Archive for October, 2008

Why do teenage boys start weight training?

Posted on October 30th, 2008 in Weight Training | 10 Comments »

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carlicules asked:


im writing a tongue-in-cheek article about it for my college paper. i weight train myself and so do quite alot of my peers.

-why do you think they are doing this?
-do you agree with teenage boys weight training?
- know of any research that has been done into this?

How can i balance my cardio and weight-training routine?

Posted on October 30th, 2008 in Weight Training | 3 Comments »

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mindtweak asked:


I have started a weight-training program and want to know how to best balance it with my Cardio program. I was doing 90 min cardio 6 days a week. Now i do weight training 4 days a week and wonder how much cardio I should do.
With the weight training i am working on a more defined body, not much bulking up. With Cardio i am still working on some annoying belly/mid section fat, but am otherwise very lean.
How much cardio should i keep doing?
My Weight-training is mon, tues, thur, fri.

What is the best weight training to prepare for a 10/k race?

Posted on October 25th, 2008 in Weight Training | 5 Comments »

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jayevans2121 asked:


I am 27, soon to be running my first 10/k race in about 9 weeks. I am looking for a suitable weight training program to accompany my running program. I am also wondering if there are any supplements that would be beneficial to distance running.

How many times a week should I do weight training on top of running everyday?

Posted on October 24th, 2008 in Weight Training | 2 Comments »

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Shrek asked:


I don’t want to stop running because I enjoy it, however I want to include some weight training exercises into my regiment. I know I can reduce my mileage on my weight days but how often should I do weight training? Thanks! =)

How can I learn proper weight training with dumbbshells? Or can I build muscles any other way w/o trainer?

Posted on October 16th, 2008 in Weight Training | 3 Comments »

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Hannah B asked:


I don’t have the machines and I don’t want to pay membership for gym because it costs too much. Is weight training necessary to build muscles? Or can I focus on a sport? And which would be best? Swimming seems interesting.. My goal is just to have a toned body and to correct my posture.

How long before you see noticeable results from weight training?

Posted on October 14th, 2008 in Weight Training | 4 Comments »

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tommyd19842003 asked:


I’m about to start weight training, cardio training, and dieting (my first time ever) and I’m just curious to know how long it may take to see noticeable results (in terms of muscle mass gain and weight loss)

What is a good alternative exercise to weight training and running?

Posted on October 9th, 2008 in Weight Training | 8 Comments »

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Bman31164 asked:


I’m a 44 year old man and I work out regularly at a gym about 5 days/week. My routine consists of weight training followed by running on a treadmill. I feel like my training has hit a plateau over the last 2 months. What is a good alternative to weight training and running that might help to shake things up and shock my body out of this plateau state?