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Please share an interesting fact about gaining strength.

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Muscles burns more calories through the day than an equal amount of fat.

Answered 5/5/2014

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Ignore: Mental fatigue . For gaining strength.Regular exercise and proper nutrition . If no disease.

Answered 4/23/2014

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Muscles: Muscles need time to recover. Take rest days.

Answered 6/1/2014

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For: For toning muscles, do more reps with lighter weights.

Answered 6/3/2014

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Circuit: Circuit training adds interest to your workout .

Answered 6/3/2014

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Circuit: Circuit training can add an aerobic component to strength training.

Answered 6/3/2014

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Movements: Movements that cross multiple joints will target the most muscles for gaining strength.

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Strength: Strength training in youths and adolescents may actually be positive on bone growth/development.

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Use: Use weight resistance machines instead of free-weights when inexperienced with weights.

Answered 6/5/2014

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Ignore: Work each muscle group with increasing strength and/or reps; don't go too quickly with changes.

Answered 6/30/2014

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A: A non weight bearing exercise to strengthen quads is straight leg raising.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Squats: Squats are the classic exercise to build quad strength.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Cycling: Cycling is a great exercise for building quad strength.

Answered 6/30/2014

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During: During rehab for knee injury or surgery, isometrics can be done to strengthen quads.

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Ignore: Muscle weighs more than fat. Good eating/exercising may increase your weight and loosen your jeans.

Answered 7/11/2014

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Consistency counts. Establish a workout routine, stick to it, and your results will follow.

Answered 8/9/2014

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Ignore: Healthy sleep, hygiene and eating is where to begin. Avoid alcohol and smoking. Excercise excercise!

Answered 7/25/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Ignore: You don't have to eat meat to gain strength, there are many vegan and vegetarian bodybuilders who are in perfect shape.

Answered 1/16/2019

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Ignore: Strength programs are designed with a goal date to "peak". Example: 12 weeks til half-marathon.

Answered 7/28/2014

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Ignore: Be persistent in eating a healthy diet and practicing regular exercise.

Answered 12/17/2014

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Ignore: Good Diet, rest and quality of exercise is important. MAX reps for endurance, MAX weight for gain.

Answered 1/7/2015

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Ignore: It's more about process than outcome, a goal approached by consistent deliberate, informed practice.

Answered 4/28/2015

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Ignore: Adequate sleep, exercise and healthy diet will help gain strength.

Answered 5/17/2015

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Ignore: Gradually increase the weight you train, do sets until failure, ensure adequate protein and rest.

Answered 5/19/2016

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