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| manual treadmill | 11/17/2009 |
Q: sir i want to ask about manual treadmills actually i dont find much time to excersize as i do job ... A: I am not real familiar with manual treadmills. However, if you are looking for a cheap workout and ...
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| abdominal training | 11/16/2009 |
Q: I HAD SURGERY ON MY STOMACH (EPIGASTRIC HERNIA) IN DECEMEMBER OF LAST YEAR. SINCE THAN I HAVE HAD ... A: I have all of my clients do planks of all varieties, holding for a minute and bridges of all ...
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| training frequency | 11/5/2009 |
Q: I am currently using 5kg dumbbells for my upper body workout; I do 2-3 exercises per muscle group ... A: Ultimately it comes down to what you prefer, and the amount of time you have to spend on your ...
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| help | 10/21/2009 |
Q: im a female 22 years old in i was wondering wat can i do to lose my stomach i hired a personal ... A: Secondly what did you tell you in regards to your diet? Diet is key when it comes to losing stomach ...
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| How often? | 10/19/2009 |
Q: Karen I am having a disagreement with a friend.WE are both early fifties. She works out quite ... A: you are both correct you have to do the workout the is right for you. Her way is great for burning ...
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| weight loss and weight lifting | 10/15/2009 |
Q: I need to lose fat, and to do this i'm willing to run 30 min. every day, and i'm currently also ... A: I know it seems crazy but it is true. The closer you can get to your recommended calorie intake the ...
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| weight | 10/14/2009 |
Q: DOES A TREADMILL HELP you lose your thighs I WALK ON THE TREADMILL AT LEAST 3 TIMES A WEEK AND I PUT ... A: great job it seems like you are very dedicated. Remember there really isn't anyway to target a ...
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| which machine | 10/13/2009 |
Q: Karen A new civic fitness facility with a pool has opened in my neighourhood so on my days off I ... A: congratulations on your effort to become more healthy. Swimming is a great exercise since it ...
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| build the legs | 10/11/2009 |
Q: I am 40 years old. I do not have weights at home and I don't intend to go to gym. I would like to ... A: All types of lunges, squats and jump training. For the jump training you will want to jump up on ...
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| weight loss and running | 10/9/2009 |
Q: I am wondering what you would suggest in terms of an exercise schedule. Would it be dangerous for me ... A: I always recommend that someone can walk 4 miles without rest before they really attempt a running ...
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| Eccentric loading | 10/4/2009 |
Q: i understand that the muscle will be stronger around the joint and there fore give the joint more ... A: I can give you a better answer in regards to the tendons as opposed to the ligaments as the tendons ...
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| Exercise | 9/30/2009 |
Q: my name is Ryan. I been working out for almost a year and i workout every other day. When i hit the ... A: If you have specific goals for certain muscles groups you are going to have to break it down a ...
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| exercises for my weight? | 9/27/2009 |
Q: ok im only 15 and 5'2" and 100 pounds...but i wanted to know some exercises i could do to get a ... A: However I can give you two websites that have a lot of information I think you will find helpful. ...
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| Weight Gain & Muscle Mass | 9/26/2009 |
Q: Karen, I am a 19 yr. old college freshman (male), and I want to start attending the university's ... A: just a guess since I do not know your exact circumstances. Once you pick up the extra calories, you ...
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| Help ? ! Lol | 9/17/2009 |
Q: i'm just Starting off Lifting weights, and to be perfectly honest with you, i have'nt got a lot of ... A: Also that is what I do for a living a people pay me for that information. I can give you a couple ...
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| reduce body fats | 9/15/2009 |
Q: Karen, I am 24years 184cm and 82kg bf%24.5 I was 90 kg and I was on diet for 5weeks I lift 6 ... A: congratulations on what you have accomplished thus far. Dates are good healthy food, but with all ...
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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: they were correct. I would take a complete week off, as you have a list of symptoms not just 1 or ...
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| firm up | 8/25/2009 |
Q: I have been working out for 11weeks now.have lost 18# from 128#. to 110#. 2" everywhere.im 5'2" 54 ... A: congratulations on your results thus far. Results vary and are dependent on so many factors that it ...
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| treadmill | 8/9/2009 |
Q: I was a walker for weight maintenance, and now I've joined a gym & I go mostly for the treadmill. ... A: Now with that being said your heart rate can also fluctuate for other reasons, such as stress and ...
