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Question: The beach trip is 8 weeks away, my mind is already there but my body is stuck in mid January. I need to get lean. My food is now clean, I have lost 8 pounds in the last month...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on May 1, 2012
Question: The beach trip is 8 weeks away, my mind is already there but my body is stuck in mid January. I need to get lean. My food is now clean, I have lost 8 pounds in the last month...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on May 1, 2012
Question: The beach trip is 8 weeks away, my mind is already there but my body is stuck in mid January. I need to get lean. My food is now clean, I have lost 8 pounds in the last month...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on May 1, 2012
Question: I work out with 8, 10 and 15 pound weights at home doing sets of dumbbell bench presses along with a whole list of other exercises. I still cannot do a push-up and I need to be able to...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 24, 2012
Question: I need the most effective abdominal routine I can get from you to get me in shape for the beach which is coming on fast. I heard that crunches were just not effective and I have been doing those....
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 17, 2012
Question: I didn't really understand what you mean when you say to eat clean. Is it not to eat fast food from a burger or pizza place? Does it mean to eat just chicken and broccoli? What are we talking...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 10, 2012
Question: I have been training and eating well over the last few months and have lost 30 pounds. For the last three weeks though, the scale hasn't moved. What do I need to do to stimulate the weight loss? Summer...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 3, 2012
Question: I am trying to get bigger but can only workout 3 days a week due to my work and family schedule. I am 37 years old and would appreciate your help in creating a 3-day workout routine. Answer: Typically...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on March 27, 2012
Question: My doctor told me I needed to eat more protein in order to help me lose weight. I thought protein was supposed to make you gain weight . Isn't that why bodybuilders eat lots of it? Answer: Too many...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on March 13, 2012
Zack Jepko doing Push-Ups/Rows Will Steele doing reps at 315lbs...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on March 6, 2012
Question: Due to a medical condition I am unable to do abdominal exercises like crunches or reverse crunches. What can I do to tighten my abs and make them stronger ? Answer: While crunches and reverse crunches are useful for...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on March 6, 2012
Question: My son will be in the 9th grade next year and would like to play football in high school. He was a very good player this year and started each game Still he needs to get bigger, stronger and...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on February 21, 2012
Question: i am trying to eat clean but I am not a big fan of fish. I love burgers and have been trying to use turkey instead of beef but it's just not the same. Do you have a recipe...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on February 14, 2012
Question: I really need to increase my speed but I am concerned that weight training will actually make me slower. What is the secret to speed? Answer: The secret to speed other than being blessed with it at birth is...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on January 31, 2012
Question: Should I do more ab exercises to get that six pack look? What is the best time to train? Answer: It has long been known that doing ab exercises alone will not build a six pack. Granted the exercises...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on January 24, 2012
Question: I train at home and outside usually but don't regularly go to a gym. How effective are pushups for building upper body and what else is good without using weights? What is the best way to run, distance or...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on January 17, 2012
Question: I gave birth to a wonderful baby boy a month ago. We had to do a c-section and I was advised not to do anything but walk for a month or so. What should I do to get back...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on January 10, 2012
Question: I am exhausted after work and all I do is sit and work on the computer or answer questions on the phone. I want next year to be different. Any suggestions? Answer: From a fitness and health perspective 2012...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on January 3, 2012
Question: I played sports in high school but for the past two years have done a whole lot of nothing. I don't even really know how to get started again and have little motivation to do so, except I no...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on December 27, 2011
Question: I need to get a head start on losing weight for the new year. What do I need to do to get started? Answer: There are four pillars that make the foundation of a solid training routine. Each individually...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on December 20, 2011
Question: I am confused about if i should maintain my diet through the holidays. I seem to start and stop over and over. Which is best, to diet through New Year's day or just let it go since I can't...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on December 13, 2011
Question: I have been working out for a while but mostly using machines. Is there any advantage to using free weights? Answer: Machines are considered the safest form of resistance training. They provide both a stable platform and a stable...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on November 29, 2011
Question: With Thanksgiving only a few days away, I wonder how to fit all the eating in with my 80/20 meal schedule. I have lost 25 pounds over the last three months and I would like to continue. How badly...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on November 22, 2011
Question: I was told my son should not lift weights or even do exercises like push-ups before he is 16. It is said to stunt growth and over work muscles causing them to be less flexible. Is that true? How...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on November 15, 2011
Question: I have been working out for a month and feel so much better physically, mentally and emotionally but I have gained 3 pounds. That plays with my head even though my clothes are looser. Why have I gained weight?...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on November 8, 2011
Question: I try to stay on a healthy eating plan but I always seem to fail after the first few days. How can I overcome emotional eating? Answer: Anytime you assign time in your busy day to do something for...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on November 1, 2011
Question: I am 52 now and feel like I have been sliding downhill for the past 2 years. I have slipped to the point that I only train a couple of days a week and even those workouts don't feel...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on October 18, 2011
Question: Is the eleventh grade too late for my son to start training? If it's not, then should he start training after football practice ends each day? Answer: The eleventh grade is part of prime time for teenage males. Prime...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on October 11, 2011
Question: I read your article about the difference between competition dieting and just cleaning up. How would training be different for a competition? Is it something anyone could do? Answer: While training to lose weight and having concrete goals is...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on October 4, 2011
Question: I would like to find out if I could get into really good contest shape. What is the difference between a low carb diet and a plan someone would use to get into contest shape? Answer: Whether or not...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on September 27, 2011
Question: I need to lose weight. I need to lose a lot of weight and have been walking outside and at the mall some. I really don't want to join a big gym and wondered if you have any suggestions...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on September 20, 2011
Question: Our family is made up of my husband and myself, we both work too much, and three kids who are in middle school and elementary school. All three are very active and play both travel sports and school sports....
