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| Freehand exercise | 11/9/2009 |
Q: I am 17 and 5’4”. I have been doing push ups, crunches, squats, chin ups and calf-raises for about 2 ...
A: Shakil, thanks for your Qs... "which is better" really depends what you'd like to achieve. how ...
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| training frequency | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I am currently using 5kg dumbbells for my upper body workout; I do 2-3 exercises per muscle group ...
A: Fatima, "How much" is largely dependent on your training intensity. Generally, the higher the ...
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| Cardio and Core | 11/3/2009 |
Q: Stankowski, I have been exercising at a great amount lately in order to prepare for joining the ...
A: Remon, Without a muscle biopsy, any idea of 'mostly' one fiber type or the other is nothing more ...
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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, RE: 'how many days', it depends on your training intensity and your ability to recover. RE: ...
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| Starting a weighlifting program | 9/28/2008 |
Q: I am 18 and would like to start lifting. I am pretty sure to do 3 sets of 10 reps for each ...
A: Sam, Congrats on making the decision to take the plunge into the world of weight training! 3x10 is ...
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| weight loss and lean muscle building | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I am trying to lose ten pounds of fat by October 31st. I have been doing Pilates and free weights. I ...
A: Great questions Ben! I can't really give set/rep/rest/exercise specifics without knowing more about ...
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| Muscle Mass | 9/24/2008 |
Q: Hey Joe, just a quick question. I've been weight lifting for about 3 1/2 years now and I am ...
A: Mike! Without knowing all the details of your training, nutrition and recovery plan, I can really ...
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| pain | 5/1/2008 |
Q: I just got back into working out, after a 3 year absense. I dont really know how to approach the ...
A: Will, Thanks for your question. Because you stated it's been 3 years since you've trained, I'll ...
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| quick(?) question on taking a break | 9/20/2007 |
Q: 1. Is it going to negatively effect my training if I take a couple of weeks off from the weight ...
A: Peter, It's hard to say *exactly* how much size/strength you'll lose, but yes, it's likely that ...
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| i have huge thighs anf buttocks!!! | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I didn't know who to pose this question to... so im asking you. I am a 22 yr old male, am 5'3" in ...
A: Why are those areas "huge"? Unfortunate body fat distribution? Or disproportionaly developled ...
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| Morning or evening cardio? | 9/16/2007 |
Q: This past Winter I used to pedal my stationary bike for 30 minutes every morning.I was starting to ...
A: For all practical purposes, morning vs evening makes no difference. Doing MORE isn't always the ...
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| 6 pack | 6/18/2007 |
Q: hello my name is darren n im 14yearsold n i was wondering if i can have your information on how to ...
A: Darren, I'm wondering exactly how a defined 6 pack help you at sports? What sport(s) are you ...
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| supplements and increasing weights | 6/17/2007 |
Q: I've been reading up on some of your past answers and for the most part have had most of my ...
A: Hey Ziggy! 1) Supplements are meant to be just that: an ADDITION to an already good diet of REAL ...
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| wieght training | 3/3/2007 |
Q: how many times per week can i lift targeting one part of my body?
A: chris, thanks for your question...though there isn't a simple answer. it really depends what kind ...
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| power and speed | 2/25/2007 |
Q: i have been strength training for the past year due to football. i have had sum results in strength ...
A: Dan, In the past "strength training" was based largely on bodybuilding-mentality training. No ...
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| getting back into it | 2/24/2007 |
Q: This question doesn't have anything to do with me needing nutrition advice or needing a workout ...
A: Alex, I have a feeling my response isn't going to change your weekend plans, so my suggestion would ...
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| gain & supplements | 2/20/2007 |
Q: I am a 43 year old male. 6’ 1” tall, 195 lbs. I am of medium build. I’ve been lifting weights for ...
A: AJ, since you have so many questions, I'll try to answer 'em one at a time. my replies follow ...
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| muscles | 2/17/2007 |
Q: i am a 18 year old guy that plays 1st team rugby i wanna get me a six pack a nice chest muscles and ...
A: Rudo, what is your priority? function (as in rugby performance) or form (as in looking like an ...
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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, Without knowing more about your training experience/preferences and any injuries/mechanical ...
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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: Miss Kitty, this is a question I get a LOT! check out my 'standard response' at ...
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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 regularly ...
A: Julie, thanks for you questions! My responses follow ">>>" below. -JS- ***************** I am a ...
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| Beauty pageant workout for my 14 Year old Daughter | 7/17/2006 |
Q: My daughter competes in all levels of Beauty Pageants here in Georgia. She is doing so to earn ...
A: Lori Lee, thanks for your questions... 14 is a great age to start weight training! there are two ...
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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, happy new year and thanks for your questions... it's going to be hard to say what exactly ...