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| arms/ thighs | 8/7/2009 |
Q: i'm almost 20 and i did gymnastics for about 15 years. my biceps have always been pretty big ... A: You really can not shrink your arms or any body part for that matter down. Removing body fat is the ...
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| building my chest muscles | 8/5/2009 |
Q: please what is the the quick and best way to build only my chest muscles because each time i finish ... A: http://www.exrx.net/Lists/ExList/ChestWt.html When doing barbell presses the closer your hands are ...
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| building my chest muscles | 7/28/2009 |
Q: please what is the the quick and best way to build only my chest muscles because each time i finish ... A: first there isn't a quick way to build any muscle in the body. Muscle building is something that ...
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| weightlifting/nutriton | 7/24/2009 |
Q: Im woman/54 gym 6 days a week 1 1/2 hrs. including 18min bike. 1.protein/brached chain aminos/and ... A: your questions is a bit confusing but I will give it a try. I like the protein shake after the ...
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| Training (BB) during weight loss | 7/21/2009 |
Q: I have lost 100 pounds and started weight training. Should I do an aerobic training first, and then ... A: the more muscle you have on your body the easier it is to burn the existing fat on your body. To ...
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| help | 7/17/2009 |
Q: but wanted to to while bulking up should i do cardio or no and what kinds of food should i eat ... A: there is a lot to your question. I will try to give as much help as I can. Bulking up and looking ...
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| Push-ups | 7/10/2009 |
Q: I have a very serious question that may sound silly. Is it more difficult for a woman with large ... A: I know when I have worked with clients training for their PT exams, they have told me their push ups ...
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| Bruises from lifting | 7/7/2009 |
Q: I noticed your question about bruising and I wonder if you had ever gotten an answer. Everyone ... A: I still do not have an answer to that question. I have seen people develop bruises when they lift a ...
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| Abs training | 7/1/2009 |
Q: How often should someone train abs? Daily? Is it ok to train them even if I still feel my abs sore? ... A: your abs are a set of muscles just like any other in the body and they still need rest and recovery ...
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| General Exercise Questions | 6/29/2009 |
Q: I have recently started tryiing to become more active in order to promote weight loss and ... A: Generally for a beginner I recommend 2 weight training workouts a week for about 2-3 weeks and then ...
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| weight lifting | 6/20/2009 |
Q: im 20 yrs old but i look 17 im small not skinny but small..and i work out almost all the time like 3 ... A: Start with your diet first. You should be taken in about 3500 calories a day. Make sure you have a ...
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| expanding waist line | 6/16/2009 |
Q: I work out regularly (usually 5-6 times per week). I do at least an hour and a half of cardio, 30 ... A: but I can give you some things that may help. Typically a bulging stomach has more to do with fat ...
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| getting better sleep | 6/12/2009 |
Q: I have a question about my sleep schedule and how it can improve/damage my workouts and fitness ... A: That is absolutely true. Think of it this way, during the workout you are tearing the body down, so ...
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| stomach problem | 6/11/2009 |
Q: i heard aerobics help, lose weight but due to situps and crunches my stomach is getting bigger day ... A: so I am not sure what is going on there. I put up a blog post today you may want to check out that ...
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| thigh soreness | 5/19/2009 |
Q: I'm 31 years old, 5'10 with no ailments. I neither smoke or drink. I started this job as a grocery ... A: I would probably guess it is work related. You worked your legs harder and in a different way then ...
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| my plan | 5/15/2009 |
Q: hi i was wondering why i wasnt able to lose weight i joined weight watchers and workout 5 times a ... A: I am not a big fan of Weight Watchers, they use a point system. Points do not necessarily equate to ...
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| stamina in muscles | 5/13/2009 |
Q: I am a 41 year old and I work out between 4 and 5 days a week, mwf I run between 3 and 6 miles and ... A: I would look at two things. It seems as if there is some overtraining going on and maybe not enough ...
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| Weights | 4/28/2009 |
Q: Hope you don't mind me asking you this question as its on behalf of my girlfriend who is 28, 5ft ... A: You still will want to rotate your training schedule around a bit so you do not plateau. Arm curls, ...
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| weight loss and thighs | 4/25/2009 |
Q: What is the best exercise to lose weight around the thigh area inner thighs and outter. to shed ... A: You can exercise till you are blue in the face, but without proper nutrition you will never be ...
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| H.I.I.T. ? | 4/20/2009 |
Q: Karen I have been trying to lose body fat and keep my heart and lungs in good condition. I have been ... A: First thing I would is define your goals and decide your biggest factors for weight loss and then go ...