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Posted by Daryl Laws on September 16, 2011
Question: I am starting to workout and I was told that I can't gain more than 10 pounds a year. I would really like to gain 20 to 25 pounds. I am 17 years old. Is that possible? Answer: Not...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on September 6, 2011
Question: When I lift weights, sometimes my neck gets very sore and I have a history of neck issues. What can I do to prevent the tightness in my neck while lifting because I don't want to have to stop?...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 23, 2011
Question: I have a flat butt. There's no other way to say it but I want to change it. What are some exercises that I can do to actually build shape on my backside? Answer: The shape of your glutes...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 16, 2011
Question: Is it better to train cardio on an empty stomach to burn more fat? Does strength training on an empty stomach burn up muscle? Should I eat prior to doing either activity? Answer: Cardio on an empty stomach does...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 9, 2011
Question: The back of my arms are hanging and loose. My grandkids call it my chicken fat and I am disgusted by it. What exercises can I do to tighten it up? I go to a gym and have equipment...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 2, 2011
Question: I need a routine to shock my shoulders into growth. I have dumbbells and a barbell at home. My usual routine is laterals for 10 to 12 reps. Seated shoulder presses for 10 to 12 reps and upright rows...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on July 27, 2011
Question: I live out in the country about 25 miles from town and really can't get to the gym on a regular basis. I work on the family farm and have a wide variety of things to works with which...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on July 19, 2011
Training Barefoot... Question: I have recently seen several people who were wearing shoes with toes in them but I didn't get to ask any of them what these shoes were and why they were wearing them. Do you know of...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on July 6, 2011
Question: When should I take protein? What is the best type of protein to use? How much protein do I need if I want to gain weight for football? If I eat too much protein does it turn to fat?...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on June 22, 2011
Question: I was told by my doctor that I am morbidly obese. I am terrified of what this means as I now know that my life expectancy is much shorter than it should be. I am also terrified of going...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on June 14, 2011
Question: I am trying to gain weight. Should I add in weight gain shakes, eat more fast food since it is loaded with calories or eat larger amounts of clean food to gain the size I want? Answer: In off-season...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on June 7, 2011
Question: My son's coach says he needs to get stronger and faster but he plays baseball all summer and I don't know how he can play and get better. He plays football in the fall and will be in the...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on June 7, 2011
Question: Are bodybuilders strong? They look strong but a friend of mine said that they weren't as strong as they looked. Answer: Bodybuilders train for appearance but make no mistake they are also strong. The difference between bodybuilders, powerlifters and...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on June 7, 2011
Question: I am almost ready for summer and have worked my butt off, literally, to get to this point. I am just getting bored with the same old crunches and reverse crunch exercises for abs. Are there some other abdominal...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on May 25, 2011
Question: I train heavy and hard but recently I have just lost the fire to train? I thought about some time off from the gym but I don't want to lose the gains I have made. If I do take...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on May 17, 2011
Question: I have three quick questions. Do magnets work for increasing athletic performance? What is the best way to work upper pecs? Is there a better way than conventional cardio, treadmill, etc., to burn fat? Answers: Let's get three quick...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on May 10, 2011
Question: It seems that I get hurt outside the gym on a regular basis playing some sport or another. How can I work around an injury and still keep training? Answer: After an injury you should seek medical attention to...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on May 3, 2011
Question: Is there any difference between the front squat and doing a regular back squat? Is one more effective than the other? Are they bad for your knees? Answer: The front squat and back squat are both great exercises for...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 25, 2011
Question: I've decided to aggressively pursue getting in shape which for me means losing another 25 pounds. I feel like I have been playing with it too long. What am I going to have to do to make this happen?...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 25, 2011
Question: I have heard that one test of explosive strength for a guy is to be able to bench his bodyweight and be able to squat 1.5 times his bodyweight. Are these accurate tests? Are there others that I should...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 12, 2011
Question: I have been working out for the last year or so and have made a significant change in the way I look. I use mostly machines and was thinking about bodybuilding competition. Can I build a winning physique using...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 5, 2011
Question: I am trying to lose weight and my son is trying to gain weight for sports. Neither of us is enjoying much success. What do we need to do to make this happen? I'm working out and doing cardio...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on March 29, 2011
Question: I need to be able to jump higher for basketball. What are some exercises to help me do that? Answer: Some would be surprised to learn that you should begin with your core, specifically, hanging leg raises to work...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on March 22, 2011
