| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Chest | 11/18/2009 |
Q: I’m 17 year old and 5’4” tall boy. My weight is 60 kg(133 lbs), body fat 17.54%, which I heard is ...
A: Najmul, As much as we HATE the way out bodies deposit fat -- we have NO CONTROL over that at all. ...
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| calves | 11/16/2009 |
Q: Ten yrs. ago I had calf implants but now want to take them out due to a seroma in one leg which is ...
A: Alexa, This is really a question you need to ask of a surgeon. I am sure they would answer your ...
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| training | 11/16/2009 |
Q: i m of 18 can i start weight training weight:53kg heiht:5'4"
A: Lalit, You certainly can. I caution you to start slowly. Don't try to go too heavy too soon. Make ...
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| exercise and calories | 11/14/2009 |
Q: My question is simple. Im 44, female, 5'7" and need to lose 100 lbs. This is my plan. Im eating 1500 ...
A: Sandie, You don't want to eat the number of calories you burn nor even half of what you burn. That ...
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| thighs | 11/13/2009 |
Q: im a 17 year old girl... I used to be anarexic , but i recovered about a year ago. I am still very ...
A: Anna, I'm proud of you recovering from Anorexia!!! Well done. You probably need to tighten the ...
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| Motivation | 11/11/2009 |
Q: ok im 16 right now and im 5'2" and 98 lbs. im basically just starting to exercise and build more ...
A: Veronica, Motivation has to come from within. There are many books out on the subject and I suggest ...
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| Treadmill Running | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I have been running on a treadmill for quite some time now. I just got a new used treadmill and have ...
A: Angela, I can think of several possibilities. #1. There may be a difference between the suspension ...
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| dumbbells | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I’m 17 and 5’4” (which is definitely short for my age). I haven’t hit my growth spurt yet. Will I ...
A: Hakim, This is a very complicated question. Let's see what I can do to help you. In the first ...
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| weight lifting | 11/9/2009 |
Q: the question is that is their any side effect of using Mega Mass for nutritional purpose.And also ...
A: Arjun, To answer your first question. I know nothing about the Mega Mass besides it is a Wieder ...
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| jogging | 11/8/2009 |
Q: i recently heard about water therapy and its good effect and that it should be done 1st thing in the ...
A: Sibu Chacko, I am not familiar with a water therapy specifically. I know the benefits of drinking ...
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| overall exercise routine | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I am a 42 yr old woman. I am 5'5 and weigh approximately 150 lb. I strength train 4 days/wk during ...
A: April, It is a good routine if you like going to the gym every day. But I see there are time ...
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| Weight Loss | 11/6/2009 |
Q: How can I speed up weight loss? I weight 135 pounds and I am 5'4. I have already lost 13, so I have ...
A: Claire, Your weight goes up and down from fluid fluxuations depending on what you ate. Then also ...
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| fitness | 11/4/2009 |
Q: I have been very active my whole life. I work out usually 6 days a week. 3 days I do strength ...
A: Ken, Let's see if I can take your questions one at a time. YourFirst, you suggest lift 3x and ...
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| fat loss | 11/3/2009 |
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: Lynn, I know it can feel like you are overwhelmed with an issue like your weight. You can't get ...
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| Weights or cardio? | 11/3/2009 |
Q: Hope your day has been going great. I just wanted to ask you a quick question about what I should be ...
A: Joanne, I believe the way to permanent fat loss comes with lifting and diet. Clean up the food you ...
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| help plz | 11/3/2009 |
Q: so i started to work out and i started to also work out with a friend. she is really obsessed with ...
A: This web site has some of the exercises you can do. It gives descriptions and in some cases there ...
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| 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: Lynn, The first thing I need to tell you is that you have to keep eating. don't stop eating because ...
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| fitness | 11/2/2009 |
Q: I have been very active my whole life. I work out usually 6 days a week. 3 days I do strength ...
A: Ken, You have several questions there. That's great and your information is super. You are ...
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| help plz | 11/2/2009 |
Q: so i started to work out and i started to also work out with a friend. she is really obsessed with ...
A: The only cat like moves I know of are stretches. While extremely good for you they will not burn ...
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| physique | 10/30/2009 |
Q: Based on your knowledge Mrs.Sullivan on body building.Which supplement would you say is better to ...
A: Mike, I cannot speak to the product by Gaspari but let me tell you about my experiences with ...
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| muscular arms and shoulders | 10/28/2009 |
Q: I have 2 questions regarding excersise and training: First of all I am about 5 foot 4 and I weigh ...
A: Abbey, I do remember the weights you described. I used to have some like it. I think you are not ...
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| muscular arms and shoulders | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I have 2 questions regarding excersise and training: First of all I am about 5 foot 4 and I weigh ...
A: Abbey, The one issue we haven't approached here is your diet. How do you eat? Are you actively ...
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| increase sets or days? | 10/26/2009 |
Q: Sullivan, I'm a 29-year-old male in good but not great physical shape, who's been doing cardio and ...
A: I vote for A! Doing 3 sets and only working each muscle group 2x a week will give you plenty of ...
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| HIIT/ Fat Loss | 10/24/2009 |
Q: Hit name is Ken. I've been searching the net about this whole HIIT concept and constructed a lil ...
A: Ken, I still am not sure how long the total exercise time it. 45+5x60+20x === 7x5 ==== 35 ...
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| HIIT/ Fat Loss | 10/24/2009 |
Q: Hit name is Ken. I've been searching the net about this whole HIIT concept and constructed a lil ...
A: Ken, Several things come to mind as I read the breakdown of your training. Have you exercised ...
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| rib cage | 10/23/2009 |
Q: how to increase my stamina upto highest level.
A: Kamal, you can ask me multiple questions in one entry. As I understand you are trying to gain ...
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| Leg raises - causes popping? | 10/22/2009 |
Q: Here's hoping you can provide some advice. During some of my workout classes, we do ab work on the ...
A: Serena, I don't know that this is a bad thing and it is just from the way you were put together on ...
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| upper body imbalance | 10/21/2009 |
Q: I am very impressed by your profile and would like your assistance please..I am a 20 year old ...
A: Fatima, Thank you for your lovely comments. It is obvious that your food intake is right on....I ...
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| Settle an argument | 10/20/2009 |
Q: Karen My husband and I are having a disagreement over our respective exercise programs. He has done ...
A: Sue, I see that you are both at polar ends of the scale. You can bring it in toward the middle a ...
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| Dumbbells | 10/15/2009 |
Q: Can you get the same results from using dumbbells as other forms of weight training equipment? How ...
A: Warren, I think that is a very good example of how dumbells work you harder because of how the ...
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| Toning and thesholds | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure how to ask this without it sounding either oversimplified or contorted. For the last ...
A: Chuck, I commend you on doing this in a reasonable, well designed manner. You aren't going nuts ...
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| weight loss and weight lifting | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I need to lose fat, and to do this i'm willing to run 30 min. every day, and i'm currently also ...
A: Jamal, Eating doesn't make us fat. Our food choices make us fat. When you eat you need to remember ...
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| Dumbbells | 10/14/2009 |
Q: Can you get the same results from using dumbbells as other forms of weight training equipment? How ...
A: Warren, Yes you can get the same results from dumbells. Actually, I like using them more because ...
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| Perhaps a dumb question | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I am trying to lose weight. I feel pretty confident I have built plenty of muscle, but my body ...
A: James, Amen to that cook idea Brother!!!!! I try to cook things over the weekend or on my days off ...
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| weightloss | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I am wondering what you would suggest in terms of an exercise schedule. Would it be dangerous for me ...
A: Carly, Start to walk!!! Start with a 20 minute walk about 3 days a week. Then when that feels ...
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| Perhaps a dumb question | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I am trying to lose weight. I feel pretty confident I have built plenty of muscle, but my body ...
A: James, This kind of thought process is what drives us to run AWAY from a weight loss routine. You ...
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| Perhaps a dumb question | 10/8/2009 |
Q: I am trying to lose weight. I feel pretty confident I have built plenty of muscle, but my body ...
A: James. Calories are energy.....when we take in more calories than we burn then you do not lose ...
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| Building Musle | 10/6/2009 |
Q: my name is Ciaran, I'm 31 years of age I'm 5 foot seven inches tall (not the biggest of guys, lol) ...
A: Ciaran, We need to talk about your food intake first. Please give me a workup of the food you eat ...
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| Got a running questions for you. | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I am joining the army and need a little help with my running. What is the best way to build up your ...
A: I would try to go longer each day. Perhaps you need to slow your pace at first. Especially if you ...
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| Bulk/definition | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I am 61 year old male, 6' tall, 175 pounds and in pretty good condition. I walk 2-3 miles/day. I ...
A: Chas, Yes, moderate weight is what you want to do. Also, do 10-12 reps and make sure your form is ...
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| One-Dumbell Workouts | 10/1/2009 |
Q: I'm a young guy who wants to start building muscle. Due to financial circumstances I'm not yet able ...
A: This web site is a good place to start. http://sparkpeople.com/myspark/ex/all_exercises.aspYou will ...
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| running after trainning | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I am 24 years 184cm tall and 83 kg bf% 25. i changed my diet and workout plan i train 6 days a week ...
A: Mohamed, Wow! good plan. I think you should add a little protein to dinner. The 4 slices of toast ...
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| weightlifting | 9/25/2009 |
Q: my name is luis i just joined a gym and ive gotten pointers on how to break it down in to sections ...
A: Luis, Those people who helped you understand how to lift should have told you you need to allow a ...
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| Weight Loss & Toning | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I am 50 years old, 5' 2" and weigh approx 230 lbs. I had lost about 70 lbs 10 years ago, but it's ...
A: Nancy, I hear you sweetheart!!!! I am 54 and long gone are the days of 10 years ago and where we ...
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| Losing Weight | 9/21/2009 |
Q: Im about 210 pounds, a stay at home mother of three and so tired of gaining weight! Im wondering ...
A: Koesha, First thing I would do is stop looking over the internet. The information there is ...
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| warming up in weight training | 9/21/2009 |
Q: First off, thank you for your time and expertise. What you would recommend I do to warm up when ...
A: Eric, The cardio set will get the blood moving and then a little stretching is a good idea. Now, if ...
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| Break From Training | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I'm 18 years old and have been weight training for about a year and a half. For about a month or ...
A: Ben, Yes, I thought you can cut the carb (oatmeal) out in the afternoon snack because it is a ...
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| Break From Training | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I'm 18 years old and have been weight training for about a year and a half. For about a month or ...
A: Ben, I think your diet is ok for bulking up phase. I think you might cut out the oatmeal in the ...
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| height increase | 9/21/2009 |
Q: Sir am an indian.My age is 22 and am a female.my height is 4"11" and b'coz of this everyone teases ...
A: Minal, Height is a genetic thing and once you are at 22 you have probably grown all you can. BUT ...
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| warming up in weight training | 9/20/2009 |
Q: First off, thank you for your time and expertise. What you would recommend I do to warm up when ...
A: Eric, Walking on a treadmill for 10 minutes is enough warm up for the body before you start to lift. ...
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| upper body exercises | 9/20/2009 |
Q: My upper body has now become heavier/wider than my lower body (the woman's wide back syndrome). I ...
A: jr, you might lighten up on the protein and add lots and lots of veggies. Then on your workouts ...
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| Trouble Losing Fat and Building Muscle | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I am trying to lose fat and build muscle, but I've been having trouble. I drink plenty of water each ...
A: Aaden Try to get into vegetables -- raw is good. I know it seems harder but they come in their own ...
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| abs and arms | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I have no much body fat, my weight is average or ideal but i wanna get six pack abs. I have a very ...
A: Sorry I missed the tricep question. tricep rows with band, tricep lifts, tricep dips on bench, ...
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| Trouble Losing Fat and Building Muscle | 9/17/2009 |
Q: I am trying to lose fat and build muscle, but I've been having trouble. I drink plenty of water each ...
A: Keep drinking and Try sugar free lozenges for the feeling on the tongue. Also, didn't your doctor ...
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| Trouble Losing Fat and Building Muscle | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I am trying to lose fat and build muscle, but I've been having trouble. I drink plenty of water each ...
A: Aaden, The first red flag I see here is your mention of constant thirst. 8-12 should not leave you ...
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| abs and arms | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I have no much body fat, my weight is average or ideal but i wanna get six pack abs. I have a very ...
A: Mido, Concerning 6 pack the MAGIC comes in doing repetitioins of ab crunches in all sorts of ways. ...
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| pre and post workout drinks | 9/16/2009 |
Q: Karen, I don't want to take whey protein or any supplements. i want to be all natural. so what ...
A: Mohamed, I believe you should drink water before a workout. The natural approach is to get your ...
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| losing weight- Impact on muscles | 9/16/2009 |
Q: I’ve decided to lose weight for basketball in order to improve my speed, quickness, and such, but I ...
A: Joe, Right. don't be hungry. You can and should eat vegetables. Stay away from processed foods, ...
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| upper body exercises | 9/15/2009 |
Q: My upper body has now become heavier/wider than my lower body (the woman's wide back syndrome). I ...
A: jr, can you tell me what exercises you have been doing for upper and lower body? How many sets and ...
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| Reduce body fats continued | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I am very happy for your fast response and your support. I want to tell you that I stopped diet as I ...
A: Mohumed, The transversus abdominus is the muscle in the belly that runs from your belly button to ...
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| losing weight- Impact on muscles | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I’ve decided to lose weight for basketball in order to improve my speed, quickness, and such, but I ...
A: Joe, Yes, working the muscles should keep your muscles from losing ground. You will want to watch ...
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| Reduce body fats continued | 9/14/2009 |
Q: I am very happy for your fast response and your support. I want to tell you that I stopped diet as I ...
A: Mohamed, I have found this great web site that gives you tons of information on dates. ...
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| reduce body fats | 9/14/2009 |
Q: i am 24 years old i am 184cm and 83kg bf%24.1 (with omron scale 510). sometimes when i wake up i get ...
A: Mohamed, Boy! I wish all of my clients would eat like you. I love the no alcohol. People just ...
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| reduce body fats | 9/14/2009 |
Q: i am 24 years old i am 184cm and 83kg bf%24.1 (with omron scale 510). sometimes when i wake up i get ...
A: Muhamed, Would you be able to tell me your normal eating habits -- not during Ramadan. Are you ...
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| reduce body fats | 9/14/2009 |
Q: i am 24 years old i am 184cm and 83kg bf%24.1 (with omron scale 510). sometimes when i wake up i get ...
A: Mohamed, The variation in the scale is due to the hydration in your body. The scale needs fluid in ...
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| Muscle & Height | 9/11/2009 |
Q: With due respect i would like to state that i am 19 year old & my height is 5.6 inches & my weight ...
A: Muzammil, This web site has exercise ideas that are very helpful. They give demonstrations of each. ...
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| Break From Training | 9/9/2009 |
Q: I'm 18 years old and have been weight training for about a year and a half. For about a month or ...
A: Ben, No wonder you are exhausted. Yes, take a break but really tighten up on your diet. I would ...
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| to get fat face | 9/9/2009 |
Q: how to get fat face from change by thin face..??
A: Matina, First, discover if your face is round or does it have fat on it. You probably have fat on ...
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| haevy lower body | 9/3/2009 |
Q: in exercises where we have to lay down on floor, i am having difficulty in lifting both legs ...
A: Niharika, Start a little more slowly with the abdomen work like that. The legs are not strong but ...
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| Power clean, clean and press, etc questions | 8/30/2009 |
Q: Is it really worth doing exercises like power cleans, clean and press, snatches, etc.? What they ...
A: Bob, Those exercises are power moves which use multiple joints and help to build overall strength in ...
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| sleepiness | 8/25/2009 |
Q: could you please tell me is it normal to feel sleepy after exercise? I recently started a fitness ...
A: Jay Jay Glad you stopped with the biscuits and cake!!! A food diary is a good idea. If you want to ...
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| Loss of "extra fat/skin" | 8/23/2009 |
Q: heyy karen! i've always been a very athletic person-involved in every sport my school offered. i ...
A: Laura, Good for you. Now first of all I would like to stress that the sports don't have to end ...
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| sleepiness | 8/22/2009 |
Q: could you please tell me is it normal to feel sleepy after exercise? I recently started a fitness ...
A: Was this you? I think you should be sure the doctor doesn't think you have an issue with blood ...
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| sleepiness | 8/22/2009 |
Q: could you please tell me is it normal to feel sleepy after exercise? I recently started a fitness ...
A: JD Well, as long we we know there are no underlying medical conditions there might be some easy ...
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| degenerative disk disease in the cervical area | 8/21/2009 |
Q: I have some degenerative disk disease in my neck. What types of weight lifting exercises are NOT ...
A: Mark, I am not the person to answer this question. While there are standard ideas regarding ...
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| Recovery. | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I've been lifting for quite a while now and I really wanna get into the scientifics about weight ...
A: Jake, I don't think that your workouts were for nothing. You probably had some conditioning ...
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| Height | 8/20/2009 |
Q: I am a 16 year old guy nd i am 5'5. i joined a gym 1 month ago. will my height be affected if i lift ...
A: Gaurav, The weight lifting will help your body stay strong and healthy, but regarding your height -- ...
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| several questions on dumbbell lifting | 8/19/2009 |
Q: I am a high school student and just recently I have made the resolution to start getting my muscles ...
A: Ok EJ. Let's break this down. You need to be sure to work all parts of your body. Not just arms. ...
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| Stomach fat( Pooch) | 8/17/2009 |
Q: I have two children, and the last one was by c- section. I have that pooch in my midsection, and I ...
A: Becky, How well your body responds to the natural way to do this will depend on genetics (how you ...
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| RE: | 8/17/2009 |
Q: This is my workout routine: mon,thurs :- biceps, triceps. tues,fri :- chest, back. wed,sat :- ...
A: Neville, I think that workout sounds pretty perfect. You might switch it up a little by increasing ...
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| RE: | 8/16/2009 |
Q: This is my workout routine: mon,thurs :- biceps, triceps. tues,fri :- chest, back. wed,sat :- ...
A: Neville, You are giving enough rest and I think this routine is good. How many sets and reps are ...
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| Weight Gain with Workouts | 7/31/2009 |
Q: I have been working out (weight training and cardio) since my last baby, six years ago. I am 5'8" ...
A: Good question Maria, I need some more specifics here. What is your diet? Please send me a breakdown ...
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| Herniated Discs | 7/30/2009 |
Q: Where do I begin. I am 20 years old and have been in good shape all my life, playing sports since I ...
A: Well Kathryn, the doctor or physical therapist is the best to ask about exercises for you. Without ...
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| Nitric Oxide Supplements | 7/29/2009 |
Q: I'm 19 years old, and I weigh 155 pounds. I've played sports and I'm cut; however, I'm not as big as ...
A: Dudley. I do not believe in taking supplements. This article will explain the research behind ...
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| Building muscle and bulking up | 7/28/2009 |
Q: There seems to be currently two line of toughts as regards the type of wieght lifting to use to gain ...
A: Alfred, You are correct. For many trainers and athletes alike this is a source of great contention. ...
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| Weight loss and Force Factor | 7/27/2009 |
Q: Ok so this summer in about to 2 months alone i have gained about 15 20 pounds making a 180 pound 15 ...
A: John. I don't know anything about force factor and I tend not to believe the claims that come from ...
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| Proper Workout Techniques | 7/24/2009 |
Q: I'm 15 years old and I have been training for the past month and a half for high school football. I ...
A: Omar, It has been my experience that every football program from pee wee to pro has advice on how to ...
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| Getting fit but don't want to lose my bust....what should I do? | 7/22/2009 |
Q: Karen, Hello. I've just started on a workout routine with the goal of losing approximately 15 ...
A: Rebecca, Well the size of your bust will depend on how much fat is deposited in and around the ...
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| Muscle pain in right side of chest in front through back(curve) | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I used to do weightlifting some time 5 years ago. One unfortunate day I was doing abdominal exercise ...
A: Rajshekhar, If you are still having issues with this I strongly suggest you have a physician look ...
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| Tight muscles | 6/29/2009 |
Q: recently i have been having stiffness in the Tibalis anterior. I'm not sure if thats the right name, ...
A: Jeff, I apologize for not answering you sooner. My dad was sick these last three weeks and he just ...
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| Tight muscles | 6/29/2009 |
Q: recently i have been having stiffness in the Tibalis anterior. I'm not sure if thats the right name, ...
A: Jeff, Well, your physio was right about the stretches. I would be sure you do stretches for the ...
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| target weight loss | 5/31/2009 |
Q: i have recently set a goal to lose at least ten pounds by mid july and although losing a few inches ...
A: Natalie, Two secrets. . . eat right and lift weights. Fresh fruit (one serving a day max) and ...
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| Stuck at bottom of squat | 5/19/2009 |
Q: Today was leg day but when doing ass to grass squats (full squats) I got stuck at the bottom. I ...
A: Roberto, Because you are training so hard it is a good idea to have someone there to spot you. They ...
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| 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: Sandrise, I want to be perfectly clear. The weight watcher diet program is probably the most ...
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| Weight | 5/11/2009 |
Q: I run about 5-6 times a week for 35-50 mins depending on my trail. I don't eat a lot about 3 times a ...
A: Isabella, There are two things you can do for yourself. Eat good healthy real food. No processed ...
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| Exercise in the Morning | 5/7/2009 |
Q: Whilst exams are ongoing I haven't really got much time to hit the gym, so I'm stuck with doing ...
A: Mike, I have only heard controversey about burning fat stored....no mention is ever made of burning ...
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| Exercise in the Morning | 5/7/2009 |
Q: Whilst exams are ongoing I haven't really got much time to hit the gym, so I'm stuck with doing ...
A: Mike, I have never heard that about morning exercise. As far as I know there is no difference ...
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| body building/eating right | 5/5/2009 |
Q: Sullivan, I am a 5'6", 21 year old woman, 152 lbs, and 26% body fat. And in desperate need of ...
A: Andreea, The reason your sternocledomastoid muscle hurts is because you are straining the neck to ...
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| body building/eating right | 5/4/2009 |
Q: Sullivan, I am a 5'6", 21 year old woman, 152 lbs, and 26% body fat. And in desperate need of ...
A: Andreea, I think your schedule is extreme and eating does take a back seat to everything else. What ...
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| body building/eating right | 5/3/2009 |
Q: Sullivan, I am a 5'6", 21 year old woman, 152 lbs, and 26% body fat. And in desperate need of ...
A: Andreea, It can be harder to eat well and gain muscle. Let me get an idea for how you eat ...
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| abs | 4/29/2009 |
Q: Hi coach my name is gary im am looking for a quick way to train the abdominals or in other words a ...
A: Gary, This web site is very helpful http://sparkpeople.com/myspark/ex/all_exercises.asp It has tons ...
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| Weights and diet | 4/28/2009 |
Q: Hope you don't mind me asking you this question as its on behalf of my girlfriend who is 28, 5ft ...
A: Tim, Since she is just starting it is important to break her in slowly. I would find a weight she ...
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| Gym Exercise | 4/23/2009 |
Q: i have started to do a regular exercise off late. But i do not want to spend more than an hour on ...
A: Kiran, An hour is plenty of time!!!!! This web sit is my favorite for litle demonstrations of ...
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| Breast | 4/22/2009 |
Q: I read tha there is a way to firm up the muscles that hold the breast but not the breast themselves. ...
A: Nakiba, Any of these exercises for chest will help you. ...
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| how to gain muscle quick | 4/21/2009 |
Q: im writing an english paper on the effects of steroids on the human body. im almost done with it i ...
A: Nate, I am what is known as a purist. I do not believe that the use of creatine, pregnenonione etc. ...
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| Bench press and push ups | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I asked you a few weks ago about how deep should we go in the bench press and I am reading a nice ...
A: Roberto, I think the first thing we need to recognize is that each body is different and for some ...
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| How to lose love handles fast | 4/18/2009 |
Q: Karen, Actually, I don't eat carbs anymore and I would like to know what exercises I can do to get ...
A: Julian This web site http://www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/ex/all_exercises.asp has wonderful exercises ...
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| Get tall | 4/17/2009 |
Q: i am 5'8 male ,aged 20 i want to gain more height ,what type of exercise or diet should i follow tn ...
A: Rahul, An individuals height is determined by genetics alone. However, if you begin to lift weights ...
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| 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, I am not clear on this but it seems that you said you eat a lot of carbs. Drop them out of ...
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| teen body building | 4/16/2009 |
Q: My name is quan and i would like to build my biceps, abs and pecks. i want definition but dont want ...
A: Quan This web site http://sparkpeople.com/myspark/ex/all_exercises.asp has many exercises that you ...
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| Working out and Cardio | 4/15/2009 |
Q: Yes i saw somewhere where to get big biceps or the full work to your biceps to not do cardio the day ...
A: Tyler, There are all kinds of "old wives tales" and personal individual training techniques out ...
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| Dips and shoulder pain | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I have been doing parallel bar dips in my chest workout for several months but recently I started to ...
A: Roberto, Yes, the tricep dip exercise http://www.muscleandstrength.com/exercises/tricep-dip.html is ...
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| Dips and shoulder pain | 4/14/2009 |
Q: I have been doing parallel bar dips in my chest workout for several months but recently I started to ...
A: Roberto, You might want to be sure your hands are placed right. Make sure your palms are facing ...
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| Protien Shakes | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I am 19 years old, 5'10" and weigh 130 lbs. I have started GYM and want to gain wight and build ...
A: Sultan, Funny you should ask this. I was just doing research this morning and I have to pass this ...
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| 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: Mike, Sounds like you don't work your triceps enough. As a matter of fact the tricep is almost 3/4 ...
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| Tummy problems | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I am 26yrs old, and after having two children, and losing my pregnancy weight, I am disgusted with ...
A: Nelly, Well, I think that if you are doing the exercises effectively....deep scoop, no air trapped ...
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| Tummy problems | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I am 26yrs old, and after having two children, and losing my pregnancy weight, I am disgusted with ...
A: Nelly, This link http://www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/ex/all_exercises.asp Has a lot of exercises you ...
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| Weight loss | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I do a lot of work at the gym 4 days a week. I do 30-40 minutes cardio, and then machines for ...
A: James, When it comes to cardio you just need to do what feels good for you. I did not think your ...
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| Weight loss | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I do a lot of work at the gym 4 days a week. I do 30-40 minutes cardio, and then machines for ...
A: James, Studies have shown that working the bigger muscle groups will help to raise the metabolism. ...
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| Pull ups questions | 4/5/2009 |
Q: A few questions regarding pull ups. The gym I train at has 3 different pull up bars each one with a ...
A: Roberto, I am sorry if I confused you. I was just talking about the overall bone structure of some ...
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| Weight loss | 4/5/2009 |
Q: I do a lot of work at the gym 4 days a week. I do 30-40 minutes cardio, and then machines for ...
A: James, Well, cardio does not increase fat. What cardio does, when used as the only means to losing ...
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| Pull ups questions | 4/4/2009 |
Q: A few questions regarding pull ups. The gym I train at has 3 different pull up bars each one with a ...
A: Roberto, Those bars are there as an alternative based on the side of people who will use them. The ...
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| External rotators | 4/2/2009 |
Q: What exercises can I do to strengthen my external rotators (rotator cuff)? Where in my workout ...
A: Roberto, These are exercises you can do any day, any time. You are not supposed to use heavy ...
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| Exercise induced numbness | 4/2/2009 |
Q: I am a 30 y.o. male who is very active and performs weight strengthening exercises 2-3 a week. I ...
A: Geoff, My thought is this might be a neuromuscular issue. I would suggest one of two approaches. ...
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| Want to lose weight. | 4/1/2009 |
Q: I'm an 18yr girl I'm 5"6 and I weigh 82kg, I want to lose weight my goal is to weigh around 60-65 ...
A: Rheana, Well, the nicest thing is that your partner isn't keeping his feelings to himself. As hard ...
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| Help MAss | 3/20/2009 |
Q: Hey I'm 18 years old, male, 120 pounds, 5'6", ectomorph with a high metabolism. MY GOAL; To gain 20 ...
A: Anoop, This link has exercises http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/fitness.asp that you can do for ...
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| Fuel | 3/20/2009 |
Q: Hey Karen, thought i'd update you with my progress...I HIT A BRICK WALL!!! :( Everything was ...
A: Bryan, can you write out food you ate yesterday? that will help in my assessment. thanks. Also, ...
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| meal replacements | 3/19/2009 |
Q: here it is my question. i am5' 7 and 154 pounds, i trained in the past. i started again 3 months ago ...
A: Sando, I am sorry but I don't know anything about those products. I am a Shaklee individual and ...
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| Bench press question | 3/18/2009 |
Q: How deep should you let the barbell travel when going from the concentric to eccentric movement in ...
A: Roberto, Yes the triceps do get worked with the chest when you are in close. You will feel it close ...
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| Bench press question | 3/18/2009 |
Q: How deep should you let the barbell travel when going from the concentric to eccentric movement in ...
A: Roberto, Hi!! How are you? You are right on with your question...you have answered yourself. It ...
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| Fitness/Nutrition | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I am a 26 yr old female who is 5'2 120 pounds. I go to the gym 4 days a week where I do half hour ...
A: Rachel, Ok, so on the salad. Carrots, Celery, raw spinach, tomatoes,green peppers, or other color ...
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| Fitness/Nutrition | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I am a 26 yr old female who is 5'2 120 pounds. I go to the gym 4 days a week where I do half hour ...
A: Rachel, I would like to see your workout in detail too. I think the food is good but we can tighten ...
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| cardio vs weights | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I've been training for over a yr and i just can lose my stomach its bigger then when i started i ...
A: Wendy, Hi there! Can you send me a print out of all the food you ate Saturday? Then give me a list ...
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| SQUAT | 3/10/2009 |
Q: OUR 13 YR OLD SON IN JR.HIGH AND THE COACHES ARE HAVING THE PLAYERS GO TO A FULL SQUAT EVERY TIME ...
A: Mike, You and your wife are so right. I couldn't agree with you more. This article might help. I ...
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| weight loss | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I am 33 year old. I have 2 kids. I have been excersing on/off since I had my 2 kids. I did aerobics ...
A: Archana, The way things work with weight loss is that what you eat is very very important. You ...
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| weight loss | 3/3/2009 |
Q: I am 33 year old. I have 2 kids. I have been excersing on/off since I had my 2 kids. I did aerobics ...
A: Archana, Smart trainer. She is starting you out easily so you can get used to working out with ...
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| weight training | 3/2/2009 |
Q: I am 44 years old and weigh 200 ilbs but most people think I way 15 - 20 ilbs less. My question is I ...
A: Brian, I think you can probably just get the same benefit from eating real good food in a clean ...
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| Training for Scuba Certification | 2/27/2009 |
Q: My goal is to be a fit and fabulous 50 year old hottie in 6 months. Currently I am an overweight, ...
A: Marcie, No excuses here. I would swim 3 days a week for an hour. Then make sure you lift weights ...
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| arm curls | 2/26/2009 |
Q: karen i am doing arms curls every other day, i can do 3 sets of 12 with a 20lbs dumbell on ...
A: Mark.How long have you been doing this? Have they grown? You can probably do them slower and then ...
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| my thunder thighs and weight loss | 2/25/2009 |
Q: i am 37 5 foot 3 i weigh to much 13 stone i would like to be 9 to ten stone.i have never been fat ...
A: Julie it isn't that you have to eat tiny amounts. You need to watch WHAT you eat. For example, if ...
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| Running and boxing for weight loss | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I am 37 years old, 5'2.5" tall, and I weigh 108 lbs. I started with a cardio and weight program in ...
A: Ruth, I am very "old school" in the area of workouts. I believe that this boxing is a good You ...
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| Creatine and Glutamine Powders | 2/24/2009 |
Q: My son, age 14 recently bought both Creatine and Glutamine Powders to take after he does his ...
A: Rich, I am totally against creatine for anyone any age. The controversey rages on regarding ...
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| my thunder thighs and weight loss | 2/23/2009 |
Q: i am 37 5 foot 3 i weigh to much 13 stone i would like to be 9 to ten stone.i have never been fat ...