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| Weight gain | 4/15/2009 |
Q: Hey. I'm 20 years old.I weigh 58 Kgs and I'm 5'11 tall.I eat all three meals in good proportion but ... A: What I can tell you is you need to take in somewhere around 2800-3000 calories. And you want them ...
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| exercise order | 4/9/2009 |
Q: I'd like to know what's the right order of exercising (stretch, strength, aerobic exercises)? which ... A: I am sorry for the delay Lisa your question got lost in my inbox. Let's start with the warm up: ...
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| exercise order | 4/3/2009 |
Q: I'd like to know what's the right order of exercising (stretch, strength, aerobic exercises)? which ... A: Your question really has no truly right or wrong answer. The basics: a warm up is an activity done ...
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| After losing weight: | 3/29/2009 |
Q: I hope this is your type of question- first time using the site so a little unsure, but hoping I'm ... A: when you lose weight you can diet in such a way that allows you to lose predominately fat or ...
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| cellulite! | 3/24/2009 |
Q: I'm a 45 year old woman who is 5'2" and weighs approx.143lb. I do aerobics twice a week and try to ... A: However it is my experience that with proper nutrition and exercise most people can get rid of the ...
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| Help Mass | 3/20/2009 |
Q: Hey I'm 18 years old, male, 120 pounds, 5'6", ectomorph with a high metabolism. MY GOAL; To gain 20 ... A: You will want to make sure you are doing multiple sets low reps heavy weight. I personally like the ...
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| Regarding Weight Loss | 3/19/2009 |
Q: I am 24years,5"8 and weigh 64-65 kilos.I used to be 80 kilos 7 months back and through ... A: Your body also gets to a point where it does not want you to lose weight, (sometimes called your set ...
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| Need to tone my thighs and butt | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I have been working out for 9 months and have trimmed and toned everything but still want to have ... A: Britt first thing you need to do is get your body fat tested if possible and figure out were you are ...
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| RE-VISTED QUESTION ON PUMPING IRON | 3/7/2009 |
Q: I was wondering would you please explain to me: why does it take a couple of days to be sore after ... A: Researchers are not a 100% sure why and how the problem occurs and they are even more confused in ...
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| Toning chest | 3/6/2009 |
Q: "Hello, i have been toning up my biceps now for the couple weeks. Now i want to tone up my chest. I ... A: dumbbells, barbell and use a different bench position incline, decline and flat. Also be sure to ...
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| Fat deposit near the underarm question. | 2/21/2009 |
Q: first off I'd like to say I greatly appreciate this site and everyone who is a part of it, thank ... A: The first thing I would do is get your body fat tested, find out were you are. Remember body fat is ...
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| Regular body structure | 2/20/2009 |
Q: I weigh 55kg but have to be 60kg for my height. My problem is that my back and laps alone looks ... A: But to answer you question for the legs you want to do lots of squats and lunges. There are many ...
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| Treatment Options | 2/19/2009 |
Q: Will appreciate any help you can give; To give some background, I’m 61 years old and have been ... A: As a general rule of thumb I do not ever give out treatment advice unless i can meet with the client ...
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| cardio during weight training | 2/16/2009 |
Q: I use a stationary bike and stair climber in my routine for cardio. I use the equipment at a high ... A: Essentially that whole workout is cardio based because you are keeping your heart rate up the entire ...
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| Bulky Calves | 2/12/2009 |
Q: I'm Carley Metzger, I'm 18 years old, i weigh about 113, I'm about 5'3. My problem is that I am ... A: first get your body fat measured. See where your numbers are and make sure there isn't some weight ...
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| ringette | 2/11/2009 |
Q: I have a 10-year-old daughter who is involved in rep-level ringette. She is one of the youngest in ... A: I did however look it up. Karate would be a great starting point. She is also beginning to hit the ...
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| How to slim and tone legs? | 2/9/2009 |
Q: Over the past year I have lost approx 70 lbs through better eating and walking 5 days a week. ... A: You want a combination of a lot of things for fat loss. High intensity cardio intervals, lunges, ...
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| What to do regarding lower body! | 2/8/2009 |
Q: Ok a bit about myself first before i get to the point, I am 5'2"female,who weighs 140lbs, who has ... A: fat loss comes off the slowest and the hardest in your trouble spots. You need to crank up the ...
