may ... | |
| muscle gain | 8/9/2009 |
| Q: ""Hi Charles, sorry to bother you. I was hoping you could help me. I'm 17 years old. I weigh 145 ... A: apologies for the delayed response! I wouldn't interrupt your sleep to eat. Other than that, if ... | |
| Sports Training | 8/6/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I'm a 14 year old and i play hockey and this upcoming year im joining a well trained hockey ... A: apologies for the delayed response! Unfortunately, Your request is beyond the scope of this free ... | |
| Shoulder Injury | 8/5/2009 |
| Q: I was doing bench press last week and when I did heavy weights without warming up, I felt a sharp ... A: apologies for the delayed response! Without face-to-face assessment and without a medical exam, ... | |
| circuits, reps, sets | 8/3/2009 |
| Q: I am confused. What excactly is a circuit a rep and a set. A: apologies for the delayed response! A rep is one repetition of an exercise. So for example, if you ... | |
| fat loss | 8/2/2009 |
| Q: this is akkshay .i m a model n actor .. i really need yr help.......as u know for modelling one ... A: apologies for the delayed response! Bodyfat deposition patterns vary from individual to individual— ... | |
| Exercising | 8/1/2009 |
| Q: I have been going to the gym to do spinning for about 3 years at 4 days a week starting at 5:30 am. ... A: apologies for the delayed response! Bodyweight and body composition are entirely different things. ... | |
| cardio | 7/31/2009 |
| Q: when is the best time to do cardio? and when you do cardio, do you only start burning fat once you ... A: One of the most enduring myths in fitness is that "cardio" (which can mean many things) is the ... | |
| after workout pain | 7/24/2009 |
| Q: I was working out shoulders and near the end i felt a sharp pain in my mid back. My friend tells me ... A: I'd have it checked out. What's the status of it currently? FYI, generally, arching your back "too ... | |
| At home weight loss. | 7/23/2009 |
| Q: Staley, by your profile you seem very educated on the subject of fitness, so hopefully you can help ... A: Hey John, thanks for your question! Pushups are fine, sit-ups are "OK" but don't really amount to a ... | |
| Becoming a certified personal trainer | 7/22/2009 |
| Q: I am an expert in the Import/Export Category -- specifically I give advice on sourcing from China ... A: Hank, quite often, specific gyms and/or specific gym chains require a specific certification. So if ... | |
| Becoming a certified personal trainer | 7/15/2009 |
| Q: I am an expert in the Import/Export Category -- specifically I give advice on sourcing from China ... A: There are a number of useful and/or reputable agencies actually, it kinda depends on what you're ... | |
| Exercise Bike | 7/13/2009 |
| Q: I get tired easily when i climb stairs or some other simple activities, so i bought an exercise bike ... A: The endurance you gain from any type of activity is specific to the activity you used to develop it- ... | |
| hernia | 7/11/2009 |
| Q: hey my name is jesse so as the subject says I lifted too heavy and pulled a hernia and even worse ... A: I think all you an do is resume whatever exercise program you were using after the six weeks are ... | |
| Hey | 7/9/2009 |
| Q: Hey, I'm not happy with my body 1 bit! I'm small, weak, and kinda chubby (I'm 13 about 4 foot 9 ... A: Listen, things will likely get better as you get older, but to have significant muscle, a six pack, ... | |
| running and weight lifting | 7/6/2009 |
| Q: I've heard that you can lose muscle from running - is that true? I run about 4 miles 5 days a week, ... A: It's not quick or easy to answer, but for now, let's just say "maybe." Any type of long-duration ... | |
| Staying motivated | 7/3/2009 |
| Q: Recently,I signed up at the local gym and I love it. I had an amazing session with a trainer and I ... A: Actually, it sounds like you ARE motivated! I think the main thing is to make sure you're getting ... | |
| Walking | 7/1/2009 |
| Q: Charles Can I get your expert opinion on my situation? I used to be gung ho, hit the weights three ... A: Any activity that you manage to do consistently is better than one you don't do consistently, so ... | |
| daily exercise routine | 6/30/2009 |
| Q: routine would be for me i'm not over weight or anything i just get tired really easily and i need ... A: I can't provide a program for you within the context of this service unfortunately. However if you'd ... | |
| lower abdominal exercises | 6/29/2009 |
| Q: I have been trying to get in shape, but I have trouble exercising my lower abs. when I do certain ... A: I'm certain your hips are not coming out of their sockets- this would be a medical emergency. Are ... | |