Question: I want to build my abs so that the muscles are in blocks, you know, get my six-pack clearly defined. Also I would like to know what exercises are best for building a wide back? Answer: We will assume...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on March 16, 2011
In this edtion: Andrew Farris dead lifting 285 3 times Mike Touloupas dead lifting 345 3 times Tyler Newton Squatting 275 Sam Trevathan Squatting 300 Jacob Ingle dead lifting 570 3 times Jacob Ingle Squatting 500 reps...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on March 14, 2011
In this edition: Andrew Farris Austin BCA Corey Johnson Craig Johnson Hanna W Hunter Byrd Jacob Ingle John Charles Steele Mike Touloupas Nicole Sam Trevathan Trevor DAvis...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on March 14, 2011
Question: Spring is around the corner and that means I need to get in shape for the beach. The bad news is that I am in the worst shape of my life! I need help and a plan. Can you...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on March 8, 2011
Question: I am in high school and really am bored with PE. All we do is run or play some games and it is just a useless joke and waste of time. Could you send some suggestions to the teacher...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on March 1, 2011
Question: I have been working out for a week and I have dieted but I have not lost any weight at all. These people on the "Biggest Loser" lose about 10 pounds a week. What else do I need to...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on February 23, 2011
Question: I recently had to put my Mom into an assisted care facility and was shocked by the cost. It made me think about my health and how much I would need in the bank to be taken care of...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on February 14, 2011
Shots From the Gym Week of 2-12-2011: Grant Ballard, Stephen Moffitt, Will Steele, Will Ingle, Mitch Maultsby...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on February 13, 2011
Question: I was talking with a guy who was finishing his degree in exercise science and he said the best way to burn fat was to exercise in the fat-burning zone which is at 60% to 65% of your maximum...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on February 8, 2011
Question: I just read a Reader's Digest article about how to lose weight by going on a low carb diet. I tried the Atkin's Diet a couple of years ago and lost weight but put it back on and then...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on January 25, 2011
Question: I am getting back into golf but I would like to be a lot better before I go back on the golf course and I am really out of shape. Is there anything different I should do other than...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on January 19, 2011
Question: I need help losing weight. I know that I am one of millions that made a resolution to get in shape this year and I would like to have a better idea of how to accomplish this. What can...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on January 4, 2011
Question: I play bass guitar in a band on weekends and between performances and practice my shoulders and back between my shoulder blades are aching. I just take Aleve or Advil to dull the pain but there has to be...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on December 21, 2010
Question: I recently finished physical therapy after knee surgery and have been released by the doctor as well. I still have not been able to return to hard training. The knee does not hurt but I am just fatigued and...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on December 14, 2010
Question: I am middle-aged man who works out and wants to continue to build some muscle but get leaner, especially around the middle. Weights and cardio seem to be in opposition to each other so how should I approach this?...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on December 7, 2010
Question: I have been training with a system that works each body part one time a week which has yielded tremendous results for me so far. My bench press has increased by 40 pounds in the last 6 weeks. Some...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on November 30, 2010
Question: I am worried about my son who is overweight. I know he needs to exercise but I don't know how early he should start. He is 11 now so is that too early to begin to lift weights? Answer:...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on November 23, 2010
Question: My son is extremely athletic and his coaches all say he has potential to play at the collegiate level. He has good speed and good hands. What does he need to do during the off-season to improve his abilities...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on November 17, 2010
Question: What is better for triceps development, Bench Dips or Dips? I really want to work my triceps which will make my arms look bigger. Answer: Triceps make up 70% to 75% of your upper arm mass so increasing their...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on November 11, 2010
Question: I recently went to the doctor and was informed that I have high blood pressure, and am borderline diabetic. If I lose weight, and change my eating habits then I should be a lot better soon. The doctor recommended...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on November 4, 2010
Question: I have several guys at my gym who train with full body movements in circuits and they look good and seem pretty strong. I do a more conventional workout that includes some full body exercises and I use isolation...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on October 25, 2010
Question: I have been working out for three months now without really seeing much improvement except during the first month. What do I need to do to accelerate my results from the efforts I am putting into my training? Answer:...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on October 18, 2010
Question: I am a marathoner and triathlete and feel like I need to be stronger but I really don't want to get bigger or bulkier. Should I train with weights because even though I do what I do very well...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on October 12, 2010
