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I'd say it depends on the person. Motivation is key as you pointed out but genetics will play a huge role in the percentages. For some unfortunate people all of them are equally important. Age...

^This. It's the par-cooked (i.e. quick cooking) stuff that is the biggest problem. Stick with regular rice and you're fine (in moderation of course). Unless you are avoiding carbs there's no reason...

The only cert from those that I believe require a 4-yr degree is the NSCA's CSCS certification (I'm not completely sure about ACSM though). Even then the degree is not required to be in ANY...

They shouldn't but it will depend on how you use them. They should only be used on your final/heavy sets though. It's more a personal preference... My view, for what it's worth is it's equivalent to...

Are you using a supine grip? if so stop except for your last/heavy set(s). Doing you warm-up and light sets with both grips in an overhand position will greatly increase you ability. Personally I...

That says it all right there... first you're 15 so you don't have enough experience or any actual knowledge to really weight in with your ill-formed opinions. For starters just about any respectable...

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Also the above advice about running as a 'sole proprietor' is very.... well, stupid (sorry) because of the complete liability involved. At the very least you should setup a shell and a LLC to...

good job in your overall handling of the situation. Def a good lesson for others. Repped.

I'm in Nashville and in the same boat as you. After going around town, however I decided on the NSCA cert. Most of the places will 'hire' you with the NASM or other certs (ISSA ect) but MANY will...

BRO posted this yesterday, might help you:
http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?p=452242411#post452242411

Thanks BRO. I'm studying for the NSCA-CPT now so this will come in handy for a cross-reference review (I might end up getting the NASM cert too)

Repped



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OP, if your testosterone levels are normal than you have NO reason for your desired action other than ignorance and/or laziness....

If they are normal as you said then 1) find a good personal...

Best ballpark averages that I've found over the years:
http://www.crossfit.com/cf-journal/WLSTANDARDS.pdf

As always their will be variations given height and build but these are a good guide.

If you haven't yet, pick up Ripps book. It is really one of the best manuals you'll find regarding the big lifts. His 'practical programing' book is also def worth it (you can often buy them bundled...

Agreed. Concentrate on the 3 main lifts for now. Don't worry about anything else. IF you are doing them correctly you will a) not have any energy/strength to do those lifts and b) hinder your...

It's a bit off. You are combining two lifts on mon/fri and two lifts again on wed. The preferred/traditional SS setup is Squat/Push/Pull. The squats are straight forward and can (and should) be done...

Sounds like you have the perfect setup for a Starting Strength routine. With her soccer she is likely fine on cardio already (though she'll still want to do some during off season just to keep it up)...

Another awesome thread Alan. Thanks for all the work on that. One of your older threads (Myths Under the Microscope) is, IMHO still one of the best write-ups on this site. This will be a great read...

Yep, the power cleans are good for keeping your upper body flexible. And with the stretching routines you no doubt did you stayed nice an loose. You should ad some stretching or mobility drills to...

Sounds like you've lost some flexibility. What type of pain are you feelings? Is is tightness (i.e. pulling of the muscles or ligaments) or is it joint pain?

If it's your muscles than you've...