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QuestionCan I work out every day if I'm just a beginner?
Laila AjaniLaila Ajani is a Fitness Trainer and founder of Push Personal Fitness, a personal training organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 13 years as a trainer and exercise specialist, Laila has expertise in competitive athletics (gymnastics, powerlifting, and tennis), personal training, distance running, and Olympic lifting. Laila is certified by the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), and USA Powerlifting (USAPL), and she is a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES).
Fitness TrainerYou can, but don't feel discouraged if you get exhausted and can't keep it up. Try mixing up which muscle groups you work every day so you have some variety and never work the same group two days in a row. -
QuestionHow do beginners do cardio?Laila AjaniLaila Ajani is a Fitness Trainer and founder of Push Personal Fitness, a personal training organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 13 years as a trainer and exercise specialist, Laila has expertise in competitive athletics (gymnastics, powerlifting, and tennis), personal training, distance running, and Olympic lifting. Laila is certified by the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), and USA Powerlifting (USAPL), and she is a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES).
Fitness TrainerChoose a simple cardio workout, such as walking or running. Start by doing 20-30 minutes of cardio 3 to 5 times a week. -
QuestionHow many days per week should I exercise?
Michele DolanMichele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.
Certified Fitness TrainerTwice a week for 20 minutes each time is a good starting place. Gradually work up to 3-5 times a week for 30 minutes each session to meet the basic 150 minute total per week. -
QuestionI'm trying to lose weight, but I have to eat the heavily proccessed foods from the provided school lunch. I can't pack my lunch though because of my family's lack of packable foods. What do I do?Michele DolanMichele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.
Certified Fitness TrainerLimit the quantity of food you eat from the processed lunches and control your other meals to avoid processed foods and too many calories. Eat fresh, unprocessed foods at breakfast and supper. -
QuestionHow do you set fitness goals?
Pete CerquaPete Cerqua is a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutritionist. Pete is also a five-time best-selling author of books including "The 90-Second Fitness Solution" and "High Intensity Fitness Revolution for Women/Men" published by Simon and Schuster and Skyhorse Publishing. Pete has over 20 years of personal training and nutrition coaching experience and operates the 90-Second Fitness flagship studio in New York City.
Certified Personal Trainer & NutritionistOne good piece of advice to remember is that urgency leads to action. Create a timeline for accomplishing your goal with a definite date, like a vacation or a wedding or some other event. If you have a date set, you can then begin training immediately. Depending on how far away that day is, you may have to train harder, but having a definite end point in mind will pressure you into staying consistent. -
QuestionHow do I get motivated to start working out if I am a couch potato?
Community AnswerStart slowly but have a clear schedule for each day, and under no circumstances allow yourself to break the schedule. Soon you will work your way up to fitness. -
QuestionI am 12, and I want to work out but I don't want my parents to know. What can I do?
Community AnswerStart from the bottom. Eat healthy, and drink a gallon of water a day. Work out in your room if you can. Do push ups, and use objects as weights. You can run around your house or, if your school has a track, stay after school to run. Make sure to start slowly and move up from there. -
QuestionCan a 15 year old girl start working out?
Community AnswerDefinitely, although most gyms may not accept those under16, there are plenty of other options. If by working out, you mean getting into shape, school teams and other activities are a great choice. Another is to work out at home, or go for a jog, whatever you do, just stay active.
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QuestionIs a cheat day actually necessary?
Community AnswerNot necessarily, but it really depends on what your goal is. A cheat day is designated to be a day when you "reward yourself". If your goal is to lose weight, then a cheat day might not be ideal. -
QuestionIf I don't have access to a gym, let alone a kayak, what are some exercises I can do at home that are similar to a rowing machine?
VermontGalTop AnswererSome aspects of a rowing machine are possible to replicate with simple materials. Use lightweight hand weights (or even cans of food) to help develop upper arm strength. Another option is to use resistance bands or surgical tubing. -
QuestionI have started working out, but how do I lose all the fat around my waist?
VermontGalTop AnswererYou cannot spot-reduce a specific area, the fat will come off all parts of your body as you lose weight. Aerobic exercise can help with weight loss, and core and ab targeting workout can help tone the area.
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QuestionWhat is the perfect age for a teenager to join the gym?
Community AnswerYou can join a gym at any age! I think the best age for a teenager would probably be around 13-14 though.
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QuestionHow do I find out what the best thing to eat and drink to lose belly fat?
Community AnswerThere's no miracle food to make you lose weight. You have to eat lots of leafy greens and lean protein, and stay away from processed foods and sugars. Drink lots of water and unsweetened green tea. Drinking vinegars and kombuchas are also great for your gut bacteria and metabolism.
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QuestionHow do you stay motivated?
Community AnswerFind routines, workouts and foods that work for you and make you feel good both physically and mentally. Make sure you are working out for the right reasons (e.g. to feel more confident or healthy rather than to look good for someone else) as this can really help with motivation.
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