Jess Asked: How to build ab muscles fast?

I know sit-ups do but what are others and how do you do them? I'm just trying to make life easier an sexier.

Sebastian Asked: Building Muscles…………….?

Okay, I wanna start gaining muscles, I'm a skinny guy the type where i eat lots of food but don't get fat (Fast Metabolism). And I know I need a lots of proteins to build muscles. I just want to know what type of foods should I eat to gain muscle? Also, how long will it take until I notice I'm getting muscles, weeks, months?

Jimakos Asked: Can I build upper body muscle with swimming?

Swimming is basically the best natural workout you can do . Your using basically most of your core muscles and arms and legs at the same time . If you want lean cut strong muscle then swimming is for youbut if you want to rip up then weightlift .

Melissa Asked: Shoulder injury (possibly rotator cuff??)?

A while ago, I was performing lat pulldowns behind the neck, and felt a pinch. Further into the workout my arm started getting sore, but I kept going, because I had never been injured in the gym before. My shoulder continued to be sore for a week or so, until I decided to throw a stick for my dog. Later that night, my shoulder KILLED!!! My whole upper arm hurt, and there was no position for me to put my arm in to relieve the pain. I took some ibuprofen, and took a month away from the gym to heal. I don't believe that it ever fully recovered, because now, over half a year later, i still have shoulder pain. I have never done a heavy shoulder workout since I injured myself, and have recently started light lateral flies, and the occasional game of catch to try and whip my shoulder back into shape, but i'm still in pain. I'm not new to the gym, I built myself up pretty well, so i was shocked that I got injured. Sometimes the pain is in my shoulder, sometimes it seems like it's coming from my brachialis. I have a pretty good range of motion, however, when I rotate my arm in a counter clockwise circle, i do experience some pinching/popping/pain in the upper half of the rotation. I also cannot bench heavy anymore because I can feel the pain in my shoulder.

SO, my question would be, Which muscle did I most likely injure, and what way(s) if possible, could I rehab it myself. I don't have money for the doctor, so home remedies/exercises/stretches are best. Also if someone knows, what went wrong, why/how did I get injured.

Again, I'm only ASSUMING it's my rotator cuff. It may not be, because I feel the pain near my brachialis also. Any and all information will be greatly appreciated. I've done an extensive amount of research on lifting, dieting, arthrokinematics, etc, so I should be able to handle specific and scientific terms. I just can't go to the doctor for a diagnosis and can't do it myself. Again, thank you to anybody who attempts to help me, I appreciate it.

Aidan T Asked: Work out questions…?

Hey:)

Ive started working out now, and everything going good:) One thing I'm finding difficult is working my ab muscles. I know perseverance is key in thing kind of thing, but i need some re-assurance first Sit ups for example, i do say…20 sit ups 3times a day(i can do about twenty before my abs become a bit sore)will i over time be able to do more, and build muscle? Or is 3 time 20 sit ups not enough to achieve any muscle gain? Oh, and are there any other good exercises for muscle gain in the ab area?

Thanks in advance

Asked: Good diet/workout regiment for Building muscle while toning out?

Toning is no more than building muscle while losing fat. Both of them come together to form a lean, muscular physique.

If you focus on just building muscle, then you'll get bigger but not leaner. If you focus just on losing fat, you won't have that muscle tone that so many people desire.

So you have to approach both separately and not try to tone by doing just one or the other.

But many people I talk with really have no idea how to do it — correctly. They think that lifting light weights for high reps will help them tone.

Wrong.

If you're unsure how to go about toning to get that lean, muscular body you want, here's my simple "toning" equation.

A Loss in Body Fat + A Gain in Lean Muscle = Toning

Both sides of the equation need to be worked on, simulataneously, for any real results to be achieved.

Let's cover each side… A Loss In Body Fat

This is primarily achieved by:

3-4 INTENSE Cardio Sessions of 20-30 minutes per week.

5-6 small, well-balanced meals (each consisting of 50% protein, 40% carbs, 10% fats).

Drink AT LEAST 1 gallon of water a day. You will also FEEL better!

