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| Chest | 11/19/2009 |
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: Here is some examples of how to lift heavy; 1. Deadlift.You pick up and HOLD the weight for 1 ...
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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: You are going in the right direction with lifting weights. Weightlifting increases metabolism better ...
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| exercise | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I'm a 49 year female and I have about 20 pounds of fat that I want to lose and also firm up. I have ...
A: 1. The stair stepper is an excellent aerobic and muscle-tightening exercise machine. Simple, and ...
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| Dumbbells | 11/5/2009 |
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: We stop growing around 18-21 years of age. How much more we grow depends entirely upon genetics. ...
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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: What happens to all of us, is as we grow older, our metabolism slows down more and more. One part of ...
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| Squats vs. Lunges | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I am currently 18 years old, and I have worked out on a consistent basis since I was about 15. Since ...
A: If you do not have access to a power rack, do dead lifts instead. Lift and hold the weight for 1 ...
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| help | 10/21/2009 |
Q: im a female 22 years old in i was wondering wat can i do to lose my stomach i hired a personal ...
A: Using a power rack or a smith machine, once a week, will get your butt back. I would get rid of the ...
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| exercise | 10/20/2009 |
Q: sir, i am a 51 year old man and had disc prolapse L-5/6 about 15 years ago . at present i have no ...
A: The back is 80% muscle, 20% bones. When you have bone damage, you depend MORE on your muscles to do ...
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| work outs for a 12 year old | 10/19/2009 |
Q: what is the maximum weight a boy can carry at his 12 years of age? and how can he grow a six pack? ...
A: The "guideline" for most people who are not into weightlifting is; 1/2 your bodyweight would be the ...
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| dirty bulking | 10/15/2009 |
Q: i have a question on bulking for muscle. i had started a clean bulk diet to build muscle. i didnt ...
A: What are you doing - exercise-speaking - to get your bulk? You see, muscles grow bigger not when we ...
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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: Do your weight lifting once a week. Include an aerobic exercise such as a stationary bicycle or a ...
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| Order of Exercise? | 10/12/2009 |
Q: I was wondering, what order should you do your exercises in? Do you have to do it according to how ...
A: Here is what I do: Mon-Sat I do daily stretching, aerobics, and light lifting. This keeps the ...
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| build the legs | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I do not have weights at home and I don't intend to go to gym. I would like to build my legs. How ...
A: Fortunately for the human body, weight is weight. It can be a rock, or olympic weight plates. To our ...
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| Adding Mass at 51 yrs. old | 10/7/2009 |
Q: David, Sent you a question last Wednesday on 9/30. I guess you did not receive it, so excuse me as ...
A: What I do is exhaust all the muscles in my body. I do this by lifting and holding heavy, which ...
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| Adding Mass at 51 yrs. old | 10/6/2009 |
Q: David, Sent you a question last Wednesday on 9/30. I guess you did not receive it, so excuse me as ...
A: What is happening is your muscles are exhausted! Do LIGHT 6 days a week, to keep the metabolism up ...
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| Bulk/definition | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I am 61 year old, 6' tall, 175 pounds and in pretty good condition. I walk 2-3 miles/day. I want to ...
A: This will help you even more; Go to a hardware store and buy steel washers. For a standard bar; ...
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| Reyometrics | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I just turned 50 and have been working out regularly for 2 years. I am interested in reyometrics ...
A: When you lift and HOLD heavy weights, instantly your large muscles hold the weight. After 30 ...
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| Reyometrics | 10/5/2009 |
Q: I just turned 50 and have been working out regularly for 2 years. I am interested in reyometrics ...
A: Two years and age 50 - very impressive! The best exercise involves the use of a power rack and a ...
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| hi | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I am a bit fat right now, but I have a good muscle base, started weight lifting one year ago... I ...
A: Diet is very important for all of us. For thousands of years we walked around, ate mostly plants, a ...
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| Joining the gym | 9/27/2009 |
Q: My age is 18 can i join the gym? My brother says it couses my height is it true then what is the ...
A: Most gyms allow you to join after age 16. Joining and USING a gym will be one of the smartest ...
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| TRAINING A STROKE VICTIM | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I am a carer for a 60 year old man who suffered a severe stroke. I am 64 years and have been an ...
A: With exercise - time and patience is the most important fact. I have seen numerous people with ...
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| maintenance | 9/24/2009 |
Q: Sometimes I like to take a break (1-2 months) from working out (Bodyweight exercises and cardio). ...
A: The bare minimum would be to once-weekly deadlifts. Lift and HOLD a moderately heavy weight for 1 ...
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| body fitness | 9/24/2009 |
Q: Exercise for chest and how to increase height?
A: Weightlifting improves posture and symmetry. Which gives the image of increased height. But there is ...
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| TRAINING A STROKE VICTIM | 9/22/2009 |
Q: I am a carer for a 60 year old man who suffered a severe stroke. I am 64 years and have been an ...
A: Exercise after any trama, including surgery, is an excellent idea. I wish your client much success ...
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| light days | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I understand that you perform one day heavy and then 6 days light. On the light days you perform ...
A: I do stretching and light lifting daily for two reasons; 1. To relieve stress of daily work and ...
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| lifting for baseball | 9/16/2009 |
Q: i play baseball and i'm a catcher. our team isn't big enough to do their own weight program so i do ...
A: Big muscles are achieved when you (1) completely exhaust your muscles (when lifting), and then (most ...
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| light days | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I understand that you perform one day heavy and then 6 days light. On the light days you perform ...
A: When exercising, the method I specify will work well for everyone, based on almost 24 years of ...
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| light days | 9/12/2009 |
Q: I understand that you perform one day heavy and then 6 days light. On the light days you perform ...
A: Light weightlifting is where the weight is slightly heavy. For all of us, that can be a different ...
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| 12& 1/2 yr old wieghtlifting | 9/11/2009 |
Q: my son is big for his age(like his dad) he is going on 13, 5'7 ,165lbs, he loves football,baseball, ...
A: The goal is to complete exhaust your muscles. I do not do reps when lifting heavy because doing so ...
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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: Take a week off from everything. Allow your body to fully recover. Afterwards, resume the daily ...
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| 12& 1/2 yr old wieghtlifting | 9/9/2009 |
Q: my son is big for his age(like his dad) he is going on 13, 5'7 ,165lbs, he loves football,baseball, ...
A: You sound proud of your son. He is lucky to have a father like you. The best strength exercise ...
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| reps to build muscle | 9/8/2009 |
Q: sorry to disturb you. i know i have asked you several questions already. im sorry, im just trying to ...
A: For tone and definition; use light weights and several reps. I do around 20 for each set. The ...
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| body proportion | 9/8/2009 |
Q: David I'm a soccer player and I would like to know if my proportions are good being an athlete I ...
A: Definitely! Many people who lift weights use weightlifting magazines as a "guideline" of proper body ...
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| I need advice | 9/2/2009 |
Q: Hi my name is Jordan and i would like to know of ways to get a 6 pack?
A: This way works well; Lie on your kitchen floor. Knees up. Feet flat on the floor. Put your feet up ...
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| weight lifting routine | 8/31/2009 |
Q: ""Hi David. Could you please tell me if this workout routine is ok to build muscle mass. my workouts ...
A: The first step toward any exercise success - is to DO SOMETHING! Most people will not even do 5 ...
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| Over training | 8/26/2009 |
Q: I am fairly new to lifting weights and i hear alot of talk about overtraining. Im curious if my ...
A: Everyone wants tightness, strength, and a bit of mass. It just makes the body healthier - and look ...
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| Squat,Deadlift and Shoulder Press | 8/24/2009 |
Q: You mention 3 lifts Squat,Deadlift and Shoulder Press.Is the Shoulder Press also hold for 1 ...
A: You joined a gym! That is great. When doing any exercise - FEEL your body. And do not over-do any ...
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| REYOMETRICS | 8/22/2009 |
Q: David, I saw your profile and where you mentioned Reyometrics. I am 55 years old and 5'6" and 185 ...
A: First, lifting since age 23? Very impressive. I started around 38. Reyometrics developed from my ...
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| Calves | 8/19/2009 |
Q: Hey David, i was going to ask you how many times a week should i workout my calf? I want to really ...
A: I do my calves daily. I step up on The Step, on the front of my feet, and raise my heels up and ...
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| curls...and other questions | 8/17/2009 |
Q: Hey Dave hows it going I have some more from my post 7-28-09 you said that you did arm curls only ...
A: Curls is right in the same situation as lunges - they are terrible on the joints! People do BOTH ...
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| muscle gain | 8/9/2009 |
Q: ""Hi David, sorry to bother you. I was hoping you could help me. I'm 17 years old. I weigh 145 ...
A: Not a bother at all. I check my computer every night for questions. When there is NONE, it is ...
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| Age | 8/7/2009 |
Q: I've been training with weights since i was 18. I am 32 now. 1 1/2 years ago i had an abdominal ...
A: Excellent question. When we begin lifting, our body is the same as every one else. As the years go ...
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| weight lifting and weight | 8/6/2009 |
Q: I am 50 years old and started lifting weights about 2 years ago I was about 238 lbs and I am 6ft ...
A: Muscles weigh more than fat. That is why you are heavier, but look thinner. I am 270 pounds, and no ...
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| weight training advice | 8/4/2009 |
Q: I'm 20 years old, been weight training since I was 14 years old. I currently do a 3 day week split ...
A: Let's start with the food! Switch tuna for white chicken breast. Canned, in water. Throw away the ...
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| Squat,Deadlift and Shoulder Press | 8/3/2009 |
Q: You mention 3 lifts Squat,Deadlift and Shoulder Press.Is the Shoulder Press also hold for 1 ...
A: The only time I do squats, which is daily, is when I am stretching. I have a power rack with a bar ...
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| curls...and other questions | 7/28/2009 |
Q: in one of your posts you said you can also do curls too 1 min hold. how would you do this? would ...
A: Curls (arm) is one exercise I approach with a LOT of caution! If you are standing up and doing ...
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| youth training | 7/27/2009 |
Q: doctor, my name is james ive lift weights at times growing up, but my son wonts to. he play just ...
A: My son started lifting at age 5. He is now age 18 and still is lifting. So no, lifting will not hurt ...
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| effect of weight lifting on liver | 7/26/2009 |
Q: I am doing regular weight lifting. Does weight lifting effect liver? Even if i do heavy weight ...
A: When we lift weights, pressure is increased on the organs in our bodies. We lift weights every time ...
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| nutrition/weightlifting | 7/24/2009 |
Q: Im 54/woman.gym 6days a week.(1 1/2 hr)upper one day lower next.1. protein, branched chain ...
A: Any thing you take for nutrition or health, works better (including prescription medicines) BEFORE ...
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| what to eat to gain muscle? | 7/16/2009 |
Q: When I started weightlifting a few months ago I was very thin and so I also greatly increased my ...
A: You did not say what you are eating now. I would recommend, if you are not already doing so, ...
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| weak back muscles | 7/15/2009 |
Q: i'm a 40 years old male,i work at a computer all day and dont do any form of exercise.my problem is ...
A: The strength of our backs is 80% muscle, 20% bone. The stronger the muscles, the stronger the back. ...
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| trainng without weights | 7/14/2009 |
Q: i have no easy access to a gym. If i just do bodyweight exercises, press ups chin ups, body squats ...
A: Without weight lifting, your body WILL grow weaker over time. Lifting where you use only your own ...
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| Body Lifting. | 7/14/2009 |
Q: This body lift thing you describe, seems interesting i'd like to try it. One question though, when ...
A: When I lift the weight bar, I use a manta ray attachment for comfort and safety. The bar does not ...
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| Exercise Bike | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I get tired easily when i climb stairs or some other simple activities, so i bought an exercise bike ...
A: I would suggest that you visit a heart doctor and ask for a nuclear stress test. You may find that ...
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| weight training | 7/5/2009 |
Q: my workout: 1. week: training all the muscles on a 30 reps 5 set 2. week: training all ...
A: There is two kinds of weightlifting. Light where you do lots of reps and sets to stretch and ...
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| Staying motivated | 7/3/2009 |
Q: Recently,I signed up at the local gym and I love it. I had an amazing session with a trainer and I ...
A: The amazing fact about our bodies is that ANY exercise, even 1 minute a day, makes us healthier and ...
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| weight training | 7/2/2009 |
Q: my workout: 1. week: training all the muscles on a 30 reps 5 set 2. week: training all ...
A: To build muscles, the following works very well; 1. Lift heavy 2. Lift heavy once a week. 3. Dead ...
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| hi | 6/27/2009 |
Q: my question is that exercise makes a man stronger rite. so is that possible that a bodybuilder with ...
A: Yes, and no. Bodybuilders get their physique by doing very specific movements where they stretch ...
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| Preventing Hernias | 6/24/2009 |
Q: Increasing the weight you lift will someday become an incredibly heavy weight. In your experience, ...
A: Sounds like they are using a olympic bar. I believe the diamater is 1-1/2". Put a paper on the end ...
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| Preventing Hernias | 6/23/2009 |
Q: Increasing the weight you lift will someday become an incredibly heavy weight. In your experience, ...
A: Yes, in theory, you can reach a point in lifting where you are lifting an incredibly heavy weight. ...
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| Elbow /numbness is the hands and forearms | 6/21/2009 |
Q: I have been working out on and off for over 20 years ( I am 45 years old) lately I have redoubled my ...
A: Sounds like you are having nerve damage problems. You can get that when you exercise too much. Not ...
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| fatty arms | 6/20/2009 |
Q: i have really flabby fat arms and i was just wondering what type of weight lifting exercises can ...
A: Any kind of movement with high reps, and light weights, done daily, with dumbbells and/or a barbell, ...
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| other experts | 6/12/2009 |
Q: Other experts in this site are telling me that I should lift heavy 3 to 4 days a week for 3 weeks ...
A: Let's look at the way people live today. We ALL want "instant gratification." We live in a ...
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| reyometrics | 6/11/2009 |
Q: I am reading your past answers and I have some doubts about reyometrics. #1 Where can I buy and ...
A: 1. New York Barbell, on the internet, sells good power racks. They cost about $400-$500. You need ...
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| MUCLE | 6/10/2009 |
Q: i'm 19 year old female 145 lbs 5'7 i recently lost 25 pounds and have been doing weight training ...
A: Deadlifts are excellent for tightening up everything. You simply pick up and HOLD a heavy weight for ...
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| Losing Muscle 2 | 6/9/2009 |
Q: Also, if I'm focusing in size then how I know which muscles to train on the heavy lifting days and ...
A: Size is a goal that does wonders. The bigger your size, the more impressive your body is to others, ...
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| I'm also losing my muscles | 6/9/2009 |
Q: I've been lifting for about 2 years but in the past months I've noticed that I'm getting smaller and ...
A: What I wrote is based on 24 years of exercising. The light weights are lifted every day because they ...
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| weight/exercise | 6/7/2009 |
Q: Just found your website accidently, and enjoyed the questions. Here's my questions. I am a 56 year ...
A: I am very sorry that I did not answer your questions sooner. I was getting home late from work every ...
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| MUSCLE MILK | 6/6/2009 |
Q: I WAS WONDERING WHAT THE MINIMUM AGE FOR USING MUSCLE MILK ? I AM A 16 YEAR OLD AND I DONT WANT TO ...
A: You should understand that supplements are NOT regulated by the Food and Drug Administration. Which ...
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| excer. prgm. for 67 ye old man | 6/2/2009 |
Q: what do you recommend for me. I am 5'9", wt. is 206. medium build. heavy around the middle.
A: First, age has a small factor on getting into great shape. Of course, the older we are, the lighter ...
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| Creatine and biceps. | 5/26/2009 |
Q: Hey david. I have started doing a new bicep routine. 20 reps with 22.5 kg. At the end my muscles ...
A: 20 reps is good. If you are not experiencing any pain during the exercise, and especially afer the ...
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| Long jogs | 5/23/2009 |
Q: David After a lot of experimenting on different exercise for weight loss and stress relief,including ...
A: When doing ANY aerobic exercise, the benefits last for 72 hours. Really important to remember that ...
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| Back muscles | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I have recently ben performing core and abdominal exercises. I do vertical leg crunches, as well as ...
A: Your back is 80% muscles, 20% bone. If you have weak back muscles, you are facing a lifetime of ...
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| Calorie intake \Follow Up | 5/22/2009 |
Q: I think I'm 10 to 20lbs. overweight and would like to lose weight but also build muscle. I've tried ...
A: You stand on the scale with your bare feet. It works better if you wipe the bottom of your feet with ...
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| Protein | 5/21/2009 |
Q: So i've been thinking about adding whey protein to my diet to help my workouts. I've heard it helps ...
A: I am one of those people who never prepare anything. I am just to busy all the time. I see and ...
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| Calorie intake | 5/20/2009 |
Q: I think I'm 10 to 20lbs. overweight and would like to lose weight but also build muscle. I've tried ...
A: Congratulations. You have started a path of a lifetime of good health and great strength. As the ...
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| Weight Lifting | 5/17/2009 |
Q: I was wondering what you think of building muscle with machines versus free weights? A few people ...
A: Both are helpful. Every day I use a cable and plate machine to do lots of light reps. This pushes ...
