| Subject | Date Asked |
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| workout routines | 11/19/2009 |
Q: how long should a workout routine be followed to see results? can i drop it if i see no results ...
A: You have to be consistent. If you aren't consistent than everything gets thrown out of whack. If ...
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| workout routines | 11/18/2009 |
Q: how long should a workout routine be followed to see results? can i drop it if i see no results ...
A: You could probably continue it for another month and then you would want to change it around. Your ...
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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: Brinto, this is probably the last thing you want to hear, but be patient. You are only 17 years ...
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| reps | 11/17/2009 |
Q: Do you believe that singles, doubles, and triples, are superior to sets of four or five for ...
A: I don't believe they are superior, I just think it is a different way gaining strength. You ever ...
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| workout routines | 11/17/2009 |
Q: how long should a workout routine be followed to see results? can i drop it if i see no results ...
A: It depends what type of results you are looking for. Generally, I am always tweaking my routine ...
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| fitness and weight loss | 11/17/2009 |
Q: please can you help, i am now 45 years old, 6'1 1/2" tall and weigh 310 lbs, i have had a disc ...
A: To be honest, you need some direct supervision for awhile. I can give you some guidelines, but you ...
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| getting a flat stomach | 11/17/2009 |
Q: I'm not sure if this is the right category, but hopefully you can help me. I have looked on several ...
A: Briana, it sounds like your stomach is in pretty good shape as is. Which means that you really have ...
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| Treadmill/stepper routine | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I'm 25 years old, 5'2 height, about 175 lbs. I'm starting with the losing weight quest and I just ...
A: The machine you bought will specifically help you more for cardio and losing fat than building ...
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| Dumbbells | 11/10/2009 |
Q: I’m 17 and 5’4” (which is definitely short for my age). I haven’t hit my growth spurt yet. Will I ...
A: You have obviously put in a lot of research on this topic. Don't let the brevity of my answer ...
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| Age and workout frequency | 11/6/2009 |
Q: Adam, I'm a 67-year-old male. I work out three times a week for about an hour each, mostly on ...
A: Bill, I wouldn't worry too much about the difference in body-fat percentage and losing muscle. ...
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| weight lifting | 10/8/2009 |
Q: " I started lifting weights (Precor machine) about 3 weeks ago. I'm using 50 pounds on the arm curl. ...
A: If you can do 8 reps at 50 see if you can do it for 3 or 4 sets. If you can get all the sets at 50 ...
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| Whether to start losing fat or to build muscle mass | 10/7/2009 |
Q: Many thanks in advance for your help. I am a 26-year-old Chinese in Shanghai. I have been doing gym ...
A: Erik, You can do both at the same time. You are obviously exercising and doing what you need to do ...
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| Training with disc herniation | 10/6/2009 |
Q: Not sure if you deal with these kind of questions but im sure you have some feedback. I am 22 years ...
A: The focus of strength training for people with a herniated disc is to strengthen the surrounding ...
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| Bulk/definition II | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I forgot to tell you that I am a male.
A: I answered your question, so check it out. Also, bulk is determined a lot by how much you are ...
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| Bulk/definitiion | 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: If you are just starting then form, reps, and light weight is good, but you want to build to a good ...
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| wanna loss belly fat | 10/2/2009 |
Q: sorry for my bad english. i am 27 yrs old. height 180.34 cms. weight 199 pounds. i have question sir ...
A: I think you mean 100 to 200 reps with the low weight. I would not focus on such a high number of ...
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| wanna loss belly fat | 10/1/2009 |
Q: sorry for my bad english. i am 27 yrs old. height 180.34 cms. weight 199 pounds. i have question sir ...
A: Keep doing the weight training. The sit-ups or crunches will help shape the muscle, but in order to ...
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| Whey protein | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I have two questions 1)I go to gym everyday. I take normal protein shake with soya powder added. ...
A: I can sum it up just like this: Whey protein is going to be better for you than soy protein in terms ...
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| Diet | 9/29/2009 |
Q: I have practically no body fat and am looking to put on a few pounds of muscle without having a fat ...
A: This is what I do with my clients. I have them eat frequently throughout the day (once every three ...
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| Will crunches/sit ups help me to gain weight/muscle? | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I am just wondering, will doing sit ups and crunches help me to gain weight and muscle? I have herd ...
A: Sit-ups/crunches will help develop the muscle and this in turn will help you gain a little bit of ...
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| muscle definition and toning | 9/24/2009 |
Q: I am a 21 year old healthy male. I work out every single day 7 days a week, which includes full body ...
A: The solution is in your diet and the type of cardio that you do. For cardio, I have my clients do ...
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| Building: Eating more or less? | 9/23/2009 |
Q: I'm 20 years old. I used to be at a military academy and used to do alot of physical training to ...
A: I can't give specific workouts, but I would start with a basic workout three days a week, doing ...
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| lift | 9/16/2009 |
Q: i play baseball and i'm a catcher. i weigh 150 lbs and am 5-10. i am starting back lifting now. ...
A: Right now is the time to develop some size because it is offseason. So you would want to lift three ...
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| losing weight- Impact on muscles | 9/15/2009 |
Q: I’ve decided to lose weight for basketball in order to improve my speed, quickness, and such, but I ...
A: Joe, the answer to all your questions is really boiled down to nutrition. You can lift weights ...
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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: A week of no exercise might rejuvenate your body back to where you want it. I usually schedule a ...
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| please need help | 9/3/2009 |
Q: Adam I was really looking a master like you, who can help me realize some things and tell me about ...
A: Weight training is becoming a must in the game of soccer and if you are not physically strong, you ...
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| incline bench press | 8/5/2009 |
Q: i am trying to gain strength and mass ive grown alot and i love to incline barbell press to gain my ...
A: Really to gain size and strength, you have to have a combination of high reps and low reps. You do ...
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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: It could be several reasons. The easiest to change around would be your workouts. I cycle workouts ...
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| WeightLifting advice | 8/3/2009 |
Q: I am a 53 year old female that has not exercised in many years. I have diabetes type II, diet ...
A: The first thing I would do is make sure your doctor has given you the okay to do an exercise program ...
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| elbow pain but no visible swelling or numbness | 7/17/2009 |
Q: Adam, I have been training with weights for a few years. I am now 30. I never had much problem ...
A: You could rest it and ice it for 10 days as the trainer suggests or my thought my be a tendonitis. ...
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| How to get a lot of muscle without fat? | 7/16/2009 |
Q: When I started weightlifting about 6 months ago I was very thin and so I also greatly increased my ...
A: My guess is that when you increased your diet, you were eating anything no matter how unhealthy it ...
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| To continue or not? | 7/8/2009 |
Q: I was going to the local gym for 20 days and i found it excellent. I started losing fat and the ...
A: I would say yes, but what I would do is pose that question to your doctor since the doctor is a lot ...
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| Obliques??? Maybe? | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I recently started doing reverse and full body crunches. The following days after I do a heavy set, ...
A: If the soreness is on your side it is probably your obliques if it is your lower back then it is ...
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| compund training program | 7/7/2009 |
Q: Kessler, i want to gain muscle but lose weight around my stomach area as well, i heard that compound ...
A: As long as you have a day's rest inbetween, what you have looks good. You could do a 3 day a week ...
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| YOUTH TRAINING | 6/20/2009 |
Q: Adam, I would like to know your view towards youth weight training. I have a son that plays sports ...
A: If kids want to start weight training with us, I usually use 13 as my minimum age. Now I have ...
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| Tough workouts with little results - | 6/16/2009 |
Q: For the last 5 months I have been consistently working out with fairly high intensity for 5-6 days a ...
A: My guess is that you aren't eating enough calories to allow your body to burn fat. Your workouts ...
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| rib cage expansion and growth | 6/11/2009 |
Q: .!! my age is 22 n my rib cage isonly 32 inch in circumference,i need to know exercises and diet ...
A: Your bones are the way they are, so that won't really grow much. You have to develop the muscle ...
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| How much exercise | 6/10/2009 |
Q: Adam I am a guy in my mud fifties looking to stay healthy, flexible, and slow down the march of ...
A: You don't have to be a bodybuilder or male model to do strenuous exercise, but there is some truth ...
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| weight and cardio training | 6/5/2009 |
Q: I have been weight training and doing cardio about 9 months. I started out at three times a week 1 ...
A: I would say the craving sweets and the tiredness could be related to nutrition, so we'll address ...
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| weight and cardio training | 6/4/2009 |
Q: I have been weight training and doing cardio about 9 months. I started out at three times a week 1 ...
A: That is great that you are working out so often!! This is something that will really benefit you ...
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| how much cardio to do | 6/3/2009 |
Q: I like to lift weights and I was wondering how many times a week should I be lifting weights? Also ...
A: Lifting weights depends on your experience on knowledge of exercises. At a minimum you should be ...
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| Lifting to lose fat and gain muscle | 5/2/2009 |
Q: Every weightlifting source I can find tells how some skinny 98 pound weakling can bulk up through ...
A: That is hard for me to guess without having you do a metabolic test. My guess would be it would be ...
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| stuck on benchpress | 5/1/2009 |
Q: 31 year old male 5-10,202 pounds. Been stuck at 175 on benchpress for 3 months. is this normal? I ...
A: Sometimes you reach a plateau, but there are several ways to break it: 1. You need to change your ...
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| Weight training | 4/7/2009 |
Q: I am 20 years old and I have never done weight training in my life. Recently I bought a weight bench ...
A: There are different ways of doing a combo shoulder raise. How I do it to my clients is start with a ...
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| Weight training | 4/6/2009 |
Q: I am 20 years old and I have never done weight training in my life. Recently I bought a weight bench ...
A: If you are going to do all those exercises in one workout then do them every other day so that you ...
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| To much time in the gym? | 2/25/2009 |
Q: I'm a 26 year old male and I have been in and out of the gym since high school. Just out of ...
A: Jake, these are good questions so let me try my best to answer. First, lifting 5 days in a row ...
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| arm excercise rountine | 2/25/2009 |
Q: kessler, i am trying to increase the size of my arms and strength. my question is, i can do 3 set ...
A: Doing arm exercises is a small piece of the puzzle. You will develop your bicep size by also ...
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| What kind of weight training to do? | 2/24/2009 |
Q: I want to do weight training and build a good body. My age is 30, height 5'11" and I weigh 183 ...
A: I'm not going to lie, it will be tougher to try and achieve what you want to achieve, but it is ...
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| bench press problem | 2/24/2009 |
Q: hey ive been training myself for boxing for a few months now but before i compete i want to get my ...
A: With the bench press, first you want to make sure that you are doing the technique correctly. ...
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| Post Season Wrestling Questions | 2/18/2009 |
Q: I finished a relatively successful wrestling season as a heavyweight and generally my strength and ...
A: Gordon, These are some pretty in-depth workout programs. I think that they might be a little too ...
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| Injury Prevention - Shoulder press/pull | 2/17/2009 |
Q: Hey, I know you need to balance your pressing with your pulling. Overhead pressing should be ...
A: No, keep doing the chin-ups and pullups because they work your back muscles and the backs opposing ...
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| bodybuilding | 2/11/2009 |
Q: hey adam i am an 18 year old senior in high school and for the last few months i have been hitting ...
A: Casey, are you sure that your gut is increasing? Are the pants feeling tighter or did you do some ...
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| My shakes | 2/4/2009 |
Q: but i am taking a very gross protein shake called "Lean Dessert* Protein". I gained 20 pounds in the ...
A: James, my question would be to you, is what else did you eat? Did you add other foods or more food ...
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| Arms go where?? | 2/3/2009 |
Q: First off, thank you very much for the service, and second, I did check your download before asking, ...
A: I didn't know what a power tower was so I googled it. Once I saw the machine, I knew what it was, ...
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| Switching routines | 1/15/2009 |
Q: I've been doing full body workouts for almost 5 months now and I could see some good gains. My ...
A: It depends on if you have switched up your full body routine or if you are doing the same one right ...
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| getting into the navy/ weight loss | 1/15/2009 |
Q: Im trying to lose 50 pounds or more so i can get into the navy, i just got a gym membership recently ...
A: Alright, you have several things to do. Exercise is the first thing and that is good you are doing ...
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| Spending time in the weight room | 1/14/2009 |
Q: Hey Adam. I am kind of confused. I have had many people tell me not to spend no longer than 60 ...
A: I don't necessarily know if that is the reason, but the rate of return on what you are putting into ...
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| body building | 1/14/2009 |
Q: I am 21 years old and have a regular work out/lifting schedule everyday, but it is just something ...
A: I will give you the honest truth about what you are attempting. First off you will have to dedicate ...
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| moving up weight/protein. | 1/13/2009 |
Q: i'm 17 years old and have been working out for about a year now. just this september i started going ...
A: Working the chest with dumbbells is a little different feel because the weights are on each body ...
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| core | 1/8/2009 |
Q: hey, im a fourteen year old girl and im hoping to make my varsity high school soccer team. I have 9% ...
A: Monica, I'm sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. I missed this question earlier. I wouldn't work ...
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| Losing weight and gaining speed for the spring season | 1/7/2009 |
Q: I'm sixteen year old who is about 237 pounds. I have been losing weight rapidly, but I want to lose ...
A: Gordon it is going to be tough to gain the speed while participating in wrestling. I think your ...
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| Weight Loss and Mucsle Gain | 12/9/2008 |
Q: my name is John I am currently about 240lbs and a hieght of 6'1. I would like to get to the low ...
A: John, the first thing you have to address is your nutrition before we even take supplements. You ...
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| weight gainers | 12/2/2008 |
Q: i was just wondering i am using this weight gain product called iso mass xtreme gainer (not that it ...
A: It doesn't really matter what type of weight gainer you use, the dropping of your body fat will ...
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| Warm-up routine... | 12/2/2008 |
Q: and thank you for the service, it's very appreciated. I have recently began exercising, although ...
