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Questions & Answers about Strength Training
Question #1: cardio and strength training in gym?
Hi,I am a great enthusiast of going to the gym,
where I split my time between cardio
work..running, and strength/weight
training..muscle building.I've not been since last
wed due to flu.I hope to get back later this
week.Will I lose much strength and fitness due to
my missed week/flu?Or is strength/fitness not lost
in a week?
Answer: You shouldn't lose your knack in a week, but you
should take it easy while getting over the flu.
Your immune system is still weak, and overdoing it
could leave you open to catching more bugs.
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Question #2: beginners strength training.?
I am 5'11 and weight 255 pounds currently I run 3
days a week and on the other days I dont run i
want to start strength training, so what should I
do if i have no muscle what so ever? do i go to a
gym right away or do i do sit-ups, push-ups thing
i can do with my own body weight then after awhile
go to a gym? please give me some adviceMy goal is
to loose weight and gain muscle, and do you think
255 pounds is a bit to heavy to start loosing
weight? should i put off more pounds then start
the weight training
Answer: alright..what u need to determine is , is what is
ur goal. losing weight alone, or losing weight and
building a physique also. now,to answer ur
question really quick before i drift to far from
the question, i suggest hitting the gym and forget
doing plain old situps, pushups etc... reason 1 is
because u can focus more on working out at a gym.
there are less things that can grab ur attention
at a gym, besides the little cute blonde in the
spandex tights... at home u have t.v., couch,
computer, and the fridge. keep up the running. are
u trying to lose weight quick? here is a
suggestion. cardio...lots of it...diet...high
protein, low carb, low sugar...and try something
called the burn, by fizogen. i used it and lost
approximately 40 lbs. i was 5'6 at 212 lbs. now
im 5'6 at 172 lbs. also, dont give up on situps,
pullups etc, all together. include those in a gym
routine...helps to better tone ur muscles. ur
muscles will grow as u progress in ur exercises.
just dont give up!
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Question #3: Speed and Strength training?
I'm a striker, I do have some speed(40m in 9.9
sec) but I am totally lacking in Strength. How
would you recommend me to beef up my strength
without jeopardising my speed?Is there any
training without using those weight lifting
machinery?
Answer: Strength training.. Squats might help ur
legStamina - do slow jogs real slow. =D
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Question #4: What strength training exercises do you use in your choosen martial art?
Do you use weights? If so what kind and how
often?What do you use to build strength in your
training?
Answer: i strenght train everyday, 30 reps with a 15 pound
weight, to keep my muscle up, just curcles,
nothing fancyi also practice hand stands agiants a
walls, it helps my shoulders.for my abs ill do
crunches sit up, and a rath odd one,dont know what
its called, lie on the ground and hold the bottom
of a table or something like that and lift your
legs u, down without touching the floor, and up
agian, you can go sit to side to strenghten those
love handles ^_~ (its a really hard one but more
effective than most ab workouts)YOU CANT BEAT
PUSHUPSyes 30 pushups everyday, in the morning and
then before i go to bed.
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Question #5: does strength training increase appetite???
I have been doing strength training to gain muscle
because i want to gain a few pounds. Also, does
strength training burn more calories than aerobic
or fewer?
Answer: almost the same calories are burnt
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Question #6: Will strength training my lower body improve my sprinting?
I'm a distance runner and I'm looking to improve
my 400m time. I can run it at, absolute fastest,
64 seconds. I want to get it much lower...at least
57. I'm tall and thin, built for distance. My 100m
time is relatively good, 12.8. Will strength
training my lower body improve my quarter times?
(In addition to speedwork/running quarters) ? Any
suggestions or advice would be appreciated also.
Thank you.In case it really matters...I'm 6'2'',
male, Caucasian and 140 lbs.
Answer: no ull be too sore trust me maybe after a week of
rest. then hell ya r u kidding me.
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Question #7: Strength training?
How long will it take to notice muscel increse?
After starting a program.
Answer: At least a few weeks. Depends on where you start
at. Work with low weights and high reps.
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Question #8: Adding strength training to a workout regime - what do you recommend?
I currently do aerobic exercise (elliptical,
cycling), pilates, and yoga. My goal is to be
more fit, toned, and slim down my stomach. I
don't want to bulk up my muscles. I understand
that strength training is needed to roundout a
workout routine. For my goals, does it make sense
to add it? If so, what would you recommend is the
best method so that I achieve toning but not
bulkiness? I have access to a well-eqiupped gym
and I also like working out at home, so I'm open
to anything. Thanks in advance for your help.
Answer: Basically just add about 30 minutes of weight
lifting to your cardio and do it right after or
right before, but don't weight lift for more than
five days. It's good to weight lift and add a bit
of muscle because the more muscle you've got, the
better your body is at burning up calories aka
losing weight.Lift for a different body part each
time you go lift. Aim for 3-4 sets of 12-15 reps
to get some toning results. And if you don't feel
like going to the gym, do 15 sets of pushups at
home. A protein shake post workout would be a
smart investment for your muscle.E-mail me with
questions.
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Question #9: strength training?
I am planning to start weight training soon to
improve strength and muscle tone, but was
wondering if anyone knows other accessories apart
from weights to supplement this? Stuff to help
with toning the abs and core strength?Thanks
Answer: i use a pilates/ yoga band when doing pilates. ive
noticed my stomach getting flatter in a week.
there is also the fitness ball, which i dont use,
but i hear is good. and also like a fitness rope,
it has handles on the ends, i dont know the exact
name of the thing, but it came with a weight loss
program my mom got into. best thing, in my
opinion, pilates band.
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Question #10: Does strength training burn calories?
Is it true that if you do strength training and
build muscle, you will burn more calories
throughout the day? If it is true, is it a
substantial amount?
Answer: Yes, this is true, but not very many more calories
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