Question: I am trying to get back in the gym but have much less time than when I used to train. Previously I worked out about 2 hours but now find myself with only half that time at best. What...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on October 5, 2010
Question: What is the best diet out on the bookshelf now? I need something that I can follow because I won't maintain it any other way. Answer: Arnold said it best when he said, "Any diet will do as long...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on September 28, 2010
Question: I read your article last week and the question occurred to me, "Could I improve my posture from working out with weights?" You mentioned it and I wondered what exercises could I do to help me strengthen my back...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on September 21, 2010
Question: I started training with a certain goal in mind and even wrote it down and reminded myself of it to keep me motivated for the last 6 weeks. Now as I see the end and can reach it, I...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on September 14, 2010
Question: I hurt my knee playing soccer a week ago and I am in a soft cast for a couple of weeks. I thought this would be a good time to at least work on upper body while I can...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 31, 2010
Question: I run track in the spring and need to know what I should do for training in the fall with weights to help get me faster. What would be a good routine for that and should I run cross...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 24, 2010
Question: I have a partial tear in my patella tendon but my doctor feels that surgery is not needed. I just need to be careful in my leg training. Are there any exercises that I should avoid or just try...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 17, 2010
Question: I am on the road for my job too often and I need some new ideas for training when time and lack of equipment are issues. I have seen and used your ideas published in your articles from time...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 10, 2010
Question: I need a new routine or two that will chisel my abs. What routines do you suggest to do the job? Answer: Let's assume, for the sake of argument, that you are doing your cardio, eating clean, drinking plenty...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 3, 2010
Question: My son is only 7 but he wants to work out with weights. I have a weight set at home. Should I teach him to workout with it? Answer: We want kids to want to exercise and be healthy...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on July 27, 2010
Question: I am considering gastric bypass or lap band surgery because I have reached a point that I need to lose weight or consider serious health repercussions from it. I have tried diets and exercise in the past and nothing...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on July 20, 2010
Question: I have a 17 year old son who plays a lot of HALO, Modern Warfare and Call of Duty online. He used to play a good bit of paintball as well but in the last few months has done...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on July 13, 2010
Question: I cheer and I need to get stronger as I approach the next level and finish school next year. What would be an exercise routine I could do to help prepare me for collegiate cheer? Answer: Being a cheerleader...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on July 8, 2010
Question: I worked out hard, for me, a couple of years ago and put on some muscle. I haven't been training for about a year, all the muscle I put on has turned to fat and my jeans are tight...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on July 8, 2010
Question: I have a home gym and some odd questions. Hope you can help me. Should I use weight when doing abdominal exercises, specifically, rope crunches and side crunches? Is there any way to not have to drop dumbbells when...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on June 22, 2010
Question: I want to gain weight for football. I am moving to a new school and with it I feel I can make the team but I know I need to be bigger and stronger. I weigh 135 now. How...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on June 16, 2010
Question: I need an easy routine that I can do in a hotel room with no equipment. I travel frequently and it has been difficult to maintain any kind of fitness level on the road. Too many hotels advertise that...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on June 9, 2010
Question: What is the best age to start training? Should they wait until they are in high school? My son is in middle school and has been lifting weights at home. Recently he began complaining about sore knees and I...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on June 1, 2010
Question: You recently ran an article which said that you burned more calories by walking on a treadmill listening to music than you could by walking and watching television. I don't understand how that could be. If you are walking...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on May 25, 2010
Body Unlimited 1st Annual Strongman Competition 2010. Burlington, NC WGHP Fox 8 Segment on Strongman Contest (aired 6-9-2010) Win Sports Network Coverage of Strongman Contest and Interview with Daryl Click Here For Full Photo Gallery of Strongman Event! "Thank You"...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on May 22, 2010
Question: I am trying to get faster but I don't know what to do in the gym to achieve that. Should I do leg extensions? Squats? Leg press? What is the best way to go at this? Answer: There are...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on May 11, 2010
Question: I really want to get bigger arms because right now they look like garter snakes not pythons. What are the best exercises for building big guns? Answer: I going to assume you read the article in one of the...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on May 5, 2010
Question: I have been using a "Crossfit" routine for my cardio for a few weeks now and in the beginning it was very effective in reducing bodyfat and burning calories. I use a "BodyBugg" like you have written about to...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 28, 2010