A: Julie, OK. No you don't have to eat like a squirel to drop your weight but we will need to adjust ...
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| ab workouts | 2/21/2009 |
Q: I was wondering what exercises can you do to lose fat on your lower abs and how to make your upper ...
A: Ryan, The way to lose fat on the body == no matter where it appears -- is to #1 control your ...
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| Calorie Intake Suggestion | 2/20/2009 |
Q: Well I am currently sitting around 135lbs at 5'3 and I've been weight lifting for the past 2 months ...
A: Patrick, I know that it is daunting to think of how to eat 3,000 calories of healthy food. I ...
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| Time for a change? | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I'm a 33 years old male 70kg. 1.70 meters. 21% bodyfat (yes, i know that this is weird but that's ...
A: Roberto, I see three different ways you can switch this around to see how your body will respond. ...
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| Time for a change? | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I'm a 33 years old male 70kg. 1.70 meters. 21% bodyfat (yes, i know that this is weird but that's ...
A: Roberto, I don't see any problems with your workout. Even if you make the changes in your lifting I ...
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| Pull ups | 2/18/2009 |
Q: What are some techniques to be able to do pull ups correctly? I have several issues: 1.- I have ...
A: Ronald, One of the most difficult things to do is to learn to "employ" the muscles you want to work. ...
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| swollen arms | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I have read another question on your site about swollen arms after exercise, and I know I am doing ...
A: Anna, I guess I need to know more specifically what we are talking about here. Are you just swollen ...
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| vertical pressing/pulling | 2/16/2009 |
Q: Hey, I am curious as to the amount of horizontal and vertical pressing/pulling. I know that if you ...
A: Daniel, By Vertical pressing and pulling you are talking about a shoulder/lat workout. By ...
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| Building mass | 2/16/2009 |
Q: For about 12 months now, I've been going to the gym 2-3 times a week lifting weights to build mass. ...
A: Lary, Your choice of exercise isn't the issue. The exercises are ok. I think you need to challenge ...
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| Building mass | 2/15/2009 |
Q: For about 12 months now, I've been going to the gym 2-3 times a week lifting weights to build mass. ...
A: Lary It sounds like your body is screaming for change. 12 months to do the same routine is very ...
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| External roators | 2/14/2009 |
Q: I am reading a bodybuilding book and it has an entire chapter devoted to the proper training of ...
A: John, Everyone has to work with balance. I actually disagree with this statement...I think they ...
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| collarbone exercises | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I appreciate if you could guide me on how to have visible collarbones. What shoulder exercises will ...
A: Sowmya, The grim reality of this is you just need to have a really good diet. No junk food ever, ...
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| Stationary Bicycles | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I was told by a friend that Stationary Bicycles widen the hips. Is this true? Thank you.
A: Lisett, That isn't true. Riding a bike targets the hips and legs so the muscles work harder. If ...
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| collarbone exercises | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I appreciate if you could guide me on how to have visible collarbones. What shoulder exercises will ...
A: Sowmya, The exercises are for the muscle, not the collarbones. Bones show when the body is lean. ...
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| Valsalva maneuver and squats | 2/10/2009 |
Q: Are there any dangers of using the Valsalva maneuver when performing full squats? Thanks, Roberto
A: Roberto, My first inclination is to say -- don't do it when performing squats. I did a little ...
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| Am I doing this correctly? | 2/9/2009 |
Q: I’m a female, 5’2 and 18 years old. My body is quite muscular, especially my legs from doing rugby ...
A: Joanne, I would like to see you deal with the bowl issue with a more natural approach. With the ...
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| Am I doing this correctly? | 2/8/2009 |
Q: I’m a female, 5’2 and 18 years old. My body is quite muscular, especially my legs from doing rugby ...
A: Joanne, You have given me a lot of information, but I need a little more if that is ok with you I ...
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| muscle atrophy of the legs | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I had complications from a gastric bypass surgery that resulted in muscle atrophy in my legs. I ...
A: Danita, Outside you may always have to use a cane and I suggest you get a spiffy one that is very ...
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| weird weight loss | 2/3/2009 |
Q: When I started working out I would do powerlifting combined with cardio after. The first and second ...
A: Zach, Look at your food consumption. That is probably the factor that changed. You may have eaten ...
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| 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: TJ, well think of it this way...your body is like a car and it needs continued fuel to run. But if ...
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| 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: TJ. You may be able to do some of this work at home with dumbells. In the first place the rule ...
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| carpal tunnel | 1/29/2009 |
Q: I've lifted weights off and on throughout my life. Just recently I've started working out again ...
A: Jack, I know there are tons of braces at Sports Authority which might help. I wonder if you are ...
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| Squats question | 1/26/2009 |
Q: Is it true that using a board under your heels when performing squats is bad for your knees? I read ...
A: Roberto, You are right Roberto....not a good idea. When you do any exercise you want to be sure ...
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| Gym time after bilateral mastectomy | 1/25/2009 |
Q: Before my surgery I was an avid exercise/weight lifting person, slim and muscular. Gym time was gym ...
A: Susan, This will take time. You have undergone a very extensive INVASIVE surgery and the body needs ...
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| Thigh muscle remains weak after hard workout | 1/24/2009 |
Q: I am a 30 year old woman, within my normal weight range, but not in shape at all. I am pretty weak ...
A: Wendy, You have to remember that my answer comes from the fact that my specialty is rehabilitation ...
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| arm injury | 1/22/2009 |
Q: about nine years ago, i was a fifteen year old amateur weightlifter. I used to lift a duffel bag ...
A: James, Well, it could be any number of things and since I am not a doctor I can only guess. ...
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| lower back stiffness | 1/21/2009 |
Q: In the last few days i'v been having some stiffness in my lower back. i felt a bit of pain when i ...
A: Jeff, Sounds like there might be some instability in there. I would see a chiropractor if you ...
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| which is better? | 1/21/2009 |
Q: is it better to do curls with weights or just old pushups? and i heard that after you do a heavy ...
A: Dillon, Curls and push ups are both important. Push ups are for shoulders and chest...curls are for ...
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| lower back stiffness | 1/20/2009 |
Q: In the last few days i'v been having some stiffness in my lower back. i felt a bit of pain when i ...
A: Jeff, I think there is nothing better than the foam rolling. I think that perhaps your problem ...
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| ulnar nerve weight lifting | 1/18/2009 |
Q: I am a male 49 years old. last year I began lifting weights and working out on a regular basis. ...
A: Jim, The thing to remember is that the advice of your doctor is most important here. I have had ...
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| help | 1/16/2009 |
Q: what is an exercise that burns heaps of calories?
A: Jena, Heaps comes from interval cardio work. Raising and lowering the rate of walking or running ...
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| weigh loss | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I have been doing the p90x program which is extremely vigirious for the last 2 1/2 weeks and have ...
A: Stephanie, You are probably building muscle. Out of all the stuff on the market the p90x is the one ...
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| Exercise | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if this statement is true. Someone told me it is not healthy to exercise seconds ...
A: Daliana, Well, you want to be done chewing! And I think the amount you have eaten before you work ...
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| slimming thighs/ arms | 1/13/2009 |
Q: I am a 29 year old female, 5'5, 130 lbs. 1. What is the very best and effective way to slim my ...
A: Lynne, This video shows one of the many ways to do the nose breaker (also known by some as a skull ...
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| full body workouts | 1/12/2009 |
Q: I've been doing Split body routines for the last three months and I was thinking of switching to ...
A: Majd, gaining muscle is hard...especially when you don't want to gain fat. Generally it is ...
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| slimming thighs/ arms | 1/10/2009 |
Q: I am a 29 year old female, 5'5, 130 lbs. 1. What is the very best and effective way to slim my ...
A: Lynne, That part of the arm is the tricep muscle. In my experience it takes 3 exercises for tricep ...
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| i want to join gym? | 1/9/2009 |
Q: what is the 1st step(work out)in monday? which are the step(work out)for chest? which are the ...
A: Darshan, I am sorry, I am not clear on what specifically you are asking me. If you join a gym they ...
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| What to eat prior to weightlifting Competition | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I like to provide a healthy snack to our high school lady weightlifters after they weigh in, but ...
A: Arlene, In the bar category I have a nutritionist friend who insists that the Luna bars are the best ...
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| Help | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I have a big birthday coming up and i need to loose some fat. im 5'9" and 135lbs. I know this is a ...
A: Carly, In my very limited experience with Ehlers Danlos Syndrome weight lifting is contraindicated. ...
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| weight loss | 1/5/2009 |
Q: i was wondering how many hours and/or miles you need to walk per day to lose 3-5 pounds per week? ...
A: Noel, The walking is good for short term loss. To keep that weight off you have to raise your ...
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| diet | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I turn 48 on Tuesday and would like to begin weight training again. I trained hard with weights in ...
A: Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday to YOU! Happy Birthday Dear Wayne!!!!!!!!!! Happy Birthday ...
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| back pains/ daily workouts | 1/5/2009 |
Q: i have been having some pain ranging from my lower back right up to the middle on my back. even more ...
A: Jeff, there are a variety of reasons why a muscle can hurt. If you think of a muscle as your fist ...
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| re-entry | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I turn 48 on Tuesday and would like to begin weight training again. I trained hard with weights in ...
A: Wayne, You can start with 3 days a week doing a full body routine. I would start with at least 10 ...
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| Weight Loss | 1/5/2009 |
Q: I have some questions for you that i've been getting mixed responses on and was wondering if i could ...
A: Bryan, The issue with the arm tear is relative. If you can't move without pain then don't work it. ...
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| back pains/ daily workouts | 1/4/2009 |
Q: i have been having some pain ranging from my lower back right up to the middle on my back. even more ...
A: Jeff, I am sorry... I didn't explain it completely. You take the roller and placing it on the floor ...
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| back pains/ daily workouts | 1/2/2009 |
Q: i have been having some pain ranging from my lower back right up to the middle on my back. even more ...
A: Jeff, There is one thing you can be certain of. If your muscles are used to being worked out ...
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| Multi-discipline | 1/2/2009 |
Q: I'm 23 y/o, and have been doing Hatha Yoga, martial arts, and weight training for 6 years now. In ...
A: Richard, I have exercise envy. Even tho I am in the gym ALL THE TIME I have to squeeze my workouts ...
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| Bruising/Weight lifting | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I had a stent implant done in September. I am now on a very low dose of beta blocker. I am working ...
A: Cheryl, I wonder if you are on a blood thinner. If you have hit youself without knowing it in the ...
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| Multi-discipline | 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: Richard, I think that the business with Robert's genetics (Asian or not) could certainly play a ...
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| Long Term/ Permanent Injury | 12/16/2008 |
Q: I just wanted to know what kind of long term problems/ injuries you can get from weightlifting/ ...
A: Jeff, Sorry to hear about your brother. There are sometimes more serious issues in play regarding ...
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| gain weight | 12/15/2008 |
Q: Is this a good workout plan. Also, what are some excercise that are not isolation excersics. I have ...
A: Deepal, Even with only dumbells you need to use body weight with squats and lunges etc. to help ...
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| 20 rep squat | 12/13/2008 |
Q: Have you heard of the twenty rep, heavy, breathing squat? Does it really works? I have been ...
A: Roberto,. They can be bad but if you watch your form and don't go too too too heavy you should be ...
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| 20 rep squat | 12/13/2008 |
Q: Have you heard of the twenty rep, heavy, breathing squat? Does it really works? I have been ...
A: Roberto, Fancy name for a very effective way to squat. I would suggest doing it this way for about ...
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| fitness program | 12/13/2008 |
Q: I am a female of 18 years old. I would like to know how much exercise I should do a day to be well ...
A: Linda, The first thing to decide is how many days you CAN give to fitness? 3 is a good start. Try ...
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| 20 rep squat | 12/12/2008 |
Q: Have you heard of the twenty rep, heavy, breathing squat? Does it really works? I have been ...
A: Roberto, I would need you to explain the exercise to me. Through the years exercises get lots of ...
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| biceps | 12/8/2008 |
Q: "hi im karthik,im 19 y.o,im 5'10" n 58 kgs,n i wanna develop my biceps, i havnt excercised before n ...
A: Morning Kathik, You should start working with all of your body parts now. You can check out this ...
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| my body shape | 12/7/2008 |
Q: How are you? I'm 33 y.o. single, height 170 cm, weight 58 kg. my problem is that I have flat ...
A: Mary, At this point you can start to feel better about yourself with exercise. This web site ...
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| Injurie and question on weight loss | 12/6/2008 |
Q: Well hi. First let me tell you about my injury i was doing squats about 180 and like between my neck ...
A: Brahim, WOW -- I just warned another individual about this exact thing. That nerve bundle can be ...
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| Long Term/ Permanent Injury | 12/3/2008 |
Q: I just wanted to know what kind of long term problems/ injuries you can get from weightlifting/ ...
A: Jeff, On the squats: you know the sort of knotty area at the base of your neck? It is where your ...
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| Long Term/ Permanent Injury | 12/2/2008 |
Q: I just wanted to know what kind of long term problems/ injuries you can get from weightlifting/ ...
A: Jeff, It isn't often I am asked about how to get hurt with weights. Let me see where I can start. ...
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| Fats | 11/22/2008 |
Q: How can i reduce my fat or get good shape of tummy, back, shoulders, and armpits.
A: Niks, There isn't anything fancy about this -- contrary to what you hear on the news and in the ...
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| Dieting | 11/21/2008 |
Q: I Want To Start Wieght Lifting Propley Im 16 And Am Quite Healthly But Not Muscley I Just Wondered ...
A: Kieran There certainly is a good diet to help you. I sum it up in two words: fresh and lean. By ...
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| hello | 11/21/2008 |
Q: How do you get your arms cut
A: CJ Finding definition in the muscles or getting them "cut" comes in two stages. 1. you want to be ...
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| if you don't use it you lose it | 11/19/2008 |
Q: Is it true that the best way to reduce an overdeveloped muscle is to stop using it? I made the ...
A: Sarah, That is always the possibility. Sometimes backing down on WHAT you eat, not how much you ...
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| if you don't use it you lose it | 11/16/2008 |
Q: Is it true that the best way to reduce an overdeveloped muscle is to stop using it? I made the ...
A: Sarah, Well, the normal thing is to cut back using the muscle directly and it will help, but you ...
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| unproportional | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I have been consuming mass gaining supplement and having been working out from time to time but even ...
A: Player, Well, there can be a difference between the sides, one arm over another but a "fitness" ...
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| work out | 11/16/2008 |
Q: i have dvd's like tabeoo, biggest loser, jillian micheals, dancing with the star, and buns and ...
A: Tasha, You are headed on your way! On days you can't walk do a tape. Try to find ones with ...
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| What gym exercises/equipment to avoid to prevent aggravating neck pain? | 11/15/2008 |
Q: After experiencing worsening pain in my left arm and eventually neck pain over a 4 month period, I ...
A: Consuelo, Because of the grave nature of your injury I would say you need to avoid everything and go ...
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| Exercises for breast sagging and aching | 11/14/2008 |
Q: I am a 25 year old female with a history of rapid weight gain and loss several years ago resulting ...
A: Simone, This is something I wish you would see a doctor about. I don't understand why you have pain ...
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| abs | 11/9/2008 |
Q: i am 31 year old i would like to know that is there any risk to play abs everyday? as i ask my coach ...
A: Elyas, There are two things that effect the abdomen. One is diet, the other the exercise, but with ...
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| Help in general. | 11/8/2008 |
Q: I just need a bit of advice on fitness and strength. I've just turned 15, I'm 5'8, and 145 lbs. I've ...
A: Jamie, It is harder without equipment to work the legs but not impossible, and yes, dividint it up ...
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| pectoral development | 11/7/2008 |
Q: Sullivan I have been weight lifting for years and have just started to see explosive results. I am ...
A: Matt, I have known folks with this issue in their chest. Are you able to make your bench be ...
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| Help in general. | 11/5/2008 |
Q: I just need a bit of advice on fitness and strength. I've just turned 15, I'm 5'8, and 145 lbs. I've ...
A: Jamie. This web site http://sparkpeople.com/myspark/ex/all_exercises.asp Has some exercises you ...
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| What are core muscles? | 11/2/2008 |
Q: Can you tell me which muscles are core muscles? I joined a gym about 3 months ago and the women all ...
A: Michael, You are right. The muscles in your trunk are your core. Specifically the stomach and all ...
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| BodyBuilding exercises | 10/30/2008 |
Q: As you know, the internet is full of websites about fitness, bodybuilding, etc. Some of them have ...
A: Roberto, I agree with the 90 degree theory. Deep is very hard on your knees. In power lifting a ...
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| BodyBuilding exercises | 10/30/2008 |
Q: As you know, the internet is full of websites about fitness, bodybuilding, etc. Some of them have ...
A: Roberto, There are two web sites. The first is http://bodyforlife.com/exercise/animations.asp ...
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| please i need help | 10/27/2008 |
Q: heeey i am 17 years old i am taking whey protein,amino acid and i am thinking of taking bcn no xplod ...
A: Faisal, This is out of my area of expertise and runs into a matter of personal opinion. I don't ...
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| shoulder / lat | 10/25/2008 |
Q: A week ago I began experiencing some pain in my right Shoulder / upper back area. That week I had ...
A: Willie, I think you have an issue with your rhomboid muscle. It is the one under the shoulder ...
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| 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: Ryan, I don't know anything about the products sold for home use, but I would say this...check ...
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| Arm size | 10/23/2008 |
Q: I am 29 years old. I have 3 children. I am in generally good health. Besides my weight. I am 5'7" ...
A: Danielle, As with all aspects of fitness the secret is in doing a program. Finding one you can live ...
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| Rural Fitness Routine | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I live a long while from a gym and have 2 young kids. I need some help getting toned up and loosing ...
A: Sandy, Now is time to start planning a garden. I did that when my children were little and they ...
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| Toning thighs and arms | 10/13/2008 |
Q: I'm a 17 year old female who's looking for some diet advice. I'm currently 130 pounds at 5'3. I ...
A: Erica, I get this question often and I understand your mother's concerns. Tell her she is afraid ...
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| Post stroke supplementation | 10/10/2008 |
Q: What supplementation regimen do you recommend for a 52Yo stroke victim, with a clear mind and clear ...
A: Jackie, I don't know if you realize that I am a Dyed-in-the-wool Shaklee person. Raised with the ...
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| Height decrease | 10/5/2008 |
Q: I have a question on bodyduilding and the effects it can do height-wise. I am a concerned mother and ...
A: Hamsa, I understand your concerns. To your Son I say: Your mother is right, it can affect your ...
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| muscle size | 10/5/2008 |
Q: i just wanna ask a simple question....i am toned and a bit muscular and my aim is to just maintain ...
A: Rayadi Surya. I wouldn't stop keeping those muscles toned. Perhaps do a full body workout two ...
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| HELP | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I'm 19 years old and I've been running more often now. I weight around 165 and I'm six feet tall. ...
A: Brian, Can you give me a breakdown of the kind of foods you are eating? If you write out food from ...
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| bodybuilding | 9/30/2008 |
Q: i was looking to build some muscle and i heard that protein, specifically whey, is the way to go. ...
A: Dan, Well, for every article and study saying Whey is good...... there is another saying soy is ...
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| weight training and supplements | 9/27/2008 |
Q: I have been reading alot about supplements (l-arginine,l-carnitine, glutamine and l-leucine) hat go ...
A: Alison, I am familiar enough to know that I do not support the use of those products. My clients ...
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| Weightlifting/weight loss | 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: This is Karen Sullivan. I don't know if you realized you contacted me instead of Charles. I would ...
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| Is it heathy to work at a young age | 9/24/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if its healthy to work at age 12, my brothers said i shouldn't because it will make ...
A: Joseph, The only reservation I have is the squats with weight. I think you can do body weight, do ...
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| chinups | 9/20/2008 |
Q: in my gym there's an assisted pullup machine. i was wondering if military chinups were a good way ...
A: John, Pull ups are good for all of the back and biceps as well. Some of the way to change which ...
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| damaging growth plates. | 9/19/2008 |
Q: Karen, I recently joined a gym. and I was very worried about damaging my growth plates because ...
A: Mark, I agree with the other expert you wrote too from this site. I would take it a step further ...
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| swollen arms | 9/17/2008 |
Q: I saw that you had a question from a woman whose arms became swollen after doing pull ups at the ...
A: Caitlin, I have had several questions lately regarding this swelling in the body after a workout. I ...
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| alternative exercise for wrist pain | 9/16/2008 |
Q: I've been working out for about 5-6 months and I find that I have wrist pain whenever I do exercises ...
A: Nick, I have included a link to a web site that has exercises for your forearms. Be cautions and ...
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| unwanted weight gain from exercising | 9/15/2008 |
Q: I am very confused with the way my body reacts to exercise and would please like some help. I ...
A: Judy, You seem to be consuming a lot of sugar....that fat-free sherbet is LOAded WITH SUGAR. Also I ...
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| alternative exercise for wrist pain | 9/14/2008 |
Q: I've been working out for about 5-6 months and I find that I have wrist pain whenever I do exercises ...
A: Nick, You might need to wrap your wrists to protect and reinforce them. Sports Authority has a good ...
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| unwanted weight gain from exercising | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I am very confused with the way my body reacts to exercise and would please like some help. I ...
A: Judy, Let's look at what you were trying to do when you were trying to be healthy. It will take ...
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| Client with chronic pain | 9/9/2008 |
Q: Karen, Hello--thanks for your help on this! I have been a CPT for about a year and have a new ...
A: Michelle, This is really out of our line of training. When I have a client like this I tell them ...
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| muscle growth | 9/9/2008 |
Q: i've been working out for almost a month now and my goal is to go from 'scrawny to brawny'. i live ...
A: Mike, The easiest is to do protein drink. My choice is soy, Shaklee, physique. I have a very very ...
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| weight training | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I am wanting to start weight training with my son and have a question. He has all the eqipment I ...
A: Raye, Well, I know you are strong but you will need to remember that overdoing it in the weight room ...
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| smoking and excercise | 9/4/2008 |
Q: i do strength training everyday. i go gym. but i also smoke everyday. i am a chain smoker. will it ...
A: Daman, I am not certain what your goals is with working out nor what your results are. I have known ...
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| Wanted Muscle Loss | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I have a lot of trouble keeping muscle off as I do a lot of sport but i want lets say a more ...
A: Jason, Because you get so much muscle from sports you might try doing Pilates Mattwork to keep the ...
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| a good exercise for breast | 9/3/2008 |
Q: I want to know a good exercise to enlarge breasts and prevent them fom sinking down. I want also to ...
A: Dina, You asked about chest work. I also suggested back work. Building the thickness in the muscle ...
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| Absolute exhaustion after workout | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I started working out (again)3 weeks ago yesterday. I am doing 15-20 minutes of cardio, then ...
A: Shelly, Isn't it just the pits! Well, we can work this. I think you have jumped in too high....I ...
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| a good exercise for breast | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I want to know a good exercise to enlarge breasts and prevent them fom sinking down. I want also to ...
A: Dina, The exercises on this web site will help to build the muscle under the breast tissue. ...
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| Absolute exhaustion after workout | 9/2/2008 |
Q: I started working out (again)3 weeks ago yesterday. I am doing 15-20 minutes of cardio, then ...
A: Shelly, Sounds like you are overtraining. Taking on too much too soon. How long a break were you ...
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| muscle loss | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I do both cardio and strength workout, for over a year, but if i rest for over 2 days my muscles get ...
A: Jeff, You might be overdoing it. If the muscle takes that long to recover you might think about ...
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| Toning up | 8/25/2008 |
Q: i am pretty fit right now but would like to kno if you could give me some advise on what to eat and ...
A: Andy, I am not a big supporter of aerobic exercise for toning. I believe that aerobic is good for ...
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| muscle loss | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I do both cardio and strength workout, for over a year, but if i rest for over 2 days my muscles get ...
A: Jeff, The first thing you need to realize is that the pump you get when you work out is not muscle ...
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| follow up | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I asked you a question before and this is the reply you gave me. In the reply you have given me a ...
A: Al, Well, I apologize for not being more specific. If y0u want to keep going 5x a week then on the ...
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| Lots of exersize minimal weight loss | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I have been doing fairly heavy cardio consistently for the past 6 months or so, and lost some weight ...
A: Dennis, Yes, I have seen info (in text books -- exercise physiology) that proves that is not a ...
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| collar-bones | 8/11/2008 |
Q: My husband noticed lately that my collar-bones are risen up even when my body is resting...it looks ...
A: Ewa, The real thing you need is to learn to relax first. Working the muscles will only make the ...
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| weight loss | 8/11/2008 |
Q: hey i recently bought one of those fat monitors, it seems quiet good but not sure of the readings. ...
A: Lorane, No problem with the questions. I cannot answer the question about how it doesn't add up to ...
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| Lots of exersize minimal weight loss | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I have been doing fairly heavy cardio consistently for the past 6 months or so, and lost some weight ...
A: Dennis, That is the typical reaction to heavy cardio. It only has to get heavier and heavier to ...
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| muscle building | 8/11/2008 |
Q: i'm 17 yr old, and i recently bought some resistance bands (cuz i'm only committed to spending 15 ...
A: John, Start with those bands and check out this web site for exercise ideas. ...
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| weight loss | 8/10/2008 |
Q: I have started going to the gym since 3 weeks. My main aim was to reduce atleast 10 kgs and then ...
A: Al, No problem. I don't mind the questions. I understand your confusion about weight loss. Cardio ...
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| Just a question | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I was just wondering what type of education you had? What does it take to be a personal trainer, ...
A: Terje, You are so right. The thing that happens is that often one expert has read a newly released ...
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| Just a question | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I was just wondering what type of education you had? What does it take to be a personal trainer, ...
A: Terje, My college education was as a journalism major. I worked for years in PR and publication ...
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| toning and weight loss | 8/6/2008 |
Q: i am a 15 year old asian male. I weigh about 75 kgs which is about 170 pounds, and i am about 5 foot ...
A: Steve, The first thing you want to look into is starting to eat a good healthy diet. Then if you ...
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| Abs & weight loss | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I just read one of your answers to another individual and learned alot about it. I have worked my ...
A: Tracey, Did you read about how to work the abs? The key is to make sure you do the crunch (and ...
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| Recovery week anxiety | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I was once obese and last year lost 140 lbs through nutrition and exercise, and am now a happily ...
A: Why don't you cut back to lifting 2x a week and cardio 2x a week for about a 4 week cycle. Keep the ...
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| Recovery week anxiety | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I was once obese and last year lost 140 lbs through nutrition and exercise, and am now a happily ...
A: Keri, That is the biggest problem people run into...and some trainers set their people up for ...
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| right exercises for weight loss: Fri & Sat menu | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I am a 47yr old woman, and currently weigh 247.6lbs, began to lose weight from February this year ...
A: Ellie, Your diet looks pretty good. I would probably look at cutting back to one slice of toast at ...
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| right exercises for weight loss | 8/4/2008 |
Q: I am a 47yr old woman, and currently weigh 247.6lbs, began to lose weight from February this year ...
A: Ellie, The thing about the weights is that they will help you before they will bulk you up. Women ...
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| Bulging arm veins from weight lifting | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I am a 36 yr old, 120 lb woman and up to about 2 months ago I was regularly working out with 4 lb ...
A: Sarah, Often we see the development in the forearms when you have been holding the weight tight ...
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| wrist | 7/30/2008 |
Q: My Lunate bone in my wrist popped right out of place during a rugby game 4 months ago. i am back in ...
A: Russell, I would think working at first with 3# weights and doing forearm curls both palms up and ...
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| breast | 7/24/2008 |
Q: but i think my breast is a bit big and as my as my age procedes it will grow thats wat i think. if ...
A: Varsha, The hard thing about this is that there is not any exercise that will reduce the breast ...
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| weight loss | 7/23/2008 |
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 |
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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| Shoulder Injury | 7/21/2008 |
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 |
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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| Losing the gut and legs. | 7/12/2008 |
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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| Losing the gut and legs. | 7/11/2008 |
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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| Weight training | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I was wondering about squats, dead lifts and other weight lifting stuff. I actually just woke up, ...
A: GP, Well right off the bat you know more about muscle milk than I do. I HATE creatine for a huge ...
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| Where to begin after 2 year illness? | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I am a 23 year old female who is just coming out of a two year illness. The main symptoms of the ...
A: Holly, This web site http://sparkpeople.com/myspark/ex/all_exercises.asp was made for YOU! ...
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| fitness training | 7/1/2008 |
Q: I used to work with a girl who trained really really hard to be in a fitness competition. She had a ...
A: Avery, It is a complex question and something you will still have to do some research on. I am ...
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| Body Building | 6/30/2008 |
Q: Hey, I'm Matt. I am a complete newcomer to the whole body building thing. Basically, I want to get ...
A: Matt, Well, picking up those weights is the first thing on the road to success. If you don't know ...
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| weight gain | 6/30/2008 |
Q: Im trying to put on weight mainly around the bottom half (legs & buttox) and not having much luck. ...
A: Cherylee, I assume you are from Australia or New Zealand? I have a friend who talks about maccas ...
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| Which is better | 6/29/2008 |
Q: Karen Which is better for weight loss,provided you also watch fat/calories: -running every day for ...
A: Barry, Either, the key is to allow yourself to recover and relax. So the alternate days might be ...
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| i have 4-5 meals a day, workout regularly, still dont see much musle gains gaining belly fat help!!! | 6/29/2008 |
Q: . i have been working out for almost 2 years now.. i started as a skinny 20 year old weighing 53 ...
A: Saurabh, Oh, I am sorry. I misunderstood your routine. The push ups and chin ups are ok every day ...
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| i have 4-5 meals a day, workout regularly, still dont see much musle gains gaining belly fat help!!! | 6/28/2008 |
Q: . i have been working out for almost 2 years now.. i started as a skinny 20 year old weighing 53 ...
A: Saurabh, ok. I think the key to your problem is your diet. If I might recap some.... ) two egg ...
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| Stunted Growth | 6/26/2008 |
Q: I lift weights (5-7kg each arm) and all my friends say I am gping to stunt my growth. All websites I ...
A: Mitchell, That can be a consideration, but first we need to look at your age and your maturity. If ...
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| RE: Body Building / Work out | 6/24/2008 |
Q: Well, I am 5'8" tall. my weight is about 60 kgs.. I am 25 yrs old. Actaully, I have no plan in ...
A: Romulo, I really won't need a picture. The best thing to do is to start working on the whole body. ...
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| muscle gain | 6/24/2008 |
Q: i have a couple of queries for you. Im 17, i used to drink lots of larger, and as a result i got a ...
A: Ashley, the bloated stomach could be from your poor diet. You are eating fatty foods and don't eat ...
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| Smaller Arms with Weight Lifting | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I'm 54, 5;0", 128 lbs. I've been weight lifting three days/week for the past 10+ years. My problem ...
A: Nanci, With the lower weights and those high reps you will tire. So what you do is find a weight ...
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| Upper/Lower body workouts | 6/24/2008 |
Q: What is the best way to do an upper/lower split in 3 days per week, in about 30 minutes per workout, ...
A: Dave, That is the thing about working out and those books. They don't take into consideration ...
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| Smaller Arms with Weight Lifting | 6/23/2008 |
Q: I'm 54, 5;0", 128 lbs. I've been weight lifting three days/week for the past 10+ years. My problem ...
A: Nancy, To start I would cut back to doing the chest and arms only on day a week and when you do, ...
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| Exercise Program, Bone Structure | 6/21/2008 |
Q: Hey there!! My name is Leanne and I'm 21 years old, trying to lose weight. I've got 3 questions: 1) ...
A: Leanne, Well, it sounds like a good routine for you to be doing. The eating is good as long as you ...
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| Body Building / Work out | 6/20/2008 |
Q: I/am planning to workout or do a bodybuilding. I want to improve my body. I want to build some abs ...
A: Romulo, Well, you have to make the dedication to do little but workout and to take care of yourself ...
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| Morning Training | 6/19/2008 |
Q: Good morning, Karen. I plan to wake up at 0600hrs and workout. Should I be eating something before I ...
