| 1. |
Can
you give me a brief comparison of eclipical striders and treadmills.
I'm looking for a machine that will give me the best cardio-vascular
weight loss? |
| 2. |
Is there a simple
fitness test I can do at home, involving e.g. step-ups where by taking pulse rate
changes at various times I can calculate a general fitness level? |
| 3. |
Is the rowing
machine the very best overall exercise since it works all major muscle groups? |
| 3a. |
Looking for a
good rowing machine that closely duplicates the sensation of actually rowing on a crew
shell. Either single or four man. Do you have anything that comes close? |
| 4. |
What exercise
is needed to supplement alternate walking 2 miles @ 3mph and a relaxing swim 2 to 3
times a week for both. |
| 5. |
For maximum health & fitness, how much water is a person supposed to drink each day? How
much is too little? |
| 6. |
After losing 52 lbs. between June
and December, I haven't lost a pound in the last 2 weeks and I am exercising almost
daily. Is there any advice you can offer me that would help me in my quest to improve my fitness and expedite further weight loss? |
| 7. |
What is the best
and worst exercise to do? I have to lose 40lbs. How
do I do that? |
| 8. |
All I do is sit all day at my job.
I really don't have time to work out because I work 10 to 12 hours a day. What can I do to keep body fat off? Is there some kind of diet you can
suggest? |
| 9. |
Hello! I am a lean person and do
moderate exercise. How can I get rid of my cellulite? |
| 10. |
I have an ACL-deficient left knee,
and stationary cycle, walk and do exercises with ankle weights. I'd like to take up Tai
Chi -- Does that pose a risk to my knee in its current
condition? |
| 11. |
I need advice about the workouts my 14 year old son's instructor is
giving him in the weight room. Is it safe for him to train
when he is growing so fast? |
| 12. |
I am dying
to get a flat toned stomach. |
| 13. |
What equations are used to calculate energy expenditure on treadmills that have uphill, level
and downhill capability? I presume mass, speed and gradient are involved. |
| 14. |
Is it
possible to die by an excess of sodium ingested in a short period of time? |
| 15. |
I would like to know when is it best to work out? Also, how
many abdominals do I have to do per day to achieve a presentable tummy? |
| 16. |
Does horse
back riding give you a good workout or exercise? If it does where does it help you? |
| 17. |
Do you know of any exercises or
tips that can help reduce the muscle mass in my legs? |
| 18. |
What is the importance of vitamin-mineral supplements for women of childbearing age? |
| 19 |
I have just begun exercising and my question is about droopy breast. I would like to know if
the breast will lift up and reduce in size as the are toned? |
| 20. |
Can you tell me some exercises to tone my stomach muscles? Just please tell me
some moves if you can. |
| 21. |
How can I reduce the length of
time my muscles are sore? |
| 22. |
I would love to do weight bearing exercises but I do not have any
lifting machines or free weights. Any suggestions? |
| 23. |
What video series works best with elliptical trainers? |
| 24. |
Can I do isometric exercises while driving on cruise control? |
| 25. |
Do you have advice for older people about selecting shoes? |
| 26. |
I'm interested in purchasing a home fitness machine, such as the BowFlex.
It looks good, but what do you think? Is there a strength building apparatus
that you think is better? |
| 27. |
I already have a Nordic Track and
I have lost motivation for it. Is it still a good thing? From your videos, I
surmise you do think so. Would you
recommend keeping the Nordic Track and also getting a weight machine? When I
worked out at Gold's gym last year on the Nautilus
equipment I felt better than I have in decades. I'll be 50 this year and want to
gain strength, prevent bone loss and lose about 20#. |
| 28. |
How can I
get bigger buttocks and hips? |
| 29. |
Is a daily
ab workout actually counterproductive? I feel like working on abs daily and feel that it would just take
me twice as long to get to the point I want to be by doing it simply every other day.
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| 30. |
Before Christmas I was relatively
quite fit. Now I am not, but I want to get fit again, and I was wondering what is the best way to go about this.
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31. |
When I
work out at the gym I perspire but
not like some people I see at the gym who are dripping wet. Is there
something I am doing wrong? I know I am pushing myself, it's not
like I'm not trying hard enough. |
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32. |
Does using
a rowing machine tone your stomach? |
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33. |
My feet always feel cold and
numbness, is it useful to improve the condition by dipping the feet in
hot water? |
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34. |
Basic physics
state that Energy = Mass X Distance. I told a friend that means
that if you run 50 miles or bike 50 miles it burns the same amount
of calories, he didn't believe me. Additionally, according to this,
hills shouldn't make a difference on calories burned, just on power
output, that is contra-intuitive.
What am I not
accounting for?
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35. |
I'm a bit
chubby, but get exercise daily and eat mostly healthy. However I
cannot seem to lose any weight.
