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Suck in your abs and keep them tight. Breathe as if you are labor, on an exhale, hold and squeeze your abs really tight, hold for a 5 count. Repeat.

From the sounds of it, it sounds like you have overworked, have tendonitis and on the verge of tearing something. It's good to push yourself, but no matter where you are in your training and for what purpose, you only get strong by allowing your body to rest then begin again. Everyone needs to allow proper rest which is…

First off, I think if you "sort of" like the advice he is giving you, then something is wrong for you. That should be the first flag...for that I would say...time to interview other trainers who have more experience, better credentials, educational degrees, time in practice and clientel. Ask for recommendations and discuss…

My favs for those areas (my family is notorious for "saddlebags")...: Russian Dead Lifts (RDLS)....works the hammies and provides seperation between butt and thighs Squats/Pulse Squats Other tighteners: Lunges Side lunges Walking squats Hip raises And an odd one: Butt squeezes...can be done in the shower, in line, anywhere…

I would recommend going to a physical therapist for specific exercise so not to aggreviate or creat any complications. They can even provide or recommend a personal trainer who specializes in Skeletal/Muscular anomolies who can address these issues far better than we can.

Get a stability ball, some resistance bands and there you go, a complete gym at your desk. The stability ball you can use as a chair. Stability bands, you can place both feet or roll the ball on them and do curl-ups, sitting shoulder presses, tricep pull-ups. You can buy resistance loops (they are like large wide rubber…

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Here some ideas that use your body weight: Cardio: Mountain climbers Running in Place Intervals - Run slow for a good warm-up, then run as fast as you can for 1 min then slow down for 30s then speed back up Suicides....great for a decent hallway - Find 2 spots in your hallway, run to the first touch the ground run back to…

I tend to make "baggie" scrambled eggs or omlets the day before. If you make these you can seperate them according to your diet. Get a ziplock bag (preferably freezer bags), add a little oil or butter to the inside and rub around (to keep from sticking) mix your eggs (add whatever you want), add them to baggie, then boil…

Stretch and drink lots of water mixed with gatoraide (diluted)...this is normal but it caused by the lactic acid build up. I find it sorta funny that the one huge muscle in our bodies is a big baby when it gets a work out. It seems to be the one that hurts the most, yet is the major muscle that helps support all you do. GO…

You are on the right path. Since everyone is built differently, their cardiovascular system is different etc., rate it. Use a 1-10 scale, 10 being the hardest.....starting at a 5-7 level, and working up to 9-10 level. If you feel this is pushing you without burning you out while leaving you room for continuing improvement…

You may be overworking your muscles and tendons. If it's pain, then stop and let it rest. Braces help, but without giving them a rest, it does nothing but prolong the inevitable damage. Side dominance plays such a small portion of pain if form is correct....what may be happening is compensation. Something is not right and…

There is no sure cure for cancer...however, it is proven that being healthy, not only minimizes the chances, but also boosts your immune system to help fight whatever is thrown at it. Is it felt....I think it is. I haven't been sick for over 2 years, my genetic disposition to cancer, high blood pressure, and diabetes is…

Easy no weight required exercise for ticeps: Sit on a bench or chair, with bumm on edge Place hands beside bum Keep knees a slight bit forward but at 90 degree angle or close to and dip, using your arms to pull you up, not your knees. For a more challenging workout, stretch out legs then dip.

I wouldn't change your diet too much right now to an extreme, but drop more calorie intake. Like many have said, based on what you are currently doing, your may have just hit a plateau and time to change caloric intake and change routine a bit. We all forget that doing the same routine creates muscle memory...with that…

For those who do these kinds of workouts....P90X, Insanity, 30 Day Shred, etc.... be careful. These are designed with the active person who has been actively working out, but have reached a certain plateau, or those who want a change up in their routine. They are great workouts, but if you are going to use them, only do…

Personal trainers are awesome for numerous reasons. 1) If you happen to plateau and need something to break it...they know how. 2) They push you to limits you didn't know you had which helps not only in weight loss, but in strength training. 3) They can be your friend......unfortunately there isn't a sure way of…

Many possibilities but here is some input: 1) Flat Feet - go do a shoe store that cater to runners....not a "mall store" or big box store, they are really good at knowing how to identify a gate and type of inserts may be needed. They usually don't cost anything to look at your gate, but expect to pay a pretty penny for an…

I'm not perfect in this, but I try to. It allows me an opportunity to see where I am calorie wise. I also figure out options to help with the cravings. I sometimes don't want what I have planned, so I pack at least one other option after I have figured it out on MFP first and change my meals if I use my options.

First off Congratulations for wanting to change your eating habits to a healthier diet....good luck However, coming from a family where eating disorders can take over....please eat more. Meet your recommended caloric intake, exercise like you want, and try not to drop too far below the adjusted intake value. If you are…

Try the following....in 3 weeks I managed to tighten them up: 1) Side raises with leg raises - Lay on your side, elevated on your elbow, keep bottom knee slightly bent, then raise. While in the raised position raise your straight leg. If you want to add some arm strengthening...add a light weight and progess. 2) Crab lifts…

A personal trainer once told me: Oprah Winfrey has all the money in the world, but has to fight to keep thin. With this, if she can afford the best of what money can buy and still have to fight, then there is hope for me. First get a physical, to include a cardiogram, respiratory check and cholesteral levels, and check for…

You are off to a great start. Small steps...change one thing at a time. Substitute one food item, item a day with a healthy food; take a smaller portion of that food you want vs the regular size portion you usually have. BE HONEST WITH YOURSELF AND LOG IN YOUR FOOD INTAKE religiously for a while to see where you can change…

I just started and like many of us, this is the hardest problem. Like you, I need variety and so I use this as a fitness tool to plan my meals. I forward a day that doesn't have anything on it and say to myself: Tomorrow I want pizza and a salad from Dions. I will enter what a pizza slice and a salad will cost me calorie…

If your cycles are changing since you started working out or eating healthier and everything else has been ruled out, it is normal. Your body reacts to the changes both chemically and physically. This is why being healthy or starting a healthier lifestyle is so important to everyone. Exercise minimizes the effects of some…

For today I promise I will not cheat on my diet because i know someone out there does not have food to cheat with.

You are overworking. All the advice given is true, stretching afterwards to release lactic acid build up and drink lots of water, taking potassium; but do not forget to alternate your workouts to allow your muscles to heal properly. Your muscles need time to rest and recouperate. If your back begins to hurt it's because it…

You can incorporate any strength training with cardio.....first keep a towel or mat, water, heart rate monitor with calorie counter, in your car (if you have a kitchen cooking timer, that helps) minimum. If you can have a kettle ball, or dumbbells that you are comfortable with but that will challenge you after 10 reps take…

Strength training is a must all around...no only is it good for weight loss, but it certainly a must as we age to keep our bones and muscles from deteriorating. I alternate cardio with strength straining with few exceptions...Cardio one day and strength the next. If you have access to a gym most of them have trainers…

I can tell you what I'm finding is working for me...... Maintain the required caloric intake, exercise and try to maintain reason within that added "bonus". I find for me having room for reward is awesome, without the guilty feeling of cheating. I am beginning to realize that that extra 100 calories from a brisk walk is…