A: Drew, I always have my clients warm-up for 5 minutes whether it be walking on a treadmill, doing ...
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| Bill Phillips Body For Life program | 11/11/2008 |
Q: Are you familiar with Bill Phillips' Body For Life program? Would you recommend it? Does it works? ...
A: If you follow what it says to do, you should see results. I have had clients that have followed it ...
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| i need help about going to the gym | 11/6/2008 |
Q: when i go to the gym my ankle and nee joins hurt a lot my arms are starting to hurt a bit. i think ...
A: My first assumption would be are you doing the exercises correctly? A lot of times people don't ...
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| about my height growth | 11/5/2008 |
Q: sir, m 16 and my height iz 5'10....i have joined jyu frm last 3 months ...bt i am scared weather it ...
A: Honestly, there aren't any exercises out there specifically to improve height. That is in your ...
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| human mechanical advantage | 11/4/2008 |
Q: i've got a friend (chris) who is a bit of a doughnut and he said i should be doing much bigger ...
A: You kinda both are right. I'm a taller person and think that smaller individuals do have a ...
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| about my height growth | 11/4/2008 |
Q: sir, m 16 and my height iz 5'10....i have joined jyu frm last 3 months ...bt i am scared weather it ...
A: This is a common concern for many people. Do not worry about strength training stunting your ...
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| fibromyalgia and weight lifting | 10/28/2008 |
Q: I have had Fibromyalgia for 3 yrs. I use to weight lift regularly. I am very frustrated because I ...
A: I apologize for not getting back sooner to you, but my admin had deleted this message thinking it ...
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| junk food and training | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I just wanna ask this question out of curiosity I wonder why you cannot eat food like pizza, ...
A: It is not so much the amount of calories but the type of calories. Hamburgers and pizza are usually ...
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| chest | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I want to get my chest more muscular by workingout without weights. What can I do? Do pushups help? ...
A: Emil, you will want to do some bodyweight exercises which would primarily be push-ups if you want to ...
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| Help | 10/15/2008 |
Q: I am trying to lose about 14lbs of body fat and replacing that with at least tenlbs of lean muscle. ...
A: This is a very attainable goal to reach in about 4 months. The most important part will be your ...
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| Arm Weakness | 9/30/2008 |
Q: 41 year old female. I started working out with a trainer about 6 weeks ago. My right arm is ...
A: Oh well that changes my answer a little bit. I would still get it checked out but having your arm ...
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| Arm Weakness | 9/30/2008 |
Q: 41 year old female. I started working out with a trainer about 6 weeks ago. My right arm is ...
A: Susan, if you were my client, I would be asking you these questions. How long has this been ...
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| growth plates and weight lifting. | 9/19/2008 |
Q: Adam, Hope your fine and doing well. Thank you for being on this site to help ordinary people. ...
A: This is a common myth and a question that many people have. I agree with the answer given to a ...
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| Fitness Question | 9/18/2008 |
Q: I understand the importance of resting muscles in order for muscle to repair and grow. My split is ...
A: At first you might have an issue if you are just starting lifting with soreness, but other than that ...
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| weightlifting | 9/14/2008 |
Q: i m 22 years old 5'6 height and my weight is 46kg. i hav take som mass gainer but their is no ...
A: A lot of times people are thinking they are getting the calories they need to gain muscle but in ...
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| hyperextension | 9/9/2008 |
Q: i was taking martial arts class in the summer and for warmup we did a hyperextension-esque ...
A: I don't think it is a hyperextension, but it can still work your lower back. It sounds similar to a ...
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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: If you want something simple, I would get peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. You get protein and ...
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| Middle Age Health | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I am 43 years old. I am 6'3" and weigh 247lbs. My job is physically demanding and is outdoors ...
A: Thomas, I think you are on the right track. Here are a couple things you can add to you routine. ...
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| exercise routine | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I would like to focus on compound exercises because they are the most time efficient. In addition, I ...
A: Matthew, I will try and give you as much direction as possible. I would split it in an upper and ...
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| how to mantain | 8/27/2008 |
Q: I'm am 5'10" 150lb six percent body fat. I'm sixteen years old and I workout two to three hours a ...
A: Bob, the formula that I work with (that I got from a registered dietician) states to maintain body ...
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| Toneing Chest | 8/22/2008 |
Q: hope you can answer my question. I thought I had the manboob condition called Gynecomastia, so ...
A: Ernie, I would get to a gym and start doing a total body workout. It seems to me that you have body ...
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| back | 8/22/2008 |
Q: i was watching the olympics and that phelps guy sure can swim. i also noticed that all those ...
A: That is a thought that you could do, but you might get the shape you want by doing pull ups or an ...
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| workouts | 8/22/2008 |
Q: i've only started working out recently. i've got a full body workout prepared but i never have ...
A: David, You could set it up several different ways, just know that on days you are doing upper body, ...
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| Weight loss/toning | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I have a weight loss/body toning problem that I am hoping you can give me some feedback on. I have ...
A: Natalie, I don't mind your question at all. It is a very specific question that hopefully I can ...
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| Heart Rate During Weight Training | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I read your PDF first and my question was not addressed. I typically wear a heart rate monitor when ...
A: Heather, I appreciate you downloading the file. Hopefully, you can refer back to it with other ...
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| tips on personal training | 8/13/2008 |
Q: I myself am a personal trainer but i don't have any degree or certificate. But i surely have a good ...
A: I feel that you can be a great trainer and you don't necessarily have to get a degree if you already ...
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| weight gain and muscle size during cross country | 8/12/2008 |
Q: Adam, I am going into my senior year of high school and would like to have pretty solid body with ...
A: Casey, it is going to be tough to put on the muscle I think you desire and be effective at cross ...
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| weights | 8/8/2008 |
Q: hey Adam I'm 22yrs 110kg and fairly strong and fit but put on weight easy i broke my leg in a rugby ...
A: I would vary the routine by focusing on one muscle group one day and other muscle groups the next ...
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| Endurance | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I've been lifting for about a year and a half and I've noticed that for one I've hit a stump. Two, ...
A: From what you are telling me I can make some assumptions, but I wouldn't know for sure unless I ...
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| Straining Pecks | 8/5/2008 |
Q: Whilst i was doing barbell curls i strained my right pecks muscle and thus i aggravated it as i kept ...
A: You might want to rest it a couple weeks to see how your chest responds to it. If it doesn't get ...
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| chest fat | 7/31/2008 |
Q: i am just curious how i can effectively loose chest fat and get more muscle definitions. i ave been ...
A: I would be patient. The one thing you will need to do is make sure your diet is a healthy diet. ...
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| Weight Gain | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I am underweight and would like to put weight on, preferably muscle, tho fat will do right now I am ...
A: Yes, I personally recommend the products. I use them on myself and my family and enjoy the results ...
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| Weight Gain | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I am underweight and would like to put weight on, preferably muscle, tho fat will do right now I am ...
A: Dave, then I hope you don't get upset when I tell you about the products I use. Even though, I will ...
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| muscle reduction | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I'm 16 and I used to ride around a lot on my BMX which caused me to get large muscles in my lower ...
A: It is tough to reduce the size of the calves because everybody uses them everyday when we walk, run, ...
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| V-shaped ab muscle | 7/29/2008 |
Q: Kessler, What is the name of this triangular muscle on the bottom abs of men that virtually all ...
A: The picture didn't really come out, but I think I know what you are talking about. It is the rectus ...
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| weightlifting/bodybuilding | 7/25/2008 |
Q: i noticed that after my very first workout, i was sore and i was happy that i worked hard. after i ...
A: When you first work out, yes, you will be sore, but once your body gets used to the routine, you ...
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| weights | 7/18/2008 |
Q: "hey! i know u have probably have this question a lot of time but does weights for a 15 yo stunt ...
A: There has been absolutely no evidence whatsoever that suggests weightlifting will stunt one's ...
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| gassed early, strong later | 7/18/2008 |
Q: I am training for pro beach volleyball. I train three to four times a week for three hours and ...
A: That is odd, but it sounds like to me your overall muscle endurance is pretty good, but your ...
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| bulking/cutting | 7/17/2008 |
Q: i have been in the bulking phase for a few months. im in iraq and scheduled to go home in 3 months. ...
A: Sounds like a good enough plan. A couple minor suggestions I have: 1. Drink a lot of water. If ...
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| Core Strength | 7/16/2008 |
Q: I am a 20 yr old male and have been having persistent pain in my back for a number of months, I play ...
A: Core strengthening seems to be the cure-all answer for a lot of things these days. I don't know the ...
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| I have described everything in details what I am really concerned about | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I have been trying to find out what works for me best. But, the more I read books the more I got ...
A: Alright, I can understand how that can be confusing so let me help you. There are certain things ...
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| powerlifting | 7/10/2008 |
Q: I have a question about the number of times you should work out a week. I really have never stuck to ...
A: There are some trains of thought out there that say you can make gains lifting once a week. You ...
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| I have described everything in details what I am really concerned about | 7/9/2008 |
Q: I have been trying to find out what works for me best. But, the more I read books the more I got ...
A: I will try and help you out as best I can. 1. I don't see any problem for training in the morning ...
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| Elbow Arthritis | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I am 45 years old (UK based) and been involved in sport most of my life. I have arthritis (with ...
A: I would make sure you have a thorough warm-up to get the blood flowing throughout your muscles ...
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| Low Carb Diet | 7/2/2008 |
Q: I work out very intense about 5 times a week and run 2 miles a day 5 times a week. I have been on ...
A: One, I would be patient. Even though you haven't done anything in three days, it doesn't mean that ...
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| My workout. | 6/26/2008 |
Q: Jerry. I think it's very worthy of respect that you take the time to do so. I've just started ...
A: There are many ways to do exercise programs. There are also many different machines at the gym. ...
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| Muscle building/Exercise | 6/26/2008 |
Q: im 17, used to drink lots of beer, got fat not too overweight though, decided to lose weight/tone ...
A: 17 and you used to drink lots of beer?? Wow! They're starting younger and younger. There is a ...
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| training | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I am training for a 62 mile bike-a-thon. I am 52 years old and ride 3 days a week - Sat. 24 miles, ...
A: Riding for a bike-a-thon besides your training food is really a big key. The majority of your foods ...
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| bicep training | 6/25/2008 |
Q: Adam Kessler i stopped going to the gym because i got a job and i am too busy to go to the gym ...
A: You can still build your your muscles the way you want, but you need to make sure you have a decent ...
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| how to separate my workout? | 6/20/2008 |
Q: If I were to separate my workout into 4 days, 2 days for upper body, 2 days for lower body, how ...
A: I used to do that myself, but you learn that when you are exercising your bigger muscle groups the ...
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| how to separate my workout? | 6/19/2008 |
Q: If I were to separate my workout into 4 days, 2 days for upper body, 2 days for lower body, how ...
A: Tiya, Your split up seems fine. There are many different ways of going about this workout. ...
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| bycycling | 6/18/2008 |
Q: I am 30 and in decent health and am considering riding bike to work 16 miles each trip. I have read ...
A: That is something I have never heard before, but I'm not saying it couldn't be true. I'm not into ...
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| increasing muscle mass in older men | 6/17/2008 |
Q: I am a fifty year old male 165 lbs. I am lifting five times a week. a different area ea. time for ...
A: I think you are doing it right there. The calories is the biggest thing I look at. Are you eating ...
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| Exercise drawbacks | 6/13/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if high-intensity exercise is really better for you than low-intensity? It seems ...
A: Dave, I read those same stories, but I'm also in the trenches with people of all ages, pushing them ...
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| 100m sprint | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I was just wondering, Is there anything in particular (i.e change diet, exorcise differently ect) to ...
A: If this is a key 100M sprint, if you aren't lifting currently, then I don't know if this is the time ...
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| pain after workout | 6/12/2008 |
Q: my name is joe . I just recently started to work out at the gym with a friend, We are lifting ...
A: Joe, you probably just worked yourself a little too hard that first day and getting as sore as you ...
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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: Were you pitching with both arms for a major league team? Just kidding. I've never seen where both ...
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| getting frustrated with the results i am seeing... | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I have always been pretty fit and always ate healthy, but I recently started hitting the gym 4 ...
A: I'm not a big fan of muscle milk because of the extra fat that is in it, but I did hear that they ...
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| getting frustrated with the results i am seeing... | 6/10/2008 |
Q: I have always been pretty fit and always ate healthy, but I recently started hitting the gym 4 ...
A: Danielle, There is probably something that isn't going right, but I can only make some suggestions ...
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| hi | 5/31/2008 |
Q: i was training shoulder training when i heared sound from my wrist with large pain in the side of ...
A: I apologize, but I can't quite figure out what your injury is because of the way you worded it. My ...
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| tests and methods | 5/23/2008 |
Q: i m a new young personal trainer , need an advice ;i have a 14 yrs old boy , 120 pounds ,resting ...
A: From a fitness standpoint, I wouldn't test him really on how strong he is, but what his range of ...
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| jump rope | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I recently started jump roping for weight loss and two weeks after, I noticed a difference. All of a ...
A: Claudia, jump roping could cause them to ache, especially if you haven't been doing it for awhile. ...
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| toneing | 5/20/2008 |
Q: i am a 15 year old male and i have very big legs and have "man boobs". do u know any excercises that ...
A: Steve, you have to do a couple things and the thing I would start with would be your eating habits. ...
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| Protein supplements | 5/16/2008 |
Q: Are there any side effects of using protein supplements? I used to work out but I never used any ...
A: Don't lump a protein supplement (a good one) with a lot of the supplements out there. If it is a ...
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| Speed And Agility | 5/15/2008 |
Q: Hey Adam, my names luke im 16 and play middle linebacker on my high school football team. I just ...
A: Luke, These are general pointers. You have to be consistent. Whatever you decide to do stick with ...
