Your Questions

September 19, 2011

Can I Take Whey Protein if I’m Lactose Intolerant?

About 1 in 3 people have an issue with properly digesting lactose, which is the sugar found in dairy products. Lactose intolerance results from… Continue Reading

September 16, 2011

I’m 17 and Want to Get into Weight Lifting

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Dear FitLode, I’m 17 years old and want to get into weight lifting. Do you have any advice? There are endless amounts of knowledge… Continue Reading

July 18, 2011

When I Lose Weight, Where Does the Fat Go?

When I lose weight, where does the fat go?

So you have been eating clean and working out like a machine and you have made good progress in losing weight. Your clothes do fit looser, so you… Continue Reading

July 17, 2011

Why Do my Muscles Shake when I Work Out?

Why do my muscles shake when I work out?

There are several contributing factors that cause athletes to hit that point of failure when your muscle start shaking uncontrollably. Knowing how… Continue Reading

March 10, 2011

Can I Work Out if I’m Sick?

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Getting sick will halt your training progress and set you back a couple of days. The trick is to determine the nature of your illness. Generally… Continue Reading

February 16, 2011

Can I Work my Abdominals Every Day?

Can I Work my Abdominals Every Day?

There are several different schools of thought out there on this topic and the real answer lies in the nature of your workouts. Though the… Continue Reading

May 22, 2010

Do Women Over 45 Need to Do an Hour of Cardio a Day?

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Your Questions: I hear that women over 45 need to do an hour of exercise a day to avoid gaining menopausal weight, is this true? — Mary from… Continue Reading

May 15, 2010

If I Split my Cardio into Two Sessions, Will I See Results?

Woman on a stationary bike

Your Questions: If I do 20 minutes of cardio in the morning and another 20 minutes in the evening, will I see results? — Alice from San… Continue Reading

May 9, 2010

How do I Prevent Carpal Tunnel from Weight Lifting?

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Your Questions: I’m getting carpal tunnel from weight lifting. Do you have any advice? — Dan from Santa Barbara In order to reduce tissue… Continue Reading

May 4, 2010

How Do I Balance Out my Legs?

Woman performing hamstring curls

Your Questions: I’ve always had really strong hamstrings but weak quads – what can I do to balance them out? — Sophie from Miami I’m a… Continue Reading