| The level of difficulty when working out | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: My family recently bought a work out machine and it does many different things to help the muscles ... A: Start out light- even if it's too light. With each repeat, add a small amount of additional ... | |
| Wight loss and training programs | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: Charles, I am 40 yrs old, 5'9" and weigh 225. I have recently begun to work out again with the goal ... A: I'd suggest a good, supervised resistance training program combined with a sound diet. Teaching you ... | |
| nutrition | 6/15/2009 |
| Q: i am trying to lose fat by lifting weights.since i started though, my appetite has increased a lot.i ... A: I'd suggest a good, supervised resistance training program combined with a sound diet. Teaching you ... | |
| Fat loss | 6/14/2009 |
| Q: I am 21 yr. old male, currently I am working over losing the fat content in my body I am having a ... A: I'd suggest a good, supervised resistance training program combined with a sound diet. Teaching you ... | |
| Running and changes in body shape | 6/10/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 41 year old female and I took up running last July. I'm 5'2" and I weigh 125 lbs. I run less ... A: And you'd be surprised how many questions like this I receive. The only way a change in exercise ... | |
| WEIGHTS | 6/4/2009 |
| Q: i heard that weight training burns way less calories than cardio, but when i do 20 min. of weights ... A: In truth, resistance training probably burns more calories than aerobic exercise, because it results ... | |
| Exercise | 5/22/2009 |
| Q: I am in need of a way to exerscise that will keep me motivated, fit, and healthy. I play volleyball ... A: Nothing wrong with biking and rollerblading- I'd do these if you like them. Often, being a member of ... | |
| my plan | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: hi i was wondering why i wasnt able to lose weight i joined weight watchers and workout 5 times a ... A: What your asking though, isn't a question, it's a request for an education, which is beyond the ... | |
| Please help me | 5/15/2009 |
| Q: I'm 17 years old,5'1, and weigh around 200 pounds. I want to lose at least 10 or 20 pounds and I ... A: What your asking though, isn't a question, it's a request for an education, which is beyond the ... | |
| Shifting Weight | 5/13/2009 |
| Q: I need help finding a work out that will allow me to shift my weight in my stomach and love-handles ... A: Alisha you crazy woman! You can't "shift" weight! OK, seriously, here's what very few people ... | |
| Workouts | 5/9/2009 |
| Q: I'm fifty-three been working out with weights about 30 years and I'm getting back to basics. Bench ... A: Scott, if it was me, I'd probably be squatting. I have to recommend you get a medical perspective on ... | |
| 30 min routine | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: if i only have 30min a day/5 days a wk. split routine. can i see results with.... 10 min cardio, 10 ... A: Hey Darlene 1) Cardio is not more effective- this is a myth. Better than laying on the coach of ... | |
| 30 min routine | 5/4/2009 |
| Q: if i only have 30min a day/5 days a wk. split routine. can i see results with.... 10 min cardio, 10 ... A: Honestly, very hard to answer this. There are a number of approaches that can/will work. Is weight ... | |
| Workouts | 4/30/2009 |
| Q: I'm fifty-three been working out with weights about 30 years and I'm getting back to basics. Bench ... A: Unfortunately, without knowing more details about you knee it's very difficult for me to advise you ... | |
| weightloss | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: my name is Daniel, im 5'8 188 lbs, im trieng to lose weight and become more muscular. I was ... A: To answer the question "how does one go about losing weight?" would require me to furnish you with a ... | |
| weight lifting | 4/29/2009 |
| Q: Can u help I'm 33 years old 6ft 225pds am I to old to start body building? Would I have the same ... A: No you're not too old No, you would not have the same results as if you were 20 generally, highly ... | |
| Push Ups (beginner) | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm in my early 30's and want to become more physically fit. I don't want to gain bulk just want to ... A: There are many, many approaches that can be used, but I wouldn't train pushups more than about 3 ... | |
| body fitness | 4/28/2009 |
| Q: i gain all my fat on the upper body why is this?and how can i proportion this out with exercise?2 A: Everyone has a different pattern of storing bodyfat. The leaner you can get through physical ... | |
| Treadmill | 4/27/2009 |