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| Getting back in shape | 1/6/2006 |
Q: I am 32 y.o., 6'3", 240 lbs., male. I used to be in shape (competitive tennis, 3 days a week weight ...
A: James, thanks for your questions and happy new year! hmmmm, where do i begin? let's start by ...
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| eating before or after exercise | 1/4/2006 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me with my question. I like to exercise in the morning and I was ...
A: Alli - thanks for your question. while one could argue glycogen delpetion/energy systems/%-age of ...
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| Exercise Bikes | 1/3/2006 |
Q: I am interested in investing in a home bike for my home? I would like to know which bike is good for ...
A: Chrissy, thanks for your question. The simple answer to "which bike is good for burning fat" is "the ...
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| weight loss | 9/2/2005 |
Q: i am averrage guy , i am 27years old and 65kg.However i have a lot of fat around my stomach and ...
A: Chandan, The question "how do I lose fat in my [name your favorite bodypart]?" is one I hear daily. ...
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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, thanks for your questions... I'll address them one at a time below: "will liposuction help ...
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| targeted routine | 7/4/2005 |
Q: Joe, I don't why my question seems to be a tough one to answer for people on this site but i've ...
A: harrison, thanks for your question! fortunately, your question is smack-dab in the middle of my ...
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| to strengthen 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, What a great question!!! Would you believe yoga may actually be making your back WEAKER? I'm ...
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| im 18 and i was succesful... | 1/29/2005 |
Q: im 18 and i was succesful in losing about 20 pounds but i regained the weight because i used to use ...
A: ryan- thanks for your question. but to tell you the truth, there is no 'magic' exercise. The ...
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| exercise routine | 1/24/2005 |
Q: Joe, I may be taking the easy way by asking for your help but I'm usually pressed for time and I ...
A: Harrison, First, I must apologize for the delay in responding to your question... Now, to be able ...
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| Lose weight in certain areas | 12/20/2004 |
Q: Im a 22 year old girl, and I think Im in pretty good shape. I exercise at least 3 times a week, ...
A: Carina, thanks for your question! it's actually one I hear variations of frequently, so i posted my ...
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| muscular physique | 12/19/2004 |
Q: Are overdeveloped muscles permanent? If not, what is the best way to lose them?
A: Jane, thanks for your question - though I wonder HOW these muscles became overdeveloped in the first ...
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| metabolism | 12/14/2004 |
Q: My metabolism is super slow, im 29 was 215lbs, joined the gym, got down to 175, but my target weight ...
A: Joe, Thanks for your question. Hopefully I can give you a few pointers you can put to use right ...
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| Women fitness | 12/13/2004 |
Q: am 16 year of age and I want to help my sister 18 years old to gain better health and excercise, I ...
A: I'm not sure there is a "right" answer to this, but I'll try to help you the best I can. First, you ...
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| cut or bulk? | 12/12/2004 |
Q: I'm a 27 years old guy who stands 5'8". Unfortunately I only weigh 145 lbs with around 12% body ...
A: James, Thanks for your questions! I'll try to take them one at a time. Why is 145lbs ...
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| Backache from Everything | 12/5/2004 |
Q: I hope you can help me! I am 55 and this year only I have a lower backache, a pretty bad one, almost ...
A: Suzy, Thanks for your question. I can't tell you exactly how to "fix" your problem in a simple ...
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| weight loss and target exercise | 12/4/2004 |
Q: I am presently dieting and very moderately exercising. I hate exercising. In 5.5 weeks I have lost ...
A: Bonny-Jean, Thanks for your question and congratulations on your initial successes! You can make ...
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| glute exercises? | 11/10/2004 |
Q: I'm a 33 year old female who is in the process of losing those last pesky 15 pounds with the Weight ...
A: DeeAnn thanks for your questions! first, I have issues with weight watchers and all the other ...
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| Sicky | 11/9/2004 |
Q: I can honestly say this has never happened to me (luckily!) but on a couple of occasions my friends ...
A: Sarah-- thanks for your question! It sounds to me like your suggestion "they have overdone it ...
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| Exercise for Senior Men | 11/4/2004 |
Q: I am a 50yr old male who is taking up exercises as a result of advice from my doctor. I exercise ...
A: Boonlay- Thanks for you question and congratulations on taking up exercise! Before I can give ...
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| Hi,
I've heard people say... | 10/3/2004 |
Q: I've heard people say that in summer you burn more calories when you exercise because you sweat ...
A: Lucy- What an interesting question! I can only assume this has to do with weight loss? I do agree ...
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| I had a c-section with my... | 10/1/2004 |
Q: I had a c-section with my second child in 96'. I am a slim woman, but it seem like after I had the ...
A: Arkeda- Thanks for your question! I actually relied to a similar question not too long ago... I ...