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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: Your exercise program and goals are very impressive. Good for You! One problem with an exercise ...
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| jogging | 5/6/2009 |
Q: how are you suppos to breath when you're jogging. What i mean is are you suppose to breath in ...
A: Burning chest is an indication of low oxygen in your blood. If you are breathing through your mouth, ...
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| jogging | 5/4/2009 |
Q: how are you suppos to breath when you're jogging. What i mean is are you suppose to breath in ...
A: I have tried both ways of breathing when doing aerobics. When jogging, you want the most air ...
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| Jock Cup & Weight Training | 5/3/2009 |
Q: I notice at time during bench pressing that I might have a hernia. Would a jock cup prevent it ...
A: No, a jock cup is not designed to support muscles. Movement should be checked out at a doctor. I ...
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| Lifting/Gaining Muscle | 4/29/2009 |
Q: I'm currently a sophomore in high school, 6' 1'', approx. 150 lbs, and I've started lifting at our ...
A: Keep lifting every other day. By age 21, increase it to every 3rd day. By age 35, increase it to ...
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| belly fat | 4/25/2009 |
Q: I have exercised my whole life except for one year. I am going to be 53 soon. I routinely workout ...
A: Exercising all your life? Excellent. I started at age 35. The problem with the stomach is gravity. ...
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| How to lose love handles fast | 4/19/2009 |
Q: Your comment, <<Hello Julian Daniel Craig has an incredible physique. He get's it from genetics, ...
A: Wow, that was quick! Lifting and holding will pull the love handles in. Stand, feet apart a bit, do ...
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| Strenght training vs. Bodybuilding / Supplements | 4/17/2009 |
Q: I hear that strength training does not focus on building muscle mass, but only strength, and vice ...
A: First, rent the dvd titled "Bigger, Stronger, Faster." There is a very interesting part of the video ...
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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: Daniel Craig has an incredible physique. He get's it from genetics, and a personal trainer + a gym. ...
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| Ideal weight? | 4/15/2009 |
Q: David, I am exercising and eating healthier and I am FINALLY losing some fat. I tried low ...
A: Stretch, but without the swiss ball and deadlifts. Stretching WITH the swiss ball turns your ...
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| Ideal weight? | 4/14/2009 |
Q: David, I am exercising and eating healthier and I am FINALLY losing some fat. I tried low ...
A: First, throw out the weight chart. My official doctor weight chart, which was written back in 1900!, ...
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| Lifting in your fifties | 4/13/2009 |
Q: How often should I lift, and what is the best basic strength routine? I'm fifty-three, and have ...
A: Sorry you hurt your shoulder. I have had my share of pain over the years. Worse was squatting with a ...
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| Is my workout allowing time for my muscles to rest adequately. | 4/12/2009 |
Q: It was very helpful. But it brings up another question. I train m-f and exercise 2 body parts a ...
A: Happy Easter! Rest depends upon your age. As a teener, you recover quickly. High metabolism. When ...
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| Working out and gaining weight | 4/11/2009 |
Q: I go to the gym 5 days a week (m-f). I lift in the beginning of my workout for about an hour and ...
A: Definitely muscle weighs more than fat. You will get heavier, and tighter. You will appear to be ...
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| Lifting in your fifties | 4/8/2009 |
Q: How often should I lift, and what is the best basic strength routine? I'm fifty-three, and have ...
A: First, damn - THIRTY YEARS? That is EXCELLENT! I am quickly approaching 24 years of lifting. You ...
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| musclebuilding diet | 3/20/2009 |
Q: I'm 16 years old and about 6'0, weighing in at around 174 and I'm starting to take my diet more ...
A: The human body is amazing in many ways. For example; when you eat any food, our digestive system ...
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| help mass gain | 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: Let's talk mass building. We build mass when we lift to the point of exhaustion, then allow ...
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| Weightlifting at 55 | 3/17/2009 |
Q: I have been lifting for two years. I have increased strength but not so much in size and definition. ...
A: Scott. When you lift weights, a rigid program just does not work! Everyone responds differently to ...
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| Weightlifting at 55 | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I have been lifting for two years. I have increased strength but not so much in size and definition. ...
A: Lifting at age 55? Excellent. To gain size, also known as mass, you HAVE to lift heavy once a ...
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| intensityvsvolume | 3/8/2009 |
Q: the intensity of the workout or is it the volume IE. how much you do with the weight. I am ...
A: PS, I am back! Took a couple of months off during the Christmas holidays and already the questions ...
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| RE-VISTED QUESTION ON PUMPING IRON | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: why does it take a couple of days to be sore after ...
A: When we pump iron, our muscles use sugar for energy, but then make lactic acid as a waste product. ...
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| weighttlifting times | 3/7/2009 |
Q: Dickeson, I am a 17 year old boy who is 5'6" and weighs 134 pounds. I have been going to the ...
A: Your determination is very impressive. With weightlifting, less is better. Because; when you lift, ...
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| Advise for my lower part | 3/6/2009 |
Q: Can you advise on how I can strengthen my legs (entire portion below my stomach ). Actually this ...
A: Here is a very effective way to make your legs "strong-as-steel;" Holding a weight, stand with your ...
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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: I am fine. Another day in the big world! First, lifting creams. What they do is increase blood flow ...
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| Workout Regimen | 12/4/2008 |
Q: David; I am 54 yrs. old. 5'8" 165 lb. in good general health. I workout 2-3 times a week, ...
A: First, good for you! The older we get, the more we HAVE to exercise. Jack LaLanne, who owns BeFit ...
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| Long Term/ Permanent Injury | 12/4/2008 |
Q: I just wanted to know what kind of long term problems/ injuries you can get from weightlifting/ ...
A: There is no stupid questions on AllExperts. Without questions, I would have nothing to answer! Some ...
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| aerobics | 12/4/2008 |
Q: and the help you are giving to us. It is very much appreciated. May i ask a question concerning ...
A: My six light days are just that; light. I am working my exercising around my job, so I exercise ...
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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: This is a good question. With weightlifting, if you lift heavy, and your body is not conditioned to ...
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| Weight lifting standard 6' bar... | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I am getting ready to buy a standard (1") 6ft bar for my two teenage sons (14 & 15). They already ...
A: I would buy a standard 1" diamater 7 ft. long weightlifting bar. Standard plates are just fine ...
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| Muscles | 11/16/2008 |
Q: I'm 17years old and I'm 1m90 I'm from Belgium and i wanna start working' out.. how do i work out to ...
A: To get mass and strength; lift heavy once a week. Deadlifts work well. Lift and hold the weight for ...
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| Trouble with mixing up exercises | 11/15/2008 |
Q: i am 18 years old and ive been working out for 1 year and a half. I play soccer a lot, and i would ...
A: Can you tell me why you do not want to work-out your lower body? Is it already developed ...
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| Reyometrics | 11/13/2008 |
Q: First let me say I believe this method you have coined "reyometrics" is brilliant in its simplicity. ...
A: I like the power rack the best for two reasons; 1. You can lift a LOT HEAVIER with a power rack ...
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| push ups | 11/10/2008 |
Q: helo sir.i had a question.i am 16 and 5 feet 4 inch.so if i give push ups or lift a 5 kg dumb bell ...
A: No, pushups will NOT stunt your growth. You will continue to grow until around age 18-21, Include ...
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| differences+cardio. | 11/9/2008 |
Q: s my questions . 1. how many days a week is it neccesary to do cardio. I do cardio 5 days a week is ...
A: !!! 1. Daily is good. BUT! If you do it one day, but cannot get back to cardio for 2-3 days after ...
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| Light Heavy | 11/7/2008 |
Q: Hey Dave.. Hows it going I would like you to check out my routine you started me on.I don't have ...
A: That is a good program. As you go along, lifting and lifting, you will learn to FEEL your muscles ...
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| weight's | 11/5/2008 |
Q: please help i have been working out for about 2 months with the free weights i use at work. i know ...
A: Here is how it works; change, positive with weightlifting, or negative with no exercise, comes VERY ...
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| Cardio and Weights | 11/3/2008 |
Q: I'm wondering if its okay to do the following. I've recently introduced a weights programme into my ...
A: Why not do the weights once a week? With weightlifting your goal is to 100% exhaust the muscles in ...
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| strength training | 11/2/2008 |
Q: Im 14 years old, about 5'10 and 290 pounds.I want to be around 250-60 pounds while keeping and ...
A: Well, you have your age working for you. You are still young so you have hears to reach your goal. ...
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| Light training | 11/2/2008 |
Q: Hey David, Yeah I know it's that Wayne guy again.But you know I'm still a little confused about this ...
A: No. I lifted only heavy. Because my goal was to achieve a specific size in my body. Once I achieved ...
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| effect of chin ups on height!! | 10/31/2008 |
Q: i m vicky... i want to know if doing chin ups help in increasing one's height... if not, does it ...
A: Sorry but no, chinups have no effect on height, good or bad. Weightlifting WILL make your posture ...
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| Light training | 10/29/2008 |
Q: Hey David, Yeah I know it's that Wayne guy again.But you know I'm still a little confused about this ...
A: Every day, I simply grab hold of the back of a forklift, and squat as far down as I can, and HOLD ...
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| Light training | 10/28/2008 |
Q: Hey David, Yeah I know it's that Wayne guy again.But you know I'm still a little confused about this ...
A: I lift everyday only because I enjoy lifting every day. If you want to do Mon-Wed-Fri, that is OK ...
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| lats muscle or latissimus dorsi | 10/28/2008 |
Q: i am 16 years old and i have a toned body. I just want to ask why some people have long lats muscle ...
A: They get the longer muscles by doing reps, where each rep is extended to the full length of ...
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| need advise regarding my routine and diet | 10/27/2008 |
Q: i am 22yrs old, 6 feet, 75 kgs, i have been working out since past two years, with few layoffs ...
A: Very impressive exercise program. Sounds like your goal is to become a professional bodybuilder. ...
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| heavy light routine | 10/27/2008 |
Q: It's me again...Wayne sorry to bother you again but your a wealth of info that makes great sence.I ...
A: This is easy; processed foods digest very fast. Anything in a bag or box. These foods taste great, ...
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| heavy light routine | 10/26/2008 |
Q: It's me again...Wayne sorry to bother you again but your a wealth of info that makes great sence.I ...
A: What you are reading is magazine articles, books, videos, etc. of people striving to become ...
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| weight training and double hernia | 10/26/2008 |
Q: I am an 82 year old man who has been doing weight training for 2-3 years. Not really heavy stuff; ...
A: Get Marie exercising too, if she does not already. Then the two of you can be 95, still together, ...
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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: Well, the COST kept me away from Bowflex. AND the gyms with the bendable rods really require a LARGE ...
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| Workout Program | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I am 49 years old and would like to know what is a good workout program for someone who just joined ...
A: Think of exercise like physics. There is a set of "rules" that apply to our bodies. When we try to ...
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| weight training and double hernia | 10/22/2008 |
Q: I am an 82 year old man who has been doing weight training for 2-3 years. Not really heavy stuff; ...
A: First, lifting at 82 - that is great!! Lifting at ANY age will give you a stronger and healthier ...
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| heavy light routine | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I have a power rack.I would like to know how many heavy lifts you do in the rack.I know about the ...
A: Keep your arms bent a bit, as well as your knees and your back. By bending you joints, you FORCE ...
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| heavy light routine | 10/20/2008 |
Q: I have a power rack.I would like to know how many heavy lifts you do in the rack.I know about the ...
A: The fact that you have a power rack is GREAT! You can lift, 100% safely, with a power rack. I lift ...
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| bodybuilding | 10/15/2008 |
Q: i am working on my chest ,in general what is the best training plan and and how to fill the chest ...
A: Most people do chest exercises by lying on a bench and using dumbbells. The problem with this is the ...
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| Lack of "pump" due to age? | 10/8/2008 |
Q: I am 65yrs old and have been exercising with weights for many years.I no longer get a pump when I do ...
A: The pump comes from pain-killers flowing through our bloodstream to our muscles. When you age, your ...
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| Hand Strength | 10/7/2008 |
Q: Dickeson, I'm sixteen and weights around 140 pounds. Recently, I've been doing a lot of core lifts, ...
A: First, forget the hook hand wrap. It squashes your wrist and really does not do anything to make you ...
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| Underweight, starting out exercising at but really want to get going in life | 9/27/2008 |
Q: Firstly let me say i thoroughly enjoy reading abt your experience and advice. You are awesome in the ...
A: Definitely use the gyms. I like the plates and cable machines. Cannot drop anything on yourself. ...
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| getting my body back on track | 9/25/2008 |
Q: I just read you post about chewing food and spitting it out. (I tried this only once but felt like ...
A: Sorry if I gave a misunderstanding in one of my replies. I don't chew food and then spit it out. It ...
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| Routine | 9/24/2008 |
Q: My name is Simon, im wondering if you can advise me on making up a free weight training routine for ...
A: That is easy. Do deadlifts. Lift and HOLD the weight for 1 minute. Keep your elbows bent, your knees ...
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| LOSING WEIGHT | 9/23/2008 |
Q: DAVID I'VE BEEN READING A LOT OF ARTICLES ON LOSING WEIGHT WHILE YOUR LIFTING WEIGHTS. MY QUESTION ...
A: My first suggestion is to buy a bodyfat scale at a store like Walmart. Weight is not what your goal ...
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| getting in shape at 52 | 9/21/2008 |
Q: David, I saw in profile that you developed a plan called Reyometrics. How can I get a copy of the ...
A: I created the word "reyometrics" based on a exercise I developed over the years. Here is a little ...
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| Light day workout | 9/20/2008 |
Q: Many thanks for your efforts in educating us all, they are genuinely appreciated. May i ask you, ...
A: 10-20. Depends on how I am feeling at the time. From 10-30 reps, again depending upon on how I am ...
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| work out plan | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I'm 15 years old. I'm not fat, but at the same time I'm not skinny. I decided yesterday to start a ...
A: Fortunately muscles cannot see what you are using to lift. Weight is weight, even if it is a can of ...
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| Light day workout | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Many thanks for your efforts in educating us all, they are genuinely appreciated. May i ask you, ...
A: Hey, thanks for reading my stuff. I hope it helps everyone. I wish someone years ago was available ...
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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: For protein, all you really need is a small can of white chicken breast in water. Our bodies do not ...
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| mixing strength and aerobics | 9/6/2008 |
Q: Firstly I want to thank you for your brilliant routine, which i have just begun to try out. Can i ...
A: Any aerobics exercise does WONDERS for your mass gain. By doing aerobics, you increase blood flow, ...
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| Weightlifting | 9/5/2008 |
Q: What is a typical daily light weightlifting routine for a week look like for you as far as exercises ...
A: My daily light program starts out with stretching exercises. I try to move my body as many different ...
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| weight lifting | 8/31/2008 |
Q: On your view to lifting weights and getting strong with mass. The slow reps approach. What would you ...
A: For abs, do this: Lie on your floor, kitchen or bedroom. What you want to do is raise your knees ...
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| osteoarthritis in hip | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I have been told by my doctor that I will need a hip replacement, My pain is not unbearable,however, ...
A: Welcome to the changes in our bodies as we get older! Everyone will have limitations placed on their ...
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| I can not gain muscle like others, Can you HELP? | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I weigh about 146lbs. I've been working out for about 1 and half years now. I go to the gym every ...
A: YES, I can help. Your age is working against you. Your metabolism is very high, so when you ...
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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: The only time you need 2 or more days of rest is when you lift heavy. THEN you definitely need to ...
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| weight training at 52 yrs young | 8/24/2008 |
Q: David, Thanks for all the help. Love reading the Q&A. My question is how often should a person my ...
A: Jonathan! When I read your question, I get a flood of answers!! Let's start with your age! When ...
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| 3 to 3 and half hours of exercise a day | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I recently got laid off from my job so i haven't the money to spend on eating totally healthy food ...
A: First, go to every employment agency in your community, even surrounding communities. Sign up for ...
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| building muscle | 8/19/2008 |
Q: i am in great cardiovascular shape, but am getting older and find that my lower back and neck are ...
A: 1. Buy a power rack. Not a smith machine, not cable attachment power racks. A simple, basic power ...
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| starting over | 8/19/2008 |
Q: David, I have read many of the Q & A on here, once i started I couldn't stop. I think I understand ...
A: You will find in books, magazines, videos, dvd's, etc. VERY SPECIFIC EXERCISES and very specific ...
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| new to the gym | 8/18/2008 |
Q: i am a very small 14 year old. I am about 5"3 and 95 pounds. However I have a large amount of muscle ...
A: Idiot would not be the word I would use for you. It is your beginning stages in the gym, so you are ...
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| appreciate the help | 8/18/2008 |
Q: .. I started workin out on bench when i was 14 and liked how i looked and felt... but i stopped ...
A: Linares To tighten up your body, lift and HOLD a weight for 1 minute. For example, a deadlift ...
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| Exercise after surgery | 8/17/2008 |
Q: When should I begin exercising after surgery mostly weight lifting
A: I had a hernia operation. For the first week, I could barely walk. The second week was a little ...
