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DreesPerformanceTraining wrote: »what if you are motivated and have lost 50lbs on your own... what reasons would you give for hiring a trainer?
Are you trying to convince yourself to hire a trainer or not hire one? Most people don't need a personal trainer to be healthy and fit - it is a luxury service. If you're doing fine on your own, you should continue on your own until you are no longer making progress to your goal(s).
I agree. A personal trainer is a luxury because it's not cheap but once I got to the point that I wasn't progressing enough on my own I hired one for a few months. I learned much more than I ever thought I would and it was worth it to me. I'll be able to use that knowledge for a while and then will go back to working with my trainer again in a few months.1 -
nakedraygun wrote: »DreesPerformanceTraining wrote: »nakedraygun wrote: »Regarding the 1977 documentary "Pumping Iron," do you think Lou Fergino should have won?
I know it's sad, but I actually haven't watched Pumping Iron yet. Maybe this weekend...
First time I saw it was last year. IMO, I thought Arnold was a prick.
Some would say the same about Muhammad Ali. He was good at getting into peoples heads. Just like Arnold did.0 -
Would you ever from a picture of my body be able to tell what I need to do to reach my goal ?0
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I was asking the same thing on one of these things but for some reason I can't read the comments0
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I'm currently on a calorie deficit, trying to lose some fat (namely the belly area). However I'm also aiming to build up on my glutes. Considering that I'm on a deficit right now, is there anyway I can maximize my muscle gains in the glutes on days that I train them? By nutrition or other ways? On days that I train glutes I don't worry too much about being in a deficit and rather focus on getting enough protein and exercise, but not sure if this is the right approach?0
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lizzelspark wrote: »Would you ever from a picture of my body be able to tell what I need to do to reach my goal ?
If it was an aesthetic goal.0 -
DreesPerformanceTraining wrote: »lizzelspark wrote: »Would you ever from a picture of my body be able to tell what I need to do to reach my goal ?
If it was an aesthetic goal.
Be right back gotta google what aesthetic means0 -
Well my goal is beautiful0
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I have a chondromalacia of the patella and after having a dislocated patella and wearing a knee brace for awhile I have some asymmetrical muscle meaning my inside muscle is larger than my outer thighs muscle. Which is pulling my patella out of alignment. Looking for tips and or exercises to help. It hurts so bad to even walk i am having a hard time motivating myself to exercise.
Thanks for your time,
Amanda0 -
darrfarrahxo wrote: »I'm currently on a calorie deficit, trying to lose some fat (namely the belly area). However I'm also aiming to build up on my glutes. Considering that I'm on a deficit right now, is there anyway I can maximize my muscle gains in the glutes on days that I train them? By nutrition or other ways? On days that I train glutes I don't worry too much about being in a deficit and rather focus on getting enough protein and exercise, but not sure if this is the right approach?
Even though you're not in a deficit on training days, your weekly average is still negative, which will make gaining muscle mass hard.
I would just make sure you are consuming 25%+ of your calories from protein to maintain/gain as much muscle as you can. After training you should aim for a 3 to 1 ratio of carbs to protein in your post-workout meal.0 -
amandalyons30 wrote: »I have a chondromalacia of the patella and after having a dislocated patella and wearing a knee brace for awhile I have some asymmetrical muscle meaning my inside muscle is larger than my outer thighs muscle. Which is pulling my patella out of alignment. Looking for tips and or exercises to help. It hurts so bad to even walk i am having a hard time motivating myself to exercise.
Thanks for your time,
Amanda
Your case may be different, but I don't subscribe to the idea that patella dislocation is a result of a strength discrepancy between the medial and lateral quadriceps. I think you are looking at an underlying ankle or hip issue.
I would find a pt or a good trainer and have them make sure your ankle function is good and you have good strength in your glutes.0 -
Hi, I hope this hasn't been asked before, but how do you feel about electrical muscle stimulators? Not for pain control, but with just enough voltage to make a muscle twitch? I'm trying to get rid of about 200 pounds of body fat, then I want to switch gears, and build the muscles back up. Thanks in advance for your feedback.0
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Thank you I'll give that a try0
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DreesPerformanceTraining wrote: »amandalyons30 wrote: »I have a chondromalacia of the patella and after having a dislocated patella and wearing a knee brace for awhile I have some asymmetrical muscle meaning my inside muscle is larger than my outer thighs muscle. Which is pulling my patella out of alignment. Looking for tips and or exercises to help. It hurts so bad to even walk i am having a hard time motivating myself to exercise.