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| Work out equipment | 9/24/2004 |
Q: I do a 30 min. work out about 4 times a week. Physcially it's keeping me at a good weight, but I ...
A: Lynne-- Do you do any other form of exercise besides cardio? Depending on your specific goal(s), ...
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| muscle tone | 9/22/2004 |
Q: in other word more "cut" as in you see many basketball players have. they're muscles are not big as ...
A: Brian- Thanks for your question. Basically, it sounds to me like you're asking yet another version ...
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| Sweating | 9/14/2004 |
Q: I was told by a trainer today that the better shape you are in, the more and the sooner you actually ...
A: Michele- What a great question! The answer is yes AND no. Perspiration (followed by evaporation) ...
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| flabby abs | 8/23/2004 |
Q: hey joe. i'm a 26 year old female who needs some desperate help. i've got flabby abs and lower ...
A: Tina, thank you for your kind comments!!! please keep me posted on your progress... (feel free to ...
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| Should I Add Weight Training To My Swimming Routine? | 8/22/2004 |
Q: . I am a 39 year old woman who recently lost 40 pounds eating healthier and doing a small amount of ...
A: Jana- thanks for your question! Congratulation on your weight loss success!!! (the private clients ...
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| Getting back into shape | 8/12/2004 |
Q: I am a 32 year old housewife,and mother of 2. My youngest was born 4 months ago and I am looking ...
A: Valeri, Congrats on your new baby and thank you for your questions. ALL forms of exercise can ...
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| Barbell exercises | 8/11/2004 |
Q: I would like to find out what exercises you can do with a barbell in a garage. I know some basic ...
A: Asif-- Thanks for your question... If all you have is a barbell, you already have more than you even ...
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| Exercise | 7/30/2004 |
Q: I AM 5'2FEET WEIGHTING IN AT 199LBS. I WENT TO THE DOCTOR TODAY TO FIND OUT THAT I WENT FROM 195LBS ...
A: Stacey- thanks for your question. first, has your doctor given any recommendations or limitations ...
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| fitness- just started back up again........ | 7/28/2004 |
Q: I'm a 24 yr. old female, just a little shy of 5'9", and am 148lbs. I want to be in tip top shape for ...
A: Darcie-- thanks for your question. While you do have youth in your favor, I've got to admit, I'm ...
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| PACE vs. Curves | 7/27/2004 |
Q: I am trying to decide if I should join Curves or a gym that has PACE OR jsut continue to exercise on ...
A: Crystal-- Let me be sure I understand you correctly: You can afford at least 2 months of ...
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| PACE vs. Curves | 7/26/2004 |
Q: I am trying to decide if I should join Curves or a gym that has PACE OR jsut continue to exercise on ...
A: Crystal- While there will always be limitations, any gym, training program, diet, etc can offer some ...
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| A Questionable Floor Exercise | 7/5/2004 |
Q: It appears that the current trend in fitness is "Fuctional Anatomy" exercise whether for sports or ...
A: Sarah- What a great question! (and I have to admit, I've never heard the movement referred to as a ...
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| Weights | 6/28/2004 |
Q: I like to do my aerobics in the morning but don't have time for my strength training. I would ...
A: Jessica - Thanks for the great question! Since I don't know your specific goals/abilities, I'll give ...
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| Reasonable vs. unreasonable goals | 6/24/2004 |
Q: I've been wanting to ask this question for years, and never knew who I could ask. I'm 51 years ...
A: Lee Anne- I think it was Henry Ford who said, "whether you think you can or you can't, you're ...
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| weekend warrior | 6/23/2004 |
Q: Joe I am a 45 year old male.I can only find the time to exercise on weekends,but have been doing a ...
A: Barry - Thanks for your question. It can seem nearly impossible to get in shape when you have a ...
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| flab!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | 6/19/2004 |
Q: Well this is another typical HELP Im fat question> My entire life I was a really nice size , ...
A: sounds to me like you've already found the answer but have CHOSEN to avoid it: "I walked and lost ...
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| Workout Plan | 6/17/2004 |
Q: My family doesnt have a lot of money to get me a personal trainer so i went to the library to see if ...
A: K- Thanks for your question... it's really impossible to give a specific workout plan without ...
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| building biceps | 6/11/2004 |
Q: Mr. Stankowski, Thank you for taking the time to answer my question. I am a 31 yr old woman. ...
A: Sheila, What is your current condition? What specifically is your goal? What sort of timeline do ...
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| warm-up and cool-down | 6/7/2004 |
Q: A warm-up and a cool-down are necessary components of evey activity session. Ccoment on the above ...
A: Stacey- Thanks for your question... Warm ups & cool downs are valuable (if not downright necessary) ...
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| getting ready for a pageant | 5/27/2004 |
Q: I've competed in my state USA pageant the past two years, and have been 1st runner up both times. I ...
