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Weight Training and Strength Training

Weight and strength training is the process of conditioning your body, either it be with iron or your own weight. Whether you are looking to become a bodybuilder, training for a sport, or maybe you just want stay in shape, weight and strength training is great for you.

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Who is the manager of fitness first gym in Bahrain?

So far, the acting manager on establishing it in Bahrain is Mr. mike Downing, who is the operations manager from the Dubai office

As a very petite woman 5'-1 124 lbs if I start weight training what is the maximum load I could expect to lift based on this?

When it comes to weight lifting, height and weight have very little influence of how much you can lift. Its going to be down to your muscle strength. If you are a beginner at weight lifting any Fitness Instructor/Trainer will tell you to start on a low weight and to gradually build it up to the level that best suits your needs. It is not recommended that you try and lift as much as possible as you can easily damage the muscles in your arms, not to mention the strain you will be puttin on your back.

When choosing the amount of weight to use, the main goal is to lift a weight that is heavy enough so that you reach "failure" (or very close to it) at the end of each set. Failure simply means that you should be struggling by the last one or two repetitions, and should not be able to perform more than the alloted number of repetitions for that set

for example: If you are aiming for 8-10 repetitions, the weight should become very difficult to lift once you reach between 8 and 10. You can then do as many sets as you require, I find an ideal number is about 3 sets.

You should get a weight that can only be lifted between 8-10 repetitions, which is considered the ideal range for building muscle. Also you need to make sure you are getting enough protein, prefferably before and after any weight training you do.

There is a good article(link below) on when to take protein during the day and before/after your workout.

http://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/22989/bodybuilding/how_protein_build_muscles__when_to_take_protein.html

I hope you find this information helpful and remember, dont try and lift as much as much as you find pyschically possible. You can end up with permanent damage to your muscles.

Regards

Aaron

Can you become extremely thin in 5 days?

Impossible I'd of thought...

Maybe doing something stupidly unhealthy like cutting out all food and going for runs, but you'd probably just collapse.

Yes it is possible. just stay on a hunger strike to become thin for at least 3 days in your house. You could drink Lemonade in middle if feeling dizzy or having a stomach ache. I'am sure you'll lose 5.5 kg in 3 days. IT IS PROVEN BY BABA RAMDEV from INDIA.

You cannot become extremely thin in 5 days unless you are already slim at this point (at the time you ask the question). If you are significantly overweight at this point, it will take a lot, lot longer than 5 days to become extremely thin (even if you fasted).

Should you lift heavy weights when triaining to play baseball?

The only way to add muscle is to lift heavy weights. Your muscles need to be overloaded to break them down and force them to adapt. You may be sore, but heavy weights is a necessity.

How many pull-ups can you do when you are 12?

There is no set number. Some twelve-year-olds cannot do any, and some can do several dozen.

Can punching a punch bag 20mins a day for a few weeks give you a six pack?

Any aerobic exercise can help you lose fat, which is required for your abdominal muscles to be visible through the skin (the "six-pack" or "eight-pack"). This includes using a punching bag. If that is your only aerobic exercise, and you have more than just a tiny bit of extra fat, then it will take more than a few weeks to get the six-pack.

Aerobic exercise should be coupled with abdominal training if you want your six-pack to be well-defined and strong. Punching a bag will not accomplish this, because it only helps your upper body strength.

How do you lose loose skin around your butt and abs after losing a lot of weight?

You don't, without surgery. It will eventually tighten up somewhat. There's not really much you can do to hasten the process.

Is it normal for a person particularly male who does strength training or workout and eat a good diet to gain muscle and at the same time gain fat at the first few months of training?

If you are NOT experiencing fat gains you are most likely not eating enough to support muscle growth.

When gaining muscle to have to have excess calories in your diet. These calories are used to repair muscles and create larger muscle cells. These excess calories should come from a balance of carbs, proteins, and fats.

however when gaining muscle your body cannot use EVERY calorie towards muscle gain so some will be stored as fat.

I myself am on a "bulking stage" and i eat everything in sight, besides sweets. I eat anywhere from 3200-4000 calories a day.

Make sure to have a high carb/ high protein shake after workouts to speed recovery between workouts :).

Is it ok if you weight only 58 pounds and your 11?

This is hard to answer because info is missing. How tall you are and other factors are not here. If you don't feel good have your mom take you to the doctor.

Why the painful popping and snapping in the shoulder joint when weight lifting?

If you are getting painful pops and snaps stop the excercise .. You are probably doing a shoulder press exercise .. You can wait a few days to weeks for it to heal .. Use much lighter weights and concentrate on form rather than how much . And find another position that does not hurt and pop .. A lot of people have trouble with presses ..

How fast can steroids build muscles?

Steroids will build bulk muscle tissue quickly, but cannot support or tone it, and may even over-vascularize the tissues (too much blood flow). They can have serious long-term health effects, which is one reason why they have been banned in many sports.

What are the benefits of a greater power to weight ratio and what type of athletes are likely to benefit from it?

The power to weight ratio is the power generated divided by the person's body weight. It benefits athletes because the greater the PWR is, the less physical effort the athlete has to do to achieve a goal. Endurance athletes, such as mounain bikers, tiatheletes, etc. will benefit from a greater PWR.

Does genetics directly affect potential muscular development?

Genetics do directly affect a person's potential for muscular development, but also note that most people have quite similar genetics in this respect. Most people respond similarly to exercise.

Has anyone used hench proactive whey protein and is it any good?

Hiya,

Yes I use Hench Nutrition products including their pro active whey protein. I find it a very good protein shake, especially before and after a workout and really good value as well (under £25!) and would highly recommend them. Also tried their mass gainer and that stuff is great too and tastes like nothing else Ive tried currently on the market and is really effective too.

Hope this helps!

Does an alternate grip provide an advantage over a pronated grip on a deadlift?

You'll find out when you get strong enough to pull a whole lot of weight.

It's not an advantage, it's a necessity. At some point your grip strength won't be able to keep up with what you can pull, and you simple won't be able to hold onto the bar to pull it off the floor.

HOWEVER, until then, it is suggested that you stick with the pronated grip because that is an excellent way to improve your grip (i.e. your extensors and flexors around your wrist), which is useful for many exercises.

What is alactacid mechanism?

The involvement of the lactacid and alactacid mechanisms in oxygen debt was examined in 2 dogs prior to and after a 6-week training program by using tryptophan and quinolinic acid to block the removal of lactate by the liver. The results show that the lactacid mechanism is involved at work loads resulting in sufficient elevation of blood lactate during the recovery period. It was further shown that training produced a significant decrease in both oxygen debt and blood lactate. Mechanisms responsible for the findings are discussed.