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by melati
Tue Nov 11, 2008 12:37 pm
Forum: Workout Programs
Topic: Cardio and weight training for weight loss?
Replies: 13
Views: 5862

excuse me if i get this wrong but have you been hired as a personal trainer without knowing basic exercises?? the way she describes it is exactly how personal trainers are hired in country. such a farce really... most of the fitness centres are taking their customers for a ride (I wonder if the pos...
by melati
Tue Nov 11, 2008 12:25 pm
Forum: Workout Programs
Topic: workout routine and diet
Replies: 13
Views: 4155

1 - static lunge x 12 / push ups x 12 / db rows x 12 / prone planks x 1min hold do as a circuit with no rest then rest 1min after all 4 have been done and repeat another 2 times 2 - reverse lunge / single arm shoulder press x 12 / chest supported rows x 12 / side plank x 30secs same way alternate t...
by melati
Tue Nov 11, 2008 12:11 pm
Forum: Workout Programs
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 20
Views: 7957

I'm sorry to say that the majority of women out there and some men are still of the belief that heavy weight lifting will make you huge and veiny like you see in the pro body building circuits. It is really a shame because it is an excellent way to help shape your body, gain strength and feel great...
by melati
Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:09 pm
Forum: Workout Programs
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 20
Views: 7957

Should be ok, there should be others available as well, but its a basic whey powder which is good for what you need right now. Over time you will find others, personally I find GNC overpriced but you need to go with what's available to you. Try asking the regulars at a gym near you or "" ...
by melati
Mon Oct 13, 2008 2:00 am
Forum: Workout Programs
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 20
Views: 7957

melati, I would not recommend a mass builder for you, especially if you are overweight. I would recommend a whey protein powder for right after you work out. Whey powder formulas range around 120 calories (mixed with water for one scoop) and about 23 grams of protein. The isolates are around 110 ca...
by melati
Sun Oct 12, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: Workout Programs
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 20
Views: 7957

Thank you for replying me. response is in bold :) Fresh fruits and veggies, fish, chicken breast, turkey breast, tuna and good carbs like oatmeal, rice cakes, sweet potatoes. I am a vegetarian and have been one since childhood. However, a few years ago I started eating eggs and some fish (tuna from ...
by melati
Sun Oct 12, 2008 6:33 am
Forum: Workout Programs
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 20
Views: 7957

you have a gym to go to, yes? yes, i have been going to a gym since sept. 1st. a moderately equipped gym. I'm sorry, I am a PT and to write out an entire program here is too much without more info. If you are really serious and determined to work hard and LIFT REAL WEIGHT, PM me. Hi Diana, I have b...
by melati
Sat Oct 11, 2008 10:10 pm
Forum: Workout Programs
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 20
Views: 7957

swanso5 wrote:you have a gym to go to, yes?
yes, i have been going to a gym since sept. 1st. a moderately equipped gym.
by melati
Sat Oct 11, 2008 9:58 pm
Forum: Workout Programs
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 20
Views: 7957

not eating anywhere near enough and training needs a lot of work age, gender, training expericne, training equipment to use etc?? age: 41, female, no training experience, i use regular 2kg dumbells for the bicep/tricep curl exercise. i do whatever i have learnt via reading, friends and the intructo...
by melati
Sat Oct 11, 2008 7:53 pm
Forum: Workout Programs
Topic: Newbie
Replies: 20
Views: 7957

Newbie

Greetings I have gained a lot of work since I started working from home in 2002. I started working out on September 1st this year. For the first four weeks of workout, I did the following routines. Treadmill – 35 minutes Stationary Bike – 30 minutes Recumbent Bike – 30 minutes I slowly increas...