April 2006 - Posts

• Abdominal Workouts

  Question: Hi Anna, I had a baby 3 months ago and am just starting to work out again. I’ve been trying to lose the spare tire around my tummy by doing stability ball crunches, but what I want to know is can I work my abs everyday? Karen Answer: The most Read More... Posted Friday, April 28, 2006 4:35 PM by Anna | 5 Comments

• Stretching

  Question: When and how long should I stretch for in my workouts? Rico Answer: Stretching is the most overlooked step in a workout. Unfortunately, because of this, many injuries result and many of the benefits of stretching are lost. When my clients ask Read More... Posted Friday, April 28, 2006 4:33 PM by Anna | 0 Comments

• Exercise & Breast Size

  Question: Dear Anna, I’m overweight and my doctor recommended a cardio/weight training workout for me, but I’m afraid it will make my breasts smaller. Will weight training shrink my breast size? Ashleigh Answer: I have to admit, I’m a little shocked by Read More... Posted Friday, April 28, 2006 4:29 PM by Anna | 69 Comments

• Fitness Plateaus

  Question: I’ve been doing cardio training for the past 5-months. Within the first 2-months I lost a decent amount of weight and started to really notice my tummy and hips firming up, however 5-months later the scale isn’t budging. What’s wrong? My diet Read More... Posted Friday, April 28, 2006 4:28 PM by Anna | 1 Comments

• Exercise & Menstruation

  Question: Is it safe to exercise when I’m menstruating? - Dawn Answer: Sure, you can exercise while menstruating. I do, and in fact I find that it lessens the cramping and bloating that used to make me pretty miserable when I didn’t exercise at all. Your Read More... Posted Friday, April 28, 2006 4:24 PM by Anna | 10 Comments

• Muscle & Fat

  Question: Hi Anna, I have been weight training for the past 10-years, but now I’ve got a full-time job and little time for exercise. If I stop weight training will my muscle turn to fat? Thanks, Hank Answer: I’m glad you asked this question, because its Read More... Posted Friday, April 28, 2006 4:26 PM by Anna | 0 Comments

• Low Carb Diets

  Question: I want to lose weight and have been thinking about going on a low carbohydrate diet, will this work? Answer: When did carbohydrates get such a bad rap! The key to losing weight has never been cutting carbs or any one element of a healthy, balanced Read More... Posted Friday, April 28, 2006 4:36 PM by Anna | 1 Comments

• Circuit Training

  Question: Hi Anna, I’ve been hearing a lot about the benefits of circuit training, what exactly is it? Thanks, Penny Answer: I’m personally a big proponent of circuit training because that’s how I workout. After a brief fitness plateau, I found that circuit Read More... Posted Friday, April 28, 2006 4:34 PM by Anna | 2 Comments