A: Awesome questions, and certainly right up my alley! Before I can really tackle these in a helpful ...
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| Balancing out the bottom with the top | 5/26/2004 |
Q: I'm a bit hippy. My thighs are fairly large for my size and my shoulders have no fat on them at all! ...
A: Rebecca- First, I must apologize for such a long delay in responding to your question. I hope I can ...
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| arms + losing mass | 5/23/2004 |
Q: halo mister Stankowski. I wanted to ask you. Maybe you know the answer because nobody seems to know ...
A: Alex - I'm deeply concerned about your question. WHY do you want to be thin at the expense of ...
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| Just a bit of toning... | 5/16/2004 |
Q: I am 18 years old and looking for an effective and fairly quick way to gain muscle, burn a little ...
A: Kim- Thanks for you question. I get questions about training intensity and spot reduction so often, ...
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| I just need some guidence | 5/12/2004 |
Q: I am 22 5'7, and weight just around 225. I seen a personal trainer around April 27 and I took Polar ...
A: Sara - WOW! This is my kind of question - I want to be sure to give you an equally thorough ...
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| when is the best time of the day to exercise | 5/10/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To I am a stay at home mom. I am trying to fit in a half hour ...
A: Shanon- Great question, and one that can be answered in any number of ways. If I had to give a ...
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| cycling | 5/6/2004 |
Q: i am 264 lbs. my ideal weigh is 170 lbs. i have tried counting calories and tried take the expensive ...
A: Annie Kelly - I have a few questions for ya'... 1) Who says your "ideal" weight is 170? 2) How ...
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| no weight loss after tons of excercise | 5/5/2004 |
Q: I'm 49 yr old female quit smoking gained 20 pounds at a time when I'm already at my alltime high ...
A: Debbie - Sorry it took so long to get to your question. Congratulations! Sounds like you're really ...
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| when is the best time of the day to exercise | 5/5/2004 |
Q: When is the best time of the day to exercise. Should you exercise before or after you eat.
A: Unless you're a high level athlete and your career requires living in the gym, ANY time is a great ...
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| no weights | 4/30/2004 |
Q: the goal is to tone up the "TROUBLE" spots along with reg 30 min cardio 5x week, split rountine on ...
A: There is no "magical" exercise that will use fat from any specific area of the body no matter how ...
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| Exercise | 4/28/2004 |
Q: I definitely dont have all time to spend in a gym, but I am only 18 and am very athletic. I seem to ...
A: Haley, You descibed yourself as "very athletic"...what other activities do you do? You also said ...
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| no weights | 4/28/2004 |
Q: my question is..... if you perform non-weighted exercises, i.e. tricep dips, piles for inner thighs ...
A: Darlene- What's the goal? As a general answer, I'd say that if you're not performing the exercises ...
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| Strength/endurance training to become a firefighter | 4/27/2004 |
Q: I am a 35 year old woman. I am 5'4" and weigh 125 pounds. I would like your opinion on a very ...
A: Cathleen, It's great that you are considering such a challenge! I could give you some general ...
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| Exercise | 4/26/2004 |
Q: Joe! I would like help with specific exercises to help me loose my middle section. I am 37 years ...
A: Melanie-- Thanks for your question. (Seems I've been getting this one a lot lately!)... While the ...
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| fitness | 4/24/2004 |
Q: i was just wondering what the best butt shaping excersizes where and how to do them correctly so ...
A: Erin, I'd like to help you, but I could use some more info... Could you give me an idea of the ...
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| Belly | 4/23/2004 |
Q: I am a 43 year old mother of a 24 year old daughter and an 18 year old son. All of my life I have ...
A: Loris- Thanks for your question, and congrats on your decision to go back to grad school! One ...
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| Effective exercise for abs? | 4/19/2004 |
Q: I am desperate to find an exercise that will help me to tighten the skin on my abdomen. I have this ...
A: Tamra- What luck! 2 similar questions in the same day, so if you don't mind, I'll try to answer ...
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| Cardio & Weights | 4/15/2004 |
Q: I am 28, height 160cm, weight 55kg. My gym routine is: Mon & Fri: 25/30 Minutes Cardio, 20 Minutes ...
A: Georgina, Hi! Thanks for using AllExperts.com! Regarding your first question, I'd hesitate to say ...
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| women weightlifting | 4/14/2004 |
Q: should a woman be able to lift weights while pregent? ANd if s o when should she stop? My wife ...
A: Lester- Congratulations to you and your wife! There are three questions every mom-to-be needs to ...
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| Exercise while traveling | 4/13/2004 |
Q: I am a freelance writer and plan to write an article about exercising while traveling (e.g in a ...
A: Rich, Great questions! While many people still believe they can't effectively exercise without a ...
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