Question 1

is it possible to lose my big belly with just lifting weights?  i i have no ligaments in one knee so i can't do any type of cardio without my knee swelling up and sometimes going out.  i've lost inches in my butt and legs and my chest and arms are toned b

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Exercise : Exercise alone will not make you lose weight. You need to eat a lot less. More vegetables and less high calorie foods. Exercise can help so you lose less muscle mass but the key to weight loss is cutting your portions and calories. And don't drink calories. Use no calorie drinks.

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Question 2

lifting weights after 60?

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Older exercise: The only harm in lifting weights is when you try to lift beyond your physical capabilities.  If you have maintained your physical health then you have some awareness of your limitations.  If you are just starting to workout, you need to go slow to find your limits, but no exercise is off limits if you start slow.

Question 3

does lifting weights affect growth?

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Weight lifting: No weight lifting does not influence growth directly. But exercise and proper nutrition and sleep are helpful factors.

Question 4

does lifting weights make you short?

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No: I am not aware of any medical studies which show long term height loss resulting from lifting weights.  In the short term, if you are doing heavy weights which are loading your spine (i.e. Heavy squats), a measurement may show a tiny loss of height, but this would not be expected to last for any amount of time.  I wouldn't worry about this.

Question 5

is weight training always beneficial?

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Yes but dont push it: Weight training is great to improve our muscle tone and take the pressure off our joints. Just start with low weight and increase slowly. The folks who run into trouble are those trying to impress their friends by lifting too much, leading to torn uscles and tendons.

Question 6

does weight training build endurance?

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Weight training.: Weight training is more for building strength, and cardiovascular work is more for endurance and stamina.

Question 7

is exertion weight training or cardio?

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Both: You exert yourself with both activities.

Question 8

does lifting weights count as exercise?

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Yes: It is a part of the current cdc recommendations.

http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/guidelines/adults.html.

Question 9

how is weight training help me lose fat?

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Boosts metabolism: Weight (or strength) training is very importnat to lose fat. A weight training workout boosts metabolism for the whole day and helps build lean muscle. Muscle is metabolically active - it needs fuel - and therefore helps you burn more calories all the time which helps with fat (as mentioned in faq 1).

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Is it possible to lose my big belly with just lifting weights? i i have no ligaments in one knee so i can't do any type of cardio without my knee swelling up and sometimes going out. i've lost inches in my butt and legs and my chest and arms are toned b

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