Q&A for How to Get a Healthy and Strong Body

Return to Full Article

Search
Add New Question
  • Question
    What's the best diet if I want to increase my overall muscle mass?
    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).
    Certified Personal Trainer
    Expert Answer
    A low fat diet is going to be your best possible option. Opt for lean proteins, vegetables, whole grains, and healthy oils. You also want to make sure that you're tracking your carbohydrates. You need plenty of energy for your exercise routine, while not overdoing it.
  • Question
    How can I make my body strong at home?
    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).
    Certified Personal Trainer
    Expert Answer
    There's no reason you can't get strong at home! Calisthenics are a great way to bulk up. Push-ups, pull-ups, and crunches are all relatively simple exercises that don't require equipment. Besides, if you do want to pump some iron, you can always buy some dumbbells or barbells to work out at home.
  • Question
    How can I get muscles?
    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.
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Expert Answer
    Try push ups, chin ups, squats lunges and situps for a start. Consider weight lifting or other ways to build muscle .
  • Question
    How can I improve my eyesight after it's been injured?
    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.
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Expert Answer
    Visit an eye doctor (opthalmologist) and ask about exercises you can do to improve your condition.
  • Question
    How can I make my body stronger?
    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.
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Expert Answer
    Strong bones and muscles require resistance training 2-3 times per week for 20 minutes or more.
  • Question
    How can I get a healthy body?
    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.
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Expert Answer
    A healthy body requires a good balance of several elements including diet, exercise, sleep and de-stressing activities.
  • Question
    How do you keep a healthy body?
    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.
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Expert Answer
    Form good eating and exercising habits. Maintain a healthy diet, stay physically active, and get the rest and relaxation your body needs.
  • Question
    What foods make you stronger?
    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.
    Certified Fitness Trainer
    Expert Answer
    Although our bodies need protein-rich foods to build muscle, only actual exercise can make you stronger.
  • Question
    How can I get a stronger body, including triceps and biceps?
    Community Answer
    In order to get a stronger body, you need to alter your diet to accommodate the work that is necessary. If you are working out often, you need to eat protein in order to build up the muscles you just worked. Also, while lifting weights is crucial to the muscle building process, do not neglect exercises like running and biking, as these will help burn the fat, leaving a stronger and more toned body.
  • Question
    How can I become very flexible?
    Community Answer
    Engage yourself in regular stretching/yoga exercises.
  • Question
    How can I get healthier and stronger if I am young?
    Community Answer
    Anyone can improve his health, regardless of age. Get plenty of rest, drink water, eat a well-balanced diet and exercised regularly.
  • Question
    How can I strengthen an arm that I injured when I was a child?
    Community Answer
    Start with light dumbbell exercises, targeting just that arm, and gradually increase the weight.
  • Question
    What are foods that can help me gain weight?
    HumanBeing
    Top Answerer
    Try foods high in unsaturated fats. Unsaturated fats are those that are liquid at room temperature. Add olive oil to your diet. Eat nuts, avocado, bananas, oily fish and starchy vegetables. Talk to a dietician if possible.
  • Question
    How do I gain fat?
    Community Answer
    By eating foods like cheese and other dairy products, but you might want to control your eating habits making sure you don't eat too much of dairy products alone as you wouldn't want to gain excess fat to the point of obesity.
  • Question
    What to do to become healthy?
    Community Answer
    Eating healthy and getting enough sleep (7-9 hours if you're an adult, 8-10 if a teen, 9-11 if a child) are two of the most important things you can do. Work some exercise into your life regularly. Manage stress well , be positive , and avoid toxic people . And do what makes you happy - being happy enhances your immune system and overall functioning, and it can add years to your life.
  • Question
    How can I improve my eyesight?
    Community Answer
    Vitamins are helpful for your eyesight, particularly A, C, and E. More importantly, make sure you're getting enough sleep. Overuse of screens can also be problematic to your eyesight. If your poor eyesight persists, consider getting glasses or contact lenses.
  • Question
    How often should I sleep?
    Community Answer
    Every night, of course. 7-9 hours per night if you're an adult, 8-10 if you're a teen, 9-11 if you're a child.
  • Question
    How can I defend myself from someone bigger than me?
    Community Answer
    Use their weight against them by moving and dodging quickly in ways that they can't. Also, try to kick or hit them in sensitive spots that don't require a lot of force, like the nose or throat.
  • Question
    Are injectable steroids safe for fat loss?
    Community Answer
    They are considered "safe" in certain amounts, but they are not without their risks. Steroids can cause hormonal issues, personality changes (like heightened aggression), liver problems, increased cholesterol, high blood pressure/cardiac issues, etc. It's much better to just focus on losing weight the old fashioned way.
  • Question
    How do I get rid of shaky hands?
    Community Answer
    Try thinking of more calming thoughts. This will also happen if there is an added amount of stress in your life. Try decreasing the stress in your life.
  • Question
    What are the best exercises for my core?
    Community Answer
    Planks and sit-ups are my personal favorite core activities, but you can find tons of detailed routines online that are designed to target your core muscles. (Keep in mind though that you cannot target fat loss.)
  • Question
    How can I build strong hands and knees without going to a gym?
    Community Answer
    Just do push-ups, lunges, and other body weight exercises at home. You can find lots of routines online.
  • Question
    How many push ups should I do per day?
    Paper Person
    Community Answer
    This really depends on body physique, height, endurance and current strength. Try to do one or two more every other day.
  • Question
    What foods should I eat to gain muscle?
    Community Answer
    You need foods that a good mix of fat and protein, like nut butters, cheeses and meats.
  • Question
    How can I gain height and strength at 16?
    Paper Person
    Community Answer
    You'll keep on growing a little bit more each day until you're in your early 20's. Strength also requires time. Try exercising more, using weights and other equipment. Join a gym, or just do core exercises, push-ups, etc. at home.
  • Question
    How can I increase my body size if I'm thin?
    Community Answer
    Never skip meals. Make sure to have protein with every meal, and add snacks (2-3) if you're not already eating them. Stick with nutrient-dense whole foods, like nuts, whole grains, dairy, etc. rather than eating junk, which will not enable you to gain healthy weight.
  • Question
    How can I quit junk food if I am addicted?
    Community Answer
    You don't have to completely quit junk food cold turkey. Begin by adjusting portion sizes. Then start swapping out salty or sweet snacks with fruits, veggies, or other healthy foods. Work your way up to healthy meals.
  • Question
    How do I find a list of food that will help build my body?
    Community Answer
    The best way is to talk with a doctor or nutrition specialist. They will be able to tell you what foods are best for your body.
  • Question
    How do I get a healthy and strong body if I am a preteen?
    Mahesh Umrekar
    Community Answer
    As preteen you should exercise or play at least one hour daily, drink enough water, and consume a healthy and balanced diet. Take lot of rest.
  • Question
    How can I get glowing skin?
    Community Answer
    Drink lots of water, get good sleep, eat right, use a moisturizer and don't sleep in your makeup.
Ask a Question

      Return to Full Article