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Stay away from the treadmill. It is very high impact on your knees. I recommend the bike. Crank up the resistance and get your heart rate up! If you really want to see results you must add weights to your routine. More muscle raises your metabolic rate. Start with machines. Do 3 sets with a 15 rep max (That means by the…
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I do 1200 calories a day and it is definitely doable! I can assume that your biggest problem is the type of food you are consuming. If you are consuming calorie dense foods, you will only be able to eat a little bit but will still feel hungry. Here are some of my tips that have worked for me and for my clients. Just to…
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Firstly let me say, NO JUMPING JACKS!!! You will destroy your knees! The bike is a great option for cardio. It is low impact and the resistance can be adjusted to increase intensity. I absolutely recommend weight training. More muscle mass will increase your metabolic rate. I recommend starting with machines. Stay away…
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If you want to start training heavy, you all be basically be doing 3 sets of 8-10 reps on most exercises. This basically means that by the time you hit somewhere between 8 and 10 reps, you physically cannot do another. This is the ideal type of training for muscle hypertrophy. Also, I recommend doing weight training first…
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I have a couple exercises you can try. Just consult your doctor first. I have my B.S. in exercise science and have both interned and worked in different physical therapy facilities and worked with patients with knee injuries. 1. Quad sets: You can do these seated or laying down. Tighten and squeeze your quad muscle and…
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I am a certified personal trainer with a B.S. in Exercise Science as well. If I see someone doing an exercise incorrectly that could hurt them, I'll usually go up to the and let them know. Women are more receptive than men to this as most guys don't like a 24 year old girl telling them how to do an exercise! On the flip…