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| Heart rate | 2/7/2009 |
Q: I work out on an elliptical exercise machine to get my heart rate up to a target zone of (220-age) * ... A: it changes the dynamics of your body and a lot of times it has the potential to cause various ...
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| pectoral | 2/5/2009 |
Q: How long should it take a pectoral muscle to heal. Have pain in left pec. First thought heart. Heart ... A: anywhere from 6 weeks to 6 months. It really depends on what you did and how you are taking care of ...
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| Weight training, marathon training, gaining weight | 2/4/2009 |
Q: I am a 27 year old in good physical shape. I am 5'3 and my weight in the last year has gone from ... A: busy busy week. I got a question very similar to this last week. Two things are happening here: ...
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| Muscles give up?? | 2/3/2009 |
Q: I have been doing crunches almost every night for about a month. I can do about 25 or so until I ... A: Not something you want to have happen as you will begin to train faulty movement patterns. Try to ...
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| exercising but still gaining weight | 1/22/2009 |
Q: I had a baby 6 months ago and got back to my pre-pregnancy weight relatively quickly, I always have, ... A: First we will talk about diet, when you exercise hard it really makes you want to eat more and ...
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| need help with my weight | 1/14/2009 |
Q: you seem like you know alot so ill ask you, im 17 im a size 16-18 in clothes im quite short and i ... A: Start little by little improving that. Next walk as often as you can. Lastly start to add some ...
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| proper clothes | 1/13/2009 |
Q: My college athlete brother is taking on the task of teaching proper weight lifting techniques to my ... A: To my knowledge an athletic supporter keeps things in place, it is not used to prevent injuries but ...
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| Exercising and weight gain | 1/11/2009 |
Q: Is it possible that exercising can cause moderate weight gain? I am a 26 year old female, 5'0, 110 ... A: The more you exercise the more fuel your body will need. If you are eating the correct things and ...
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| Dips question | 1/6/2009 |
Q: I have been lifting weights for almost 3 years. Recently I added the dips exercise to my workout. ... A: One of the things I see happen often with dips, is the release of the shoulders. You should hold ...
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| i have some confusion regarding my schedule. | 1/5/2009 |
Q: i am abhishek, 22, i have some confusion regarding my exercise schedule. Until 2 weeks ago i used to ... A: Quite frankly the more you read the more confused you will become. Every single book you read will ...
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| Dips question | 1/4/2009 |
Q: I have been lifting weights for almost 3 years. Recently I added the dips exercise to my workout. ... A: I would first ask what your goals are? Are you trying to work triceps or chest? I ask because if ...
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| weight gain | 12/15/2008 |
Q: Hey, im 18, 5' 6.5" and 109 pounds. I've recently started on my quest to gain weight, my goal is ... A: That is a lot of weight gain for a short period of time especially without doing any leg work. The ...
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| exercise for general fitness | 12/12/2008 |
Q: I am a female of 18 years old. I would like to know how much exercise I should do a day to be well ... A: What you do is really dependent on your goals. For general health you should do aerobic activities ...
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| biceps | 12/8/2008 |
Q: "hi im karthik,im 19 y.o,im 5'10" n 58 kgs,n i wanna develop my biceps, i havnt excercised before n ... A: I would just begin with some basic bicep curls and triceps extensions. Light weight high reps. ...
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| Army fitness | 12/4/2008 |
Q: Im in the Army so my training is very intense. If over periods of leave I do little to no exercise ... A: so for your strength and endurance activities like push ups and sit ups you could go a couple - ...
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| Should i do this? and what kind of workout is this? | 12/3/2008 |
Q: My friend and I have been doing this one kind of workout routine that involves like a full body ... A: That part is safe. What is not the smartest part is to not take days off between your workouts, ...
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| upper back | 11/19/2008 |
Q: Karen With my new part time job as a school bus driver I find my upper back getting sore. I try to ... A: and strengthen the muscles of the upper back. Use reverse flys, rows all variations and external ...
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| work out | 11/17/2008 |
Q: i have dvd's like tabeoo, biggest loser, jillian micheals, dancing with the star, and buns and ... A: light weights and lots of intervals you will keep your metabolism revved up all day and burn fat ...
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| work out | 11/16/2008 |
Q: i have dvd's like tabeoo, biggest loser, jillian micheals, dancing with the star, and buns and ... A: You will not regret it. There is always more you can do. Let me list a few of my favorites. (The ...