Reduce daily caloric intake by 150-200 calories until you see/feel the results.

Let's cover the next part of the toning equation:

A Gain in Lean Muscle

This is done by…

3-4 INTENSE Weight-training sessions per week. Strive to progressively increase resistance each week.

Keep your rep range lower on heavy sets.

Perform just a few heavy sets per exercise.

Keep workout under 1 hour.

Keep protein intake high. Protein (amino acids) builds muscle.

Shoot for 1.5 to 2 grams per pound of bodyweight.

Consume a high protein/high carb meal or shake right after training.

In closing, in order to tone up properly, you must work on both losing fat and building muscle… at the same time.

And that's done with an approach to:

1. Proper weight training 2. Proper nutrition 3. Proper cardio

Think of a combination lock. In order to open the lock, you must get the three numbers exactly right.

Even if you're off by just one, you do not get what you want. Well, the same is true in building muscle, losing fat, and toning.

You must get weight training, cardio, and nutrition just right or you will not get what you want.

Again, you want to work on both sides equally. If you just focus on dropping fat, you're going to look frail and thin, without any muscle mass.

If you just focus on gaining mass, it could cause you to look bloated and bigger than you want.

Gaining muscle and losing fat can be achieved at the same time. I know, I personally did it for my bodybuilding show and I see it with clients all the time.

Hope this helped.

By the way, this is the same "toning" answer I give to my personal training clients, if you're looking for something more in-depth to follow, you might want to check out my complete program…

http://www.shawnlebrunfitness.com/msn.ht

Hope I helped.

Connor Briant Asked: How do I know if I’m gaining muscle after performing work-outs?

I do 3 reps of 5 Push-Ups everyday, I do 2 reps of 10 sit-ups in the same day aswell, right now my stomach is sore and my arms feel abit bruised, their not brusied I know that but they feel like it, I also use to do alot of weight training before and I stopped since and haven't got ripped for quite a while. So am I doing all this properly?

Additional Details
I'm going to take Cyclone MaxiMuscle for building my muscle, at the moment I'm just doing press-ups and sit-ups.

Jennifer L Asked: vegetarian muscle building?

I started being mainly vegetarian about two yrs ago. I still love protein, dont get me wrong. I started just getting to a point where nothing sounds good anymore at all however. At all. Before the vegetarian stage, I was on an extremely limited carb diet for muscle building/toning. That worked fantastically with great energy as a result. Now though, after going through this change from a ton of protein every single day to just fowl and fish protein, but very limited amounts and some days only relying on protein bars, I have no energy. I bike to work every day which round trip is 8 miles and recovery is virtually impossible, I know I have to fix this problem, but I have to feel better to even get started. Hoe do I do this? Please no rude answers and no solicitation. I will junk your link if you try and sell me any product. That being said I am open to suggestions. Thank you in advance.

Krazzy989 Asked: Does cycling help tighten your ab/stomach muscles?

I was wondering does cycling help your ab/stomach muscles?

I lay with my back flat on the ground and mu legs up on the couch.
What I do is arch my back a little like im about to do a sit up, and then I cycle with my legs in the air as if I'm riding a bike,does this help work those stomach muscles?

I really feel it in my stomach and my legs, and only last about a minute long(building stamina!)

If its not, why do I the burn so much? What is it working?

Also, if i don't come all the way up on a sit up, will I still get good results?
I heard you don't have to go all the way up, you can if you want, but it all works the same. So what works the BEST??

Please and thanks with the help

thing Asked: Do push ups build pec muscles?

I'm doing five sets of ten conventional push ups. I can really feel it in my arms, and in my pecs to a lesser degree.

Will conventional push ups increase both arm and pec size? I want to get toned before Summer.

Ralynn Asked: Can A Woman Without Curves Still Be Attractive?