| Q: Charles I have hit a plateau. I am cutting calories and fat, and I WAS running 45 minutes three days ... A: Generally speaking, anytime you can increase intensity (read: "speed" in the case of running), which ... | |
| Push Ups (beginner) | 4/26/2009 |
| Q: I'm in my early 30's and want to become more physically fit. I don't want to gain bulk just want to ... A: I can help you with that. Do I take it that your goal is to be able to do a large number of pushups ... | |
| your opinion needed... | 4/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a 26 year old man in need of your expert opinion. Are push-ups and sit-ups enough for a defined ... A: OK, a few things: 1) Provided that you're genetics are adequate and you have a great diet, you ... | |
| Exercises for bigger thieghs & butt? | 4/20/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering what are the best exercises to do to get bigger thighs & a rounder butt? I'm ... A: I'd suggest learning how to properly squat and deadlift. Simple as that. As far as ... | |
| 6 pack abs | 4/18/2009 |
| Q: ! Im going to try to make this as quick and straight to the point ass possible. Recently I lost ... A: Looking at your photo, I'd just recommend hard weight training, a little moderate cardio on off ... | |
| How to lose love handles fast | 4/17/2009 |
| Q: My name is Julian and I've been eating healthy and keeping in shape for several years. I don't eat ... A: Julian, with the low amount of protein you're eating and the high reps you're doing, it'll be hard ... | |
| skinny elbows | 4/8/2009 |
| Q: i'm quite embarrased about my elbows because i am quite underweight and if you look at my arm from ... A: In terms of exercises, you could do pullups/chinups and pushups, however, you'll need to gain some ... | |
| hi there | 4/7/2009 |
| Q: I'm 20 yrs old, 6'2'', 163 lbs. Very tall and very slim. I want to build build muscle in my buttocks ... A: Unfortunately,your queries are beyond the scope of this service, which is to answer questions, not ... | |
| Opinion for joining gym!! | 4/6/2009 |
| Q: .. My age is 23. I have a habit of swinging at home since many years. That has created a problem for ... A: I think you'll have to rely on your doctor's advice here- if you've got a medical condition, it ... | |
| re: testosterone | 4/3/2009 |
| Q: first, I must say your EDT program is truly amazing. I've been on it for two weeks and I've already ... A: Although there's a kernal of truth in that I wouldn't stress about the time window honestly- my ... | |
| excersize stretch marks? | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I'm 16, and workout regularly. I weigh 105 lbs, and I've never been over 110. However, I've ... A: Ah, gotcha. Sorry I can't be more helpful- might be worth checking with a dermatologist. Stretch ... | |
| excersize stretch marks? | 3/31/2009 |
| Q: I'm 16, and workout regularly. I weigh 105 lbs, and I've never been over 110. However, I've ... A: Generally, stretch-marks come from rapid weight-gain (or better put, size gain)- as you can probably ... | |
| Gaining Inches?? | 3/28/2009 |
| Q: I am 21, In the last 2 months I have been exercising daily in hope that I would slim down and tone ... A: If you're exercising more and getting bigger, it's because 1) you're also eating more than you were ... | |
| Weight loss (slimming vs building muscle?) | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: I recently started working out (about 5 weeks ago) and eating healthy while cutting my calorie ... A: OK- I get hundreds of questions very similar to this one. The almost universal fear that women have ... | |
| I need muscle | 3/26/2009 |
| Q: Hey I am 14 and I have been trying to work out everyday or 4 times a week. My sister was a personol ... A: Unfortunately, the purpose of this service is to answers to question,s not to provide an education. ... | |
| Regarding Weight Loss | 3/19/2009 |
| Q: I am 24years,5"8 and weigh 64-65 kilos.I used to be 80 kilos 7 months back and through ... A: I think what you really need to do is learn as much as you can about training and nutrition— this ... | |
| Cardio Worout Length | 3/17/2009 |
| Q: I recently read that if you do cardio more than 40 minutes at a time, you will start burning muscle ... A: as much as I'm not a cardio fan per se, I think if you limit it to 45 mins you'll be fine. It also ... | |
| Losing Last Bit Of Bodyfat | 3/16/2009 |
| Q: I'm 64 and over the past 9 months lost weight, 236-177, using an exercise bike an hour a day and ... A: I certainly think you've made great progress thus far! Sometimes abdominal size isn't due to excess ... | |
| soocer training | 3/11/2009 |
| Q: i am 16 male .i want to be pro soccer player.i am 70 kilo gram.my tall is 175.i have some fat in ... A: I think the best way to have the body of a soccer player is to BE a soccer player. I cannot give you ... | |