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| what can i do | 11/12/2008 |
Q: sir, i am 21 years old . i weigh 67kg and i am six feet tall.. how much i should i wiegh for my ... A: As a matter of fact even for the clients I work with I find it hard to give them and exact weight. ...
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| Thanks | 11/5/2008 |
Q: Greetings First off I wanted to thank you for looking at this question, I already know the general ... A: I would say it is a pretty common question. Everything you have said is absolutely correct. So how ...
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| weighted hula hoop | 10/30/2008 |
Q: at my gym, they have been recommending that we use a weighted hula hoop as an aerobic exercise. ... A: Adding weight to the hoop makes you have to work harder. If you can do it and your form is not bad ...
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| Chest Exercise | 10/29/2008 |
Q: To concentrate on the Chest part can i do the Chest Exercise Regularly or do it have side effects ... A: You are actually building your muscle during the recovery time, so yes in way their are side ...
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| Home Gym | 10/25/2008 |
Q: I am looking to purchase a Bowflex home gym. The problem I'm having is that I can't decide which one ... A: All of the systems have the same rod mechanism. The higher price systems basically give you more ...
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| chest | 10/19/2008 |
Q: I want to get my chest more in form by working out without weights. Can you tell me what I can do. ... A: There are hundreds of variations, do them all. (not at once). Also the plank is a very good ...
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| Weights or more cardio | 9/22/2008 |
Q: Karen My girlfriend says she read that lifting weights will increase my metabolism. I am trying to ... A: then that is what you should do. If you want to do it for weight loss do some High Intensity ...
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| Reps vs weight | 9/15/2008 |
Q: Greetings! I've been a runner for 15 years+ and off/on with weight training. This past month have ... A: Heavy weights and less reps will help to build up more strength and power while lighter weights with ...
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| Gaining Weight | 9/9/2008 |
Q: My names Josh, Im 17, 6"2' with a slim build, i have always been active n try to take part in sports ... A: Next lots of lunges, squats and calf raises. Heavy weight low reps 3-4 sets 1- 2 minutes of rest ...
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| Will my workout plan help me lose weight and stay cut | 9/8/2008 |
Q: This is my workout for the week. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I run for 35 minutes but I do a ... A: You are only lifting for the muscles on the front of your body. This will over time set up a muscle ...
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| balance training | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I have been researching the sense of balance for an article I am writing. I'm hoping that you can ... A: I really would like more information on how you will use these answers. Can we discuss this more ...
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| Prednisone, large breasts, losing weight | 8/17/2008 |
Q: I am in a fitness training program. My one problem is I'm very large breasted, from Predinsone for ... A: Exercise is a great supplement but if your are not doing the correct things with your diet it will ...
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| Bruising from lifting weights | 7/31/2008 |
Q: I lift weights in a muscle conditioning class about 2-3/week. I only lift 5-8 lbs for each exercise. ... A: The only thing I can think of is maybe you are accidentally bumping your arms when you lift the ...
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| weight loss/treadmill | 7/22/2008 |
Q: I am a 28 year old female. I am 5'5 and I weigh 135lbs. I am trying to loose 10 lbs. and tone up. ... A: however I am not sure that a treadmill workout is the correct thing to do to tone your legs and hip ...
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| Training | 7/18/2008 |
Q: Hey Karen, I've been working out for about a year now, and I'm happy with the results. I've built up ... A: Mike hi thank you for the question. I would leave your training the way you have it if it is ...
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| situps after a hysterectomy | 7/17/2008 |
Q: i had a hysterectomy about 6 weeks a go i would like to start doing sit ups thanks julie A: If your doctor has cleared you, you are OK, it is up to him/her to make the final call. Please do a ...
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| Eating before or after | 7/6/2008 |
Q: Just a quick one is it best to eat before or after and weight session? I tend to eat about 30mins ... A: If you feel like you do not have enough energy to make it through the entire workout you could have ...
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| weight lifting | 6/25/2008 |
Q: I am 29 years old, 110 pounds and 5'7" I have always been tall and thin and never really fluctuated ... A: Keep in mind neither of these will change the size of the breast, you were correct in saying that it ...
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| Exercise and Health | 6/16/2008 |
Q: I started to work out at a gym four months ago and have started to notice good changes regarding my ... A: you are very focused and are working really hard. To answer your question, so long as you are ...
