on 3/4/2012
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Ask The Trainer: Top Exercise Questions,
Answered by Julio A. Salado, NSCA-CPT., USAW Coach.
Part 1.
I was recently asked by a publisher to answer a slew of popular questions regarding fitness, nutrition and personal training. The questions ranged from "Is it safe for pregnant women to workout?" to "Is it better to perform cardio before or after lifting weights or should cardio be done on a completely different day?" to "What should a personal trainer take into consideration when working with each individual client?".
My answers are based on exercise science and collective experience of other health and fitness professionals. Due to space, I focused on the most important aspects of my answers, if you need further explanation or have your own questions, please do not hesistate in contacting me.
Is it true that some exercises produce results faster than others? Is so,
which exercises provide the best and worst "return... read more
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on 9/10/2010
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In this essay I want to cover two important joints that are heavily affected by a sedentary lifestyle, the shoulder blades (scapular) and hip joint. Please note, it’s important to consult with a doctor if you are having recurring pain. It is best to have a thorough evaluation by a professional before proceeding with a fitness program.
Train smarter not harder. Some can intellectually understand but do not know how to apply this thought to their own fitness program.
For those who are hitting plateaus (a.k.a hitting the wall), coming back from an injury, training with joint pain, working the same routine for over 3 months, frustrated or just not seeing results- I have one thing to say “Regress to Progress”.
Nothing will change, specifically your results, if nothing changes. This is the time to step back from your routine and ask “Am I choosing quantity over quality of form?” For example, it’s counterproductive to keep increasing your jogging time... read more
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