Ask Mike, September 2009

Vomited Weight Gainer

Submitted by mike on Sat, 09/12/2009 - 10:20

Q: my son is 15 5'7" and weighs 130 would like to gain some weight tried weight gainer in powder form and he vomited over and over just on half a serving . What can I use?

Drink Whey Protein While Working Out

Submitted by mike on Sat, 09/12/2009 - 10:10

Q: hey man, can i drink whey protein while i am working out, and when i am lifting weights should i start from small to big or from big to small..

Duration Of HIIT

Submitted by mike on Sat, 09/12/2009 - 10:01

Q: Hi mike, Whats the duration for doing HIIT?

Do 1000 Situps

Submitted by mike on Sat, 09/12/2009 - 09:56

Q: I go to the gym twice a day. Morning I do 1000 situps plus 1hr of cardio and in the evening I do 1000 situps plus weight trainig. what else do I need to do to increase my fat burning?

A: It sounds like you have the training part down already, but the equally important aspect of losing fat and keeping it off is your diet. Start by reading my Nutrition article and making sure your diet follows the guidelines outlined there.

Have Beer Belly, Want To Tone

Submitted by mike on Sat, 09/12/2009 - 09:50

Q: hi mike.i am a 22 yr old guy.i weigh 70 kgs and i am 5ft 10.i want to tone my body.i have beer belly which is about 35inches..plz suggets me a diet and fitness routine.

Why Limit Cardio

Submitted by mike on Sat, 09/12/2009 - 09:44

Q: You mention in your "Fitness Rules of Thumb" that if weight training at the same time, limit cardio to under 2 hours per week and if not weight training at the same time, limit cardio to under 7 hours per week. What is the reasoning behind this? I typically run 30 minutes/day mon-fri and lift following my run (hitting different muscle groups each day). I just want to make sure I'm not doing more harm than good.

Does Junk Food Increase Risk Of Injury

Submitted by mike on Sat, 09/12/2009 - 09:33

Q: Does a junk food diet increase the risk of getting injured while playing sports (muscle strain for example)? I've pulled my calf muscle twice in three weeks while playing badminton.

A: It's unlikely that junk food can cause immediate physical injuries. It's certainly bad for you and in the long run will cause all sorts of problems, but having a poor diet for just a couple of weeks shouldn't lead to injuries. However, what can happen is that injuries will take longer to heal if your diet is lacking in nutrients. Muscle cramps become more likely as well.

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