Is there any diet or exercise that
will help me get thin and toned? |
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36. |
I have been
jogging as part of my getting more fit, and I like it a lot. I would
like to find out much more about how to run better. Any suggestions?...
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37. |
What causes your toes to cramp
while doing floor exercises when you point and flex your feet. What can
you do to prevent it? |
|
38. |
When I start the
faster walking my shins hurt so
bad I have to stop. Any advice on the pain or how to
stop it? |
|
39. |
What do you think of Thermoslim? |
|
40. |
Why am I getting cramps in my lower abs when doing
crunches? |
|
41. |
A bunch of questions about
recovery from a C-section. |
|
42. |
In the last two weeks
I have gained five pounds! I
am not eating differently, only exercising more effectively.
Would you happen to know what might be causing this? I am very
upset about the gain. |
|
43. |
What are types or
examples
of complex carbohydrates? |
|
44. |
To gain muscle,
should I lift weights to the point
of muscle exhaustion? |
|
45. |
The nurse in my doctor's
office said the Nordic Track is not weight-bearing exercise. Is she right? |
|
46. |
I exercise regularly.
The problem is, I've noticed that
my calves have become bulky and muscley. |
|
47. |
I
was wondering if you knew some
isometric exercises that I could do in the gym. |
|
48. |
I do aerobic exercise
about five times per week. A couple of times I had to take 3 or 4 days
off in a row due to my ulcer. When I get back to exercising again
my muscles feel like rubber.
Why is that? |
|
49. |
I want a flat stomach. I
was also wondering if doing weights would help and if so then exactly
how much. |
|
50. |
Is Elliptical exercise considered
form of weight bearing exercise? |
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51. |
Why do
people's feet burn after doing an fitness class? |
|
52. |
Is there any way I can decrease my
breast size? |
|
53. |
Is there
an exercise you can do for thinner ankles or are you genetically
"stuck" with the ones you have? |
|
54. |
You state
in your response to an email that
ephedra is documented to "be of
harm". Can you please be more specific - what type of harm??? |
|
55. |
I have been
working out for 5 months, this combined with drinking a soy protein
shake (29g) twice a day and I still haven't seen any results.
Am I doing something wrong, or is
it that I just can't get results because of my genetics? |
|
56. |
Which videos are best to use with
a power walker? |
|
57. |
Please tell me about muscle tears. |
|
58. |
I heard working out in the morning
is bad for you. Also, when should I eat? |
|
59. |
I am a diabetic type 1. My whole life
I
wanted a good formed body with muscles but I can't get any bigger.
Can I use steroids or other things like creatine? |
|
60. |
I'm a
ballet and jazz dancer and I just wanted to know what can I do for
relief for foot cramps? |
|
61. |
I just purchased a
Bowflex. Can I expect the results they show on TV? |
|
62. |
What is a good way to help you get
taller, or is there anyway? |
|
63. |
Is BowFlex good for body building? |
|
64. |
How can I
tone my butt? |
|
65. |
What are calories? |
|
66. |
How can I get wider hips? |
|
67. |
How much water do I need?
How about fruit juice? |
|
68. |
Why does my left foot cramp? |
|
69. |
How should I use a
home gym to build my upper body? |
|
70. |
When I dance and then
go out in the cold my knees hurt. |
|
71. |
Do ab electrocution devices work? |
|
72. |
How can I
reduce back pain when I do
crunches? |
|
73. |
I need help reducing. |
|
74. |
Is
six meals a day good?
What are the best weight workout
patterns? |
|
75. |
Would taking
growth hormones be bad if I'm
21? Is there any stretching
exercises that would make you taller?... |
|
76. |
Does walking or running burn more
calories? |
|
77. |
What is
average weight for my height?
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|
77. |
Also, I eat
health food but can't lose weight. |
|
78. |
How does
exercising in the water effect my
heart rate? |
|
79. |
How
can I lose stretch marks? |
|
79. |
How
can I decrease my cup size? |
|
80. |
How long does
it take muscle tears to heal? |
|
81. |
Could burning feet be related to
Plantar Fasciaitis? |
|
82. |
Are there any
safe weight loss drugs? |
|
83. |
Are mulitple short exercise
sessions as good as one long session? |
|
84. |
Can I walk on a sore ankle? |
|
85. |
Due to the pain
of degenerative back disease I
need to lose weight and rebuild my body. How? |
|
86. |
Will the elliptical trainer build
bulk? |
|
87. |
Are there
natural ways to lift and firm
breasts? |
|
88. |
Xenadrine. |
|
89. |
How much protein should I
take? |
|
90. |
What causes toe cramps? |
|
91. |
I'm 5'10" and I want to be 6'. |
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