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I'm so sorry for your experience! That had to be horrible.

That being said, I agree with the others. It's doubtful you got this condition solely from a few sets of negative pull-ups, and highly...

Thanks Kimm4! Yeah, my legs and lower abs are definitely where I hold my fat.

I'm kind of in a bad place mentally right now. I did a 16-week prep, which I feel like should have been plenty of...

Thanks, guys! Any ladies out there have an answer for me? I'm sure it's different for guys and girls, since we typically maintain a higher bf% when competing.

I'm 5.5 weeks out from my second figure competition, and still not seeing much lower ab or leg definition.

My upper body looks good - I'm even showing some striations in the shoulders and chest,...

As long as you don't ACT creepy about it, then I don't see it as a big deal at all. Personally, I would really appreciate the thought, especially since many gyms don't pay trainers for the free...

It sounds to me like you're burned out. I don't know how long your prep was, but most are 12-16 weeks (or even longer) - then, to add another 3 months on top of that...geesh!

Have you given...

I'm sure you've probably already done this (esp. considering you say it first happened several months ago), but make sure you're not pregnant. Lifting too heavy while pregnant can cause...

I just got my certification through ISSA.

I know ISSA isn't as "prestigious" as NASM or ACSM, but it's really what you make of it. The quizzes and test are open-book, which makes some people...

When I hear people say they want to get "toned", I just explain that being "toned" simply means having enough muscle, and a low enough body fat %, for the muscle to show. Bigger muscles will look...

Same here. :) Honestly, I've found that even other females interested in competing often want to do lower weight and higher rep ranges than what I feel works for my body. (I suppose that doesn't have...

There's not just one place in the book that tells you how to make programs. You have to pull it from several areas.

For example, you will need to review the chapters that deal with the clients'...

Thanks, guys! I see some that I will be Googling later... :)

Reps to all, for what they're worth (my rep power is still low.)

I'm new to training, and being a weightlifter myself, I am wondering if anyone could give me some ideas on some cardio-based drills to lead my clients through. (Obviously, I will be weight-training...

I was just certified through ISSA. There are 36 quizzes, and then a certification test. All are open-book. That being said, it's really what you make of it. The material is there for you to learn....

Thanks so much, guys! I just had my first interview, and I got the job!! I'm so excited!

Thanks, guys! You've been very helpful! I repped you all (for what it's worth - my reps don't count for much yet) - except rdferguson - I guess I need to "spread the wealth" before I rep you again! I...

Actually, this wouldn't fall into the category of natural "evolution", but human-controlled selection. Just look at how quickly we can develop new breeds of dog and cattle. Unfortunately, some people...

I just completed my final personal training exam, and now I'm working on my resume package.

Here's my question:Should I include some competition photos to show that I "look the part" (as it's...

I have a partially torn labrum and rotator cuff. From what you're saying, her pain sounds similar to mine. I went to a specialist, who prescribed physical therapy. I'm back in the gym now, but...

They actually make tan-through bikinis. I'm not sure how well they work; I was thinking about getting one for this summer, though. It's worth a shot.