Question 1

what causes blue veins to show under your skin on your thighs and chest which started since weight training?

Accepted Answer

Result of Wt loss!: It is due to loss of fat under the skin, and as the underlying muscles get bigger with training, the veins become prominent. The veins are located just under the skin, then fascia, under which the muscles are located. 
I am sure yeins become prominent elsewhere else also, but one sees them easily on the thighs and chestwall, while those on the back or back of thighs/legs are not seen easily.

Question 2

i've spider veins in my legs, it doesn't hurt but it's unattractive specially that i'm only 24 & in a good weight. how to get rid of it ?

Accepted Answer

Consider sclero: Sclerotherapy, which is the injection of the spider veins with a special solution, is a good way to get rid of the ugly veins, and improve the cosmetic appearance of your legs.

Question 3

i am extremely skinny, so much that my veins are easily visible on my hands, arms and feet. should i get healthy first by eating a lot or should i start working out? another thing i want to mention is that i don't gain weight easily?

Accepted Answer

: Your body has a set point for what it things is ur best body size. Fortunately it is set to be “skinny”.  If your BMI is less than 25 you will likely live longer than those who are higher. Working out tends to make veins more bigger under skin.  Look at the arms of friends who work physically very hard. If you lift your hand straight up in air over your head veins shrink. Being hot brings them out

Question 4

how i can get buff without lifting weights?

Accepted Answer

Calisthenics: Mr. Wahlberg (photo) transformed his body while he was doing jail time without lifting a single weight. It's the intensity of the workout. My favorite prison exercise is "killers" -- a squat thrust with one pushup in the middle alternating with one jumping jack.

Question 5

why is it that i always get dizzy when i am lifting weights?

Accepted Answer

Head movement: It is not the weight lifting but change in head and body position during weight lifting that triggers the dizziness. ( positional vertigo) see a neurologist or ent. Medications can help.

Question 6

started lifting weights and doing some push ups. will any of my activity cause my breasts to change (get smaller or bigger)?

Accepted Answer

No: Doing pushups and weight lifting may result in larger pectoralis muscles, which could cause your breasts to protrude more, giving the illusion of breast enlargement.  The breasts themselves would not be expected to change.

Question 7

what do you advise if i'm trying to lose some weight and get toned about 6-10 lbs. how long should i do cardio for and lifting weights?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Really depends on what you are currently doing. Add 10% each week. That is increasing intensity or duration. Cardio 3 days weights 2 days stretching/yoga 1 day. Rest 1 day each week

Question 8

as i am an endomorph, how lean could i naturally get with diet & hard weight training? i've been on low carb for about a yr nd im about 12-15% bodyfat

Accepted Answer

Too lean: You are too lean, in fact almost anorexic. Consider that to join the navy seals you need a body fat of approximately 20-25 percent.

Question 9

could weight training get rid of fat?

Accepted Answer

Yes, to a degree: Weight training is mainly used to build muscle mass and add lean muscle.  By burning off calories, you could lose some fat over time.  But, losing fat will happen quicker thru a diet plan (low fat, high protein).  Don't be surpised if you gain some weight as you add muscle mass, but keep working and your body fat percentage will decrease and this is better for you!

Question 10

which weight training supplements should i get?

Accepted Answer

Protein: You really need a well-balanced diet and high protein intake. You need to boost your protein intake to between 0.45 and 0.68 gram per pound to preserve calorie-burning muscle mass.

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Why do you get more veins after lifting weights

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What causes blue veins to show under your skin on your thighs and chest which started since weight training?

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I've spider veins in my legs, it doesn't hurt but it's unattractive specially that i'm only 24 & in a good weight. how to get rid of it ?

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I am extremely skinny, so much that my veins are easily visible on my hands, arms and feet. should i get healthy first by eating a lot or should i start working out? another thing i want to mention is that i don't gain weight easily?

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How i can get buff without lifting weights?

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Why is it that i always get dizzy when i am lifting weights?

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Started lifting weights and doing some push ups. will any of my activity cause my breasts to change (get smaller or bigger)?

A member asked:

What do you advise if i'm trying to lose some weight and get toned about 6-10 lbs. how long should i do cardio for and lifting weights?

A member asked:

As i am an endomorph, how lean could i naturally get with diet & hard weight training? i've been on low carb for about a yr nd im about 12-15% bodyfat

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Could weight training get rid of fat?

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Which weight training supplements should i get?

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