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| Best time to do aerobic exercise with Weightlifting | 6/15/2008 |
Q: I am a 23 year old male and I have pretty seriously been lifting weights for about 6 months. I am ... A: You are correct there is a lot of conflicting information out there. If weightlifting is your main ...
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| sit ups | 6/13/2008 |
Q: the problem is my stomach. Everytime i lay on the floor or my gym ball to do sit ups my stomach ... A: I hope these little changes can help. Good luck with everything. Stay Motivated, Karen
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| sit ups | 6/11/2008 |
Q: the problem is my stomach. Everytime i lay on the floor or my gym ball to do sit ups my stomach ... A: You say your stomach raises when you lay down. If that is the only time you have a problem what I ...
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| rehab | 6/5/2008 |
Q: I had a torn acl. I had surgery about 2 years ago. But for the last year and half I haven't really ... A: I Chris you need to work both stability and strength. I would do as many single leg things as ...
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| 1/2 marathon condition | 6/4/2008 |
Q: I have run several half marathons and plan to run more. I just ran the Buffalo May 30th and my next ... A: I really think it depends on the person. Make sure you have recovered from May 30th. You want to ...
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| loosing a chubby face.. | 5/28/2008 |
Q: Ms. Skidmore, Hi. im 21 years old and have been exercising vigorously for about 4 years. while my ... A: Remember body fat is different then BMI. I would try to get it done by someone who knows what they ...
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| Physical Improvement | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I am 31, still feel like I'm in my mid-20s, though in the last few years my general fitness and ... A: sometimes that's half the battle. At some point in time into our 30's things about our body begin ...
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| Physical fitness | 4/25/2008 |
Q: my name is Jessica. I found you on allexperts.com. My P.E homework is to interview someone, and I ... A: I will be happy to answer your questions. 1. By leading an active lifestyle play with my kids, ...
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| Exercise | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I work out six days a week, I do 30mins. of cardio twice a day and do toning exercises and free ... A: You could work out 3 hours a day 7 days a week and if you did not have a supportive nutritional diet ...
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| jump rope and jogging | 4/18/2008 |
Q: I am a male age 45. On weekends Sat and Sun I go jogging for around 45 mins each. On weekdays, due ... A: Obviously the more strenuous the exercise the more pressure and strain put on our joints. However ...
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| body parts | 4/15/2008 |
Q: I am getting very confused with how you should break down the body in parts and when i look at how ... A: you confused me. Let me try to clear things up a bit for you. Most of the time when people do a ...
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| Fitness | 4/14/2008 |
Q: I have been working out over a year. I gain some muscles, but I still have a belly fat. I don't know ... A: You need to make sure you are eating well. Diet is a very large part of the picture when it comes ...
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| where to begin | 4/13/2008 |
Q: well i want to start losing some weight so i've decided to buy power 90x. I've been thinking ... A: Losing weight will be part of the process if you do it correctly. This system (power 90x) is ...
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| Supplement for Jogging | 4/10/2008 |
Q: I'm in love with jogging and have been jogging on a daily basis. I want to make sure I don't injure ... A: Make sure you take one day a week off for recovery. You need to have adequate carbs and protein in ...
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| weights and jogging | 3/27/2008 |
Q: I am a 42 yr old female. I lift weights on Wed. and Fri. I lift to tone. I do 4 sets of 12-15 ... A: It isn't so much about how much time you put into it. It is about working smarter. So long as you ...
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| Increase in body mass | 3/26/2008 |
Q: Let me introduce to you. My name is Rogério. I'm 19 years old and I weigh 114 pounds (52kg) and I'm ... A: You are also only focusing on one very specific part of the body with that workout (chest and front ...
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| workout | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Heres a better way to look at it. Sorry it didn't make sense before. Monday- lift weights/strength ... A: Remember the workout breaks the muscle down and the recovery/rest phase is when the muscle is ...
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| Weightlifting | 3/19/2008 |
Q: my name is angelo and im 19 years old. I workout every other days. After my workout, my shoulder and ... A: there are two possible reasons why you hurt after your workout. Reason #1 you physically have a ...
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| work out with copd | 3/13/2008 |
Q: i have copd and need a good work out to help with breathing, and card, am 2/9 and 245lb, can do ... A: There are 3 parts to weight loss. Weight training, high intensity aerobic training (or HIT) and ...
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| work out with copd | 3/12/2008 |
Q: i have copd and need a good work out to help with breathing, and card, am 2/9 and 245lb, can do ... A: I had leukemia and 1 of the chemo's burned my lungs. I suffer from similar symptoms all the time. ...
