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Donna, My pal Aquajock mentioned this thread to me--sorry to bring something so awful up again--but racism is a hotbutton issue for me. I can't tell you just how much this angers me to see!!! There are few things that push me to the point of physical violence, but racism, child and animal...

The results you will see from a specific exercise program depends on body type. Virtually everybody will benefit from strength training. Increased lean muscle mass=increased metabolic rate. How you will structure your strength routine as well as what percentage of your workout time should...

Kathryn, I'm sorry this happened to you--one positive thought--if she went to this much trouble to single you out, she must be very threatened by you. Usually people who hurl such personal attacks do so to try to hide their own insecurities and lack of knowledge. Hang in there! :) Maribeth

Janice, In a nutshell, you could be eating enough to maintain scale weight, but have body comp be slowly shifting to a decreased muscle mass and increased fat weight. How? When the body gets glycogen depleted, as is the case after intense exercise or prolonged periods without food--we're...

I know that a problem may appear chronic, but there are what is known as acute exacerbations of chronic problems, ie, flare ups. In these cases, you have to treat the "chronic" problem as you would a new injury--RICE. It is the contractions of the wrist and long finger flexors that are...

The body virtually always burns a combination of glucose and fat--without glucose burning, fat cannot be utilized at all as a fuel for exercise. Avoiding glycogen depletion is key in ensuring muscle isn't burned as fuel during activity. This means you have to eat enough, eat often enough and...

Keeping the wrists stable will go a looooong way towards preventing the problem. Strengthening the forearm musculature, stretching same and icing after activity will help, too. Let me think on the books for a bit!

I have been away for awhile--life got (and still is) crazy, but I missed you guys to stay gone for long!:-)

As a physical therapist and athletic trainer, I have come across more than a few people with tennis elbow and golfer's elbow. Both are the same type of condition--epicondylitis/tendonitis. The pain from golfer's elbow occurs on the inside of the joint, while the pain from tennis elbow occurs...

Kathy, I am an exercise physiologist, sports and orthopaedic physical therapist and athletic trainer, and would be glad to try to offer suggestions. Please e-mail me at [email protected]. Maribeth

There was a question posted on the Cathe board asking if it is true that after 30 minutes of cardio, the body begins to burn muscle for fuel. The answer is--it depends. Fats and carbohydrates are almost always being utilized together. The percentages of each vary with intensity of exercise...

The answer is "it depends". I'll post why on the Discussion board since Cathe has requested we reserve this one for her answers. Maribeth

Janice, I think you're right on track with using a weekly session with a trainer for heavy compound exercises where he can spot you, correct subtle form losses and employ some advanced training techniques. What you might do is to do a full body workout with the trainer, then have a day with...

Hey, Janice, Been away for awhile, but wanted to comment on your new training regimen. I know how hard this is, but overtraining will sabotage your goals just as quickly as undertraining, and to be able to do what you want--sticking with your trainer 3X per week and working out with your...

I took the smoothie ingredients list from one of the national chains--I know, sneaky of me--and make a killer protein shake. I use Labrada Lean Body Low Carb (chose that one because I eat plenty of carbs) Soft Vanilla Ice Cream mix, a cup of pasturized egg whites, a tablespoon each of honey...

Anybody who says they never eat anything with chemicals in it is mistaken. Chemicals are the building blocks of EVERYTHING, including the human body. So, EVERYTHING in moderation. You have to use a little common sense.:-)

I have to agree that the anti-artificial sweetener stuff is overblown. Not to say that there aren't some people out there with sensitivities, but I just don't buy that they are all some form of horrific poison--and my position comes from a background in physiology and biochemistry. Read both...

Interesting you should mention prolotherapy--I've been considering it for some time. I have several hypermobile joints, actually it's systemic benign hypermobility syndrome, and a DO friend of mine suggested it. He had it done himself and swore by it. A friend of mine from PT school also...

Any type of hip extension, such as resisted bridging, hands and knees long and short lever lifts with ankle weights, prone ball leg lifts, reverse hyperextensions; and for the gluteus med and min, try seated or sidelying hip abductions. Try any or all of these before you do your compound...

RE: maribeth Hey, Suzanne! Sorry the e-mail bounced back! Try this address: [email protected]. This should work. In the meantime, hang in there with your knees. Even once the tracking is corrected, the clicking may stay as a result of roughened articular cartilage...