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| body shapeing | 5/15/2008 |
Q: over the last 2 years i have gained about 15+ pounds, due mostly not being able to get to the gym ...
A: If you can't get to the gym and workout, then you have to control this in other weighs. Mainly, you ...
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| Exercise and Body Changes | 5/15/2008 |
Q: I have an odd situation that the personal trainer at our fitness club couldn't answer. I am a 41 ...
A: Josie, that is something I haven't heard of before, or maybe I'm not quite understanding what is ...
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| general toning | 5/14/2008 |
Q: Adam, I'm a 41 yr old man. I'm by no means heavy (5'11 about 186). I'm also by no means in good ...
A: Harrison, I know this isn't what you are looking for, but I cannot give exercise routines over this ...
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| Weight gain | 5/13/2008 |
Q: I'm 19 years old and weigh 145 pounds. I spent all of last year doing mostly aerobic / some ...
A: Greg, I was once in your shoes. If you want to put on some serious muscle, there are two things you ...
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| getting fit | 5/9/2008 |
Q: i am 5'2" and 175lbs. i want to lose like 40lbs of fat and i want to become muscular as much as ...
A: Heather, I wish I could be more specific but in this forum, I really can't. I don't know anything ...
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| getting fit | 5/9/2008 |
Q: i am 5'2" and 175lbs. i want to lose like 40lbs of fat and i want to become muscular as much as ...
A: Heather, I can give you some guidelines, but I can't really provide any routines in this format. I ...
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| Sore Muscles & Toning | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I havn't worked out in several months. Work and family have made it really hard, but FINALLY my work ...
A: The soreness sucks, but having not worked out for awhile, it was going to happen no matter how easy ...
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| supplements | 4/23/2008 |
Q: what should i take i am trying to lose weight and gain muscle
A: Understand that the first thing you have to do is to change your eating habits around and start ...
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| help | 4/18/2008 |
Q: Iam 71 years old and am relatively unfit. I weigh 114 pounds with a 23% body fat. I have a blocked ...
A: Irene, I commend you for wanting to take control of your health. It doesn't matter what age you do ...
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| Workout routine | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I have created a workout routine that is based aroun improving functional strength (through neural ...
A: It seems like you have everything covered, from muscle groups to core to the sprint training. If ...
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| Weightlifting ... | 4/13/2008 |
Q: Hey i'm a 15 years old male. I play Basketball and i lift weights several times a week. i would like ...
A: I'll address your questions one at a time. There is no evidence that suggests weightlifting stunts ...
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| work on Deltoids but not Trapezius | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I really don't know much about muscle building, so you might find this a stupid question. But i'd ...
A: Joleen, there will very minimal chance that your traps will develop the mass that will worry you. ...
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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: You could have the whey protein after your workouts or inbetween meals if you need to sneak in some ...
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| Quadricep transformation | 4/11/2008 |
Q: I am 28 yo female, and played soccer throughout youth to age 18. My quadriceps developed into very ...
A: Kristin, I get asked this question often and I don't really know if there is a tried or true formula ...
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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: I am not familiar with Exform, so my suggestion would be to follow the recommendations that is given ...
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| Protien Shake suggestion | 4/1/2008 |
Q: My fiance is looking to gain muscle but not weight can you recommend a protein shake we can buy?
A: A protein shake alone isn't going to necessarily make anyone gain weight. It is what you are eating ...
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| weightlifting | 4/1/2008 |
Q: I am 17 years old and i have been lifting for about a month. I have been taking amplified creatine ...
A: There have been no findings that creatine is harmful to you. As long as you take it the way the ...
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| get into shape | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I'm 21, 5'3", and almost 140lbs. My husband and I are talking about trying to get pregnant sometime ...
A: Andie, I can't give you a specific workout plan to lose weight, but I can give you some guidelines. ...
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| Pectoral exercises | 3/7/2008 |
Q: I would like to know what is (are) the best exercises to draw the line between the two pectorals. ...
A: Keenan, I would do bench press and incline press, but mix in some dumbbell work for both of those ...
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| lower pecs and abs | 3/6/2008 |
Q: Adam, what are some workouts that I can do to work my lower pecs BESDIES the decline bench press? ...
A: Jamie, the lower pecs are such a small area to focus on, a lot of times you hit them with your ...
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| 2.5 squat body weight ratio exceeded? | 3/5/2008 |
Q: i think i can squat more than 2.5. I have been working out for a year, and ive always been really ...
A: Obviously throwing a lot of weight on your exercises has no effect on their size because you are ...
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| Cellulite/Weight loss after 30 | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I have never really worked out ecxept after having my daughter at age 21 and I bounced back really ...
A: Safely, an individual can lose about 1 to 2 pounds of fat a week (sorry I don't know the conversion ...
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| Cellulite/Weight loss after 30 | 3/5/2008 |
Q: I have never really worked out ecxept after having my daughter at age 21 and I bounced back really ...
A: Sarah, you CAN get rid of the cellulite, but you will have to take action sooner rather than later. ...
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| 2.5 squat body weight ratio exceeded? | 3/4/2008 |
Q: i think i can squat more than 2.5. I have been working out for a year, and ive always been really ...
A: Know you are correct, your squat has exceeded 2.5 times your bodyweight. This does mean you have ...
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| Weak forearms and shoulders | 3/4/2008 |
Q: I have been weight lifting for about 3.5 years now and have most recently started seeing significant ...
A: Alan, for your forearms, if you use straps for any exercises, then stop. Using straps might help ...
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| Heavy weight vs light weight | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I am a beginner in weight training, I have heard that if you want to add lean muscles to your body ...
A: It really boils down to how much food you eat and what you are eating. You need to continually push ...
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| Muscle gain? | 2/21/2008 |
Q: I am 16 years old and need to get stronger to be a starter for the football team next august.. right ...
A: Daniel, I don't recommend creatine to anyone under 18 and I'm not going to start now. What I will ...
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| Is it possible to bodybuild and play wide receiver also? | 2/19/2008 |
Q: I am a sophomore in college and I play wide receiver. I am into the bodybuilder look (rob sager is ...
A: Typically when guys get into bodybuilding developing a lot of size is involved. In your particular ...
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| Transformation,. . . | 2/15/2008 |
Q: Recently I have been deployed and I work out almost every day. I haven't got the stomach I want and ...
A: It sounds like you have some bodyfat issues. Working hard, but the bodyfat isn't coming off. ...
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| roll around waist | 2/12/2008 |
Q: I'm 68 and never have had a roll around my waist - now i have an l" roll of fat and skin around my ...
A: Barbara, If you currently aren't exercising and eating right then now is the time to start. Take ...
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| stoped gaining weight | 2/7/2008 |
Q: Another question,how many calories should i get in and what do you think of weight gainer,and how ...
A: I have done some research and there are all sorts of suggestions on how many calories you would need ...
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| PDF file helpful but one more question | 2/6/2008 |
Q: I'm a vegetarian so what could i use as a lean protein substitute?
A: I don't know what degree of vegetarian you are. If you can't have any lean meat or dairy products, ...
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| stopped gaining weight | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I just got back into working out regularly,him 34 ft starting weight 155 now 170 since august,allot ...
A: I think supplements can help weight gain, but I think ultimately they have very little to do with ...
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| Muscular thighs/quads | 2/5/2008 |
Q: This might be the opposite of what you do but I hope you can help. My name is Jenifer and I am a 21 ...
A: Alright, the first thing I have to address is that some people genetically might have bulkier legs. ...
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| Can I combine | 2/5/2008 |
Q: im just wondering if it is alright to mix weightlifting and bodybuilding exercises in just one ...
A: If you were to ask an Olympic weightlifter, I'm sure most would say no way. But I think there are ...
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| belly sticks out | 1/31/2008 |
Q: Adam I have lost 15 pounds with a combination of dieting,cardio,and weights. However,still have a ...
A: Bud, you have to be patient and continue what you are doing. You are on the right path, but ...
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| weightlifting | 1/30/2008 |
Q: what are the different benefits of power clean versus squat? Which gives you more benefits and in ...
A: It depends what your goals are really. But they are both good exercises. If one was more ...
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| Workout on Alternate days - is it effective? | 1/29/2008 |
Q: I have been working (hard) out for past two months. I have lost 5Kgs and I am in good shape now. I ...
A: There are so many different methods to achieve what you want to achieve. What your trainer has ...
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| bodyweight | 1/24/2008 |
Q: i'm too poor to afford the gym or any real equipment (like constantly changing dumbells) so i was ...
A: Bodyweight exercises can be very challenging and very effective for certain individuals. I think if ...
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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: It is going to be tough, but you are going to have to do some bodyweight exercises. This is going ...
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| night shift | 1/23/2008 |
Q: i work the night shift from 11-7.. i use to work out before work but found i got very tired near the ...
A: I would try it out and see if it works out better for you. When I talk with clients about fitting ...
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| in season training?? | 1/18/2008 |
Q: I have a question about in season training. I play college bsaketball, however I am not a ...
A: Whether you were a starter or deep on the bench, I would always recommend doing in-season strength ...
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| pro athlete injuries | 1/15/2008 |
Q: Reading about "Shaq," the basketball player, got me thinking about this one. Injuries in pro sports. ...
A: You would think that that would be the case and with some athletes it is. Jerry Rice and Karl ...
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| Thin arms | 1/12/2008 |
Q: I am a 18 year old male who have been working out in the gym for about a year. My question is how ...
A: When a lot of people work on arms, they automatically focus on the biceps. In actuality, your ...
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| weight lifting | 1/9/2008 |
Q: I have daughter that is almost 13 and we been working on weight lifting help increase speed and ...
A: You will find people on both sides of the fence on this topic. When to lift weights? How heavy? ...
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| opposing muscle workouts | 12/19/2007 |
Q: Can you please give me some opposing muscle workouts for the upper body and the lower body?
A: Ashley, The muscles that are opposing on your legs are your quadriceps and your hamstrings. Squats ...
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| youth supplements | 12/17/2007 |
Q: My son is 12 years old and has been playing football since age 7. He plays def tackle but is hoping ...
A: As far as growth and recovery, I probably wouldn't look into creatine or any other supplement at ...
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| Personal Fitness Trainer Job...? | 12/16/2007 |
Q: I am wondering what sort of courses I should take once I've got my personal fitness trainer diploma ...
A: I don't think being Canadian makes any difference either way. If you are going to college, I would ...
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| how often | 12/15/2007 |
Q: I'm begginer in bodybuilding (only 3 weeks by now), 29 years old male, and I was wondering how many ...
A: If you are a beginner to weightlifting, I would start off doing three times a week. Eventually, ...
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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: Currently, there aren't any colleges that have degrees in personal training. I had heard that ...
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| food eating | 12/13/2007 |
Q: im Adam the freshmen thats aksed about gaining weight and you told em about eating 5 to 6 times do ...
A: You need to eat a protein (chicken, fish, tuna, lean meat), a good carbohydrate (100% whole wheat ...
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| bodybuilding supplements | 12/12/2007 |
Q: My Name is Adam im a freshmen and I play football. Its the offseason right now and this is when i ...
A: Being a freshman, I will ask you what I ask all my high school clients, "what is your eating like?" ...
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| Weight Loss | 12/12/2007 |
Q: Im a male about 6'1 400lbs, started doing some aerobic tape and weightlifting. But alternating each ...
A: I commend you for taking control of the situation and getting the weight loss started. This is ...
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| USA Weightlifting and Supplements | 12/11/2007 |
Q: Kessler, My name is Eric Fong. I have recently started conditioning for competitive olympic ...
A: If you are looking for creatine, then just look for a pure brand creatine monohydrate. Look at ...
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| BRUCE LEE HIGH AND LOW REP | 12/11/2007 |
Q: I M 16 AND HALF. 175 POUNDS AND 6 FEET TALL. I DNT WANT TO BE LIKE ARNOLD OR THE LIKES. I AM ...
A: You are going to have loose skin when you get older whether you weight train or not. That is what ...
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| Weight lifting | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I have started lifting weights from last couple of months. I am currently lifting 50 pounds. I do ...
A: I would try to up your sets to 3 sets. You could do 8 to 12 reps. I would make sure that you squat ...
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| BRUCE LEE HIGH AND LOW REP | 12/10/2007 |
Q: I M 16 AND HALF. 175 POUNDS AND 6 FEET TALL. I DNT WANT TO BE LIKE ARNOLD OR THE LIKES. I AM ...
A: Your muscles are bulking up probably because you are a growing young man. Your body is still ...
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| Can I change the shape of my legs/knees with exercise alone or is surgery the way? | 12/8/2007 |
Q: I am a physically fit 38yr female. for the past 10 years I have enjoyed weight training and have ...
A: This is a question that I also receive from a lot of my clients. Here is the answer. First, women ...
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| Can I change the shape of my legs/knees with exercise alone or is surgery the way? | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I am a physically fit 38yr female. for the past 10 years I have enjoyed weight training and have ...
A: This is a similar question that I get from my clients and I pose them one back. Usually, fat ...
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| 40 Time | 12/6/2007 |
Q: Adam, I currently am powerlifting for my high school, but next year I'll transfer to the JV/Varsity ...
A: Kyle, Well for starters, you want to keep lifting. A strong athlete will be a fast athlete. If ...
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| Persistant Shoulder Pain | 12/5/2007 |
Q: I have been doing some form of weight training ever since my teens, and would like to think I have ...
A: Unfortunately, my specialty is not in injuries. Usually, when I encounter clients who have injuries ...
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| Training Split | 12/4/2007 |
Q: Adam, Thanks for your time. I have a question concerning training splits. To give you a little ...
A: Steve, great question! You always hear people suggesting to do back/bis and chest/tris because the ...
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| Over all fitness | 12/3/2007 |
Q: Im trying to lose some weight. I know it seems horribably typical to hear a 16 year old say this but ...
A: Joe, my guess is that you don't need to restrict your calories, but change what you are putting in ...
