High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is a great form of cardio exercise that emphasizes the quality not quantity of time.
Your lower back should not experience any pain or discomfort while exercising your core. Your form is very important.
Smoothies can be a great way to pump up your nutrients, but follow the tips below to get the best nutrition bang for your buck.
Success requires you to consistently operate outside of your comfort zone. Progress cannot occur w/out overcoming challenges.
Check out my newest blog and learn my favorite ways to hydrate. I would love to hear about your favorites.
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- David Buer
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National Strength and Conditioning Association: Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)National Academy of Sports Medicine: Certified Personal Trainer (NASM-CPT)National Academy of Sports Medicine: Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)National Academy of Sports Medicine: Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)American Council on Exercise: Certified Personal Trainer (ACE-CPT)International Sports Sciences Association: Certified Fitness Trainer (ISSA-CFT)International Fitness Association: Certified Sports Nutritionist (IFA-CSN)International Fitness Association: Certified Personal Trainer/Aerobic/Kickboxing/Group Exercise InstructorAmerican Red Cross: CPR/AED Certified
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What are the benefits of weightlifting?
There are several benefits of weight lifting and resistance training, both to your health and to your overall quality of life. Weightlifting can: Improve your bone density Build muscle Stim...
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What should I know before I try weightlifting?
The first thing you should do is see your physician for a physical exam. You need to make sure your body is healthy enough and prepared to take on weightlifting as a regular part of your exercise r...
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Do women respond differently than men to exercise?
Yes, they do. Response to exercise for both men and women varies greatly based on individual genetics and hormone levels as well as what an individual’s needs and goals are. Simply put, men h...
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Is it true that if I feel no pain I get no gain from a workout?
That is absolutely wrong. You do want to challenge your body, and fatigue and some soreness is a normal side effect of that, but your training program should not be painful. Remember, your program ...
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How many times a week should I do a hard workout?
You want to challenge yourself with every workout, but we also need to give ample time for your body to recover between workouts. Keeping a day between intense workouts will allow you to maximize t...
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Why don't I get sore after workouts anymore?
Our bodies are incredible machines that are made to adapt to almost any situation or stress we encounter. You get sore when new stress and increased intensity creates small tears and damage in musc...
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How important is cardiovascular conditioning to bodybuilding?
For professional body builders, cardio conditioning helps lose excess fat, and it also stimulates your metabolism to work better even when you’re not working out. That helps you burn more cal...
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Is working a couple different body parts each day a good workout routine?
It depends on what your fitness goals are and the amount of time you have to work out. Splitting up your routine can give each body part time to recover and build muscle. But if you can only work o...
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Does exercise actually make you hungrier?
There is research on both sides of this that is conflicting. Some studies found that exercise -- especially if it’s intense -- increases appetite, but newer research shows that a strenu...
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Can I change my muscle size and shape?
Our muscle shape is genetically predetermined. The number of muscles in your body and their number of muscle fibers can’t be changed. But you can increase the size of your muscle fibers, whic...
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How can I get a body like a celebrity?
This is a common question that I hear a lot. You can’t create a “celebrity body” outside the basic limits and truth of your genetics -- and without having a full-time personal che...
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What factors affect my chances of sticking to an exercise program?
There are many factors that can affect your success of sticking with exercise. Your motivation level, time constraints and energy all play a major role. Your general health is also a factor: Injuri...
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Do I have to eat more if I exercise more?
Absolutely. The more active you are, the more fuel your body will require to recover after a workout and to sustain your energy levels throughout the rest of your day. You will also need more fuel ...
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Should I run before I lift or vice versa?
As with any fitness program, it depends on what your goals are and what you’re focusing on at the time. But in a majority of cases you want to incorporate strength training into your workout ...
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