Question: As the summer approaches, I realize I am in no condition to put on a bikini and feel at all like I belong in it. I need a routine I can do in 30 minutes or so. I can...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 19, 2010
Question: I have been walking to lose weight but without seeing the results I expected from it. Generally, I walk for 30 to 40 minutes four times a week and cover 3 miles. I consider it a moderate course and...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 15, 2010
Question: You have written about eating clean and good foods that are healthy to eat but what exactly are some of the foods that you recommend and why? Answer: Let's break the foods down for you starting with good protein...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 6, 2010
Question: I am trying to lose weight but I am on the road a bit and often eat at Subway. Then, I find myself cheating on the weekends and I don't seem to lose a single pound. I just need...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 6, 2010
Question: Should my son use pre-workout drinks like N-O-Explode? He is in high school and asked me to get him some but I don't know anything about them. What about post-workout drinks? Are they any good? Answer: Pre-workout formulas are...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 6, 2010
Question: I need to literally get my butt back in shape for summer. What are some good exercises to firm up my glutes which have gotten to their maximus? Answer: The gluteus maximus is the largest single muscle on your...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 6, 2010
Question: It has been a long winter and even though I went to the gym regularly, the workouts were not intense as usual and I was not consistently faithful in choosing healthy foods. Now, I need to get some weight...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 6, 2010
Question: I have tried wearing a belt when I train legs but all I get is pinched by it. When should I wear a belt? What exactly does it do? If it helps, how do I wear one so that...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 6, 2010
Question: When we lift weights doing squats at school the coach wants our butts almost on the ground but it kills me to do that. I just wanted your opinion, is it necessary to get that low to get results...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 6, 2010
Question: I need to get faster and stronger for football and I have been watching Spartacus on Starz and those guys are ripped and look huge. What do they do and would training like that help me at football? Answer:...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 6, 2010
Question: Some days when I go to train I have already had practice with the team and in the gym I just don't have the energy to do what I can when I don't have practice. Should I even go...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 6, 2010
Question: I'm 52 now and feel like I have become a fat magnet. Every time I get on the scale I am heavier and just have a sluggish demeanor. I have begun to walk in the neighborhood which helps but...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on January 26, 2010
Question: I recently went to the doctor and found out why I can no longer use my bathroom scales, I thought they were broken but I am now heavier than 300 pounds. My blood pressure is slightly elevated but my...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on January 23, 2010
Question: Last year I made the same resolutions as this year and I failed miserably. I actually put on more weight. How can I make this year different and be successful? Answer: Albert Einstein is quoted as saying the definition...
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Posted by Fred Black on January 5, 2010
The new year is here and as usual the number one resolution is to lose weight and get in shape. If you are making the same resolutions year after year and still not getting the weight off that you desire...
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Posted by Fred Black on January 2, 2010
Question: I am in my early 50's and would like to put on more muscle but my joints just can't take the heavy weight necessary to build muscle. I try to do sets of 5 to 8 reps with heavy...
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Posted by Fred Black on December 22, 2009
Question: I had been gradually losing weight all year and have finally reached the weight I felt I needed to be. I'm still not satisfied with how my arms look but I don't want to lose more weight which would...
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Posted by Fred Black on December 15, 2009
Question: With the holidays approaching fast, I need some strategies to keep from gaining more weight. The feasting began at our house on Halloween and will run through New Year's Day. What would you suggest to help me, at least,...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on December 9, 2009
Question: My recent checkup at the doctor didn't go so well. He said that if I didn't make better choices by giving up fried foods and sweets I would be a diabetic within the next six months. Also going up...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on December 9, 2009
Question: I read about a system of 100 reps for training. How do you do 100 reps without wearing out completely? What is the purpose of such a workout and can you do it for everything? Answer: 100 rep systems...
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Posted by Fred Black on December 8, 2009
Question: I want to know how I can put on 30 pounds of muscle like Tyler Lautner from New Moon did. How much food did he eat to grow like that? Did he train every day all day or something?...
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Posted by Fred Black on December 1, 2009
Question: My training partner nearly got me killed last week and in light of the accident with the USC football player that had his larynx crushed by a barbell that he dropped, I need someone to enlighten my workout partner...
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Posted by Fred Black on November 24, 2009
Question: When is the best time to do cardio, before or after weight training? Answer: For most, the best time to do cardio is after weight training provided you are moving at a good pace during your workout. That means...