A: Jay, I would have the oatmeal, blueberries and milk (save the fruit for after)before workout. This ...
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| weightloss | 6/18/2008 |
Q: What exercises can you do to make the tops of your legs not touch?
A: Simone, The best thing to do is to build strength and muscle in the body. That raises the ...
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| pain in arms | 6/17/2008 |
Q: i am 26 and have started exercise and weight training on my own recently(just 2 days back). i lifted ...
A: Daman, I am assuming you were doing bench press????? Or was it bicep curls. It is entirely ...
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| Plan | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I am looking to develop some sort of "plan" to gather my eating and work-outs together. So, I guess ...
A: ok, Brit, 6 eggs is excessive. You can cut it to one hole egg and 2 whites. The fat and calories ...
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| Swollen Elbows | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I have started working out about 3 weeks ago (I go twice a week) and haven't worked out in over 2 ...
A: Malcolm, I would be concerned about a joint issue like that. I wouldn't say it isn't serious ...
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| Plan | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I am looking to develop some sort of "plan" to gather my eating and work-outs together. So, I guess ...
A: Britt, Your plan is good. I might tweek it a little bit. With the weights make sure you are ...
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| Weight | 6/11/2008 |
Q: I am very confused right now. For about 3 years, my weight had been steady at between 106-110 lbs. ...
A: Katie, The first thing you might need to do is increase your food intake. But to do that try to add ...
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| Update to my other question! | 6/11/2008 |
Q: tried asking a followup to http://www.allexperts.com/user.cgi?m=6&catID=1549&qID=4752810 but it ...
A: Kenny, Don't get freaked out about this -- Honestly the little add ons I suggested will boost your ...
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| Update to my other question! | 6/10/2008 |
Q: tried asking a followup to http://www.allexperts.com/user.cgi?m=6&catID=1549&qID=4752810 but it ...
A: Kenny, I have to agree with the people telling you that you aren't eating enough. I know that is ...
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| Bruising | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I am a 51 year old female who had been lifting 20 lb dumbbells for a couple of years. I stopped ...
A: Irene, I want to first talk about holding weights while you run. That is a HUGE stress on the ...
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| I don't train my whole body. Do i need 1 gram of protein per lb. of bodyweight? | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I would like to know if a person who doesn't train his whole body needs 1 gram of protein per lb. I ...
A: As I understand t you can use the gram per pound of body weight. You still are active. Make sure ...
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| losing weight | 6/2/2008 |
Q: how are you? I am a 26 year old female. I’m 5’6 and 153lbs. I have recently began to workout ...
A: Adrian, I think the difference is that you need resistance training. Start to lift weights. . . ...
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| Herniated disks and exercise | 6/2/2008 |
Q: Karen- I have two herniated disks (between L4 and L5 and between L5 and S1). I had severe spasms ...
A: Aaron, That is what I meant by asking your doctor for restrictions. Like if he says -- don't bend ...
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| Herniated disks and exercise | 6/1/2008 |
Q: Karen- I have two herniated disks (between L4 and L5 and between L5 and S1). I had severe spasms ...
A: Aaron, The back gets great support when the abdomen is strong. You can help your body with ...
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| Coming back from back injury | 5/20/2008 |
Q: My name is Ryan and I am a 24 year old who is in excellent shape, but I did have some bad luck with ...
A: Ryan, This is something you can't let go for long and you can't really self diagnose. I would ...
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| General weight lifting questions | 5/20/2008 |
Q: As I understand it, the way that muscle grows from weight lifting is that microscopic tears occur ...
A: Terri, All of your observations are valid. The women working out the next day might be doing more ...
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| Physical Improvement | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I am 31, still feel like I'm in my mid-20s, though in the last few years my general fitness and ...
A: Gabriel, I think the motivation is that you want to be well enough to put those advanced degrees to ...
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| Muscle Damage | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I am 21 yrs old.I like working out. My problem is that once when i was doing shoulder exercise by ...
A: Rituraj, I am sorry to say that muscles don't "crack". You have probably done some damage to the ...
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| Physical Improvement | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I am 31, still feel like I'm in my mid-20s, though in the last few years my general fitness and ...
A: Gabriel, The big question I have is what happened between mid-20 and now t make your fitness level ...
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| discomfort in biceps while lifting | 5/12/2008 |
Q: Ive been lifting hardcore for 3 months now and making good progress. When I do lying supine curls I ...
A: Mike, I caution you against injuring the tendon. You can pull it away from the bone. I suggest you ...
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| weight loss | 5/11/2008 |
Q: i was wondering if you could give me a workout routine or something to lose weight on my hips, ...
A: Heather, I have a program I designed for my nutrition clients and I have sent you a page from that ...
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| weight loss | 5/10/2008 |
Q: i was wondering if you could give me a workout routine or something to lose weight on my hips, ...
A: Heather, This web site http://sparkpeople.com/myspark/ex/all_exercises.asp has some wonderful ...
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| exercise routine | 5/8/2008 |
Q: I have been recently going to the gym lately. I have been going atleast 3 times a week for over an ...
A: Nastasia, Boy! First of all, don't work out 3x a day. I would need to see what you are doing ...
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| Run on a FULL stomach after supper? | 5/6/2008 |
Q: Karen My regular morning run has not paid off in terms of weight loss. I am going to further reduce ...
A: Susan, The worse thing you can do is cut your calories down to drop weight. The set point for your ...
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| lateral/rear delt issue | 5/5/2008 |
Q: I have the exact same situation with regard to one of my delts as that of one Christopher Hill, who ...
A: Tony, You must be single without children. . . this is the kind of training I did before BK -- ...
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| Added some gut | 5/5/2008 |
Q: Been lifting now for almost two years, and have made good progress. But I changed my routine for a ...
A: Michael, The rule of thumb is the maximum useable amount of protein for an adult is .9 gm/pound of ...
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| muscle pain through exercise | 5/4/2008 |
Q: hey, i was wondering if you can help me with this muscle pain i've been having. 3 days ago i tried ...
A: Marc, From the description of the areas that hurt I would think you probably overextended yourself ...
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| lateral/rear delt issue | 5/4/2008 |
Q: I have the exact same situation with regard to one of my delts as that of one Christopher Hill, who ...
A: Tony, Your body will let you know -- just as it has all along. Let's say for example you had been ...
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| Weight Loss/Exercise | 5/2/2008 |
Q: not sure where to start recently went through a bad breakup and weighted 14.5 stone (203 pounds) im ...
A: Kenny, We don't want to think "If I make progress. . . " Rather it is "As I make progress . . . " ...
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| Weight Loss/Exercise | 5/1/2008 |
Q: not sure where to start recently went through a bad breakup and weighted 14.5 stone (203 pounds) im ...
A: Kenny, I think the first thing is you need a new doctor. I am pretty irritated with that comment ...
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| weight lifting for firming/cardio | 4/30/2008 |
Q: After an MRI I was diagnosed with a bone bruise to the right knee and was told to stay off of it for ...
A: Marcia, Some of the exercises on this web site use ball or bands and a few weights. Try doing some ...
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| LIFE IS ROTTEN | 4/29/2008 |
Q: my ulnar nerve subluxates and my mcl is loose in my right elbow. other hands fine. got any thing for ...
A: RJ I am sorry to hear about your condition. I hope you have found a good sports medicine doctor who ...
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| lateral/rear delt issue | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I have the exact same situation with regard to one of my delts as that of one Christopher Hill, who ...
A: Tony, Good for you. I am sorry about the summer cut in the chest. Perhaps the circles and 8's will ...
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| lateral/rear delt issue | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I have the exact same situation with regard to one of my delts as that of one Christopher Hill, who ...
A: Tony, You are refreshing! Don't stop sharing. I know it is frustrating when the body doesn't ...
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| lateral/rear delt issue | 4/27/2008 |
Q: I have the exact same situation with regard to one of my delts as that of one Christopher Hill, who ...
A: Tony, As you can see with Chris Hill's exchange he never wrote back with the info I needed. So, I ...
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| Exercising with Spondylolysis/Spondylolisthesis | 4/24/2008 |
Q: Hey, I am wondering what exercises are tolerable for people with spondylolysis and/or ...
A: Dan, There are several considerations for you right now. In the first place, has your doctor ...
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| neural training | 4/23/2008 |
Q: Do the following sets, reps and exercises (when done with appropriate weight)promote a good neural ...
A: Marc, Any of the work I have done with rehab and neural net training needs thousands of reps to ...
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| Curls | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I'm a 290lbs 17 yrs old and 6'2.I curl 60 but only 2 sets and about 8-10 reps.Should I use less ...
A: Anthony, Here is a web site http://www.global-fitness.com/strength/s_video.html There are great ...
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| Curls | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I'm a 290lbs 17 yrs old and 6'2.I curl 60 but only 2 sets and about 8-10 reps.Should I use less ...
A: Anthony, It really depends on what your goal is. If you want to build some size then the 8-10 reps ...
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| ? | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I want to now which is better for building muscle size, high weight and low reps or low weight and ...
A: Sean, The components of building muscle are frequency (How often you get in the gym 3-5 times a ...
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| Workout routine | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I have created a workout routine that is based aroun improving functional strength (through neural ...
A: Marc. Holy Moley I never take this long to answer anyone. I am sorry. The first thing I thought ...
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| squat | 4/17/2008 |
Q: Hey im having trouble getting my parallel squat weight up, i mean my bench is like 225 and my ...
A: Gosh Zach, I think you should wait until you aren't lifting for football. Anywthing else would be ...
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| squat | 4/16/2008 |
Q: Hey im having trouble getting my parallel squat weight up, i mean my bench is like 225 and my ...
A: Zach, It sounds like your legs are really more powerful than you think. I don't know what the ...
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| squat | 4/15/2008 |
Q: Hey im having trouble getting my parallel squat weight up, i mean my bench is like 225 and my ...
A: Zach, How are you training for your squat now? How many sets, reps, How many times a week, what ...
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| where to begin | 4/13/2008 |
Q: well i want to start losing some weight so i've decided to buy power 90x. I've been thinking ...
A: No better time to start than NOW! Good for you for taking the step. I want to stress to go into ...
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| diet for making muscles | 4/12/2008 |
Q: sir,i am 17 years old boy,i dont have a huge body. i have just started my gym,for last 4 days,what ...
A: Prince, The best way to start is to eat good real food. Try having fresh veggies and fruits, whole ...
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| need help really bad with weigth loss. | 4/7/2008 |
Q: Im 20 years of age and weigh over 300 lbs. I need help really bad with my weight. I was hoping that ...
A: Jerry, OK. so let's make some changes. There are only two things you need to start. The first is ...
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| Cardio | 4/5/2008 |
Q: Hey, Karen. I recently joined a gym primarily to get back into shape as I haven't exercised in over ...
A: Ava, I would need to see what you are eating. Can you write out two days worth of food please? It ...
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| diet and exercise | 4/4/2008 |
Q: .. i am trying to tone up my butt.... but i'm not familiar with some exercises that i could do... i ...
A: Jakii, I can see and "hear" the improvement in your attitude. The last thing you want to do is to ...
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| biceps development | 4/3/2008 |
Q: 56 here and have been lifting / working out for 3 to 4 years. Noticed that in the last year my left ...
A: Thom, I don't know that this indentation is necessarily something you can help. It may just be the ...
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| Help with Body/Thighs/Flab | 4/2/2008 |
Q: My name is Ryan- I am female, age 37. For most of my adult life, I'd been slender (wearing about a ...
A: Ryan, There are a few things which concern me regarding your diet. In the first place I don't know ...
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| diet and exercise | 4/2/2008 |
Q: .. i am trying to tone up my butt.... but i'm not familiar with some exercises that i could do... i ...
A: This web site is very helpful with exercises you can do in your own room. ...
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| fitness | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I am a boyfriend. In other words im here on behalf of my girlfriend. I've been working out for a ...
A: Assure her that those women who are really pumped up are using something to do that. They are also ...
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| fitness | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I am a boyfriend. In other words im here on behalf of my girlfriend. I've been working out for a ...
A: Steve, That's a good start especially if she hasn't lifted yet. Be certain the weight is something ...
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| Weight lifting | 3/20/2008 |
Q: I am a 43 year old woman,mother of 2. About 1 yr ago I starting a fitness program. It included ...
A: Jody, You might have caused an imbalance in your shoulders. You need to work chest, back, abs, and ...
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| aid muscle recovery time | 3/19/2008 |
Q: What can I do to speed muscle recovery time? I know if it 'hurts' instead of 'sore', then I can ice ...
A: Yang, My clients use the Shaklee Physique http://www.shaklee.net/BodyRestoration to help with ...
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| mussle cramp | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I'm not sure if you can answer my question but, I have a Tony Little gazelle that I had bought ...
A: Mark, It may be that the movement in the hips, knees, ankles cause some kind of impingement on a ...
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| diet for morning lifter | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I workout at 5:30 a.m. What should I eat before I workout. How do I juggle the recommended fast ...
A: Matt, I am sorry but I am not the person to answer this question. I think that the research ...
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| Stomach is Getting Bigger while Exerc. | 3/16/2008 |
Q: I am 5'1" and weighed 106 before I started working out. I have been working out for 4 weeks and my ...
A: Heather, Several things you can try to change. Decide which one you want and go with that for a ...
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| push ups | 3/16/2008 |
Q: i recently had to move to a rural area no gym within 40 miles. i've been doing 1000 push ups and ...
A: Kacey, You might look at getting some dumbells and start doing more than body resistance exercises. ...
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| Stomach is Getting Bigger while Exerc. | 3/15/2008 |
Q: I am 5'1" and weighed 106 before I started working out. I have been working out for 4 weeks and my ...
A: Heather, To drop weight you need to do two things. Build the muscle in the body so you raise your ...
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| body fat percentage | 3/13/2008 |
Q: I have recently been trying to figure out my body fat percentage, and because there are different ...
A: Evan, Well, it seems you don't have much of an issue. If you feel you have enough size and want to ...
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| one last question.... | 3/11/2008 |
Q: Ok, so what should I do about my cravings?? I crave things that taste really good. Why do I crave ...
A: Andie, Don't apologize for the questions. This is where we have the biggest issue with diet and ...
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| get into shape | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I'm 21, 5'3", and almost 140lbs. My husband and I are talking about trying to get pregnant sometime ...
A: I hate calorie counting too. Watch for the food groups make sure you eat lots of veggies and some ...
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| get into shape | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I'm 21, 5'3", and almost 140lbs. My husband and I are talking about trying to get pregnant sometime ...
A: Andie, I would start with a moderate workout. Try going to the gym and doing a complete body ...
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| get into shape | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I'm 21, 5'3", and almost 140lbs. My husband and I are talking about trying to get pregnant sometime ...
A: Andie, Let's get a picture of what kinds of activities you do now. Do you have the time to answer ...
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| bad knees and weight exercises | 3/10/2008 |
Q: I am in a weight lifting class and we were told to write up our goals for the next few months left ...
A: Jenna, I would think that you could get a doctors excuse with a diagnosis like that, but some ...
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| Sets | 3/8/2008 |
Q: I weightlift daily working appropriate muscle groups on the right days, I get plenty of protein, and ...
A: Tyler, Overtraining is an individual kind of thing. Some people can take more before they have ...
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| I want to gain energy, mass, and tone. | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I've read many of your answers and they have all been very informative so I thought maybe you would ...
A: Paul, Because I can't see you I can't really tell what we are talking about here, but if the chest ...
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| flaxseed oil | 3/6/2008 |
Q: what is your opinion on taking a teaspoon of flaxseed oil in the morning and nite as a supplement to ...
A: Heidi, It certainly is a way to get flax into your body, but the taste is nasty. I used to do that, ...
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| Arm curls+ dumbbell weight | 3/3/2008 |
Q: Please could you advise me on the correct starting weight for arm curls using dumbbells?. I have ...
A: Suze, You can tax your muscles a little more. YOu may be able to do up to 10 pounds. Don't forget ...
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| I want to gain energy, mass, and tone. | 3/1/2008 |
Q: I've read many of your answers and they have all been very informative so I thought maybe you would ...
A: Paul, Are you kidding??? Your question is awesome. I certainly have plenty of data on which to ...
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| Blood pressure? | 2/29/2008 |
Q: Karen, I am 50 no major health issues. I reduced my blood pressure in a few weeks from the 140's to ...
A: Barry, The blood pressure isn't the issue as much as the diet and the exercise. You have ...
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| love handles | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I am a 28 year old female 5'5 and I weigh 135lbs. I have what I call a "tire" around my waist. It's ...
A: Lynne, Lets get a little info from you. What is your diet like? Give me a list of the specific ...
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| Leg exercises | 2/22/2008 |
Q: I'm hoping you might have advice for me in slimming my hips and thighs. I've been going 3/4 days a ...
A: Dee, The only other thing you can do for legs and butt besides weights is to do the matt work ...
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| Confused | 2/20/2008 |
Q: I am a 34 year old male and I have just started working out. I need to lose about 15lbs of body fat. ...
A: Ben, In my humble opinion, the other person is wrong. The body is designed to function as I ...
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| head pains during workouts | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I'm 16 and I've started doing push ups and sit ups daily. I would usually do about 3 sets of 20 push ...
A: Lawrence, I am assuming you have talked with your doctor? At first I thought it was because you ...
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| desperate | 2/18/2008 |
Q: well i weigh 254 pounds and i am about 6ft 3. i have developed "manboobs" and i am trying to get rid ...
A: Warren, This is soooooo do-able!!! The key to weight loss is in lifting weights and eating right. ...
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| lower back | 2/17/2008 |
Q: Karen My lower back curves inward,causing my belly to stick out. It was flatter when I was younger ...
A: She, Your body will determine which way to hold your legs. You want to feel the stretch in those ...
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| lower back | 2/17/2008 |
Q: Karen My lower back curves inward,causing my belly to stick out. It was flatter when I was younger ...
A: Sue, Those kinds of adaptations in the body are from an imbalance. Start by stretching your ...
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| weights and boobs | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I have been doing Body Pump classes for a couple of months now - once or twice a week, on top of my ...
A: Helen, I am pretty certain that when you build muscle the muscle pulls the bust line up. What you ...
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| Muscular thighs/quads | 2/5/2008 |
Q: This might be the opposite of what you do but I hope you can help. My name is Jenifer and I am a 21 ...
A: Jenifer, It is probably that hip hop that brought on the muscle in your legs. And while muscle is ...
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| Quitting Smoking | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I am quitting smoking, and I've decided to start exercising and begin going to the gym again. My ...
A: Andrew, I would join a gym. If you can't do that just start walking. Try to do it 30 minutes 3 ...
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| Started weight lifting | 2/2/2008 |
Q: have started lifting weights with personal trainer for about a month now - i'm lifting fairly heavy ...
A: Gina, Let's first look at your diet. I think you aren't eating enough and you have too much ...
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| Started weight lifting | 2/2/2008 |
Q: have started lifting weights with personal trainer for about a month now - i'm lifting fairly heavy ...
A: Gina, I have several questions, would you be willing to answer them for me? 1. Is your trainer a man ...
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| Leg lifting technique | 2/1/2008 |
Q: My son is being instructed to do some leg exercise that is simalar to a squat where is to go past 90 ...
A: Greg, There are people who still teach that below 90 degree stuff, but as for me -- I never go near ...
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| collar bone | 2/1/2008 |
Q: hey karen my collar bones are really visible. is there any exercises i can do to hide them? ...
A: Saif, You can build the density of the muscles around them. Doing shoulder, chest and back/trap ...
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| exercise recommendation | 1/31/2008 |
Q: First Let me give a little background, I am a 56 yr. old W/M. 6'2", 261 lbs, diabetic, high ...
A: Frank, Actually, I think the best thing for you would be the water. I think you will do better ...
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| Swollen Joints and Arms from Push Ups | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I am a 23yr old male. Haven't exercised in a couple of years. Was doing push ups not to long ago ...
A: Edwin, Any number of things could have happened in your elbows. It is obvious that something is ...
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| Nutritian advice | 1/30/2008 |
Q: I am 41 yrs young, 5'4" 81 kg. I eat the following on a daily basis (this doesn't change from day to ...
A: Karen, You understand I am not a nutritionist and regarding your food the only thing I can see if ...
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| weights | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I have had breast implants under the muscle for 12 months my question is is it safe for me to do ...
A: Ann, Who told you it will hurt the implants. That is the first I have ever heard that. However, to ...
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| Strengthen back, core & get toned | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I am going to turn 40 this year in June and would love to have a stronger core, back and get toned ...
A: Moana, I think your routine sounds very good. Let's only do cardio on Tues and Thursday after ...
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| weight training after injury heals | 1/28/2008 |
Q: I am 46 and have competed the past two years in Figure competitions coming in 3rd in my class this ...
A: Ellen, I understand where the warnings are coming from. The kind of exercises -- like squat and ...
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| Confused | 1/27/2008 |
Q: I am a 34 year old male and I have just started working out. I need to lose about 15lbs of body fat. ...
A: Ben, Actually the process of building muscle is starting right now. NO, it is not pointless. Keep ...
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| Weight loss/ Gain muscle routine help | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if my routine would work, if i start jogging for 20 mins and lift heavy weights to ...
A: Giang Vo, The key is that you are moving, you aren't in a rut and you will get some results. No, ...
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| Quick Recovery? | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I picked up college-class martial arts with my running. It has been nearly two weeks since I started ...
A: Tabby, I am not a nutritionist but I have been around enough to know what my body and the bodies of ...
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| not loosing weight | 1/25/2008 |
Q: I AM A 36 YEAR OLD WOMAN 5'4" AND I WEIGH 164 POUNDS I HAVE CHANGED MY WAY OF EATING AND ADDED ...
A: Heather, They have these adorable little coolers now days and I suggest you get one that will fit ...
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| not loosing weight | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I AM A 36 YEAR OLD WOMAN 5'4" AND I WEIGH 164 POUNDS I HAVE CHANGED MY WAY OF EATING AND ADDED ...
A: Heather, I know you aren't going to like to hear this but I don't think you are eating enough food. ...
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| shoulder pain | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I have been using a bench press for about 6 months.i started out benching around 70 lbs and now my ...
A: Stephen, If you are not matching the heavy lifting on your back and rear delts, traps and rhomboids ...
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| chest concern | 1/23/2008 |
Q: I want to develop my chest but it sags a little bit, some even tell me it looks like teenage boobs. ...
A: Mark, Make sure you get clearance from your doctor. You might need to restrict the kinds of things ...
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| Weight Lifting/Training | 1/22/2008 |
Q: I work out 6 days a week or at least try to. I do arms and shoulders: Bar Curls: 20-15-10 reps X 3 ...
A: Shawn, I think this sounds like a good workout. Being sore doesn't necessarily mean you aren't ...
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| One shoulder is small | 1/20/2008 |
Q: my left shoulder seems smaller than my left shoulder. So when i wear something it feels a bit odd. ...
A: ok. Please recognize that i am not a doctor and I can't even see you, but I would suggest the ...
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| One shoulder is small | 1/19/2008 |
Q: my left shoulder seems smaller than my left shoulder. So when i wear something it feels a bit odd. ...
A: I don't know what you mean by smaller. Can you explain what you see in the mirror when you have no ...
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| Injury Prevention | 1/18/2008 |
Q: Karen, Hey, I injured my knee last year playing football and it resulted in a dislocated patella ...
A: Daniel, I don't know what the risk factor would be for you, but bodyweight is always better than ...
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| weight loss | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I ran across this quote in a recent article in the New York Times titled "Does Exercise Really Keep ...
A: Amanda, It goes against everything I was taught too. I don't know what study this came from but I ...
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| stunting of growth | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I have been weight lifting for I think half a year now and one of my friends has told me that ...
A: Chris, I am glad your form is good and I am grateful you are having help with technique. However, ...
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| De-bulking | 1/16/2008 |
Q: I've been training quite intensely with weights for about 5 years and have developed a very muscular ...
A: Ross, the muscle didn't turn to fat/flab. It just got flacid and relaxed. You can start lifting ...
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| cardio & weight lifting | 1/14/2008 |
Q: hey Karen im about 6'2 and weigh 140 pounds and im 17 years old. im very skinny and i started ...
A: Saif, You are doing a great job. The main thing that will help your back is to do Low Rows or ...
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| 2questions ..breast and company | 1/13/2008 |
Q: . im 16 years old and i play soccer. so you cantsay that i dont excercise . but yea 2 questions ...
A: Jasmine, The exercises for the chest are things like push ups, dumbell presses and flys. You also ...
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| cardio & weight lifting | 1/13/2008 |
Q: hey Karen im about 6'2 and weigh 140 pounds and im 17 years old. im very skinny and i started ...
A: Saif, It is fair to say you aren't doing too much cardio. Too much is like running 15-30 miles a ...
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| Weightlifting | 1/11/2008 |
Q: I have been working out 3-4 times a week for the last 2 months. I am trying to get in Shape for ...
A: Shawn, 1. the best exercises for a pitcher are legs and some back, shoulder, bicep work. But legs ...
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| bodybuilding | 1/9/2008 |
Q: my name is jaime and i am about 5'10 5'11 about 165. i took some protein but im still the same size ...
A: You should be working out at least 4 times a week. I would do a routine of a MWF and Saturday. ...
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| Exercise | 1/7/2008 |
Q: I am 24 year old mother of one. I am 5' 7'' and weight 245 pounds, I have always been chubby. I have ...
A: Brandy, You can do crunches and reverse curls where you keep your feet at as 90 degree angle in the ...
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| Question about weight loss | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I'm a 27 year old woman, and recently I decided to get rid of the extra 25 lbs that have been ...
A: I think you can do this and probably by spring. You need to try to do a whole body workout. Use ...
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| jumping or running on the spot | 1/5/2008 |
Q: Is this effective way to get a fat burning workout? Its too cold to and snowy to run outside and I ...
A: Sure, the length of time you do it is good. I have a friend who moved to London and knew no one. ...
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| Wrist Muscle | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I am interested in learning how to gain wrist muscle, strictly speaking. That exercise methods are ...
A: Ben, I think you are talking about the forearm muscle which will in turn help the wrist be more ...
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| Fitness Training | 12/14/2007 |
Q: im in 12th grade, and i am thinking of becoming a fitness trainer. My question is, are there any ...
A: Mike, There are tons of things you can do. Exercise physiology, kinesiology are two aspects of the ...
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| Weight Lifting And Cardio | 12/14/2007 |
Q: I needed your help for a workout routine that is good for cardio and weight lifting, I am 5'8" and ...
A: Sulman, The first recommendation I have is for you to start changing your eating. Before we can ...
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| working out | 12/13/2007 |
Q: my question is my arms a really strong and so are my pecks with the dumbbell press but as soon at i ...
A: Devin, Give me an example of your lifting over the last week. Just the bench workout. I need to ...
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| Elbow pain on flat bench only | 12/11/2007 |
Q: Believe the issue happened 15 years ago doing heavy weighted dips between two benches when at the ...
A: I can't get a handle on it. I agree with you about the suggestion that the BB friend gave you. ...
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| Elbow pain on flat bench only | 12/10/2007 |
Q: Believe the issue happened 15 years ago doing heavy weighted dips between two benches when at the ...
A: MuscleGuy45 Based on a study from UC Berkeley the most effective bench press is the decline. You ...
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| 90 minutes cardio a DAY? | 12/9/2007 |
Q: Karen After no luck losing weight on a low calorie diet combined with 45 minutes on my stationary ...
A: The reference I found in an American Heart Association report has to do with maintaining weight ...
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| pre cardio | 12/7/2007 |
Q: im cory and im 17. I usually wake up at 5:30 and do sprints, should I eat anything before that and ...
A: Cory, If this makes you feel ok for the day then you should be set. The whole grain/protein mix ...
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| pre cardio | 12/7/2007 |
Q: im cory and im 17. I usually wake up at 5:30 and do sprints, should I eat anything before that and ...
A: Cory, I always think it is good to have something light for your body and blood sugar to be ...
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| Muscle Gain | 12/6/2007 |
Q: Im a 20 years old male weighing around 11-12 stone slim figure. I was wondering do i have to gain ...
A: Algan, In the first place, no you don't have to gain before you start exercising. There seems to ...
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| increasing muscle | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I am 27 yr old .i am vegetarian .I want to increase my muscle and shaping it .my hands(biceps) are ...
A: Irfan, The first thing to do is help me understand what you know about food. What do you eat now. ...
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| Need help | 12/4/2007 |
Q: my weight is 61kg.chest 36 inch waist 31 and with thin legs.i want to ask u that how can i increase ...
A: Khurram, I am not a dietitian so the advice I can give you will be limited to a general ...
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| Need help | 12/3/2007 |
Q: my weight is 61kg.chest 36 inch waist 31 and with thin legs.i want to ask u that how can i increase ...
A: Khurram, While I am not familiar with some of the food you are talking about I do see a pattern that ...
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| Need help | 12/2/2007 |
Q: my weight is 61kg.chest 36 inch waist 31 and with thin legs.i want to ask u that how can i increase ...
A: Khurram, Can you give me an idea of your eating habits? When you work out at the gym, what kind of ...
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| incresing muscle mass | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I'm 29 years old male. I'm 174 cm and 63 kg. Beginer in fitnes and bodybuilding. I start taking Iso ...
A: It certainly sounds like you have everything under control! Give it time. Eat well and when you ...
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| I need help | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I am 25 yours old. I suffer from a medical condition called avascular necrosis(I don't think I ...
A: Lionel, Have you talked with your surgeon? He/She is the person most on top of your condition and ...
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| football season | 11/26/2007 |
Q: Hey, it's me Devyn you talked to me back in July and you gave me some pointers and you told me to ...
A: Devyn, For your diet you need to follow a sensible diet. For that you eat only lean meats and whole ...
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| Too much muscle | 11/20/2007 |
Q: I'm Jenny, and I'm 16. I have a dilemma I was wishing you could help me with. I've been wrestling ...
A: Start with the diet change. If nothing else happens we can talk Pilates. I cannot for the life of ...
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| Too much muscle | 11/19/2007 |
Q: I'm Jenny, and I'm 16. I have a dilemma I was wishing you could help me with. I've been wrestling ...
A: I would cut the carbs down that you are eating in the morning and during the day. I am sure you ...
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| i;ve been working on my abs | 11/17/2007 |
Q: I've been working on my abs for weeks~~~ and it's just not getting nice,,it's only swelling...oh ...
A: Tom, What I suspect is the form for your crunches. There is an actual matrix to the abdomen that ...
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| i;ve been working on my abs | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I've been working on my abs for weeks~~~ and it's just not getting nice,,it's only swelling...oh ...
A: Tom, Can you give me a breakdown of what you are doing for your abs. How often, What kinds of ...
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| Advice | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I currently exercise at home about 4-5 times per week, usually on an evening. However, I am hoping ...
A: Jane, I believe you have it all together and you don't even know it! What you can do is to have ...
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| 15 Year old Work Out Plan Help | 10/31/2007 |
Q: I'm just about 15 years old, 127 pounds, 5'6. I do have access to a YMCA. I have not lifted much ...
A: Mike, You seem to be really familiar with the weight room and equipment. The good thing is that you ...
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| 15 Year old Work Out Plan Help | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I'm just about 15 years old, 127 pounds, 5'6. I do have access to a YMCA. I have not lifted much ...
A: Mike, ok. Let's look at two different things. One, are you involved in any other sports? Two, do ...
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| Old Knee Injury | 10/28/2007 |
Q: Karen. I hope you can help me. I am 47 and used to be very athletic in my younger days (roller ...
A: Kat, Well, I am not a doctor and cannot do a diagnosis for you, but I think you have several ...
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| shoulder impinging exercise | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I recently took a class where a movement was presented as an overhead Tricep move holding a weight ...
A: Liz, Well, as I understand it you are both right. However, your young "groovy" instructor is ...
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| protein | 10/27/2007 |
Q: I eat alot of protein foods but that alone doesnt really do it
A: Cory, Try mixing half of the protein powder they recommend with milk and fruit. You might need to ...