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| Muscle mass | 12/3/2007 |
Q: ive been going to the gym for 4 months now and ive hardly seen any results. As the rugby season is ...
A: Alex, It is an easy solution, but you must be disciplined to implement the strategy. Essentially, ...
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| muscle gain | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I'm 27 years old and been weight training for about 6months. i train all the muscle groups over a ...
A: You very well could be a hard gainer. I'm sure you do eat a lot but people that are hard gainers ...
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| protein | 11/29/2007 |
Q: i was wondering how much protein should i be consuming in a day to gain muscle mass? i am a teenager ...
A: A conservative guideline would be to consume .8 grams of protein per body pound. So multiply .8 by ...
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| increase of muscle mass | 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: Alright, there are many directions I could take this but I will try to keep it simple. As far as ...
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| Unbalanced Strength | 11/25/2007 |
Q: I've been working out on a regular basis for awhile now and my left pectoral muscle cant handle as ...
A: The best thing you can do is to use dumbbells. When you use a bar for your exercises, the weight is ...
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| teen weight training | 11/16/2007 |
Q: I have a fourteen yr. old daughter that would like to improve her strength and speed for basketball. ...
A: It would depend on the physical maturity of your daughter to determine how intense you can go with ...
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| Football Offseason Workouts | 11/13/2007 |
Q: My Senior season of football at Baxter Springs is approaching and I really need to put on some ...
A: I can't give you a specific workout to do, but I can give some recommendations to help design your ...
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| 40 time | 11/7/2007 |
Q: Adam, So I am currently a senior on my schools varsity football team, I am a free safety and i run a ...
A: There are a lot of methods that can help out, but I don't know much about you so I can only give you ...
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| Muscle Gain... | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I am 16 years old and I feel like everyone is bigger than me in my grade. I loved playing Pee-Wee ...
A: Zack, one thing I realized (and I'm being honest here) is that some people will be in the best shape ...
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| Weight Training | 11/6/2007 |
Q: I am 18 years old and i workout once or twice a day..i also smoke about 3 cigerettes a day and i'm ...
A: I'm not going to get into all the other health concerns that smoking cigarettes presents. You are ...
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| Treadmill or Elliptical | 11/4/2007 |
Q: I am in my sixties and looking for an exercise method of weight maintenance. I had pretty much ...
A: I agree that the elliptical machines put less stress on the joints, that doesn't necessarily mean ...
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| Can't lose weight when working out | 11/3/2007 |
Q: I just had a baby about a year and a half ago and have decided to get back into shape. I'm 5'0 and ...
A: I'm not that familiar with the P90X, but the weight you are losing is probably muscle because you ...
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| Correct method | 11/2/2007 |
Q: My goal in weight training is to get a toned look. Not big and bulky. I got a local fitness ...
A: It seems to be a very sound program. You have an exercise for just about each muscle group. The ...
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| Supplements | 10/30/2007 |
Q: I would like to know if amino acids can cause additional weight gain . And what your opinion on the ...
A: Amino acids are the building blocks of protein. If you are stuck in a rut and can't seem to break ...
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| protein build up products | 10/29/2007 |
Q: My son is nearly 17yrs old, is training in the gymn, would like to know which protein products you ...
A: Sharon, the first thing I would do is make sure he is eating a lot of food throughout the day. ...
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| weightlifting | 10/24/2007 |
Q: I have a question about my weightlifting routine. I know I want to do squats, bench press, incline ...
A: If you are looking at gaining the most complete strength then I would do the clean and jerk along ...
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| Defining | 10/23/2007 |
Q: I have been lifting weights for a while now and my main goal is to develope a chest and have bigger ...
A: Mike, I think it is great that you are starting on a workout routine. Since you are just starting ...
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| uneven pectoral development | 10/23/2007 |
Q: Mr. Kessler, I weight train regularly, but I believe I may have used improper form on my bench press ...
A: If one side is more developed than the other, and you are a younger individual (teenager), the ...
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| Calf and Ab buulding | 10/22/2007 |
Q: Hey I know you've probably had a lot of types like me asking the same question, so I'm sorry for ...
A: Being bigger doesn't necessarily mean stronger. Most of the time it does, but there have been ...
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| Calf and Ab buulding | 10/20/2007 |
Q: Hey I know you've probably had a lot of types like me asking the same question, so I'm sorry for ...
A: Cross country runners generally don't have big muscles because they burn so much energy running. ...
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| Getting in shape at 63 | 10/19/2007 |
Q: I'm a young 63. 140 lbs. 5'6 ". I've been training for 3 months...35 min. on treadmill...half-hour ...
A: Rosemarie, I commend you for starting a workout program and age is absolutely not a reason for the ...
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| power to weight ratio | 10/16/2007 |
Q: i noticed that some people can develop very strong arms with out gaining much muscle, such as some ...
A: I understand what your saying, but from my point of view you might not need to gain that much ...
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| power to weight ratio | 10/15/2007 |
Q: i noticed that some people can develop very strong arms with out gaining much muscle, such as some ...
A: I have seen skinny poweful legs, but I think those individuals were usually genetic freaks. ...
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| football and weightlifting | 10/15/2007 |
Q: My son has been playing football for over 5 years until this past season. He has also played ...
A: Jimmy, I can help you out a little bit, but I can't be super specific given the forum we are in. I ...
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| wokout routine | 10/11/2007 |
Q: hey adam. i have a question concerning my workout routine. my routine consists of a four day cycle. ...
A: There are several ways you could do this: One would be to make sure you are eating plenty of ...
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| Getting back in shape | 10/10/2007 |
Q: I need to know how to build my endurance back up. Im out of shape and not obese. Im 5'10 and weigh ...
A: John, you would be amazed at how quickly we can lose our stamina as we get older if we continue to ...
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| Abdominals | 10/9/2007 |
Q: Kessler, I am 20 years old and have been lifting weights, eating right, and running for about a year ...
A: William, you are probably at the point where you are a healthy guy. Your bodyfat is reasonable, but ...
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| LEG SIZE | 10/9/2007 |
Q: Adam, I am a US Soldier and have worked out consistently for over 4 years. My upper body had ...
A: Legs are tough to gain size regardless if you are doing a lot of running or not. The upper body has ...
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| "How to lose body fat,and gain a little more muscle | 10/8/2007 |
Q: Hey Adam,i would like to ask U a question about the subject.I used to weigh 243 and i dropped down ...
A: With what you have to work with, there are some things you can do. I would try to work out at least ...
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| Calf and Ab buulding | 10/8/2007 |
Q: Hey I know you've probably had a lot of types like me asking the same question, so I'm sorry for ...
A: It could be a combination of things why his calves are bigger than yours. It could be puberty. It ...
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| Pectoral Muscles | 10/7/2007 |
Q: I have very huge pectoral muscles which are not in proportion with my body and Im ver conscious ...
A: Are you working out for boxing or is boxing just something to do to stay in shape? If you are just ...
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| L5 disc extrusion | 10/6/2007 |
Q: Age 52 strenght trained since 37 . Not a big guy ave 185 5'8" chest was 44 waist 34 .tried to stay ...
A: Frank, I am no doctor so take this with a grain of salt. I believe that you can always come back to ...
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| Interval Cardio | 10/5/2007 |
Q: "When doing interval cardio, how long should each interval last and at what intensity? I currently ...
A: I would go maybe 25-30 minutes and stick with it for awhile. If after 4-6 weeks there has been no ...
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| Interval Cardio | 10/5/2007 |
Q: "When doing interval cardio, how long should each interval last and at what intensity? I currently ...
A: The beauty of interval training is that there is no set "right" way of doing them. You can make the ...
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| Pectoral Muscles | 10/5/2007 |
Q: I have very huge pectoral muscles which are not in proportion with my body and Im ver conscious ...
A: I don't know what you are doing currently with your exercise program that could lead me to make ...
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| weightloss | 10/3/2007 |
Q: no matter how much i try i won't loose weight i take good healthy diet like skim milk, egg, low ...
A: Weight training is any type of exercise that targets specific muscle groups. You can use an ...
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| weightloss | 10/2/2007 |
Q: no matter how much i try i won't loose weight i take good healthy diet like skim milk, egg, low ...
A: If I had to guess, I would say you are not eating enough and you aren't weight training. If you ...
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| swollen muscle | 9/24/2007 |
Q: I over worked and i ended up having a swollen muscle. The thing is that I managed to get rid of the ...
A: My advice would be to have a doctor check it out if you have any worries whatsoever. I'm not a ...
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| Cardio Exercise for Knee Arthritis | 9/23/2007 |
Q: I am in my late 30s and have arthritis in my knee, due in large part to a lot of marathon training ...
A: My experience with arthritics is that you can do what you can tolerate. I have people do a thorough ...
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| weightlifting | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I have a question about "how many times to workout on a particular exercise". If you do squats on ...
A: If you go once a week, you really need to blast the muscle that workout. When I was going once a ...
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| Tearing Muscle | 9/20/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me with the notion of 'tearing muscle'. I was told by a friend ...
A: I hope that your friend didn't actually mean tearing the muscle. Because that is a very painful ...
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| weight lifting | 9/17/2007 |
Q: I am 51, 5'8", 160 pounds and am very physically active (3 times a week weight lifting and 3 times a ...
A: You might have hit a peak, which everyone is bound to do at one time or another. As you get close ...
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| Training advice | 9/13/2007 |
Q: Hey Adam, I've been training since i was 12 and im now 15, i use to be very over weight at 88Kg at ...
A: Yes if you switch your hand position it would help your chest out. You also might want to consider ...
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| weightlifting for football | 9/12/2007 |
Q: wussup im in highschool im a senior im trying to play fullback i am about 170 lbs do you have any ...
A: My biggest suggestion with weightlifting to get you stronger and faster is you should have been ...
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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: It will take you exactly 125 days from now to get big. No I'm just kidding. I don't know how long ...
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| Dead Lift and Over Head Press | 9/8/2007 |
Q: Im really big into training for strength, currently 16 years old, deadlifting 160kg, overhead ...
A: If you don't want to spend that much time in the gym then those two exercises would possibly do it ...
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| weightlifting | 9/6/2007 |
Q: When you do clean and jerk for reps. At the end of the lift(when the weight is over their head). Do ...
A: Most of the time, when professionals are doing clean and jerks they are using bumper plates (rubber ...
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| weightlifting | 9/6/2007 |
Q: im 5ft 6 n my buddy is 6 ft n struggles i little bit harder then me in benchpress and his answer is ...
A: I feel there is some truth to that, but you will get short strength coaches who dispute it. But the ...
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| advice | 9/6/2007 |
Q: I HAVE BEEN SEEKING HELP WITH MY PROBLEM FROM A PRO FOR A WHILE NOW. I AM IN A WEIGHTLIFTING PROGRAM ...
A: Zach, I wish you had come to me before you started the Atkins Diet. I would have told you not to do ...
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| muscle mass | 9/3/2007 |
Q: i was a cheerleader for 7 years, a gymnast for 9 years and a weight lifter for about 2 years and i ...
A: Audrey, a lot of it is determined by genetics, then your activity level, what you are eating, etc. ...
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| workout routine | 9/3/2007 |
Q: How does this sound for a good overall workout? I thought about squats on mondays, then clean and ...
A: It all looks good, but I wouldn't split your bench and incline. Do them the same day. Even though ...
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| What to do with an asymetrical upper body? | 9/2/2007 |
Q: my upper body is quite unequal, my right shoulder is a little lower than my left one and my right ...
A: I would try to find someone who is an exercise physiologist or deals with physical therapy. It ...
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| PUMPING IRON 2 | 9/1/2007 |
Q: Would you please tell me what it means by "your a machine"? Thanks C Barwick ANSWER: I'm sure ...
A: There could be various explanations for that. Maybe you are doing different routines each workout. ...
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| Is a elliptical detrimental for a weightlifter? | 8/31/2007 |
Q: years ago a friend told me if I use cardiovascular machines (rowers, elliptical, etc), that it ...
A: Yes, but that also ties into how long they are doing the exercise. Rowers row for a long time. ...
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| Small Upper Body | 8/30/2007 |
Q: I have a rather small upper body compared to my lower body. I played hockey and soccer for all of ...
A: Without giving you a proper assessment, I can't tell you what specifically to do. If you want to ...
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| Is a elliptical detrimental for a weightlifter? | 8/30/2007 |
Q: years ago a friend told me if I use cardiovascular machines (rowers, elliptical, etc), that it ...
A: John, it really depends on how long you do your cardio for and how much you are eating throughout ...
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| weightlifting | 8/27/2007 |
Q: i want to build muscle for the sport rugby especially shoulders do you have any kind of excercise ...
A: I think you were asking about the weightlifting question and if it stunts your growth. If you are ...
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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: I'm sure different people have different meanings for it, but my assumption would be that it means ...
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| weightlifting | 8/25/2007 |
Q: say if a person starts weightlifting at 15 years old would he stop growing in height?
A: That is a very common question because of the popular myth out there that weightlifting stunts ...
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| muscle mass | 8/23/2007 |
Q: i am trying to get muscle mass but it seems the harder i try the less i get. i am a 5'9 155 pound ...
A: It could be a little bit of everything. A lot of people with your build seem to have a high ...
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| weightlifting | 8/21/2007 |
Q: What is the best rep and set range to get your strongest at clean and jerk?
A: Chris, Your rep range is going to be low, anywhere from 1-4. The set range is going to be high, ...
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| Stomach Fat & Abs | 8/17/2007 |
Q: I'm a very active 14 year old. I run around 4 miles each day and I weight train as well. Even though ...
A: If I had to guess, I would say that you probably aren't eating enough or the right foods. Teenagers ...
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| Calf Muscles | 8/16/2007 |
Q: I have recently started working out at a gym on a regular basis and have been wanting to achieve ...