| Fitness Health | 3/10/2009 |
| Q: Because everyone has different lifestyles and environments that affect their health, and it is ... A: which is a bit difficult to answer. However, I'd say that if you're generally active and eat well, ... | |
| RE-VISTED QUESTION ON PUMPING IRON | 3/7/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: why does it take a couple of days to be sore after ... A: Some people get sore later the same day, other get sore the next day, while still others don't get ... | |
| Starting a plan? | 3/6/2009 |
| Q: I am a 21 year old male about 150 pounds and have recently started to 'actually' take care of my ... A: Listen, there's a learning curve you'll need to navigate— it's not something I can help you ... | |
| help | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: i have a question what can i do if i want to become stronger and agile with my movements because ... A: Chris, if you're seeking advice from a well-respected expert, it'll help if you use occasional ... | |
| Permenent love handles | 2/28/2009 |
| Q: I have developed permanent love handles by picking heavy weights in dumbbell side bends. It has ... A: Muscle gained from performing a specific exercise isn't permanent- it'll go away once you stop doing ... | |
| weightloss | 2/26/2009 |
| Q: my name is Daniel, im 5'8 188 lbs, im trieng to lose weight and become more muscular. I was ... A: Unfortunately, it's not possible to get bigger and smaller at the same time, so I think I'm a bit ... | |
| weight lifting and improving athleticism | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: hey i have to do a senior project for my school and i chose to do mine on how weight lifting and ... A: I'm afraid however, that it's a bit vague and probably beyond the scope of this format. I'm not sure ... | |
| fat loss and muscle gain | 2/23/2009 |
| Q: I am a senior male 71 years weight 156lbs waist 37". I have a pair body fat scales which say I have ... A: Those scales are notoriously inaccurate, but a 37" waist is probably a bit high for 156lbs. IF ... | |
| Creatine.. | 2/21/2009 |
| Q: Hey! i am a 17 year old boy, who until 4 months ago were very serious about my basketball career. ... A: Creatine is good to take— it's not at all dangerous (it's already in many foods you eat), but your ... | |
| exercise routine | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: Can you tell me how much time people are supposed to spend working their abs? Is it possible to ... A: There is no absolute answer to how much time you "should" spend working your abs— for example, I ... | |
| weight lifting | 2/20/2009 |
| Q: I am a thirteen year old boy and I was wanting to know how much I should be able to squat? I'm 6 ... A: Hey John, thanks for the question! Listen, there are no "shoulds." This all depends on your goals, ... | |
| health | 2/19/2009 |
| Q: i have been working out regularly for about 5 years with great gains in strength and size and had ... A: Hey Todd, thanks for the question! Exercise/training creates an additional challenge for your ... | |
| 'regular' vs HIIT | 2/17/2009 |
| Q: Charles Last year my fitness/weight loss program was a 45 minute slow jog every am on the ... A: ~ Interval training is indeed superior, ASSUMING you can recover from it. If what you've been doing ... | |
| Muscle Failure | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: Hello when i am lifting weights should i go to failure on every set and after i finsh my workout i ... A: What DOES matter is that you do more than you're accustomed to doing, which means that you'll have ... | |
| how to get good weight in my legs | 2/16/2009 |
| Q: i have very skinny legs which i don't like to expose.am well built up on the upper. i really need ... A: Listen, I think what you need is to educate yourself on resistance training and nutrition— I ... | |
| Hello, | 2/11/2009 |
| Q: My name is Alexandra and I want to know how to get flat abs within three months. I'm 14 yrs old and ... A: Hey Alexandra, thanks for your question! BTW my daughter looks much lighter than what she actually ... | |
| Nausea when exercising! | 2/8/2009 |
| Q: I have a problem that i realized about myself recently. Firstly, its been a long time since i was ... A: Sometimes people become naseaus because of lactic acid buildup from intense exercise- you might be ... | |
| Dumbells Exercise | 2/6/2009 |
| Q: I am 23 years old. I rarely work out, but i decided to work out periodically because i am now over ... A: Listen, I can't teach you how to resistance-train in a single e-mail unfortunately. You might ... | |
| Heart Rate | 2/2/2009 |
