Personal Training Question (frustration)?

Anyone can answer but I really would like to hear from personal trainers or anyone who has experienced this type of situation before.
I was talking to a woman who said that she can achieve all her weight loss and fitness goals all on her own because she read some books telling her how to do [...]

Weight Training: Muscles No Longer Hurt?

Hi,
I started weight training a month and half ago (I’m a girl, 20 yrs old, slim, and I go to the gym about 4 times a week). At first, my muscles ached so… but now, even when I lift the weights more often, nothing hurts! Does that mean that I have to increase the weight [...]

Weight Training And Sexism….?

ok … im of course a woman wanting to join in a weight training class.
so i was wondering if there was a rule against doing that in a high school class. i really want to take this class for my own well-being.
my shoulder muscle keeps hurting unless i do some exercise and i know that [...]

Weight Training For Obese People?

I’m an obese woman (334 lbs, 5′7″) who is dedicated to finally losing the weight.
I’ve modified the diet that made me fat (no more fast food, ice cream, or soda; mostly lean protein and veggies, water and iced tea)
While I really enjoy just hopping in the water and treading water at my apartment’s pool for [...]

Weight Training During Pregnancy…heavier Than 20 Lbs?

When I asked my doctor about weight training, she suggested to not lift anything heavier than 20lbs. That just seems ridiculous to me. I am naturally strong for a woman, and have been lifting heavy for over 10 years. I do plan to go a bit lighter, but limiting myself to 20 [...]

Brain Training Question?

i know there are some differences between the male and female brain, but is it possible to train yourself to make up for those differences? like if im a dude, could i do exercises to remember things like a woman?

What’s A Good Book On Strength/weight Training For Women?

I want something that’s going to give me example workouts (not just how to do single exercises) I can do at the gym. I’m not really interested in books that also have diet advice but those suggestions okay as long as the bulk of the book is about exercising.

I’m Training For Triathlon…doing Much More Exercise Than Usual But I’m Not Looking Any More Toned?

In fact I seem to be carrying more body fat in the usual problem areas for women (abs and thighs). I’ve been conscious not to overeat and am naturally slim person…is this just part of the process?? My fitness is greatly improved and the training is otherwise going well.

What Is Basic Military Training (bmt) Like For A Woman In The Usaf?

My fiancee just graduated BMT for the USAF. It has always been a dream for me to serve in the USAF as well, since I was a young teenager, but I am not a model candidate. I don’t exercise often or at all most times, I am a very sensitive person as far as criticism [...]

Need Advice On Getting Started With Strength Training?

I am just starting back with exercising and strength training. I had GBS back in 06 and since then I have lost a total of 155 lbs. i don’t have allot of extra skin that usually comes with losing a massive amount of weight but I do need to tone up now and gain strength. [...]

 


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