http://www.answerbag.com/profile/673896 New Answerbag answers from Baalshem Wed, 30 May 2012 01:39:11 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 01:39:11 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5988217 I'm a pretty buffed guy and want to take three weeks from weight lifting. Will I lose my muscle mass and tone?<br /><br />Nah not in 3 weeks. some people have been known to go as long as a month without a loss in strength or muscle mass.Assuming you were training before which you said you do.I would not worry, you would be surprised that your body probably could use a nice break. I would do some walking and biking... Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:40:42 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5988217 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5129512 What foods do you totally avoid when dieting?<br /><br />Avoid going out to eat in restaurants or fast food places. Most people would be shocked at how much weight they could lose if they stooped going to them places, even once a week can cause fat gain.I would also avoid a lot of sugary foods as best you can. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 19:22:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5129512 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5092326 Do you think its possible for you to develope feelings for another AB user?<br /><br />I think it is, if you know someone on AB that has a lot of similar questions/answers ideas its definitely possible.In my opinion anyway. Not factual. :) best wishes Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:28:01 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5092326 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5092317 What is the quickest way to heal a pulled muscle in the leg?<br /><br />Stay off it absolutely as much as possible. Keep it elevated, ice it as well, is good.i wish you the best. =) Sun, 04 Jan 2009 15:26:39 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5092317 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5083049 Is god the most evil thing humans ever created?<br /><br />NO,We can not create anything out of nothing. God made us. simple as that. Sat, 03 Jan 2009 20:03:51 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5083049 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5081071 What are the best stretches for cycling. Pre&Post?<br /><br />I would reccomend before you do a cycling workout to warm up low intensity walk or cycle very slow a good 3-5 min.Once warmed up stretch your quads,hams,calves. whiel seated with legs in front of you reach for your toes. that&#039;s a good ham/quad stretch.i would also do stand facign a wall and... Sat, 03 Jan 2009 17:04:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5081071 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5081010 I plan on starting an exercise routine, I want to include weights, hand weights jogging and ab exercise. What is the best order to do my exercises in, and what is the best time of day to do them? <br /><br />As for order, I would lift weights for any major muscle group and do abs last. this is mostly important when your doing big muscles in your workout like legs/chest/back.Last thing you want to do is weaken your abs first because your abdominal muscles are needed to support your upper body and for... Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:58:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5081010 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5070546 On the iron gym, which grips work which part of the body? when doing pull ups what does the wide grip work? what does the narrow grip work? what about the neutral grip?<br /><br />Doing pull ups with a wide grip works your lats(Latissimus Dorsi)more than anything else.The close grip will work more of your biceps(arm muscle used in curls). the neutral grip will be more balanced without an emphasis on one or the other. same is true for bench press wide grip and close grip... Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:15:15 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5070546 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5070501 Would it be a good idea to do push ups every other day, each time increasing the amount by one until I reach 100? (1, rest, 2, rest, 3, etc.)<br /><br />yeah sounds good. I would keep in mind take a couple days off on a regular basis.No need to do pushups 6 or 7 days a week the body works well and will adapt to what your doing, don&#039;t exercise out of fear exercise for results, don&#039;t be afraid to rest 3 or 4 days in a row, you wont lose... Fri, 02 Jan 2009 19:09:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5070501 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5056159 Would you watch a Looney Toons marathon or The Jeffersons marathon?<br /><br />Looney toons. ;) Thu, 01 Jan 2009 14:20:10 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5056159 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5048276 On average, how many quesstions do you ask a day?<br /><br />2 to 3,lately i haven&#039;t asked any, the last week or so anyway. Wed, 31 Dec 2008 18:28:05 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5048276 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5047574 How many hours sleep do we need each nite<br /><br />A recommended amount of sleep per night is 7-9 hours. less than 7 is harmful more than 9 isn&#039;t necessary for most people.Any less than 7 needs work. I am a firm believer in sleep= performance. I know just about anyone I ask would agree totally that how much sleep they got the night before... Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:59:00 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5047574 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5047459 How many hours sleep do you need each night?<br /><br />For me i like 8-9 hours per night, i typically fall between 7-9 but prefer 8-9 as much as possible. I think 6 is too low.I am a bodybuilder/reg exerciser so I value sleep a lot! Life isnt perfect so i cant always have 8-9 but I put a lot of effort into it.If i get little sleep i perform very... Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:49:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5047459 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5047368 How many hours of sleep do you require to feel energized?<br /><br />I believe 8-9 hours is great. Being a bodybuilder I get regular exercise and I know that sleep is so valuable i wouldnt dream of living off 6 just to have more personal time it isnt worth it.Especialy for muscle recovery and good ehart health, you need plenty of sleep and its proven too little... Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:42:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5047368 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5047185 Do you let stress get the better of you,or do you try to do something constructive to releive it?<br /><br />I definitely do something about it I will say that.Sitting around and accepting stress is a bad move.One of the best ways to relieve stress is watch a comedy,Laughter relaxes you and puts a smile on your face, that&#039;s the opposite of stress or tension.If you don&#039;t own any comedy find... Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:26:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5047185 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5047034 What is your best tip on ways to relax?<br /><br />My best tip would be, calm your mind with meditation.One of the things that keeps us from being relaxed is constantly thinking about problems, so settling your mind is extremely important for relaxing.Meditate and put a smile on your face. =) best wishes. Also I would sit in your favorite... Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:12:31 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5047034 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5046936 What is the best weight loss exercises for someone with bad wrists, neck and lower back? Some years ago I was struck by a car as a pedestrian and have bulging discs in neck, lumbar fusion (but still have sciatica pain) and painful wrists (no floor yoga).