Ask Mike, December 2009

Grow Fatter After You Stop Going To The Gym

Submitted by mike on Sat, 12/05/2009 - 11:17

Q: Is it true that when you stop going to the gym, you grow fatter than you were?

A: If you stop exercising but continue eating the same as before then yes, over time you will slowly gain fat since you will be consuming the same calories as before but not burning as many as before. This would be a fairly slow process and if you are simply taking a break from the gym for a week or two, then I wouldn't worry about adjusting your calories at all. But if we are talking about not exercising for a month or more, then it may be a good idea to decrease calories a little to prevent fat gain.

What Is Considered Active Or Passive

Submitted by mike on Sat, 12/05/2009 - 11:15

Q: Mike, what is considered active or passive? General run of the day, no high job exertion, bodybuild for one hour, cardio am & pm - because there is a big difference in calories generation active vs. passive on the fitness calorie calculator.

Good Amount Of Body Fat To Have

Submitted by mike on Sat, 12/05/2009 - 11:09

Q: hey mike. I'm 23 years old 180 pounds with 18.5% body fat. Now my Q is what's a small but good amount a body fat to have?

Catch A Cold After Physical Activity

Submitted by mike on Sat, 12/05/2009 - 11:02

Q: I often will catch a cold or fever after vigorous physical activity.I usually play doubles badminton. I started feeling sick after playing singles which is much harder than doubles.what can I do to prevent this?

5 Ft 3 Inches, 52 Kg, Underweight

Submitted by mike on Sat, 12/05/2009 - 10:55

Q: i am 27 years old and im 5ft 3 and weigh 52 kg am i underweight

A: You are right on the border of being underweight. Healthy weight for you is considered to be 115 to 140 pounds range or 53 to 64 kgs. That does not necessarily mean you are unhealthy now -- some people naturally have slimmer builds and don't weigh as much -- but you certainly should not be thinking of losing more weight from here.

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