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| Exercise and losing inches | 10/26/2007 |
Q: I am 22. till the time i was at home , i never had fat problems.but i started working away and i am ...
A: Gayathri, Walk. You don't need to jog. Walk and try to do it for longer. Increase your leg lifts ...
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| exercises for post neck hernia surgery | 10/25/2007 |
Q: I had neck hernia surgery and I know I should not be lifting heavy weights. What are the best and ...
A: Liz, I have a few questions I need answered before I can answer you. Hope you don't mind. How long ...
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| Armpit fat!!! | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I'm 20 years old, and pretty fit, my only problem is my love handles and armpit fat that rolls over ...
A: Shawna, Rather than me tell you -- I want you to write out your food from yesterday and today. When ...
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| Armpit fat!!! | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I'm 20 years old, and pretty fit, my only problem is my love handles and armpit fat that rolls over ...
A: Shawna, If you clean up your diet and just make one adjustment at first. Stop all fried/fast foods. ...
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| Ankle strength | 10/23/2007 |
Q: Karen, I am beginning to play hockey after a 9 year absence from the sport. I have noticed that my ...
A: Mike, You are funny! Yup -- they think 6 packs are more important! Calf raises are the first ...
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| Six Packs & Weight lifting | 10/21/2007 |
Q: I am 14 years old, i was born on Jan 28th so im almost 15. I am currently 5' 8" and i weigh around ...
A: Raymond, You need to get started with a totally full body approach to fitness. Gaining weight in a ...
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| Difficulty losing weight and seeing results | 10/20/2007 |
Q: I just had a baby about a year and a half ago and have decided to get back into shape. I'm 5'0 and ...
A: Marisa, I am sorry but I am not at all familiar with the P90X program and I cannot comment on what ...
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| followup to old question | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I tried to follow up to my old question but it said I had to "ask" a new one. I will past your last ...
A: Brooke, You might very well be one of those people who doesn't get a lactic build up in their ...
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| weight loss | 10/9/2007 |
Q: Helow !! I am 14 I will be 15 in November I am doing cdrew in December. I weigh 190 and I have a ...
A: Christian crew will work off that weight. Try to start eating right. Let me know what kinds of ...
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| weight lifting advice | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I just asked this question of someone else on this board before I realized there were so many to ...
A: Brooke Well, it is a small world. I gathered from the link you sent that you are from Chesapeake ...
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| weight lifting advice | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I just asked this question of someone else on this board before I realized there were so many to ...
A: Brooke, You are on the right track. With the cable machine you can use the bar and do bicep curls ...
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| weight lifting advice | 9/19/2007 |
Q: I just asked this question of someone else on this board before I realized there were so many to ...
A: Brooke, If I understand you right, you are trying to drop weight and maintain your muscle. You are ...
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| Vomitting after every excercise. | 9/18/2007 |
Q: I have a question concerning what happens to me after nearly ever exercise I do during my normal ...
A: Bryan, Once or perhaps twice might be ok, but I have never heard of any healthy person being able to ...
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| Getting sick after a hard workout | 9/16/2007 |
Q: My boyfriend and I just started a workout with a personal trainer and after leaving the gym my ...
A: Kristin, Is your boyfried diabetic? Does he have any health concerns? It may also be that he just ...
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| Advice | 9/14/2007 |
Q: I am currently for my workout routine doing several hundred pushups 5 days of the week (mon,wed,fri ...
A: Jordan, Wow, tough question. That depends on a few things. The first is your physique and how your ...
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| soccer, health, flexiblilty | 9/13/2007 |
Q: ok so I'm a pretty in shape guy, I'm 5'10-5'11'' 160 16 years old and my upper body is pretty ...
A: Robin, You may as well shoot yourself in the foot with your eating habits. You are headed down the ...
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| home gym | 9/13/2007 |
Q: i am a student in high school so i can afford a lot equipment but i got a few dumb bells 10-25 ...
A: Leon, You should be able to go to the gym at your school. Perhaps you will have to ask about the ...
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| Increasing resitance question | 9/12/2007 |
Q: I just had a query I was hoping you could clear up. I was interested in purchasing a Heavy Duty ...
A: Girish, I suppose the heavy version would be best except my question is -- are you strong enough to ...
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| How long does it take for a teen to get big ? | 9/10/2007 |
Q: i'm a 17 yr old teen who's been going 2 the gym for the last 3-4 months.My objective is to change ...
A: Dani, As you grow there will be changes in your body. The testosterone in your system is just ...
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| gaining mass | 9/10/2007 |
Q: I'm a 29 year old male who weighs 184 lbs. My current bodyfat is about 19-20% and mostly around my ...
A: Gene, You can kill two birds with one stone if you change your diet. Eating 67 gms of lean protein ...
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| steady state exercise | 9/9/2007 |
Q: Typically, I run or do cardio on an eliptical machine. I'd like to burn a few pounds of fat, while ...
A: Paul, All cardio works and the key to keeping the muscle is to keep lifting and eat regularly. ...
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| arm exercises | 9/7/2007 |
Q: I have a question about a little bit of flab that I've noticed when I put on my bra or any ...
A: Danielle, 1000 experts all agree with me. There are no exercises that can target an area to ...
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| PUMPING IRON 2 | 9/1/2007 |
Q: Would you please tell me what it means by "your a machine"? Thanks C Barwick ANSWER: Cameron, ...
A: Cameron, It sounds as if you are an individual who always pushes the envelope with your lifting. ...
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| I decreased my whey-protein intake to 1 whey-protein shake a day | 8/29/2007 |
Q: I am trying to lose weight and i recently bought a home-gym with a basic barbell, some weight ...
A: Juan I don't think the whey is doing it nor is it a matter of too much protein. The thing that is ...
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| Would i get fat if i train heavy as part of my weight loss weight training routine? | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I am trying to lose weight and i recently bought a home-gym with a basic barbell, some weight ...
A: Juan, I agree with you. Try doing heavy for 3 sets and 15 reps. I would start with 2 exercises for ...
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| ab exercises | 8/28/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me what machines are in most gyms that will work the entire ab area(upper and lower, ...
A: Danielle, Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. The web site wasn't working right. Oh ...
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| ab exercises | 8/28/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me what machines are in most gyms that will work the entire ab area(upper and lower, ...
A: Danielle, I rarely use a machine for abs because I don't believe women need weights with their ab ...
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| Power Training and Building Muscle | 8/28/2007 |
Q: Greetings, I am 6"2 and currently weigh 188lbs. I have a max bench of roughly 230lbs, but have ...
A: Edwin, Sounds like you really need to mix it up. Try this one on for size. The first time I did it ...
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| PUMPING IRON | 8/26/2007 |
Q: Would you please tell me what it means by "your a machine"? Thanks C Barwick
A: Cameron, Well, taken out of context it is difficult to say. I regard the body as a well tuned ...
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| Going up in weight | 8/21/2007 |
Q: I recently started lifting weights again. I am 24 years old. I was just wondering how often ...
A: Michael, A general rule of thumb I use is that when I do all 4 sets and all 5 reps and I don't feel ...
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| Weight gain and muscle gain | 8/20/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you can workout too much. How many sets should I be doing at the gym to gain ...
A: Well, I can give you the norm or the standard by which we all live. This is not only based on ...
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| run or xbike? | 8/19/2007 |
Q: I am 48,battling middle age spread. I bought a stionary exercise bike a few months ago hoping it ...
A: Barry, The change comes with the food control. I am not saying diet, I am saying blood sugar ...
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| LEGS | 8/18/2007 |
Q: I'M 21 YEARS OLD I'VE BEEN WORKOUT MY LEGS FOR ABOUT A YEAR IN A HALF.I HAVE VERY THIN LEGS,MY GOAL ...
A: Mary, Please write out for me your exercise routine. Be sure to include: the number of times you ...
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| Aleve, Ibuprophen and Working Out | 8/15/2007 |
Q: I read somewhere (of course can't remember where) that taking Aleve and/or Ibuprophen too soon after ...
A: Kathleen, I have researched this and only know the little I have read recently. In the first place ...
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| elbows and shoulders | 8/15/2007 |
Q: Hey Karen, How are you? Recently i got my elbows xray`ed out because of clicking joints, the ...
A: Eddy, If you felt compelled to go to the doctor it must be bad. Without seeing you I can't really ...
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| weightlifting | 8/15/2007 |
Q: how would i damage the growth plates?
A: The damage can be done in many ways. Sort of like a compression fracture that "injurs" the part of ...
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| weightlifting | 8/14/2007 |
Q: say if you started weightlifting about 15 years old would it stop you from growing in height becaus ...
A: Geraint, No, you won't stop growing unless you abuse your body and injure the growth plates. In some ...
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| please explain me about this | 8/13/2007 |
Q: i have a average body, i work out almost every other day. i always want to have my six packs.. i do ...
A: Wasi, I am sorry if I confused you. The act of doing a crunch is not going to make the fat go away ...
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| weight lifting | 8/12/2007 |
Q: Hey I'm fifteen and I'm trying to strengthen my muscles for rugby, is there a specific age that you ...
A: Robert, ok. without instruction I am not really all excited about getting you to lift weights, but ...
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| The Flabby arm | 8/11/2007 |
Q: I am a 55 young female and I have been losing weight the good old natural way. Now alot of my body ...
A: Linda, Hand weights are fine. When you start to feel that the weight is too easy you just do the ...
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| The Flabby arm | 8/11/2007 |
Q: I am a 55 young female and I have been losing weight the good old natural way. Now alot of my body ...
A: Linda, Lifting weights is a good idea. Every day???? Can you spell overkill???? I suggest 3x a ...
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| please explain me about this | 8/10/2007 |
Q: i have a average body, i work out almost every other day. i always want to have my six packs.. i do ...
A: Wasi, There can be several things going on here. Let me ask you this. Did you have definition in ...
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| Questions from Male 26 | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I feel my waist is very less than what it should be and also my upper portion of body (chest and ...
A: Well, the main thing is to just start lifting and eating right. When you think of food you need to ...
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| High Intensity lifting | 8/10/2007 |
Q: Karen. I have been weight training for sometime now and I was wondering what kind of sets and reps ...
A: Mike, That is the supreme question! It is always a guessing game with each individual client ...
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| weightlifting | 8/9/2007 |
Q: Should deadlifts be avoided? I have read a website that says to actually get better at deadlifts you ...
A: Chris, I think deadlifts have their place but all exercises improve with cross training. that is ...
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| Exercise | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me out, I'm 15 and 5'7", 190lbs, I am starting the Atkins Diet and ...
A: Sulman, My first recommendation is to not stay with the Atkins beyond two weeks. You have to have ...
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| but hips | 8/6/2007 |
Q: could you tell me any exersises that would build the but out instead of make it smaller (bigger and ...
A: ok. Squats are good,the donkey kicks are good. flat back dead lifts. . . holding weights in hands ...
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| hmm | 8/6/2007 |
Q: well on a weekday i would usually eat maybe a Salad (when i work). they are the salads from wendys. ...
A: Adam, If I remember you are trying to get a six pack? right. I don't have a way to link with your ...
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| hi once again (if you remember) | 8/5/2007 |
Q: Okay, im trying to eat right and stay away from the bad stuff. im looking for a way to cut some fat ...
A: Adam, I don't know what your diet is like now, but that would be the key -- in addition to some ...
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| Abs? | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I want to attain a six pack? What do you recommend me doing? What types of exercises and nutrition? ...
A: Akira, You are doing as much as you can for now. If you have that much practice, I assume you are ...
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| tricep kickbacks and shoulder pain | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I have started tricep kickbacks along with dips as part of a tricep routine. However when i do ...
A: Tim, First of all, be sure you are doing enough rear delt work. The real issue here may be an ...
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| but hips | 8/3/2007 |
Q: could you tell me any exersises that would build the but out instead of make it smaller (bigger and ...
A: Well, it would help to know what you tried and what kind of frequency you did as well as what kind ...
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| breast reduction | 8/2/2007 |
Q: i am 16 years old. i am happy with my figure as i think i am in proportion except for my breats, ...
A: Eileen, Exercise will firm up the muscle in the chest but not reduce the breast tissue. I am sorry ...
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| muscle fatigue | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I am 45, 220 pounds, very deconditioned (have not worked out in 20 years), and I started lifting ...
A: Jan Hey chicklet! I am proud of you!!!!! Huge undertaking for you to step up to the plate for ...
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| increase calf bulk | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I am a 5 feet tall girl weighing 46 kg. I am satisfied with my weight except the fact that my calves ...
A: Meera, You need to do those exercises while holding weight. Either hold a dumbell in your hand -- ...
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| weightlifting | 7/29/2007 |
Q: What are the benefits of squats and clean and jerk? Which would probably be more beneficial to focus ...
A: Chris, Both exercises are multiple joint moves which work more of the body. Done correctly they are ...
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| repetitions | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I want to add muscle and gain strength and power from weightlifting. However i have had conflicting ...
A: Matt, They are all right -- doesn't that make it worse? HA! Here's the real scoop: If you have ...
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| Gain Muscle Mass Quickly | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I have been around the block and it seems that everyone wants to sell me a book or a program on how ...
A: Ryan, Well, the rate at which you build muscle depends on the entire program you do. Factors to ...
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| Pull-Ups/Shoulders | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what's the best way to incorporate pull-ups/chinups into a workout routine, ...
A: Dave, I would do the pull ups first and try to max out as much as you can. THEN do the rest of your ...
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| tall enough and skinny | 7/27/2007 |
Q: i am 17 years old 138 pounds, and i'm already 6 1 1/2. its been around 3 weeks since i joined the ...
A: Adam, I have a huge problem with the fact that you take creatine. I am very opposed to it for the ...
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| weightlifting | 7/26/2007 |
Q: I have a couple of questions about working out. 1. Why does it seem working out once a week does ...
A: Chris, Science shows us that to improve fitness (which is strength, range of motion, endurance, ...
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| bicep curls and wrist pain | 7/25/2007 |
Q: My wrists hurt when i do barbell/ dumbbell bicep curls. I do hammer curls as well which are pain ...
A: Jake, There may be a physiological reason for this. . . having to do with the biomechanics of your ...
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| Help | 7/24/2007 |
Q: I'm a 15 year old male and well i want to be the best football player i possiblably can. So i want ...
A: Devyn, Rest between sets about 30 seconds. You won't get BIG unless you are using steroids. The ...
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| Help | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I'm a 15 year old male and well i want to be the best football player i possiblably can. So i want ...
A: Devyn, I think you need to change your workout. Do a MWF workout -- for full body. 2 exercises for ...
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| Platform | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I am currently in college and am fairly wary of my weight, as you would assume. I am 6'2", and weigh ...
A: Britt, Bless your heart. . . the water is the daily intake. You would float away with that much in ...
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| Platform | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I am currently in college and am fairly wary of my weight, as you would assume. I am 6'2", and weigh ...
A: Britt, There are 3 keys to this puzzle. 1. diet -- you need to eat lean and fresh. forget about ...
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| Changing the workout plan | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I remember someone mentioning to me that workout plan should change every month for the effective ...
A: Nitin, I don't change any more often than about 3-4 months. In the meantime you can alter it from a ...
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| Help | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I'm a 15 year old male and well i want to be the best football player i possiblably can. So i want ...
A: Devyn, You are a man after my heart. So glad you feel that way about the steroids. 3 miles is good ...
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| spilt routine or full body? | 7/22/2007 |
Q: i was just wonderin what your opinions are on whether split routines are superior to full body ...
A: Joe, in the world of fast pace -- get it in whatever you can do many people like the full body. I ...
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| Help | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I'm a 15 year old male and well i want to be the best football player i possiblably can. So i want ...
A: Devyn, Have you been properly instructed in how to lift? Form and technique? Make sure you never ...
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| I have 3 questions about weightlifting | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I have 3 questions. First: Does lifting free weights and benching stunt growth? Second: I've been ...
A: Actually the bones and brain are maturing up into the early 20's. Don't try heavy powerlifting. Be ...
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| Born with a flat butt | 7/22/2007 |
Q: I hope you're able to help me. I'm a 24 year old female, who likes to run and go to the gym. ...
A: Jennie, Start running bleachers at your local high school. I used to run up a set of stairs, across ...
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| I have 3 questions about weightlifting | 7/21/2007 |
Q: I have 3 questions. First: Does lifting free weights and benching stunt growth? Second: I've been ...
A: Johnny, The kind of body where you look pumped up and as if you are flexing is what people get when ...
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| hi again | 7/20/2007 |
Q: okay its hard to list 10 goods and bads, but perhaps if i group them. bads: fast food, chips, candy, ...
A: Adam, I use the palm of my hand and figure a chicken breast is close enough for 6 oz -- if it is ...
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| Help | 7/20/2007 |
Q: I'm a 15 year old male and well i want to be the best football player i possiblably can. So i want ...
A: Devyn, To be the best at anything you have to treat the body better than anyone else treats their ...
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| Getting back to my former self | 7/20/2007 |
Q: I am 26 years old, from the time I was 12 to 17 I took Tae Kwon Do and received a black belt in ...
A: The information you have provided me thus far is fantastic. Thank you so much for the wonderful ...
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| hi again | 7/20/2007 |
Q: okay its hard to list 10 goods and bads, but perhaps if i group them. bads: fast food, chips, candy, ...
A: Adam, Good. The food pyramid you should use is the mediteranean food pyramid. Check it out on the ...
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| Getting back to my former self | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I am 26 years old, from the time I was 12 to 17 I took Tae Kwon Do and received a black belt in ...
A: Edward, I am so confused. I thought I answered this question in detail, but I cannot seem to find ...
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| Quick ab workout | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I am a 44 year-old woman who is 5' & 106 lbs. I do, however, have a pronounced belly. I've never ...
A: Lisa, I question the effectiveness of any kind of easy or fast fix. I know the magazines sell this ...
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| Breathing and Protein | 7/17/2007 |
Q: Karen, I recently started weightlifting. I want to know what should be the right way of breathing ...
A: Nitin, I am sure there are other sources of protein for a vegetarian but I would start with soy ...
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| a Better butt | 7/17/2007 |
Q: Okay. Im 5'5 i wear a 14 slim. and my butt is just flat. theres nothing else to it. its just..flat. ...
A: Heather, There can be a genetic feature that won't change. If your family has flat butts then you ...
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| weight lifting | 7/17/2007 |
Q: well now here comes the questions ;). i am wanting to build up my shoulders or delts. which ...
A: Adam, Let me ask you a question. What do you understand about food? List for me the 10 worse foods ...
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| Strengthening weak core | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I know that I have a very weak core (ie have trouble doing even the most simplistic ab exercises and ...
A: I think your best bet is to keep doing the circuit and do every machine and do 3 sets of 15. When ...
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| hi! | 7/14/2007 |
Q: please send me a schedule and a diet to follow to build big and strong muscles 1 have 70Kg and ...
A: Peter, There are several things we have to consider in the "build big and strong muscles" category. ...
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| Strengthening weak core | 7/13/2007 |
Q: I know that I have a very weak core (ie have trouble doing even the most simplistic ab exercises and ...
A: Reina, Can you be more specific with the circuit training you are doing? Because frankly that is ...
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| tight lower body | 7/9/2007 |
Q: I would like to start the deadlift, barbell squat and leg press etc, but i am very tight in my lower ...
A: Joe, Sometimes the problem with tight hamstrings is that there is an imbalance in strength and ...
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| lose beer gut, rebuild muscle | 7/8/2007 |
Q: I’m hoping you could help me. I’m in need of a weight loss regiment that would help me to gain a ...
A: Cliff, Well, the first thing is to stop drinking. Then use that money to purchase only real food. ...
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| Finger strength | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I need to get my fingers stronger for basketball. And i was wondering if hand grips help with that. ...
A: Eddie, Hand grips would help certainly. The only other kind of thing you might try is to do push ...
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| Are my training methods safe? | 7/6/2007 |
Q: I am a 16 year old male(with a slighty younger bone age)whose body has matured at a slower rate than ...
A: John, How many reps do you do with that 230 lbs? In Kraemer and Fleck's book Strength Training for ...
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| Height | 6/30/2007 |
Q: I just have a small question... n That is Is it true that joining gym stops the height growth ? ...
A: Mohit, Actually, weight lifting can be helpful for the bone density of teens. However, you have to ...
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| rear delt pain | 6/28/2007 |
Q: I know have an injury in my rear delts which stretching and icing dont seem to repair.Im guessing ...
A: Chris, I would love to help you with this. Can I ask you a few questions? How often do you lift? ...
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| arm help | 6/26/2007 |
Q: Hey. I am trying to get my arms big fast! i am doing bar curls and just bench pressing im at 70 ...
A: Tyler, Often what people forget is that the muscle needs to recover too. So, be sure you allow 48 ...
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| stepper vs crosstrainer for leg exercise | 6/25/2007 |
Q: .I'm 42 years old, 5'1" and need to lose about 20kilos..my main problem area are my legs specially ...
A: Brigida, The steppers can bother some joints but not always. If you like the treadmill, then go for ...
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| stepper vs crosstrainer for leg exercise | 6/24/2007 |
Q: .I'm 42 years old, 5'1" and need to lose about 20kilos..my main problem area are my legs specially ...
A: Brigida, What you are talking about is dropping unwanted weight. Right? While you have weight all ...
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| mass loss | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I want to remove mass from my hibs any excercises ANSWER: Jehanzeb, I guess you are talking about ...
A: Jehanzeb, It seems that you have a good routine and don't need much more. I think there are two ...
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| mass loss | 6/21/2007 |
Q: I want to remove mass from my hibs any excercises
A: Jehanzeb, I guess you are talking about the extra fat you are carrying on your body. Ok. To write ...
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| Fitness certification | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I have been considering becoming a certified fitness instructor or personal trainer. There are so ...
A: Jodi, I have my certification through American Fitness Professionals and Associates (AFPA). When I ...
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| Creatine | 6/16/2007 |
Q: hey Karen i'm a fourteen year old scrawny sophomore looking to bulk up for basketball season because ...
A: Dylan, I think the worse thing you can do for your body is to get involved in any kind of creatine ...
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| Body for Life | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I just started the Body For Life weight training program after about a year and a half doing a ...
A: Dave, I know the body for life workout. Anyway, it is a periodization/intensified training that ...
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| How to lift weight | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I am male 25 and have joined fitness centre recently. I have never done weightlifting much earlier ...
A: Nitin, The first question you have to answer is how many times a week do you intend to work out? ...
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| Backpain from all exercise? | 6/13/2007 |
Q: and thanks for the website. I have two questions. Fisrt, I have recently been tryin to build muscle/ ...
A: Andrew, You have hit on two of the most common mistakes made in the gym. Leg lifts are an exercise ...
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| Non Surgical Breast Lift | 6/12/2007 |
Q: Back in October Asher Isbrucker (expert) answered a question for a woman regarding Non-Surgical ...
A: Jennifer, It will help me to be more specific if I knew what kind of facility you are using. Do you ...
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| Lifting and Muscle gain | 6/11/2007 |
Q: I am writing to ask you if you could tell me how to gain muscle mass and increase my vertical leap. ...
A: David, I trained a nationally ranked volleyball player last summer. We did lots of lifting and ...
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| Muscle Gain | 6/10/2007 |
Q: I have access to some weights at home and a gym nearby. I want to know how to approach the weight ...
A: Chris, I can give you some advice but the best resource for gaining weight is from a registered ...
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| weight loss | 6/9/2007 |
Q: I weigh 190 and am trying to weigh 155 to 160 most by the end of the summer. I have love handles and ...
A: Zelda, Congratulations on getting prepared to do your workout routine and make some changes for ...
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| quadriceps muscles | 6/8/2007 |
Q: My name is Juan and I am now 21 yrs old and throughout my teenage years I danced. I danced so much ...
A: Juan, OK! Super info. I imagine that the size of the quad muscles has gone down but the extra ...
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| quadriceps muscles | 6/7/2007 |
Q: My name is Juan and I am now 21 yrs old and throughout my teenage years I danced. I danced so much ...
A: Juan, I assume you are not dancing anymore, right? Do you work out at all? What kinds of things do ...
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| Best split | 6/5/2007 |
Q: I would like to try an upper/lower body split routine, but am not really sure as to how many ...
A: Dave, I think you have done a lot of change for your body. I would like to see you keep the routine ...
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| Having more muscle definition | 6/4/2007 |
Q: i'm Scott, pleased to meet you. Could you please tell me that is someone stronger when they are more ...
A: Good gosh Scott, I did misunderstand you. You are right. The ripped man would be stronger. Sorry. ...
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| Best split | 6/4/2007 |
Q: I would like to try an upper/lower body split routine, but am not really sure as to how many ...
A: Dave, About 4 months ago I read about a study done out of UC Berkeley (?) don't quote me on that -- ...
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| many reps | 6/3/2007 |
Q: I have been working on a 100 rep program of low weights. I do 30 lbs with free barbells x100. Also I ...
A: Frankie, Congrats on the huge changes you have made in your lifestyle and your body! I take my hat ...
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| Weight lifting or strength training | 6/1/2007 |
Q: At 16 years old is it better to strength train or weight lift to get in condition for high school ...
A: Mike, You are both right. The thing is, I believe in doing the heavy weight with more reps for the ...
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| shoulder and elbow cracking | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I recently , actually yesterday, just start to go back to weight training since hearing about all of ...
A: Gigi, No, don't stop using weights. You need to watch your form and be sure you are moving in a ...
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| Bulk up vs loss body fat | 5/27/2007 |
Q: if I want to bulk up my lower body, but at the same time lose body fat around the abdomen, would ...
A: Kib, You have a good idea there! They don't conflict at all. You need to build your muscle tone ...
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| building the bustline | 5/24/2007 |
Q: Karen, I am so desperate, and frustrated right now, I need your help, please. Here is what has ...
A: Kristine, I apologize for taking so long to answer you. I read your letter earlier today and had to ...
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| lower body!!! | 5/21/2007 |
Q: i know people say you cant target areas to lose weight, but i am dieting to get rid of the belly fat ...
A: Amber, Regarding the diet. Often the food you are eating can be setting you back from reaching your ...
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| Losing Weight and Exercise | 5/20/2007 |
Q: My name is Jenny and I am 16 years old. First, I have no medical conditions or any health issues ...
A: Jenny, you might be gaining muscle the way to tell is to take measurements. Also, have you ...
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| 6 week | 5/17/2007 |
Q: hi i was wondering i have a big stomach and buns and thighs in i have a wedding to attend in 6 weeks ...
A: Sandise, You have to be strict strict strict! You cannot eat anything off your routine. Start ...
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| Fat loss | 5/17/2007 |
Q: I have been working out with a group of body builders for three weeks...REALLY HARD. 4-5 days per ...
A: Tem, Congratulations! There is not a normal amount of muscle to gain. Each body is different but ...
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| toning legs/waist | 5/17/2007 |
Q: You've always been so helpful in the past, so here I am again. I have 2 questions: 1: What is the ...
A: Lynn, I got you confused with another Lynn. I thought you had a gym membership and those exercises ...
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| weight training | 5/16/2007 |
Q: Any specific advice on getting started for a 60 year old woman who is overweight and out of shape? ...
A: Ed, While I am making a reference to our specific store the underlying information is here. Look ...
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| Elbow pain | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I have been experiencing a sharp pain in my elbow after doing tricep exercises. It started with ...
A: Langston, The docgtor is right, he also should have told you it takes long to recover from this. ...
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| puffy tummy | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I am almost 60 yrs. I'm 5' 8" and weight 170#, about 7# post Hawaii 4 wks. In the last 4 yrs I've ...
A: Sandra, Actually, high intensity crunches can do that. Also, if you aren't doing the abs correctly ...
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| toning legs/waist | 5/15/2007 |
Q: You've always been so helpful in the past, so here I am again. I have 2 questions: 1: What is the ...
A: Lynne, I forget what kind of equipment you have access to. In a gym you can do leg press with your ...
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| Program variety | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I have a question relating to program changing vs. changing of just training principles, but staying ...
A: Dave, It isn't the number of calories but the content of those calories. You would have to worry ...
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| Program variety | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I have a question relating to program changing vs. changing of just training principles, but staying ...
A: So, is that working for you? Sounds like too much change up for me. I believe the muscles need to ...
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| Program variety | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I have a question relating to program changing vs. changing of just training principles, but staying ...
A: Gracious, I don't know where the link would be. It was an article I ran across while I was studying ...
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| target areas | 5/14/2007 |
Q: I recently had weight loss surgery. I want to target the 'flab' under my upper arms and my inner ...
A: Jamie, if you find a trainer who tells you you can target any area, you need to move on and ask ...
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| powerlifting programs for rugby | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I am 19 years old and over the summer I want to gain alot of explosive power,strength,speed of the ...
A: Darran, I think what you are looking for is an exercise routine where you work the fast twitch ...
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| Program variety | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I have a question relating to program changing vs. changing of just training principles, but staying ...
A: Dave, A lot of what is important is the food you eat too, and I think those actor guys get some ...
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| gaining weights | 5/11/2007 |
Q: in the last 3 weeks, I have been increasing my work out load and food intake. I am also taking Whey ...
A: Jackie, I assume you are trying to gain muscle. I don't know anything about the whey product you ...
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| Football Weight lifting | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I am a rising freshmen and I am participating in a school sponsered strength training. My program ...
A: Jevon, I have this standing disagreement with school coaches regarding the kind of lifting they do ...
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| My triceps are burning when I'm working my back | 5/8/2007 |
Q: When I'm working my back in the gym with exercise such as : Lat pulldown ( any grip ) and low pulley ...
A: Jean-Philippe, The only thing I can think is that you are really using your arms to do the pull. ...
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| Creatine | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I am 19 years old 170 lbs, and I have been exercising for years. I tried using creatine. I saw ...
A: Matt, The first thing you can do is stop taking ANY creatine. I am so opposed to that stuff I ...
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| exercise & diet | 5/6/2007 |
Q: it shed some light onto what I was doing wrong. You mentioned earlier that when I feel hungry at ...
A: Kristina, I have come to realize that some people don't have the residual pain that comes from ...
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| exercise & diet | 5/5/2007 |
Q: it shed some light onto what I was doing wrong. You mentioned earlier that when I feel hungry at ...
A: Kristina, You might really be hungry at the end of the day. I suggest you drink some water and then ...
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| exercises to reduce bust size | 5/3/2007 |
Q: I am short and very busty, not overweight. Are there any exercises I can do to decrease my bust ...
A: Gail, The breast tissue can be infused with fat and weight loss can help decrease breast size but if ...
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| exercise | 5/2/2007 |
Q: If I do many reps of curls like 50 reps with 10lb weights, is this aerobic? will I gain muscle ...
A: Jeff, I don't know that I would consider it aerobic but you can get strength from it, not too much ...
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| Weight-training | 5/1/2007 |
Q: I would like to tell you what my exact exercise habits are. Kindly let me know what you think of it, ...
A: Kristina, Your day sounds like mine. I start at 3:15 am and don't hit the sack until 10:30 pm. ...
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| abs/chest | 4/30/2007 |
Q: Goodday I have problem with my abs and chest. For abs , its a dream for everyone to have 6 pack. But ...
A: Mike, I think you need to start lifting weights. That can work to your advantage to help you build ...
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| Weight-training | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I would like to tell you what my exact exercise habits are. Kindly let me know what you think of it, ...
A: Kristina, Well, on paper it looks good. Let's get a little closer in my analysis. Can you answer ...
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| abs/chest | 4/30/2007 |
Q: Goodday I have problem with my abs and chest. For abs , its a dream for everyone to have 6 pack. But ...
A: Mike, I am afraid I don't understand what your routine is. do you only do 30 minutes of cardio? ...
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| corresponding muscle groups | 4/30/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if it is ok to work corresponding muscle groups (ex: biceps and triceps) on the same ...
A: Kevin, Sure! There are theories that working opposing muscles get better results. Frankly, I don't ...
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| Strong stomach thigh and butt | 4/29/2007 |
Q: I'm 5"2 and 123 lbs but a bit flabby around these areas. Wha's a good and quick way to get rid of ...
