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Ask the Experts: Should I Perform the Same Exercises in Every Workout?
Q: Is it bad to use the same exercises in every workout? A: It's not ideal. You should be working different body parts or trying to achieve different goals each time you [...]
Ask the Experts: How Long Should I Work Out?
Q: How long should I work out? A: For strength training, it's best to keep workouts around 45 to 60 minutes. This gives you enough time to perform a quality dynamic warm-up, [...]
Ask the Experts: How Do I Build Muscle and Burn Fat at the Same Time?
Q: How do I build muscle and burn fat at the same time? (Micky McGuire, Mich.) A: The best way to do both is to perform high-intensity workouts with complexes. A complex [...]
Ask the Experts: How Do I Train as a Multi-Sport Athlete?
Q: How do I train as a multi-sport athlete? (Matthew Kitsis, Ill.) A: If you're playing more than one sport, perform exercises that lay a foundation for overall athleticism. Movements most beneficial [...]
Ask the Experts: How Can I Gain Weight?
Q: What is the best way to gain weight? A: To gain weight, you need to take in more calories than you burn on a daily basis. However, the biggest [...]
Ask the Experts: Should I Eat Carbs?
Q: Should I eat carbs? A: Absolutely. As an athlete, you not only need carbs, you need a lot of them. Carbs are your body's main source of fuel throughout [...]
Ask the Experts: How Should I Eat in the Off-Season?
Q: How should I be eating once my season ends? A: The main principles of a well-balanced diet for an athlete apply in all seasons, but there are some key [...]
Ask the Experts: Can I Train Speed and Strength at the Same Time?
Q: Can I train speed and strength in the same workout? A: Yes. In fact, most elite athletes perform movement exercises geared toward speed and lifts geared toward strength in [...]
Ask the Experts: How Much Should I Drink to Rehydrate After a Workout?
Q: How much should I drink after a workout? A: Fluid requirements after a workout depend on a lot of things—for example, how long you trained, how much you weigh [...]
Ask the Experts: Why Are Electrolytes Important?
Q: Why are electrolytes important? A: Electrolytes like potassium and sodium are elements crucial to proper muscle function. However, these and other electrolytes are lost through sweat, so athletes need [...]