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There are alot of women who are wary of weight training. The most common reasons I've come across are that they are intimidated, or they are concerned strength training might make them bulky. Starting a strength training program can indeed for scary, most especially if your new to the iron game. Just start slow, educate…

The most likely scenario is that your monitor is not properly calibrated. 400 calories is just about where you should be based upon your exercise.

Comparing Tapout and Insanity is like comparing apples and oranges. Insanity is a great program, but almost entirely cardio based. Even the push ups, etc really only serve a cardio function much more so than stength Tapout, on the other hand is an MMA inspired total body fitness routine. Its got a strong cardio component,…

Yes, many trainers specialize. Some in rehab, some in working with the elderly, in sport specific training. It goes on and on. Check out my previous post for tips on picking a good trainer.

I have done both. I think I prefer 30DS mostly because it allows for better progression in my eyes. But in general terms, the best results come from the workout you enjoy more. The more you like a workout, the more likely you are to keep doing it.

Also, you said you wanted to lose between 80-100 lbs. There are trainers who specialize in helping clients who want to lose a very significant amount of weight.

A personal trainer can be fantastic or terrible if you dont make a smart choice. Look for a trainer with legit credentials. Some letters to look for: CSCS (certified strength and conditioning specialist) CNS (Certified nutrition specialist) If you want dietary help. Not all trainers are qualified to advise you in this…

I am a fan of both of those workouts. A simple fix, is to do the 30DS routine, and then do Tae-Bo instead of the cardio. Edit: It seems like your already doing that. However, there are a ton of Tae-bo variations. Try to find a couple of them to vary the workout.

Listen to your body. When you are sick, your body devotes alot of energy and resources to fighting it off. One of the reasons you feel crappy(aside from the virus, obviously) is your body telling you to relax and let it do its job. As far as toughing it out, I agree with Jen. Start easy, If you are compromising form, or…

Fat loss is a global process. That is to say, when you train, you lose fat all at once from all over your body. Why it tends to stick around in certain places longer than others is based largely on your genetics as hulk pointed out. Building muscle is different, as muscle is a permanent and adaptive biological structure.…

With all that cardio (congrats on your success by the way) I'm going to assume you had little to no strength training. In that case, practically anything you do will build lean mass. Hypertrophy( the scientific term for breaking down muscle tissue, basically) occurs when your muscles are put under a level of stress…

Whether during the same workout, or separate, I would recommend weight training first. Not only due to energy levels as Niko mentioned, but also because weight training primes your body for fat burning, making cardio that much more effective.

A second note about light weights: You can still get the burn with very light weights, but that focus is much more about endurance. so going heavier is what you need to put on the muscle that that really shows as well as being functional along with burning off the gristle.

The fact that you used to be fit can actually make a big difference in your progression. It's something akin to muscle memory. Your body remembers when it was fit and strong, and despite what I imagine was a lengthy hiatus, that information is still logged away in your muscles. What that means is, your body might progress…

Bob Harper is really great. He has several DVDs including a kettlebell series. Before I started Tapout XT I was doing Bob's Inside Out Method. Its a four DVD set ( only about ten bucks a pop brand new..or at least they were when I bought them) It includes strength training, cardio conditioning, yoga and one of Bob's own…

Some of it depends on your relative fitness level. I'm only passingly familiar with Jillian and have tried a few of her workouts. (I prefer Bob Harper as far as the Biggest Loser bullpen goes) But if you've hit a sticking point, it might be that your not using enough weight, assuming the workouts require them.

Getting ripped abs is more about diet than anything else. All the crunches in the world won't show off that washboard if there is a layer of goo covering it. The key to saying good bye to that muffin top is a consistent diet and cardio to help burn the fat.

Your first instinct was correct. Don't worry about your actual weight to much, and instead focus on composition. Muscle is about 1.5 times heavier than fat, so as you build lean muscle it might seem like your not losing weight at all, or that your even getting heavier! Stick to your routine and diet and you'll start seeing…

With good diet and exercise about 2 .lbs a week is what is considered safe. That being said, everybody is different. Some people have to struggle for every ounce, and some people couldn't keep fat on their bodies if they tried. How many calories you need to burn depends on your goals. Your doing a lot of cardio, which is…

Remember, muscle weighs more than fat. so as you replace one with the other initially your weight might not change to much or you might seem to actually get heavier.. My advice is not to pay to much attention to your actual weight. focus instead on your body composition. The purpose of a workout like Tapout is to train…

I actually tried going through p90 before this, but my muscle mass is already were I want it to be, so Im looking for something a bit more cardio focused but not as much as Insanity, for example and it looks like Tapout is what I'm looking for. 30 days, way to go. It's actually around the one month mark that most alot of…

I have the minutes. That is, i have the time to do a workout, but not the time to do it six days a week. so Im wondering what the best way to do it on a 4 day a week schedule is. By the way. Week 10. impressive. I've been doing it for a week and a half, and it's no joke. How are you liking your results?

Anyone about that can help?

Your more than welcome. I go where I am needed (unfourtunatly, that turns out to be nowhere :P) I also had a trainer for a good while and took several classes. I actually passed the state and national cert for personal training, but got involved in something else shortly after..so..c'es la vie..or something. Keep in mind,…

Remember, your butt( that is, the glutes to be all scientific about it) Is a muscle group just like any other and the strongest muscle group in the body. Any thing that works the legs and core, has some level of glute involvement. If you feel like your training has hit a wall, try changing it up so your muscles have…

I agree with everybody else :P Just keep hitting the iron and zeroing in on your diet. Also, as an addition to what Red was saying: Getting "bulky" is actually a common concern for women who weight train, but you needn't worry. Yes, its possible to look like a body builder if that's your goal, but keep in mind, that kind…

Well, it seems like sometimes biology is your enemy. In my case, I just have huge legs and no matter what, my inner thighs seem to touch. That being said, it might help to focus more on the composition rather than the aesthetics. Generally, muscle mass is the way to go, especially if you've lost a significant amount of…