A: Aisha, The magazine industry has given the American public the impression that you can spot reduce ...
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| Exercise bikes | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I am looking into buying either an upright or recumbent exercise bike, and wanted to know your ...
A: Dave, I will have to agree with you. Both bikes work both parts of the leg. You have to ...
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| FAT REDUCING DIET | 4/25/2007 |
Q: CAN COMPLETE STOPPING OF EATING RICE AND OTHER OILY FOODS REDUCE WEIGHT AND THE BODY FAT.... THANKS ...
A: Kishor, I am sorry, I thought we had covered that in past emails. I can recapp that for you. ...
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| Trouble loosing weight at 45 years old | 4/24/2007 |
Q: ..what a cool idea, thanks for your time. I am a 45 year old woman who eats (mostly) well and ...
A: Marie, I am more than willing to help if you can answer some questions for me. give me a two day ...
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| FAT REDUCING DIET | 4/24/2007 |
Q: CAN COMPLETE STOPPING OF EATING RICE AND OTHER OILY FOODS REDUCE WEIGHT AND THE BODY FAT.... THANKS ...
A: Kishor, In my humble opinion I don't think we need any sugar, ever. However, in the real world we ...
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| building muscle | 4/23/2007 |
Q: I'm Steven, 16 yrs old, and 140 lbs and 5'9 1/2 in. tall. For a while I've been trying to gain some ...
A: Steven, In the first place you don't want fat. You want to build muscle. Eating is important. ...
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| i need help | 4/18/2007 |
Q: please can you tell me how many squads i have to do per day to reduce the size of my legs I'm only ...
A: Karla, Please tell me what kind of exercises you are doing? What weights, how often, sets, reps ...
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| BF plateau | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I am turning 31 this year and have worked out for most of my life. For the last 4 years I have been ...
A: Nadia, I think there might be some hidden sugar in your diet that may be holding the fat on you. ...
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| BF plateau | 4/16/2007 |
Q: I am turning 31 this year and have worked out for most of my life. For the last 4 years I have been ...
A: Nadia,This question actually came to Karen Sullivan. You addressed the letter to Richard. If you ...
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| Six-Pack Quezzie... | 4/15/2007 |
Q: I'm trying to grab a six-pack before the summer & would just like a little bit of free advice. I'm ...
A: Howard, You are already on your way there. Most people don't have abs and have fat on top of them. ...
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| building | 4/15/2007 |
Q: My name is kyle and im 15 and ive been lifting for about 9 months. I always hear that if you work ...
A: Kyle, Each body responds differently. It is good to "trick" the muscle from time to time and do ...
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| help thx | 4/14/2007 |
Q: I just turned sixteen, 110 pounds, 5'5" (Pretty small for age) (I used to work out when 15 and then ...
A: Roshan I am wondering if weigh protein will stunt my growth? Actually protein is very good for you ...
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| FAT REDUCING DIET | 4/14/2007 |
Q: CAN COMPLETE STOPPING OF EATING RICE AND OTHER OILY FOODS REDUCE WEIGHT AND THE BODY FAT.... THANKS ...
A: Kishor, This is out of my expertise. I am sorry I cannot advise on this but I think that if her ...
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| strength with weight oss | 4/12/2007 |
Q: little about me: 27year old female. 5'9- 160lbs. training for a competition in which i will need ...
A: Ursula, Oh, dear, the length of this question is nothing! I actually need you to write a little ...
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| FAT REDUCING DIET | 4/12/2007 |
Q: CAN COMPLETE STOPPING OF EATING RICE AND OTHER OILY FOODS REDUCE WEIGHT AND THE BODY FAT.... THANKS ...
A: Kishor, You aren't going to like to hear this, but the sugar is why you aren't losing weight. More ...
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| FAT REDUCING DIET | 4/11/2007 |
Q: CAN COMPLETE STOPPING OF EATING RICE AND OTHER OILY FOODS REDUCE WEIGHT AND THE BODY FAT.... THANKS ...
A: Kishor It is a package deal. If you drop sugar and white flour and white rice (whole grains are ...
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| loosing weight and toning | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I'm a 42 year old nurse!! i am about 4-5 stone overweight and want to loose weight and tone up. I am ...
A: Tracey, Well, good for you taking care of yourself!!! Science shows us that to improve fitness we ...
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| elliptical vs. treadmill | 4/11/2007 |
Q: The motor has burned out in my treadmill. Instead of replacing the motor or getting a new treadmill, ...
A: Barry, If you can find an elliptical I would say go for it. Find one that is heavier grade (not ...
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| weight training for beginners | 4/6/2007 |
Q: Redeeming, My name is Dylan and I am writing you on behalf of my girlfriend Emma. She has recently ...
A: Dylan, The most important things you have already done together. You have a plan!! You are eating ...
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| Losing inches/weight | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I'm 38, 5'6" and 258 lbs. I've been on Weight Watchers for over a year now and have lost over 40 ...
A: Teresa, Congrats on your success with the extra weight!!!! Remember, you don't want to lose weight ...
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| Resting | 4/4/2007 |
Q: I have been on a weight loss regimen for 1-1/2 years - lost 40 pounds. Have been working out at a ...
A: Sara, The extreme can happen in fitness. However I don't know that an occassional double workout is ...
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| food demons | 4/3/2007 |
Q: Ok, here goes. I am 5'8" 170 lbs, with an athletic build. I am trying to get back down to 145 ...
A: Ann, Good thing I have a good memory because if I didn't I would think I wrote this letter to ...
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| Resting | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I have been on a weight loss regimen for 1-1/2 years - lost 40 pounds. Have been working out at a ...
A: Sara, If you are mixing it up -- like it sure sounds like you are -- then you are fine with taking ...
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| Knee Problem | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I am a 42-year-old male. I am in relatively healthy shape, except for carrying a bit too much ...
A: Jack. I have to agree with the doctor -- somewhat. I think the daily use of the cardio might be the ...
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| Bicycling and muscle building | 4/2/2007 |
Q: Will bicycling build muscles. I work out every other day at the gym and would like to know if I ...
A: Mabel, Are you trying to build the muscles? Then you need rest so they can rebuild. Why do you ...
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| stomach strengthening w/ special concerns | 4/1/2007 |
Q: My girlfriend (23) asked me to do some research on the Internet for her. (BTW, I'm in Venezuela, ...
A: Luke, Bless her heart! I wanted to cry when I read her responses. I am sorry you have had this ...
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| fat on upper chest near armpits | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I used to be fit at 95 lbs. After having 2 kids, my body changed. I'm now at 105 lbs. I've tried ...
A: Kim, you are too funny!!!!! Did you realize you called it a "dreadmill"? What a hoot. Thanks for ...
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| stomach strengthening w/ special concerns | 4/1/2007 |
Q: My girlfriend (23) asked me to do some research on the Internet for her. (BTW, I'm in Venezuela, ...
A: Luke, She can't pick where the fat comes off -- unfortunately! stinks. Anyway, did she injure her ...
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| fat on upper chest near armpits | 4/1/2007 |
Q: I used to be fit at 95 lbs. After having 2 kids, my body changed. I'm now at 105 lbs. I've tried ...
A: Kim, We get fatty deposits on our bodies and 95% of the time it is because we have fat elsewhere we ...
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| weightlifting | 3/28/2007 |
Q: I currently do weightlifting to build some muscle and improve my physique. At the moment, I want to ...
A: Aydin, You should build nice muscle no matter what you do as long as you don't use any performance ...
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| Weight Loss In Thighs and Butt | 3/28/2007 |
Q: First off I know you cannot target your weight loss, but I was hoping I could strengthen these areas ...
A: Sara, If you weigh 122 you should be eating 1200 calories just to stay alive. Cutting down to ...
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| Weight Loss In Thighs and Butt | 3/26/2007 |
Q: First off I know you cannot target your weight loss, but I was hoping I could strengthen these areas ...
A: Sara, You have a great program going there. You might try adding cardio? 30-45 minutes? For the ...
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| weight lifting | 3/23/2007 |
Q: I know that higher reps and lighter weights is not the way to go for toning the body. The question I ...
A: Denise, Select a weight that you have to work at the lift but it isn't impossible. Then if you are ...
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| How much weight should I be lifting | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I am in the Army, currently in Afghanistan. We constantly do cardio, but recently I have started ...
A: Julie, I am much like you and I have muscle on me but not bulk. The bulk for women comes with a ...
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| at home | 3/20/2007 |
Q: i have dvd can i use those? ANSWER: Toya, The key to fitness is to do it! Th DVD will be fun for ...
A: Toya, If you eat only 900 calories a day IF you lose weight it will be muscle and vital organs. You ...
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| hips and butt | 3/19/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you know how i can put muscle on to my hips and thighs to make them bigger ?? or ...
A: Mary, Putting muscle on your hips and butt will help them look muscular and pretty. As far as ...
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| at home | 3/18/2007 |
Q: i have dvd can i use those? ANSWER: Toya, The key to fitness is to do it! Th DVD will be fun for ...
A: Toya, The tabeoo, pilates and Jillan Michaels will be fun to alternate. Do one Monday, another on ...
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| at home | 3/18/2007 |
Q: i have dvd can i use those?
A: Toya, The key to fitness is to do it! Th DVD will be fun for you. Then you can sort of make a date ...
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| chest muscle | 3/17/2007 |
Q: Whats up, im 15 years old. I have a question is there anyway that you can get the same amount of ...
A: You know Juan!! You can do push ups for chest. Part of being fast with boxing is to have weights be ...
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| weight loss/fat loss cardio | 3/5/2007 |
Q: yes, thank you for the reply, my routine is working great. a couple of years ago, i ran into a ...
A: James, You may be hungrier. Try to eat the whole foods. veggies and whole grains. no white flour, ...
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| weight loss/fat loss cardio | 3/5/2007 |
Q: basically my question is in regards to the most efficient way to burn off fat. my workout consists ...
A: James, You have a good program for yourself going there and it seems that you are answering the ...
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| bodybuilding and cardio | 3/1/2007 |
Q: Karen, I have one hr a day, four days a week to workout. I want to be huge and still have a pep in ...
A: Frank, the number of calories concerns me just because I don't know the balance of food but if you ...
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| bodybuilding and cardio | 2/28/2007 |
Q: I want a well defined, sculpted, flat stomach. I love the pep in my step fast paced cardio gives ...
A: Frank, You know, that depends on how HUGE you want to be. We have a member of our gym here in ...
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| weight | 2/27/2007 |
Q: at age 14 I should weight what.
A: Tianna, The age is only part of the picture. Height is the other factor. Before I even get close ...
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| Starting a Diet | 2/26/2007 |
Q: Well I have lost 10 lb in 1 and 1/2 weeks, Is that good, ro so i try harder. + I cant get in 6 ...
A: Cristian -- Congratulations! That is super. If you are getting the calories you need in the 3 ...
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| Starting a Diet | 2/24/2007 |
Q: On the 3 sets 15 reps each, do I keep the same weight i chose to start with , or do i start at a ...
A: Cristian, Well, seems you have selected the right weight!!! There will be a day when you do your ...
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| Abdominal | 2/23/2007 |
Q: I am a 19 yr. old male, 180 lbs. and I am confused! I do lots of abdominal workouts at the gym ...
A: William, Actually, this happens often when the instruction you have been given for ab workout is ...
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| Starting a Diet | 2/22/2007 |
Q: I have did what was told but i do it every day, alternating days that i don't lift with extra situps ...
A: Cristian, Well, the extra won't really hurt, especially since you are trying to get lean. I would ...
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| Starting a Diet | 2/17/2007 |
Q: I don't really want to build muscle. i just like to lift weights, But i do want to get rid of the ...
A: Cristian, The body will burn more fat with muscle. You don't have to look like a "muscle head" to ...
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| how to build up the size of the gluteus maximus | 2/16/2007 |
Q: I'm a dancer for TXU and I've been training a lot. The thing is I am less rounded around the 'butt' ...
A: Justine, If your butt is rounded already and was when you were heavier then you can probably do ...
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| lifting technique | 2/14/2007 |
Q: .i have been trying since EVER to contract my chest muscle while benching or doing flyes but dont ...
A: Tom, Let's talk about a flat press. Try it with a very light weight while you master this ...
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| hello i have a question | 2/14/2007 |
Q: i am 18 and have been doing it for about 2 weeks. i want to get in shape in exactly one month from ...
A: Kitty, the key is really resistance training. If you have no dumbells you can get tubing to work ...
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| hurt arm | 2/13/2007 |
Q: I think there is something wrong with my right arm,basically when I twiest my wrist I get a pain ...
A: Mark, Because I am not a doctor I can't guess what might be wrong with you. I do think you need to ...
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| body structure and problem | 2/13/2007 |
Q: hey dere, thanks for the answer, i got up with the idea of biceps, but what about my chest, the ...
A: Mohsin, You are right, your diet is very good. I love Pakistani food! The one thing I see is a lot ...
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| weight loss | 2/13/2007 |
Q: . im 115 lbs and 5'4''. i problem i have is losing weight on my inner thighs.i have been running and ...
A: Maureen, The only way to get fat off the body in any place on the body is to control your food ...
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| hello i have a question | 2/13/2007 |
Q: how long will it be before i see results??? thank you!
A: Miss Kitty, It will help me to answer you if I have a few specifics. Can you answer the questions ...
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| body structure and problem | 2/12/2007 |
Q: my name is mohsin, and i am 19 yrs old male, i have been weight training and doing regular cardio ...
A: Mohsin, Well, I understand about the uneven strength from one side to another. So what I recommend ...
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| Shoulder | 2/10/2007 |
Q: I am building up my muscles, but my shoulders are till short...How do i broaden my shoulders. People ...
A: Ray, be gentle with the shoulders as you train them. I think you need to build the medial deltoid, ...
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| breasts | 2/9/2007 |
Q: I would like to kno if there are any exersizes I can do to increase the size of my boobs because I ...
A: Jordan, There is no exercise that can incrase breast tissue however, when we develop the muscle ...
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| Weightlifint gnad Fat loos | 2/6/2007 |
Q: I have joined the gym and ready to go, can you suggest a weight to use? for example, do i pick a ...
A: Darren, You want a weight that you can push successfully through the three sets of 15 reps but you ...
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| lifting and weight gain | 2/5/2007 |
Q: Hey Karen, Thank you so much for the info. I got my books out again this weekend and read them cover ...
A: Cala, I would start by demonstrating with your leg day since that is what concerns you most. here ...
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| Weightlifint gnad Fat loos | 2/5/2007 |
Q: first a bit about me I'm 30 years old and 5'9, medium/large frame, I about between 3 -4 stone ...
A: Darren, Weights will help you so much! Congrats to you on making this choice for yourself. First ...
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| Weight gain | 2/4/2007 |
Q: i have been working out consistenlty for about 5 months now in the gym,I started at wieght 115lbs I ...
A: Nicole, The scale can be our worse enemy -- especially when you start to lift weights. I would ...
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| hello i have a question | 2/3/2007 |
Q: okay, i really want to get a nice toned stomache, but Hate doing ab workouts because they hurt!!! ...
A: Well, if you don't think Britney is enough motivation I might remind you of the alternatives of not ...
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| lifting and weight gain | 2/1/2007 |
Q: My supersets are as follows: Day 1-incline dumbell curls/lying tricep extensions barbell ...
A: Cala, What is your ultimate goal? If you want to beef up your muscles then this really looks pretty ...
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| Worst exercises | 2/1/2007 |
Q: I am 39 years old and I have been a amatuer powerlifter for 10 years. But, Im starting to believe ...
A: Todd, You are right, the squat and deadlift are hard for the spine and hips when done at the level ...
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| Losing Pounds Around the Waist. | 1/31/2007 |
Q: I am a 40 year old mom that have accumalated many pounds in the past 5 years. I'm now 195 and 5 ft ...
A: Veebs, I understand sweetie! Let's look at the package. 1. exercise 2. food Everybody does it, ...
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| Tendonitis or ligmentitis? | 1/31/2007 |
Q: I just had a question about my elbow ligaments or tendons... Which of all im not sure what its ...
A: Jay, I am not a doctor nor can I feel the amount of pain you are in. If it was my arm I would have ...
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| Overtraining? | 1/31/2007 |
Q: Sat.ran for 30 minutes,had breakfast:instant oatmeal lunch: chicen ceasar salad no croutons ...
A: Barry, Here is the routine I do with my clients for a fuel adjustment exercise. Realize that your ...
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| Overtraining? | 1/30/2007 |
Q: Karen I have always struggled to keep from balooning.My calories range between 1500-2000 max a day. ...
A: okay Barry. Let's discuss your food intake. What specifically are you eating? Low Glycemic can be ...
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| Overtraining? | 1/30/2007 |
Q: Linda I am 48.No health issues but maybe 25 pounds overweight. I was laid off last November.I will ...
A: Barry, You never mentioned your food consumption. Are you still 25+ even tho you have done all this ...
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| chest injury | 1/28/2007 |
Q: i injured my chest muscle while doing bench press sometime ago..didnt do anything for it...now i ...
A: Haseeb, I apologize for not answering you sooner. I NEVER get sick and I have been knocked out with ...
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| begin weightlifting | 1/27/2007 |
Q: Let me begin with hello and thank you very much for your time! I am 18 years old, about 5'8'' and ...
A: Steve, There are things you can do for your legs with dumbells and gravity. So, have no fear. I ...
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| Weight loss | 1/21/2007 |
Q: I have a question about weight loss. I am a 22y/o 250lb woman, that had decided to change her life. ...
A: Lei, I am sooooooooooooo proud of you!!!!! One thing I might start with is that the body can get ...
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| circut training/low carb diet/whey protein | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I am 34 year old female, 197 lbs., 5'8". I recently started a low carb diet to go along with my 4 ...
A: Jenny, Great Questions! Lots of information here and yes, I feel you are headed in the right ...
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| extra belly | 1/18/2007 |
Q: I need help...really.. I'm a male, 22 I'm not a fat man, but I have this belly since I remember, I ...
A: Pedro, Funny you would contact me now. I just read the new book called YOU on a Diet and the ...
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| diet | 1/16/2007 |
Q: I am 16 years old, 5'8 and weigh about 125. I just started weightlifting and have a good routine i ...
A: Danny, Generally it is a standard that it takes 10x your body weight to keep you alive. So if you ...
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| Abs and back | 1/15/2007 |
Q: I am 6-1, 190 pounds, and 53 years old. I really want to get rid of my "middle-aged gut." Are there ...
A: Dave, Well, the good old fashioned way is to not only do crunches but to eat better, walk and lift ...
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| Creatine | 12/27/2006 |
Q: I'm trying to build muscle and can't figure out when I should take my creatione. Before or after my ...
A: CJ I am not the expert to ask about creatine. I am highly opposed to its use. sorry, karen ...
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| Need to lose weight fast! | 12/26/2006 |
Q: i really need to desperately otherwise i might have to repeat the semester and nope i dont have ...
A: JESSIE I am sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you. I am in Colorado on a ski vacation ...
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| abdominal muscles. | 12/22/2006 |
Q: i would love to form some muscles around my body, especially around my abdominal areas. i am a ...
A: stanley, That is certainly the start. You also need to look at the total picture. What you eat, ...
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| advice | 12/15/2006 |
Q: well when i was in the navy i got skinny from all of the running but i lost tons of muscle from all ...
A: Michael, You probably ran an awful lot more in the Navy than I am suggesting now. I bet you didn't ...
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| advice | 12/14/2006 |
Q: ..i would like to get really cut up but i am having trouble achieving this...i will give u a basic ...
A: Michael, Well, you have a real handle on this stuff! More so than most of the people who write to ...
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| weight training and scoliosis | 12/13/2006 |
Q: I have scoliosis that is not severe, and someone who works out told me that I can improve the ...
A: Danielle, Is the person who told you about improving the alignment of your back a physician? Has he ...
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| tights problem | 12/11/2006 |
Q: i am Carol i always had very skinny tihgts and legs and after a change of location for a while my ...
A: Carol, I don't know that the exercise is the key. Keep doing what you are doing with the cardio and ...
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| bicep curl | 12/10/2006 |
Q: I was thinking of buying an ez-curl bar. When I got to the store, there were two kinds. One had a ...
A: Gaurav, I have never heard of a super curl bar but I have used an EZ curl for the last 25 years and ...
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| muscle injury vs breakdown | 12/7/2006 |
Q: What happens to a muscle that is injured while lifting weights? Does it recover and become stronger? ...
A: Brent, The best thing to do for a strain like that is RICE -- You want to rest, use ice, do ...
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| fat burning heart rate | 12/5/2006 |
Q: I went to school for a short time as a fitness and leisure major. One of our teachers explained that ...
A: Shannon, Oh what a fun workout routine you have!!!!! Your instructor is right about the cardio and ...
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| fat burning heart rate | 12/5/2006 |
Q: Would you say a person looking to burn fat aerobically should keep their heart rate between 60 - 75% ...
A: Shannon, I don't know how old you are but with a healthy body you can do up to 80% of your max HR ...
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| sub cutaneous fat | 12/3/2006 |
Q: I am a 45 year old woman, 5'9" and weigh 131 pounds. Although I work out daily and am on a vigorous ...
A: Rebecca, I think your metabolism is slowing to nill. You should eat at least 1310 calories a day ...
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| hello | 12/2/2006 |
Q: hi i was wondring i have really big thighs and a really big stomach is there a way i can get them ...
A: Latasha, Sometimes our legs can be big because of genetics. Sometimes it is because we hold the ...
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| big boobs | 11/29/2006 |
Q: im a thin girl and i have huge boobs, what can i do to drop my bra size? Also by doing the required ...
A: Toya, Breast reduction is not something you can get from lifting weights, however it can build the ...
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| Exercising schedule | 11/29/2006 |
Q: i want to make a sufficient schedule so that i can know mondays thru saturdays what to work on and ...
A: John, Since you are talking about doing 6 days a week in the gym, we need to look at a few things ...
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| Weight lose and Workout | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I am 20 yrs. old 275lbs right now and planning to lose weight for a trip I have in March, 3 months ...
A: Dennis, You have a great plan Remember the scale might not agree with your loss because of the ...
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| my muscle dont grow | 11/19/2006 |
Q: i lift weights every other day. and i concentrate on 1 particular muscle per day. on monday i ...
A: Bogs, I don't think you are working your muscles enough. Science (studies at the University of ...
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| Getting it back | 11/19/2006 |
Q: I use to work out a lot. I was finally getting the body I wanted when I found out that I had a ...
A: Jake, It all depends on the time you can give the gym too! 3 days is enough but if you want more ...
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| getting muscle back... | 11/18/2006 |
Q: between now (end of November) and the end of July. I lost the weight by eating less and running and ...
A: Kyle, You can start by lifing weights so you build the muscle back. Foods? Healthy, lean and ...
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| injury help | 11/14/2006 |
Q: I am a 22 old. I just started working out, but i think i over-did my biceps. It hurts on the palm ...
A: Jack, Overuse injury is something that doesn't have an exercise. You need to let it rest and ...
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| toning the body after weight loss | 11/12/2006 |
Q: I'm 5'5/f/small-ish frame/128 pounds...my measurements are 34b-27.5-37...I was weighing around 210 ...
A: Carrie, The skin and flab are different issues and since you weren't really heavy (300-400 lbs) you ...
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| Weight loss and male "breasts" | 11/10/2006 |
Q: I'm a 23 year old male, 6'4'' and 243lbs, who used to be an athlete in high school, but over the ...
A: Bob, Congrats on the loss. I wonder if you could tell me details of your diet and exercise program? ...
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| bodybuilding | 11/8/2006 |
Q: two quick questions: #1- would you recommend soy or whey protein for someone who is lifting weights ...
A: Heath, I don't know about any other products than the Shaklee I have used for the last 25+ years. I ...
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| losing fat | 11/5/2006 |
Q: Ok, so I'm 6'1" and 166 lbs. And the thing is I used to weigh 185 when i was working out, but now i ...
A: Michael, Does your school have a gym you can use? My son's school does and you don't have to be an ...
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| Cardio | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I would just like to ask you when is the best time to do cardio. I have heard some people say its ...
A: Ricky, I think the best is to do cardio when your schedule allows for you to do it. I like working ...
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| biceps | 11/2/2006 |
Q: I am 14 years old and i train my biceps twice a week.I am right handed.My left bicep is growing ...
A: Ivan, Are you doing the training with dumbells or a barbell? Sometimes this happens when you are ...
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| Chest Support | 10/29/2006 |
Q: I understand that women's work-out clothes are designed to support the chest. However, I'm so flat ...
A: Sure, Erika, I think the support is if you do cardio. I think you don't want to break down the ...
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| Weight Lifting Plan | 10/28/2006 |
Q: Hmm... looks good! Sorry im so uneducated on workouts but i have no idea what you are talking about ...
A: You know a really good old book you may be able to check out of the library is Getting Stronger by ...
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| Weight Lifting Plan | 10/27/2006 |
Q: Hey Karen, wow after reading about how you applied to my question i really feel that you are the ...
A: Nelson, It seems that your diet is good and if you drink water on top of what you are doing you ...
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| Weight Lifting Plan | 10/27/2006 |
Q: I am in my last year of high school, so i'm a senior, and i basically just started working out. I ...
A: Nelson, Before I start giving you a list of things to do I need a few things from you. Please let ...
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| Muscles and bones | 10/22/2006 |
Q: I regret the delay in follow up, anyways.yes I have a place nearby to work out.I dont do any ...
A: Farid. Well the first course of business is to begin to eat 6 times a day, small meals. Between ...
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| Muscles and bones | 10/20/2006 |
Q: I am a 29 year old guy, 6ft, 74 kgs. I am very slim but not satisfied with my muscular size and ...
A: Farid, Do you have some place to work out? Can you tell me about any exercise you presently do. ...
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| Should I lose more weight before I do heavy weight lifing? | 10/18/2006 |
Q: Just want to let you know, im following your routine. I better get some improvements cause this ...
A: Daniel, The change over to healthy eating is hard, I realize this. Trying it half the battle. ...
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| Muscle Growth | 10/16/2006 |
Q: Does eating at particular times relative to sleep or working out affect muscle development? I heard ...
A: Lisa, It has always been my thoughts that "they" want us to eat within an hour of working out to ...
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| gain muscles | 10/13/2006 |
Q: i m a 5f 8inches thin guy weighing only 58 kgs. im doing body building programme for the last two ...
A: Manish, It is helpful to know what you have been doing before I try to recreate the wheel. Please ...
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| Should I lose more weight before I do heavy weight lifing? | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I was wondering what routine i would need to get to get big and cut. I see alot of people at the ...
A: Daniel, First comes the size. Lifting to build muscle size is important and you are right, it ...
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| Cheerleading for weight loss | 10/9/2006 |
Q: I have a simple and quick exercise question. My daughter is a cheerleader, while practicing this ...
A: Faith, So very cool!!! Good for you. You are right -- this would be an effective workout for you. ...
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| biceps | 10/5/2006 |
Q: How long would it take a 13 year old to build biceps?
A: Ivan, The length of time it takes anyone to build a muscle depends on the frequency, duration and ...
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| muscle mass vs definition | 10/4/2006 |
Q: I am a 5'2, 22 yr old female who just graduated college. I have been a long distance runner for the ...
A: Emma, It sounds like you may have been doing those oblique exercises Dumbell side bends. Bad for ...
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| weight training and exercise | 10/3/2006 |
Q: I am 16 years old and I am trying to gain mass and weight to my body I want to play High School ...
A: Michael, For a well rounded approach to eating right I suggest you go to the library and check out ...
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| Pilates and weight training | 10/3/2006 |
Q: Karen, I am 24 and getting married in 9 months! I really want to be in the best shape possible for ...
A: Lindsay, That is great plan!!!! Congratulations! I would suggest you do a whole body workout on ...
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| Forearm pain | 9/30/2006 |
Q: I've been lifting for some 20+ yaers and continue to lift at least five times a week. I train all my ...
A: Jason, I well undertand how you feel backing off in intensity may be enough, but your body may need ...
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| Lifting weights three day of total body to three days broken down. | 9/28/2006 |
Q: I lift three days a week currently. I do chest-back on Mon. Legs on Wed. Bicepts-tricepts, ...
A: Anita, According to the study at the University of California, Irvine there is a remarkable benefit ...
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| Weight Loss Question | 9/27/2006 |
Q: here are the answers to your questions. As far as my legs go, they are pretty muscular with a ...
A: Kim, You have many of the same issues I face. Muscle and strength and the refusal for the body to ...
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| protein | 9/27/2006 |
Q: My bread is 100% whole wheat but my rice is white and do not put any gravy or butter.My veggies are ...
A: Cindy, I think your protein is fine. The brown rice might do better for you. Yes, V8 low sodium ...
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| Weight Loss Question | 9/27/2006 |
Q: I have a senario to run by you, I apologize in advnace for the legnth... Growing up, I was heavy ...
A: Kim, It sounds as if you have operated at a maximum level for so long your body is holding onto the ...
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| protein | 9/26/2006 |
Q: I am a weight lifter Do I have to much protein? I do have hard time to claculate.... Would you help ...
A: Cindy, First of all I need to ask you if you are hungry? If you are eating whole grains (brown ...
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| how mucles work | 9/22/2006 |
Q: I'm working on muscles for a science project in school. There is a couple of things I am not able to ...
A: Michelle, I am sorry that I am not able to answer your question. You might try contacting a ...
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| HST Training | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I've heard of a new training system (I'm not sure how new it is) called HST (Hypertrophy Specific ...
A: Bob, I need to go home and look over this web site to give you a suitable answer. I am training and ...
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| fat loss for instructors | 9/21/2006 |
Q: I am a studio instructor, amd I teach about 15/16 classes per week. Usually around 6 body pump ...
A: Lucy, I soooooo understand what you are saying. I too have the same issue. I just cannot work out ...
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| Belly | 9/20/2006 |
Q: Recently I have started going to the gym again, I usually go just to keep my fitness levels up ...
A: Stephanie, If you have a body that is usually in good shape then you will probably bounce back ...
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| Incline Bench Press | 9/19/2006 |
Q: I read nearly a half dozen answers that you wrote which stated that a combination of decline, flat ...
A: Chuck, That is exactly what I am saying! Good of you to notice. I take continuing education ...
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| Incline Bench Press | 9/18/2006 |
Q: What are the angles that the incline and decline benches should be set at to properly supplement ...
A: Chuck, Recent studies have shown us that the best work for the chest is the decline. Find an angle ...
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| belly Exercises | 9/18/2006 |
Q: I'm 20 yrs.old.I like to exercise and most of my body looks great EXCEPT one thing. My belly is not ...
A: Vanesa, If you are finding that you have deposits of fat in your belly chances are you have a little ...
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| fitness | 9/12/2006 |
Q: i am 25 year-old male, weighs 73kgs. Living in the uk. i have been working out for the past 3 ...
A: Wail, Perhaps you need to push your body a little bit more. How about this: 6 days a week. Start ...
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| I want to look like a bodybuilder | 9/6/2006 |
Q: With regards to split systems, since there are so many different splits out there, do you know which ...
A: Dave, Actually there is a really interesting study that was released recently where the doctor was ...
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| weight loss | 9/3/2006 |
Q: You a told me what to eat and what not to eat. Ok I am a construction worker so I live in motel ...
A: Bobby, EWWWw That is a toughie. Well, you can probably do a cooler or a cooler that you can plug in ...
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| weight loss | 9/2/2006 |
Q: I would like to lose wieght and also tone up. I don't care to be a muscle man but I would like to be ...
A: Bobby, Science has shown us that to improve fitness we need to do exercise 6 times a week. Now, you ...
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| needing exercise regimen | 8/31/2006 |
Q: My boyfriend is 23 weights about 225 and is 6 foot tall. He recently got a set of bowflex dumb bells ...
A: Deana, I am not sure what a set of dumbell bowflex is. Do you mean the Boflex machine? What are ...
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| Split Routines vs. Full Body | 8/28/2006 |
Q: I would like to know your opinion of one of the most debated issues in weight training "which is ...
A: Dave, Good article, thanks for sharing with me. This is not unlike the kind of training I do ...
