Forum: Training

I have read conflicting views on whether or not you can exercise your chest when you have breast implants. Mine are not new I had them done two years ago. I have read that it can shift the position of the implant but I find this difficult to believe considering that they are placed within the...

How much muscle can you gain realistically in about 6 months if you really throw yourself into it? I'm just curious to know because obviously gaining bad weight and loosing weight can be accomplished in a relatively short amount of time if you really set your mind to it. (And risked your health of...

Has anyone ever heard of her???? She trains Madonna and Gweneth Paltrow. She uses some type of method that is said to elongate(sp?) your muscles rather than make them bulkey. Was thinking about ordering one of her videos, but wanted to know what you all thought first. Here her site:...

Hello, I've been starting back into a regular work out routine. Honestly, I've never had a really strong routine to begin with as it seems there is so much to choose from I get discouraged. My main issue, is that I have a pear shape and it is getting progressively worse. I tend to gain just around...

I don't know if it makes a big difference, but I know now that my back pain is from a sacroiliac joint sprain from my last heavy deadlift 6 weeks ago. I'm going to see a chiropractor because what I'm reading seems to indicate that is helpful with pain relief and recovery. Has anyone else had...

Basic rule For bodybuilding purposes concentric phase(positive) and eccentric phase(negative) are the most important. However, exaggerating the concentric or eccentric phases will not have any extra benefits. While neglecting any of them will eliminate half the work. Therefore, the basic rule...

Hi! I have been lifting weights for quite some time now, thoroughly enjoy it for my mental health lol, my problem is I am still breastfeeding my 16 month old. It seems I'm not making any progress whatsoever and getting extremely frustrated because of it. I am young, eat clean (dairy free gluten...

So, bottom line, I'm intimidated by all the "dudes" at my gym. There are so many of them, and they hog the equipment, even though mostly all I see them do is wander around and glance sideways at themselves in the mirror... My question is, can I get the same workout I would using barbells, as if...

Just wondering what you ladies eat before your early AM weight training?

Hi guys, I'm new to the forums and also a relative beginner with BB. I work out pretty much everyday or every other day doing interval training. So far it seems as if I've focused too much on exercise videos like the 30 day shred and all the pilates/jazzercise stuff but it looks like to really...

So I am wondering if I am trying to lose weight and eventually tone, should I do heavy weights low reps or light weights high reps???? Everyone tells me something different. How many days should I lift and how many days cardio? I am a beginner when it comes to lifting plz help!

Hi everyone, I'm relatively new to the body building scene. I've been lifting since probably mid summer and have noticed a significant difference (I'm no longer scrawny!) and I eat pretty healthy, but I'm not expert and I'm wondering if I'm doing too much in one day. Here's an example: ...

I started weight lifting a few years ago but never truly dedicated myself to it until now. I have the dieting and food pretty much down, except for some cheat meals here and there...not very often! My question is, what do you do when you feel that you can't lift/push anymore weight and it's almost...

I am a newbie and am currently only comfortable with using the machines for 2 reasons. I don't "look" serious yet and do not want to hang out in the free weight section and simply am scared of making an utter fool of myself. I am using myfitnesspal.com and have lost 30 lbs since Feb. I want to...

Alright..I've started lifting about 2.5 months ago. I started out doing 30 minutes running on the treadmill followed by lifting. I am currently lifting first for about 45-60 minutes followed by 20 minutes of the eliotical. I am eating healthy for the most part. I don't workout on weekends no do I...

I have been using the gym for over 15 years. I am 35 and 5f 5 inchs and currently weigh 60Kg. I am not over weight and in ok shape although my weight and shape has stayed the same for quite a few years and still cant get rid of my baby belly and would like to get lean!! Finally after coming onto...

Hi guys. This is my first time posting on BB! I am 22 y.o, 119 pounds, and 5'3. I started exercising 2 months ago, first with Brazilian Butt Lift for about a month and then working out at my college's gym. I work out typically 5-6 days a week and since I started working out I have lost 11 pounds...

So I've lost the baby weight. Swimsuit season is almost here and I want to rock my suit!!! Help!! How can I define my abs in time for summer? I don't want a 6 pack. I just want more definition.

I'm just curious how many of you are doing leg extensions in your program? I just started in my own home gym and it's one lower body exercise I can't do. I was doing them at the gym before and it seemed like they were really helping with quad development. I find with lunges my legs just get...

So this is a question mostly for the ladies that lift (although still interested in all opinions). How did you start when you started lifting, did you just gear up and go to the gym? Did you ever feel intimidated by hitting the weight room at all, and if so, how did you get over that? I really want...

So, I've been training for over a year now and my upper body and abdominal area has been changing drastically more recently than ever. However, my lower body is taking its sweet ol' time getting to where it should've been by now! I train legs 2 times a week with 20-25 reps going light. Every...

I am trying to gain muscle. I'm 5'2 100 pounds currently. When I had my daughter 15 months ago I was 175 pounds. I did tons of cardio and started eating right and lost the weight but now I'm learning that I need to cut back on the cardio if I want to build lean muscle. I'm just wondering how much...

Hello everyone I am currently doing Jamie Eason's LiveFit Trainer and have completed phase 1 and I have not dropped a pound. I believe it has something to do with my food. Im not following her diet because some of the foods I cant eat I am a teacher and cant get those foods in while teaching foods...

I am now in love with zumba! It was like a latin dance, hip hop, work out thing all rolled into one! I was invited by a friend and it was so much fun! 90 minutes of pure cardio. How many calories could I possibly have burned? I don't have a heart rate monitor so I'm not certain. I can't really...