I've always had a very lean and athletic body type that never seems to change no matter what I do. When I work out, I gain weight from the muscle that I build very easily, but it never really shows on the surface. When I gained a lot of weight over the course of my pregnancy with my son, I got proportionately larger but still carried the extra pounds extraordinarily well as if my body were reluctant to change shape. Nobody even realized that I was expecting until I was nearly eight months along. I also have a rather high metabolism so that the only way I can really gain weight is to endlessly shovel junk food into my mouth and refuse to leave the couch, or else it all melts off and I'm returned to "normal".

I'm not complaining about those things at all. I know there are a lot of women out there that would kill to give up rigorous exercise regimens and eat whatever they like without worry, or to weigh as much as a male middleweight boxer and still fit a size 9. But would they still enjoy it as much if it came at the cost of any potential feminine curves?

I basically feel a like a living stick figure. I have no chest to speak of, and absolutely no waist to hip ratio. My hips are slightly more narrow than my shoulders giving me an almost boyish figure, and while I do have a little bit of a booty, it mostly melds into my thighs so that I have some difficulty finding pants that won't sag around the area. Having a body like this probably wouldn't be as bad if I were more petite, but I'm closer to being a muscular Amazonian that forgot to pick up estrogen somewhere along the way. What's worse is that I don't even have a pretty face to focus on. I'm not ugly by any means, but I'm almost painfully generic and average.

I do everything that I can to enhance what curves I do have and draw attention away from what I don't with clothes and accessories, but that only goes so far. Especially since I'm just shy of standing six feet tall without my shoes on which automatically cuts down the number of people that would be interested in dating me because I'm "too big" for them. I know that I should feel happy with having a nice personality since I'm generally well liked and get along with almost everyone I meet, and I've never really had confidence issues or problems talking to people in the past. But guys can't exactly tell that you have a loving disposition by looking at you, and you'll never hear one say that they would like to get their hands on your morals. All the guys that do bother with really getting to know me only want to be friends.

I can deal with being teased for my lack of curves, and even getting mistaken for being a boy occasionally. But it kind of hurts when I go out looking my best and fail to get so much as a second glance of interest. It's been over five years since my ex passed (the only real boyfriend I ever had) and I'm starting to get afraid that I'll always be alone. Is it possible for a woman like me who's just forgetfully "blah" to look at, to be attractive?

omnomnombunny3 Asked: Burn fat and build muscle?

I want to burn fat specifically around my arms and my stomach and gradually build more muscle. I do have some from canoe paddling but it's not a lot. What's the best way I can do this? I weigh about 120lb .

Hello Asked: Building muscle? Six pack abs? too thin?

im 16 i wantto have six pack abs and muscles.. im 10 pounds underwait and my waist is too small.. how can i build muscle and get six pack abs without looking too thin? specially my waist area? worokouts and foods? how long will it take me to notice a difference? will i stop growing if i do this?

Fabian Asked: Why is my left bicep/tricep growing faster?

I've been muscle buidling for a while. Chest, Legs, Stomach, Arms, Back. etc.

I have realized that only with my left arm I've been seeing bigger gains than my right. My left bicep/tricep are more defined than my right. Why is that? My legs are building muscle quite equally. and i've only been seeing this on my arms.

I'm naturally a right handed person.

Tetley Asked: Workout plan for a recovering anorexic?

I'm 18 (look much younger due to my ed) but my body fat is at an OK percentage, so now i'm trying to gain some muscle mass. What's a good workout program for this? I do a lot of squats, lunges, tippie toe stands etc for my legs. And lift a few light weights, but I only have light ones but I know I need to have a higher weight in order to build my muscles, right? Please can you give me some suggestions of exercises and reps etc. Also, if I want to join a gym, will the people at the gym think I'm stupid for being there? I have social anxiety :/

Tetley Asked: Workout program for recovering anorexia?

I'm 18 (look much younger due to my ed) but my body fat is at an OK percentage, so now i'm trying to gain some muscle mass. What's a good workout program for this? I do a lot of squats, lunges, tippie toe stands etc for my legs. And lift a few light weights, but I only have light ones but I know I need to have a higher weight in order to build my muscles, right? Please can you give me some suggestions of exercises and reps etc. Also, if I want to join a gym, will the people at the gym think I'm stupid for being there? I have social anxiety :/

Hamma Asked: How can I build strength and lean muscle?