| Q: Staley i'm doing a project for my biology class and my partner and I are on the subject of how your ... A: sorry for the delay in answering. I'm probably ill-qualified to answer this, but I'll give my ... | |
| Build Shoulders and chest | 1/31/2009 |
| Q: I am 16, weigh 67 kilos and am 6' I need to build up my chest and broaden my shoulders my upper body ... A: Hey TJ, thanks for your question! OK look, you have to learn about how to train and how to eat. ... | |
| football/wrestling/weight lifting | 1/30/2009 |
| Q: m i need a serious 6 day frre weight work out...i clean and jerk.....squat,front squat, dead lift, ... A: Hey Gunner, thanks for your question! OK look, you have to learn about how to train and how to eat. ... | |
| post pot belly | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: It took me several months to get rid of my pot belly by cardio and callistenics. I did 30 minutes ... A: It's nearly impossible for me to answer it though, because with your description, I have no idea how ... | |
| night exercising | 1/28/2009 |
| Q: I am a 29 year old female and a mother of a one year old boy. My height is 165cm and weighing 66kg. ... A: Nazrina, it's a bit probelematic to use weight as a way to measure progress, since bodyweight ... | |
| weightlifting for Junior High kids | 1/26/2009 |
| Q: I would like to know what guidelines are out there for JrHigh school weightlifting? Such as weights ... A: Your go-to guy for this topic is Brian Grasso of the International Youth Conditioning Association. ... | |
| weightlifting routines | 1/25/2009 |
| Q: Staley, I am a 17 year old boy who is 5'6' and weighs 130 pounds. I want to gain muscle ... A: Hey Alex! OK, you've got a bit of a learning curve to work through, which will be more extensive ... | |
| can you help | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I weigh 138lbs. ht is 5'4 1/2. I would like to know if you can tell me what exercises I could do to ... A: Ok gotcha. Listen, I think this is just your basic structure. Listing is very unlikely to make your ... | |
| strength gain without weight gain. | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I am 58, 5'11' and 180. I would like to get into some serious weightlifting and circuit machine ... A: Howard, you're presumably going to be eating something after you train, and that meal will likely ... | |
| night exercising | 1/22/2009 |
| Q: I am a 29 year old female and a mother of a one year old boy. My height is 165cm and weighing 66kg. ... A: I'm confused- are you trying to look better or weigh less? Also, if that's all you're eating each ... | |
| Achilles Tendon | 1/19/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 56 year old over weight white male who recently joined a fitness center after many years of ... A: I'd be cautious about it if only because I've seen torn achilles tendons and you don't want that ... | |
| strength gain without weight gain. | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: I am 58, 5'11' and 180. I would like to get into some serious weightlifting and circuit machine ... A: NAC is questionable at best BCAA's and Glumaine may be helpful but are certainly not necessary ... | |
| wg lighting after abdominal surgery | 1/18/2009 |
| Q: My husband had to have emergency surgery twice over a year ago. During the surgeries his core ... A: Well instinctively you'd think he'd be less safe after abdominal surgery, but his incision site is ... | |
| Bulking up | 1/14/2009 |
| Q: Hey Charles. Im sure you get this question alot. How would I bulk up? I am 20 years old, 5'11, 150 ... A: As it so happens, I just wrote an article on the subject: ... | |
| Cardio and Strength training | 1/12/2009 |
| Q: I'm 30, my height is 5-11 and I weigh around 240 pounds. I've worked out on and off for years. ... A: Listen, there's a bit of a learning curve in this for you, so let me make a suggestion if I may: ... | |
| Area to the side of breast | 1/11/2009 |
| Q: I am age 56, female. I am in relatively good shape. I exercise and watch my weight but no matter ... A: OK, here's the scoop on pesky bodyfat accumulation;-) 1) Everyone has a particular deposition ... | |
| core | 1/10/2009 |
| Q: hey, im a fourteen year old girl and im hoping to make my varsity high school soccer team. I have 9% ... A: OK, gotcha! Well two things to think about, and forgive me for not directly giving you the answer ... | |
| core | 1/8/2009 |
| Q: hey, im a fourteen year old girl and im hoping to make my varsity high school soccer team. I have 9% ... A: Well first, just as an exercise for you, let me ask: are you sure your core isn't strong enough ... | |
| healthy dieting | 1/7/2009 |
| Q: me and my friend want to get ripped but mostly 6 packs were both 18 he weighs 165 and i weigh 155 ... A: You guys are too small to be working on 6 packs. If you have too much fat to see your abs at 155, ... | |