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Posted by Fred Black on November 17, 2009
Question: I need to lose just a couple more pounds before my wedding in November but I am at a standstill with weight loss. My diet looks clean to me but I know there may be something else that I...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on October 27, 2009
Question: I need to build larger quads for next year's competition. I already do leg presses, lunges, inverted leg presses, leg extensions and a variety of exercises and use considerable weight in doing those. I do not do squats frequently...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on October 27, 2009
Question: I recently heard a radio interview which said that kids born now should live to be 100 with the current medical advances and those that are on the horizon. A year ago I read an article about how kids...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on October 27, 2009
Question: For the last couple of weeks the heels of my right foot hurts so much in the morning I can barely walk. Have you heard of an injury like this before? As the day rolls on, the pain reduces...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on October 27, 2009
Question: I am trying to lose weight but seem to be getting nowhere quickly. No matter how many classes I take or how much cardio I do there is no change on the scale or even in how my clothes...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on October 27, 2009
Question: The company I work for has implemented a new policy to help reduce their health insurance costs by giving employees fitness and health evaluations. The results of these evaluations would determine the cost of insurance. What do I need...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on September 22, 2009
Question: I really have hit a stalling point in my workouts. I just can't seem to get any stronger on just about anything. It seems like I have not added any substantial amount of weight to any of my exercises...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on September 18, 2009
Question: I recently had surgery on my knee and have been released from medical care by my doctor and the physical therapist. I followed their recommendations and have returned to the gym but I still have difficulty putting pressure on...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on September 8, 2009
Question: Though I read your articles occasionally, I was compelled to write you and ask why do all of those workouts, training, sweating and trying to be healthy when you can on any given day walk out the door and...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on September 8, 2009
Question: I'm quickly approaching 50 and I seem to be losing the battle of the bulge around my waistline. I have worked out consistently for the last 20 years but now it's tough to train. Any advice for us older...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 26, 2009
Question: I am new to exercising but I have made good progress since I started training 6 weeks ago. I have a few questions. To lose weight I was told at my gym that I should keep my heart rate...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 18, 2009
Question: How much Gatorade should my son drink since he is beginning football practice next week? He is in middle school and we are having the hottest week of the year. Answer: According to the Gatorade research department the day...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 11, 2009
Question: I am reaching menopause and I am having more and more trouble maintaining my weight much less lose any weight and I am completely frustrated. Do you know how I can get my metabolism going again? Answer: Pre-menopause and...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 4, 2009
Question: I am a singer and have begun working out because I am exhausted at the end of our concerts. I do a standard workout that I found in Oxygen magazine but is there anything more specific that I can...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 4, 2009
Question: I was thinking about training my chest twice a day to see if it would help to get me bigger and stronger more quickly. By hitting chest two times in one day and then resting it until a week...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on July 21, 2009
Question: Whenever I do squats and get heavy, I get pain in my lower back just above my rear end. What can I do to get around that pain and increase my squat weight? Answer: First I suggest you consult...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on July 14, 2009
Question: I read your article this week about senior training and was interested in how could someone train at home without any equipment at all? Is it possible to make progress without equipment? (video requires Adobe Flash player (free), Download...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on July 13, 2009
I recorded a short video to demonstrate the simple home exercises for seniors that I talked about in this blog entry: Training for Seniors: It's Never Too Late!. (video requires Adobe Flash player (free), Download Free Player Here if needed)...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on July 1, 2009
Question: You frequently have information about training for young people but I need info about training for someone in their 70's. What is the best way to workout? What results can I expect from working out? How much do I...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on June 30, 2009
Question: My daughter is a middle school volleyball player and wants to get stronger before the season begins. Is she too young to begin weight training while she is in middle school or should she wait until she is in...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on June 23, 2009
Question: I was looking for a way to improve my flexibility. I am in my 50's and recently realized that my stride has become shorter and my range of motion through my hips, trunk flexibility has diminished. Are there any...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on June 16, 2009
Good Training Partners - Much More than Spotters Question: My latest training partner nearly got me killed last week because he was checking out a girl and forgot about spotting me and left me with the bar laying on my...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on June 9, 2009
What's the purpose and result of all of the outside training going on at your facility? I drive by there regularly and have seen men, women and high school kids flipping tires, pulling a weight sled, throwing a barbell and...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on June 1, 2009
Question: I need to lose 70 to 80 pounds. I lost it before and I felt really good but I didn't keep it off. The thought of dieting again is overwhelming to me but there is no other way I'll...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on May 26, 2009
Question: I really want to gain some weight, specifically muscle this summer before I go to college. I'm training 4 days a week and continually getting sore from my training but I haven't seem any noticeable weight gains. I assume...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on May 26, 2009