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| general conditioning | 2/24/2008 |
Q: I am a 51 year old man who was about 15 pounds overweight and in terrible physical shape. I began a ... A: The more muscle you build the higher your metabolism will burn and will help with weight loss. ...
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| Exercise | 2/23/2008 |
Q: How much exercise is too much i do 1 hour of high impact aerobics 6 mornings a week from 6.30am to ... A: I need a little bit more information, I am not sure what kind of results you are looking for and ...
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| desperate | 2/18/2008 |
Q: well i weigh 254 pounds and i am about 6ft 3. i have developed "manboobs" and i am trying to get rid ... A: Warren great question you need to get on a strength training program. The more muscle you build the ...
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| exercise | 2/13/2008 |
Q: please my friend help me....I am a venezuelan 1.93 m, and 118 kg. I have no time to do aerobics ... A: However a better choice would be to do less sit ups and pushups and add some body weight squats or ...
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| HiiT/Cardio, will i lose my boobs? | 2/12/2008 |
Q: My main question is that I'm 110 lbs, 32C, and i'm 5'3.5 I know that's a good weight but I want to ... A: For the most part fat loss is controlled by your diet. The better you eat the less fat you will ...
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| Tone up | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I've been watching this advert on the TV, its advertising 6 second abs, what do you think of this? I ... A: except for maybe one. The Firm(Firm Parts)5 day Abs. I am not sure if they even make it anymore it ...
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| Quitting Smoking | 2/3/2008 |
Q: I am quitting smoking, and I've decided to start exercising and begin going to the gym again. My ... A: Congratulations on quitting smoking. Not an easy endeavor. I would start with resistance training. ...
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| weight lifting after an hysterectomy | 1/31/2008 |
Q: I had a hysterectomy about 8 weeks ago. When I saw the doctor he said that I should only ever lift ... A: however I have worked with a number of women who have had hysterectomies and they did not have any ...
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| Proper exercise | 1/26/2008 |
Q: I am a 58 year old female that need to lose about 30 lbs. I have very little cartliage in my right ... A: You exercise and build muscle at the same time. You can do any of the upper body exercises without ...
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| RE:Stamina | 1/24/2008 |
Q: sorry to bother you, im just looking for some quick advice! I vhad practiced Karate for around 10 ... A: Also some body-weight exercises for the legs, lunges and body weight squats will help. Remember the ...
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| one more question | 1/23/2008 |
Q: how about planks i do those after i finish lifting weights are those a good form of exercise to do ... A: Something you can never have to much of. Make sure with your weightlifting that you do not do to ...
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| working out outside gym | 1/23/2008 |
Q: i have been workout to build muscle for about 4 years now. i am currently studying in australia and ... A: I would do a search for body weight exercises on the Internet. You will have access to pictures and ...
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| over working | 1/21/2008 |
Q: i can now lift 80kgs two times and happy with the amount of muscle i have gained. now all i wanna do ... A: 1-2 sets of 15 -20 reps will definitely help tone you up. Pick some of the better body weight ...
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| weightlifting | 1/18/2008 |
Q: i had a baby about 11 mths ago and i have been weightlifting for about 9 or 10 mths and i do it ... A: Let's start with 3 times a day. Unless you are a pro athlete or in competition you do not have to ...
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| Itchy legs | 1/17/2008 |
Q: I am a female who works out about 4-5 times a week. I do a mix of cardio and weights. I have a ... A: (This is usually a problem of the unfit). This is the explanation a doctor would give you - the ...
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| Resistance Tube Exercises | 1/14/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you would be able to help me with this. I can pretty much figure out the upper ... A: For your lower-body workout I would use a combination of the band and body weight exercises. For ...
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| Wrist Muscle | 1/4/2008 |
Q: I am interested in learning how to gain wrist muscle, strictly speaking. That exercise methods are ... A: The two best exercises are wrist extensions and wrist curls. They will help strengthen all the ...
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| food | 1/2/2008 |
Q: i actually have a lot of questions for you but i'll start with one. People told me when i go to the ... A: Eating balanced needs to be something that happens all of the time not just when you go to the gym. ...
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| running to reduce fat and age effects on strength | 1/1/2008 |
Q: I have a question about running I am 45 and run for 30 minutes a day 5X a week should i go harder on ... A: It is always good to change speeds when it comes to running your body becomes accustomed to running ...
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