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| Motivation | 8/26/2006 |
Q: I have been exercising every day almost for the past two months in order to build lean muscle, tone ...
A: Benjamin, I can so understand what it is you are going through. I have been there myself and found ...
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| weight loss | 8/10/2006 |
Q: Within the last 5 months i have developed a bit if a tummy and have gained 5 inches.I am going away ...
A: Chebionne, Well, in order to change something I need to know what you do now. I need to ask you ...
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| post pregnancy re-shaping | 8/9/2006 |
Q: I could definately use some tips on what kind of exercise routine to get into. Thanks for all your ...
A: Lannie, I remember those days with a 2 year old and it can be hard to get a routine going. So be ...
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| 28 year old, male, beginner weightlifter who is a hardgainer/ectomorph | 8/6/2006 |
Q: Hi, I am a hardgainer beginning to weightlift regularly for the first time. #1. My personal ...
A: Jesse, I agree with the compound movements. Squats etc. Stick with Basic Movements, and Lift ...
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| Weight lifting | 8/5/2006 |
Q: Hey Karen, I'm 5'9, about 160 lbs, and 19 years old. I have a few questions on weightlifting. For ...
A: Brandon, My thoughts are that you need to keep lifting and build back the density and size in your ...
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| fat burners | 8/5/2006 |
Q: im going to turn 18 in 3 months. is it safe to take fat burners now?
A: Hector, It is never safe to take fat burners. In a world where those products are unregulated you ...
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| post pregnancy re-shaping | 8/5/2006 |
Q: I am 28 years old and have a 2 year old little girl. I never had any weight problems before I ...
A: Lannie, Do you do any kind of exercise? It sounds as if your body deposits fat in that area and the ...
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| Exercise questions | 8/4/2006 |
Q: Recently when I've been doing some Abs, I've been getting stomach cramps to the point where I can't ...
A: Rachel, It is common for burning cramping kind of pain during abs but not to the point where you are ...
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| weight traing | 7/29/2006 |
Q: ..my other question is should i tone my mucsles (workout with weights tht are lighter but do more ...
A: Jay, The cuts come from your diet. I used to do high reps, low weight before a contest to get cuts ...
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| Lots of questions | 7/29/2006 |
Q: I've got a lot of questions for you. I just found this website, and it seems really great. First, ...
A: Garrick, I am glad to meet you. During wrestling did you have to cut weight for each match? If ...
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| weight lifting routine | 7/26/2006 |
Q: Age 42, Male, lifting for several months. I currently have this routine Mon-Off, Tues Chest/Bicep, ...
A: Brian, You allow enough time for recovery with your spacing of the body parts. Do you feel tired? ...
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| recovery | 7/26/2006 |
Q: karen: i weight-train each muscle group every 5 days or so--(5 -7 days seems to be the consensus on ...
A: Richard, the push ups won't mess up your recovery really. They aren't invasive enough for that, but ...
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| Weightlifting | 7/26/2006 |
Q: Whats the world record for: Bench Press? Deadlifts? Squats? Where do i find these records? Also ...
A: Andrew I don't know the records now, but you should check National Strength Coaches Association web ...
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| i want to tone up and loose a little weight | 7/21/2006 |
Q: im trying to get more toned before school starts back, i want to built some muscle for track and ...
A: Melissa, Before you go using stuff from magazines I would do the stuff you did in school. Increase ...
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| Enhancing - follow up | 7/21/2006 |
Q: Karen! Thank you for your response! I'm sorry I wasn't very clear on several things. I do a ...
A: I would have to agree with the people who suggest you use heavier weights. It might just be a 12 or ...
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| Enhancing | 7/20/2006 |
Q: I am a healthy, active, just-turned-25-year-old female. I eat very nutritiously, exercise ...
A: Julie, Exercises directed at specific body parts can affect other body parts, but not that much. We ...
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| rest between sets | 7/20/2006 |
Q: Could you please tell me how long we should be resting in between sets? I have heard some people say ...
A: Randy, Why are you struggling with less rest. Don't you have enough air or are the muscles taxed ...
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| Fat loss | 7/18/2006 |
Q: One of my concerns is doing heavy cardio on Wednesday and then coming back thrusday to do legs again ...
A: Darrin, The cardio work you do even day after day after day isn't too much for your legs. They may ...
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| weight ? | 7/17/2006 |
Q: i am 5 ft 4'' and i weight sround 110lbs. i started ballet last year ( very late obviously) and am ...
A: Becky, I know the perceptipoin we have of ourselves is tough. Do you like dance? Do you want to do ...
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| flabby underarms | 7/17/2006 |
Q: I am currently doing free weights - overhead presses of 3 x 12/15 repetions. I also lay on my back ...
A: Victoria, That may be enough as long as you are doing heavy enough weight. Increase the weight, be ...
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| lower abs | 7/17/2006 |
Q: I would like to know how to work my lower abs, i can see a vast improvemrnt at the top but no real ...
A: Ross, As we know, there is no upper and lower. The exercises we all do only work the top portion of ...
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| Advice | 7/16/2006 |
Q: I have read so many things that contradict each other, and I know my eating has to change. I like ...
A: Benjamin, OK. Let's look at the food issue first. You have experienced first hand why diets fail! ...
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| Advice | 7/16/2006 |
Q: I am a 33 yr old male and I am about 12-15lbs overweight. Most of it is in the midsection. I am ...
A: Benjamin, If you know you are well and have seen the doctor recently to be sure you are well and fit ...
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| Can't lose weight | 7/15/2006 |
Q: I have been doing wieght trainning with a personal trainer one to two times a week. i try to weight ...
A: Jessica, Ok, well science has shown us that to improve fitness (run faster, drop weight, jump ...
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| Fat loss | 7/14/2006 |
Q: Male 6' 2 239 pounds.34 years old I have been working out now for 3 months faithfully.....I have ...
A: Darrin, Ok, so what I am seeing is a good focus on fitness. Limited time can make it hard to get ...
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| abs | 7/13/2006 |
Q: whats the most effective ab excercise?
A: Hector, Not to be smart, but the one you do. I try to get my clients to work the whole matrix of ...
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| Hormone-affecting Supplements | 7/12/2006 |
Q: I'm an extremely skinny guy with low testosterone (I know the latter only incidentally; it was on a ...
A: Jason, Before you go messing around with your endocrine system I suggest you go see a specialist -- ...
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| diet plan | 7/11/2006 |
Q: now i have another question for you .As i play soccer for about 1 1/2 hours daily and do some light ...
A: Sarin, I need to know how much you weigh to calculate the amount of caloris you need. But for the ...
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| exersise | 7/10/2006 |
Q: im 16 years old, doing weight traing. what is the maximum weight i should be lifting? also, is soda ...
A: Sue, I would need to know what your weight is now to figure out about you calorie needs. Now, ...
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| exersise | 7/10/2006 |
Q: how do i become fit and build muscle without having to stunt my growth? also, i am a female and ...
A: Sue, How old are you? The concern about stunting growth comes from kids trying to weight train ...
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| Reducing body fat-good foods | 7/10/2006 |
Q: Im 26, 6'5" and currently weigh 15stone. I am training for the fire service and am doing alot of ...
A: It sounds like you are doing the exercise part right -- although you might try doing some work for ...
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| How to slim down hips? | 7/9/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me any exercises to help lose excess fat from my hips. I started ...
A: Jen, There is no truth in the myth that you can spot reduce. What will help are strength building. ...
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| protien supplements | 7/9/2006 |
Q: my name is sarin , im 21. i've been working out at home for about 3 years now . the workout is for ...
A: Sarin, From my bio you see that I do push supplements with my clients. The best brand on he market, ...
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| the body | 7/7/2006 |
Q: Look I'm kinda thick framed in a way I'm 214 lbs now and I'm about 5'7 . I wanna loose weight and ...
A: Marcus, When lifting weights you have to stop looking at the scale. What you need to do is clean up ...
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| Six pack through weight watchers? | 7/7/2006 |
Q: Much appreciated. I DEFINITELY hear what you are saying and for sure will try to follow what you ...
A: Chris, Yes, stay with the weight watchers just look for real food and stay away from processed. You ...
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| Six pack through weight watchers? | 7/7/2006 |
Q: I've been working on my abs. Some say that abs are determined by reducing overall body fat ...
A: Christopher, I cannot argue with you regarding the weight watchers diet. It is by far the safest ...
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| definition | 7/1/2006 |
Q: im working on building muscle mass right now, and if i wanted to work on definition would i ...
A: Hector, The first question that comes to mind is "why" you want definition. If it is for appearance ...
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| Conditioning | 6/30/2006 |
Q: Im 17 6'1.5" 220lbs. This year i will be a senior and im thinking about going out for my first year ...
A: Jon, Well, this is exciting. YOu can do this. You can build muscle and drop fat at the same ...
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| slimming calves | 6/30/2006 |
Q: I am 14, and I was a gymnast from the time I was 5 until I was 12. Gymnastics really took its toll ...
A: Amanda, Without seeing you it is hard to tell, but generally when you stop doing a routine the body ...
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| Tummy fat ISSUES!! | 6/30/2006 |
Q: I am having a bit of trouble at the moment in regard to the dreaded tummy fat issue. I'm almost 19 ...
A: Kristie, Have you always had a little weight problem? Sometimes heredity is an issue and sometimes ...
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| weightlifiting safety | 6/30/2006 |
Q: i am 13 and my mom says using a 10 lbs. dumbell is too much is that true
A: Josh, Well, this depends on what you are using it for. . . what is your form like. . . do you feel ...
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| Sleeping after exercise | 6/28/2006 |
Q: Well my diet isn't stellar. I'm getting back into natural foods but when I did this before I was ...
A: Jade, It sounds like you really know what to do. It may be that it will take a while for you to get ...
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| muscle building | 6/27/2006 |
Q: Hey Karen. I am a 21 year old guy from England. I am 5'10" tall, and weigh 63kg. I would say that I ...
A: Matt, I would try to work one muscle group each day. Do 3-4 exercises for each, 4 sets -- 10 reps. ...
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| 20 year old male with serious blood pressure problem | 6/27/2006 |
Q: yes i hv bn to a doctor, and he gv medicine which helped me in controllung my bp, wn it went fine i ...
A: Ankush, Sometimes it takes a while to get the medication regulated. I would call your doctor and ...
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| Loose skin, building muscle mass might help? | 6/23/2006 |
Q: my name is Robert. I'm 5 ft 11 and weigh about 200 lbs. I recently was over weight exactly 1 year ...
A: Robert, This issue is really out of my expertise. You probably need to go to a plastic surgeon to ...
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| Getting in shape | 6/22/2006 |
Q: i'm 19, and in college, i'm about 5-10 and currentl 178lb. I used to weigh about 200 lb, then my ...
A: Addison, I am all for the weight lifting. On the bench, on the floor, press and flys and build the ...
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| Slimming Down | 6/21/2006 |
Q: Well my work outs are usually to run 2 miles a day and do 30 minutes on the Eliptical...my diet is ...
A: Christine Kim, I would add weight lifting to this routine. Try to get a circuit with machines where ...
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| weight loss While maintaining strength and muscle | 6/20/2006 |
Q: Certainly : Mon: 35 Min cardio - Leg Training: Squats : 3 - 4 sets 225 x 12, 235 x 12 245 x 12 - ...
A: Ollie, I think if you continue this workout you will keep the muscle you have built. You might ...
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| stretching | 6/20/2006 |
Q: is it better to stretch before exercise or after?thank you for your reply.
A: Sandra, Science has shown us that as long as the muscles are warm it is always a good time to ...
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| weight loss While maintaining strength and muscle | 6/20/2006 |
Q: I have had gastric bypass and have have now have lost 70 pounds and counting. even at my heaviest i ...
A: Ollie, Can you give me a break down of the days you lift and which body parts you are training. ...
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| Help me please? | 6/19/2006 |
Q: Ok a couple more question for you, I dont go to school i'm already out.First what do you mean by ...
A: OK Cory, I know you have dumbells, do you own a bench? I used to use a coffee table. If you live ...
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| Help me please? | 6/19/2006 |
Q: i'm 17 I have never really worked out in my life and im strating to regreat it, lucky I am pretty ...
A: Cory, You know, there isn't too much your body would be able to do before 17 so don't freak out. 17 ...
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| Elbow support | 6/18/2006 |
Q: I saw some elbow support. It saids its neoprene blend, seems slightly stretchable material that fits ...
A: Sallie, Do you have elbow problems? If that is the case then you should use something. I don't ...
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| strength,muscle and height | 6/17/2006 |
Q: Besides Kickboxing i go to after school football sometimes nad i go running 2 times a week. well i ...
A: Jason, OK. Sounds like yoou are active enough. I think the information I gavbe you above with the ...
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| Workouts totally ineffective | 6/15/2006 |
Q: Sullivan, I'm 20 years old and approx. 170 lbs at 6'1. When I was around 16, I was taken off a ...
A: Dave, Two things before you throw in the towel. What are your workouts like? How many times a week ...
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| Workout Routine | 6/15/2006 |
Q: I started working out on my own in Feb. 2006 at 165 lbs. and as of today (June 15, 2006) I am down ...
A: Nancy, Here goes: Science has shown us that to improve fitness (drop weight, build muscle, tone, ...
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| exercise and weight loss | 6/15/2006 |
Q: how much weight can you lose in a 30 minute run? how much weight can you lose in a 60 minute bike ...
A: Jenna, In actuality you don't "lose weight" from a 30 minute run, nor a 60 minute, nor a walk, nor a ...
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| Small Biceps | 6/14/2006 |
Q: In this new workout, which I started about four weeks ago, I only do my biceps on monday. I do ...
A: Kevin, If the old routine of biceps 2x a week didn't make you grow, it stands to reason that one ...
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| weightloss in general. | 6/14/2006 |
Q: I dropped a lot of weight in high school. About 150 pounds. Lost maybe another 10-15 the first ...
A: ok Eric, Regarding the diet. I hate measuring too. What I would suggest is getting a spiral ...
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| Getting In Shape Quickly | 6/14/2006 |
Q: What is the best way to get muscle definition quickly and effectively? Are there any specific ...
A: Connor, Unfortunately the media today has ruined us regarding fitness. Contrary to what you see in ...
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| What order to exercise? | 6/13/2006 |
Q: I was just wondering if I go to the gym every other day and I am doing cardio and weights on the ...
A: Heather, There are lots of opinions on this subject but from the studies I have read and my personal ...
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| Bigger legs??? | 6/12/2006 |
Q: yes we sometimes hold weights, however is it possible that using risers for step and doing so many ...
A: Micky, I know that some people just have a real issue with step because it can build, but done in a ...
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| Regaining shape after weight loss | 6/12/2006 |
Q: I am a 55 year old female and have been in pretty good shape for years. I used to lift weights but ...
A: Micki, This is a challenge. What you are seeing Micki is loss of muscle mass. Now working at the ...
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| how long till results? | 6/9/2006 |
Q: Karen, I have begun a workout 3 weeks ago. I do cardio 45 min. and then right after 5 sets of 20 ...
A: Kelley, Science has shown us that to improve fitnes we need to workout 6 days a week. Not ...
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| My Workout routine | 6/9/2006 |
Q: and I've been lifting seriously for about six months. I've got a question about my routine to make ...
A: Justin, You have the right idea with trying to get the chest and tricep hit hard, but I wonder if ...
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| i am overweight and i want to get into shape | 6/7/2006 |
Q: well i decided to make a chart with calories and my activities starting today. today i will be ...
A: Alex, chances are you are really hungry. Give up the celery and get yourself a handful of almonds. ...
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| Weight Lossing | 6/7/2006 |
Q: My height is 174 cm, male , 23 years old, my weight was 104 kg ,I made deit for 3 monthes and I ...
A: You have heard right about how building muscle by lifting weights you can burn fat. The thing you ...
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| lose obliques | 6/7/2006 |
Q: I am in good shape and I do some type of physical activity everyday, whether its running, swimming, ...
A: Kayla, It is possible that one of these two things is happening. It could be you need to raise your ...
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| Thighs | 5/31/2006 |
Q: I'm a 20/f, 5'4, and 125lbs. I'm in pretty good shape. I do cardio about 5 to 6 times a week, and ...
A: Danielle, If you have tried the lower weight with more reps and still have size then I would ...
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| Upper body | 5/31/2006 |
Q: I am 30 year old married male with 70 kg weight and 177 cms height. One year back I met with an ...
A: Taher, The key to health, especially when you have only one kidney left, is to eat fresh and lean. ...
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| Best way to burn fat | 5/31/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me with something - I see a lot in popular magazines about ...
A: Shevan, I too have asthma and so does my son. The first step I would recommend is that your brother ...
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| Middle chest development | 5/27/2006 |
Q: I just started lifting weights again after a long layoff. I have been been having trouble building ...
A: Dan, It has always been my experience that when you are developing the "outer" chest it is because ...
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| my routine | 5/26/2006 |
Q: I have realised that i may have been lifting the weight too slowly. I tried lifting the weight a bit ...
A: sooz, lots of questions here. your food consumption has a good deal to do with this too. So, be ...
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| Correct Position when doing squats | 5/25/2006 |
Q: When doing squats what is the correct position?
A: Annita, The squat is a multiple-joint motion exercise that targets the hop and upper leg muscles. ...
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| Purchasing a home machine | 5/24/2006 |
Q: I'm interested in purchasing a home exercise machine. After some research, I've decided upon the ...
A: Chris, I am so out of the loop on home equipment. The people I do home training with are usually so ...
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| Workout question | 5/22/2006 |
Q: Two years ago I lifted while taking a protein supplement and managed to look very good for what my ...
A: Maoz, Each body is different when it comes to the ratio of lifting to running, but I agree with you ...
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| weight lifting | 5/18/2006 |
Q: I'm a 26 yr old female, 5'8.25" tall, was 145 lbs, now i'm about 155 (you can make about 5 lbs of ...
A: D, The detail is great and no, I am not a man. As I understand it you are training about 6x a ...
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| muscle mass or weight loss | 5/18/2006 |
Q: I have a hard time trying to balance between a diet that feeds my muscles or a diet that slimes down ...
A: James, I so understand what you feel like. I used to feel like that too until I got into this ...
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| lifting and losing | 5/17/2006 |
Q: I was wondering,do I have to stay away from sweets completely? I usually will eat a little bit of ...
A: Rick, Start with whatever you can live with and if the changes aren't coming then pull back on the ...
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| weight lifting to lose weight | 5/17/2006 |
Q: am sorry that am bodering you, and sorry to for my english, I go to the gym, well I just sstarted, I ...
A: Lucia, You are not bothering me, your English is just fine!!!!! Ok, let me put it to you this way. ...
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| Arms | 5/16/2006 |
Q: I am quite curvy, and usually put on weight easily on my arms, chest and stomach. My lower body has ...
A: Susan, Well, I am glad someone told you lipo isn't an option for you. Let me tell you my humble ...
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| Arms | 5/15/2006 |
Q: I am 24 years old, my height is 5'3 and I weigh 114 lbs. I have always had quite big arms for a girl ...
A: Susan, Not seeing you it is hard to get a picture of your body. If you have very little size or fat ...
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| bodybuilding trainer | 5/8/2006 |
Q: how are you today.. O.K. I started bodybuilding before 1 year on may 2005 my weight was 97 kg and ...
A: Kly, ok, I have a few questions for you: Where do you live (country only)? How old are you? What ...
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| lifting and losing | 5/6/2006 |
Q: I said before that I am 5'10", so is tyring to get down to 180 pounds good enough, or should I try ...
A: Rick, The only way to determine what is good enough is to get to that point and then for you to make ...
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| lifting and losing | 5/6/2006 |
Q: Can you give me any pictures or instructions on exercises that involve dumbells. I figured that I ...
A: I don't have any way to send pictures to you and the description you are asking for is a daunting ...
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| lifting and losing | 5/4/2006 |
Q: Hey, I did the cardio and lifting today.. and I feel stronger. So, do I have to do all the ...
A: Rick, I am glad to hear you feel good! You can break up the exercises and do the others at home. ...
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| lifting and losing | 5/3/2006 |
Q: and I have two more questions. 1. Just to be certain, on the days that I do cardio and lift ...
A: Rick, You have it right. On the days you do cardio and weights, do the cardio first. At least 30 ...
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| lifting and losing | 5/2/2006 |
Q: Well, I need to know a couple of things. 1 How long will it take before I get the results I want? ...
A: Rick, 1. When you will see results? It all depends on how your body responds -- you know genetics, ...
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| lifting and losing | 5/2/2006 |
Q: I am currently 5'10", 20 years old, and I weigh 200 pounds. For my weight I want to get to around ...
A: Rick, I beg to differ with those people who say losing weight and gaining muscle don't go hand in ...
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| Whats a better diet for gaining mucsle weight? | 4/29/2006 |
Q: Hey.I'm a 16yr. old male weighing 165lbs of muscle at 5'8 . My diet: A big bowl of cereal for ...
A: Jared, I assume you are lifting weights with your routine. It that is in place the other thing you ...
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| Answers to YOUR questions!! | 4/26/2006 |
Q: Okay, I hope you'll remember me from my earlier email. I'm the 33 yr. old with pituitary tumor that ...
A: Marie, I do remember you! This answered so many questions. Thanks for taking the time to fill me ...
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| weight lifting-weight loss | 4/26/2006 |
Q: I'm a 33 year old female and I am 100 lbs. overweight. I have a pituitary tumor that may have ...
A: Marie. Before you go setting the calorie count you want to look at I need to ask you how much you ...
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| im a 15yr old boy.i workout... | 4/21/2006 |
Q: im a 15yr old boy.i workout everyday except for sunday but i work all of my muscles 3 times a week.i ...
A: Blair -- I think you are doing just fine! The other essential part of the equation is recovery and ...
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| Weightloss | 4/21/2006 |
Q: I am working on losing 60 lbs and was working out at Curves for 1 year. I am a 40 year old female ...
A: Karen, The circuit every other day is good. To drop the weight you want to build the density in ...
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| SAFE weight lifting and STUNTED growth | 4/20/2006 |
Q: I've read all the responses to the questions about weightlifting and its potential to stunt growth ...
A: Nemo, Fitst of all the doctor would look at the physical maturity of your body not just the ...
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| need a routine | 4/19/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- hi, thanks for the quick reply! re my back and knees. i have been to an ...
A: Dee, I understand the injury thing. I have lots. . . all from lifting stupid. I love your comment ...
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| im a 15yr old boy about 115lbs... | 4/17/2006 |
Q: im a 15yr old boy about 115lbs and 5'2 1/4".i heard that the preacher curl is a very good bicep ...
A: Blair, The benefit of doing a preacher curl is that you can isolate the bicep and make each work ...
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| what is better using free... | 4/17/2006 |
Q: what is better using free weights or machines? can i vary my routine like using free weights and ...
A: Blair, I used to be a free weight snob and think the only way to get resuls was with free weights. ...
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| what can you say about this... | 4/8/2006 |
Q: what can you say about this exercise? ...
A: Jeff, It could be that the exercise is not the issue but the recovery and rest time is. It can also ...
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| losing weight & toning | 4/1/2006 |
Q: Followup To Question - Hi Karen, I am 21 my height is 6'2" and 200 lbs and a little overweight.I ...
A: Rohit, sorry! I forget that other people don't have time to live in a gym. You can start with 1 ...
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| losing weight & toning | 3/31/2006 |
Q: I am 21 my height is 6'2" and 200 lbs and a little overweight.I have problems with losing weight ...
A: ok. Here geos. Let's do a split routine. Day 1 -- Chest, shoulders, triceps, abs You can do any ...
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| losing weight & toning | 3/31/2006 |
Q: I am 21 my height is 6'2" and 200 lbs and a little overweight.I have problems with losing weight ...
A: Rohit. The first thing I recommend is for people to sit down and think about why they want to get ...
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| Bodybuilding: Weight gaining with body mass | 3/31/2006 |
Q: I'm 26 yrs old and a software professional working 8-9 hours a day. I would like to give my ...
A: Fathak, Remember your body has been through a huge war!!! It needs to be eased back into the ...
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| Bodybuilding: Weight gaining with body mass | 3/31/2006 |
Q: I'm 26 yrs old and a software professional working 8-9 hours a day. I would like to give my ...
A: Fathak, Congratulations on your success in the fight you have undergone! No easy Feat!!!! I think ...
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| treadmill or bicycle | 3/30/2006 |
Q: What would be better for losing some weight off my stomach and waist? The treadmill or the bicycle ...
A: Debbie, The issue with weight loss is not the equipment you use, but the frequency, intensity and ...
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| unwanted weight loss | 3/28/2006 |
Q: I am a 47 year old female. I weigh 120 pounds and am 5'4". I have been working out for over a year ...
A: Pat, The first question I want to ask is about your body composition. Do you have a leaner body ...
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| is it possible to lose the five lbs that i put on from being on the medication tamoxifen? | 3/25/2006 |
Q: . i have always been physically active..before the breast cancer, i was going to karate class a good ...
A: LorI, You have a good handle on your training. I am certain the adjustment to karate is difficult. ...
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| Balancing Cardio With Weights (and diet) | 3/24/2006 |
Q: I am a slightly overweight individual, and I have recently began a program of high intensity Cardio ...
A: Craig, First, let's look at the heart rate. How old are you? To determine your best heart rate you ...
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| Balancing Cardio With Weights (and diet) | 3/24/2006 |
Q: I am a slightly overweight individual, and I have recently began a program of high intensity Cardio ...
A: Craig, I would rather you aska long question and do things right. Ok. The key to weight loss is a ...
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| weight lifting and martial arts | 3/22/2006 |
Q: i used todo bodybuilding 3 times a week for a couple of months now and now i want to include Muay ...
A: abdul, I am not sure what MAuy Thai training is. Can you explain? Is it like practicing katas (sp?) ...
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| weight loss / muscle toning | 3/18/2006 |
Q: I'm a 36 year old mother of four children. I had my oldest son at 18 and my last child at age 27. ...
A: Michelle, I would start lifting weights. Best case scenario is to go a gym and do a circuit to ...
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| Changing strength training routine | 3/17/2006 |
Q: I am a 26 year old female trying to loose alot of weight (100 lbs). For the past 3 weeks I have ...
A: Errolyn, the dumbells won't make the results slow down. What you need to do is get heavier DBs. If ...
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| Muscles | 3/16/2006 |
Q: Followup To Question - Last year I was working out 3x's a week and getting bigger and stronger but ...
A: Mike, You can maintain a toned body but the look probably won't be what you really want. You have ...
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| Surfing workout | 3/15/2006 |
Q: Currently I am a college senior and just lately I've gotten pretty heavily into surfing. I go about ...
A: J, The most important will be your core. This is the entire abdomen, butt too. The exercises you ...
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| thunder thighs | 3/15/2006 |
Q: I have always had heavy jiggly thighs. I have been trying to lose weight and exercise walking on a ...
A: Patricia, Let's look first at the caloric intake. The rull of thumb is to multiply 10x your body ...
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| thunder thighs | 3/14/2006 |
Q: I have always had heavy jiggly thighs. I have been trying to lose weight and exercise walking on a ...
A: Patricia, Let's take a look at the whole picture. How much do you weigh? Give me a run down of ...
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| Work out Advice | 3/14/2006 |
Q: I am a 30yr old male looking to lose about 20lbs of fat and replace that weight with muscle. I have ...
A: Gary, You are off to a great start. Two things you should be doing. Yes, lift weights now. You ...
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| Weightlifting Affecting Your Height | 3/12/2006 |
Q: Karen, I can only call you if you give me your number. I am doing track right now and what do you ...
A: Sorry. email me at bodyrestor8@sbcglobal.net for the number. In season to lift you need to be ...
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| Weight loss exercises | 3/12/2006 |
Q: Im 19 years old, and I really want to start taking up weightlifting and get some great abdominals! ...
A: Danish, The plan I have for you is a lifestyle change. First of all you have to look at the ...
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| Hello Karen,
One day, when... | 3/11/2006 |
Q: One day, when I moved my arm after holding the phone to my ear for too long, it started to hurt. ...
A: Marc, It is impossible for me to tell you what that pain or tight muscle is caused from. In the ...
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| swollen arms | 3/10/2006 |
Q: my arms have gotten better, but i feel much weaker, can u lift weights again?
A: Usman, Be careful as you start. Don't try to do NEARLY the weight you were doing and don't go for ...
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| Exercises for back pain | 3/10/2006 |
Q: I am a 31 yr old mother of 2, ages 9 mos and 3 yrs. Ever since having children my mid back kills all ...
A: Jen, You are right, the abdomen is important too, but the back is part of the core and you need to ...
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| Hey! | 3/6/2006 |
Q: how long should i work with the dumbell? also do u know what the right kind of foods are? because i ...
A: Tasha, The dumbell workout should be something like 3 sets of 12-15 reps for each body part. The ...
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| Hey! | 3/5/2006 |
Q: is this a good weight loss workout? 45 minutes on the elliptical the pilates tapes the big ...
A: Tasha, Resuls come at different times for diferent people. You will see some changes sooner than 6 ...
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| Weightlifting Affecting Your Height | 3/5/2006 |
Q: Karen, I can talk with my mom and we could do that sometime. She don't event know that have been ...
A: Joe, You and your mom don't need to make the drive. Call me so the three of us can talk. Let me ...
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| Weightlifting Affecting Your Height | 3/4/2006 |
Q: Karen, I'm not for sure that my mom would let me come to St. Louis to meet a person that I don't ...
A: Joe, the phone works for me too. It is best to set up an appointment time just as if you were ...
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| Weightlifting Affecting Your Height | 3/2/2006 |
Q: Karen, So do you have a clinic or not, because that would be cool to meet you and talk over stuff? ...
A: Joe, That has happened with other people trying to write through allexperts. No, I am sorry I ...
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| I started stretching again... | 3/2/2006 |
Q: I started stretching again after about a 3-year hiatus. It's a short 10-15 minute routine. However, ...
A: Dianne, I need to know how you are doing this exercise. How are you lying on the floor -- if you ...
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| Weightlifting Affecting Your Height | 3/1/2006 |
Q: Karen, That is cool that you live near St. Louis! I live like two hours north of St. Louis in a town ...
A: Joe, I would be glad to do a one on one with you either in person or over the phone at no cost to ...
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| plyometrics? | 2/28/2006 |
Q: I am making good(but slow) progress. I recently came across'plyometrics'.Supposedly they improve ...
A: Barry, Plyometrics are a highly specialized training technique that has to have a very specific ...
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| Hey! | 2/28/2006 |
Q: hey a wanted to buy an exercise machine which is better treadmill or an elliptical? or whats a good ...
A: Tasha, Either machine would work. My personal favorite is the elliptical. However, it has been ...
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| weight gain | 2/27/2006 |
Q: I'm 5'7" and currently weigh 144-147lbs. I weight train and do cardio. Not lifting for tone, but ...
A: Wendy, The thing with all those charts is that they never work for anyone with muscle. If you have ...
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| if im repeating here forgive... | 2/27/2006 |
Q: if im repeating here forgive me. uhm, in order to train effectively and hard with plenty of rest, do ...
A: Jeff, Sometimes when I am training really really hard the body does stay sore until the next ...
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| chronic overuse of muscles | 2/27/2006 |
Q: I'm wondering whether I've got stunted growth. This is because I lifted a few weights when I was ...
A: Marc, I don't know the answers to these questions. Let's look for a minute at where you are. You ...
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| symptons of stunted growth | 2/25/2006 |
Q: If your growth has been stunted by weight-lifting or some other form of excercise, how do you ...
A: Marc, In the first place, to stunt your growth by weight lifting you would have to do very heavy ...
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| Weightlifting Affecting Your Height | 2/25/2006 |
Q: Karen, Thanks your a big help and thanks for answering my question. I just got an ab lounge for me ...
A: Joe, Anytime you are using your abs it is a good workout. Some are more work than others. The key ...
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| Weightlifting Affecting Your Height | 2/23/2006 |
Q: So Karen, how much should I start lifting and what is the proper techniques? And after working out ...