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| elbow pain | 8/16/2008 |
Q: I have an interesting problem I bench about 150 kg and during my warmups 60kg 10x 100kg 6x 110 kg 3x ...
A: You are grinding your joints together. When you lift heavy, you grind your joints together. Lift and ...
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| weightlifting | 8/11/2008 |
Q: I've been working out on a Total Gym (male, 45) for about 7 months five days per week. I've been ...
A: Change your program a bit. DAILY do your exercises, but lift LIGHT. Once a week, do your ...
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| Weightlifting at 15 | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I've been weightlifting for about a year, and I'm wondering if weightlifting with heavy weights will ...
A: No weightlifting will not stunt your growth. My son started lifting weights at age 5. He is now 17 ...
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| Upper body muscle building?? | 8/4/2008 |
Q: .....and a lot a day..... i am trying to build my upper body so i am doing a lot of bench ...
A: When doing any weightlifting, and your goal is to get bigger, stronger, you have to FIRST completely ...
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| Gaining Weight while excercising!!! | 8/2/2008 |
Q: I have a problem! I am excercising, and eating right (I think) but my stomach keeps getting bigger! ...
A: Here is a brief human anatomy 101. Muscles hold everything together. GRAVITY is constantly pulling ...
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| Balance | 7/30/2008 |
Q: The thing is i play basketball, and workout. I wanted to do plyometrics to get quicker and more ...
A: If your body is slowing down, then you are doing more exercising, and not enough rest/recovery ...
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| question | 7/26/2008 |
Q: I need to inquire about 2 different issues; I hope you can help me: My first question is about ...
A: The synthetics are still in the lab stage of development. They have to do a lot of testing = and get ...
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| Strength training for older athletes | 7/23/2008 |
Q: David, I am currently 57 and have been pretty active my entire life. I currently do cardio (paced ...
A: Squats with weights are really hard especially on the knees. And balance can quickly be lost, where ...
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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: From what I last read, 6 different universities are independently working on development a synthetic ...
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| . | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I'm about 6 foot and i weigh 175 pounds so im not relatively chunky but there is definitely body ...
A: You already have high metabolism, so you do not need to increase your aerobics any more than you ...
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| Wieghtlifiting | 7/14/2008 |
Q: I am 17 years old, 5'5 and 184 pounds. i started weight lifting 5 months ago, but yet i am in ...
A: For mass and strength, lift heavy, lift once a week. Lift and hold the weight for 1 minute so you ...
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| weight training | 7/6/2008 |
Q: I would like to know several forms for bodybuilding and what diet touse.Plus vitamin to take. I am ...
A: There is powerlifting. This is where you train to pick up very heavy weights with 3 specific ...
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| im REALLY skinny | 7/1/2008 |
Q: Im 16, about 5'4" 105 lbs. I am very athletic and play soccer and basketball for my school. Of ...
A: At 18, I was 6'2" and weighed about 190 pounds. I wore a medium shirt. No muscles, just skinny! ...
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| muscle gain | 6/30/2008 |
Q: how long would it take to get back to that weight from doing pushups,squathrust,and situps every ...
A: For mass building, do deadlifts. Lift heavy. Lift heavy ONCE a week! By allowing your body to ...
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| Body dimples | 6/28/2008 |
Q: I have been ill for over two years and have not been able to exercise regularly and no weight ...
A: ! Lifting with the buckets is more like what they call a "deadlift." It combines squatting with ...
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| Body dimples | 6/27/2008 |
Q: I have been ill for over two years and have not been able to exercise regularly and no weight ...
A: Sure Take it slow. Listen to your body. If you exercise to exhaustion, the next day you will never ...
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| How to gain Vertical Leap Height? | 6/26/2008 |
Q: What would you suggest I do to gain vertical jump height?
A: From what I read, you squat down and leap up as fast, and high, as you can. Since this is not a ...
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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: OK, you figured out quickly that most of us do not have the TIME to do long and complicated ...
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| power | 6/22/2008 |
Q: Hey im 15 yo almost 16 wand i was wondering if it was safe for me to weights? Could u also tell me ...
A: Yes. It is OK to lift weights. At any age. You lift weights that you can CONTROL while you are ...
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| abdominal fat | 6/20/2008 |
Q: hey i am a body builder and a doctor.i have this toned abdomen but still it buldges out very quickly ...
A: Do this; Lie on your kitchen floor. Knees up, feet flat on the floor. Put your feet up under the ...
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| Morning Training | 6/19/2008 |
Q: I plan to wake up at 0600hrs and workout. Should I be eating something before I workout? If so, ...
A: Your body will appreciate it more if you eat before you exercise. The exercise will help your ...
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| Gym and Exercise | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I started to work out at a gym four months ago and have started to notice good changes regarding my ...
A: Definitely weightlifting will increase bone density in your body. Density being the outer layer of ...
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| cafeen and cardio | 6/16/2008 |
Q: good morning! does drinking a cup or 2 of coffee before doing 40 minutes of cardiac give me more ...
A: Coffee is a short-term burst of energy. After a while it will cause damage to your body. It is like ...
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| Need Strength Stats for Men and Women | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I am trying to locate weightlifting statistics for the general population. What I'm looking for is ...
A: I would recommend that you research all the various PUBLIC universities across the USA, call, and ...
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| reps or weight | 6/14/2008 |
Q: my question is if it's the same to increase the amount of reps you do with say 10 lbs , as to ...
A: No. Just keep doing the reps you always do. I find that 20 max. works for most of us. If you are too ...
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| 14 yearold sixpack | 6/12/2008 |
Q: sorry to bother you Im trying your 20 second sixpack method. I put my chair on top of my feet to ...
A: Definitely! 100% of your abs are tightening up. Go up higher, and your abs stop shaking. That is ...
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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: I assume you are lifting heavy. Swelling, pain or no pain, is not a good thing. I would recommend ...
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| exercise for someone with bad knee | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I have always been fit, but the last couple of years has been a little difficult (hip surgery and ...
A: It is interesting that exercise people LOVE to lie on the floor when they exercise! What floors do ...
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| A good workout routine for a chiseled body and face? | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I read an answer to another question that asked how to get a chiseled face. The answer provided was ...
A: I recommend two kinds of heavy lifting: 1. Deadlifts. Keep the joints bent and bend over a bit so ...
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| A good workout routine for a chiseled body and face? | 6/3/2008 |
Q: I read an answer to another question that asked how to get a chiseled face. The answer provided was ...
A: The face is the same as the body. Gravity is pulling it down 100% of the time! When you lift heavy, ...
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| Goals | 5/21/2008 |
Q: Mr. Dickeson, I’m a 37 year old male, 5’ 11” around 195lbs. I’ve got a few fitness goals here ...
A: Here is the foundation for good exercise; Do every day; 1. Stretching first. To loosen up the ...
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| Chest building | 5/19/2008 |
Q: My name is Rituraj and i am 21 yrs old. I like working out but fail to maintain regularity due to ...
A: The LESS exercise you do, the more your body will respond to your exercises. So if your schedule is ...
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| Holds for Rows and Pulldowns | 5/16/2008 |
Q: Sir: How do you do the 60 second hold for rows and/or pulldowns? Do you pull the weight all the way ...
A: Correct. This is a once-a-week 'lift-heavy' exercise. Any exercise that you do; instead of doing ...
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| Holds for Rows and Pulldowns | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Sir: How do you do the 60 second hold for rows and/or pulldowns? Do you pull the weight all the way ...
A: When I am doing the 60 second hold, on any exercise, I stop movement when my joints are slightly ...
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| exercises | 5/14/2008 |
Q: i am an asian indian. i am 45 years old and weigh abt 65kgs.i have joined gym recently.my question ...
A: Do DAILY - stretching. Stretching allows more blood to flow thru the cells in ...
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| Weights | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I am seventeen. Over a year ago I began weightlifting everyday for 30 mins 13 pound weights. My ...
A: The size of your arms will be determined by how heavy you are lifting. If you want your arms to be ...
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| how to get bigger | 5/8/2008 |
Q: i weght 190 i need to get to 205 how do i get bigger
A: Weightlifting heavy will get you heavier, and bigger. Muscle cells are very heavy so when you put on ...
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| followup question | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I've really enjoyed reading your answers. I had a follow up question about the following answer you ...
A: Sure. The alternate exercise is a deadlift. You can use a weight bar. Easier; is a couple of 5 ...
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| lifting objectives at 64 | 4/28/2008 |
Q: I am 64 and have been lifting for 10 years, two or three times a week. As I age, should I be ...
A: First, age 64? 10 YEARS of lifting? THAT IS GREAT!! To bulk up, lift heavy. Lift heavy once a ...
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| Weigtlifting affecting growth | 4/21/2008 |
Q: Hey I'm 14 years old and i was wondering if weightlifting at this age will stunt my growth. I hit my ...
A: Strong, yes, healthy, yes. Eventually you will reach a level in lifting where it becomes very heavy. ...
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| Weigtlifting affecting growth | 4/20/2008 |
Q: Hey I'm 14 years old and i was wondering if weightlifting at this age will stunt my growth. I hit my ...
A: No, it won't. If you lift too heavy, then you will damage your joints, your muscles and your ...
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| workouts | 4/20/2008 |
Q: I will turn 50 next month.I am 5'8" 230 pounds-short and stocky but fairly muscular. I take pride ...
A: Let's talk about calories. What is important is NOT the total amount of calories you consume each ...
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| strength training | 4/17/2008 |
Q: but havent rearly increased in strength.Is dis because im training tomuch or to little?<4-5hrs a ...
A: If you train Monday Rest Tuesday Train Wednesday Rest Thursday Train Friday Rest Saturday and ...
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| workingout | 4/16/2008 |
Q: does working out to much stun your growth?
A: No. Working out "too much" pushes the soft tissue that keep the joints lubricated, OUT! into the ...
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| strength training | 4/14/2008 |
Q: but havent rearly increased in strength.Is dis because im training tomuch or to little?<4-5hrs a ...
A: Are you giving adequate rest between lifting. THE MINIMUM is 3 days. Your muscles grow bigger when ...
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| body building at early age | 4/13/2008 |
Q: i am 15 yrs. old and i am thinking to join a gym for regular body building. will it be right to join ...
A: Aerobics and stretching are a BIG plus in helping your growth of everything inside. Be sure to do ...
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| Chest problem?? | 4/12/2008 |
Q: Yesterday i was messing around with my buds and one of them through a 8ft by 5ft about 2-3 inch ...
A: First I would watch the injury. If it develops a bruise, that will go away in time. If it swells up ...
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| creatine and protein | 4/11/2008 |
Q: Just a few questions. I'm thinking of buying some whey protein and creatine. will it be OK to take ...
A: Both whey and creatine are from cattle. They are both protein products. Just formulated differently ...
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| body building at early age | 4/11/2008 |
Q: i am 15 yrs. old and i am thinking to join a gym for regular body building. will it be right to join ...
A: My son started lifting at age 5. Badly, but by the time he reached age 7, he was much better. He is ...
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| want to gain weight..... | 4/7/2008 |
Q: sir i am a lad of 18 years...i presently am 65 kgs. i want to gain weight through which i can join a ...
A: First, NO! weightlifting does not stunt your growth. My son started lifting at age 5, and he is very ...
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| how to gain vertical | 4/3/2008 |
Q: What do you suggest to gain vertical? I want to put on eight inches, how long will it take?
A: I am not sure what you are asking. Are you referring to height, or vertical jump? Height is possible ...
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| muscle soreness | 4/3/2008 |
Q: t understand , I used to choose a weight that i could do a maximum of 36-40 reps with believing ...
A: You build up a resistance to the pain from constant lifting over time. It LOOKS great! because you ...
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| no result | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I run 36 to 40 mns every time I go the gym before i start lifting (trying to lose weight and build ...
A: Exactly. If you do not learn to listen to your body and give adequate REST between lifting, you just ...
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| need help | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I have been doing workout in gym for few months. today i brought "Exform Whey protein supplement ...
A: Since you are a vegetarian, I recommend you use the internet to find sources of plant protein to ...
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| no result | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I run 36 to 40 mns every time I go the gym before i start lifting (trying to lose weight and build ...
A: You are not doing anything wrong. You are still learning what works, and what does not. I have had ...
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| weight training | 3/28/2008 |
Q: im 24yrs of age and been bodybuilding since 16yrs of age,and have built a good foundation of ...
A: First, buy a bodyfat scale. If you do not know what bodyfat you have, it is difficult to establish a ...
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| Weekend Workouts | 3/18/2008 |
Q: I’m a 53 and 240lbs at 6’1”. I have lifted weights off and on. In the last 20 years I have not ...
A: Age is a DEFINITE factor here. When we are teenagers, we can lift heavy DAILY with no problems. Our ...
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| abs and muscles | 3/16/2008 |
Q: My name is Liam I am 13 years of age and currently in year 9, i pay football for my local team and i ...
A: Everyone has a "six-pack." Most of us cannot see it because it is covered with a thick layer of body ...
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| increasing tone, while loosing body fat | 3/12/2008 |
Q: first off i would like to say, your answers are some of the very best answers i have ever seen on ...
A: Well, THANKS! for the complement! Our abs are the hardest to tighten up, BECAUSE the only bones to ...
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| Workout | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I have a few questions i would like to ask you. I'm dutch so i might not use the proper words but it ...
A: For MASS, lift and HOLD the weight for 1 minute. If you lift HEAVY and do reps, you GRIND your ...
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| loose muscle. | 3/4/2008 |
Q: 3 to 4 stone in the space of 8 weeks. I stopped eating completely three to four days a week and when ...
A: Weightlifting will tighten up your skin. A good way to do this is an exercise called "deadlift." By ...
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| Lat and delt exercises | 3/3/2008 |
Q: dickeson. My name is Brent. I've been strenght training for three years now and i'm 17, and i think ...
A: The best routine for "getting ripped fast" is where you fatique the muscles frequently. Bodybuilders ...
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| Can one build muscle just at home? | 3/2/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if it was possible to build muscle (especially in chest, arms, and abs) in the ...
A: For abs, Lie on your kitchen floor. Knees up. Feet flat on the floor. Put your feet up under the ...
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| Can one build muscle just at home? | 2/29/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if it was possible to build muscle (especially in chest, arms, and abs) in the ...
A: Definitely! Just understand how muscles grow; When you lift a weight, you FATIQUE your muscles. ...
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| abs | 2/29/2008 |
Q: Hey David. I've been weight lifting and strength training for a little more than a year at this ...
A: ANYONE, at any age, can "cheat" on their diet from time to time. It is a reminder that we are all ...
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| losin it | 2/28/2008 |
Q: i need to lose weight i weigh 250 and im 17...im 6 foot 2 what should i weigh and how do you think i ...
A: Situps; lie on your kitchen floor. Knees up, feet on the floor, put your feet up under the bottom of ...
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| abs | 2/27/2008 |
Q: Hey David. I've been weight lifting and strength training for a little more than a year at this ...
A: Sure. For thousands of years, we walked, and ate, mostly PLANTS, as we walked along. Occasionally ...
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| abs | 2/27/2008 |
Q: Hey David. I've been weight lifting and strength training for a little more than a year at this ...
A: How much bodyfat you have will determine how much definition will show. A combination of high reps ...
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| losin it | 2/25/2008 |
Q: i need to lose weight i weigh 250 and im 17...im 6 foot 2 what should i weigh and how do you think i ...
A: First thing you should do is buy a bodyfat scale. Walmart sells them, for example. How much you ...
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| Help! | 2/23/2008 |
Q: Ok my question is my boyfriend is a heavy lifter and we were training last night and he was laying ...
A: Sounds like he pulled a tendon. DEFINITELY see a physician. Injuries of this type do not heal ...
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| need help | 2/22/2008 |
Q: i have been working(weight training) out for past 3-4 years for 6 days a week ... for the past one ...
A: There is two kinds of pain. One is the soreness you feel during lifting. When you stop lifting, ...
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| body -building | 2/21/2008 |
Q: which exercise i should prefer so that my collar bones should not be visible , i mean they are ...
A: Bent-over rows, shoulder presses, etc. - done with adequate heavy weight, and time, will give you ...
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| flatt butt | 2/18/2008 |
Q: I recently lost 50 pounds in 3 months. I now have a flat butt and would like to know how to get it ...
A: The curve of the butt is from two things; the curve of your hip (pelvic) bone, and muscles. If your ...
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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: You need to get your metabolism up. Start by buying The Step. Put it by your bed. When you wake ...
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| my heath | 2/16/2008 |
Q: I'm 51 , weight 117lb height 6' I work out 3 to 4 times a week . i need to tighten the tummy and ...
A: Here is a stomach-tightening exercise for you: Lie on your kitchen floor. If the floor is ...
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| Weight Training & Nutrition Advise Needed | 2/13/2008 |
Q: I have read most of the posts and think you are the right person to help me with my predicaments. ...
A: PAIN is your body telling you that your muscles are damaged. The first thing I would do is give ...
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| strength training | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I would like to start strength training and i want to know how do i hold the correctly to do a ...
A: I am assuming you pick up the bar off the floor. with light weights, stand straight up, lower the ...
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| Weight Training & Nutrition Advise Needed | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I have read most of the posts and think you are the right person to help me with my predicaments. ...
