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  • Question
    How can I keep fit at home?
    Laila Ajani
    Fitness Trainer
    Laila Ajani is a Fitness Trainer and founder of Push Personal Fitness, a personal training organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 13 years as a trainer and exercise specialist, Laila has expertise in competitive athletics (gymnastics, powerlifting, and tennis), personal training, distance running, and Olympic lifting. Laila is certified by the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), and USA Powerlifting (USAPL), and she is a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES).
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    A healthy diet combined with exercise can help you stay fit. When you're planning your diet, remember you have to burn more calories than you take in. The biggest mistake that people make when they're trying to lose weight is that they don't achieve a calorie deficit. Even plans like low-carb diets, vegetarian diets, and intermittent fasting won't help you lose weight if you're consuming more calories than you burn each day.
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    Should I exercise?
    Community Answer
    Absolutely! Exercise is good for you. Exercise also can keep your body well toned and healthy, increasing your strength. Take some extra time to do exercise every day.
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    Will exercising make me lose my body shape?
    Community Answer
    No. Exercising can make your body toned and healthier. Your basic body shape will stay essentially the same.
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    Why should we drink a lot of water?
    Community Answer
    Because we lose a lot of the body's water during perspiration and breathing, so need to replenish it to avoid the effects of dehydration.
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    What if I'm becoming fat?
    Community Answer
    It is best to control your diet and start exercising. You need to decrease your junk food. Drink plenty of water. Sweat a lot, but don't forget to maintain hygiene
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    If I exercise often, will the size of my body change?
    Community Answer
    You may lose some weight and/or gain some muscle, depending on how much exercise you're doing and what kind.
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    What type of food can I eat to get rid of body fat?
    Community Answer
    Try to eat nuts, berries, meat, fish, and green vegetables.
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    How much weight can I safely lose in 3 months?
    Community Answer
    Most people can safely lose between 1-2 lbs. per week, which would amount to 12-24 lbs. in 3 months. If you're severely overweight, you might lose weight more quickly though.
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    How can I stay fit without exercise and dieting?
    Community Answer
    Make healthy food choices. Drink plenty of water, and walk a lot. You can't stay healthy without moving your body regularly.
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    What do I eat before doing exercise?
    Community Answer
    Carbs will provide energy for workouts (but are high in calories), and protein will aid in muscle growth. Foods high in potassium, such as bananas, will help you to avoid muscle cramps.
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    What is a lemon baked salmon?
    Community Answer
    Lemon Baked Salmon is when you buy a salmon and put lemon juice on the salmon before baking it.
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    How do we know if it is enough to keep our body fit and healthy?
    Community Answer
    If you feel good every day and have plenty of energy, your body is firm, and you don't get sick regularly, you're probably doing enough. It depends on what you are trying to achieve.
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    What is the average weight for a girl that's ten years of age?
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    Everyone's body weight is different, especially growing children. It depends on your height and genetic factors, so there isn't an average weight for a ten year old that would apply to everyone.
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    As a football player, how do I lose the weight I had to gain for the games?
    Community Answer
    Do cardio. It's great for the whole body. Plus you will lose weight and gain muscle in time for your football games.
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    How can I maintain my belly at its current size?
    Tom De Backer
    Top Answerer
    It's all about two numbers: caloric intake and caloric burn. Your belly does not shrink or increase after every meal, it's set in motion over time. The belly grows if due to stress or surplus calories your body decided to store energy as fat, and it shrinks if you eat less than you burn off. But there are too many factors to take such precise control that it neither grows nor shrinks. In all, if you eat less than you burn, you should stay roughly the same size.
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    How can I relieve pain after jogging?
    Avery Waterworth
    Community Answer
    If you experience pain after jogging, try icing the sore area. If the pain persists and becomes a problem, consider seeing a doctor or chiropractor.
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    Is sleeping and rest helpful?
    Avery Waterworth
    Community Answer
    Yes, getting the right amount of sleep is helpful as it ensures your brain functions at its best, which can also aid in muscle growth and staying fit.
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    How can I get fit in a week?
    Community Answer
    Depending on your present level of fitness, it might take more than a week. Ride a bike, lift weights, swim, and do yoga.
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    Can I do this every day?
    Avery Waterworth
    Community Answer
    Being physically active for at least 30-60 minutes a day will help keep you fit and can work with tight schedules.
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    Can I maintain my fitness without workouts?
    Avery Waterworth
    Community Answer
    Yes, being physically active is sufficient. You could go for walks or take the stairs instead of using the elevator.
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    What kind of food can I eat for dinner to aid weight loss?
    Ranjan Ratnam
    Community Answer
    The best foods to help with weight loss are those high in fiber and protein. Try to include chicken breasts or fish in your lunch and dinner, along with vegetables like cucumber, tomatoes, and carrots. Also, reduce the intake of carbs like rice and wheat. Start your day with eggs, using only the egg whites if your cholesterol is high. Remember, diet alone isn't enough; include physical activity like walking 8k-10k steps daily and some workouts for faster weight loss.
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    How can I lose belly fat?
    Avery Waterworth
    Community Answer
    Walking and jogging will help burn fat and carbs, but to really lose weight, you should follow a calorie deficit diet.
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    How can I achieve a physically fit body?
    Isabel Macka
    Community Answer
    You can achieve a physically fit body by working out regularly and eating healthy foods rich in protein. Target different muscle groups each day, and avoid working the same muscle group within 24 hours. Allow one to two days off each week for muscle recovery.
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    How can I improve my posture?
    Luke Nash
    Community Answer
    If you notice yourself slouching, try moving your shoulders up, back, and down to improve your posture.
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    What exercises help me lose belly fat quickly?
    Ballllzzzzzzz
    Community Answer
    A common misconception is that specific exercises can target fat loss in certain areas. Cardio exercises are generally the best way to reduce overall body fat, including belly fat.
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    How can I build muscle quickly?
    Gmoney22
    Community Answer
    Increase your protein intake and stay hydrated while working out. Consider taking creatine, as it can help your muscles retain water, promoting rapid growth.
  • Question
    how many press-ups should you do in a day?
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    Fitness advocates might do more than 300 press-ups (push-ups) a day. But for an average person, even 50 to 100 push-ups should be enough to maintain a good upper body, provided it is done properly. You can start with 20 push-ups, but do not stick to this number. You can challenge your body by consistently increasing the number.
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    How long and how much should I exercise?
    Field_hockey_superster
    Community Answer
    There is no specific length or amount that you should exercise. Just stop when you feel your body can't do any more and this will increase as you go along.
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    Will hygiene help me to keep my body healthy?
    Community Answer
    Yes! Proper hygiene helps keeping the body healthy. For example, washing your hands with soap on a regular basis helps eradicate germs.
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    What makes exercise so crucial?
    Community Answer
    Exercise is really crucial so as not to get fat and unhealthy. If you do not exercise enough then you will feel more tired and less able to sleep. You will also feel heavy and harder to walk. But, if you do exercise, then you will feel more energised and happy! Also, exercise is vital to maintaining a strong immune system to fight off viruses, bacteria and other problems.
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