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Question: I can't get the volume training you described to work for me. I always burn pout and quit before I reach the required reps. There is usually no problem with low reps but with high reps I just burn...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on September 18, 2012
Question: I need desperately to get into the gym to lose weight. Next week both of my kids will be in school which will give me time to workout. It's been years and my body shows it. Should I hire...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 28, 2012
Question: I was so inspired by the Olympic Games that I decided to get in decent shape myself. I was to begin on Monday after the opening of the games. Something came up. I chose to start on Wednesday. Something...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on August 14, 2012
Question: I have hit a plateau in my weight loss. I am doing cardio in the morning, working out two days a week with weights and have been good about eating healthy. I would like to train harder but have...
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Posted by Daryl Laws on July 17, 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 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 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: 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: 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 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 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 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: 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 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: 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: 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'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
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: 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: 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: 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 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
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
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