A: I am glad that you read my answers to other people. 1. Shoulder joint pain. This happens due to ...
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| exersize with hypothyroid. | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I am now a 27 year old parent and have never had a problem with my weight but over the last 2 years ...
A: Blame the tiredness on a lower metabolism. It happens to all of us as we age. Some slower, some ...
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| not in shape | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I'm 17 years old 5'10 and weight 202 pounds i want to start body building but just to get in shape ...
A: Blame it on how we are built. Most of our body has a short distance between muscles, and bones. The ...
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| strength+muscle | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I also rest for 2 days in between workouts and i eat 90 grams of meat protien a day but i don't seem ...
A: When we lift heavy, we fatique more of the muscles than when we lift light. The muscles react by ...
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| how many times should i be working certain muscles per week? | 2/4/2008 |
Q: I am 14 years old and have been weight lifting for about two years now. How many times should I be ...
A: Because of your age, i.e. higher metabolism, you can safely lift 3 times a week, or every-other-day. ...
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| help | 1/31/2008 |
Q: i am a 24 year old college student/firefighter. i get to work out about 3 days a week. maybe 1-1 1/2 ...
A: You want to focus on two things; 1. Building a really strong core. Which is your lower back and ...
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| weightlifting and creatine with whey protein | 1/28/2008 |
Q: Okay so I started at a fitness center about a week ago. I can only work out on Tuesday, Thursday, ...
A: To achieve muscle mass and strength, you have to lift to where your muscles become completely ...
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| weightlifting and creatine with whey protein | 1/27/2008 |
Q: Okay so I started at a fitness center about a week ago. I can only work out on Tuesday, Thursday, ...
A: Supplements like creatine and whey protein really only work when you are working out for goals like ...
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| Are there dangers involved in weight-lifting at a young age? | 1/24/2008 |
Q: I'm a 14 year old teen and i have been weight-lifting for some time now. Numerous people from where ...
A: For people at ANY AGE, the MAIN DANGER is lifting a weight over your head, or bench-pressing. Either ...
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| My Son | 1/23/2008 |
Q: 2" 220 pounds he is a football player this is his first year in high school. Of course the coaches ...
A: In our society, the human male who is tall (6'2") and big, i.e. large muscle mass, will find more ...
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| working out outside gym | 1/23/2008 |
Q: i have been workout to build muscle for about 4 years now. i am currently studying in australia and ...
A: I know what you mean. When I go on vacation, I do not have any workout equipment I can bring with ...
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| strenght training | 1/19/2008 |
Q: I am 13, i am not fat and am reasonably fit but i want to bulk up. I am about 5ft and weigh 85 ...
A: Bulking up is easy. Getting the high definition like body builders have - THAT takes a lot of work! ...
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| what to take | 1/18/2008 |
Q: Hey i was wondering what is the best and safest thing to take for recovery and to help build muscle ...
A: An over-the-counter muscle relaxer will work best. It RELAXES and LOOSENS up the muscles, so more ...
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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: I have to assume that Mr. Wilmore wrote a very good and detailed article, only to have the New York ...
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| power lifting work outs | 1/15/2008 |
Q: I'am a bench pressing champion in age 50-55 now I'm 60 years old still lifting. Need a reason to ...
A: Here is MY reason for lifting; I really enjoy lifting objects that 20 year old guys CANNOT LIFT, and ...
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| Lat and delt exercises | 1/14/2008 |
Q: dickeson. My name is Brent. I've been strenght training for three years now and i'm 17, and i think ...
A: First, 3 years? THAT is great !! Keep doing weights, and imagine yourself at age 40 and older. ...
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| working out | 1/13/2008 |
Q: I have been weightlifting for a year now and i have just started to work on my six-pac what are some ...
A: Running, definitely. And eat food in portions, one portion every 2-3 hours. This way, you eat a lot ...
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| Weight Traing over 52 years old | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I've been training for about 2 1/2 years now both cardio and weights. Lost about 15 lbs and have ...
A: First, 2-1/2 YEARS? Most people, any age! - QUIT after a couple of weeks... Very impressive!! OK, ...
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| Power Rack | 1/6/2008 |
Q: I am looking for a quality power rack with a lat attatchment..and hopefully a cable attatchment too. ...
A: Sure. New York Barbells. They have been around for years. I bought my power rack from a company (now ...
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| muscle building | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I read that one way you can build muscle is to take a mixture of whey, carb powder, and creatine ...
A: These are protein supplements. Any food intake, including supplements, is best taken BEFORE you ...
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| Weight Lifting with Impingement in Shoulders | 1/3/2008 |
Q: I've recently developed the problem of impingement of the acromion in both shoulders; I've been ...
A: Having "first-hand" experience a few years ago with 'frozen shoulder' (lucky me; BOTH shoulders), I ...
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| Weight Loss around the face | 1/2/2008 |
Q: I want to work out to loose weight around my face, I still have some fat on my face which I would ...
A: The 'stabilizing' comes from food intake is equal to the amount of exercise you do daily. You do not ...
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| weigtlifting | 12/31/2007 |
Q: I've decided to lift for a competition that requires me to bench my weight - up to 30x and then run ...
A: Happy new year! Hope it is successful for you. ESPECIALLY in your competition. I hope you win! ...
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| Weight lifting | 12/27/2007 |
Q: I have been inspired by you to take on weight lifting. And I am training at home since 2 months. I ...
A: The great thing about people is; although we look similar, even on the inside, as doctors will tell ...
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| bulding muscles FAST | 12/24/2007 |
Q: I am an just retired College Teacher. Age 60. Good health, but have NEVER done any regular ...
A: Bill First, merry christmas and a happy new year. You question brings a LOT of responses in my ...
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| Fitness Health | 12/19/2007 |
Q: I use to have an enlarged heart and ulcers. I was able to take care fo myself and get rid of those ...
A: I would buy an elliptic machine, or join a gym that has one. You need to increase your oxygen level ...
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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: There is two types of schools for fitness trainers. 1. Technical school. Takes about 2 years. You ...
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| Strenghening my arms | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I am a thirty year old woman, who was playing the piano from 6 to 14 year old, Then I stopped ...
A: Sorry I did not clarify that one! You grip the broom handle firmly with both hands. Then roll the ...
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| Information | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I’m planning on starting a workout program but don’t know what info out there is good and what is ...
A: Keeping what you already have is amazingly easy. Just do daily simple stretching first, then some ...
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| Information | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I’m planning on starting a workout program but don’t know what info out there is good and what is ...
A: Wow, that is a tough one. ALL the sites that offer "on-line" workout support REQUIRE a credit card ...
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| Strenghening my arms | 12/9/2007 |
Q: I am a thirty year old woman, who was playing the piano from 6 to 14 year old, Then I stopped ...
A: Take a mop or broom handle. Holding the handle with your hands, wrists turned up, back of your hands ...
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| Strenghening my arms | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I am a thirty year old woman, who was playing the piano from 6 to 14 year old, Then I stopped ...
A: I am one of those people who, physically, no matter what the barriers, never "gives-up." From what I ...
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| plyo's? | 12/4/2007 |
Q: David I am 50,and have been working out regularly now for six months.Losing a little weight anf ...
A: This is a very good question. Plyometric moves are not suitable for anyone! No matter what their ...
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| Going to Failure? | 12/3/2007 |
Q: With no clear scientific research available on "Going to Failure verses No Failure" unless there's ...
A: 1. Much less! burden. Look at it this way; people who do Olympic lifting. They lift a bar that is ...
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| Going to Failure? | 12/1/2007 |
Q: With no clear scientific research available on "Going to Failure verses No Failure" unless there's ...
A: There is two ways to "go to failure." 1. Do lots of reps, with, or without, heavy weights. 2. Do 1 ...
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| chisled at 40 | 11/30/2007 |
Q: Is it possible to get chiseled at age 40?
A: Yes it is. By doing weightlifting once a week, and doing aerobics and stretching DAILY, you will ...
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| Recovery | 11/29/2007 |
Q: My wrestling coach makes us bench and squat on match days. we lift at about 3:30 and wrestle and 7. ...
A: If you are lifting light on these days, it is a GREAT idea. Loosens up everything and gets the blood ...
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| How to build a thick muscular neck? | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I am a 41 yrs old male. My neck is thin with ugly loose skin hanging on it with lines. Can I ...
A: Two ways; 1. Tighten up your neck for a few seconds each day. Massage your skin around your neck ...
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| muscle mass incresing | 11/27/2007 |
Q: I'm 29 years old male. I'm 174 cm and 63 kg. Beginner in fitness and bodybuilding. I start taking ...
A: When you lift, lift and HOLD the weight. Hold for 1 minute. This completely fatiques the muscles. ...
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| i want muscle growth | 11/26/2007 |
Q: im a 15 yo boy and i want to gain muscle mass expecially in the pec area and i dont own and ...
A: Get two 5-gallon pails, preferably with lids. Home Depot has them for sale, and you could ask a ...
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| easy way | 11/21/2007 |
Q: im 16 and i want to no whats the easiest and quickest way to get a big toned body
A: There is two factors you can do to get what you want; 1. Lift weights. You lift by lifting and ...
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| CLA | 11/19/2007 |
Q: Hi David-could you please tell me what CLA is and if it useful for weightloss?
A: CLA is a "natural," that means "herb" supplement mixture. People who manufacture products that are ...
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| breast | 11/5/2007 |
Q: Here is my problem I am 20. Never married or get birth but my breasts are quite big and fall down. ...
A: Breasts are mostly fat cells. By doing any daily aerobic exercise, they will shrink in size. There ...
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| rowing machines | 10/30/2007 |
Q: David I am thinking about getting a rowing machine to use in addition to my stationary bike. They ...
A: They look cool, especially when you are rowing-away on the floor. BUT.... The stationary bike will ...
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| Spine | 10/28/2007 |
Q: Do you think we can gain a few inches by stretching our spine? If so, how you do that? Thanks!
A: A little. We have soft tissue between our spine bones. Stretching will make you a bit taller. About ...
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| followup Q re aerobics, Wt Trng | 10/26/2007 |
Q: For some reason my 1st question went through twice. You mentioned doing aerobics (I'm the 55 y.o. ...
A: I suspect, like me, you are a talker. Nice to meet you. The A.S. stands for Associate of Science in ...
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| followup Q re aerobics, Wt Trng | 10/24/2007 |
Q: For some reason my 1st question went through twice. You mentioned doing aerobics (I'm the 55 y.o. ...
A: No. I did 'mild exertion', i.e. walking every day; for 3 years. I did slow walking, medium walking, ...
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| Wt trng for over 55 y.o. woman | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I'm getting back into weight training and treadmilling at the age of 55, after a 18 month break, ...
A: I eat 5 small meals a day. I eat foods that digest slowly. Personally, I do not monitor carbs or ...
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| Wt trng for over 55 y.o. woman | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I'm getting back into weight training and treadmilling at the age of 55, after a 1-2 break. I ...
A: First, THAT IS GREAT!! Welcome back to weightlifting! OK, here is what is happening inside of you. ...
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| A MUCH CHISELED FACE AND BODY... | 10/17/2007 |
Q: ..I found your blog through my search in finding a way to have a more chiseled face and body...I am ...
A: To get a chiseled look, you need to do heavy weightlifting and a lot of aerobics. This will get the ...
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| gaining defitition @ 47 years of age | 10/11/2007 |
Q: I'm 47 and in decent shape. BUT I'd like to work towards developing more defitition and size and to ...
A: Include aerobics and stretching, to get the bodyfat down. This will bring out more of the muscle ...
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| stamina | 10/10/2007 |
Q: my main question is to do with overall fitness and stamina. Im 19 years old and am (still) aspiring ...
A: Sure Get a weight vest. V-Max has the best. Up to 100 lbs. I use on when doing The Step every day. ...
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| six pack | 10/8/2007 |
Q: I'm 12 I'm trying to get a six pack i read your answer about doing the 20 second sit up and I'm ...
A: Most of us, good results takes about 6 months. Give yourself a year for GREAT results! Be sure do ...
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| split routine | 9/26/2007 |
Q: Exactly what is a split routine?
A: You go to a gym. The only exercises you do are you upper body. You leave the gym, come back in the ...
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| im losing my muscles. | 9/21/2007 |
Q: im an 18 yr old guy. I've been weight lifting since i ws in my mid 15. I started this training ...
A: Not absurd at all! The way our muscles work is like this; when you lift, you fatique your muscles. ...
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| weightlifting | 9/20/2007 |
Q: im trying to max out at 300 on bench by senior year and im a juniopr right now and i bench 185 so my ...
A: If you increase your lifting weight dramatically, i.e. more than 2 pounds every time you lift, your ...
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| Weight Lifting after injury | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I'm 24yr old.A month ago I had disc prolapsed(not major) due to back exercise after which I ...
A: The first exercise I would recommend is stretching. When you get injured, your muscles tighten up. ...
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| Endurance, Stamina | 9/19/2007 |
Q: David, I read in another post where a football player was asking for advice on building endurance ...
A: NO exercise program will work if it is long and complicated. Here is what I recommend to you: ...
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| chest workout | 9/17/2007 |
Q: i am going to gym from last 6 months ... but now i am facing a problem, my right chest is fuly ...
A: This is a very good question. ALL of us have a "dominant side," and a "passive side." YOUR right ...
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| Morning or evening cardio? | 9/16/2007 |
Q: David This past winter I used to pedal my stationary bike for 30 minutes every morning.I was ...
A: Morning is better. By doing your bike in the morning, you speed up your metabolism, so you digest ...
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| Exercises | 9/13/2007 |
Q: Is it okay to exercise 4 hours a day everyday on treadmill or bike machine? How about playing sport ...
A: Aerobics can be done 4 hours a day. Provided you are not in a lot of pain the next day. When doing ...
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| Too fit and Can't Lose Weight | 9/13/2007 |
Q: I work out daily - have done triathalons, marathons and only seem to pack on the pounds. I eat very ...
A: When we do aerobics, as you are doing, blood FLOW increases thru our bodies. This generates growth ...
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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: You are a "hard-gainer." Most of us are. We have to trick our muscles to grow bigger. You do this ...
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| stopped loosing weight inspite of exercising | 9/5/2007 |
Q: I am 36 yrs old with a 5month old baby who is exclusively breastfeeding.... I am 5ft 3" and weigh ...
A: When you eat a little amount of food, the body responds by saying "starvation!" "very little food ...
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| Lose weight/strong lean | 9/1/2007 |
Q: My problem on exercise is that have more options than I know what to do. So I get confused. I need ...
A: You have to establish an exercise program around your daily life. For example, using moderate ...
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| muscle retaining | 8/30/2007 |
Q: hey recently started heavy wait training, but i was wondering that once i av built the ammount of ...
A: To build BIG muscle mass, you should only lift HEAVY once a week. It takes a week for the body to ...
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| weights | 8/29/2007 |
Q: is it ok for me to do one arm back rowing and overhead shoulder presses at 15 yes?
A: Yes. But keep the weight light. I have been lifting for 21 years and this exercise REALLY pulls on ...
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| Should I train heavy or light in order to lose weight | 8/28/2007 |
Q: I am trying to lose weight and i recently bought a home-gym with a basic barbell, some weight ...
A: Muscles weight more than fat. When you train heavy, you will get heavier and sometimes bigger in ...
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| weightlifting excercise | 8/27/2007 |
Q: do you have any speific excercise that will strengthen my arms and shoulder cheers ur an excellent ...
A: Hey, THANKS for the complement!! Glad I am helping. Let's do this two ways; 1. With weightlifting ...
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| weightlifting | 8/27/2007 |
Q: would weightlifting at the age of 15 make you stop growing in heihgt?
A: I am 6'2" My son is 16 years old. He is presently almost as tall as me. He started weightlifting at ...
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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: It is a perception other people have of you. Most people, based on their age, can, and cannot do, ...
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| weightlifting | 8/18/2007 |
Q: 65 meteres im a beginner i used 2 be overweight but now im reducing it and i started 2 workout alot ...
A: With the 10 kilo weight, I would use this dumbbell once a week. The 7 kilo dumbbell, I would use it ...
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| recovery and cardio | 8/14/2007 |
Q: I have always worked out, and also love running, swimming, etc. Recently I decided to increase my ...
A: I know from many years experience, lifting will do the most for you, over your lifetime. BUT you ...
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| working out twice a day: can i do weight training in the evening? | 8/13/2007 |
Q: I've been working out and eating well in earnest for the past month. I want to lose weight and also ...
A: It is actually smarter to do the cardio in the morning, and then the weights at night. Your body ...
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| weight liftng too soon | 8/12/2007 |
Q: Hey I'm 15 but I'm small "5.5", I'm trying to strengthen my muscles for rugby but I'm afraid that if ...
A: If you are 15, or 50, if you lift TOO HEAVY, you will damage your body. There is no minimum age ...
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| growth | 8/10/2007 |
Q: I'm 14 yrs old and I know doing weights will stunt my growth, but I've heard that pull ups/chin ups ...
A: I get a lot of people asking me if weightlifting will stunt their growth. Looking at all the ...
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| Muscle ach | 8/9/2007 |
Q: I just started to work out im 24 years old and wanted to work upper body. So i went to the gym did ...