| Questions about program. | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: I have several questions for you concerning my diet and weight training program. In August, I was ... A: looks like you've done well so far. I tend to prefer "Whole body" training which emphasizes ... | |
| six-pack | 1/5/2009 |
| Q: i'm 14 and i would really like a 6-pack. I am about 8 stone and am of meduim size, i am also quite ... A: Shaan, a 6-pack is a byproduct of having a lot of muscle and very little fat. I'd educate yourself ... | |
| Cardio | 1/3/2009 |
| Q: How many days a week should you do cardio for MAXIMUM fat burning results & how long should you go ... A: I'd say 0 days a week. Riding a stationary bike (aside from being boring as hell) is one of the ... | |
| Flexibility for martial arts - split | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I'm 23 y/o, and have been doing Hatha Yoga, martial arts, and weight training for 6 years now. In ... A: Hey Rick! Listen, you're basic training plan looks good, and squats shouldn't adversely affect your ... | |
| weight training | 12/31/2008 |
| Q: I am 36 years old, 5 feet 9 inches and my weight ranges from 164-168 lbs. I want to weigh between ... A: OK let's see if we can get to the bottom of this.... First, it's very common (almost a guarantee) ... | |
| Weightloss/bad habits | 12/29/2008 |
| Q: Well, I have unwanted extra fat around my stomach, and all along the back of my legs. When I weigh ... A: Looks like your level is physical activity is pretty good, which leads me to ask you about your ... | |
| Weightloss/bad habits | 12/28/2008 |
| Q: Well, I have unwanted extra fat around my stomach, and all along the back of my legs. When I weigh ... A: OK, about fat: I'm going to try to teach you something that almost NO 13-year old girls understand. ... | |
| pecks | 12/24/2008 |
| Q: ok well i am a high school football and baseball player. i workout and run 5-6 days a week. and i do ... A: Matt, what's your bodyfat percentage? Everyone has a unique pattern of storing fat— some people ... | |
| 8 pack | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: I am a 21 year old male. I'm about 5'10 and weight 145lbs. at 10% body weight. I have a six pack and ... A: Tony, if you get bigger, some of that weight will be fat, which means your abs will be less visible, ... | |
| Filler excerises | 12/19/2008 |
| Q: Hey Charles. To keep it short, I was wondering if there was any kind of excerise that I could to ... A: How about pushups, sit-ups, pull-ups, jumps, sprints, lunges... Hope that helps I'd also like to ... | |
| gain weight | 12/15/2008 |
| Q: Hey, im 18, 5' 6.5" and 109 pounds. I've recently started on my quest to gain weight, my goal is ... A: I get this type of question a lot so I wrote an article about it- you're the first to see it, enjoy! ... | |
| biceps/triceps | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: what are (if any) the pros and cons of working out you biceps and triceps on the same day A: Hey Alex, great question. I think there are mostly pro's and few cons. The main "pro" is, I prefer ... | |
| exercise question | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I am a man in need of your advice. I do a daily workout and diet. I need a good exercise or 2 for my ... A: Art, aerobic exercise (besides being boring and painful) isn't very effective for fat burning at ... | |
| exercise question | 10/27/2008 |
| Q: I am a man in need of your advice. I do a daily workout and diet. I need a good exercise or 2 for my ... A: Almost all ab exercises sufficiently stress the lower abs as well as the upper abs, if for no other ... | |
| Home Gym | 10/25/2008 |
| Q: I am looking to purchase a Bowflex home gym. The problem I'm having is that I can't decide which one ... A: Can you tell me a little more about how much experience (if any) you have with resistance training? ... | |
| weight loss? | 10/20/2008 |
| Q: im just curious but the past week ive walked 20 mile and the following week i have walked 11 miles, ... A: A little tough to say from a distance, and I'm not sure how much you've gained, but here are a few ... | |
| chest | 10/19/2008 |
| Q: I want to get my chest more muscular by workingout without weights. What can I do? Do pushups help? ... A: Pushups and dips will both help to develop the chest and shoulders somewhat, but you really do need ... | |
| pitching | 10/16/2008 |
| Q: my question for you is i played baseball in high school and had to stop playing the summer after my ... A: Listen, w/o knowing your actual diagnosis, there's no way I could answer that from a distance, but ... | |
| bodybuilding | 10/15/2008 |
