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About Joanna Larkin
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Expertise
I can answer questions on weight training for weight loss and muscle gain - any gym based exercise training program including topics associated with postural alignment, core training and in relation to injury re-hab.

Experience
4 years as a Personal Trainer running my own business. 6 years as a Yoga teacher teaching groups and individuals aswell as being involved with cycling, climbing and a keen weightlifter in my spare time.

Organizations
REPS British Mountaineering Council, FitPro

Publications
Ultrafit

Education/Credentials
BA Honours degree, Reps advanced level 3, British School of Yoga Hatha yoga teacher, NASM and Premier qualified Personal Trainer.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Joanna Larkin 
In Category  Weightlifting & Exercise

SubjectDate Asked

butt hi[ps8/3/2007
  Q: could you tell me any exersises that would build the but out instead of make it smaller (bigger and ...
  A: Your body shape and where you store fat or muscle is pre-determine by your genetic predisposition. ...
gain weight8/3/2007
  Q: Right now I'm about 5¨10 and weight like 120 what do you think? I'm 16 years old
  A: As long as you keep healthy by eating a balanced diet and exercise regularly you won't put on fat. ...
post injury rehab8/1/2007
  Q: I have had surgery on my spine at the C5 and C6 vertebrae 2 months ago. I have got the go ahead to ...
  A: I think it would be a good idea to start with getting a good foundation of core stability which you ...
increase calk bulk7/31/2007
  Q: I am a 5 feet tall girl weighing 46 kg. I am satisfied with my weight except the fact that my calves ...
  A: If you want to build muscle size the rep range is 8-10 so that means the weight is heavy enough to ...
6 pack abs7/30/2007
  Q: I read what Vincent asked you and what you replied and i tried it and i lasted for a minute and i ...
  A: Getting a 'six pack' is reliant on many things and one exercise won't achieve this goal. Firstly ...
Pull-Ups/Shoulders7/27/2007
  Q: I was wondering what's the best way to incorporate pull-ups/chinups into a workout routine, ...
  A: In order to complete the rep range you want and therefore achieve that adaptation on the chin up you ...
spilt routine or full body?7/22/2007
  Q: i was just wondering what your opinions are on whether split routines are superior to full body ...
  A: If your goal is to build muscle size it's better to split your routine up so you can lift the most ...
Changing plans7/22/2007
  Q: Joanna- I have a weight lifting plan and it's a great one, but recently I have aquired a book ...
  A: Whatever training you are doing it's always good to try new things and you should be periodizing ...
working out everyday7/19/2007
  Q: I have read many places that working out everyday is bad and that body need rest. But most of the ...
  A: Your body does need one days rest per week. It is when you rest or sleep that your body repairs and ...
whey protien and nr-57/17/2007
  Q: what would happen if someone was taking whey protein and NR-5 and was not lifting or doing cardio? ...
  A: If your caloric intake was greater than your needs with the addition of this supplement then you ...
how to gain musle7/14/2007
  Q: I've been exercising for 10 months,and five been wondering if peanut butter makes your muscle bigger ...
  A: For your current bodyweight you need approximately 102g of protein per day (1.8-2.0g of protein per ...
Special training,7/13/2007
  Q: I just wanted to ask what exercise do I have to do to develop the "line" between my 2 pecs, and ...
  A: Any exercise which works your chest will develop the muscle underlying to create the cut between ...
weight loss and muscle gain7/9/2007
  Q: I 17 years old and i need help. I want to be in the best shape of my life by november 1st. I play ...
  A: Ok so you have about 15 weeks - begin in a fat burning phase by reducing your calorie intake by 15%. ...
Weight loss, muscle gain for poor college student7/8/2007
  Q: I’m hoping you could help me. I’m in need of a weight loss regiment that would help me to gain a ...
  A: Firstly working out your daily calorie intake going on your age and weight and a moderately active ...
Do i need a protein shake ?7/6/2007
  Q: . Well first of all my height is 5'9" and weighing 213, I have lost 66 pound in the past year ...
  A: In order to build muscle and for your general nutrition you do need to make sure you have the ...
Gaining mass7/4/2007
  Q: Hey Joanna I was wondering what kind of sets and reps do you recommend for bulking muscles with ...
  A: For bulking and building size or hypertrophy you need to do 8-10 reps and 3-5 sets, try a tempo of 2 ...
Height6/30/2007
  Q: I just have a small question... n That is Is it true that joining gym stops the height growth ? ...
  A: If you have been through puberty then this shouldn't be an issue. If you are at all worried check ...
breast lift thru exercise6/26/2007
  Q: i have read many different opinions about actually not needing a breast lift after doing exercises ...
  A: Breasts are supported by ligaments (a type of connective tissue)and skin. As breasts expand and then ...
Back pain?6/14/2007
  Q: I have recently been starting to exercise and whenever I do any of my routine, mainly with ab ...
  A: The common reason for back pain is often a postural alignment problem but also the exercises you ...
Wt lifting6/13/2007
  Q: I am male 25 and have joined fitness centre recently. I have never done weightlifting much earlier ...
  A: Right this is quite an epic question! To start let's briefly focus on your nutrition. You need to ...
Taking a break6/11/2007
  Q: Hey. My issue is that i'm constantly told that you need to take atleast one day a week where you do ...
  A: Your body definitely needs 1 day of complete rest per week in order for muscles to recover and ...
weight6/10/2007
  Q: my body type is between Ectomorph and Mesomorph cuz i find it very hard to gain weight. i have quite ...
  A: First consider your diet; chances are if you are finding it hard to gain muscle you have a fast ...

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