<br /><br />I would say walking definitely because unlike jogging or running walking puts little to no stress on any major joint. If possible try doing leg squats, i know you said lower back was bad i am thinking if you did small reps like 1/4 of a normal rep you prob wont engage your lower back.But please... Wed, 31 Dec 2008 16:01:57 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/5046936 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4887896 Who wants to join me in smiling at three random people tomorrow. I bet it will make everyone involved have a better day!<br /><br />Count me in. Smile for life, I will gladly give someone, whoever I see a smile. :) if i don&#039;t go out ill smile at least at myself that day.=) Sun, 14 Dec 2008 13:02:17 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4887896 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4887777 How much time (on average ) do u spend on the computer (not including jobs or schools)<br /><br />varies a lot for me.Usually 2-3 hrs per day that includes World of war craft time and on line email what not.some days wont get on my computer at all.Some days i have off, I may be on for 5-6 hours. I try not to be on it too much its time spent doing nothing but sitting, and that&#039;s not too... Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:48:30 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4887777 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4882423 I am a very unhealthy person and sit at home all the time on front of the computer and my Body Mass Index is in ideaI weight. I need to know what people do in these so called 15 mintues to 30 minutes a day excercise in order to gain good health?<br /><br />Start slow and build up. First thing first I would start with daily walks,You would be shocked how much you can get out of a daily walk itself.Also i would do some body weight exercises like push ups, crunches, leg squats.Do what you can, if you cant do regular push ups just go down part of the... Sat, 13 Dec 2008 19:09:47 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4882423 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4845236 What are all the health benefits of sleep? and what can happen to your body if you deprive yourself of sleep?<br /><br />Sleep is one of the most important things you can do.Of course every one says they sleep, but very few get 7-9 hours like we all should be getting per night.Sleep heals our muscles and repairs our minds.Sleep deprivation increases appetite, increases our fat because hormones get out of balance... Tue, 09 Dec 2008 19:32:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4845236 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4780618 What's your favorite way to exercise?<br /><br />I love Weight lifting! I would put it first place as my favorite, but truly I love ALL Exercise I enjoy walking and jogging sometimes, and using a indoor exercise bike a lot!Exercise 4 LIFE! I also think weight lifting would be my first because it does the most to change my overall appearance and... Wed, 03 Dec 2008 12:21:25 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4780618 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4715741 What would happen to the world if each of us stepped out of our comfort zone each day and smiled at three random people and helped one person we normally would not?<br /><br />I think it would do a lot of good! i emphasize a lot!I try to do that myself, I am not perfect sometimes ill see a grumpy person and not smile because I feel hes already from his bad mood took away my smile before I got to smile at him.I am getting better at smiling more, I think its nice to do.... Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:56:36 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4715741 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4707812 WHY are so many people depressed?<br /><br />Very few adults take time to enjoy the little things in life these days. Its all about i want i want i want.... People very seldom laugh anymore either.Without any form of laughter your already started in a negative direction in my opinion.Were all in a hurry to go nowhere, yet were angry when we... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:49:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4707812 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4707193 I use to have pain in my hip, but now my butt muscles around the hip are very tight to the piont that i can't run faster than 15k pace w/o it hurting. should i be worry? thanks<br /><br />I would stretch your hip daily, after its more flexible I bet the pain will leave you.Also try putting ice on it, maybe after a run. I would not worry about it, just try these ideas and if eventually its not getting any better i would try resting from running.last resort see your Doctor.Hope this... Tue, 25 Nov 2008 18:43:55 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4707193 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4697159 What motivating factors keep you at the gym or hard core active? I slack after 2 weeks and find it easy to give up when results aren't instant. Tips/tricks?<br /><br />I recommend thinking about what you want out of the exercise.Which if you don&#039;t have any specific goals I strongly encourage you to exercise for the sake of Good health. You want to remind yourself &quot; hey I want to exercise because I know I can and will have a leaner, ... Mon, 24 Nov 2008 20:10:53 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4697159 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4645861 Is there any exercise like yoga or diet through which i can improve my erection<br /><br />Exercise does improve your overall health.No matter what physical attribute your talking about exercise helps the whole body to function at its best, as God intended for us. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:32:50 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4645861 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4645833 Who likes 2 exercise?<br /><br />I definitely do! It is very fun to be physically fit and healthy.What better way to live then to exercise regularly and feel good everyday of your life? ;) Not too many things in life can give you the benefit that exercise can. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 20:30:07 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4645833 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4631805 Do you think that the American police force should fire or suspend officers who are overweight and or out of shape?<br /><br />yes i agree if for nothing else there role models in some ways. being out of shape and over weight is a bad example. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:33:49 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4631805 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4630591 Hi need some information about my diet , wont to turn body bulk into muscle when and what protien and carbs should i eat im 16 st<br /><br />I can answer half of your question at least.For Protein a good rule of thumb is 1gram of protein for each lb of your body weight, so 170lb guy wants to shoo for about 170grams of protein.Or a little less even 2/3 of your body weight in protein.so 170lb guy = 130 grams of protein roughly.... Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:51:58 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4630591 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4628176 How can you relax after a hard work?<br /><br />One way to relax after work is to do some gentle stretching, it may seem odd i say that, right after working you&#039;d be tired right? well stretching allows your muscles to loosen and muscles don&#039;t relax very easily if there tight and tense, so stretch first to relax your muscles than try... Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:06:46 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4628176 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4628053 What brings you calmness?<br /><br />Sitting or lie down comfortably and meditate.Turn a fan on if people are making noise and just relax.Also watch a comedy since laughter is proven to relax the mind and body. Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:56:45 -0800 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/4628053