Question 1

acute severe recurring neck and shoulder spasms, calf pain after resting, upper right abdo painful spasms. serious or gen.muscle problem sister tia@41?

Accepted Answer

Muscle pains: Given provided details one is unable render a valid opinion , I suggest you consult local physician and undergo physical examination

Question 2

will muscle milk help gain weight?

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Yes: If you are trying to gain weight, and add it to a typical healthy diet, and are doing resistance training, then it should if caloric intake is greater than expenditure, and a large portion of that diet is protein.  I assume you are trying to bulk up muscle...

Question 3

ultimate workouts to lose weight and gain muscle ?

Accepted Answer

All: All workout burn calories. And lifting or resistance will help build muscle.

Question 4

do hormone supplements work for weight loss and muscle gain?

Accepted Answer

NO: Stay away from the quacks who to sell HCG shots or thyroid preparations - they will only make you sick.
Although testosterone and growth hormone may increase muscles they do not help endurance in normal males.
Talk to a real endocrinologist. If someone is pushing these products to someone who is not deficient in testosterone, growth hormone or thyroid report them to the medical board. See another.

Question 5

is isometric exercise good for muscle building?

Accepted Answer

Yes but has limits.: Isometric exercise, like weight lifting, etc. Can definitely build muscles, which helps capabilities/fitness, but is limited because it does not help cardiovascular health, and during the exercise, blood pressure can be greatly increased.  This can be very disastrous in people who are vulnerable, like  those with aneurisms.

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

does weight training help lose weight?

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Yes: Muscle continues to burn fat even at rest so some weight training will lead to weight loss.  However, you may have a slight gain initially due to increased muscle mass.

Question 8

how to gain weight and build muscle mass?

Accepted Answer

Eat well & exercise: That's the best combination combined with perseverance.  Adequate protein intake to maintain a positive nitrogen balance is also necessary.  There are lots of programs to get you started working with a trainer at a local gym, getting info off the internet or even ask your family doctor.

Question 9

weight gain program?

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And?: Are you looking for one?  Why?  What is your goal?  Do you have a medical problem?

Question 10

tips on supplements to lose fat and gain muscle mass?

Accepted Answer

At your own risk: There really is no substitute for exercise and healthy eating. There are no "miracle" supplements that facilitate this process. Beware of the advertisements. Supplements are not regulated by the fda so there really is no guarantee that the claims are true- or that the product is manufactured according to any kind of standard.  Cardiovascular activity is the most efficient was to safely lose fat.

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