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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 -
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
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