I'm 13 turning 14 soon, and I want to build the strength of my muscles and also the lean muscle. I don't want to increase the muscle a lot like a body builder, but just lean and toned. What exercises? How many reps, sets, rest between sets, and sessions per week do i do to get strength, lean and toned muscle?

Kayla Asked: Weight training to gain muscle?

Hi
I am a fit 23 year old female that has recently just started going to the gym to weight train and gain muscle, possibly to go into body building. I took my first creatine ethyl ester yesterday before going to the gym and one straight after a work out as stated. What should my diet include/exclude whilst I am on these tablets and also how long would it take for me to gain a good muscle on my arm if Igoing to the gym at least five times a week?
Thanks
Michaela

jaymie Asked: I build muscle easily, is this an indicator of high testosterone in a girl?

I am not hairy, but my voice is quite low for a girl and I also have large calves and biceps without doing ANY exercise. It's just from doing everyday regular things, they are muscular rather than flabby – I am of average weight. :/

sharkness Asked: insanity and p90x hybrid?

So I've been a dedicated gym rat for a few years now. Though, due to chronic health problems I wouldn't say I've exactly reached my optimal fitness level. I'm benchpressing about 100 pounds now, which I'm told is pretty good for a girl. But today, I tried the fitness test on insanity, I downloaded a hybrid version mixing p90x and insanity (yes illegally, don't judge me). I couldn't even get through the fitness test. I have about 70 days until hawaii and have been trying get ripped for about 3 months, some success. But, I want to take it to the next level for my vacation. I couldn't even finish the fitness test that you have to do before starting insanity (it's a video fitness test that comes with it), am I capable of doing this? Or is this program designed for someone already in really good shape. I'm slowly recovering from chronic fatigue syndrome and had cancer a few years ago. I wouldn't say my overall health is perfect, but I have been dedicated to the gym for quite a while and have built up some muscle. But I'm nothing compared to the people you see in these workout videos lol. Can I do it? Should I just push through it anyways and take breaks when I feel unable to complete something?

Destiny Asked: how do i get a bikini body?

i want to lose my stomach fat and build muscle…i need a perfect bikini bosy my june 1st…add in excercises, recipes and diet…no web addresses…. i am 52 and weigh 102lbs

Hunter Asked: How to get bigger (Body)?

I am 14 years old and I go to the gym quite frequently and eat healthy, I am 6 foot and 140 pounds. I want to get a more filled chest and make my abs stand out more. I have heard of bulking but I was about 175 pounds when I was 13 and then started to slim out and build muscle so i felt like that was my bulking, and I also heard bulking is bad for you because it damages you fat cells? Over all i just want to be overall bigger, more filled out and have my muscles more defined. Is there anything I can do?

Thanks

Sine Asked: What type of exercises can I do for my body type?

I'm 26, 5'5" and 161lbs/73kg. I'm not as big as that may seem because I have a mesomorph body type. (I have more muscle than fat). Basically, I want to build a rounder butt, since it's already firm and have a leaner muscular body instead of a bulky one. Any suggestions on the type of exercises I can do please?

Thanks xx

Rich Asked: Does this sound like a good routine to lose weight?

This would be M/T/W/TH/F (weekdays)

-Wake up, have half banana w/peanut butter
-Run for 1.5 hours (or whenever I hit 1000 calories burned) 30 minutes after waking up
-Eat breakfast after running
-Strength training 1 hour after breakfast on M/W/F (pushups, situps, tricep dips, squats, deadlifts (M/F), bicep curls(M/F))
-PWO protein shake 25g whey protein (1 scoop) w/skim milk

Rest of the day just a light and healthy diet with fiber, flax seed, protein and about 10 cups of water a day (I don't drink anything except milk with breakfast and water for the remainder of the day)

Thoughts? Anything I could change around? I'm a skinny fat male at 5"10 and 170lbs. I want to get to 145-150lbs and still build some muscle. I've been told since I never really lifted much or did much strength training that if I can still build muscle while cutting/losing weight. Is this true?