A: There is two kinds of pain. 1. The pain you feel when you work out. The next day, you may ...
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| WEIGHT TRAINING FOR STROKE PATIENTS | 8/8/2007 |
Q: i wanted to ask what you thought of strength training for stroke patients, what kind of effect it ...
A: Sure. Start out by stretching your arm with various movements and pressing against a wall, etc. Get ...
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| Diet Plan/Exercise | 8/7/2007 |
Q: I'm 21 years old, 5'6 190 pounds. I used to wrestle all throughout highschool but now that im in ...
A: Sorry, cannot count. My first meal is at 5 AM Next 8 AM Next 11 AM Next 2 PM Next 5 PM Next 8 PM ...
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| Weight lifting And Diet | 8/6/2007 |
Q: Alright mate i am 14 now and i have been doing 4.6kg weights - 10 reps on each arm and 10kg barbell ...
A: Max! French fries are processed foods. You digest them very quickly, less than an hour. And they ...
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| Diet Plan/Exercise | 8/4/2007 |
Q: I'm 21 years old, 5'6 190 pounds. I used to wrestle all throughout highschool but now that im in ...
A: The ab lounge works very well to keep the abs flat and firm. My wife uses it and has great results. ...
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| weightlifting | 8/4/2007 |
Q: My daughter is 14, and her doctor said that she is still growing. Her basketball coach has her ...
A: My son has been lifting since age 5. He is now 16. Lots of reps will keep her tone and firmed. Less ...
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| Diet Plan/Exercise | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I'm 21 years old, 5'6 190 pounds. I used to wrestle all throughout highschool but now that im in ...
A: Let's start with the diet. When you eat, eat every 3 hours. Take a lunch pail with you to school. ...
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| Testosterone | 8/3/2007 |
Q: Does weightliftingaffect testicle size at all. I have small testicles at 4cm long sometimes ...
A: The amount of testerone men, and women have, is controlled by the brain. Enough testerone, you have ...
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| butt 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: What makes the "shape," ie the curves of the butt and hips comes from the pelvic bone. You can help ...
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| Abs? | 8/3/2007 |
Q: I want to attain a six pack? What do you recommend me doing? What types of exercises and nutrition?
A: We all have abs. They are just under a layer of fat. To see them, you have to get the body fat ...
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| Testosterone | 8/2/2007 |
Q: Does weightliftingaffect testicle size at all. I have small testicles at 4cm long sometimes ...
A: Yes. You will be AMAZED on how many positive changes will come to your ENTIRE body, entirely due to ...
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| push ups and weight training | 8/1/2007 |
Q: two questions: 1.) Is it a good idea or bad idea to do push-ups daily? 2.) Is it a good idea to do ...
A: When I wake up, I do 100 steps on The Step. During my first break at work, I do stretching ...
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| push ups and weight training | 7/31/2007 |
Q: two questions: 1.) Is it a good idea or bad idea to do push-ups daily? 2.) Is it a good idea to do ...
A: IF you can do them daily, they will greatly help. They combine aerobics and body-weight weight ...
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| Advice | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I am a 57-year-old disabled Vietnam vet who quit smoking about 5 years ago and after putting on ...
A: Very impressive set of equipment. Shows strong determination to keep good health... To get around ...
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| 6 pack abs | 7/30/2007 |
Q: i saw wat you wrote to Vincent and i did what u told him to and when i did it i lasted a minute and ...
A: Hey Gabe Are you saying two times a day? Or two times every hour, all day? If you say two times a ...
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| Workout Plan for 14 Year Old | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what would be a healthy plan for me. I'm looking at hitting the gym 3-5 times a ...
A: 1st! Use your age to your advantage. You probably will live to 80, 90 and older. HOW you live and ...
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| cycling | 7/29/2007 |
Q: I have been watching the tour de france.I used to run on a treadmill until my knees started acting ...
A: They look that way from daily biking. The secret is (a) have enough money where someone else is paid ...
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| overtraining | 7/29/2007 |
Q: im just wondering if it is overtraining (or if its more beneficial) when i do more than one (usually ...
A: If you do any exercise, and you feel pain/discomfort during the exercise, this is normal. If you do ...
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| any suggestions? | 7/29/2007 |
Q: hey im doing the bowflex workout on the bowflex ultimate but im only doin upper body like flys, ...
A: Weight-wise, I was never "heavy." Up to age 35, I was always rail-skinny. Medium-shirt. 6'2" tall. ...
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| any suggestions? | 7/28/2007 |
Q: hey im doing the bowflex workout on the bowflex ultimate but im only doin upper body like flys, ...
A: First meal; red, delicious apple 3 hours later, 2nd meal; bananna 3 hours later, Wendy's side salad. ...
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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: To increase muscle strength, 1. Lift, then rest. Your muscles grow stronger when they are resting, ...
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| stamina | 7/28/2007 |
Q: I find that when i play hockey i get very tired and out of breathe shortly after my second shift. I ...
A: If you eat a lot of processed foods; i.e. processed meats, anything in a box, etc., these foods ...
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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: Gaining muscle mass comes from (a) lifting heavy, (b) allowing adequate rest after each lifting ...
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| any suggestions? | 7/26/2007 |
Q: hey im doing the bowflex workout on the bowflex ultimate but im only doin upper body like flys, ...
A: There is a lot of studies on fish oil PLUS exercise (mostly aerobics) really keeps the bodyfat ...
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| Fitness and weight loss without too much additional mass | 7/25/2007 |
Q: I just discovered your expert answers yesterday and read about the first 50 answers and learned ...
A: Wow! You actually read that many of my answers? Thanks!! On to the QUESTIONS!!!!! 1. When you eat ...
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| any suggestions? | 7/25/2007 |
Q: hey im doing the bowflex workout on the bowflex ultimate but im only doin upper body like flys, ...
A: Here is how I changed my eating habits; 1. My goal was to go from 3 meals a day to 5 meals a day. ...
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| reps | 7/23/2007 |
Q: I have just started a weight training routine. I am a 17 year old malke with the goal of adding ...
A: Explosive power is best achieved by holding a pair of dumbbells in your hands, squatting down, and ...
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| just personal fitness | 7/23/2007 |
Q: you seems like the best guy to ask, anyways i'm a big boy for my ages i'm 17 and i'm 6'0, i used to ...
A: Sure. Because of your young age, you can EASILY do a once-a-week lifting where you lift and HOLD the ...
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| spilt routine or full body? | 7/22/2007 |
Q: i was just wondering what your opinions are on whether split routines are superior to full body ...
A: Good question! If you are lifting heavy, i.e. the entire body is needed to hold, control, and ...
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| fat deposits under armpits | 7/20/2007 |
Q: I regularly work out in the gym and i do a lot of walking i am generally in good shape but sometimes ...
A: First, GOOD FOR YOU! Most people at ANY age do NO exercise. You need to get your metabolism UP. You ...
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| weightlifting queries | 7/16/2007 |
Q: Me Again, just a few more questions, say you do the lift and hold exercise for one day and then ...
A: I do HEAVY lift and hold once a week. So intense, takes my body a week to recover. I do DAILY ...
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| multivitamins | 7/15/2007 |
Q: I have read your articles and find them very interesting. When you say you take multivitmains ...
A: Question 1; yes, 1 multivitamin, multimineral once a day is all you need. They body uses very small ...
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| multivitamins | 7/14/2007 |
Q: I have read your articles and find them very interesting. When you say you take multivitmains ...
A: I HOPE what I am writing is helping others. Over the years, with a LOT of reading about vitamins, I ...
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| Suggestion? | 6/28/2007 |
Q: i work out 5 days a week for 45mins. I eat like I'm suppose to.. short meals every 3 hours. I watch ...
A: Do daily stretching and aerobics. That makes the blood flow better so you burn more fat. Get a bar ...
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| weight lifting | 6/25/2007 |
Q: i've been weight lifting for several years nevertheless, i got stuck with the same amount of weights ...
A: Go to a hardware store and buy steel washers with the same diamater opening as the size of your ...
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| chinups | 6/24/2007 |
Q: I have been told by my sports coach to do chin ups but i cannot perform more than 1. I have a ...
A: Bent-over rows, overhead presses, behind head presses, etc. Any bar and plates exercise where you ...
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| six pack | 6/23/2007 |
Q: i do pushups and sit ups but it doesn't work.....i lost a little weight but it doesn't help either. ...
A: Do lifting exercises where you bend over and pick up something heavy. A standard weight bar and ...
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| gain weight | 6/22/2007 |
Q: I'm a female 5'3" weighing 107. In the past couple of months i unwillingly lost almost 20 pounds ...
A: You gain weight by lifting weights, lift heavy, one day, and resting 6 days. Your muscles will grow ...
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| Any Medicines For Stamna Improving Not Mass Gaining | 6/21/2007 |
Q: Sir plz tell me some tablets or medicines which will help me improving my stamna in body building.I ...
A: Any product that contains high levels of caffine will do this. For example; energy drinks. Or you ...
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| Left feltoid problem | 6/18/2007 |
Q: Hey, I notice that whenever I bench press or dumbbell press my left deltoid gives out before ...
A: Instead of exercising the muscles when bench pressing, try this: WITH A POWER RACK or a SERIOUS ...
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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: I would modify this program as follows: Do the weightlifting only ONE day per week! The secret to ...
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| Growth | 6/15/2007 |
Q: hey i am a 15 years old boy, i was thiking about buying the jumpsole program : jumpusa.com which i a ...
A: I ALWAYS recommend weightlifting. I recommend that everyone lift HEAVY, and lift heavy once a week. ...
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| Eating/Lifting | 6/15/2007 |
Q: I am very confused because I have read the other experts opinions on this form and they all conflict ...
A: The food intake they are recommending is for people who do DAILY weightlifting at a gym, and at ...
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| Growth | 6/14/2007 |
Q: hey i am a 15 years old boy, i was thiking about buying the jumpsole program : jumpusa.com which i a ...
A: It will not stunt your growth. It WILL increase your balance. Important in any sport. It MAY help ...
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| pushups | 6/14/2007 |
Q: What type of pushups is best to develop and define the chest? I am talking about using pushups only ...
A: Pushups uses your bodyweight as resistance. That is, the heavier you are, the more stress is placed ...
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| Static Contraction | 6/10/2007 |
Q: Hey, I did my back workout yesterday where I did 3 sets pf pull-ups then 3 sets of lifting & ...
A: Hey. You asked this one twice. I can tell your excitement. Little difference in responses, but the ...
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| training | 6/8/2007 |
Q: I am 25 years of old, I have been training for 3 years on and off. i never wanted to be very big but ...
A: Winstrol is a synthetic that is injected. You will need a doctor's prescription for this one. And ...
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| Back workout | 6/6/2007 |
Q: After doing my original back workout (which include pull-ups & then fee weightlifting) for a few ...
A: Any exercise where you bend over, pick up and HOLD a heavy weight, while bent over, knees slightly ...
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| Stamina and Toning | 6/6/2007 |
Q: I am a 16 year old female who is going in to my senior year of soccer where we have a new coach this ...
A: Go to a store like Home Depot. Buy 8 of those orange traffic cones, small ones, like you see on the ...
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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: There is a lot of variables in doing exercises. Let's cover the basics first; 1. You build muscle ...
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| body mass and strength | 6/2/2007 |
Q: I'm 15 years old, weigh 61 kilos and am 5'8. I used to follow my workout regime quite solidly a few ...
A: You will find that your body will respond a lot better when you do the heavy lifting once a week. ...
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| steriod use | 6/2/2007 |
Q: i was wondering what kind of side effects steriod use will have on my heart im only 25 years old and ...
A: There is four problems with steroids. 1. Your liver has a hard time filtering out the chemicals in ...
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| Stubborn Chest | 6/1/2007 |
Q: Hey Mr. Dickenson, you remember me? Lol, I'm glad to see you're back on here. You always have good ...
A: I was down-and-out for a while when my computer died. I bought a new one, finally. So I am back!! ...
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| work out | 6/1/2007 |
Q: Dave I'm a 51 year young man and my ? is I work out 3 times a wk i do 5x5 rep's heavy weight things ...
A: Heavy lifting will give you the strength and mass that we all desire. BUT, when you lift heavy, it ...
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| Clarification of your routine. | 5/31/2007 |
Q: I realized I've already asked a question regarding weightlifting but I may have already found an ...
A: Sort of a reverse-squat. The bar is set about 2 inches below my shoulder height, resting on the ...
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| Clarification of your routine. | 5/30/2007 |
Q: I realized I've already asked a question regarding weightlifting but I may have already found an ...
A: Sunday, my day of heavy lifting, I do one rep, one set, for any exercise where I lift and HOLD the ...
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| Wrestling team, how can I turn fat to muscle? | 5/29/2007 |
Q: I'm on a wrestling team. The problem is that I continually have to battle with gorillas that are ...
A: Watch your food. Eat 5 small meals a day, one every 3 hours. Focus on these foods, each one is a ...
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| facial symetry | 5/28/2007 |
Q: my cheek bones seem to droop down, and im only 19 years ol, is this normal and is there like a ...
A: No. That is not normal. Gravity pulls everything down. Heavy weightlifting will pull everything up. ...
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| Interesting stats | 5/25/2007 |
Q: I know I have asked about the whole split vs. full-body routine before, but there was something ...
A: I do the same thing. Every day I am constantly looking for ANYTHING on health and exercise, reading ...
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| Weight lifting | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I read your old posts from last year about weight lifting. I'm trying add muscle mass and am having ...
A: Sure. The fatique should be felt at 30 seconds. Not the instant you pick up the bar. After 45 ...
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| Weight lifting | 5/24/2007 |
Q: I read your old posts from last year about weight lifting. I'm trying add muscle mass and am having ...
A: I do both. I also have a plates and cable machine where I press, pull down, pull up, etc. Each time ...
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| Weight lifting | 5/23/2007 |
Q: I read your old posts from last year about weight lifting. I'm trying add muscle mass and am having ...
A: Hey Jordan. God, people actually read what I wrote last year? That is cool. My computer died and I ...
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| Losing weight after baby | 5/22/2007 |
Q: After a C-section, how does one work on her stomach.. When is a good time to start working out.. My ...
A: You are absolutely right. Treadmill is not enough. For complete exercise, you need stretching and ...
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| Rotator cuff | 5/21/2007 |
Q: 53 year old man who started working out last fall. 5 - 6 days a week. Stair-stepper for 40 minutes ...
A: Definitely rest between workouts. I would do very light lifting daily. Do HEAVY once a week. The ...
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| beginner | 5/19/2007 |
Q: I'm coming up on my 33rd birthday and trying to start a different lifestyle by finally feeling and ...
A: What your friends are doing is called aerobics, i.e. you get the metabolism up, of which speeds up ...
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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: IF you have 4 hours a day, do stretching first, then aerobics. Stationary running, The Step, a ...
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| light weight /high rep | 5/17/2007 |
Q: 48 yo white male. retired firefighter. 5'9 210. have always worked out to some degree. bout with ...
A: Definitely. Include daily stretching, especially counter top squats. 10 times, every day. Will ...
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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: Yea, I have had that. Both elbows. The cure takes about 4 weeks to 3 months. Get those velcro/nylon ...
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| Football Training | 5/12/2007 |
Q: I am a 15 year old freshman and I was wondering how to build body mass and stregth in a few months ...
A: When you put the weight bar on the power rack, the next step is to put a weight plate on one side of ...
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| Weightlifting | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if your could describe what a power rack is and what a manta ray attachment is? ...
A: A power rack is the most important piece of equipment you can use with weight plates and a weight ...
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| Football Training | 5/11/2007 |
Q: I am a 15 year old freshman and I was wondering how to build body mass and stregth in a few months ...
A: To pack on serious body mass and strength, and also of importance; bone mass, do the following: Go ...
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| Football Weightlifting | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I am a rising freshmen and I am participating in a school sponsered strength training. I read your ...
A: Before I get into the questions about exercise, let me tell you my own observations on the game of ...
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| Creatine | 5/9/2007 |
Q: I am 20 years old 170 lbs, and I have been weight lifting for five years. I usually exercise daily ...
A: Good question. Now I know that various forms of "specific muscle groups" training is very popular. ...
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| growth | 5/1/2007 |
Q: I workout everyday at the YMCA for 7 mins. I also stretch for like a min before i begin. All i do is ...
A: First, VERY IMPRESSIVE. By doing these exercises your body will grow stronger, and straighter. ...
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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: The cardio is good. If you want, you can spread the cardio over the entire day, doing 5 minutes ...
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| getting started... | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I'm 55,5'10, 46"waist, rotund... have owned bowflex 4 years..have used maybe 6 weeks tops.. I'm an ...
A: What you can expect from "strength training" is to slowly change your body into a tight and ...
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| RE: Losing spare tire at 40 (4/2/2007) | 4/27/2007 |
Q: this is a follow up question to your article dated 4/2/2007 - "LOSING SPARE TIRE AT 40" There was ...
A: Yea, 20 seconds is quite intense. You are tightening up 100% of your ab muscles, so 20 seconds is ...
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| six pack | 4/25/2007 |
Q: i'm an 18 year old male and I have been working out for a few years now, and I eat healthy and drink ...
