Body and Health Today » Bodybuilding http://bodyandhealthtoday.com Thu, 25 Mar 2010 17:06:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 What weight should I start with for weight training? http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/bodybuilding/what-weight-should-i-start-with-for-weight-training/ http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/bodybuilding/what-weight-should-i-start-with-for-weight-training/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 05:34:31 +0000 Nim http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/?p=12 Live_laugh_love asked:


I’m 14 and I can’t do any push-ups because my arms are too weak, so I’ve decided to start weight training with dumbbells. I have 7 pound ones and I bought a light resistance band. Should I get heavier weights or can I just use the ones I have?

HAL

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I’ve already droped body fat and lost 10pd with cardio and some light resistance training (stretch bands). But I want to get more slimmer muscle definition in my upper and lower body. I read for better weight loss to incorporate weight training in my fitness regime
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I already work out 3-4 times a week and do at least 50 minutes of cardio and 3-400 situps every other day.

Does anyone know any good websites for tips and or pictures on weight training for slimming down?

DANIELLA

]]> http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/bodybuilding/weight-training/feed/ 0 What’s the difference between weight training a man and weight training a woman? http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/bodybuilding/whats-the-difference-between-weight-training-a-man-and-weight-training-a-woman/ http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/bodybuilding/whats-the-difference-between-weight-training-a-man-and-weight-training-a-woman/#comments Fri, 05 Feb 2010 17:33:23 +0000 Nim http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/?p=7 Colton G asked:


I know the basics of weight training for men but have never weight trained a woman. A friend wants me to help her weight train to lose fat. How do I do this?

TAISIYA

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When spliting your weight training up (Chest-arms one day,Tris-Back the next) how many exercises should you do per muscle? Say today I’m working arms and chest…I currently do 4 sets of exercises per muscle, is that too much or just about right?

QIMAT

]]> http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/bodybuilding/weight-training-2/feed/ 1 How much weight training should a distance runner do? http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/bodybuilding/how-much-weight-training-should-a-distance-runner-do/ http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/bodybuilding/how-much-weight-training-should-a-distance-runner-do/#comments Sun, 31 Jan 2010 19:54:20 +0000 Nim http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/?p=11 junebug asked:


I’ve heard that its better to weight train before the season starts so it gives you a good base, but then how much should you continue to weight train during your competition season? And how much do you think it could improve my time? I run a 1:43 half marathon, but my training isn’t that structured.

EDNA

]]> http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/bodybuilding/how-much-weight-training-should-a-distance-runner-do/feed/ 3 What is a good weight training routing for a female trying to lose fat and tone muscle? http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/bodybuilding/what-is-a-good-weight-training-routing-for-a-female-trying-to-lose-fat-and-tone-muscle/ http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/bodybuilding/what-is-a-good-weight-training-routing-for-a-female-trying-to-lose-fat-and-tone-muscle/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 16:36:24 +0000 Nim http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/?p=14 reckupjd asked:


I have gained weight over the years and finally decided to hit back to the gym. I am looking for a routine either circuit training, free weights or a combo of both to get the best workout.

BERDINE

]]> http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/bodybuilding/what-is-a-good-weight-training-routing-for-a-female-trying-to-lose-fat-and-tone-muscle/feed/ 4 How often should I do weight training in relation to cardio? http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/bodybuilding/how-often-should-i-do-weight-training-in-relation-to-cardio/ http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/bodybuilding/how-often-should-i-do-weight-training-in-relation-to-cardio/#comments Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:11:43 +0000 Nim http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/?p=9 Swtbttrfly asked:


I’m starting a more intense work out regimen and I want to include both intense cardio and weight training, but I’m not sure how often to do the weight training. I am planning on 60 minutes of intense cardio (30 min of incline hiking and 30 min of running intervals) 5 days per week. How often should I plan on doing the weight training as well?

BABACK

]]> http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/bodybuilding/how-often-should-i-do-weight-training-in-relation-to-cardio/feed/ 3 Does doing weight training once a week make a difference when you usually train with bodyweight? http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/bodybuilding/does-doing-weight-training-once-a-week-make-a-difference-when-you-usually-train-with-bodyweight/ http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/bodybuilding/does-doing-weight-training-once-a-week-make-a-difference-when-you-usually-train-with-bodyweight/#comments Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:45:26 +0000 Nim http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/?p=13 traceur11 asked:


Say you do pushups, chinups, and other bodyweight workouts every day. My question is, would doing weight training say once a week make a difference in your strength? Is it worth your time? I know high rep exercises like pushups train different muscle fibers than do the low rep workouts with weight training, so is that counter-intuitive? Can you effectively develop both high rep bodyweight strength as well as low rep training with weights?

Thanks!

LA CIENEGA

]]> http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/bodybuilding/does-doing-weight-training-once-a-week-make-a-difference-when-you-usually-train-with-bodyweight/feed/ 1 Can I skip weight training and do Pilates instead? http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/bodybuilding/can-i-skip-weight-training-and-do-pilates-instead/ http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/bodybuilding/can-i-skip-weight-training-and-do-pilates-instead/#comments Wed, 13 Jan 2010 06:34:59 +0000 Nim http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/?p=10 Laura T asked:


I’m 20, 5′2″, 115lbs, 22% body fat. I’m planning on doing 40mins elliptical training and 20mins of jump-roping 5 times a week. My goal is to reach 17% body fat. I was planning on doing an hour of weight training 4 days a week (just for toning up) but I kinda got discouraged ‘coz there aren’t many home workouts and I really don’t have the budget for more equipment. (I have 2lbs dumbells)

I was thinking of skipping weight training altogether and replacing it with an hour of Pilates. What “look” will that achieve? Will it be different than when I’m weight training? And will that affect my metabolism?

Note: I don’t really wanna build muscles. Just wanna firm up.

P.S. Or can you guys refer me to a good (cheap) home workout website? I’ve basically gone to most of them. Thanks!

FAUSTUS

]]> http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/bodybuilding/can-i-skip-weight-training-and-do-pilates-instead/feed/ 2 How can I optimize my weight training workout? http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/bodybuilding/how-can-i-optimize-my-weight-training-workout/ http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/bodybuilding/how-can-i-optimize-my-weight-training-workout/#comments Mon, 11 Jan 2010 12:09:42 +0000 Nim http://bodyandhealthtoday.com/?p=8 a link to the past asked:


My goals are size and strength.

I do both weight training and cardio – alternating 3 days weight training, 3 days cardio, and 1 day rest.

My weight training workout alternates between 3 sets each of two muscle groups, and then doing the same again but through different exercises, for a total of 12 sets per day, not including abs which are included in every weight training session. For example, one day might be 3 groups of BENCH – (quick rest) – CURLS, followed by 3 groups of CHINUPS – (quick rest) – FLYS.

Sets normally consist of about 12, 10, and 8 reps to fatigue.

Also, is muscle soreness a good indicator of resting that group that day?

CAROLENA

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