| Q: i am working on my chest ,in general what is the best training plan and and how to fill the chest ... A: Pushups are about the only thing you can do w/o weights, but bench presses and dumbbell bench ... | |
| ice skating workout? | 10/14/2008 |
| Q: Charles With winter coming I plan on moving my workouts indoors to my treadmill. I am making slow ... A: Whether you're walking/swimming/skating/rowing/weightlifting/etc it's more effective to train ... | |
| Beginning Cardio | 10/9/2008 |
| Q: I used to work out a lot and was in great shape (I was 5'4 and 115 pounds), but due to 4 years of ... A: OK. There are number of ways you can go about this, but they key thing is to be intense enough to ... | |
| treadmill incline | 10/1/2008 |
| Q: I recently started walking on my treadmill. It is an older machine. It does have a power incline ... A: Ruth, I don't know much about you & your background- could you perhaps fill me in? Age, health, ... | |
| weight gain | 9/28/2008 |
| Q: I am tall (6'5") and pretty skinny (155lbs) and 18 years old. I am looking for the fastest and ... A: First, just as a personal anecdote, at 18 I was 140 at 6-1; today 210 at 6-1. Todd, you'll need to ... | |
| Weight loss/weightlefting question | 9/27/2008 |
| Q: how are you doing, my name is Chris, my question is i been dieting up and down for awhile sense ... A: Honestly I don't use of acknowledge the term "tone," since muscle can only increase or decrease. I'd ... | |
| hello | 9/26/2008 |
| Q: my name is Will, i am 27. i weigh 11.8 and highet is 5.10. i have been going to the gym for a few ... A: We DO have great programs, but in my opinion, motivation comes from mindset. Do me a favor and have ... | |
| Muscle toning | 9/21/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 17 year old female teen. I've been playing tennis for 4 years now. For the past 3-8 months, ... A: I am afraid however, that you might not like my answer- there are no exercises to reduce the size of ... | |
| exercise | 9/20/2008 |
| Q: I train 4-5 days a week in the gym with weightlifting and cardiovascular exercise. I've been doing ... A: Hey Wayne, thanks for your question! Depends on a host of factors, but I'd guess between 2-3 weeks. ... | |
| advice on working out | 9/19/2008 |
| Q: !!! and another question when you work out do you intend to loose your breast size ! please let me ... A: OK... Breasts are composed of fat. When you get leaner, you lose fat from all parts of your body, ... | |
| Gaining Weight | 9/9/2008 |
| Q: My names Josh, Im 17, 6"2' with a slim build, i have always been active n try to take part in sports ... A: Hey Josh, thanks for your question. Just as a bit of background, at 17 I weighed 138 at 6-2. Today ... | |
| weight training | 9/6/2008 |
| Q: I have been lifting weights and doing exercise for a month now. I keep on a strict diet fruits ... A: Creatine is good to take, however it'll only work if you're training hard and eating well. I'd also ... | |
| advice please. | 9/5/2008 |
| Q: I need some advice. I want to add a little muscle mass to my upper body. All I have to use is free ... A: .. Well as it urns out, you're in luck, because all you NEED is free weights. However, there's a ... | |
| I need help to reach my fitness goal | 8/29/2008 |
| Q: My name is Juan and I am in the process of a body transformation which involves live accountability ... A: Hey Juan! Well, I'm going to give you what you might think is an unexpected answer... In my ... | |
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Charles can answer questions related to any of the following areas; general fitness, athletics, weight training, strength sports, personal trainers, personal training, health and wellness, weight/fat loss, and bodybuilding.
Experience
His colleagues call him an iconoclast, a visionary, a rule-breaker. His clients call him "The Secret Weapon" for his ability to see what other coaches miss. Charles calls himself a "geek" who struggled in Phys Ed throughout school. Whatever you call him, Charles' methods are ahead of their time and quickly produce serious results. His counter-intuitive approach and self-effacing demeanor have lead to appearances on NBC's The TODAY Show and The CBS Early Show. Charles has worked with a myriad of high profile clients from Olympic and professional athlete's to business professionals and laymen in reaching their fitness goals. Currently, Charles competes in Olympic-style weightlifting on the master's circuit, with a goal of qualifying for the 2009 Master's World Championships in Sydney, Australia
Organizations
ISSA
Publications
Over 1000 published articles, and numerous TV and Radio Appearances
Education/Credentials
B.Sc Sport Sociology, University of New York Albany
Master of Sport Sciences (MSS) from the ISSA
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