Ask Mike, October 2009

Excess Weight In Stomach And Neck

Submitted by mike on Wed, 10/28/2009 - 21:12

Q: hey mike. im a 41 yr. old man who used to lift weights. i am 5 foot 7 inches tall and weigh 196. allm of my excess weight is in my stomach and neck. i plan on starting to lift weights again, and go on a diet. help me get rid of this pregnant looking gut.

Very Busy, How Many Days A Week Should I Go To Gym

Submitted by mike on Wed, 10/28/2009 - 21:08

Q: Hi mike i m 23 yrs old male. My body weight is 70 kg & my height is 5.7". I gain 5 kg wait within an year. How i could lose the excess fat. what should be my perfect body weight. I use to do some heavy weight exercises but now adays i m very busy & hardly go to gym twice a week. How many days in a week should i go to gym?

Use Same Weight For All Sets

Submitted by mike on Wed, 10/28/2009 - 20:57

Q: hi mike, erm i have a question, i have decided to weight train after two years, and i have gotten really weak. My question is, is it alrite if i do the same weights for all sets because. what i use to do was each set increase weight and decrease the reps. Because i find it hard to increase to bigger weights. E.g for bicep curls, 8kg,9kg,10kg,11kg,12kg thats how i would do it. So is it still effective if i cant increase the weight can i just stick to the same weight for the rest of the sets, until eventually i can able to do bigger weights.

Trying To Lose Weight, What Exercises To Do

Submitted by mike on Wed, 10/28/2009 - 20:54

Q: i am trying to lose weight, i am eating healthy food and i use the following exercises, half crunch, one leg, upper abs, one leg and lower back. is this a good exercise to lose weight . could you suggest other exercises to do.

Exercises For Lower Body After Back Surgery

Submitted by mike on Wed, 10/28/2009 - 20:49

Q: Hi mike. I have a couple questions that I hope you and your expertise can help me with. To give a little quick background information: I used to work our 4-5 times a week. At that time I weighed ~185 pounds with ~7% body fat at 5'6". Three and half years ago I injured my back rupturing three discs, ultimately requiring surgery 14 months ago. I went through some physical therapy for my injury and am clear to work out again. I immediately rejoined my local gym when my doctor said it was OK to work out as long as I limited stress put on my lower back.

How Can I Appear Less Muscular

Submitted by mike on Wed, 10/28/2009 - 20:25

Q: Hi Mike, i am currently 145 -147lbs, I did my BF on the tanita ironman series and I am coming in at 17.8 % bf, my lean weight is 114lbs ..I Did 1 Figure body building comp and since then my legs and arms are very very muscular. I train 5 days a week and bike regularly to get around. HOW can i reduce my muscle and apear less muscular????I feel really self concious in dressess and people make comments all the time:( Please help I don't want to be called "muscles" anymore!

Why Is My Weight The Same After 4 Months Of Weight Lifting

Submitted by mike on Sat, 10/10/2009 - 11:26

Q: Why is my weight the same after 4 months of weightlifting?

A: The problem is almost definitely with your diet. Post back with what you eat daily in as much detail as you can and I'll do my best to help.

14 Year Old With Type 1 Diabetes

Submitted by mike on Sat, 10/10/2009 - 11:25

Q: Hello Mike. I am a 14 year-old boy required to do exercise due to Type 1 Diabetes. My family is in a financial squeeze so I don't get to visit the doctor as often as I should. Considering that I have Diabetes, I am in a reasonably good condition at 5' 3" and at 102 pounds. I need to know a good exercise planned with cardio workouts, and weight training to keep me strong. I am also trying to lose a bit of excess fat on my belly. I have a small exercise machine that lets me exercise my biceps, my pectoral muscles, and thigh muscles. I do crunches and tricep workouts on the side.

Stronger But Size And Weight Stay The Same

Submitted by mike on Sat, 10/10/2009 - 10:34

Q: hey mike, I'm 26 years old male, 5'8, 196lbs. I've been weight training for almost 4 months now but my size doesn't change must and my weight stay the same. But I'm alot stronger than before. Why is that

A: Almost certainly the answer is in your diet. If you can post back with your detailed daily diet I should be able to help. Make sure to read my Nutrition article as well.

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