A: Stephanie, It is very difficult to decrease just a particular bodypart without affecting your ...
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| weightlifting | 8/15/2007 |
Q: Which exercise is better for improving jumping? The clean and jerk or the power clean. I know there ...
A: Chris, that is a great question. The power clean itself would help you with your vertical, but ...
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| Arms | 8/14/2007 |
Q: My right arm is larger than my left (1 inch when flexed). How can I increase the size of my left arm ...
A: It isn't uncommon to see one side larger or stronger than the other. Sometimes it could be due to ...
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| Testosterone | 8/2/2007 |
Q: Does weightlifting affect testicle size at all. I have small testicles at 4cm long sometimes ...
A: Weightlifting and eating healthy is supposed to increase the testosterone all through your body. If ...
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| Running and building muscle mass | 8/1/2007 |
Q: I am a 18 year male who runs track and cross country. Initially I'm a sprinter so my goal is to ...
A: Ahmed, you can lose muscle if you are running those 6 mile running sessions each day. In one ...
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| increase calf bulk | 7/31/2007 |
Q: I am a 5 feet tall girl weighing 46 kg. I am satisfied with my weight except the fact that my calves ...
A: Hey, you are not alone. Many people want to build their calves up and have a very difficult time ...
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| stretch marks | 7/31/2007 |
Q: i have been working out for a year and have had tremendous gains but i have gotten stretch marks ...
A: Your options aren't many and none are very convenient. One option is to try and exfoliate the skin ...
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| cycling body | 7/30/2007 |
Q: I have been watching the tour de france.I used to run on a treadmill until my knees started acting ...
A: I'm sure it is a little bit genetics, but it is a lot of training. I worked with a high schooler ...
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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: No that isn't overtraining, but the other component is how many days you rest inbetween workout ...
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| weightlifting | 7/29/2007 |
Q: What are the benefits of squats and clean and jerks? Which would be more beneficial to focus on?
A: Chris, It all depends on what your goals are. I think squats are the king of the leg exercises. ...
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| Gain Muscle Mass Quickly | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I have been around the block and it seems that everyone wants to sell me a book or a program on how ...
A: Ryan, I don't know what your time frame is like, but you have to do everything about perfect to get ...
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| Pull-Ups/Shoulders | 7/27/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what's the best way to incorporate pull-ups/chinups into a workout routine, ...
A: Dave, Pull-ups are a great exercise but it is tough for some people to do. Here are a couple of my ...
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| Quick ab workout | 7/19/2007 |
Q: I am a 44 year-old woman who is 5' & 106 lbs. I do, however, have a pronounced belly. I've never ...
A: Lisa, you are going to hate my answer, but I haven't found that exercise. I have my clients do slow ...
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| Lower Arms | 7/18/2007 |
Q: Hey Adam, I was wondering if you knew any ways to help me make my wrists and forearms bigger or if ...
A: Your in luck. Any exercise that works the lats also hits your biceps because they play an ...
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| I would really appreciate your advice! | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I know I am asking more or less the same type of question you have heard a million times. All the ...
A: If the calories that you are getting is more than what you regularly consume, then you should gain ...
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| Lower Arms | 7/17/2007 |
Q: Hey Adam, I was wondering if you knew any ways to help me make my wrists and forearms bigger or if ...
A: Like a lot of your body parts, how much size you can get on your forearms is determined by your bone ...
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| I would really appreciate your advice! | 7/17/2007 |
Q: I know I am asking more or less the same type of question you have heard a million times. All the ...
A: The BMI is a rough guide. I may tell someone their BMI so they can be aware of it, but it can be ...
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| Activity | 7/13/2007 |
Q: Adam I recently turned 50. Up until recently I have been active playing soccer and hockey. I feel I ...
A: One suggestion that I tell all people who play recreational sports is if you want to continue to ...
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| The right program for work out? | 7/11/2007 |
Q: I'm about to sign up for a fitness club but after several advertises on TV that keep me worry that ...
A: Peter, I think there are some more questions I would have to know before I could really answer that. ...
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| sets and reps | 7/10/2007 |
Q: I am a 16 year old male and i have just started weight training with the aim to build more muscle ...
A: People who are just starting to weight train, I start them off the way you are going 3 sets of 10. ...
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| More Sore = More Gains? | 6/26/2007 |
Q: Adam, I am 33 and definitely a hardgainer. Most guys can put on muscle twice as fast as I can. ...
A: Most people don't allow 10 days rest inbetween training for different muscle groups. I think that ...
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| advice | 6/25/2007 |
Q: I weigh 194 pounds, 5'6" and will be 35 yrs in September. I want to bring my weight down to about ...
A: You need to plan your program on a three pronged attack: cardio, strength training, and nutrition. ...
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| weight lifting | 6/25/2007 |
Q: i've been training at the gym for several years but since several months ago, i've been unable to ...
A: Ultimately, we will find a weight that we just can't push past. If we were able to continue and see ...
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| my elbow | 6/22/2007 |
Q: Ok I have been lifting weights for about a year, and there has never been any problem. I worked out ...
A: Alex, you are not alone when it comes to having triceps issues. I have had them myself and I really ...
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| Staying focused | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I have been training on and off since January this year. I started to see results but I can't seem ...
A: Kryssie, maintaining motivation is one of the problems many people have, especially many of my ...
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| fat stomach | 6/19/2007 |
Q: What's the best exercise to get rid of a big belly?
A: Richard, there is no one exercise that will help reduce the size of your stomach. It is a ...
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| fat reduce | 6/19/2007 |
Q: how to loose weight and loose inches from stomach.
A: Ashish, you should download the free report under my profile, because it is laid out there. ...
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| Training | 6/13/2007 |
Q: Hey Adam. I am a 15 (almost 16) guy that is about 187 lb and 5' 8" and a half. My body fat % is ...
A: The only other thing I might change would be to have your reps of exercises (with the exception of ...
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| Push-ups | 6/13/2007 |
Q: I have two quick questions. I have been starting to do push-ups regularly as I would like to build ...
A: Push-ups hits the chest and is probably the best body weight exercise to do so. I would make sure ...
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| Training | 6/13/2007 |
Q: Hey Adam. I am a 15 (almost 16) guy that is about 187 lb and 5' 8" and a half. My body fat % is ...
A: You are on the right track but you need to tweak it. I don't know quite what "adequate results" ...
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| exersise | 6/12/2007 |
Q: how do you perform shrugs exersise?
A: Jerry, you could use a bar with weights or dumbbells. Either one is effective. Stand up and hold ...
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| quadriceps muscles | 6/7/2007 |
Q: My name is Juan and I am now 21 yrs old and throughout my teenage years I danced. I danced so much ...
A: Unfortunately, there is no short term fix to your problem. Like an individual who has fat there ...
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| Loose my muscles? | 6/7/2007 |
Q: hey i am a boy that has just turned 15, and im playing basketball - i hvae 3 questions: 1: i have ...
A: Yes you will lose some muscle if you stop lifting. If you can lift once a week, you will be able to ...
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| Chest | 5/30/2007 |
Q: How can I widen my chest area (horizontally & vertically) ? Cause I'm not fully satisfied : ( One ...
A: As far as eating goes, yes the 5 meals a day would be ideal, but you have to work around your own ...
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| experincing pain in the whole body especially arm | 5/30/2007 |
Q: i am going back yo gym after a year and a halfmi don,t know why on my first day of workout my arms ...
A: I haven't heard of Coaches formula, but that isn't to say it isn't good. If I have some time, I ...
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| experincing pain in the whole body especially arm | 5/30/2007 |
Q: i am going back yo gym after a year and a halfmi don,t know why on my first day of workout my arms ...
A: My guess is that you started off way too heavy and intense. Your probably experiencing a lot of ...
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| Chest | 5/29/2007 |
Q: How can I widen my chest area (horizontally & vertically) ? Cause I'm not fully satisfied : ( One ...
A: Tarek, your best bet is to do a variety of chest exercises to hit as many muscle fibers as possible. ...
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| bustline building and toning | 5/25/2007 |
Q: Adam, I am so desperate, and frustrated right now, I need your help, please. Here is what has ...
A: Kristine, if you exercise, you won't develop a chest like a male bodybuilder. It just isn't in the ...
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| ez curl bar | 5/24/2007 |
Q: An ezcurl bar for biceps takes the pressure off that area but I read in some journals that the ...
A: Claude, the ex curl bar is designed to put your arm in a natural position to do curls. It still ...
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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: Realistically, you might lose around 12 pounds, but 20 pounds isn't out of reach, but it takes a lot ...
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| braodening shoulders | 5/17/2007 |
Q: i am a relatively healthy slim woman 5'5" tall. i am attending belly dance classes for general tone ...
A: Red, here are some shoulder exercises you can try. First of all, I do recommend making sure you ...
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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: I have. Ice it after the workouts, but I found the problem was the skull crushers. It just put a ...
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| Joint pain and weight lifting | 5/16/2007 |
Q: I am a 53 year old woman. I joined the YMCA last summer and do 30 minutes of cardio on the cross ...
A: I don't think that the weightlifting is causing the problems you are expressing, but I've been known ...
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| Protein | 5/15/2007 |
Q: I hear so many diffferent schools of thought when it comes to consuming protein for muscle gain. I ...
A: The thought behind HMB is that it delays the muscle breakdown when you lift. Therefore you are just ...
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| rotator cuff | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I think I did some damage lifting, symptoms are ache in the shoulder area , and also pain sleeping ...
A: John, the first thing I would do would be ice the area down every day. Put a bag of ice on the area ...
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| glutes | 5/10/2007 |
Q: How can I work on getting a tight butt. I am very very motivated.
A: Andrea, In my opinion the best exercises for getting a tight butt are squats and lunges. If you do ...
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| Protein | 5/10/2007 |
Q: I hear so many diffferent schools of thought when it comes to consuming protein for muscle gain. I ...
A: The low glycemic carbs is a good choice. Keep eating those because they keep your energy stores ...
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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: I always advise doing the team program, especially for football, because it promotes team unity, ...
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| deadlifts / weight gain | 5/4/2007 |
Q: How can you tell where is the 1st place you gain weight? is there any online test i can take? i ...
A: There isn't really a test to find out where you gain weight, but it is more what you are doing. For ...
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| Nice abs | 5/1/2007 |
Q: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tussBfMVB8Q how can i get abs like that? i mean what kind of ...
A: Susanne, I apologize for not getting this to you sooner. My internet was down. I have never heard ...
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| Nice abs | 5/1/2007 |
Q: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tussBfMVB8Q how can i get abs like that? i mean what kind of ...
A: Susanne, to get abs like that you have to do a combination of strength training, cardiovascular ...
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| Building Muscle and strength | 4/27/2007 |
Q: i am 19 years old and have been working out everyday since December 2006 until now. I have seen ...
A: It is actually the reverse, but that is why I do a combination of both. I start out doing higher ...
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| hips, thighs & butt | 4/27/2007 |
Q: I need to tone/reduce these areas. can you suggest an exercise routine? I go to the gym 4 ...
A: Lauren, It is a simple concept, but it requires patience and discipline to implement. First you ...
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| Exercise bikes | 4/26/2007 |
Q: I am looking into buying either an upright or recumbent exercise bike, and wanted to know your ...
A: You're going to hate my answer, but both bikes are great aerobic workouts it is more a matter of ...
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| clicking joints | 4/25/2007 |
Q: hey i was wondering, im 17 and ive been working on and off for about 4 years now and im getting back ...
A: The pain could be associated with some form of tendinitis which at your age would be a cause of ...
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| Ab pulling | 4/25/2007 |
Q: I was wondering if a person has abs that are strong, and a weak lower back, could the abs pull you ...
A: It could have a slight effect on poor posture, but most of the time posture is related to a weak ...
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| Bodybuilding | 4/24/2007 |
Q: I'm 17 and I've been lifting for about 3 years and no B.S. I can lift 315lbs. now, and have 19'1 ...
A: The secret for you is going to be in your nutrition set up. It looks like you have been able to put ...
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| speed | 4/24/2007 |
Q: what are some workouts/exercises that improve speed for ma- sorry for bugging you if you arn't ...
A: Joseph, there are some great ways to improve your speed for martial arts. I don't know your age and ...
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| Underweight | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I am currently in the army. However, recently, the Army change d its height/weight requirement which ...
A: Jackie, you don't necessarily have to take protein shakes, but you do have to eat more food to gain ...
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| got couple questions | 4/20/2007 |
Q: I'm a tri--athlete in a small school (baseball basketball football) so i don't have an offseason to ...
A: Your question kinda got messed up for me, but I think you are asking how can you get some training ...
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| Losing Motivation | 4/17/2007 |
Q: I have been at this on and off for a little over 2 years now. I have never had a problem before ...
A: Shara, losing weight can be very simple if done correctly. A lot of people receive misinformation ...
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| Knee Problem | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I am a 42-year-old male. I am in relatively healthy shape, except for carrying a bit too much ...
A: Jack, it very well could be something due to exercise, but I think eliminating all weightlifting ...
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| High rep low weight | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I’m a 43 year old male and I’ve been lifting weights through the fall & winter. My main goal was to ...
A: The amount of weight you decrease will vary from individual to individual. My guess is that if you ...
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| cardio/weight combination | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I am a 28 yr old male and am currently getting back into shape after about 8 years of laziness. I am ...
A: No I don't think you are overdoing it, but here are some of my thoughts: Don't do sit-ups everyday. ...
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| Chest Symmetry | 3/30/2007 |
Q: I have noticed that my left pectoral muscle is bigger and more developed than my right. Which I ...
A: Achieving symmetry will take time. I have never been a big fan of using more weight for one muscle ...
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| Need some techniques for getting rid of saddlebags! | 3/25/2007 |
Q: Since having my second child I've noticed that my sides, right above my hips(and my hips really) ...
A: The closer you get to being in shape the harder it is to lose bodyfat. Thus you have to be really ...
