Archive for February, 2010

I just read in my Nutrition text book that over using caffeine is illegal in competitive endurance sports because of the advantage it gives you by releasing fat into your blood stream for fuel. Most endurance athletes “hit the wall” when their muscular glycogen levels are exhausted, but if you drink ~6 cups off coffee before hand, the caffeine converts that fat to a usable energy source. Something to think about if you do any exercise for over 60 minutes in an attempt to lose body fat.

I have more than 5 years customer service and sales experience. Currently, I am pursuing a career in physical fitness and nutrition. I am a very passionate, outgoing, friendly, approachable person with lots of energy and self motivation. I feel that I would be relatable to the clients and inspire them to lose weight as well as having them come back to Curves.
should I add, take out or change anything? does this sound good?

Im 29 years old, 6ft 240 Lbs. Over the past 5 years I have let myself get out of shape in a bad way. Im looking for a fitness program that i can do with the free equipment at my apartment complex, eg excercise bikes, treadmill, and a few weight machines. I have cut sugar out of my diet as much as i can, stopped drinking soda. I don’t eat much to begin with so overeating is not a problem. Any advice is appreciated.

I need some advice on a supplement or something that I can take before working out that will help tremendously. I need something legal and something that won’t f up my body or health. I am a two-sport high school athlete. Anyone got any recommendations?

See, I used to have pretty skinny legs. Recently, I did a lot of sports, and we did a lot of lunges. I developed lots of muscles, but after not working out for several months, it turned into fatty muscles. If I were to exercise again, wouldn’t it turn back to muscles? Anything but diet & surgery is fine.

Hi all
I need some advice for the nutrition of a promising young sports star. My son who is 11 has just been signed for a pro soccer club. When I attended a training session with him last week the parents of the other kids were talking about nutrition diets gym etc etc To my amazement I thought it all seemed a bit extreme, they were talking about protein shakes and leg extensions etc etc. Im my own opinion I thought this was a little much for 11 year old kids. I am concerned for the actual physical developement of my son , ie I dont want to start banging protein shakes and creatine etc etc down his neck. Also doesnt gym training damage kids muscle developement. Any advice I want him to do well and make the best of him self but at the same time I want him to be healthy and develope well. The other parents seem to be very obssessive .

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The golden years have finally arrived and you are one of the lucky ones. You are now 75 years old. Because of the example you have set, your children and grandchildren have developed great fitness lifestyles and want you to be active with them.
You play a modified game of tennis and can hold your own on the golf course. However, the osteoarthritis affecting most your age has started to make a difference in your flexibility and strength preventing you from completing the once vigorous workout you enjoyed.
Time and money are no problem although you are not willing to hire a trainer. You invested well and retired early. Because you enjoy traveling, you spend 7-10 days each month on a plane, in the car, or on a cruise ship. In addition, eating out so often has ruined the nutritious diet you once enjoyed. Your weight fluctuates between 160-170 (men) and 120-130 (women).
What fitness and nutrition plans could you make to improve your fitness lifestyle?
Develop a daily menu plan and a worjout plan for one week. Your workout plan should include the following:
-warming up
-flexibility
-cardio
-strength
-cooling down
I did develop the daily menu plan, but I have no idea how to make a workout program for a 75-years-old. Can someone help me?
Thank you!