• 2011-06-14 16:56:44

  How do I find my perfect warm up weight?

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  Max Power

  Warm-ups in weight training are crucial so you don’t hurt yourself. Aside from that, the proper warm-up weight can help ensure you make the most of your training by being able to complete all the reps on your work sets. Before any squatting or pressing movement, do 5 reps for 2 sets with the 20kg or 45lb Olympic bar. Don’t use too big or too small increments and don’t overanalyze this either; around 25-45 pounds per set should be a good start. Most importantly, do your warm ups with the same focus, form, and speed you’d apply to your work sets so you can practice your technique.

• 2011-06-14 16:30:49

  After squats or my leg day, my legs are very sore. How can I “ease” the pain?

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  Max Power

  Aside from doing warm-up, cool downs, and stretching exercises, it would also be best if you can foam roll your legs regularly to relieve and ease soreness faster. Foam rollers can be used both before and after a workout to massage tight muscles and improve flexibility. Just make sure you can differentiate between soreness and injury. Skipping workouts won’t help much. Don’t worry you can still train your legs even if they’re sore because soon after your warm-up, you would no longer feel the soreness. By training your legs or staying active even if you’re legs are still sore but not injured, you’ll be on your way to recovery much faster because training flushes blood into your muscles.

• 2011-06-14 16:29:41

  I’m getting bigger but I still have a lot of belly fat and chest fat. How can I get it off?

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  Max Power

  To eliminate belly and chest fat, you need to lose overall body fat. Since you can’t lose fat locally by doing bench presses for your chest and crunches for your abs especially if you have +15% bodyfat, you need to ensure that the amount of calories you consume is less than what your body can burn. Clean up your diet by avoiding sodas and other junk, and eat more whole foods than processed products.

• 2011-06-14 16:28:47

  How can I eliminate lower back pain from standing or sitting for a long time?

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  Max Power

  Poor posture from sedentary lifestyle and sitting behind a desk for long hours are responsible for this lower back pain. It’s not really because your lower back is weak, but rather it is because your lower back is overworked and compensates from the poor posture. To resolve this, first of all get an adjustable, ergonomic chair with proper low back support. Also, since your shoulders are slouched forward, stretch your chest to put your shoulders back. Lastly, stretch your hip flexors to realign your pelvis so you can ease your low back pain.

• 2011-05-30 17:39:42

  If I workout regularly will I live longer?

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  Max Power

  For sure you’ll have a healthier lifestyle with the help of exercise and you’ll be fit even as you age but regular exercise won’t necessarily increase the longevity of your life. You may be able to do more than what your peers can because of your improved stamina and strength, but the average human lifespan remains the same and applies to all of us regardless of fitness level.

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