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    How do you make a good workout routine?
    Danny Gordon
    Certified Personal Trainer
    Danny Gordon is an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer and Owner of The Body Studio for Fitness, a fitness studio based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 20 years of physical training and teaching experience, he has focused his studio on semi-private personal training. Danny received his Personal Trainer Certification from the California State University, East Bay and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
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    So you want to make sure that you're getting a good combination of cardio, strength training, and flexibility training. You also want to make sure that you're targeting every part of your body, so choose a good combination of lower body and upper body exercises. Keep in mind, you don't need to do all of this every day. You can do leg strength training one day, cardio the next day, and upper body strength training the next.
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    Should you stretch before or after your workout?
    Danny Gordon
    Certified Personal Trainer
    Danny Gordon is an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer and Owner of The Body Studio for Fitness, a fitness studio based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 20 years of physical training and teaching experience, he has focused his studio on semi-private personal training. Danny received his Personal Trainer Certification from the California State University, East Bay and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
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    Based on my research, actively stretching before you work out is a great way to warm up. So there are exercises, like the Frankenstein stretch, where you'll stretch your body out by moving. This is a lot better than static stretching, which is where you just hold a muscle in a position.
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    Is yoga a good way to exercise?
    Danny Gordon
    Certified Personal Trainer
    Danny Gordon is an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer and Owner of The Body Studio for Fitness, a fitness studio based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 20 years of physical training and teaching experience, he has focused his studio on semi-private personal training. Danny received his Personal Trainer Certification from the California State University, East Bay and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
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    It absolutely is, although I'd recommend starting slow before you try to do any fancy yoga positions. You really want to prepare your muscles by stretching them out and building your flexibility up before you do anything complicated.
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    How do you overcome boredom with exercise?
    Danny Gordon
    Certified Personal Trainer
    Danny Gordon is an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer and Owner of The Body Studio for Fitness, a fitness studio based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 20 years of physical training and teaching experience, he has focused his studio on semi-private personal training. Danny received his Personal Trainer Certification from the California State University, East Bay and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
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    It's normal to get bored with your workouts. Mix up your workouts to keep them interesting. Experiment with different activities to see which ones you enjoy. Not only will you stay interested in your workouts, you'll also target different muscles.
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    When you exercise should you always stretch?
    Danny Gordon
    Certified Personal Trainer
    Danny Gordon is an American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certified Personal Trainer and Owner of The Body Studio for Fitness, a fitness studio based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 20 years of physical training and teaching experience, he has focused his studio on semi-private personal training. Danny received his Personal Trainer Certification from the California State University, East Bay and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).
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    Yes! Even though it'll add about 10 minutes to your workout, stretching every time you workout will give you several benefits. Stretching helps limit soreness after a workout, and it helps you become more flexible. If you stretch after your workout, it also makes a good cooldown.
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    I want to lose 20 kg and weigh 90 kg. How I can do this safely?
    Michele Dolan
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    Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.
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    Reduce your calorie intake by 500-750 calories every day. You will lose weight slowly and steadily at a rate of about 0.5 kilograms a week.
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    I am also a student. I have to leave for school at 6:25 am and I go in van, so I get up at 5:30 am. How can I make some time for exercise without being late?
    Michele Dolan
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.
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    If you cannot exercise in the morning but exercising is important to you, you must find another time. You could try exercising at lunch, after school, or before bed.
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    Can I train my biceps everyday?
    Community Answer
    It is not recommended to do resistance training on the same muscle groups every day. It's important to give your muscles time to recover.
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    What are some ab and arm workouts I can do?
    Community Answer
    Start with basic-sit ups and push-ups and then move into harder variations. You can also try planks and boat pose.
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    As a student, I do not have much time and cannot get up earlier. Any ideas how I can work some exercise into my routine?
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    You could try walking to school or other places that aren't far away. If you have time on the weekends, instead of going out with friends or lazing around, you could go running, biking, or swimming. You might also consider trying to come up with a way to get some light exercise while you study.
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    What kind of workout gear should I get for an at-home gym?
    Community Answer
    A small set of dumbbells can be used for a variety of exercises and can give a better range of motion than barbells or machines.
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    How am I supposed to exercise If I am home schooled?
    Community Answer
    Get up early in the morning and exercise, or exercise after you're done with your lessons. If you take any breaks throughout the day, that could be a good time as well. Find a time that works for you.
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    I'm too weak for push-ups. What exercises can I do to strengthen my arms and wrists?
    Community Answer
    Try planks. Begin with a small time limit, like 10-15 seconds. As you begin to feel comfortable, increase you time to 30s-45 seconds, and so on. Then when you feel strong enough, try push-ups.
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    Do I need to change up my routine from time to time in order to get the maximum benefits from my workouts?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it is beneficial to modify your workouts every now and then, but you don't want to do it too frequently, and you don't want your changes to be too drastic.
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    What if I am a 13 year-old girl, go to school and am on a tight schedule?
    Community Answer
    You should try to find some time during the weekday. If that doesn't work, consider working out on the weekends. Just remember, if you are really determined to get into better shape, you may need to making some sacrifices.
  • Question
    Does this work for kids as well?
    Natlaie
    Community Answer
    This does work for kids, just be sure to stay safe. You'll want to skip weights, as they can be harmful to those who have not gone through puberty.
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