GET FIT! Questions and Answers

Q. Are there are any advantages to using free weights over
machines?

A. Yes, there are several advantages to using free weights over
machines. Such as: when using a machine, it is designed to place you in a
safe and neutral position. This is great for beginners who just want to get
into resistance training. However, free weights make you use muscles to
stabilize yourself, these stabilizer muscles are called, synergists. When
using free weights, your body will be forced to stabilize itself, thus
working more muscles and achieving greater results. (One must achieve a very
strong core before attempting free weight resistance training)

Q. I am having a hard time losing weight and I have been walking on the
treadmill three days a week for 30 minutes for the past 6 weeks and I have
not seen any results, what am I doing wrong?

A. First off, diet and exercise need to go hand in hand. To lose weight
you must create a caloric deficit. Meaning, you must burn more calories than
you consume. But if you wish to achieve maximum results (fat loss) in the
least amount of time, you should know what your target heart rate is. If you
exercise at the proper pace, you can burn more fat with less effort. If you
wish to learn more about individual target heart rate, GET FIT! is here to
help you determine yours - with a free consultation.

Q. I had a baby 1 year ago and I have lost all of my weight,
but my tummy is still there, what can I do to get rid of it and
have a sleek stomach again?

A. That is a very good, but complex question. For the solution can be
different from one case to another. During pregnancy, a woman's pelvis
will tilt to relieve the forward weight of the baby on the lower back.
In doing so, the abdominal muscles can weaken and become comfortable
in a relaxed position. Therefore it is important to train your abdominals as
well as improve your posture. It is important to get your self back to pre-
pregnancy neutral posture and train your abdominals to remain semi-
contracted at all times. Beyond that, during pregnancy it is common that
your skin will lose some elasticity. In doing aerobic exercise, it will shrink
your fat cells, thus will help in tightening your skin. But the majority of
people can resolve weak abdominal muscles through performing
CORE targeted exercises. If you would like additional information on
how to perform specific CORE exercises that will address these
problems and problems similar to the above, please feel free to call
or email GET FIT! and we would be happy to schedule a free consultation
with you.