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| Subject | Date Asked |
| How to get larger shoulder? | 7/5/2008 |
| Q: My name is Nicol, I am 17 years old canadian. To start off, I have to tell you that I am an artist, ... A: First off I suggest going to a local gym and see what shoulder machines they have to offer. You want ... | |
| Abs | 7/3/2008 |
| Q: im 20yrs old, and i have been lifting and doing sports most of my life. I lift 4 times a week and ... A: Abs are the hardest thing to achieve. It takes constant commitment and hard work to get that 6 pack. ... | |
| power | 6/22/2008 |
| Q: Hey im 15 yo almost 16 wand i was wondering if it was safe for me to weights? Could u also tell me ... A: It is safe to lift weights just make sure you don't overdo it though. What you are looking for is a ... | |
| help in exersicing | 6/16/2008 |
| Q: my name is james and as you know it's summer. problem is i am really overweight and can't fully ... A: James unfortunately providing a specific diet and exercise plan for someone requires a lot of care ... | |
| weightlifting routine | 6/14/2008 |
| Q: I recently read about a mass building routine that recommends taking an exercise, say bench press, ... A: It sounds like something I used to do called burnouts. The quick rests do put alot of strain on your ... | |
| supplement | 6/12/2008 |
| Q: are there any side effects or long term effects i should be concerned about? thanks A: There are no long term side effects known for taking nitric oxide supplements. Unfortunately there ... | |
| Need to work out! | 6/11/2008 |
| Q: my name is Samantha and I'm a little confused. I'm 5'9 and weigh 145lbs. I visit the gym at least ... A: First, you stated you go to the gym 3x a week. You should go 5x a week and do the same routine ... | |
| Cutting and Bulking | 6/6/2008 |
| Q: Robert, what is the different between cutting and bulking? Should someone at 280lbs be bulking or ... A: Bulking and cutting are complete opposites. Bulking is putting on weight by eating A LOT of the ... | |
| burnt out | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: I am 50,no health issues except for the spare tire that wont go ;-) Robert,I seem to be able to go ... A: I suggest you stretch before your workout too. This will reduce your chance of getting an injury ... | |
| Calves | 3/10/2008 |
| Q: I have very large calves, though I am otherwise fairly slim. Is there anything I can do about this? A: Some people have genetics that allow them to be slim everywhere but their legs. I suggest doing a ... | |
| Are there simple exercises | 3/8/2008 |
| Q: how are you? My name is Mike. I have a few questions about fitness and staying in shape. I can't ... A: If you cannot afford fitness equipment and are looking to work out it is going to be very hard. As ... | |
| Workouts and eating habits | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: I've recently started doing short 5-10 minute workouts every morning and night, once before i head ... A: During 2 5-10 minute workouts will not get you ripped. A six pack is one of the hardest things a ... | |
| work out/protein shakes | 2/27/2008 |
| Q: I am an 18 year old that has never really had a consistent work out. I march in a drum and bugle ... A: If you are looking for endurance then yes, you need cardio. You said right off the bat you aren’t ... | |
| Weight gaining, and supplements | 2/26/2008 |
| Q: Age: 16 Weight: 135 Height: 5'9 Hi, I've always been working out on and off for a long time, but ... A: It seems you have a fast metabolism and need to be more consistent. Did you know for every week of ... | |
| Lifting and weight loss | 2/23/2008 |
| Q: i'm 19, 245lbs and 6'0 tall. I am currently on a diet to try and get down to 180lbs. I lift ... A: Unfortunately it is very hard to describe the right techniques and exercises to do over the ... | |
| Abdominal exercises | 2/21/2008 |
| Q: I was told by a gym instructor that it's fine to do crunches/sit ups every single day but am unsure ... A: You are correct to second guess that. Your ab muscles are the most important muscles in your body ... | |
| chest day | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: my chest day is always discouraging to me, i can never finish it. My chest are slightly uneven, my ... A: It is hard to say exactly what is wrong based on the fact I have not seen you or how you work out. ... | |
| desperate | 2/18/2008 |
| Q: well i weigh 254 pounds and i am about 6ft 3. i have developed "manboobs" and i am trying to get rid ... A: You would definately want to do both to maximize weight loss. Try eating 4-6 small meals a day ... | |
| flattening my abs | 2/16/2008 |
| Q: I am 49,and have been working out faithfully for a year now. I am making some good cardio and ... A: To answer your question, it is an age related thing you are dealing with. However all hope isn’t ... | |
| workout tips | 2/13/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 15 year old male. I play basketball and am into lifting weights. I am 6' 155 pounds. I just ... A: Kam Unfortunately, I can't give you a personal work out schedule. It would be very hard to do that ... | |
| when to do deadlifts | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: i am 18 yrs old and i have been lifting for 5 yrs, i want to gain mass, i am 5 ft 9 in and weigh ... A: If you were to incorporate deadlifts I would probably do it on your back day. In order to address ... | |
| Proper Way To Do Presses On The Floor | 2/11/2008 |
| Q: I have taken to doing my chest presses lying on the floor recently since I read this is the best way ... A: Unless you have arthritis or joint pain or an abnormal skeletal frame, personally I would not do it ... | |
| Fat loss for a skinny woman | 2/9/2008 |
| Q: I'm a 25 year old woman, and i need some guidance as to how lose some fat, but keep all the meat and ... A: I read your question, saw the pictures, and examined what you were doing as far as diet and exercise ... | |
| weightlifting question | 2/7/2008 |
| Q: why would someones arms or hands get numb during squats with a bar on shoulders A: If you put alot of pressure on a certain spot of your shoulder you will end up putting pressure on a ... | |
| How long | 2/6/2008 |
| Q: when doing any workout how long should i wait in between sets. I have been told to weight long ... A: I don’t know who told you failure is bad but I have to agree with taking little breaks for the most ... | |
| 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: From my understanding you seem to be doing the right thing as far as doing a cardio work out every ... | |
Weightlifting & Exercise
Answers by Expert:
Robert Marandino
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Expertise
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I can answer many questions involving exercising, supplement use, and equipment you should use. I also can give you a general work out routine for your particular goals.
I will give advice on healthy eating habits, tips on how to manage a proper diet, and to give a vast amount of advice on how to lose weight and gain lean muscle mass.
-Robert Marandino
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Experience
I have been surrounded by many experienced people in the fitness area. I also work out almost daily and try new things and have a wealth of knowledge about the subject. I also have a passion to learn more about fitness and nutrition.
I know many things that do work or do not work from previous experience or from a close friend's experience. I run my own fitness website with over 70 pages of content on the topic and 100's more to come.
Education/Credentials
High School Graduate, and currently attending college and obtaining a PHD.
Also, I maintain and run my own fitness website.
www.fitness-nutrition-plan.com
I invite you to check it out.
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