A: For best ab results; 1. Keep the bodyfat down. Muscles are under fat cells. 2. Do ab exercises every ...
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| Strange body shape | 4/25/2007 |
Q: Ive noticed on my left side above the collor bone if i tence up a muscle pops up between my shoulder ...
A: Your observations are very good! You have noticed that your body is "out of symmetry." This happens ...
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| cardio | 4/24/2007 |
Q: ANSWER: Hello Natasha Definitely keep doing taebo. That is a high-energy, but low-impact aerobic ...
A: Well, first, pedometers are not 100% accurate. You cannot depend entirely upon them for a good ...
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| cardio | 4/24/2007 |
Q: ANSWER: Hello Natasha Definitely keep doing taebo. That is a high-energy, but low-impact aerobic ...
A: Walking, climbing stairs, riding a bicycle, pushing along on a skateboard, roller skating, doing The ...
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| cardio | 4/24/2007 |
Q: ANSWER: Hello Natasha Definitely keep doing taebo. That is a high-energy, but low-impact aerobic ...
A: YES, you can loose weight by using a dvd only. Exercise is exercise. The human body and brain do not ...
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| Rebound exercise | 4/23/2007 |
Q: Is it true that people can lose 150 calories by doing rebound exercise for 2 minutes? What if I ...
A: Well, first I had to look up "rebound exercises." I had never heard of it before. As to your ...
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| cardio | 4/23/2007 |
Q: hi i was wondering i am try to tone up by June 27 and i have the biggest loser workout and they have ...
A: Definitely keep doing taebo. That is a high-energy, but low-impact aerobic exercise. Aerobics burns ...
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| Abs | 4/22/2007 |
Q: I am a 14 year old boy...i weigh about 85 lbs...and I'm 62" tall...what can i do to get abs?
A: You can get "abs" from a combination of two requirements; 1. Very low body fat. I would suggest you ...
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| toning-up | 4/21/2007 |
Q: I once heard that if you start weight-training while you still have fat to lose, you will actually ...
A: Actually the muscles are under the fat cells. The skin covers the fat cells. If you do ...
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| Weight Training | 4/21/2007 |
Q: I am 5'5" 155LBS. I started working out about 2 1/2 years ago at 138LBS. In 3 months I gained ...
A: First, 2-1/2 years is excellent. Most people quit after a couple of weeks! Definitely, 3-4 times a ...
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| Lean, Mean, Fighting Machine | 4/20/2007 |
Q: !! My name is Eric and I am 6"3 about 205 pounds. I recently bought a bench press and I am really ...
A: Longer questions give me more to work with. So thank you! Muscles grow when they are resting, not ...
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| more reps or less reps? | 4/16/2007 |
Q: Many people say that lifting less weight and working in more reps will give you the more cut look? ...
A: For the ripped look, you need to do lots of reps and keep the food intake down. The results are a ...
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| Managing Heart rate | 4/16/2007 |
Q: im david, 25 years old, 5'8 and 220lbs (overweight). I have tried excercise and weightlifting on ...
A: The heart pulse rate charts are averages. If you are in terrible shape, the pulse will be higher. If ...
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| Weight Training | 4/16/2007 |
Q: Dickeson, I've been weight training for 6 months now. There are two questions I have. 1. What ...
A: 1. You need to do a combination of weightlifting, stretching and aerobics to get better (and faster) ...
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| help | 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: Let's start with your age; 16. Most people will live to age 85 with little or no effort. That means ...
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| push ups | 4/13/2007 |
Q: hi i want to know if i can do push ups every day or is it overtraining as when you do weights they ...
A: Any exercise where the resistance is your body weight only, i.e. no machines or weight plates, you ...
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| overtraining | 4/11/2007 |
Q: I have been weight training for 10 years and I would say I am in good shape. However I feel that I ...
A: We ALL who-lift have the same problem. It is called "ego." Weightlifting makes you feel like a ...
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| pull ups | 4/11/2007 |
Q: Is there a exercise or group of exercises to substitute for pull ups; I do not have a pull up bar. ...
A: I would like to recommend that you buy in a lumber supply store, a 48" wide x 2" thick x 12" high, ...
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| Strength/ weight | 4/9/2007 |
Q: I have decided that I want to get bigger *my arms are probably only about 16-17" and I want more. ...
A: Genetics has some to with the size of arms. But metabolism is the real key to large muscles. Here ...
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| WEIGHT TRAINING FOR STROKE PATIENTS | 4/7/2007 |
Q: i wanted to ask what you thought of strength training for stroke patients, what kind of effect it ...
A: Every human body has it's strengths, and it's weaknesses. Without exercise, the weaknesses become ...
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| Dumbbell routine | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I haven't had enough time to go to the gym recently and all I have at home are some dumbbells. ...
A: Certainly I can help you with this question. When weightlifting, lift every OTHER day. Your ...
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| Losing spare tire at 40 | 4/2/2007 |
Q: Dickeson, Last August I weighed in 196 at 5'-9", and started counting calories and jogging. I ...
A: Gravity is constantly pulling our bodies down, stretching our muscles. Unfortunately the abs have ...
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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: I suggest that she try to different abdominal exercises to determine which one she can do, either, ...
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| Gyming and osteoarthritis | 7/9/2006 |
Q: Sir, I am a 33 year old male working out for the past 9 years. I started doing cardio vascular ...
A: The problem with your knee is not because of you. The problem is with everyone who lift weights and ...
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| cardio | 7/5/2006 |
Q: How've you been, its me again & I was wondering if cardio makes you stronger by pumping blood to ...
A: Cardio does more than pump blood into your muscles. It increases metabolism, it makes your chemicals ...
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| Abs | 7/4/2006 |
Q: Do you know any good abdominal exercises that can be done standing up and don't require any special ...
A: Why yes, I do know of one. The simplest way to do it is to bend over to pick up a bar and weight ...
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| Tight shorts in sports | 7/4/2006 |
Q: *Why male athletics especially runner (as I mention) use stretchy shorts (tight underwears)? Is it ...
A: The reason why people wear those skin-tight stretch-nylon shorts is because professional athletes ...
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| adjustable dumbbells(selecttech) | 7/3/2006 |
Q: Followup To Question - Hi- Im 16 and right now I dont hav access to weights anymor bcuz i moved ...
A: I read those magazines too. Sure I wish I had a personal trainer and could live in the gym. But ...
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| adjustable dumbbells(selecttech) | 7/2/2006 |
Q: Im 16 and right now I dont hav access to weights anymor bcuz i moved but recently I hav an idea ...
A: Hey again H.C. Follow-up questions are never a problem. 1. The best way to train calves to be ...
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| adjustable dumbbells(selecttech) | 7/1/2006 |
Q: Im 16 and right now I dont hav access to weights anymor bcuz i moved but recently I hav an idea ...
A: Any form of weightlifting is "worth it." Including the dumbbell exercise program by bowflex. Just ...
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| lookin lean | 6/30/2006 |
Q: I am a young mother of 3 children, and I am having a really hard time losing my tummy. I do swim ...
A: First I would buy is a bodyfat scale. I bought mine at Walmart. In the plumbing section, next to ...
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| loss wt. | 6/29/2006 |
Q: need to loss wt. about 20-30 lbs age 42 new gym at work
A: The best way is to take up heavy lifting. What I would do is a modified deadlift where you pick up a ...
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| lifting weights and taking creatine. | 6/26/2006 |
Q: i am 35years old i have bought some creatine monohydrate and some weights to try to build my arms up ...
A: The suggestion on the side of the bottle is assuming that you are a pro bodybuilder working at the ...
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| stair stepper | 6/26/2006 |
Q: I am a 39 year old,full time jobk, obese but not in too bad of shape mother of a 2 and a half, very ...
A: First, let's talk about why your are "saying so much." That is the BEAUTY of the internet. Since we ...
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| cardio | 6/25/2006 |
Q: How've you been, its me again & I was wondering if cardio makes you stronger by pumping blood to ...
A: Yes, the time does matter. Wake up first, if you plan to do it in the morning. If you are asleep, ...
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| need help quick | 6/24/2006 |
Q: How's it going "average" guy,(not to average to me). I'm 21 and weigh in at only 128, 130 on a good ...
A: Working in the warehouse will start you on getting a bigger and stronger body. I got started ...
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| Weight and Excerise | 6/14/2006 |
Q: Ok since you said dont hold back i have a couple of questions: I bought 2-pound weights to do this ...
A: Did I say "don't hold back?" Why yes, I DID SAY THAT! So let's answer your new questions. OK? ...
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| How to get a six pac,get taller and build my leg muscles? | 6/14/2006 |
Q: I am 14 years old and i really want a six pack how can i do this and also do i have to be completely ...
A: A six-pack is achieved when you get your body fat down to around 9% or less. 1% is too low, your ...
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| Small Biceps | 6/14/2006 |
Q: I have pretty much tried every bicep exercise and workout, and my biceps have yet to grow much. I've ...
A: My guess would be that you are not adequately resting your muscles after each workout. Your muscles ...
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| Which is more important? | 6/11/2006 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup I meant to ask this in the last question but Since I lift ...
A: Depends on how heavy the dumbbells are. If you are groaning to do each rep with the dumbbells, then ...
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| Which is more important? | 6/10/2006 |
Q: It is more important to have strong muscles or strong bones?I know strong bones make you stronger ...
A: When your muscles get stronger, your bones get thicker (mineral density) and they get stronger too. ...
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| exercise | 6/10/2006 |
Q: I am a 57 year old man, 5'11", 175 lbs. I have been exercising for many years. I do sets of ...
A: Here is what I would do with the deadlift; Go to a hardware store and buy steel washers with an ...
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| I need more muscle mass. | 6/9/2006 |
Q: first of, I am so impressed by your stats and great attitude, I am inspired. Well, here are my ...
A: First, great stats, meal program, and goals! Our hours are similar. I eat at 5 AM and go to bed at ...
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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: Aerobics is the best way to get rid of the fat you are dealing with. A really good aerobics is ...
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| shoulder press | 6/6/2006 |
Q: I want to do that shoulder press exercise when you hold the weight for a minute. But, I don't have a ...
A: First, the two dumbbell row is a good idea. No. #1 is safety - the dumbbells are NOT over your head, ...
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| Sleep After Excercise | 6/6/2006 |
Q: I am Working for a call centre in night shift...I usually come home at 5:00 in the morning, relax ...
A: That is an excellent idea. You are inactive at the call center all night. By doing exercises before ...
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| How many grams of protein do I really need? | 6/6/2006 |
Q: Hey, its me again. I come to you about these things cause you know what you're talking & you always ...
A: OK, everything we all eat, is broken down into minerals, chemicals, etc. For example, protein; our ...
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| BUILDING A WEIGHT PROGRAM | 6/4/2006 |
Q: IM WRITING BACK ABOUT WHAT KIND OF EQUIPMENT I HAVE. I HAVE A TOTAL BODY GYM, I HAVE DUMBELLS WITH ...
A: A total body gym is a good piece of equipment. It is not necessary to push your body to get the ...
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| BUILDING A WORKOUT PROGRAM | 6/2/2006 |
Q: I WOULD LIKE TO BUILD A WORKOUT PROGRAM THAT WILL HELP ME BUILD MUSCLE AND LOSE WEIGHT. I'M 6FT TALL ...
A: Sure, I can help you with your goals. Can you write back and tell me what type of equipment you ...
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| abs | 6/1/2006 |
Q: Followup To Question - Hi i am 13 years old and have been lifting for about a mounth. How do you ...
A: Actually this is a good question. The weightlifting magazines MOSTLY are showing exercises for ...
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| abs | 5/31/2006 |
Q: How do you do correct situps and how many of them a day? Answer - Hello Ryan Sure, do this: Lie ...
A: PS, once a week, add a bit of water to the pails. As the pails get heavier, more and more muscles ...
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| abs | 5/31/2006 |
Q: How do you do correct situps and how many of them a day?
A: Sure, do this: Lie on your kitchen floor, knees up, feet on the floor. Put your feet up under the ...
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| face fat | 5/25/2006 |
Q: am a house wife.i am 5 feet 7 inches tall. my weight is 63kgs.generally my arms and legs are thin ...
A: First, don't panic! Your muscles are sagging due to gravity pulling down on your muscles. Do ...
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| Weightlifting & wrinkles | 5/25/2006 |
Q: I hope you can answer my quick questions; recently I saw myself on TV and I could see I looked ...
A: Unfortunately, when we look in the mirror, we see what we WANT to see. When someone takes a photo of ...
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| How Can I loose Weight | 5/19/2006 |
Q: I am 16 Years old I am 6'1 and I weight almost 260 Pounds up until about a month ago exercise was ...
A: Let's start with eating. I slowly learned to change my eating by, once every two weeks, buying ...
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| Fitness | 5/15/2006 |
Q: I'm 5'7, I weigh 121 pounds and I have three kids. I never gained any weight with either one.I wanna ...
A: The squats will keep your butt muscles stretched and flexible. The 5-gallon pail exercises tighten ...
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| get in shape | 5/15/2006 |
Q: lose weight get in shape 41 years old
A: Hey Gabriel You like short questions or what?! Not a problem. Here is what you can do. But first, ...
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| Six pack | 5/14/2006 |
Q: for quite a while i have realy wanted a six pack ive just started a simple diet such as not eating ...
A: Good questions. You will be able to reach your goal a lot better if you do at least 1 day of rest ...
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| nutrition | 5/12/2006 |
Q: can you recomend a good multivitamin for a 14 year old.
A: Hey John My son has been taking a daily multivitamin with multiminerals since age 12 (he is age 15 ...
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| supplements | 5/11/2006 |
Q: i am 14 ,i have been working out for 5 months off and on.i have drank half a jug of creatine but ...
A: A more effective supplement would be to eat a small can of white chicken breast in water each day. ...
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| Fitness | 5/8/2006 |
Q: I'm 5'7, I weigh 121 pounds and I have three kids. I never gained any weight with either one.I wanna ...
A: First, the people in the magazines are bodybuilders. Yes, you can look like them. But keep in mind ...
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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: Less than 1 year? Very impressive. You have determination. That is good. And your stats in such a ...
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| Supplements? | 5/5/2006 |
Q: Since I last talked to you I am 10 pounds lighter,and I feel I have added a little muscle. Are there ...
A: THAT IS GREAT! You are on the road to a lifetime to good shape and good health. The only supplement ...
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| Shin Splints | 5/4/2006 |
Q: I am getting into shape to kickbox and I've been doing a varity of cardio and weights. I try to ...
A: Important to remember; any exercise that causes you BAD pain right afterwards, is your body telling ...
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| Kitchen Exercise | 5/3/2006 |
Q: Hey Average Guy I am the young 23 year old mother that gravity is pulling down. You said to email ...
A: Here is the kitchen exercises: I love them! because you do them everywhere. Standing at your ...
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| belly fat | 5/3/2006 |
Q: I have an issue with toning my belly. Most of my body is pretty toned except my belly, I have a ...
A: Try this: Load up a bar with weight plates. I recommend a curling bar, just easier to hold. Pick up ...
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| I am a 38 yr old man. ALthough... | 5/3/2006 |
Q: I am a 38 yr old man. ALthough my weight hasn't fluctuated by more than a few pounds (literally) ...
A: Sorry to tell you; your metabolism is slowing down, due to older age AND gravity is pulling your ...
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| Facial Fat | 5/2/2006 |
Q: I am 16 and I have noticed that all my friends have got thinner faces than me. They are starting to ...
A: Hey Matt! First, Dad is correct. Weightlifting gives you that "chiseled" face because when you lift ...
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| What should I do first | 4/30/2006 |
Q: Well first of all I am a 23 year old mother who has just signed up for the gym. I am 120 lbs. I dont ...
A: First, good for you! The first step to good health is to try! And that is what you are doing by ...
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| Forearms | 4/30/2006 |
Q: i am 16 years old and lately i have been noticing that my forearms are really skinny and it seems ...
A: Buy a pair of standard dumbbell bars with the locking collars. But weight plates in 1-1/4, 2-1/2, 5, ...
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| Whats a better diet for gaining mucsle weight? | 4/30/2006 |
Q: hey. I've listened to your advice & tried to make mine more similar by cutting out junk food. My ...
A: The heavy lifting is easy. Buy a couple of 5 gallon pails with lids. Put some water in each. Lift ...
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| Whats a better diet for gaining mucsle weight? | 4/29/2006 |
Q: hey. I've listened to your advice & tried to make mine more similar by cutting out junk food. My ...
A: Muscle mass actually comes more from exercising properly, not entirely from diet. There is two ...
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| I have lost 40 pounds, but... | 4/29/2006 |
Q: I have lost 40 pounds, but I am still fat in my thighs, butt, and a little in my stomach. What ...
A: 40 pounds? Good for you. Let's work on the rest of your goals. The only supplement that I have ...
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| How many times per week per muscle group to improve? | 4/25/2006 |
Q: (love your intro, by the way) I'm 41 years old and have enjoyed exercising all my life. Up until ...
A: OH YES, working out ONCE A WEEK will make amazing changes for you. Here is why; Muscles get ...