Jason Asked: What Improves Running Stamina?

Does walking or riding a bike help build stamina or does that just build leg muscles and make you go faster cause I want exercises that help build stamina not speed (I'm quite fast already).

KoreanzombieTKO Asked: Im 14 needing help on building muscle?

Im 14 (turning 15) weigh 55kg and about 174cm tall.

I train in muay thai, boxing, mma and judo ( 9 hours in total a week ) i go to my school gym twice a week. ( i do rest my muscles between training sessions )

Im very fit and look pretty muscular but i want to build more size for reasons such as more power in my mma and for the chicks so like when i gym i do lift but not super heavy. i bicep curl like 10 kg and that. I have a real high metabolism so basically i can eat watever and wont get fat. I eat healthy most the time and I am vegetarian ( dont hate ) dont say **** about eating meat i am one of the fittest people in my school. I was wanting to know any good ways to gain size but not lose cardio because cardio is very important in training.

NEED ADVICE/HELP all answers appreciated.

If so you were like me how long did it take for you to gain some size?

White Tiger Asked: Are vitamin supplements good for dogs?

I heard about a vitamin supplement for dogs called Bully Max, and it is made specifically for Pitbull and Bully breeds. I have an American Pitbull Terrier. The website for it is here: http://www.vitaminsforpitbulls.com/index . It says that it prevents bone diseases, improves the immune system and metabolism, builds bone and muscle tissue, improves eye, skin, and coat health, etc. etc. and says that it is healthy in combination with a holistic dog food and daily exercise. But I'm not sure about vitamin supplements even for myself. I don't even take vitamins. Is it safe to give them to my dog? Has anyone ever heard of vitamins for dogs?

murderspoon Asked: where do fake internet adverts lead to?

we have all seen those adverts on the internet saying about 3 wierd/simple tips discovered by a working mum/muscley guy to lose weight/build muscles/look younger/whiten teeth/get a bigger "manhood"/pull women or the "facebook of sex"/"**** local women"/"too many women so men join free!/show-pictures-of-semi-naked-women- type adverts at one point or another and theyre all obviously fake.

what i want to know though is what do these things lead to? cookies? viruses? credit card details?
i dont want to find out the hard way and no one in their right mind would do so for the sake of 10 points but i was just wondering if anyone would have any idea or maybe found out before (shame on you). they must work otherwise they wouldnt be paying to advertise so what could they get out of it?

live love run 3 Asked: do i need protein on days i dont run?

im still trying to build muscle though, but after i run, i always have a protein shake
on days i dont run, i dont have a protein shake bc i see no point. is this okay or should i have it everyday regardless?

yohan Asked: How much protein is needed for me to build muscle?

Hi I am trying to bulk up as i did when i was really active. Now with school and work it is nearly impossible to do sports so i am trying to work out instead. I am 150 lbs, 6'2" with a VERY high metabolism. I am very skinny but can definitely build muscle for i have before. What i was wondering is how often should i take the whey protein and for how long? Should i take it even when i am sore days after or is that just a waste? I am still athletic just skinny haha

thank you for your time!

carlicaar Asked: p90x questions concerning 19yr old female.?

I have been doing p90x for 5 weeks, I have built some muscle and am concerned about losing fat. I started the program at 155, and now weigh 172. Will my weight go down? why is it going up? I do not follow the nutrition plan, but I don't eat junk. I am a 19 year old female. Thoughts?

Anna Asked: Fastest way to build muscle for canoeing. ? ( naturally )?

All I can think of would be if you dont eat right then that could be it. Or muscle but muscle doesnt put on that much….

Michael Asked: Whats an easy daily workout?

Ok so the past 3 months ive lost over 40 pounds and im very proud of myself. Now i want to start to build muscle. Im not good with working out normally because of the lack of motivation but lately ive been feeling like i wanna workout, so i was wondering whats an easy workout plan that will make me look tighter and in shape. I dont wanna be huge i just wanna look defined. About a year ago i broke one of my wrists and it hurts when i do push ups. Is there anything else i can do that works like a push up or should i just do knee pushups until my wrist becomes strong enough to do real ones again? The key areas that i what toned would be my stomach, thighs, chest and arms. Thighs most of all. Thank you for your help

Laurence Asked: Nerd help to build core muscles?