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| reaction time | 3/25/2007 |
Q: Adam,At 49 I still enjoy playing hockey in the winter and soccer in the summer. I exercise to keep ...
A: This is something that you can improve upon, but chances are you won't be as good as you were when ...
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| Fitness Training question | 3/22/2007 |
Q: I am 6'1" and 229 pounds. I have been lifting and running (1-2mi) 5 days a week for two weeks now. ...
A: Don't worry, in order to lose weight you have to develop muscle because that will speed up the ...
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| I need to get faster at Sprinting | 3/20/2007 |
Q: I play American Football and i play professionally for surrey, i have no great fortune so i was ...
A: Elliott, I will have to give you some general guidelines because I don't know age, maturity level, ...
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| Weight Training | 3/20/2007 |
Q: Let me start at the beginning. I am 35 years old. About two years ago, I quit smoking. I was about ...
A: It matters some what works best for you or what you have access to. Out of the two that you ...
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| weightlifting | 3/19/2007 |
Q: This is in regard to the person that asked about heavy weight, low reps...low weight, high ...
A: Yes, certain people may have some genetic predisposition to bulking up, but most people don't. When ...
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| Weight Training | 3/19/2007 |
Q: Let me start at the beginning. I am 35 years old. About two years ago, I quit smoking. I was about ...
A: That is awesome you lost 50 pounds and you are smart to worry about the weight you might be gaining. ...
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| at home | 3/18/2007 |
Q: i have dvd can i use those?
A: Yes, you can get a good workout at home. I train many clients at home and they are very happy with ...
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| 40 time | 3/17/2007 |
Q: I was wondering what exercises can I do to lower my 40 time?
A: The first component would be to make sure you get stronger in your legs. So make sure you are doing ...
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| Not feeling the burining sensation | 3/16/2007 |
Q: If I am not feeling the target muscle burn during a set i.e. bicep curl, does this mean that the ...
A: Not necessarily. Sometimes with certain muscles on certain exercises it is hard to feel the burn, ...
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| strength training | 3/13/2007 |
Q: Adam, I am 41yrs old---5-10-260. I am currently on a low carb diet to lose weight and down about 15 ...
A: Rich, unfortunately because of my hectic schedule, I only have 3 days to lift. What I do is ...
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| fat loss/removing fat off muscles | 3/12/2007 |
Q: So i have run into some problems with injury this past week. about a week ago, i started to notice ...
A: I have found with some of my clients that a product called glucosamine helps with joint pain. It ...
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| Workouts | 3/12/2007 |
Q: I did a uppper body workout on thursday and it's now monday and I still am having pain in my arms ...
A: I will try to answer your question as best I can, but don't take it as gospel since I'm very ...
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| muscle gain | 3/12/2007 |
Q: i feel my muscle getting hard an shaping up , i wanted to know how do I get them bigger ,do i ...
A: It is a good combination of both, but a lot of bodybuilders will stick to the higher rep formula and ...
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| quick question | 3/11/2007 |
Q: i just had couple of quick easy questions you might be able to answer for me. first off, i have ...
A: Kidney stones are a risk, but they would be a risk if you ate a lot of protein products as well. ...
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| Workouts | 3/10/2007 |
Q: I am a 41 year old female and work in an office and have ben a couch potato for a while. I am ...
A: I might be a little concerned that your trainer didn't do any warm-up, but I don't really know what ...
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| staying pumped/gaining muscle mass | 3/8/2007 |
Q: i just have to ask since following a strict diet is really difficult. is there some kind of ...
A: Once you convert your weight to kilograms multiply that number by 8grams. That is how many grams ...
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| Weight Training and Weight Loss | 3/7/2007 |
Q: I started weight training about two years ago, at which time I weighed 260 pounds. Two years later, ...
A: Robert, unfortnately when your bodyfat is being burnt off of you, your body takes equal amounts from ...
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| staying pumped/gaining muscle mass | 3/7/2007 |
Q: hey thank you for reading this, i was just wondering... i've been working out for more than 4 years ...
A: The simple answer is that you need to eat a lot of calories to get the muscle size you desire, which ...
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| CARDIO AND WEIGHT LOSS | 3/6/2007 |
Q: ABOUT 5 WEEKS AGO I TURNED DOWN MY WORKOUT REGIMEN. I,ALONG WITH SOME HELP FROM THIS WEB SITE CAME ...
A: Andrea, I know you are anxious to see some changes, but be patient. It will happen it will just ...
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| fat loss/removing fat off muscles | 3/5/2007 |
Q: basically my question is in regards to the most efficient way to burn off fat. my workout consists ...
A: James, I think you will be happy to learn that doing cardio after your strength workouts is actually ...
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| exercise | 3/4/2007 |
Q: I was reading one of your previous responses to someone about low rep high weight and high rep low ...
A: To answer your first question, not necessarily. Yes, most of the time if your muscles are bigger ...
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| low-weight high rep or high-weight low rep? | 3/3/2007 |
Q: What are the benefits of lifting low-weight high rep and what are the benefits of high-weight low ...
A: The lower weight/high rep will help put on muscle size and improve muscular endurance. If you ...
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| Workout routine | 2/27/2007 |
Q: Currently my workout routine is as follows: DAY 1: CHEST,SHOULDERS,TRICEPS CHEST 1)Barbell bench ...
A: One way you could switch it up is to add a third day. On that third day you will put some leg ...
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| Weight loss and muscle gain | 2/25/2007 |
Q: I am 6' 19 year old male that weighs about 300 lbs. and would like to change that by losing weight ...
A: Leif, it is a simple formula, but you need to be disciplined with it. Essentially, start doing a ...
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| Hi Sir Adam | 2/22/2007 |
Q: I Would Like To Know, Im 16 and i want to lose fat. I Cant weight barbells yet because im still in ...
A: The easiest way to lose fat is to watch what you are eating and do some cardiovascular exercises ...
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| hip muscles | 2/21/2007 |
Q: I'm confused about something. I know that leg exercises will shape up my legs,and may assist in ...
A: If your assessment is correct, I still think doing what I suggested will help out immensely. Here ...
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| digestion and exercise | 2/21/2007 |
Q: what is the best exercise to make digestion easier/faster? would you recommend exercise right after ...
A: There really isn't an exercise that helps digestion. Digestion is really about what you are eating ...
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| gain & supplements | 2/20/2007 |
Q: I am a 43 year old male. 6’ 1” tall, 195 lbs. I am of medium build. I’ve been lifting weights for ...
A: AJ, you will see improvements on this routine, but ultimately you will not be able to progress past ...
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| butt bustin' !! | 2/20/2007 |
Q: Hey, it's just me again, wondering what is a good thing to do to reshape the "butt". Along with all ...
A: Val, those one legged bridges are great for your rear. I can't completely remember, but I think you ...
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| fat growing over my 6-pack | 2/20/2007 |
Q: dude, i'm starting to gain a little weight. im 21, 6'2" and 187 pounds with an atheletic and ...
A: Richard, you're young enough so that you can quickly change this around so I wouldn't worry too ...
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| hip muscles | 2/19/2007 |
Q: I started working out as a young teenager, i am now 24 and want to do some shaping. I have noticed ...
A: Danielle, ultimately it is a combination of burning some bodyfat and shaping the muscle up. I don't ...
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| wrist curls | 2/17/2007 |
Q: .i wish to know if the rule of rest for a day or two applies to wrist curls for forearm too. I am ...
A: In my opinion the resting philosophy still applies to wrist curls. You could do 3 sets of wrist ...
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| Benching | 2/16/2007 |
Q: my name is Alex Cortez and I am a senior in high school and I am 5’11, 185 pounds. I play hockey and ...
A: Alex, if you are doing all of this for one workout, then it might be a bit too much. Increasing ...
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| need to get big | 2/15/2007 |
Q: I am 5 foot 9 inches tall and my weight is about 135lbs. I have a very skinny built. I need to get ...
A: Farhan, I can't send you a specific workout routine because there are too many variables that I ...
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| weight lifting routines | 2/14/2007 |
Q: I keep hearing different ideas on the best routine to gain muscle. I have only one hour per day to ...
A: I think your lifting program seems sound. The only thing I would pay attention to is if you start ...
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| getting some mass of body | 2/14/2007 |
Q: Please help me out, I am 23 years old I eat average food but im very worried about my body. My body ...
A: Gaining weight is a simple concept, but harder for some people to attain then others. Start off by ...
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| building the legs | 2/13/2007 |
Q: I’m looking to build up my lower legs, as they are skinny compared to the rest of me. I’m 5’9”, 180 ...
A: When you say lower legs, I'm thinking that you mean your calves. If that is correct, then I would ...
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| hurt arm | 2/13/2007 |
Q: I think there is something wrong with my right arm,basically when I twiest my wrist I get a pain ...
A: If it is a constant hindrance and preventing you from living your daily life then I would see ...
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| Body Structure and Problem! | 2/12/2007 |
Q: my name is mohsin, and i am 19 yrs old male, i have been weight training and doing regular cardio ...
A: Mohsin, the good thing is that both of your problems are correctable. The not-so-good thing is that ...
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| exercise machines | 2/11/2007 |
Q: Does a stair-stepping machine give a high-impact or low-impact aerobic exercise? NextDoes an ...
A: Al, the stair stepper could be high-impact depending on how fast you are going. If it is at a ...
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| Getting back in shape | 2/10/2007 |
Q: I am 19 years old and a freshman in college. I used to play baseball in highschool and did a lot of ...
A: Look the first thing you need to do is get that rotator cuff taken care of. I have dealt with a lot ...
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| Shoulder | 2/10/2007 |
Q: I am building up my muscles, but my shoulders are till short...How do i broaden my shoulders. People ...
A: I agree if you have access to a pool, swimming would be a great way to broaden those shoulders. ...
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| supplement | 2/10/2007 |
Q: i have begun a weightlifting program and have heard that supplements, esp. protein, is very ...
A: I don't think protein supplements will cause you any harm, but you are wise in checking out ...
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| Walking | 2/8/2007 |
Q: I am 54,female, obese, with arthritis in right hip, and sciatica in that same hip. It is very ...
A: Alright, these are some suggestions to try and help out. The first thing I would try is to see if ...
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| Am I suffering from Overtraining Syndrome | 2/8/2007 |
Q: I'm 20 years old and have been lifting since i was a sophomore in h.s. I stopped for awhile then ...
A: It could be a case of overtraining, but I do not know for certain. I would have to see your entire ...
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| Deadlifts and hyperextensions | 2/7/2007 |
Q: I have a few questions for you if you don't mind. 1. Stats 34 years old kickboxer and ...
A: Stephane, you are right, deadlifts are one of the more high risk exercises out there. You could ...
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| Arms | 2/7/2007 |
Q: i work out around 4 days a week..n it seems that my right arm is more bulkier than my left, and it ...
A: It is not uncommon that someone has one arm bigger than the other. Sometimes it is caused by using ...
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| hello i have a question | 2/3/2007 |
Q: okay, i really want to get a nice toned stomache, but Hate doing ab workouts because they hurt!!! ...
A: I hope this is some motivation for you: you don't have to do 1000 crunches a day to get a flat ...
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| bench press | 2/2/2007 |
Q: I have been lifting for awhile now. I have noticed that when i get to the higher weights in my reps, ...
A: It might be tough to find, but I would try to work some dumbbell work with your chest exercises. ...
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| Thigh Muscles | 1/31/2007 |
Q: I'm a dancer and i work out a lot, so i'm very toned. However, since i am so short my legs look fat ...
A: I have had one similar occurrence, where it wasn't a client of mine, but one of another trainer. ...
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| soy or whey | 1/29/2007 |
Q: I'm a fairly active male (go to gym 5-6 times a week) in his early 30's and I'm interested in ...
A: I would recommend whey over soy. To be a little more specific I would recommend a whey protein ...
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| push ups and pull ups | 1/28/2007 |
Q: I work my chest with weights once per week and I want to know if I do push ups every other day ...
A: Jason, I would just work the push-ups and pull-ups in with your chest and back respectively. They ...
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| begin weightlifting | 1/27/2007 |
Q: Let me begin with hello and thank you very much for your time! I am 18 years old, about 5'8'' and ...
A: Steve, let me start by saying congrats on starting a workout program. I know you will enjoy the ...
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| getting leggy | 1/26/2007 |
Q: I'm wondering what exercises i should do to give curves to my legs. I am very skinny all over, ...
A: Brenda, the two exercises I would recommend to get more shape to your legs would be squats and ...
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| cardio and nutrition question | 1/25/2007 |
Q: one final question if you dont mind. I weight train/cardio 3 days per week. the other days I do ...
A: Andrea, I have no doubt that if you changed some things around you could definitely see a difference ...
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| Variety or consistency? | 1/24/2007 |
Q: I have just a general weight lifting question, I would like to know what is a better way of ...
A: They say variety is the spice of life and it is no different in weight lifting. If you do the same ...
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| OPPOSING MUSCLE VS PUSH PULL ROUTINES | 1/24/2007 |
Q: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW THE PROS AND CONS OF EACH ROUTINE AND WHICH ROUTINE, PUSH/PULL OR OPPOSING ...
A: Andrea, a push/pull and opposing muscle routine are essentially the same thing. Opposing muscle ...
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| Weightlifting | 1/22/2007 |
Q: Im 18 years old/about 190 lbs/ 6'2 and I have recently decided that I want to start lifting weights ...
A: I think your gameplan is pretty sound. I am on the school of thought that you don't work the same ...
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| Question on strength training | 1/20/2007 |
Q: Adam, I currently started lifting again after a three year absence from the gym due to injury. It's ...
A: Being a little bit older now, it does take a little more time to see strength and power gains. My ...
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| Toning | 1/20/2007 |
Q: I've been told that toning is a myth - that light weights and high reps won't really do anything to ...
