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  • There is some credible scientific literature out there... Basic breakdown. -Don't have to lift "heavy" to get bigger/stronger -You do need to eat enough protein, however not to much. 1-2 gram per kg of body weight MAX. -Your body will put fat where it wants. -Muscle is more dense than Fat. Which means the same weight,…
    in gain weight but still have a flat toned stomach Comment by alan_huynh2000 December 2014
  • Agree with everything stated about HRM and the such. Its not the whole picture. Scientists study and do research to figure out formulas for specific types of steady-state activities. You yourself said your level of energy expended during work differs. Its almost impossible to get a good read out. Your better bet is to…
    in HRM...? Comment by alan_huynh2000 December 2014
  • There is not a good way to compare. Biggest difference is the all the muscles you use to stabilize yourself on free weights. A machine lets your rest, and puts you into a position to target certain muscles. Free weights force you to stand up, and stabilize your whole body while other muscles bounce around. Its a whole…
    in Weight difference between machine and free weights Comment by alan_huynh2000 December 2014
  • Agreed.. Your body becomes accustomed after awhile. You need to give your abs a break, do other things, and come back later. Believe it or not, the feeling of being sore doesn't mean your getting stronger/worked out any harder/burned any more calories or anything like that.. Just means those muscles weren't use to the work…
    in Why am I never sore? Comment by alan_huynh2000 December 2014
  • Upper body has a more complex system of muscle movements than lower body. With your legs you can do squats and lunges and work both sides of your legs. With upper body you have to split it up. Push ups use very different muscles than pull ups. If you can't do a full pull up now, try using a lateral pulldown machine (if u…
    in Upper body strength Comment by alan_huynh2000 February 2012
  • Its prolly the shoes, but you can also try massaging the area with a roller pin. The kind people use to roll out dough.
    in Leg pain from running Comment by alan_huynh2000 February 2012
  • I've converted to veggie recently, and in the U.S. I'm also bodybuilder/personal trainer/martial arts instructor =)
    in Veggie guys Comment by alan_huynh2000 February 2012
  • This is a difference! Your overall shape is the same, but smaller. Don't expect to lose too much too fast, it appears your whatever your doing is working, so keep it up!!!
    in Do I look any different? Comment by alan_huynh2000 February 2012
  • I bodybuild, however I use this site/app mostly to confirm the nutrient value of what I'm eating.
    in Any bodybuilders here? Comment by alan_huynh2000 February 2012
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