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Some folks are prone to it... others never will no matter how hard they are pushed. Nothing to worry about.

Extremely hard to quantify calories burned by strength training. Intensity? Weight? Reps? Free weights or machines? How long is the break between sets? Olympic? Your body weight? Your body fat content? If you're counting calories, you might want to play it safe and just quantify it as 'cardio,' since at least that way you…

A free weight squat of any form is the best 'bang for your buck.' Smith machines and other machines are useful, but really can't compare to free weight stuff. Just be sure you're utilizing proper form, as they can be dangerous.

*Definitely* drink protein after a workout. Some folks will consume a protein an hour or so before they exercise so the body already has some protein to work with when you start beating up your muscles - you could probably do without unless you are a body builder.

Well there are a lot of factors at play here, but, in general, if you can push through safely then you probably should. Challenging your muscles often (and in different ways) is the only way to see improvement.

Lifting will get you that 'sore' feeling. I'll bet you could ask a trainer how to do a few free weight exercises properly and add those to your workout. Free weights will do more for you than machines...

It is a generally accepted rule that you exhale on exertion and breathe in as you return the weight to the bottom of the repetition. It is important as it helps prevent dizziness, nausea, hernia and (in a severe case) stroke. Some serious weightlifters try to hold their breath (Valsalva technique) to try to build up…

A basic whey protein is sufficient for most people. There are more complex (and expensive) protein shakes out there, like GNC's Wheybolic, that contain amino acids and other building blocks for muscle recovery. As ddavies and skwarner have mentioned, however, you are probably just fine with eating properly and being sure…

When you start watching your calories and eating better you will find yourself migrating towards lean proteins as a matter of course. There is nothing wrong with taking in excess protein - body builders will take in at least 1g of protein per pound of body weight (with some schools of thought recommending nearly twice…

What are you doing with the weights? Running? Some kind of aerobics? Just lifting weights? As far as your body getting used to them and making weight loss harder: I wouldn't think of it that way. True you might burn fewer calories without them on, but your body won't all of a sudden refuse to burn calories. You will still…

As we all know, soreness is a normal part of exercising. However, it is also your body's way of telling you to take a break! If you are very sore, then it is probably a good idea to lay off of working out that sore muscle group until the discomfort mostly goes away. Continually exercising sore muscles can lead to over…

Hello! I have trained extensively with the Power Plate and have used it with some of my clients. It has many uses and benefits, but simply shaking weight away is not one of them. Power athletes often use the Power Plate to stimulate fast-twitch muscle fibers and to activate the neurological connection between mind and…