Question: The Biggest Loser finale is soon and I am amazed at how much weight the contestants can lose in a week. Is it healthy to lose that much weight? Is it possible lose weight like that in the real...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on May 26, 2009
My son wants to begin taking an amino acid supplement which he says will help him recover more quickly from his team workouts. He also has been drinking energy drinks. Are those safe for a teenager to be taking? What...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on May 5, 2009
Question: My daughter plays on a travel softball team and we have recently encountered a problem with the way she eats. She will eat a light breakfast but due to the heat and the stress she puts on herself about...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 28, 2009
Question: I recently went on a clean diet by eliminating sugar and most processed foods. No junk foods, no sugar in my coffee, no aspartame or saccharine, very little bread and lot's of healthy protein sources. I really want to...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 21, 2009
Question: I need a way to shock my legs to get more growth. I typically do pyramid sets starting with a light weight for 12 reps and do 4 to 5 sets increasing the weight and decreasing the reps until...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on April 14, 2009
Question: My job was recently part of a company cut back and I am now making personal cutbacks. I have always worked out and stay in pretty good shape and I don't want to lose my conditioning. Is there a...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on March 31, 2009
Question: Is it bad to eat after 7 PM? Can person digest more than 30 grams of protein at a meal? Can a person lose weight and gain muscle at the same time? Answer: Those are interesting questions and ones...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on March 24, 2009
Question: I recently read your workout for a "Ultimate Bikini Beach Body." How about one for the guys to get ready for the summer season? Answer: All right guys, to get a killer beach body you will need a combination...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on March 16, 2009
Question: I need to get in shape and I have been restricting my calories but I can't seem to get the scale to move in the right direction. Should I cut back on meat and protein? One other thing, have...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on March 9, 2009
Question: I want a killer bikini body by the summer. I am in good shape but I want more; six pack abs, a tight butt and hard curves. Can you give me a detailed plan to do this? Answer: A...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on March 2, 2009
Question: I was diagnosed with Type II diabetes several years ago and have progressively done all the wrong things to combat it. I now am on daily insulin shots; my condition has been downgraded to level 3. To give you...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on February 25, 2009
Question: I read your article last week with great interest because I always lose my grip before my back gets a complete workout. I have seen others in the gym where I workout using them but I never knew how...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on February 17, 2009
Question: I want to build a good looking back so this summer there's something to see instead of just soft fat sticking out of my swim suit top. What exercises are best for doing that? I do assisted pull-ups on...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on February 10, 2009
Question: My son plays several sports but isn't the star of any of the teams. He's a good solid player and performs well but he could be better if he applied himself to training. Should he lift weights whenever he...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on February 3, 2009
Question: My chest training has gotten stale. Typically, I do Bench Presses, Incline Bench Presses, Dumbbell Flyes and sometimes a couple of Cable Crossovers to finish. I know I should vary my routines but I have finally gotten a 300...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on January 27, 2009
Question: My New Year's resolution was to lose weight. I joined a gym and began to workout 3 days a week and do cardio another 2 days as well. So far, all I have to show for my efforts is...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on January 22, 2009
Question: How do I change from a weight loss plan or routine to one that will help me maintain my weight without gaining it back? Answer: Losing weight - once you have all of the pieces in place, 8 glasses...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on January 13, 2009
Question: I lost over 80 pounds during the last year and a half. Unfortunately, over the last 4 months I've gained back about 15 due to excessive work hours which interfered with my training and now I have to begin...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on January 6, 2009
Question: The New Year is next week and I have allowed yet another year to slip by without me reaching a weight and look that makes me feel good about myself. What's the best diet out there now to get...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on December 29, 2008
Question: I read last week that eating late will not make you any fatter than not eating late at night. I have a habit of eating about 30 minutes before going to bed. Call it a weakness but I can't...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on December 23, 2008
Question: I train early in the mornings and wonder if I should train on an empty stomach or eat something? If I eat, what would be the best? After my workout should I be drinking Gatorade to replace electrolytes? Answer:...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on December 18, 2008
Question: I just never got into breakfast foods so I have developed the habit of skipping breakfast. Now even though I workout, I still feel "fluffy." Could not eating breakfast be the reason I'm not losing weight? Are carbohydrates fattening?...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on December 18, 2008
Question: I recently had to stop running due to the stress on my joints. I had read that you prefer "walking with a purpose" to running. What exactly is that and how does one begin a program with that in...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on December 2, 2008
Question: I'm in my 60's and my grandson, who is 13 wants to start working out. According to my doctor, my health could be greatly improved from workouts as well. Would it be beneficial for the two of us to...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on November 18, 2008
Question: I have limited equipment to train with but I need to get ready for golf this year. I have a chin bar, adjustable bar dumbbells, and a barbell. Is that enough to train with or should I join a...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on November 10, 2008
Question: Since its winter I would like to add some muscle to my frame before next summer. I have a good workout and am eating well to gain weight but are there any other pointers that you can give me...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on November 3, 2008