Thanks for your time,
Amanda
Your case may be different, but I don't subscribe to the idea that patella dislocation is a result of a strength discrepancy between the medial and lateral quadriceps. I think you are looking at an underlying ankle or hip issue.
I would find a pt or a good trainer and have them make sure your ankle function is good and you have good strength in your glutes.
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Thank you0
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Hi, I hope this hasn't been asked before, but how do you feel about electrical muscle stimulators? Not for pain control, but with just enough voltage to make a muscle twitch? I'm trying to get rid of about 200 pounds of body fat, then I want to switch gears, and build the muscles back up. Thanks in advance for your feedback.
There is no substitute for hard work, don't waste your money.1 -
If the pain is that bad, it's not a muscle issue. Your best bet is to consult an orthopedist to assess the issue and how to address getting it better.amandalyons30 wrote: »I have a chondromalacia of the patella and after having a dislocated patella and wearing a knee brace for awhile I have some asymmetrical muscle meaning my inside muscle is larger than my outer thighs muscle. Which is pulling my patella out of alignment. Looking for tips and or exercises to help. It hurts so bad to even walk i am having a hard time motivating myself to exercise.
Thanks for your time,
Amanda
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I am a 57- year-old female cyclist, 5'6" tall and 122 lbs. I maintain that weight on 2000 calories a day. I want to start lifting to improve my upper body strength. Do I need to eat more calories to build muscle?0
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DreesPerformanceTraining wrote: »There's not much you can do to target your abs. Keep dropping the weight and things will tighten up.
Really? I could think of so so many exercises which target the abs...
Not for weight loss. You can't target weight loss, anywhere.1 -
Lisa_Ookoo wrote: »I am a 57- year-old female cyclist, 5'6" tall and 122 lbs. I maintain that weight on 2000 calories a day. I want to start lifting to improve my upper body strength. Do I need to eat more calories to build muscle?
I am so jealous that you can eat that much. I am 60, 5'7", and maintenance for me is around 1200. And I weigh a lot more than you do. How much do you ride?0 -
I ride about 150 miles a week. I also have a job where I'm on my feet all day. At lunch time I climb up and down the stairs 10x in a 4-story building. I also do a lot of hiking.0
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Lisa_Ookoo wrote: »I am a 57- year-old female cyclist, 5'6" tall and 122 lbs. I maintain that weight on 2000 calories a day. I want to start lifting to improve my upper body strength. Do I need to eat more calories to build muscle?
Yes.0 -
Lisa_Ookoo wrote: »I ride about 150 miles a week. I also have a job where I'm on my feet all day. At lunch time I climb up and down the stairs 10x in a 4-story building. I also do a lot of hiking.
AH...yes the job makes a huge difference. I sit on my *kitten* all day. It's unfortunate, but that's my type of work. And 150 miles a week is a lot. 20 miles in a week is a lot for me.0 -
What qualities should a good trainer posses? I.e any questions they should ask during the consultation, certifications, etc0
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soccerkon26 wrote: »What qualities should a good trainer posses? I.e any questions they should ask during the consultation, certifications, etc
Experience and certifications don't mean much. During the consult they should ask about your exercise and medical history, and your goals. I think it is also a good idea to do a movement assessment before getting into any training.
The evolution of a good personal trainer usually goes like this...
I know some stuff >>> I know everything >>> I know nothing
Find a trainer that "knows nothing." A good trainer is educated and confident, but isn't afraid to say, "I don't know."4 -
Giving this thread CPR to answer some more questions today...1
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soccerkon26 wrote: »What qualities should a good trainer posses? I.e any questions they should ask during the consultation, certifications, etc
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Whether or not they've taken any AP courses is pretty huge. If not then I'd move on. Anyone can get a certificate to be a personal trainer. Heck, they have classes that can get you certified in a weekend. You want someone that is knowledgeable of how the body actually works first and foremost.
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Quiet day at the gym today, so I was wondering if anyone had a question they needed answered...0
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Ok. I've been lifting for a year now and recently managed to irritate my rotator cuff. I've had issues with it in the past (unrelated to weights) and this time earned myself a cortisone injection and a few rounds of physical therapy. I was planning to ask this when I start therapy next week, but since you're here...what do you think I should do moving forward as far as my weight training goes? Should I simply be doing some light exercises as a warm up before getting into my heavy upper body routine, or incorporating more specific accessory work to improve on this weak area? I hope that makes sense....0
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I have one that I'm hoping you can provide some insight to. I did Stronglifts last year and developed very painful tennis elbow which continued for a couple of months. I was working on trying to keep my wrists straight and aligned while holding the bar thinking this would help, but to no avail.
I would like to start this program again. Any suggestions on how to prevent this from happening this time around?0
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