I do cheerleading, gymnastics and dance so it really would help if I had a stronger core. I want to say that I don't want to be thinner I really want to be stronger. I'd like to know what are the best exercises for me to have a stronger core!

Scw319 Asked: Trumpet – should I take a break from practicing?

So I'm a freshman in high school, and at the beginning of the year I was put on lead trumpet (a big step from last year, where I played 3rd in my MIDDLE school band). During the year, I feel my "lead trumpet package" (range, endurance, playing loud) has improved quite a lot, no doubt due to the fact that I've been practicing every day this year for 1 hour.

Within the past 2 weeks, I tried to increase my practice time to 2 hours, and immediately started losing lip strength, so I stopped the 2 hour sessions. I still had/have to practice lots of lip exercises, since I have a very mild pressure habit in the high range and need to build lip strength. Now within the past week, I've noticed a HUGE drop in my lip strength, range, endurance, and even tone. Whenever I play now, air escapes out of both corners of my mouth (resulting in crappy tone as a side effect) and am unable to play without pressure like I used to. Basically, my lip strength has reduced drastically.

Could this be due to over practicing? It doesn't really feel like I'm killing my lip muscles, and they're never sore very long after I play, but I have definitely started to lose lots of lip strength. Should I try taking a couple days break from practicing at all? I usually can't go a day without playing or I'm worse the next day, but I am definitely losing lip strength despite me still doing exercises.

Conor Asked: Is it good for a 14 year old boy to go to the gym?

I'm 14, I weigh about 47kg and im around about 5 foot 1 , which is small compared to most of my friends, I go to the gym with my other friend 3 times a week for about 1 hour and a half. I normally dont eat that healthily and I'm trying to now, I am trying to get quite a lot of protein in my diet to help build muscle at the gym and I'm trying to eat more fruit and vegetables. Any help please? I've checked quite a lot of places but I thought that the answers may differ as not all 14 year olds are the same height/weight or as developed as another, some people say that im stopping my growth, others say its a good time to start gym at this age someone please help?

Bald Otter Asked: Fast twitch, bulk muscle in punching?

I used to attend a muay thai class a couple of years ago.

There was this guy that was built like a bodybuilder and was about 250lb (?).
While most guys that look like bodybuilders aren't anywhere near as strong as they look, this guy was.

He wasn't very experienced in MT, but his strikes were like thunderclaps.
One of the skinnier instructors, an ex pro, held the pad for him to practice roundhouses, and the first kick knocked the instructor backwards a good 4 feet.

So I'm curious.
A lot of people say that striking power and muscle have low correlations, and yet this guy was seriously delivering strikes that sounded like thunder. Beyond the sound, they were obviously VERY hard strikes.

So is this guy the exception?

Why isn't muscular strength, the explosive fast twitch kind, the biggest determinant in striking power?

Athletes in many other sports train specifically to generate power by building large, fast twitch muscles.

John Asked: Is this a good workout routine?

I would like to use a day split and here are my workouts.

Day 1: chest,triceps,shoulders
day 2:Biceps, back legs

I do abs on both days

my goal is to build muscle

Do you guys have any suggestions for a better split? thanks

BlondeGirl Asked: What are the best machines to use at the gym to loose belly fat and build muscle?

So so many times I hear this.To build muscle you need to work on "those muscles" and to loose fat you need to burn that fat through "less eating" or "burning up more energy than consumed".
Want to loose fat – stop eating sh1t.
Want to build muscle – work on them.
It really is that simple.

katilion Asked: Recommended exercise for teens?

So i want to start getting in shape this summer and building some muscle. (i'm pretty much skin and bone on my arms, but i have a little fat on my belly) what's something you'd recommend? i've been thinking about yoga because it sounds relaxing, so if you know anything about that it would be helpful. some more info…. i really dont like running, but i will do it if its the best thing.