Program design for a beginner with minimal equipment
Saturday, November 29th, 2008 I have finally decided to start working out. For me to succeed in this endeavor
I need to have a plan to follow to ensure my continued progress. What are your
recommendations to beginners on a workout plan?
For equipment, my apartment complex has a lat pull down, a bench, and two sets
of dumbells, 15 and [...]
How do I split up bodyparts when designing my program?
Tuesday, October 7th, 2008Question:
What are the 3 major groups to be worked out for upper body?
ex. Back+Biceps, i forgot
Answer:
Instead of answering the question directly, I’m going to challenge you to rethink your approach to designing your program. Rather than focusing on body parts (which is actually an outdated method), try focusing on your movements.
The basic movements are:
Upperbody
-Horizontal [...]
How to Lose Weight in Time for Your Wedding!
Thursday, September 18th, 2008Question:
Doug,
I am 23 years old and 5 feet tall and getting married 11/7/2009. I used to play
hard core softball which kept me in great shape of weighing 135-145 depending on
what i was doing for weight lifting.
Now, I work fulltime and seem to not be motivated like i should be.
Please let me know what would be [...]
Why Training One Bodypart Per Week is Flat Out Dumb
Saturday, August 30th, 2008Question:
I don’t seem to be getting results with my current routine and i have noticed articles online and real life friends only work 1 muscle group a day. Like theyll do biceps monday, chest tuesday, triceps wednesday, back thursday and legs friday and abs everyday at the end of the workout. It just seems fishy [...]
Saturday training at the playground
Saturday, August 23rd, 2008I try not to write too much about myself on this blog. But, I’d thought I’d share my workout today at the playground. (yes, you heard that right).
The local gym where I regularly lift has been shut down for maintenance for the ENTIRE WEEK. I was so worried about how my clients were [...]
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 [...]