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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: 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: 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: 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 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 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 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 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: 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 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 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: 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 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 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 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 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: 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'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
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
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
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
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