A: Leslie, I apologize for not getting back to you sooner, but the website was not allowing me to ...
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| lower back and hips | 1/17/2007 |
Q: Adam I have been lifting weights-lots of squats and deadlifts and lunges- as part of my hockey ...
A: Barry, the first thing I would suggest is to make sure you are going through the full range of ...
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| Weekends | 1/17/2007 |
Q: Well, I've been trying that. the problem is I'm 15 and pretty big (muscle and fat) and i get hungry ...
A: Hunger is a direct result of not getting the proper nutrients throughout the day. People usually ...
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| Weekends | 1/16/2007 |
Q: My question is what's the best way to avoid over eating on weekends and days off of school? Thanks.
A: Try to stay disciplined throughout the week. Keep a schedule of proper eating just like you keep a ...
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| Exercises for 53-year old male....... | 1/15/2007 |
Q: I am 6-1, 190 pounds, and 53 years old. I really want to get rid of my "middle-aged gut." Are there ...
A: Dave, you don't need a gym to get rid of the gut, but you do need to be disciplined. The first ...
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| waist | 1/15/2007 |
Q: I have a question regarding my waist. I weigh 180 pounds and i am 5 foot 8. I recently started ...
A: George, a common misconception that is out there is that individuals can spot reduce, or focus on ...
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| Training | 1/10/2007 |
Q: I'm 28, 6'0, 200lbs. I've been doing regular excercise since i'm 17. Now i think i have a good ...
A: You are at the prime of your life now and a great opportunity to get your body to the best that it ...
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| man boobs and trying to loss wieght and abs | 1/10/2007 |
Q: 1m 17 years old Ive just got done with football ive been out for bout 2 months and Ive started to ...
A: Marcus, I understand about peer pressure, but one thing that I've learned in life is this. If you ...
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| Protein shakes | 1/10/2007 |
Q: What are the possible complications of protein shakes are there to the intestines and kidneys over a ...
A: The protein shakes themselves aren't usually the issue. It is when it is combined with a lot of ...
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| Bicep/tricep help | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I'm going to go to the gym everyday, I would like a good routine for my upper body, specially the ...
A: I assume that by changes you mean gaining size and strength. A simple routine you could do would be ...
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| How much weight should iI lift for my size | 1/7/2007 |
Q: I am about 380 lbs really big built guy I'm 20 yrs old and was curious about how much I should bench ...
A: There really is no set answer because it all depends on what your goals are. Are you looking to ...
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| weight training | 1/6/2007 |
Q: I am 22 male 6'2" & weigh 178lbs.I have been doin workout since 4 months now and when i started i ...
A: Alright Michael, you are asking a lot of different things, so I will try to answer your questions. ...
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| IS THIS NORMAL??? | 1/4/2007 |
Q: OK I'm 19 years old,and about 6'0 tall. When I was 17 I reached my prime weight of 240lbs. After I ...
A: I answered a similar question earlier for another individual. This isn't that unusual. Sometimes ...
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| uneven body parts | 1/4/2007 |
Q: I am a former body-builder (34yrs old) and I have been off my regimen for about 2yrs now. I started ...
A: I would start off by taking measurements and maybe a use a skinfold caliper on both thighs to see ...
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| workouts | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I was hoping you could give me a general, strength building workout routine, regarding the upper ...
A: Rob, I would do a general total body workout that you could do three times a week. You also might ...
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| weightlifting | 1/3/2007 |
Q: ..i wanted to know if i can get "big" if all the equipment i had are a bench,barbell,dumbelles,and ...
A: Rayan, you could definitely get big using the equipment you have, but you have to combine that with ...
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| hula hoops and brusing | 1/3/2007 |
Q: i just started using the hula hoop weighted 3 x s a week for 10 minutes and i have bruises on my ...
A: My guess would be whether you bruise easiliy or not. Some people will get bruises there, but as ...
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| muscle soreness | 1/3/2007 |
Q: I have been working out every other night with a Bow Flex and then with weights.The other night my ...
A: Tom, it is tough for me to speculate with the information that you gave me. There possibly might be ...
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| Leg strength and Cardio | 12/24/2006 |
Q: Adam, I am 38 years old and enjoy staying active. I officate basketball, play pick-up ...
A: There are several parts of your equation that need to be addressed to get to where you want to be in ...
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| hydroxycut | 12/18/2006 |
Q: I am 19 years old and am considering using Hydroxycut. I've read alot of stuff online about this ...
A: I don't recommend Hydroxycut to my clients. I assume that you are looking to burn fat, so if you ...
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| Drinking protein drinks | 12/14/2006 |
Q: I am 13 years old n started to workout. I am old enough to drink protein drinks like whey protein?
A: Just because you are working out doesn't necessarily mean you need to have a protein drink. Why are ...
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| Supplements | 12/13/2006 |
Q: I have a couple more questions Could you help me with a basic diet with carbs and protein that ...
A: A simple formula for the diet would be to eat a protein (lean meats, chicken, fish, etc.), a ...
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| wrist pain, injury? | 12/12/2006 |
Q: I have a 17 year old son. He has had wrist pain for about 4 months. I am not sure how he injured ...
A: Teresa, I'm not a doctor, so take my recommendation with that in mind. I do find it odd that you ...
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| Supplements | 12/11/2006 |
Q: I have some questions about supplements. I am currently taking a scoop of N.O.-Xplode before ...
A: It seems that you have all the bases covered and I really don't think there are any more supplements ...
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| Various q's... | 12/10/2006 |
Q: I'm just wondering if you could help me out with a bit of advice. 1) Though obviously I know ...
A: Alan, let's see if I can give you any clarity to your questions: 1. Studies suggest that nicotine ...
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| How many reps | 12/8/2006 |
Q: I used to have weightlifting in school and my teacher gave me a list of reps i should do to work out ...
A: Not really knowing how much experience you have had working out, I would just keep it conservative. ...
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| squat injury | 12/7/2006 |
Q: Adam I have been doing an exercise where,while standing,I lift a light dumbell with my foot off the ...
A: This is just my opinion, since I wasn't there and I'm going by what you are telling me, so take it ...
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| Glutamine dosage? | 12/6/2006 |
Q: Hey Adam, You're advice was so great for the last question so I figured I might as well ask you ...
A: Boy I hope I didn't say 10 grams a day. When I was typing that answer I must have been thinking of ...
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| Advice regarding rest periods and my routine/goals | 12/6/2006 |
Q: Hey Adam, Thanks for taking the time to help. I am a lean, 19 year old male who has played ...
A: Yeah that looks great to begin with. In fact, if you wanted to really push it, you could start your ...
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| height | 12/6/2006 |
Q: can i still grow taller if i do dips, push-ups, chin-ups, and sit-ups? will these excercise affect ...
A: Andrew, if you are still young, you have the potential to keep growing regardless if you do those ...
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| lifting and fibromyalgia | 12/5/2006 |
Q: Adam, Is weight lifting a good form of exercise for a fibromyalgia patient? What do you recommend? ...
A: Susan, I have had several patients with fibromyalgia and they both seemed to enjoy the ...
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| RMR | 12/3/2006 |
Q: I think mabye I have been focusing on the number a bit. I have about 15 lbs to go. I probably have ...
A: I think that is a great form of cardiovascular exercise. It helps against the monotony that can be ...
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| RMR | 12/2/2006 |
Q: I recently had my RMR tested at a performance lab. I am 35 year old female 5'2'' and 140lbs. I have ...
A: I firmly believe you CAN change your metabolism. It is a matter of just understanding the proper ...
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| Weight Training | 12/1/2006 |
Q: Sorry I should have asked you before, but one FINAL question. Is there any wait between all these ...
A: Good question. I should have covered that as well. Generally, if you are doing 10 repetitions, you ...
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| Entering the world of supplements after 5 years without... | 12/1/2006 |
Q: I am a 20 year old athlete, and I have been weight training for about 5 years. At 5'5" and 160 ...
A: The creatine research I have done has shown that you will initially have a "loading phase." On the ...
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| Weight Training | 11/30/2006 |
Q: Okay, so I should do those exercises all in the same day? Also, are there any leg exercises you can ...
A: Jim, I would try to do those all in the same day. If it takes too long, I would do the Squats, ...
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| A little knowledge... | 11/30/2006 |
Q: I have few questions; I apologize in advance for the length. I am 26, female, 5'1" and weigh ...
A: Kristi, I like the questions so let's see if I can tackle these one at a time. Well, you are going ...
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| strength without size | 11/29/2006 |
Q: I am 33 years old and a former college athlete who has been training for a number of years. I would ...
A: Bill, I think you just answered your question yourself. To try and achieve more strength you would ...
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| Advice on workout | 11/29/2006 |
Q: i want to know what kind of schdrule showed i young man like myself that wieghts 160 and is every ...
A: John, since you are just beginning you need to do an introductory workout. This will help give you ...
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| Wrestling | 11/29/2006 |
Q: My son just started wrestling. He will be 13 next month and is in 7th grade. I thought lifting ...
A: Being 13, I would probably do just a basic program for him. If I had an older individual I would ...
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| Weight Training | 11/28/2006 |
Q: Okay, a little about myself. I'm about 5'9, 130 pounds. I have been infrequently and sporadically ...
A: Alright Jim, I will try and keep it simple so that you can at least get started on something to ...
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| Muscle reduction | 11/28/2006 |
Q: I am a 20 year old female and I would really like to get a reliable answer on how to reduce muscle ...
A: Emily, you have a very active lifestyle and you are right, your forms of exercise require a lot of ...
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| Am I too bulky ??? | 11/22/2006 |
Q: I am a very active girl as I have been involved in kickboxing more than two years ago. In order to ...
A: Jin, your concerns are not uncommon for females. Although, it is possible that you are getting too ...
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| Weight Loss and Exercise | 11/21/2006 |
Q: I am 20 yrs. old 275lbs right now and planning to lose weight for a trip I have in March, 3 months ...
A: Dennis, would that trip in March, be Spring Break!! Those were the good ol days. If it isn't, you ...
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| need it back | 11/19/2006 |
Q: I use to work out a lot. I was finally getting the body I wanted when I found out that I had a ...
A: The routine you have is good to start with, what I would do is throw in a rest day before you start ...
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| Begining Weightlifting. | 11/19/2006 |
Q: I am starting a Weightlifting program and I'm getting conflicting advice. A) One personal trainer at ...
A: This is what I do for beginning lifters. I do a total body workout (hitting 1 exercise per muscle ...
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| muscle dont grow | 11/19/2006 |
Q: . ive been lifting weights for 3 months but my muscle dont grow and it still the same.. im taking ...
A: Muscle growth is due to a combination of a good weightlifting program and eating a lot of food. You ...
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| Lifting Program | 11/15/2006 |
Q: I have been lifting for awhile now. I have a long comute to and from work and can not seem to make ...
A: There are always different lifting programs that can be just as effective as what you are doing ...
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| Weight-lifting and Weight Loss | 11/14/2006 |
Q: It really help me a lot in term of clarifying some of my doubts about doing weight training. Now my ...
A: I wouldn't say there is any particular machine I recommend. I like the machines with weight plates ...
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| Weight-lifting and Weight Loss | 11/13/2006 |
Q: I have a question regarding weight-lifting and weight loss. I am overweight at about 242 lbs and I ...
A: No disrespect to your doctor, but I have a different idea. Ah, I'll stop sugar coating it... I ...
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| Exercising/nutrition | 11/10/2006 |
Q: Adam, I am 45 yrs old, have been in and out of gym over the years but have not ever really had a ...
A: I think your plan of doing the weights first for 45-60 minutes then the cardio is a pretty good one. ...
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| wrestling weightlifting | 11/10/2006 |
Q: I need a weightlifting plan for wrestling during the offseason and in season
A: Alright, I could get really complex with this, but this isn't the forum for that so I'm going to ...
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| NEED A PLAN | 11/7/2006 |
Q: I AM 22 MALE. ABOUT 174 FAIRLY LEAN, DONT THINK I HAVE MUCH BODY FAT AT ALL. I HAVE A MARCY HOME GYM ...
A: The weight training can be varied around. I don't know how much experience you have or knowledge of ...
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| Gut And Butt! | 11/7/2006 |
Q: I need a good routine to slim down my gut, AND my butt. I belong to a fairly modern gym, and do a ...
A: Be patient. With the weight that you are looking to lose it will take awhile for it to burn off, ...
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| weight training/ aerobic training | 11/6/2006 |
Q: Adam, am 47 and weight train approx 4 - 5 times weekly and have done so for past 12 or so years. ...
A: It could be a little of both, but I think it is more the aerobic than your age. Your age is a much ...
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| Building Mass | 11/4/2006 |
Q: I am 18 right now, about 5'8 and weigh 133lbs. I am not really super skinny or anthing, but I am by ...
A: Well the good thing is that you are young and have plenty of potential to put muscle. How much ...
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| nutrition and recovery | 10/31/2006 |
Q: I am familiar with a good deal of techniques for shedding fat and building muscle. I have always ...
A: These are some great questions. Here is what I would do. I don't think you will lose muscle if you ...
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| Butt exercise | 10/30/2006 |
Q: I am having some problem with my flat butt. When i try on jeans, it does not seem really fit, so i ...
A: Alright. You need to do squats and lunges and lots of them to get some development in the behind. ...
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| Ephedrine | 10/30/2006 |
Q: Adam, I have been taking ephedrine 25mg before my workouts. I'm also on the anti-depressant Effexor ...
A: I haven't read up on ephedrine as much anymore as I used to, but I do not promote anything with ...
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| rowing machines | 10/29/2006 |
Q: I am thinking of buying a rowing machine, and I need some advice. I was looking at the Kettler ...
A: If you are using the rowing machine as a cardiovasclar exercise, then I think either will suffice. ...
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| training splits | 10/27/2006 |
Q: I am currently working out each body part twice a week. About 12 sets each body part and performing ...