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| Weight loss and toning shape | 4/25/2006 |
Q: Average Guy! I remember trying out a stepping machine a few weeks ago(Precor) and I really liked it. ...
A: Hey again Grace The barbell is on the floor, in front of you. You squat down to pick up the ...
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| Weight loss and toning shape | 4/23/2006 |
Q: I'm a 34 years old female, about 5'7'' and weigh about 142, trying to loose about 6-8 pounds ...
A: First, I will give you definite congratulations for determination. You have an exercise schedule ...
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| What food should I eat if I want to gain mass | 4/15/2006 |
Q: Hey, its me again. I'm 16 years old. I'm 5'8 & 162lbs trying to get to 180.What are the best foods I ...
A: A daily diet of vegetables, fruits, nuts such as almonds, protein such as canned chicken breast in ...
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| sleep | 4/13/2006 |
Q: How does sleep affect one's exercising capacity? If I start exercising immediately upon waking up in ...
A: The best exercise when you wake up, and before you go to bed is aerobics. I do The Step. 50 steps in ...
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| Tone Muscle Not look too big | 4/10/2006 |
Q: One more thing I wanted to ask you. I forgot to tell you that I am 18 years old, and I don't really ...
A: Hey again Lifting heavy will definitely give you the look you are describing. But that is a ...
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| Tone Muscle Not look too big | 4/9/2006 |
Q: i've been exercising and lifting weights regularly. I am in shape but still have a lot of fat on my ...
A: Sure, you want good symmetry. That is, all the muscles in the body are evenly developed, not bulky ...
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| DIet | 4/7/2006 |
Q: I'll try and start doing that as soon as possible. I was wandering if you could help me with a ...
A: It is really hard to cut out a lot of the sugar unless you stop eating processed foods. Read the ...
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| Lose fat/ Gain muscle | 4/7/2006 |
Q: My company has been moving me around about every couple weeks or so for the past 6 months. During ...
A: Looking at your exercise routine, I would guess that the increase in weight is due to increase in ...
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| exercise | 4/7/2006 |
Q: I have never been able to figure as to what is the right clothing for an exercise session. I mean ...
A: Well, it is interesting that almost everyone today wants to make exercising as complex as possible. ...
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| Supplements | 4/6/2006 |
Q: I am 15 and I was wandering if I should worry about drinking creatine or protein drinks when lifting ...
A: The only supplement you should take is a daily multivitamin with multiminerals. I buy mine at ...
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| Need to lose some weight and I have 3 wks | 3/30/2006 |
Q: ...I was just wondering How it would look like or how you would do it and I have an Olympic size ...
A: Sure, the olympic bar will work fine. To our bodies, weight is weight. Even if it is a rock! ...
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| Need to lose some weight and I have 3 wks | 3/30/2006 |
Q: My question is What can I do to lose weight mostley around my stomach, and love handle area ...
A: One thing you can do is pick up a heavy weight, such as a barbell, and HOLD the weight for 60 ...
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| Supplements?? | 3/26/2006 |
Q: My wife has had to loose some weight for a pending esophagus hernia and she started working out at ...
A: Hope everything is well with your wife. No, sorry, I have never heard of these two products. Most ...
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| weighty question | 3/25/2006 |
Q: hey there, i am a 15 year old female with a weight of around 65-70kg. firstly, is this an ideal ...
A: First the bad news - sort of! You have learned at an early age that life, for all of us is long ...
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| weight lifting | 3/22/2006 |
Q: Ive been using weights(dumbells) for the past month. The thing that is bothering me at the moment is ...
A: Yes, this is normal. It is not good, but it is normal. The human body has a dominant side, and a ...
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| toning up/ losing weight | 3/22/2006 |
Q: Im 23 years old, 5'1 and 125 lbs. I really would like to tone up, lose excess fat and in the process ...
A: First, NO ONE likes to exercise. Neither do I. I do it for the results, not the exercise. Second, ...
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| Muscle Rebuilding | 3/21/2006 |
Q: After lifting...My muscles are strained/sore. (obviously)..But my question is that when i am no ...
A: That depends; There is two kinds of pain; when you are lifting and a few minutes afterwards. That ...
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| Lifting Weights | 3/21/2006 |
Q: For the past year and a half I have been lifting very seriously everyday. This is my life. I have ...
A: Hey Dylan Started at 14? That is great! Weightlifting can give you a body like no one else, and ...
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| Too much exercise? | 3/21/2006 |
Q: I am a fulltime student...yet I am working out and on supplement. I take 200g of protein (i weigh ...
A: Your workout program is fine. Especially the 2-day rest. There is three ways you can hurt yourself: ...
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| gotta lose wieght in 15 days | 3/21/2006 |
Q: hey! listen my b'day is comin up i have 15 days .......more or less to go. i wouls love it if you ...
A: The human body is like a big rubber band (the muscles) wrapped around the organs and bones, covered ...
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| Seeing new muscle | 3/15/2006 |
Q: hey, its me again. When you workout, on the day you gain muscle will you be able to see the new ...
A: again! Unfortunately, muscle growth is so slight, you do not see it, but others do. Many times the ...
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| triceps | 3/14/2006 |
Q: i lost weight a couple of years back and i've got wobbly arms. a few months ago i started doing ...
A: Hey Sara You are building muscle mass, which you don't want, on only one side of your arms of which ...
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| Supplements? | 3/12/2006 |
Q: I have really stepped up my program now that I have a few weeks before my job commitments get heavy ...
A: YES, early in the morning is the best time to do your aerobics. I find that if you do mini-aerobics ...
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| Masturbation and weight training | 3/11/2006 |
Q: I am 26 male 6ft 1, i am a keen weight trainer, however my question is does masturbation affect ...
A: OH GOD! I wish it did! Unfortunately NO for all of us guys. The penis is a organ, not a muscle. But ...
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| weight training | 3/10/2006 |
Q: Followup To Question - hey there, I got a few questions i was wondering if you could help me out ...
A: Protein intake is a misconseption. The humban body takes everything you eat and converts it into a ...
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| increase in muscle mass | 3/10/2006 |
Q: I am a girl of 25 years old and would like to increase muscle mass. I don't have to burn fat because ...
A: Let's discuss eating first. The human body turns everything we eat - EVERYTHING - into a simple ...
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| healthexcercise | 3/5/2006 |
Q: About one year ago I had lost about 35 lbs in three months by doing excessive excercising and ...
A: I need to tell you something very important. Ready? Here goes: NONE OF US HAVE TIME TO EXERCISE! ...
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| Cottage Cheese | 3/1/2006 |
Q: Is cottage cheese a healthy food to eat for getting fit and losing weight? If not, what is a ...
A: You did not say which military academy. Hopefully when I give you a good ooorah, I am giving you a ...
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| plyometrics? | 2/28/2006 |
Q: Hey good guy! I am proud to report I am now running at 4.5 mph for 30 minutes on a treadmill and ...
A: Pylos is a wonderful exercise. People who need them are police officers. These exercises are to ...
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| weightlifting | 2/26/2006 |
Q: My other questions is - what can my daughter do to help her get rid of the bulk she has built up? ...
A: Glad I could help. To get her arms and definition smaller, cut back on the weights. Her muscles ...
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| weightlifting | 2/22/2006 |
Q: My daughter's swim coach has her increasing her weights after 15 reps. She now has enormous arms ...
A: First, let me get on my speech box. WHY IS IT everyone who teaches exercises, focus entirely on the ...
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| weight training | 2/21/2006 |
Q: hey there, I got a few questions i was wondering if you could help me out on. Like your profiles ...
A: More questions? Well, as you say "any advice you throw at me..." here comes MORE ANSWERS! First, ...
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| weight training | 2/19/2006 |
Q: hey there, I got a few questions i was wondering if you could help me out on. Like your profiles ...
A: First, the only supplement I found that your actually NEED is a daily multivitamin with minerals. ...
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| building mass | 2/17/2006 |
Q: average guy - i've been wrangling for the past eight months and as you may or may not know, most ...
A: Hey Dean First, good luck with your horse trek across mongolia. You will get a lifetime of ...
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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: Sorry, but everyone else is eating wrong. People who eat slowly and take their time to eat, are ...
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| i use ^^^^^^ to say waves | 2/15/2006 |
Q: like in waving good bye. does this icon mean something else in computer jargon of today? thank you ...
A: I would keep using ^^^^^^^. It can be your own personal "mark," to identify yourself. Many people ...
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| How many reps? | 2/12/2006 |
Q: Hey Good Guy! My fitness routine is going good.Not much weight loss but much fitter aerobicly and ...
A: For speed and strength, first walk, then as you build up your stamina, run up stairs. You need only ...
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| face fat | 2/12/2006 |
Q: i m 28M, my face is getting round, i wana reduce fat from my face, pls. give me some advice and ...
A: Sure. You need to get your metabolism up. Aerobic exercises will do this. It just takes a while to ...
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| Metabolism | 2/9/2006 |
Q: Greetings, Sir: I'm 5'3" & 175, supposed to be 115, so I am going to start dieting, and found ...
A: The best way to measure your metabolism is to count your heartbeat. Place your two first fingers, ...
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| I know pedometers count steps... | 2/9/2006 |
Q: I know pedometers count steps but does it continue counting when I have to sit for one reason ...
A: Nah! Pedometers are built to count when you are walking. If it is still counting when you sit down, ...
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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: Hey Ray If you found a program that you actually like, EMBRACE it tightly. Too many people quit ...
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| belly problem | 2/7/2006 |
Q: I don't have any weight problems, the only problem I have is my stomatch. After I had my daughter I ...
A: Let's do some body anatomy 101. MOST of the muscles in your body, and mine too!, have a short ...
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| diet | 1/31/2006 |
Q: Okay, I'd like to give you my background information to help you help me better by giving you an ...
A: Here is my daily diet schedule. It is a carefully selected group of foods that are VERY slow to ...
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| weight lifting | 1/31/2006 |
Q: I am 67 yrs old and since 3 yrs I do the following sports: each week twice 45 min.spinning (indoor ...
A: First, THANK YOU for doing your exercise program. I see TOO MANY people my age, and older, that do ...
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| Mass gain | 1/28/2006 |
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: Hey Doug Sunday is OK. One thing about isolation exercises, they do not exist. Every time you pick ...
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| Mass gain | 1/25/2006 |
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: First, there is three things that will get you back on achieving your mass-building goals: 1. Rest. ...
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| weightlifting for preteen boys | 1/24/2006 |
Q: maybe you can help me. My son is in 8th grade, weighs 73 pounds and has always had a growth problem ...
A: OK, Connie, you have asked a really important number of questions. So here is what you need to do: ...
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| push-ups and arm curls | 1/23/2006 |
Q: my name is Luis I am 49 yrs old. I have lost about 25lbs in the last 3 months. I just started ...
A: Along with the dumbbell arms curls, lie on the floor, arms spread outwards at your sides, bring the ...
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| gut | 1/23/2006 |
Q: I am currently training to gain weight. I pretty experienced with weight training,about 5'11 ...
A: Hey Alex Your body is taking the food that it does not digest and turning it into your fat cells ...
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| Billy Blank's cardio video | 1/23/2006 |
Q: My younger brother and I have started working out with the Billy Blanks cardio video. We are ...
A: This is an aerobics, stretching, and lifting workout. Because of the intensity, I recommend that you ...
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| Exercise | 1/23/2006 |
Q: I'm 17, 6'0 165 and have been working out alot at the gym lately. I've read that eating protein ...
A: Hey Todd I just answered this one. BUT you asked one more thing. Here is the answer for you: ...
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| gaining weight | 1/22/2006 |
Q: well, you seem to be the best expert who give the most detailed and helpful answers and I really ...
A: Hey Mike Thanks for the complement. Can you put your opinions on the comment page< also> thanks> ...
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| hi again | 1/20/2006 |
Q: just wanted to know if i m doing my chest , triceps on same day . should i do all chest exercises ...
A: Hey Arun You can do both the same day. People forget that when they do any isolation exercise, ...
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| Reply | 1/20/2006 |
Q: I just don't understand your diet recommendations. That is less than I am eating now and I am ...
A: Nothing wrong with asking. I get a lot of repeat responses. Questions is why I do this site. OK, to ...
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| help | 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: I get more questions than any other volunteer on AllExperts. Most are "tell me how to loose weight." ...
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| weightlifting | 1/17/2006 |
Q: How many times a week do you think that I should work out. what would be and adequate amount of time ...
A: After 18 years of weightlifting, I found that my body responds very well to the following schedule: ...
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| massage | 1/13/2006 |
Q: I am in my late sixties and not actually muscular. I exercise mostly by walking and using the ...
A: Rudy! The pain is caused by overexerting your muscles, of which produces lactic acid in the ...
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| upper body toning? | 1/13/2006 |
Q: I am a 32 year old male who has been obese all my life. I am currently awaiting approval for ...
A: 80 pounds? Very impressive. Good for you! I would recommend that you do strength training exercises ...
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| Supplements | 1/10/2006 |
Q: I'm 19 years old and I'm looking to build some muscle. I've heard alot about supplements and protein ...
A: The most important supplement you can take is a daily multivitamin with minerals. Now to the ...
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| Sit-ups with weights | 1/3/2006 |
Q: Hey, its me Jared again & I was just wanted to know when you do sit-ups with weights is it more ...
A: Jared I tried this one also. Thought it would be a good idea. I built a phywood disc with a pole in ...
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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: You cover a lot of different questions and comments. So as they say in "Most Extreme Sports" "LET'S ...
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| weightlifting | 12/30/2005 |
Q: I have been working out 6 days a week each body part 3 times a week do you think that is to much ...
A: to get good definition, lift weights every other day. Your muscles grow bigger and stronger when ...
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| Physical appearence | 12/29/2005 |
Q: I am 18 years old. I exercise evryday expept fridays. I'm doin this for like more than a year and ...
A: The only problem with your program is that you are not giving your body a day of REST. Your muscles ...
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| What are some good exercises to bulk up the chest? | 12/29/2005 |
Q: I appreciate the advice you gave me yesterday. I've been trying to get a bigger chest that puffs out ...
A: Girls, and women, also like the big, broad shoulders. Even if you do not have a flat or washboard ...
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| weight lifting | 12/29/2005 |
Q: I have been doing simple forearm curls w/ dunbells, and am noticing that my left forearm is quickly ...
A: This is a simple-fix. Use a heavier weight for the right forearm. Also, do not lift with both ...
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| Whats the best way to gain muscle mass? | 12/28/2005 |
Q: Hey Sir, I'm 15 & I just got a bench press for x-mas & I've been working on it hard every day but ...
A: Muscles grow bigger and stronger when they are resting, not during the lifting. The heavier you ...
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| The opposite question - How can I gain weight/muscle? | 12/27/2005 |
Q: I am a 30yo father of a 1month old. Unlike most people who may request your advice on how to use ...
A: The more information I get, the better I can help with the answers. Let's get started with your ...
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| supplements | 12/26/2005 |
Q: so whats the deal with all these ultimate fighters using xyience or wrestlers using N.O. explode? ...
A: People who take supplements are a bit passionate about "their" product, stating the amazing results ...
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| 3 month plan | 12/24/2005 |
Q: I am 32 y/o male. I am currently on medication that has supressed my appetite. My weight went from ...
A: Gaining muscle mass is suprisingly easy. Just how fast it happens, I do not know. I never weighed ...
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| hi | 12/21/2005 |
Q: question you answered before helped me a lot. now i wanna know can i do my cardio n legs lifting at ...
A: Legs are really important. Your major muscles are from the belt, down. Do cardio on the legs every ...
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| the best way to start | 12/21/2005 |
Q: im starting so i selected some questions from your profile 1. How do I find the time to exercise ...
A: 1. You establish some simple exercises around your daily life schedule. 2. A good realistic goal ...
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| Advice to Build Stamina and Pace | 12/20/2005 |
Q: I have a treadmill, light weights, football equipment, benches, heavy weight balls and other sport ...
A: The treadmill will be good for your aerobic exercises. Do every day. Use the light weights every ...
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| sleeping routine for strenght trainer | 12/20/2005 |
Q: Recomendations for strenght taining and weigthlifting are to have 8 hours sleep starting no later ...
A: Blame it on no light bulbs for our ancestors. When the sun went down, they went to sleep because our ...
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| lifting weights for basketball | 12/19/2005 |
Q: Hey Average Guy.. Well, as average as you can get for being a musclebound 52 year old.. Anyway, ...
A: It is really fun to be physically strong. I have an old discarded fire hydrant that I ask people to ...
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| Advice to Build Stamina and Pace | 12/19/2005 |
Q: Recently whilst playing football I see that I do not have that much energy and get tired very easily ...
A: Sounds like a few problems for you. One is lower metabolism. To speed up your metabolism, do some ...
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| Matt Furey Combat Conditioning | 12/18/2005 |
Q: I've been attending the local gym for years and have done some weight-lifting, but have usually gone ...
A: First, the muscle strain situation. I hear a lot of complaints about muscle strain and the ending ...
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| hi. i want to know what can... | 12/17/2005 |
Q: i want to know what can i do for my lower abs. i had back injury 2 yrs ago i mean i can't put a lot ...
A: Sorry about your back injury! Try this: Put padding on your kitchen floor, such as a few towels, ...