A: Joe, I am a certified personal trainer and health coach. I have spent 25+ years first in ...
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| swollen muscles | 2/23/2006 |
Q: i have another question, upon further research i found i have tendonitis. is this permanent and or ...
A: Usman, the only treatment is rest. Yes it can get better but you have to do nothing until it does. ...
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| fat loss and building muscle | 2/23/2006 |
Q: I go to the gym 3 times a week and have a good mass building workout, putting on muscle. I'm an ...
A: David, The first thing I wonder is if you are eating enough food. With less than 5% body fat your ...
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| swollen arms | 2/22/2006 |
Q: Karen, I am a 15yr old boy who likes body building. i have been working out for 1yr now. ...
A: Usman K, You have overtrained those arms. Try to relax for a few days and don't lift upper body ...
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| Weightlifting Affecting Your Height | 2/22/2006 |
Q: I am 14 years old and I want to become really fit over this summer so I am going to weightlift. ...
A: Joe, To be really fit you need to start with your diet. Nutrition is the KEY to fitness. I am not ...
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| new training | 2/17/2006 |
Q: I have been weightlifting for many years ( not extreme, just moderate). I have had a baby (14 mo ...
A: Jessica, Well, it all starts with the fuel we put in our bodies. Enormous is ok as long as the ...
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| new training | 2/17/2006 |
Q: I have been weightlifting for many years ( not extreme, just moderate). I have had a baby (14 mo ...
A: Jessica, I really need you to explain your present workouts to me. How many times a week do you ...
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| help! | 2/17/2006 |
Q: I'm 22 yrs boy staying in India. My problem is that I tend to eat very slow compared to others. But ...
A: Elijah, Eating slow is not your problem -- eating fast is their problem. The first step to proper ...
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| abs | 2/13/2006 |
Q: whats the best way to get rid of the fat over my abdominal muscles and get a six pack? what ...
A: Hector, It's a three prong approach. 1. working the muscle -- and as a matter of fact, working all ...
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| squats | 2/12/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- Hi again My routine goes like this::: Mon: squats 85lbs 3sets 5 leg curls ...
A: Terri, I imagine there are really pretty legs under a layer of fat there. That would be the flabby ...
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| squats | 2/12/2006 |
Q: i have big legs, and have been told it was due to squats. I used to lift very heavy weights with 3 ...
A: Terri, I LOVE squats. What else did your trainer give you to do? You see it is a 4 pronged ...
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| my girlfriend wants to know... | 2/10/2006 |
Q: my girlfriend wants to know if there's any exercises to increase her bum size/shape. right now it's ...
A: Jeff, My personal favorites have always been the squat, then a step up holding a dumbell and ...
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| which is a better way to lift... | 2/8/2006 |
Q: which is a better way to lift and what will i get out of each...for instance..on mondays..i do chest ...
A: Ray, First to the way you are training. The key is -- are you getting results? If you are and you ...
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| thanks for your reply..i told... | 2/8/2006 |
Q: .i told u i was doing chest tri shoulders ..on monday ...then back bi legs on tues...you said ...
A: Sorry for the confusion. What I mean to say was those three groups, chest back and legs are the ...
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| hi..i have found a work out... | 2/7/2006 |
Q: .i have found a work out program i like....monday chest tri shoulders tuesday back bi legs..repeat ...
A: What you are doing is ok, Ray. You can also switch it around. I think it is best to work the ...
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| im sorry to max you out this ones short | 2/5/2006 |
Q: note for the last email... when I said... "and then there is the idea that it just contracts ...
A: Muscle fibers exist. You are born with what you got. You don't grow more fibers, but you train ...
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| ok heres the last email just more structured and understandable | 2/5/2006 |
Q: I realize my last email rambled. Here's what I was trying to ask...How max strength effects force ...
A: Jeff, You are on the right path here. Within the muscle tissue there are connections of ...
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| do answer this one, please | 2/5/2006 |
Q: im wondering how myofibrils function for strength. do they just increase in contractile ability in ...
A: You know Jeff, I have been answering your questions for a few months now. I don't mind answering on ...
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| one of my emails you answered... | 2/4/2006 |
Q: one of my emails you answered said something about training swimmers with high velocity. so was it ...
A: Jeff, Actually, we do high velocity with as heavy a weight as they can handle. I believe we can ...
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| weight gain | 2/3/2006 |
Q: Since Christmas time I've ignored good eating habits and forgotten exercise. I've gotten a little ...
A: Lynne, I don't like the scale alone just because of this reason. It may be that you are putting on ...
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| barbell shrug | 1/30/2006 |
Q: im a 15yr old boy who has been lifting since june.i have 2 questions:1.What muscles does the barbell ...
A: Blair, The shrug, weather done with the barbell or dumbells is an effective exercise to build the ...
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| connected to last email | 1/29/2006 |
Q: yeah i know, but youre giving more extreme examples. I just want to know when you rest less or ...
A: Jeff, Every body on every person is different. To see what is better or worse, or best or to see ...
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| exercise question | 1/29/2006 |
Q: Over the past few months i have noticed the left pectoral is larger than on the right side. I know ...
A: Jarrod, You might just have a really domiant left side. . . which takes on all the work. If you ...
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| connected to last email | 1/28/2006 |
Q: and so a hypothetical example of this would be... an intense anearobic run of bout of 2 ...
A: Endurance needs to extend longer. If I understand your qestion . . . The run for 2 minutes doesn't ...
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| muscle mass | 1/27/2006 |
Q: My name is Doug. I'm 13 and I weigh about 102 lbs. I'm quite skinny but i've packed on maybe 8 or ...
A: Doug, I would try to change it to this: monday: Chest, shoulder, tri tues: rest Wed: legs, back, ...
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| help wanted | 1/26/2006 |
Q: . i m begginer in exercise.. i dont want a body like arnold.. but atleast nice sets of muscles can u ...
A: I can give you some suggestions, but it is impossible to write an entire routine for you. You want ...
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| working out at home | 1/25/2006 |
Q: I want to start working out at home, maybe include resist bands, etc. I'm looking to tone my ...
A: Danielle, I don't know much about the total gym except it is more expensive than the other things. ...
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| More information | 1/20/2006 |
Q: Wow! Thank you for taking such an interest in me. It made me feel good to know that someone might ...
A: Amy, Okay. I have been for therapy where it didn't help either. There are several tiers to my ...
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| detailed ? about weight training | 1/20/2006 |
Q: I have been weight training since November and am wondering what I should do. Below I've listed the ...
A: Stacy, I understand the problem with schdeule and kids. Mine are older now and I have the time I ...
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| help me | 1/19/2006 |
Q: I am hoping you can help me and I am sorry if this is long. Female, 5'3", 145 lbs. I am an exercise ...
A: Amy, I am right there with you honey. I am a recovering bulimic. Let's hit some high points on ...
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| Weight Lifting | 1/17/2006 |
Q: .. I started using my BowFlex machine about 3 1/2 yrs ago and got great results in just six weeks. ...
A: Ruth, I really know nothing about how a Bow Flex works and what danger it could bring your back to ...
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| I lost about 50 pounds three... | 1/16/2006 |
Q: I lost about 50 pounds three years ago. i feel that my body is in good proportion and I have very ...
A: Kays, The best all around approach is to go to a full circuit weight lifting routine. Work legs, ...
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| Wrist Pain and Weight Lifting | 1/15/2006 |
Q: Karen, I started weight lifting about two months ago, but have had to stop do to pain in my ...
A: Steven, There are gloves that have a support that comes up to the wrist but I think you can still ...
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| Anearobic/Aerobic | 1/14/2006 |
Q: ive heard that it is best to eliminate the amount of aerobic exercise for the max strength and speed ...
A: Well, to build strength you certainly need to do lower amounts of aerobics but if you don't have the ...
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| Only if you have time its an article | 1/12/2006 |
Q: i found an interesting article online about weight training. dont fully understand it yet i will re ...
A: I couldn't pull the article up but I would never recommend a BEGINNER start with heavy and explosive ...
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| Dont worry i get it | 1/11/2006 |
Q: yeah i understand that completely. you need to be able to observe and ask a pupil how they react to ...
A: Jeff, Each person and each situation is different, but that is what people do is use their logic. ...
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| any additional advice? | 1/11/2006 |
Q: cool. and you got my last email? i just want a pretty thurough and honest as possible answer since ...
A: Jeff, I am leaning toward the answers I see as the truth. I am not sure what more you want from ...
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| So basically your saying im... | 1/10/2006 |
Q: So basically your saying im talking to someone who knows their shit? Followup To Question - i ...
A: Jeff, I know enough to go to those sources if there is something I don't know. I also have 25 years ...
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| i take it you have done your... | 1/9/2006 |
Q: i take it you have done your research on weightlifting. know any good books that show some thurough ...
A: Jeff, The American College of Sports Medicine and the American Council on Exercise are the two ...
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| Confusion | 1/9/2006 |
Q: the weightlifting world is so diverse in opinion i dont know what to trust. remember i was the guy ...
A: Jeff, The worse thing you can do is keep asking people. Opinions are like . . . everyone has one. ...
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| Weightloss vs. toning! | 1/8/2006 |
Q: Hey Karen, I'm an Army Reservist and when I went overseas in 2003 I spent all of my free time ...
A: Buddy, I have loads of ideas but first I need to understand your situation a little more. Why do ...
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| exercise routine while in college | 1/7/2006 |
Q: Im getting ready to go back for my second semester of my sophmore year of college and I was ...
A: Jessica, You sound like a nice size and weight so I am not sure what your goals may be. Working out ...
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| im a sailor over seas and... | 1/7/2006 |
Q: im a sailor over seas and i put on a bit of weight (alot). i know i need to exercise regularly to ...
A: Zach, If you read my bio you see that nutrition and supplementation is a huge part of my training. ...
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| Twice a day | 1/6/2006 |
Q: I have just been laid off(no worries-I will get unemployment and be recalled to work when it warms ...
A: Well, I love someone with a positive attitude! Twice a day can be great but it can also pull you ...
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| weight lifting sets for boxing | 1/3/2006 |
Q: im wondering if i could get some general rules about weight training sets with my program. i ...
A: Jeff, First of all the general rule is to be sure you have enough recovery time so don't work a ...
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| Gaining body strength in 2006 | 1/3/2006 |
Q: I am 6'3" and just 170 pounds. My goal weight is 190 pounds. I want to put on 2-3 pounds each month ...
A: Jimmy, Let's see if I can give you a nutshell version. The first thing you need to do is really ...
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| pushups | 1/2/2006 |
Q: my name is Luis. I am 49 yrs old and I have been working on losing weight, I have lost 25lbs in the ...
A: Luis, The push ups will help your chest. You can do them every day as long as you don't hurt your ...
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| wightlifting | 12/17/2005 |
Q: I'm Maxim from Beer-Sheva,Israel, and i'd like to ask you a question. I'm 16 and i'm rather thin. ...
A: Maxim, As long as you stay away from preservatives, packaged food, you will be ok. Eat lean and ...
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| Circuit training | 12/13/2005 |
Q: I have just discovered 'circuit training".Love it.I get more results in less time. I am unclear on ...
A: Barry, The attraction people have to circuit training is that you are doing cardio while you are ...
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| whey protein | 12/10/2005 |
Q: yes its me again...but i find that u always got the answers to my questions! so ive been wanting to ...
A: Luis, In my humble opinion -- WHEY protein is just another form of formula. Studies suggest that ...
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| muscle recovery | 12/10/2005 |
Q: if i go to the gym everyday whats the best way to recover my muscles for the next day?
A: Hector, You need to break your body parts up. Do one body part a day. Leave 48 hours between each ...
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| doing cardio properly | 12/7/2005 |
Q: Oh that was very helpful, thank you! Today I did a jog and my heart rate was at about 165. When ...
A: You aren't burning muscle, you are using the stored energy in the form of glycogen in your muscle. ...
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| doing cardio properly | 12/7/2005 |
Q: Mind-boggling question that I can't seem to get the right answer to: On one hand, I have heard that ...
A: Shaily, Using the rough estimate for target heart rate (220-age) I get your rate at 118 to 158. The ...
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| i need a good lifting program | 12/7/2005 |
Q: com I would really appriacte it Answer - John, I can tell you that information right here! I ...
A: John, Wow, you need to start saying "I bench 90 pounds" That is what that is. Isn't that more ...
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| Weight loss & Sweat | 12/3/2005 |
Q: Having gone through the previous Q&A's I did not find this subject. Is it beneficial to wear more ...
A: David, I can imagine some benefit to make yourself sweat, but there isn't a huge "weight loss" ...
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| Weightlifting structure | 12/2/2005 |
Q: I'm 30 years old and have been training now for 8 months or so and was wondering if I should pyramid ...
A: Darren, I like the pyramid you are suggesting. I don't like going heavy rightaway because it can be ...
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| weight loss | 12/1/2005 |
Q: 1m 16 220lbs 6'0" so a little over weight. a couple dyas ago me and my friend decided to start going ...
A: Jon, Let's start with breakfast. You can do well with perhaps fruit (any kind) and oatmeal. Or you ...
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| Fitness gift ideas | 12/1/2005 |
Q: My father herniated a disc in his back last summer, although he has pretty much made a full recovery ...
A: Anna, your father might use a pedometer. He can begin to walk. A walkman or a disc man so he can ...
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| Exercise | 12/1/2005 |
Q: I cannot afford to go to the gym. All I have are a handful of dumbbells and a barbell. I've always ...
A: Elijah, This is so very much like another question I have had -- was that you? Lat pulls with a ...
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| Exercise | 12/1/2005 |
Q: 1. Is it OK to have a cold shower after a workout or running session? Its winter here...so would it ...
A: Elijah, I don't know any reason why you couldn't have a cold shower. I think a cold one is better ...
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| toneing | 11/30/2005 |
Q: i want to tone my inner thighs. right now i'm doing squats but i'm not sure if there working, if you ...
A: Brooke, Squats, in my humble opinion, are the best exercise for legs. To concentrate on the inner ...
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| weight loss | 11/30/2005 |
Q: 1m 16 220lbs 6'0" so a little over weight. a couple dyas ago me and my friend decided to start going ...
A: Jon, First of all I want to applaude you for going to the Y. I then want to redirect your ...
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| wrist guard | 11/19/2005 |
Q: I have recently bought a pair of wrist guards upon advice to protect my wrists. I have rather small ...
A: Roy, It is my understanding that the wrist guard is meant to be used when the wrist is at it's ...
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| creatine | 11/16/2005 |
Q: You might not remember me but i have asked a question to you just probably a week ago.I got another ...
A: Luis, I do remember you. Well, there is no way I can say statistically what the risk would be to ...
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| alternative to lat pulldowns | 11/16/2005 |
Q: I cannot afford to go to the gym. All I have are a handful of dumbbells and a barbell. I've always ...
A: Elijah, Bent over rows are the best alternative to lat pull downs. That is where you have the same ...
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| wieght loss/body shaping | 11/15/2005 |
Q: I am 27 years old, 5 foot 11 and weigh 177 american pounds. I would like to weigh 155 pounds. What ...
A: Mieke, Well, you can start with walking and lifting weights or doing resistance machines. Building ...
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| weight gaining | 11/12/2005 |
Q: My name is Luis, im not sure you're the right persone to ask my question but here it is : I am 16 ...
A: Luis, Be very careful what you choose!!! Those products can be very dangerous. My clients use the ...
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| Hard Belly | 11/12/2005 |
Q: Karen My fitness regimen is paying off,but I have one problem area-my belly.Instead of losing the ...
A: Barry, It may be from the way you did your exercises. If you had air trapped in your abdomen when ...
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| building muscle | 11/11/2005 |
Q: ------------------------- Thank you very much Karen for your very prompt response. May I ask if you ...
A: Luis, How long it takes to see results depends on lots of things. The first is making sure you have ...
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| thigh muscles | 11/11/2005 |
Q: Since I've started exercising I've noticed some definition on the sides of my upper thighs that ...
A: Eden, I think if you stop doing the outer quad exercises you may find they will go away. When you ...
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| building muscle | 11/10/2005 |
Q: my name is Luis, I am 49 yrs old and would like to build a little bulk on my arms and I have a ...
A: Well, building the arms is easy. You can do bicep curls with dumbells or with a barbell. Both work ...
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| Building muscle | 11/9/2005 |
Q: But i have found that with in the last 6-7 months i havent put on any muscle or haven't gotten any ...
A: Alex, You have a fine workout there. As I understand if you are doing 2 sets of 8 and then 2 sets ...
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| Building muscle | 11/8/2005 |
Q: But i have found that with in the last 6-7 months i havent put on any muscle or haven't gotten any ...
A: Alex, There are several components to a good solid workout. Frequency, duration and intensity. How ...
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| when is the best time to excersise | 11/1/2005 |
Q: My question is when is the best time to walk. I have been walking aroung 7 at night. Is that ok? And ...
A: Donna, The key is to keep your efforts up in trying to make a change. To improve fitness you have ...
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| Definition | 10/27/2005 |
Q: I have been working out with free weights for a year. I work out about 3-5 times a week. I am having ...
A: Eric, What I understand you saying is that you have a thick, developed chest EXCEPT oin the center ...
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| Feels better,weighs more! | 10/25/2005 |
Q: Karen I have not been on the scales since August,when I weighed 220.(I am male,46). Since then I ...
A: Barry, What this is telling you is you are doing great muscle building but not as much fat burning. ...
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| Building Thigh Muscle | 10/20/2005 |
Q: I work out consistently, and have good solid muscle tone. However I am unable to achieve the ...
A: Catherine, If your thighs are strong You probably can't work them more. The thigh muscle is thick ...
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| supplements and losing body fat | 10/20/2005 |
Q: I used to work out when I was in middle school on through about sophmore year. I used whey protein ...
A: Scott, From my bio you probably saw that I am a firm believer in Shaklee corporation. Their ...
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| Swollen arms after pullups | 10/17/2005 |
Q: I am a 29 year old woman. I am physically fit and engage in aerobic and weightlifting activities ...
A: Melissa, From the sounds of it you are pulling a lot of weight with those 4 sets of 6-10 reps and ...
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| chest | 10/17/2005 |
Q: How do push-ups play a role? If i go to the gym are they still important? Also, a biceps question. ...
A: Jim, I love push ups as the final burn, the push to where you fail and your face hits the dirt! ...
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| chest | 10/16/2005 |
Q: Are the major and minor pectorals the only muscles in the chest? What is the best way to work out ...
A: Jim, If you changed each question to a statement you would have your workout. You are right on it. ...
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| Getting rid of Muscle | 10/15/2005 |
Q: The only things I do are strickly ab stuff, no weigts. I run for 20-30 minutes then work on my abs ...
A: Breanna, Well, the workout I sent you should help you. I agree with you on the obliques. I think ...
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| chest /butt exercises | 10/15/2005 |
Q: No equiptment at home, I did belong to a local workout center, but after paying them a few hundred ...
A: No, I'm not laughing! ok, at home it is good to use your body weight for work. Start with ...
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| cardio activity | 10/3/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if it's ok to do include an hour of cardio with another form of exercise (maybe ...
A: Danielle, In order to answer your qustion I really need to know what your fitness goals are. That ...
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| push-ups | 9/25/2005 |
Q: good day! i just want to ask what will be the effect of push-ups,pull-ups ,,and how to do it ...
A: Ron, You will find development from those exercises but you will be limited because you will only be ...
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| Time to exercise | 9/24/2005 |
Q: I am a muslim male ...in 10 days the I have to satrt fasting for a full month (Ramadan) ..during ...
A: Sam, I am sure you are not talking about working out during Ramadan. Right? After Ramadan you can ...
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| Thigh muscle | 9/21/2005 |
Q: I've been on a strict exercising schedule the last three months to lose weight and have managed to ...
A: Pam Eliza, As you back off from the high tension on the bike your muscles will go back down. I know ...
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| exercising without equipment | 9/19/2005 |
Q: I attend a college. There is no gym nearby and my dorm room - well, there is no real room for any ...
A: Cathy, I think there is no replacement for the old school exercises. They are good and true and ...
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| puffy knees | 9/16/2005 |
Q: Do you know of an exercise or combination of exercises that will help reduce puffiness in the knees?
A: Marlanda, I assume you are talking about the deposit of tissue on the inside of the knee. That can ...
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| juice | 9/14/2005 |
Q: hey i am bodybuilding and just am coming off a cycle of d-bol,t-200, and deca. I am going to start ...
A: Josh, While my background and experience started in a grunt gym, my experience as taken me away from ...
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| body building | 9/5/2005 |
Q: I am 20 years old... Male... I am tall, almost 6 feet but weigh only about 64 kgs(not pounds).. I am ...
A: Rushabh, I think you might find some improvement will come even with the routine youare presently ...
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| Advice | 8/29/2005 |
Q: I just started working out three weeks ago. I use a Bowflex machine and a staimaster. I dropped ...
A: Ben, to estimate your daily calorie requirement you have to do the math. You determine the number ...
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| Abs routine | 8/29/2005 |
Q: Do you recommend any particular ab exercises? and thank you for your quick response to my last ...
A: Anthony, Actually I think the best way to work your abs is slowly and hard. By that I mean, you can ...
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| multiple sets for the same muscle groups | 8/25/2005 |
Q: One of my favorite lifts is the flat/incline dumbell press, but the weights at the gym in my ...
A: Wilson, You are doing just fine. You have done what few people can figure out for themselves, ...
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| multivitamins | 8/25/2005 |
Q: just a general question. what multivitamin do u use, if any. or what the best one available on the ...
A: sk, There is a huge difference between vitamins on the market. The best is Shaklee. I take only ...
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| not loosing weight | 8/25/2005 |
Q: I am a 38 YO male. I am 5.11 feet and 189 pounds. waist is 35-36. My work out goal is to lose about ...
A: Sam, It appears you have things under control here. I might suggest a few things. First I want to ...
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| workout shoes | 8/23/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if I'm going to be using an elliptical machine or walking on a treadmill, what type ...
A: Danielle, I have found I like the runnnig shoes better all around because they provide the support ...
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| Why am I gaining weight when working out? | 8/19/2005 |
Q: As with the workout, I do about 20 minutes of cardio each time and lift each time but switching ...
A: Lauren, The workout is good. I think your problem is in that you are eating too few calories. ...
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| Why am I gaining weight when working out? | 8/18/2005 |
Q: I have always been pretty thin, from ballet and tennis. However, I have started working out again ...
A: Lauren, The key is to understand how your body is changing. Is the bulk from muscle (as I imagine ...
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| squats | 8/18/2005 |
Q: Not sure if Cheeb still wants the shaklee, I saw him buy this thing called N Large hes in spain ...
A: Frasier, How cool that you know Cheeb!!! I do believe the smith squats are as good as the ...
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| Weightloss/anaerobic/aerobic/strength/calories | 8/15/2005 |
Q: I have a question about weight loss. I currently need to lose maybe at the most 10lbs of fat and ...
A: Katelin, You are doing an awful lot of very active work and it is my feeling that you may not be ...
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| abs | 8/15/2005 |
Q: Do you know of a good abdominal exercise that can be done standing up or sitting in a chair? ...
A: Jo! I sure do! I call it the scoop. It is a move that you do anywhere. You imagine a string tied ...
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| doing cardio | 8/9/2005 |
Q: I'm beginning a new workout regime where I'll be doing 1 hour of Pilates (on a machine) and 30 ...
A: Danielle, i am so pleased to hear about your plans for success! Stick with it. You go! As far as ...
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| weightlifting | 8/7/2005 |
Q: I was wanting to know what are the best exercises for to do to get ripped biceps and triceps. And ...
A: Jacob, Trying to get ripped biceps and triceps means you have alreay well developed muscles. Once ...
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| breast reductions | 8/7/2005 |
Q: I am a seventy plus woman that would like to reduce the size of my breasts with exercise, if at all ...
A: Toni, The only thing that reduces breast size (besides surgery) is a drop in weight. I don't know ...
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| height | 7/24/2005 |
Q: im 15 years old and im lifting weight and benching just to have a good looking body. however i have ...
A: Brad, Weight lifting can hurt you especially at your age, IF YOU ARE NOT USING PROPER FORM -- and if ...
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| why reps and sets? | 7/20/2005 |
Q: Reading the 'history' of weightlifting, I read that a long time ago, people did not lift weights up ...
A: Michelle, When you lift and hold you are putting all the stress on your joints that is why you ...
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| Need some advice on my tummy! | 7/19/2005 |
Q: I was told to do ab crunches with my legs up on a fitness ball so it keeps my lower back on the ...
A: Nicola, The suggestion of putting your feet up is great but add the scoop to it and also pull the ...
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| anaerobic and aerobic | 7/18/2005 |
Q: First would like to say thanks for volunteering your time with allexperts, that's really nice of ...
A: Katelin, You are just doing what most people do when they start working out. You are trying for the ...
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| Need some advice on my tummy! | 7/18/2005 |
Q: Ive had two babies over the last few years but i am only 27 and i just cant get my stomach back! ...
A: Nicola, You are right on course here! Especially doing the chiropractor to keep you in alignment. ...
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| exercises | 7/9/2005 |
Q: I am 50 pounds overweight but have lost 30 pounds already. I have begun exercising and am interested ...
A: Kelli, The key is to continue to burn the fat by doing the cardio but when lifting to tone you need ...
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| Gluteus maximus | 7/7/2005 |
Q: I want to build more muscle in my gluteus maximus, what is the best way to do it ?
A: Etzalery, The best way is to do the following three exercises: 1. Squats -- Be very careful to keep ...
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| Muscle | 7/6/2005 |
Q: I am 20 years old and while I was growing up I was involved in many sports such as gymnastics, ...
A: Amanda, You can always reduce the size by lifting lighter and doing more reps. But if you stop ...
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| am 24y/o
gnant and i gained... | 7/5/2005 |
Q: am 24y/o gnant and i gained lots of weight then i lost some of it after deliv and by watching ...
A: Yom, I don't know how long it has been since you delivered, but I gather years????? I wouldn't do ...
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| Exercise | 7/2/2005 |
Q: When weight lifting to tone a muscle or a group of muscles, is it more beneficial to do one set of ...
A: Roland, I really think of this as a safety issue. When doing 60 consecutive reps there is a far ...
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| Bulking over the summer/conditioning | 6/30/2005 |
Q: Hey, I'm 16, 5'10", 165 lbs, have been lifting(mostly during the summers) for 2-3 years, maybe 1 ...
A: Victor, The balance in your workout is good. I think the 1-2 days of running is perfect, you don't ...
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| Post-Baby Ab muscles | 6/28/2005 |
Q: Can you recommend some exercises to regain my flat abdomen? My baby is 14 months old, and I'd ...
A: Christine, The normal crunches won't work with the muscles you have stretched. The ones that ...
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| Question about being in shape/fitness | 6/27/2005 |
Q: Alright, well lately probably for about a year I started working out heavy, and noticed weight drop, ...
A: Vincent, You may need to gain more muscle to fill out. You didn't mention how old you were but I ...
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| Strength training | 6/21/2005 |
Q: I am trying to lose weight and know that strength training is key to that but I feel I have an ...
A: Stacy, I think you have all the components of a good exercise routine. Follow your intuition. Make ...
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| excercise | 6/20/2005 |
Q: I start the day by waking up mostly having a cigarette. then go to the gym for an hour or sometimes ...
A: Will, In my experience when you are trying to put size on you need to spread out the fuel you put ...
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| excercise | 6/18/2005 |
Q: I have a question please regarding building muscles and weights lifting. I have been working out for ...
A: Will, I need more information first. Describe your eating for one day. List everything you put in ...
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| loss weight | 6/18/2005 |
Q: My friend told me that after i exercise I should not eat any food for an hour or i will gain even ...
A: Tony, I am afraid your friend is mistaken. The first thing people ordinarily consume is a sports ...
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| abdominal fat | 6/16/2005 |
Q: I am a 22 year old female. I have recentlty started exercising regularly. I go to the gym at least ...
A: Andrea, Let's continue with your already wonderful start!!!!! The cardio 6 days a week is good. If ...
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| stubborn waist fat rolls! | 6/14/2005 |
Q: Am 78 years old and was a strength advocate for many years when it wasn't popular. A back injury ...
A: Melvin, Your doctor is right about the water. Typical of the American way to think more is better. ...
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| please help | 6/14/2005 |
Q: i thought it seemed strange! One last thing then, how many times wud u advise me to work my legs in ...
A: Nicola, When trying to build you want to work twice in one week and once in another. In my humble ...
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| please help | 6/14/2005 |
Q: I am going to the gym three times a week but once i am more happy with my shape am i able to drop it ...
A: The standard rule of thumb is: To Build Muscle: High weight -- lower rep. 10-12 To Reduce: Lower ...
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| please help | 6/13/2005 |
Q: I need some advice on getting more shape to my body. I'm 27 and weigh 8.2 stone which is quite slim. ...
A: Nicola, You are doing all the right things. You just haven't done it for long enough before you ...
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| What type of exercise should I do? | 6/10/2005 |
Q: This may sound like a stupid question, but I haven't been able to find someone to give me an answer ...
A: Kim, If you are already thin then I assume you have no pockets of fat on other parts of your body. ...
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| width | 6/8/2005 |
Q: can u suggest some exercises to increse my width--that is to make me broad shouldered and broad ...
A: Debanjan, To build your chest and shoulders be sure you work on your back too. Here is a list of ...
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| Designing a Program | 6/7/2005 |
Q: My goals are to gain strength in equal areas in my body. I don't want not weak spots. I just got ...
A: Kyle, Welcome back to training! We all have our lazy times. Fortunately yours didn't last longer ...
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| traingin and weight losing | 6/6/2005 |
Q: Followup To Question -Hello, How are you today Sir.. I want to ask you about my training.. ...
A: Kly, you are looking for body composition. Weight won't mean much when you have lots of muscle. ...
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| traingin and weight losing | 6/5/2005 |
Q: Followup To Question - Hello, How are you today Sir.. I want to ask you about my ...
A: Kly, I am not so concerned about your diet now that I have see the food you are eating. If you ...
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| traingin and weight losing | 6/4/2005 |
Q: How are you today Sir.. I want to ask you about my training.. I want to lose some weight I'm 185 and ...
A: Kly, I guess I felt the importance of addressing the food issue was more important than how old you ...
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| traingin and weight losing | 6/2/2005 |
Q: How are you today Sir.. I want to ask you about my training.. I want to lose some weight I'm 185 and ...
A: Kly, I am sure you are seeing some changes in your body, but that is because you are not eating ...
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| mid section fat | 6/1/2005 |
Q: Karen - What do you know about the advertisments for this medication that helps get rid of the ...
A: Hardie, I appreciate your feedback. If there are other questions you need to have answered let me ...
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| mid section fat | 5/31/2005 |
Q: Karen - What do you know about the advertisments for this medication that helps get rid of the ...
A: Hardie, I don't trust any of those products. The fact is, stress and hormones are responsible for ...
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| Weight loss, toning, exercise | 5/31/2005 |
Q: I am a 56 year old, overweight female. I have been walking two days a week for almost two years and ...
A: Hardie, I do so hate when people say NEVER. Honey, I am here to say ANYTHING is possible. The ...
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| thighs and butt!! | 5/31/2005 |
Q: i am an 18 yr old girl who has been SUFFERING from her thighs! I have a pear shape body- very ...
A: Hannah, You are right, it is a total body picture. Look at your diet. Begin to write down ...
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| power | 5/28/2005 |
Q: sir, is it advisable to go to gym? whether there is chance of being impotencial due to regular ...
A: Mahadevan, The gym is really the only place to work the muscles correctly. Building all the muscles ...
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| Squats | 5/28/2005 |
Q: Karen I am 46,5'8",average shape.I have been doing squats and making slow progress.I can now do 70 ...
A: Barry, Your friends probably have good intentions but they are way off base. IF you wanted to ...
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| trying to lose fat without losing muscle | 5/24/2005 |
Q: I am in a cutting phase of a workout program. I have already gained about 7 lbs. of muscle. Now I ...
A: Mark, Just a few suggestions here. Regarding Eating. Sounds good. I get concerned when people cut ...
