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Question: Should I do my cardio in the morning in a fasted state, or after my workout?
ANSWER: Cardio is done in a fasted state in the morning because of the belief that carb stores are low, so the...
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Q. I tend to hold more fat around my belly. What’s the best way to get rid of it?
A. Unfortunately, spot reduction is a myth, so you really can’t target your belly. However, with a focused diet and...
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Q. What is the best advice you can give a first-time competitor?
A. I think the best decision an athlete can make before stepping onstage is to hire a qualified coach. There’s something to be said...
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What’s the secret to getting that dark, golden tan your athletes are known for?
Competitive bodybuilders, figure, fitness, and bikini competitors should be well aware of the importance of skin tone,...
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Q. How many crunches should I be doing to get ripped abs?
A. People are usually shocked when we tell them that it isn’t how many crunches or sit-ups you do that create a lean midsection but rather...
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Q. Can you lose fat and gain muscle at the same time?
A. A goal to lose fat and gain muscle is not possible. To gain muscle, you must be in an excess of calories, but to drop body fat, you must be in...
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Q. Does sodium make you fat?
A. Sodium creates water fluctuations on the scale; it is not causing you to gain body fat. Usually, after a higher sodium meal, you will find an increase in water. A day...
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Q. Is there a specific time to eat to achieve the best results?
A. My diets are designed around your day. There are too many rules to follow in most programs that really do not make a difference. You...
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Q. What do you think about having a weekly cheat meal while losing fat?
A. We do not believe that a weekly cheat meal is a lifestyle change. Usually what happens is that weight is lost during the...
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Q. Why do you recommend that your athletes weigh themselves every day?
A. Weight is not measurement of success or failure; it is a tool to help you progress. You weigh the same whether you are on the...