Archive for July, 2008
I lost 20 pounds–What Now?
Monday, July 28th, 2008Question:
I am professional dancer and I have recently change my eating and exercising habits and dropped 20 lbs. I do 40 minutes of cardio first thing in the morning 5 days a week and I do the ab wheel every night and some push ups pull ups and dips 3x a week. I still have [...]
15 Minutes to Belly-button Ring Worthy Abs
Monday, July 21st, 2008What are the best ways to get them [my abs and thighs] in shape pretty quickly but without taking over 15 minutes a day? And I’m 5′4; 125lbs and was considering getting my belly button pierced, opinions?
It is definitely possible for you to do something 15 minutes a day and see results– as long [...]
Lift with a purpose
Tuesday, July 15th, 2008Okay, so it’s your designated time to go to the gym and work out. How are you going to spend your time?
What is the short term and long term goal you are trying to accomplish?
Lose weight? Get stronger? Get faster? Get in better condition for a sport? Overall Health? Flexibility?
If you arrive at the [...]
Does the Ab Roller Work?
Friday, July 11th, 2008Question:
Does the ab roller really work? Or are sit-ups just as good? What are the best exercises for firming your middle?
I know there are a few products out there similar to the ab roller (like the ab dolly, ab slide, ab wheel..) so I’m assuming you’re talking about any one of these similar products where [...]
Deconditioned: Prepare for a 5K?
Monday, July 7th, 2008Question
I haven’t worked out or conditioned in years. I am running a 5K in less than a week. What do I need to do to prepare?
Well—this is an interesting question.
Obviously, you should have started training for this event several weeks in advance—but since you haven’t and you’re going to go ahead and run it anyway, [...]
Should I lift weights before or after cardio?
Wednesday, July 2nd, 2008I’ve heard that lifting weights helps you burn more calories if you lift weights before cardio and would like some insight on this.
Answer:
This is a good question, and there is not really a definite answer either way–it depends on your preference.
But, I will give you an answer anyway.
It doesn’t make sense that doing one before [...]