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Some people do squats by raising up on their toes as they descend and/or putting a plate underneath their heels. Is this ok? What are the advantages/disadvantages to doing this? One thing I have noticed is that people doing squats this way tend to keep their spines more erect. Any info will be appreciated. Posts: 1 | From: State College...

Really people.... I challenge any of you to try to do 100 pushups with out regard to sets or reps. Just do them till you can't do another without compromising form, rest as long as you need to get some recovery, and then continue all the way up to 100. Then do that with air squats. Then tell me how you feel. I guarantee it will feel harder and better than 3 sets or 1 set of 8-10 of anything ...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg4sTHldr2o Posts: 1 | From: asd | Registered: 08-17-08

I keep reading you should limit your resistance training to 45-60 minute maximum sessions. What exactly happens if you continue lifting past these limits, and aren't there some variables for determining when you should stop? The advice seems to assume that we've all got some kind of internal hour glass, and the sand runs out in 60 minutes. What's the real answer? Thanks. Posts:...

Hey as to your question if u should eat before you work out, the first guy to respond was right u definitely need food in your system so that your work out is good. However, if you work out in the mornings, its best to work out on an empty stomach. Best thing to do is to drink about 8 oz of water to clean ur system every morning before a work out, then work out. No food in the mornings, better ...

Hi, I'm an avid exerciser with aseptic necrosis of both femurs and knees. I contracted it from prescribed steroid treatments, which I have since stopped. I was advised by my Orthopedic Surgeon to stop exercise to reduce weight bearing on the joints. Does anyone have any experience with this condition and know of any exercises to do that won't cause additional damage to the joints? Posts:...

I'll take a guess: Do you go to muscle "failure" on most sets of most exercises for most muscle groups? Working to utter exhaustion on large muscle groups is incredibly taxing to the central nervous system. Your CNS may adapt to this over time, such as with veteran bodybuilders/athletes, but for now, it will be pretty taumatic to the CNS. T-Nation has some good articles on this subject. ...

Any opinions on incorporating running backwards as part of an aerobics class? Posts: 1 | From: Rockville Centre, N.Y., USA | Registered: 08-03-08

My gym has upright and recumbent stationary bikes, elliptical trainers and stair machines with arm-movement handles. They all seem to involve legs, glutes and hip flexors. I assume that the workload on lower body muscles is not the same for each machine. Anyone know the comparitive values of each type of machine with respect to hip flexor/quads/hamstring/calf involvement? Posts:...

Abs's muscel is hard to work with especially your other muscel around it are already very strong. Try Pilates. It will help you to forcus on your abs. Please try this when ever you have time. Hold in your belly like you are ready to zip a very tight jeans. Hold it for at least 30 second, don't hold your breath. You will see result. Do crunchs: when you do it, try to lift your shoulder blades off ...

I keep reading you should limit your resistance training to 45-60 minute maximum sessions. What exactly happens if you continue lifting past these limits, and aren't there some variables for determining when you should stop? The advice seems to assume that we've all got some kind of internal hour glass, and the sand runs out in 60 minutes. What's the real answer? Thanks. Posts:...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg4sTHldr2o Posts: 1 | From: asd | Registered: 08-17-08

Hi, I'm an avid exerciser with aseptic necrosis of both femurs and knees. I contracted it from prescribed steroid treatments, which I have since stopped. I was advised by my Orthopedic Surgeon to stop exercise to reduce weight bearing on the joints. Does anyone have any experience with this condition and know of any exercises to do that won't cause additional damage to the joints? Posts:...

Hey as to your question if u should eat before you work out, the first guy to respond was right u definitely need food in your system so that your work out is good. However, if you work out in the mornings, its best to work out on an empty stomach. Best thing to do is to drink about 8 oz of water to clean ur system every morning before a work out, then work out. No food in the mornings, better ...

Some people do squats by raising up on their toes as they descend and/or putting a plate underneath their heels. Is this ok? What are the advantages/disadvantages to doing this? One thing I have noticed is that people doing squats this way tend to keep their spines more erect. Any info will be appreciated. Posts: 1 | From: State College...

Really people.... I challenge any of you to try to do 100 pushups with out regard to sets or reps. Just do them till you can't do another without compromising form, rest as long as you need to get some recovery, and then continue all the way up to 100. Then do that with air squats. Then tell me how you feel. I guarantee it will feel harder and better than 3 sets or 1 set of 8-10 of anything ...