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| running and weight loss | 5/18/2005 |
Q: I've recently started running seriously about a month ago. My issue is this... I've been at a ...
A: Darcie, I am sorry I haven't gotten back to you sooner but the questions weren't coming through to ...
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| Hi I Need a Workout Plan | 5/18/2005 |
Q: ,,,hope you can help me and can't wait to hear from you well thanks for reading this bye bye ps: ...
A: Adrian, What you are missing is cardio. To improve fitness you have to exercise 6 days a week. ...
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| toning | 5/17/2005 |
Q: I gained a little bit of weight but the only part i see a difference is in my arms. What can i do to ...
A: Amy, Every body is different. I have one client who lifts and can only do one exercise 3 sets for ...
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| abs | 5/16/2005 |
Q: Also how long should it take for me to see improvements.Im a model and trying to get better in ...
A: Brittany, When talking about an abdominal pudge there are many issues to approach. 1. diet. Is ...
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| muscle loss/MS/weight gain/quit smoking | 5/16/2005 |
Q: First of all, thank you for doing this for people! I have quit smoking for about 7 months. I've ...
A: Dina, Well, you can start by walking, even outside in the neighborhood is a start. If you have a ...
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| Skinny calves | 5/16/2005 |
Q: Karen- I have skinny calves. What supreme exercise will quickly add mass to my calves? Thanks, ...
A: Todd, I would say any form of calf raise is good. Seated in a machine, standing with a machine, ...
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| weightlifting | 5/15/2005 |
Q: ------------------------- Yes I have went from 14 stone to 15(I'm 6ft 2)although this past month my ...
A: Darren, Sure add the weight. If you can lift it and stay in good form then you will make the muscle ...
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| weightlifting | 5/15/2005 |
Q: I have been weight training for 3 months now and train 5 times per week for 1 hour or so,my friend ...
A: Darren, I would be afraid your friend isn't allowing enough time for recovery. Keep up what you ...
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| Exercise bike | 5/15/2005 |
Q: My mum just bought me an exercise bike because i want stronger legs and i was just wondering is it ...
A: You have heard correctly -- you do need to leave a day of rest for your muscles. That, however, is ...
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| work out plan | 5/15/2005 |
Q: I am a 37 YO male. I am 6 feet and 184 pounds. waist is 34. My work out goal is to lose about 4 ...
A: Sam, Your workout schedule is great. Now, If your diet is lean and fresh then you have it! By ...
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| nutritional supplements | 5/14/2005 |
Q: I started lifting weights around 2 months now. I am very comfortable with my program, and feel that ...
A: Selim, If you check out my bio you will see I am a Shaklee distributor. I am a hands-on Personal ...
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| Protein Intake | 5/13/2005 |
Q: When are the best times to take Whey Protein? Right now, I am taking it first in the morning and 45 ...
A: Roy, The farce is that you don't need the Whey protein. Whey does not help you build lean muscle ...
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| Pull ups | 5/12/2005 |
Q: I am out of shape and over weight. I want to start a weight training/cardio program that will best ...
A: Jennifer, Well, I think Nike summed it up best when they coined the phrase "Just do It". That is ...
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| weight loss | 5/11/2005 |
Q: I need help getting fit and I dont have enough money to go to a gym or to buy a bunch of equipment. ...
A: Jess, There is no secret to success in the search for fitness. First of all -- STOP reading ...
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| Loss after a break | 5/10/2005 |
Q: So what is your best supplement for gaining strength. Also where can I get it because I live in ...
A: The best is Physique. Now did you check to see if anyone in your family knows someone in Shaklee? ...
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| Loss after a break | 5/9/2005 |
Q: do you know why I get about 25 pounds weaker everytime I take about a week off weightlifting? I lift ...
A: There is often a loss in strength when you stop lifting. Our bodies are all different so it is ...
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| cardio | 5/6/2005 |
Q: You've been such a help in the past, so I'm back for more advice. 1: I do a lot of working out on my ...
A: Lynne, Sounds like you are keeping yourself entertained! I think the thing that you are doing is a ...
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| cardio | 5/5/2005 |
Q: You've been such a help in the past, so I'm back for more advice. 1: I do a lot of working out on ...
A: Lynne, HI! Nice to see you again!!! All things in life come in threes! LOL. It is my experience ...
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| biceps | 5/5/2005 |
Q: How can I do curls to emphasize biceps instead of forearms (other than doing them palms-up, rather ...
A: Joel, In my experience your forearms get fatigued before biceps when you are holding the dumbell or ...
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| lovehandles | 5/2/2005 |
Q: I have love handles that wrap around to the sides of my back, making me look bulgey. I have tried ...
A: Lynne, There are many more factors involved in fitness than we used to realize. The main thing is ...
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| chest mass | 4/26/2005 |
Q: my chest develops much more easily than any other part of my body. so well, that i now want it to ...
A: John, You might try to lay off. If you work it, do it just once a week and do only push ups. That ...
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| creatine capsules | 4/24/2005 |
Q: I checked the website you gave me,and i am interested in the product, but the thing is i am based in ...
A: Cheebah, I apologize for what happened at my web site. It is possible that what you have on ebay ...
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| creatine capsules | 4/21/2005 |
Q: I have changed my mind about the creatine, looks as though i was advised by the wrong people. I ...
A: Cheebah, you have no idea how pleased I am to hear you say this! hooray!!!!!!! I think it is best ...
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| creatine capsules | 4/21/2005 |
Q: IM INTERESTEDhello there, i have been training 2-3 days a week, and i recently bought some creatine ...
A: Cheebah, I have always been interested in training and health that is in balance with nature. In ...
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| thoracic outlet and weight training | 4/18/2005 |
Q: what would you suggest since thoracic outlet syndrome has appeared since beggining a program of ...
A: Carol, I don't know what kind of work you do but often it is thought that your work (like at a ...
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| Exercise after weight loss surgery | 4/11/2005 |
Q: I have undergone gastric bypass and lost 147lbs. Therefore, I have the some saggy skin. What ...
A: Dena, The best thing for you is to start an overall fitness program. Using machines on your whole ...
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| weight loss | 4/9/2005 |
Q: I am an 18 year old male, 5'10, and 170 pounds. I was at 195 pounds and have lost 25 pounds in 5 ...
A: Ali, I am very proud of your achievement! Don't stop! The key to dropping the fat is to continue ...
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| lifting, fast, or slow? | 4/9/2005 |
Q: I read a lot of books, magazines, internet, about exercising and weightlifting. Most people agree ...
A: David, For the most part I teach my clients to go for functional strength -- endurance -- and do ...
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| combat conditioning | 4/6/2005 |
Q: Karen- After using weights for 10 years my shoulders and knees are beginning to pop and snap. No ...
A: Todd, These kind of exercises are the oldies but goodies. I don't think you will see an increase ...
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| weight loss | 4/4/2005 |
Q: I am a mother of a 8 mnth old.Before I got pregnant I was 115 lbs.I gained 70 lbs.Now I've only lost ...
A: Congrats on your new baby!!! First off, you need to love yourself and repeat a little affirmation ...
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| how to get a lean, toned look | 3/26/2005 |
Q: I am trying to develop a work out routine to lose weight. I have been doing some cardio exercises ...
A: Leigh The key is not ony the sets and reps but the weight you do for those exercises. The bulky ...
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| Stren gth training and aerobic exercise | 3/26/2005 |
Q: I am a 55 year old woman in very good shape having done both aerobic and strength training for ...
A: Sharon, I am searching in the dark a little here because I am not certain what intensity level you ...
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| Hi,
Two children later... | 3/22/2005 |
Q: Two children later I have some 'excess' abdominally...what exercises work best toward a flatter ...
A: Kathy, Well, sit ups are considered old school and very hard on your back. Soooo, the option is a ...
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| My training | 3/20/2005 |
Q: I am a 22 year-old male, weigh 70kgs (around 150lbs) and 180cm high (5foot 8? Don't know how to ...
A: Salim, I am impressed with the kind of workout you are doing. Good job! Now, in order to build ...
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| days of | 3/20/2005 |
Q: When lifting weights is it allright to go four straights days and take three days of. This schedule ...
A: Jerome, That is a great schedule. Work something out like this: Monday work Chest and Abs Tuesday ...
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| bodybuilding area | 3/16/2005 |
Q: I was wondering what is the best way to build up my upper body using weightlifting techniques, and ...
A: Sam Jee, It's not how much you eat but what you eat. Be healthy and lean in your choices of ...
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| Need help!!---followup | 3/15/2005 |
Q: I am a 22 yr.-old female with an average frame, about 135-150 lbs and 5'5". However, my arms are ...
A: Lori, We cannot get enough movement in our lives. I am proud of you for walking to work! Most ...
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| Need help!! | 3/14/2005 |
Q: I am a 22 yr.-old female with an average frame, about 135-150 lbs and 5'5". However, my arms are ...
A: Loni, You are right, this isn't an awful state for your size, but you want to get yourself in top ...
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| Back rehabilitation exercise | 3/10/2005 |
Q: I have been seeing a chiropractor now for a few mths as some low left back pain started back in ...
A: Nicola, First of all I want to apoligize for taking so long to get back to you. My computer has ...
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| Advice | 3/6/2005 |
Q: I am a 32 year old male and I am currently about 20lbs overweight. I just started working out with a ...
A: If you are trying to gain fitness then you will need to workout 5-6 days a week. Pace yourself and ...
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| weight gain and muscle training........ | 3/4/2005 |
Q: I started a healthy way of eating about two weeks ago and dropped 7 pounds(mostly water i think), ...
A: Sorry it has taken me so long to get back to you Amanda. My computer is messed up. We all ...
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| weightlifting | 3/3/2005 |
Q: I was wondering what you think about creatine and glutamine for weightlifting suppliments. I want to ...
A: Richard, Wait a minute for me to get my soap box out so I can say this. . . I believe the human ...
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| Weight Loss Excercise | 3/3/2005 |
Q: I am looking for a little guidance. i used to lift weights for mass, and was in pretty good shape. ...
A: Mike, My personal favorite is to do it at the same time. It is a very difficult way to train but ...
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| what??? | 3/2/2005 |
Q: Ok so i've been exercising for about 2 weeks now, for 30 minutes on an Eliptical Trainer everyday, ...
A: Becca, There probably isn't anything wrong except that you haven't been doing it for long enough. ...
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| Weights | 2/27/2005 |
Q: I am a 15 year old male. I'm currently working out with 15-30 lbs. of dumbells. I like to know if ...
A: Ahmed, I don't know why some bodybuilders are short, and it may be due to excessive lifting. You ...
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| recumbent bike | 2/24/2005 |
Q: I am looking to purchase a recumbent exercise bike in the the under $700 range. What is a good bike ...
A: Dominic. I am sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. Actually, I answered this question ...
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| Weight Gain when starting Weight Training | 2/23/2005 |
Q: I have a significant amount of weight to lose (80 lbs.) and have started exercising by doing 30-45 ...
A: Aimee, If you are keeping track of your food you are eating. I didn't say the "D" word. I don't do ...
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| even out my arms | 2/21/2005 |
Q: I am a 17 year old male. I am about 5'8 and 147lbs. Currently my right arm is about double the size ...
A: Harrison, I assume you have this problem as a naturally occurring thing and not because you only ...
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| follow up question | 2/21/2005 |
Q: I already do cardio, but need some help with a few "problem areas". What can I do to slim down my ...
A: Lynne, All the cardio in the world won't work the muscles and build tone. The flab under your arm ...
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| Weight gain??? | 2/20/2005 |
Q: I am 19 years old college student weighing only 55 kg.... and....desperate to gain some weight..... ...
A: VJ, Well, you can remember to eat often 3 meals a day with two snacks and lots enjoy eating. But ...
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| supplements ......... | 2/20/2005 |
Q: i hav been working out in a gym for past 6 months now ... i go to the gym thrice a week that is i ...
A: Anoop, You should be concerned about taking any performance enhancing product. I am a purist and ...
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| How to tone muscle but not build visible muscles | 2/17/2005 |
Q: My name is Noha, I am a 22 year-old woman, and I have been interested in fitness and sports for my ...
A: Noha, There is so much work involved in the training to build big muscles you would know if you ...
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| problem areas | 2/15/2005 |
Q: I already do cardio, but need some help with a few "problem areas". What can I do to slim down my ...
A: Lynne, Funny you would ask this right now. I have been so very busy with training people that I ...
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| workout | 2/13/2005 |
Q: I've been working out since august and i've been on an A B A, B A B routine that you advised me to ...
A: Sorry it has taken me so long to get this back to you. I answered it twice yesterday and for some ...
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| Please help! | 2/13/2005 |
Q: I have recently suffered with some low back pain. Ive been to see a specialist and have had an mri ...
A: Nicola, So many thin people think they don't need exercise because they don't need to drop weight. ...
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| creatine | 2/11/2005 |
Q: What are your thoughts about creatine. Does it actually help in the development of muscle. Is it ...
A: Leo, You probably won't like the answer I am going to give you regarding creatine. While people do ...
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| How can i be toned by the bikini season? | 2/8/2005 |
Q: I need to know how to tone and tighten my belly by the time bikini season hits! I used to way ...
A: Amanda, I am so proud of you getting so much weight off. Before I answer your question I have ...
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| workout gain? | 2/8/2005 |
Q: I've been working out since august and i've been on an A B A, B A B routine that you advised me to ...
A: Ryan, I would wonder a few things. Do you keep increasing your weight? It may be you have to back ...
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| Exercise | 2/3/2005 |
Q: Is it a good idea when you come back from the gym to just relax for the rest of the day, or is it ...
A: Justin, When you get home from the gym you are probably ready to take on the world. Take a shower, ...
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| lazy back | 2/2/2005 |
Q: hey there, Ive been doing yoga on and off for 5 years so my back is pretty flexible however i feel ...
A: Nada, Funny thing here, but your back will get stronger when you work your abdomen. You need to ...
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| Creatine for recovery? | 2/1/2005 |
Q: I've just begun using creatine monohydrate to assist in building lean muscle mass. Do you know if ...
A: Dan, You are talking to the wrong person about creatine. I don't believe in using it at all . . . ...
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| loosing weight | 1/31/2005 |
Q: I use to weigh 210 pounds about two years ago, but I now weigh 165 pounds. I lost inches all over ...
A: Kay, Weightlifting will help you tone and reduce those areas. Don't wait until you are at your ...
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| question | 1/30/2005 |
Q: i'm 15 and i lost about 35-40 pounds, most over the summer and some since. ive gotten below the ...
A: Ian, Some of what you are experiencing is due to your age. Teen boys can have a tendency to be ...
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| Older boyfriend | 1/29/2005 |
Q: I am a average size women of 38 white single I exercise at a women's Gym but there are a couple ...
A: Susan, I think you are asking me if your boyfriend would benefit from working out and lifting ...
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| recovery | 1/29/2005 |
Q: I am a 45 year old male,no health issues. After many years,I started lifting weights again,mainly to ...
A: Bob, I can only guess as to what caused the strain, but that guess would be overuse. That does not ...
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| Getting Muscle | 1/28/2005 |
Q: Is it a bad idea to try and workout all of your main muscles (arms, biceps, back, shoulders, legs, ...
A: I liked the way your broke it down for me on the other email. That is very good. Stay the course ...
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| Protein help | 1/26/2005 |
Q: My name is David. Let me summerize everything to make it simple. - i am 18 years old and lifting ...
A: David, The demands someone makes on their body will dettermine how much protein they need. If you ...
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| abs | 1/26/2005 |
Q: what are some good workouts to burn the layer of fat above my abs, my stomach is hard but no ...
A: Josh, no exercises burn that fat off. The burn comes in the cardio. Increase your cardio to 4-5 ...
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| Tummy trimmers | 1/25/2005 |
Q: I have a tummy trimmer, but before I wear it, I need to ask a question. Its 89% nylon and 11% ...
A: Sallie, A Tummy Trimmer is a new name for the old fashioned girdles. Those big heavy rubber ones ...
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| losing wieght | 1/22/2005 |
Q: We are going to Mexico in three weeks and i want a quick fix for my butt,stomach and thigh problems. ...
A: Clara, My advice to you is to do crunches and if you go to a gym get in there and do leg presses, ...
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| Hey | 1/19/2005 |
Q: why do u think the cycles should be longer? how much longer? also, once i finish the power/speed ...
A: Kevin, I think true gains don't happen before 12 weeks. If you insist on cycling then do them 12 ...
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| Hey | 1/19/2005 |
Q: My main goal is hypertrophy and size development. I already have a good body and been working out a ...
A: Kevin, Everybody has an opinion and mine is different than the trainer you spoke with. Doesn't make ...
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| i forgot to mention... | 1/19/2005 |
Q: i just emailed you askin you to look over my new program and i forgot to tell you about me. i am a ...
A: OK Ben, let's make sure you stay injury free. Be sure to eat right and get enough sleep. If you ...
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| Can you take a look at my new program? | 1/19/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if maybe you could take a look at my program and tell me how to improve it or how ...
A: Ben, Looks good. Looks like you are going to be spending a lot of time in the gym! After week 4 ...
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| breasts excercizes | 1/18/2005 |
Q: Your question was What excercizes can i make to make my boobs bigger, or at least seems like that! ...
A: If you work out in a gym you can do a machine which does chest press, and incline chest press. The ...
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| When to run | 1/18/2005 |
Q: In the never-ending persuit of lean/ripped mass, which is better, running before you lift or after?
A: Ronnie, When you run will depend on your energy level. If you have the energy to run after you lift ...
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| Hi | 1/17/2005 |
Q: I have been training for going on 5 years now, i am of an ectomorphic build and am very lean. I am ...
A: Richard, With some body types it takes more time than 2 months or even 12 weeks to see a change, ...
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| apron | 1/11/2005 |
Q: I am hoping you can help me some. I am a 32 yr old overweight female´... by how much, too much. I ...
A: Chris, You don't need a gym for this issue. That apron is fat -- as you know -- and the only way to ...
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| Problem gaining pounds - please help | 1/10/2005 |
Q: I appreciate your time and help. I have a problem: I can't seem to gain weight and when I do, I ...
A: There are many questions I probably should have answered before I give you any guidance. The first ...
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| Work out | 1/10/2005 |
Q: my name is Ana Maria and i´m 22 years old. I´ve noticed that when I work out, the size of my breasts ...
A: Ana Maria, The extra size you have in your breast tissue is fat. The natural reduction happens as ...
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| fat reduction | 9/8/2004 |
Q: I've asked you a couple of questions before and really appreciated your advice, so here's another ...
A: Lynne, sometimes that is just the way the good Lord made us! Think of the place you came from and ...
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| Starting to exercise | 9/8/2004 |
Q: I'm 22 years old 6' tall and weigh about 240 lbs. i want to lose about 60 lbs. I eat about 4 times a ...
A: Daniel, It would be nice if you could find a gym you are comfortable in now. I know they are few ...
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| Bodybuilding | 9/2/2004 |
Q: I am not sure if we already chatted about this, but if so, I apologize for being redundant.Hi. I am ...
A: Ti, To build muscle you have to eat right. No junk food, plenty of protein, eat fresh and lean. ...
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| bodybuilding | 9/1/2004 |
Q: hey, i want to add muscle to my body all around. i work out my biceps, triceps, chest, back, ...
A: Ryan, If you want to build muscle I would suggest you do a split routine. Work out 3 days a week ...
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| how do i get bigger? | 8/30/2004 |
Q: hey im an 18 yr old and i just cant get bigger. ive been going to the gym now for about a yr, ive ...
A: Andy, I don't know about your sperm count going down from creatine but the "possible" problems you ...
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| follow-up question | 8/29/2004 |
Q: I asked you a question the other day about Pilates helping women lose pregnancy weight. I was ...
A: Danielle, I am saying Pilates can help with that sagging! After all the weight is off you may have ...
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| belly decreasing belt | 8/29/2004 |
Q: i want to ask that my friend want to use belly decreasing belt,if he get able in decreasing ...
A: Usman, Tell your friend that belt isn't doing him any favors. He might, I repeat might get his ...
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| abs | 8/25/2004 |
Q: I'm a 5'8" 140 pound guy who is having trouble gaining definition in his midsection. I was never ...
A: Jamieson, That big pudgy kind of guy probably has thicker abs than you. I would try building the ...
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| Pilates and pregnancy | 8/24/2004 |
Q: I just heard somewhere that if a woman has a large baby, it is very difficult to get the ab muscles ...
A: Danielle, People often throw these kinds of generalizations around. The truth of the matter is a ...
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| exercise | 8/21/2004 |
Q: thanx alot for such a prompt answer i have another question if i exercise daily for burning fat, for ...
A: Belle, You do warm ups to be sure your muscles and joints are ready to take the stress of exercise, ...
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| exercise | 8/21/2004 |
Q: firsyly tell me the normal or best fit weight for a person having a height of 5'5, 5'6 and 5'4 then ...
A: Belle, Normal and best weight are difficult to give a number to. Body composition is the way ...
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| toning | 8/19/2004 |
Q: I am a 25 year old female, 5'5". I went from 143lbs. to 125lbs. Is this a good weight? From this ...
A: Congrats on your weight loss. As far as this being "a good weight" it is hard to say. Fitness ...
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| exercise amount | 8/18/2004 |
Q: I am a 25 year old female. I am 5'5" and went from 143lbs. to between 123-125lbs. I am not flabby ...
A: Lynne, You have me pinned in here with the kind of advice I can give you. With no desire to join a ...
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| body toning and weight loss | 7/27/2004 |
Q: i have one last question. how many set of crunches should i do a day? i do 2 set of 8 after doing my ...
A: John, I don't know how you are doing your crunches, but if you can only do 2 sets of 8 you are in ...
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| Crunches | 7/27/2004 |
Q: I had recently started a light exercise routine. I try to do about 90 cruches every other day as a ...
A: Maurice, That is a real common problem. Doing the crunches on the floor are best, legs folded up or ...
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| body toning and weight loss | 7/26/2004 |
Q: i'm a 20yrs old male and i am trying to lose weight. and thus far it is working. i want to go down ...
A: John, The carbonated flavored water is a step toward healthier habits but the chenicals (fake sugar) ...
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| body toning and weight loss | 7/25/2004 |
Q: i'm a 20yrs old male and i am trying to lose weight. and thus far it is working. i want to go down ...
A: John, Good news! Those love handles and fatty deposits on your chest will disappear when the excess ...
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| fast twist muscles | 7/24/2004 |
Q: You must know that I am a golf pro. I am interested in learning how to train the fast twist ...
A: HC, I don't know if there is anything worthwhile on the market regarding fast twitch muscles. I ...
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| gaining muscle | 7/23/2004 |
Q: When I was a teenager I used to be in shape. I had muscle and I was very toned. Well nine years and ...
A: Mike, You are asking a lot. I suggest you look for a gym where you can clean equipment and answer ...
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| Exercising... | 7/23/2004 |
Q: .This is Joe. I am 17 years old and abt 5 6. I want to start going to a gym from now. But some ...
A: Joe, The National Strength and Conditioning Association, the American Orthopedic Society for Sports ...
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| technique | 7/22/2004 |
Q: I have just started working out and unsure of some things. What is a bent row, seated row, upright ...
A: Steven, With the seated row you use a machine. Sometimes it is called a low row. The bent over ...
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| abdominal workout | 7/20/2004 |
Q: I know that inorder to acheive the prestigous "six pack" one must concentrate on diet and weight ...
A: Brian, While you see pictures of abs showing the six pack going deep into the groin, that is not ...
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| Trying to drop body fat | 7/13/2004 |
Q: Im 25 yrs old. I have 2 kids- 6 and 2-both will be a year older in Oct! I do write and keep a ...
A: Brittani, I think your situation is a perfect example of too much information. I have had many ...
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| Abs | 7/13/2004 |
Q: Ever since I had my baby (8 years ago!), I have not been able to have the abs that I would like. I ...
A: Lorraine, Often women have that fatty deposit after they have children and it is the hardest thing ...
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| Creatine Health Issues | 7/13/2004 |
Q: Recently, I was using creatine as a supplement. I found that it definitely had an impact on my ...
A: Doug, Yeah, I have very definite ideas on creatine or any of those bodybuilding type supplements. ...
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| Trying to drop body fat | 7/13/2004 |
Q: Karen, Thanks so much for your fast reply. Today I did 50 min of cardio-includind warm up and cool ...
A: Brittani, That's good for you to spend the time with your kids. You haven't talked about medication ...
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| Exercise and Weight Loss | 7/13/2004 |
Q: I am wondering if a 30 minute step aerobics routine in the morning, and a 30 minute bike ride/walk ...
A: CJ, I suggest you give up the sugar and then you don't have to wear them off. Don't cut your ...
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| Trying to drop body fat | 7/12/2004 |
Q: So far I have done no cardio-did my weights! Im sore-ouch who'd of thought I'd be lifting less ...
A: I can certinly understand your confusion. I understand that you had less bodyfat when you were ...
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| Trying to drop body fat | 7/7/2004 |
Q: Karen, Hi thanks for your information and time. I already have measurements and do weigh in once a ...
A: ok. You might need to eat 2000 calories to exercise at this level. Clean eating means you can ...
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| Male Breast | 7/6/2004 |
Q: Ms Sullivan, I suffer with male breast. I am 6ft and about 197lbs. What exerise and nutritional ...
A: Some men have a problem with hormonal inbalance and they may have breast tissue. If that is your ...
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| Trying to drop body fat | 7/5/2004 |
Q: Gosh-are you from kansas? We had tornados alot! Im in IL, so we have warnings often! This week, hmm ...
A: Britanni, I am outside St. Louis in St. Peters! howdy neighbor! Boy do I know what you are talking ...
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| Trying to drop body fat | 7/5/2004 |
Q: My goal is to drop body fat to 15-16%. Im 5'5 26 yrs old and 118 lbs. I am trying to hit my goal. I ...
A: Brittani, Darlin' you are beating yourself up trying to get to your goal, aren't you??? I have ...
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| i try to rest as much as possible too | 6/30/2004 |
Q: i try to rest as much as possible too, in order to conserve enrgies, I am also trying to quit ...
A: Juan Carlos, If you find exercise makes you tired I suggest you go to your family physician for a ...
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| aerobic and exercise information | 6/28/2004 |
Q: I would like to add 15 to 20 pounds of muscle. She on the other hand is more interested in toning up ...
A: John, You guys can work out together but make sure you BOTH work all of your body. She could ...
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| 2 Questions on weight training | 6/28/2004 |
Q: how are you? thanks for this wonderful service of allexperts. I use allexperts a lot for ...
A: Juan, This kind of routine is good. I think you might want to walk on other days to help you drop ...
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| walking issue | 6/26/2004 |
Q: ... I have a question regarding walking. I am a 33 year old male. I am 6'2" tall and weigh 290 ...
A: Paul, Your pain issues might be a result of your shoes but you also have to consider that while you ...
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| needs help | 6/23/2004 |
Q: Karen I am a 45 year old male,and have been lifting weights faithfully for an hour every ...
A: Barry, 45 is not old if that is what you are asking. You might want to analyze your diet first. ...
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| going to the gym | 6/23/2004 |
Q: I'm 28 and I weigh 150lbs and I'm 5'7. I have allways weight 135 lbs and since I quit smoking I ...
A: Agnes, You are off to a great start. If it has been a long time since you exercised I suggest you ...
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| Abdominal Workout | 6/21/2004 |
Q: I have been working out at the gym for about 2 mos now and I still have problems losing this layer ...
A: Kim, if you are doing exercises for strengthening your abs then you are ok. The exercise that ...
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| Weightlifting- sorry- another question | 6/19/2004 |
Q: how long do you think it should take to see results? like to tighten up all together? you say do 30 ...
A: Harrison, No problem! When we see results is so different for every person it is hard to say. I ...
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| Weightlifting | 6/19/2004 |
Q: i appreciate your in depth answer- i neglected to say that i do 10 minutes on treadmill and 10 ...
A: Good. That's a great warm up but to burn fat and increase your metabolism you need to ask your body ...
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| Weights | 6/19/2004 |
Q: I have recently purchased a bench,squat rack,and weights.I am trying to modify my routine to benefit ...
A: Barry, The debate rages on. The best way to see which is best "for you" is to start with one ...
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| weightlift | 5/25/2004 |
Q: ok so im confused form what ive read.. so am i suppose work out for example my ...
A: Chris, No, you alternate day one and day two. Today is Tuesday. . . Sooooooooooooooooo Tomorrow ...
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| weightlifting | 5/24/2004 |
Q: I have a quick quesiton about weightlifting that I hope you can help me with. My boyfriend swears up ...
A: Sara, Well, both of you are right. You can lift every day (provided your body can handle it) as ...
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| Lifting Weights at Night... | 5/23/2004 |
Q: 30 and go to bed around 2am Is it ok to lift 5 pound weights for an "8 Minute Arm Tape" and then go ...
A: S, As a matter of fact studies show that muscle rebuilds and repairs while you sleep. You should be ...
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| pedometers | 5/22/2004 |
Q: I have another question about the pedometers. I know you basically said they are a waste of money, ...
A: Danielle, My computer is doing strange things. I thought I answered this question for you. The ...
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| follow up question | 5/21/2004 |
Q: I asked you a question the other day, but I forgot to include something. I was wondering about ...
A: Danielle, I would save the money. Take your car or have parents take their cars and drive the route ...
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| i want to lose fat.
i do... | 5/20/2004 |
Q: i want to lose fat. i do resistence training. i dont run on saturdaysi've changed my workout ...
A: Liz, You need to be sure you are following your body composition. Be sure to take measurements, ...
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| Pilates | 5/20/2004 |
Q: I am thinking of beginning Pilates classes where I would be using a Pilates machine, but I have some ...
A: Danielle, Yes, I am a personal trainer and a Pilates instructor! The pilates workout can raise ...
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| i've changed my workout schedule... | 5/19/2004 |
Q: i've changed my workout schedule again. because the last one wasn't working. ... I dont know if i've ...
A: Liz, I don't think you are getting enough calories at 1400 a day for the amount of running you are ...
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| symetrical appearance | 5/10/2004 |
Q: I have recently lost 25 lbs through diet and exercise. I have used step training in particular to ...
A: Joyce, In theory you should be able to do more reps and have your leg respond and get thinner. What ...
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| weightlift | 5/9/2004 |
Q: u said to work my abs hard What exercises should i do for my abs.especially lower abs? and if im ...
A: Chris, You can really work your abs every day. The amount you do depends on the strength in your ...
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| Flabby Tummy! | 5/8/2004 |
Q: Hey Karen, Over the last month I've been sticking to a healthy regime of exercise and eating ...
A: You didn't say anything about your routine for your tummy. I assume you are doing some crunches? ...
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| Calories burned while strength training | 5/6/2004 |
Q: I just have a quick question about strength training. I am overweight and I recently started ...
A: Susan, Unless strength training is done in at an aerobic level you aren't burning much, but that ...
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| results | 5/5/2004 |
Q: I have been working out about 5x a week alternating cardio with lifting since January of this year. ...
A: Ashlyn, There are many components to working out and fitness besides cardio and lifting. The MAIN ...
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| better techniques to situps! | 5/5/2004 |
Q: I would like any advice you may have on tightening up the stomach area. I started going to the gym ...
A: Tim, There are tons of ways you can do sit ups or what we call "Crunches". The results are usually ...
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| Before or After? | 4/29/2004 |
Q: Hey, Sorry, me again! Just thought I'd ask, do you have an opinion on what should come first ...
A: Val, its a matter of personal preference and what kind of lifting you are doing that day. If you do ...
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| Is squats bad for knees? | 4/29/2004 |
Q: I would like to ask the following if possible. I am a male age 41 years old. I would like to know ...
A: Eddie, It depends on the health of your knees to begin with. Then you need to be sure not to do ...
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| Losing the gut | 4/24/2004 |
Q: I am a naturally thin man and began on a weight lifting & weght gain program about 6 months ago. By ...
A: Alex, I think you can work abs much much more. I work them 5 days a week. sometimes I work them ...
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