A: 18 to 24 sets are a lot to do in one workout. It might be something to do for larger muscle groups ...
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| weight loss | 10/25/2006 |
Q: I'm a 26 y.o female. I'm about 5'8.25" in height, about 146 lbs. I've lost about 10 lbs since high ...
A: Darcie, Losing that extra weight shouldn't be that difficult, if you put all the pieces together. ...
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| pull ups and rows | 10/20/2006 |
Q: a bench press and military press are very different is this also true of rows versus pull ups/lat ...
A: The bench press hits your chest primarily while a military press hits your shoulders. Now the rows, ...
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| 5ft10 ,weigh 165 lbs,how can i be bigger? | 10/19/2006 |
Q: my name is Jack and i am 21 years old, i used to lift in the gym 2 years ago, and this year i have ...
A: Several keys are going to be important for you to gain weight. The first would be to maintain a ...
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| light menstruation and exercise | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I play varsity lacrosse in college. I had my last period Sept. 7 and then we started practice Sept ...
A: Emily, there is much debate on how exercise affects the menstrual cycle. I would say that your ...
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| lifting | 10/6/2006 |
Q: My friends and i are doing a workout 5 days a week where we do monday chest tues back wed shoulders ...
A: My guess is that if your back is hurting then the technique of the exercises you were doing probably ...
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| lifting | 10/5/2006 |
Q: My friends and i are doing a workout 5 days a week where we do monday chest tues back wed shoulders ...
A: When you say powerlifting are you doing deadlifts and squats? If so, then those should help with ...
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| i am a pitcher recovering from elbow surgery, when it is time to start lifting what do i do? | 10/3/2006 |
Q: i am coming up on my last season of high school baseball and i need to perform. I throw around ...
A: To get your velocity up, you will need to really work on your legs. That is where you generate a ...
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| Muscle Recovery | 10/2/2006 |
Q: Adam, I am 48 Yrs old and have returned to weight lifting as part of my exercise routine. I would ...
A: My first thought would be to look at how you're eating after the workouts. A lot of times that can ...
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| weight loss | 10/1/2006 |
Q: ..i am very frustrated please help! I started a diet 1300 calories, and heavy cardio and weight ...
A: It is not uncommon to gain a little bit of weight after only a short time of exercise. Most of the ...
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| Weight Lifting- muscle gains! | 9/29/2006 |
Q: I have been lifting weights for about a year to two years now and i have not seen any reel gains in ...
A: You're probably not going to like to hear this, but understand you are only 16 years old. You are ...
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| Weight Loss Question | 9/27/2006 |
Q: I have a senario to run by you, I apologize in advance for the legnth... Growing up, I was heavy ...
A: Kim, don't worry about the length of your question. Compared to some of these other questions I ...
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| supplements | 9/27/2006 |
Q: Which supplements would you recommend for building size,mass,and strength fast? Brand? Type?
A: Twinlab has some good glutamine and creatine. EAS has a creatine that they call phosphagen that ...
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| weak arms | 9/26/2006 |
Q: traceps and bicept, i eat 6 times a day but i thing my exercises is wrong, i have skiny bouns but my ...
A: You eat 6 times a day and can't get muscles on your body?? Well, I'll fix that for you. First of ...
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| My Routine needs updating/critiquing | 9/26/2006 |
Q: Adam, thanks for the response. Just to add, I did recently add some supplements to my regimen. Plus ...
A: I am currently taking or have taken all three of those supplements that you have mentioned. I have ...
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| weight loss and lifting | 9/25/2006 |
Q: I'm a 35 year old woman, 5'4" and 147 pounds. I've been doing about 25 minutes of cardio work at ...
A: Wendi, my guess is that your diet needs to be tweaked not restricted. The cardio you are doing ...
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| My Routine needs updating/critiquing | 9/25/2006 |
Q: This is long winded but hopefully its a good read. I am new to this site, but have been encouraged ...
A: Zippy, you were right, it was a good read. I will see if I can answer all your questions here. ...
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| Weight loss and Muscle growth | 9/25/2006 |
Q: One additional question please. How do I strength train?I am a 36 years old 6.1ft tall male. In ...
A: A simple question to your answer would be to get a good book from a qualified expert that explains ...
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| glutamine | 9/25/2006 |
Q: Is glutamine any good?Does it work for building strong and big muscles?Whould you recommend it?Or ...
A: Glutamine, or sometimes called L-Glutamine, is an amino acid that has been used to help treat ...
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| Weight loss and Muscle growth | 9/22/2006 |
Q: I am a 36 years old 6.1ft tall male. In the last 10 years of my life I have gone from weighin ...
A: Alright, the first thing you need to do, if you aren't already is to start exercising. You need to ...
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| Age and weight training | 9/18/2006 |
Q: I am a 66 year old male in reasonable shape. I do upper body weight training three times a week for ...
A: The way I look at it is that if your not feeling shooting pains or any soreness lasting longer than ...
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| fast gainer,poor loser | 9/15/2006 |
Q: Adam I am 48.Short and stocky,I am a fast muscle gainer but cant lose fat although I keep a low ...
A: I wouldn't worry so much about the calorie count but the make up of those calories and how they are ...
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| general | 9/12/2006 |
Q: Adam: This helps quite a bit but just one more question. I understand what i have to eat, but I ...
A: If you are trying to get bigger, you should be eating about every three hours. Then somewhere in ...
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| muscle fatique | 9/11/2006 |
Q: Yes, this helps. When you pick up something really heavy, how long before your muscles give out? I ...
A: Once again there is no fixed number of seconds before your muscles give out. This is all dependant ...
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| muscle fatique | 9/11/2006 |
Q: I am trying to learn about how muscles work. One thing I seem to have trouble finding out is; how ...
A: I guess to answer your question, it all depends on the intensity of the activity to determine the ...
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| I want to look like a bodybuilder | 9/6/2006 |
Q: With regards to split systems, since there are so many different splits out there, do you know which ...
A: This is what I feel is a great program for bodybuilders. Now, I am not a bodybuilder so this is ...
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| stretch marks | 9/6/2006 |
Q: I've noticed a problem with stretch marks...I work out and do cardio and weight lifting. I have ...
A: Your skin is elastic and stretch marks occur when your body increases in size at a rate faster than ...
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| Recovery | 8/24/2006 |
Q: It is really helpful advice. There is one confusing thing in the industry though, that no one ...
A: You are always going to be able to find discrepancies between prevailing thoughts of wisdom when it ...
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| routine | 8/23/2006 |
Q: I am a 59 year old male. I have asked you advice on weight training before. I am trying to perfect ...
A: John, feel free to keep firing the questions away. I don't mind at all. My answer would be this. ...
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| Asthma & Exercise | 8/22/2006 |
Q: Here's the problem. I have had moderate to severe asthma since I was a child. At one point doctors ...
A: My business partner has asthma and has been able to run half marathons, but he is pretty smart with ...
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| Loss of Muscle Mass | 8/22/2006 |
Q: A friend of mine, Chris, found out yesterday he tore a muscle in his arm - not sure which one. The ...
A: If you don't utilize the arm, you will start losing strength and muscle at about 30 days. The rate ...
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| Confused | 8/22/2006 |
Q: Ok I'm confused. I know I am just starting with the weight training. Ad I see alot of info but ...
A: Michael, a lot of people ask this question and it would seem to make sense that if you ate a lot you ...
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| routine | 8/21/2006 |
Q: I am a 59 year old male. I would like to know if I can work my back and chest M,W,F and then my bi's ...
A: The beauty about exercise is that there is so much flexibility to what you can do. Either way would ...
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| help | 8/21/2006 |
Q: pls. give me some exercise positions to elarge my muscles especially my chest, biceps, triceps and ...
A: Well, Jerald, you are kinda pigeonholing me with what I can suggest to you. Here it is in basic, ...
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| Adjustment to program | 8/10/2006 |
Q: I found this program that I really liked. I am trying to build muscle, tone and if possible ...
A: Yeah you are missing some things. Let me rework it for you. This might be more efficient. Make ...
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| help plzzzz | 8/9/2006 |
Q: my question is funny bbut i want to know i have been doing weaghtliftting for about 3 mounths in ...
A: I seriously doubt that is the case. I wear boxers and sometimes it is just like not wearing ...
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| Shaping up | 8/8/2006 |
Q: I was wondering what I have to do to lose this last 20 pounds. I've lost 30 already, but now it is ...
A: Vicki, you need to cut down on the cardio and start eating a little more. Look if you aren't ...
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| exercise | 8/7/2006 |
Q: hi im sabari im 17 wid completely no experience in exercisisng can u please tell me a gr8 wor out ...
A: Sabari, what you are asking is a whole lot that really can't be covered in this type of setting. ...
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| lifting routine | 8/7/2006 |
Q: I am 59 years old and would like to know if it is better to work your back and bi's one day and then ...
A: There are pros and cons to either one. The first one you mention, chest/tris and back/bis, is a ...
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| I am a 28 year old, male, hardgainer/ectomorph beginning weightlifting | 8/6/2006 |
Q: I recently joined the local gym to begin weightlifting. The personal trainer there gave me a 1 and ...
A: If you just started weightlifting, you will see some progress in the routine that you are doing, but ...
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| Changing workout routine | 8/4/2006 |
Q: I am 33 years old. Kickboxing for 5 years. Started weight training about 1 month ago to supplement ...
A: The guidelines suggest that you vary your routine every 8-12 weeks. I myself vary my program every ...
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| Heavy Benchpress | 7/25/2006 |
Q: Good afternoon. I'm writing because my wife saw a report on our local TV news last night, about the ...
A: Bill, I have never heard of it either, but that is not to say that it doesn't happen. So I googled ...
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| Improvemnet | 7/23/2006 |
Q: I am a 19 year old boy, 6’2" 152lbs. I have the genetic make up of an ectomorph. I recently begun ...
A: Nathan, I would keep it as simple as possible. I would focus on a rep range of 10, doing 3 to 4 ...
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| Weightlifting | 7/21/2006 |
Q: I just have a simpleWhat is an effecient way to get bulked up: Heavy weights and less reps or light ...
A: A combination of both would be good, but the higher reps and moderate weight is probably the best ...
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| Enhancing | 7/20/2006 |
Q: I am a healthy, active, just-turned-25-year-old female. I eat very nutritiously, exercise regularly ...
A: Alright, Julie, I think I can help you out. In order to help you out, I make a couple assumptions ...
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| Elbow pain | 7/14/2006 |
Q: I've been lifting weights for about 3 months. I was currently doing 5 sets of 8 reps for each muscle ...
A: My guess is that an exercise you are doing, more than likely a chest, but probably triceps exercise, ...
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| Workouts | 7/13/2006 |
Q: i have heard that if you break your weight training up during the day you will get better gains so ...
A: Well if you are going to break your workout into 3 different times, I would do one in the morning, ...
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| Wrist question | 7/12/2006 |
Q: Good morning. I realize this question might not be in your area of expertise. I've had some pain ...
A: I don't necessarily know if it is related to carpal tunnel, you would probably want to check with a ...
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| Six pack through weight watchers? | 7/7/2006 |
Q: I've been working on my abs. Some say that abs are determined by reducing overall body fat ...
A: To achieve a six pack you are need to have an extremely low body-fat percentage. You could maybe ...
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| Weight Lifting | 7/6/2006 |
Q: I am a 19 year old boy with the genetic makeup of an ectomorph. I recently started joining a gym ...
A: Nathan, I will be honest with you. It will be very tough to gain 30 lbs. of muscle in a three month ...
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| Maintaining muscle mass | 7/5/2006 |
Q: I'm working on burning off fat (at about 12% now, goal is to be in the single digits). Can I ...
A: If you prefer the bodyweight exercises, I don't see why you couldn't continue to do them and ...
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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: Jo that is a tough one. Most of the ab exercises I know that don't require any equipment or done on ...
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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: I know that the people that make some of those undergarments will say that it helps to improve ...
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| loosing weight in 30 days | 6/30/2006 |
Q: I am a 55 yr-old female, in excellant health. No ailments, no medication, nothing. Never had a pain ...
A: This is a great question and will enjoy tackling it. Let me start off by saying that safely an ...
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| weightlifting | 6/21/2006 |
Q: I have been lifting weights for almost ten years. I am 35. I weigh 120lbs. I am 5'6". I think that I ...
A: I assume that you would like to look rather defined like one of the fitness models rather than a ...
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| Strengh problems | 6/14/2006 |
Q: I have been weightlifting for 5 years now and am quite disappointed. For the first three years I ...
A: Kevin, not really knowing the specifics of your strength program, it sounds like you have hit a ...
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| Exercise while sitting | 6/13/2006 |
Q: Exercise While Sitting? I'm stuck at a computer all day and have to spend a lot of time driving as ...
A: Amanda, that is a tough one. I am not thoroughly an expert in this particular subject, but I will ...
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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: I will try to answer your question as best as I can. I apologize in advance if I misunderstand what ...
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| weight loss excess skin | 5/27/2006 |
Q: I am a 34 year old woman who has been seriously over-weight for a long time. Just over 2 months ago ...
A: I wish there was something I could tell you about creams and such, but to my knowledge there isn't ...
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| the day after | 5/16/2006 |
Q: Should you be sore the following day after working out? Sometimes I am and sometimes I am not. To me ...
A: A simple answer to this question would be "sometimes you are and sometimes you aren't." It depends ...
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| Question | 5/14/2006 |
Q: I recently read in a fitness magazine that carido is a waste of time. Is this true? I work out 4 ...
A: I definitely don't think cardio is a waste of time. In fact, more and more studies are coming out ...
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| Crossovers | 5/14/2006 |
Q: I am a 47 year old recreational athelete and coach. I have spent a lot of effort in the last couple ...
A: I think a couple of things could help you. One would be trying lateral lunges. Basically, it is ...
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