Question: Should I do my abdominal training at the beginning of my workouts or should I do them later? Also I keep having soreness in my neck after I train on back days. Any idea why that could be? Answer:...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on October 27, 2008
Question: I had gastric bypass 18 months ago and I lost 130 pounds. I have in the last few months gained back about 20 pounds and am afraid of returning to my pre-surgury weight. My job keeps tied to a...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on October 21, 2008
Question: I recently had a bone density test done and have lost bone density since my last exam. My doctor recommended exercise but what should I be doing? Answer: Women in their 50's begin to experience an accelerated bone loss...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on October 14, 2008
Question: I really have been trying to get that "V" tapered look of wide shoulders and small waist but I can't get my back to grow. What are some exercises I can do to build back width? Answer: The broad...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on October 6, 2008
Question: My husband and I began a training program several weeks ago and while I experienced some changes he has made remarkable improvements. I've become so frustrated with myself that I feel like just stopping. Why do guys change more...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on September 30, 2008
Question: I want to shape my legs more. What is a good routine for women that will tone my legs without bulking them out more? Answer: You may be the type that has an "easy" time building muscle and when...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on September 23, 2008
Question: I would like to build my shoulders. What's the best way to do that? Answer: Well developed shoulders add a classic look to a physique. The 1940's and 1950's bodybuilding and "Hercules"movie star, Steve Reeves, won the Mr. America...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on September 18, 2008
Question: I am 18 years old and I want to build muscle. I train 4 to 5 days a week and I have really come a long ways from where I was when I started. My progress has stalled and...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on September 16, 2008
Question: I seem to have hit a training plateau. I can't get past the weights that I have been using for the past month. How can I overcome this wall? Answer: Most people have no trouble making progress when they...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on September 11, 2008
Question: I took the time to write down my goals for this year but I seem to have gone no where in achieving them. How do I keep on track? Answer: If you know where you want to go, you...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on September 9, 2008
Question: I know that I need more protein in my diet but I don't understand which protein to buy. What's the best protein to buy? I'm a women in my 30's and I train 3 days a week. I'm not...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on September 2, 2008
Question: I'm in my late thirties. I've always been able to eat what ever I liked and never had to worry about my weight. Now, those days are over. I have no clue how to start an exercise program or...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 26, 2008
Kerrie Walsh with Kinesio Tape on Shoulder Q: I have been watching the Olympics and continue to see either black or blue tape in various patterns on some athletes. Is it some type of injury prevention or support? A: Fortunately...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 26, 2008
Question: Doing cardio, no matter what machine I'm on is too boring. What else can I do to burn off the fat? If I watch the cardio theater, I feel like I haven't done anything. I get caught up in...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 19, 2008
I heard about a new drug that they call the "Exercise Pill" which might be out soon. How does it work? Will it be able to replace exercise as a means to being fit? If it sounds too good to...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 12, 2008
Question: I lost over 50 pounds a couple of years ago by cutting out sugars and changing my eating habits. I've gained it all back over time and then some. I started working out and feel so much better when...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 5, 2008
Question: I would like to build better legs which might stop people from telling me to look out for Colonel Sanders, because I have chicken legs. My calves are especially weak. What is a good routine for building legs? Answer:...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 1, 2008
Question: I have learned that in order to lose weight I need to eat at least 1200 calories a day and not to exceed 1600 calories a day. If I exercise and burn 300-400 calories can I add those calories...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 1, 2008
Question: I need to step up my cardio to get ready for the beach season. What's the best way to get this winter fat off of me? Should I increase my cardio time to an hour a day to burn...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 1, 2008
Photo by Peter Schumacher, Times-News.Katherin Carman, 74, leg presses 760 pounds Friday at Body Unlimited under the guidance of gym owner Daryl Laws. After 1 1/2 years of training, Katherin Carman reached her goal of legpressing 750 pounds before...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 1, 2008
Question: I'm in my 40s and want to begin working out again, but I have a problem. When I worked out before, I had a blessing/curse: I put on muscle very easily, especially in my legs, and they just got...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 1, 2008
Question: Sometimes I hear a "clicking" sound when I do some shoulder exercises. Should I stop doing those exercises? Answer: Most of the time if you hear noise in a joint during an exercise, especially shoulders, it's time to evaluate...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 1, 2008
Question: My son has allergies to beef, which doctors feel could be coming from the industry that grows and produces cattle with hormones. Our doctor suggested that we try alternative sources of protein. On the list of acceptable foods was...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 1, 2008
Question: What is eating"clean"? Does it mean you can't eat out? Do you eat raw foods only? Is it just a chicken and broccoli diet like I saw an old boyfriend eat for weeks who was doing a bodybuilding show?...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 1, 2008
Question: I really want to build up my legs and I am trying everything to get them to grow. Do you suggest any particular exercises for leg growth? Answer: Legs respond to both heavy and volume training. Heavy training means...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 1, 2008
As you may know by now, old school is the way to train. Just ask Ronnie Coleman judging by the recent magazine article he had from his hard-core gym in Texas. One old routine that is as effective today as...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 1, 2008
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