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| creatine? | 12/13/2005 |
Q: ok, Im back again. your advice has really helped me so far. Im thinking of getting on creatine, to ...
A: The only people that probably would benefit from the cost of creatine is people who are lifting pro. ...
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| Abs | 12/7/2005 |
Q: I'm 120lbs, 5'3" I want to obtain a six pack and fast!
A: You need to do two things; First, you need to get your bodyfat down. That is done by watching your ...
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| six pack | 12/6/2005 |
Q: im 14 year old male. i would do any thing to get a six pack. i do sit ups every day. i do about 100 ...
A: There is two things you need to get the six-pack definition; 1. Keep the bodyfat down. 2. Situp ...
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| Resting metabolic rate | 12/5/2005 |
Q: I just read through your profile page and was wondering if you could explain the terms 'resting ...
A: Resting metabolic rate is the number of calories you burn while lying in bed, perfectly motionless ...
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| my extra muscles | 12/4/2005 |
Q: what kind of exercises can I do to work out the top of my chest? my lower chest is getting really ...
A: Good, you are thinking about your joints as well as your muscles. I have seen too many guys that get ...
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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: I use to do these methods also. Found they took too much time, and I did not get the results I ...
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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: For your back. Place the barbell on your shoulders with some weight on it and HOLD for 60 seconds. ...
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| where do I go from here? | 11/28/2005 |
Q: I've been working out for about 2 months. I go to the gym about 5 times a week, for an hr or so a ...
A: Wow, you have a lot of different questions. Let's get started. FIRST, weightlifting takes time, a ...
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| keeps gaining! | 11/28/2005 |
Q: Hey Good Guy! Sorry-I need to vent! I am looking and feeling better from my workouts but I keep ...
A: Vent away! Get out your body weight and height chart. I am 6'2" and I weigh 250 pounds! Well, ...
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| im a 14yr old boy who wants... | 11/25/2005 |
Q: im a 14yr old boy who wants to gain power and speed.i purchased the jumpsoles with proprioceptor, ...
A: Any power and speed exercise; do every other day. Your muscles need rest to rebuild and grow ...
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| anxiety | 11/24/2005 |
Q: There so many things that one can ask from u. I just want to know how to control my ...
A: I suffer from a form of depression also. The best way to describe it is as follows; I dread getting ...
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| Squats | 11/23/2005 |
Q: Hey average guy! Thanks for the previuos advice.My gut is starting to firm up. I have a question ...
A: Hey again Barry Good! Your stomach is already responding. That sounds like you are what they call ...
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| Weight gaining | 11/21/2005 |
Q: I will have to try those exercises. The only thing I'm not clear on - I hold it for sixty seconds, ...
A: Sure, this is a once-a-week exercise. It takes a while to get results, but it gives GREAT results ...
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| Weight gaining | 11/20/2005 |
Q: Just one last question - you say to lift something heavy and hold for 60 seconds, and to not do reps ...
A: First, there is no limit on the questions! Any time you think about asking something, definitely ...
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| Weight gaining | 11/19/2005 |
Q: . I'm 19 years old, about 5'5, and maybe 120 lbs. I've always been small and pretty slender, but ...
A: Gaining body mass is suprisingly easy. You lift something heavy, hold it for 60 seconds, and lift ...
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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: Here is a tip for you; a lot of people CAN afford to go to the gym, BUT who has the time? Life today ...
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| exercise and foot injuries | 11/11/2005 |
Q: Last week, I noticed mild foot pain when doing my morning kickboxing routine. Within two days, the ...
A: I had a sprained tendon in the back of my left heel. It can be amazingly frustrating when every time ...
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| Gaining weight while exercising | 11/7/2005 |
Q: My girlfriend has been excerising the past month for 5 days a week on an elliptical for ...
A: Hey Patrick I forgot to list the foods that DEFINITELY will push your cholesterol levels UP! ...
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| cardio and/or weightlifting? | 10/29/2005 |
Q: first of all i have most of the questons you asked.so here they are 1. How do I establish REALISTIC ...
A: Hey Joe 1. Realistic goals? When exercising, two things to remember; A. The change comes so slowly, ...
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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: First, supplements. Buy a daily multivitamin with minerals. That is very important supplement. ...
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| Feels better,weighs more! | 10/25/2005 |
Q: Hey Average I am male,46.I have battled the bulge all my life.Just cant lose the weight.My average ...
A: Hey Barry Your scale says that you are an easy gainer. Many people work really hard at getting the ...
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| how to exercisa | 10/23/2005 |
Q: In order to lower the risk of coronary heart disease by 23 percent, how long do I need to train with ...
A: The first thing you need to do is see your doctor to get a prescription for pills that will lower ...
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| food and nutrition | 10/18/2005 |
Q: Im 19 years old soon to be 20. im 6'1 210 with an athletic build. I played all sports in highschool ...
A: If you can, pack a lunch. Put portioned foods in baggies so every 2 hours you can grab a baggie of ...
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| weight training | 10/18/2005 |
Q: I read your expertise and you hit a bunch of the questions that are on my mind. I am 40, went from ...
A: Eating should be every 2 hours. I carry a lunch with baggies of portioned food so every 2 hours, I ...
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| Thank You very much for your... | 10/18/2005 |
Q: I appreciate it a lot. I was very confused on this subject, as I have recently become very ...
A: Repeat questions is never a problem for me. The more the better. And no question is wrong or bad. ...
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| I've recently been wondering... | 10/17/2005 |
Q: I've recently been wondering what the best way of actually building muscle is. I've always thought ...
A: Good Day Matthew Building muscle mass is an easy thing to do. You lift heavy, hold for 60 seconds, ...
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| Chest injury?? | 10/15/2005 |
Q: I think I hurt my chest about a month ago. It hurt it a little bit when i was doing heavy bench ...
A: Hey Ray An x-ray will tell you what you damaged. But it is apparent that you either torn something ...
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| full body work outs | 10/12/2005 |
Q: my question is a bit long. I think I know the answer but would like to hear it from someone who ...
A: That is an excellent question! When exercising, there is two types of pain. 1. Pain and discomfort ...
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| What supplements? | 10/6/2005 |
Q: I'm a pretty small guy. I'm 5'7" and 118 lbs but I've been weight lifting for 9 years and am quite ...
A: My metabolism is high also. I do aerobics DAILY. I found that when I do HEAVY WEIGHTLIFTING - and ...
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| Abs | 10/6/2005 |
Q: I am 14-years old and want to get a 2-pack. What excersises (sorry, i know that's spelt wrong) ...
A: You need to do exercises that tighten up your core muscles. Those are the muscles around your abs, ...
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| exercise | 9/28/2005 |
Q: what is the way to be fit and build best my muscles ? Iam waiting your ...
A: To be fit, every day I do an aerobics exercise. Specifically walking up and down stairs at work ...
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| protein supplements | 9/25/2005 |
Q: just wondering what insights you have regarding protein supplements. I'm pretty committed to the ...
A: The most important daily supplement you can take is a multivitamin with minerals. I buy mine at ...
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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: Good Day Sam Thank you for the question. I wish you strength and success in your Ramaden. Many ...
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| Physical Activity in Schools | 9/23/2005 |
Q: Do you know of any presentations that can be found on the internet that discuss/illustrate the ...
A: That was a tough one! Unfortunately, the school board of public schools, and a lot of Junior ...
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| Muscle at the back of thigh | 9/21/2005 |
Q: I've been on a strict exercising schedule the last three months to lose weight and have managed to ...
A: If one muscle in the back of your leg is growing bigger than the rest of your muscles in your leg, ...
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| Putting on muscle mass | 9/17/2005 |
Q: Now just one more question. How do you fit this lift into your schedule. Would you do this 60 static ...
A: again! I appreciate the questions. Like you, I am always wanting to lean more things. Even in my ...
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| strength | 9/16/2005 |
Q: sir my friend's let-arm bone(that is) exatly in biceps area is broken just now it is reunited ...
A: IF his arm was allowed to heal completely; the arm will be stronger at the fracture than the rest of ...
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| Putting on muscle mass | 9/14/2005 |
Q: I have heard about the small increments in weight but not really about the holding of the heavy ...
A: Hey again Rob Thanks for the follow up questions. When I do this exercise, I set my balance ...
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| Putting on muscle mass | 9/13/2005 |
Q: I am a bodybuilder of 13 years, I am now 35 years old and was a national level speedskater in my ...
A: Hey Rob 13 years is impressive. Most people quit after a few months. Good for you!! Two things put ...
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| Smaller but stronger | 9/10/2005 |
Q: Okay, I don't know if you've ever heard of this before, but here goes. My friend and I have been ...
A: Hey again Sergio 1. Genetics. Good parents. Some people are blessed with beautiful bodies. Others ...
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| Routine | 9/8/2005 |
Q: I've started weight training back in May of this year, and up to today, haven't really noticed any ...
A: Let's start out with muscle soreness. There is two types of muscle soreness (stress); positive ...
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| Food? | 9/7/2005 |
Q: Hey Dude, Can you enlist some foods with examples like chicken before i hit the gym and after ...
A: First, you should work out at least 6 days a week. 7 days if possible. I prefer 6 as Saturday is my ...
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| Body Buliding | 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: Tom Cruise and Antonio Banderas have that lean look due to very low body fat. They do light weights ...
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| stomach | 8/31/2005 |
Q: I asked a question a couple of weeks ago about stomach exercises. You told me about negative stress ...
A: again!, Mindy! Thanks for the complement on the remarks column. You could do as many situps as you ...
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| Exercising | 8/31/2005 |
Q: Which is the better workout, jogging on a treadmill or on an eliptical machine? I also read ...
A: Ok, this is an aerobics exercise question. First, here is what I recommend; Run, as fast as you ...
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| walking & problem areas | 8/30/2005 |
Q: Followup To Question - Hello Average Guy! I've got 2 quick questions. #1- I have small love ...
A: Lynn! Sorry, I hope I did not confuse you. I like stairclimbing, The Step, squats, situps. They ...
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| walking & problem areas | 8/30/2005 |
Q: I've got 2 quick questions. #1- I have small love handles. One is larger than the other. How can ...
A: Every guy needs a hobby. I guess Allexperts is my hobby. At least it does not cost me any money. And ...
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| Getting rid of my gut | 8/30/2005 |
Q: I'm seventy one years old and work out all the time. I'm healthy and in good shape. The only area of ...
A: Hey Bob! 71? That is GREAT! I see every day guys that are 21 and 31 and they have given up on life! ...
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| Trying to lose fat and look good | 8/29/2005 |
Q: I just started working out three weeks ago. I use a Bowflex machine and a staimaster. I dropped ...
A: You have a good combination of equipment. I would concentrate not on total calorie intake, but ...
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| stomach | 8/28/2005 |
Q: I asked a question a couple of weeks ago about stomach exercises. You told me about negative stress ...
A: The water bottles is an isometric exercise. It is also a positive stress exercise, i.e it ...
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| Help | 8/27/2005 |
Q: I have just started weight lifting about two months ago. However, in the last few weeks it has ...
A: Not enough time is what faces all of us! We have to work out only what works, with the time ...
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| walking & problem areas | 8/23/2005 |
Q: I've got 2 quick questions. #1- I have small love handles. One is larger than the other. How can ...
A: #1 - Love handles; one side is larger than the other because the smaller side is the dominant part ...
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| Supplements | 8/21/2005 |
Q: Hey I was wondering about different supplements and stuff. Right now I use protein powder to make a ...
A: The best time is early AM. You will digest it all the day. My own choice is a daily multivitamin ...
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| Weight Loss & General Fitness | 8/21/2005 |
Q: I am age 63, 268 lbs., 5'10" tall, retired, generally sedentary, & current walking ~2 mi./day. Want ...
A: First thing I would do is buy a bodyfat scale at Walmart. You need to see how much of your weight is ...
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| Building Mass and Strength | 8/18/2005 |
Q: I have been going to the gym about 3 times a week for the last 9 weeks doing sqauts (3 sets x 21 ...
A: Exercise every other day. Muscles need rest to build stronger. Get rid of the pasta and tuna, ...
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| Benching/shoulder stress | 8/16/2005 |
Q: When I'm benching, that is holding the bar for 60 sec, I feel all the stress on my shoulders not my ...
A: Depends upon where you are holding the bar. Straight up, the bones are doing most of the work. Arms ...
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| how to exercise.? | 8/15/2005 |
Q: Im a 15 year old girl and i am currently doing a diet because im 155 cm and i used to be 65 kgs, now ...
A: Let's start with body weight. What is important is how much body fat you have, not your body weight. ...
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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: Sure; here you go! Standing up. Holding something heavy, with both hands, legs together, bend over ...
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| washer weights | 8/14/2005 |
Q: Hey thanks for all the advice, I've started your workout and hoping for the best. I can't find those ...
A: I found my washers at a mom-and-pop hardware store. Another place to look is people who sell boat ...
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| Creatine Monohydrate & Dextrose | 8/14/2005 |
Q: I was wondering if you could tell me the correct amounts of creatine that should be enduced to get ...
A: Unfortunately there is a lot of guesswork as to the exact amount of creatine and dextrose to take ...
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| Benching | 8/12/2005 |
Q: What is the best way to work out my pecks. What is a good routine for benching? Also what is the ...
A: Yea, raise up and HOLD for 20 seconds. This is a modified isometric exercise. It FORCES your stomach ...
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| stomach exercises | 8/12/2005 |
Q: Im 42 and had my last child at 30. I always liked to exercise and try to stay healthy. But after my ...
A: I don't like surgery for two reasons. One is the pain afterwards (I had a hernia operation once), ...
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| Benching | 8/11/2005 |
Q: What is the best way to work out my pecks. What is a good routine for benching? Also what is the ...
A: The best peck and/or any bench exercise is where you use a power rack when lifting. The power rack ...
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| Depression and Metabolism | 8/10/2005 |
Q: Does depression affect metabolism? I"ve been looking everywhere and I can't find the answer Im ...
A: Yes, definitely! What happens is that when you are depressed, you simply have no desire to do ...
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| Mass | 8/10/2005 |
Q: How do I gain more mass? I am 17 and I've been lifting for a year. I have seen some growth but I ...
A: First, I LOVE mass. It fills out the body and makes you really look great. Definition is great, but ...
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| Do I have to do 7 days a week? | 8/9/2005 |
Q: I currently do 60 minutes a day walking at about 3.6mph on my treadmill. I do 90 minutes on ...
A: 60 pounds? That is great!! The good news about aerobics is what ever you do on, for example, ...
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| exercise for a 77 yo woman | 8/5/2005 |
Q: I am 77 years old, have low thyroid, taking Synthroid, hypertension, leaky heart and mild emphysema, ...
A: If you can budget it, a really great idea would be to enroll in a wellness center at one of your ...
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| Fitness | 8/4/2005 |
Q: I have no bad health issues. I been lifting for like 3 years and my ? for you is like i been off and ...
A: We all have a six-pack, it is just hard to see because of the layer of body fat over it. Get a ...
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| bones | 8/4/2005 |
Q: I have been told that your bones replace themselves every ten years. That weights are essential to ...
A: Actually it is every 90 days. Your bone cells constantly are replacing themselves with new bone ...
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| how to do body building | 8/1/2005 |
Q: Sir, my age is 21 and I have just started bodybuilding in gym but there is no coach or someone ...
A: Unfortunately, there is no set rules in bodybuilding. You try different things, learn as you go ...
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| Excersise and work out scedule | 7/28/2005 |
Q: My name is Mariano. I have a series of questions, which all relate to exercising and working out. ...
A: I think you asked this question, or a similar question in another letter. Anyway, there is some ...
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| Excersise and work out schedule | 7/28/2005 |
Q: My name is Mariano. I have a series of questions, which all relate to exercising and working out. ...
A: Hell Mariano Thanks for the questions The reason why you are tired is because your metabolism is ...
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| Muscle mass | 7/25/2005 |
Q: im trying to find a routine for my exercise that will build up defined and larger muscles for my ...
A: I found that to build muscle mass (not muscle definition, different exercises...), you have to (1) ...
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| hello | 7/23/2005 |
Q: I am a 25 year old guy and i am conerned about a pot belly and manly boobs that I have developed ...
A: First, you do not develop an overweight body overnight, and you will not go to a slim/trim body ...
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| weight loss | 7/23/2005 |
Q: So if I want smaller thighs (and overall weight loss) should I not use the elliptical, or should I ...
A: Yes, the elliptic machine will give you bigger leg muscles. The resistance built into the machine ...
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| Which Scale? | 7/18/2005 |
Q: I have a scale at home which is digital but also measures body fat. There's also a scale at gym ...
A: They are all very good! I also have a digital scale at home. It is about 3% accurate. The one you ...
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| Hello. I have a few questions... | 7/12/2005 |
Q: I have a few questions about health and exercise. Thanks for taking the time to help me! I am 19 i ...
A: To loose weight, you need to mostly eat slow-digest foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts (almonds ...
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| Pain after work out | 7/12/2005 |
Q: I have recently started working out, and have a question regarding the pain which I have after my ...
A: There is two kinds of pain when working out; 1. Mild to moderate pain. Something you feel when you ...
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