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lose 15 pounds and tone up 
Well what about women who just want to lose like 10-15 pounds? I always see articles about women wanting to lose weight or go from a size 12 to a size ...

How to burn belly fat? 
How can i burn my last few pounds off my belly? I am 27, very active person, workout 4 to 5 times a week, I am having trouble losing those extra lbs off ...

Workouts for Dancers 
I am a 16 year old ballet dancer (4 classes a week) who recently quit the dance school I was at. I have 3 months off before I can join another one. I joined ...

How to get tight toned abs 
After I heavily workout my abs, they look a lot more flabby. Why does this happen? Seems like they would be tighter.

How to lose 10 pounds 
I've gained 10 pounds since last year. I started working out again in February. At first I did a lot of elliptical and stair climber. I was going to the ...

How many boot camp workouts per week? 
I´m wondering how many times a week you should perform a boot camp programme. Should you put some cardio sessions in between boot camp sessions? I´m in ...

I need a bikini body 
I need workouts to do at home to have my perfect bikini body!!!! Do you have any ideas?????

Fitness over 50 
Hi,

I am a 55 year young man who has stayed active and thin for years. I would like to build muscle, and stay athletic and flexible for my remaining ...

How do I gain lean muscle 
Every summer I workout until May to September, and then I stop due to the university (medicine). I stop because I end up with no motivation to continue ...

Sandbag Training Question 
I'd like to start adding the sandbag moves in my clients' workouts, which brand/type do you recommend? I've made the mistake of buying the wrong type ...

Lose Body Fat Around Mid-Section 
I started at 257lbs and 35.6% body fat in May. Now I'm down to 200lbs and 19.3% body fat.I need to know what can i do to get rid of the fat around my midsection?...

Lunge Modifications for Knee Issues 
I have really bad knees. So many of the otherwise GREAT exercises involve bending or stressing the knee which is something I cannot do - even a little....

When To Incorporate Recovery Workouts 
Hi Monica,

I'm into my 3rd week of the primal workouts & I'm thinking after week #4, it might be good to take a break/change things up & incorporate ...

Are Fitness Shoes Worth It? 
Hi Monica,

Lately the buzz around my office has been about different types of fitness shoes that are supposed to keep you fit. A few names I've heard ...

HIIT Workout Plan Question 
Hi Monica-

I"m an ISSA certified trainer and I love getting your updates. I look forward to them every week. I do alot of your workouts myself and I ...

Lose Weight for Racing 
I was a competitive cyclist in college, and won a few races, but then I graduated. That's when my time was consumed with work and I started to gain weight....

TRX Suspension Trainer vs. Lifeline Jungle Gym 
Hi Monica I noticed you use the TRX often in your workouts. I was wondering if you have used the Lifeline Jungle Gym (Portable Monkey Bar Gym) which is ...

Free Workouts Guide Book 
I know you have e-books but do you have regular books for all the animated workouts on your site.

Where can I buy this book?

Aliya

Partial Reps vs. Full Range of Motion 
Can you explain the difference between partial reps and full range of motion. I was on my last routine, shoulder shugs for traps. Had a good weight, felt ...

Bridal Bootcamp Success 
Hey Monica

I just launched my first official bridal bootcamp in January and started doing a lot of marketing and such in January. Check out my coverage ...

Old Fashioned Squats vs Life Cycle Leg Press 
So I've been trying the Life Cycle circuit on leg day, leg press, leg curl, ham curls and calves, I keep catching glimpses of the smith bar, it's calling ...

Cardio Workouts to Boost Metabolism 
Can you suggest some effective cardio workouts that would boost my metabolism? I am in the "over 40 club", and am having a hard time losing pounds. Although ...

Lose Stubborn Fat  
I have tried a variety of exercises as well as combining certain techniques and exercises such as running/jogging and pilates. I was running up to 5 miles ...

Lean Sexy Legs 
I'm 5 feet tall and have short wide legs, toned and muscular. My weight=120 lbs hips=37.5" thighs= 21.5" waist=26.5". I found my body fat percentage ...

Post Workout Snacks At Work 
So I made the commitment to work out, but an unintended consequence is an increased apetite. I'm having to eat breakfast in my office, and starving by ...

Exercise and Chronic Fatigue/Fibromialgia 
If you suffer from CFS/FM (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Fibromyalgia), don't think that you have to give up your fitness training.

I am 51 years of age,...

Ab Roller Workout Advice 
I have been wondering about starting an ab roller workout to get rid of my belly fat. Will this work?

How much more exercise do I need? 
Hi Monica,

I love your workouts and advice, it has been so motivating for me! I have a question about stepping up my workout or diet to improve my ...

Tabata Interval Soundtracks 
Hi Monica,

I print these workouts off and take them to the gym with me. I am not finding the soundtracks in order to follow the Tabata (sp?) intervals....

Boxing Resistance Band Workout 
I have a body bag that I do cardio 2 times a week(run for 5 minutes, 100 stair steps and then 3 rounds of 2 min of hitting bag and jogging in place) and ...

Interval Training Workout Advice 
Please explain to me how to read the interval training chart. For instance, I tried the elliptical interval training and I assume that you start with a ...

What Workouts Should I Be Doing 
I want to get rid of the tummy fat and thigh fat I have gained. Also get nice noticeable abs and look fit.

I am a 21 year old that weighs 130lbs. I ...

How To Lift & Firm The "Mom Butt" 
Any suggestions on how to break my plateau? And lift my butt? I am a 28 year old mother and currently in the best shape I have ever been in (I weighed ...

Modifying workouts due to knee injury 
Hi Monica,

Wouldn't you know it I got injured...I should've listened to my body when I first felt that dull nagging right knee pain but I went running ...

Gym Workouts Not Working for Belly Fat 
I've been going to the gym for 3 years, but I'm really unhappy with my results.I'm still with my fat belly!!

However, I don't have a lot of energy to ...

Having trouble toning and getting energy 
I am 5'2 and I weigh 116 lbs. I am not looking to lose a bunch of weight. My main goal is to get toned and stop looking so flabby, but I am having a hard ...

Working out with rotator cuff tear 
I have a client who has a tear in their rotator cuff and doctor says that surgery is an option but she doesn't want to get it done.

She is in her ...

Mini Workouts Throughout the Day 
Aside from my normal scheduled workouts, I incorporate what I call "cardio mini workouts" on a daily basis - whether it be using the stairs, parking my ...

How much cardio intensity to prevent muscle loss? 
I wear a heart rate monitor when I exercise (cardio) and I want to know how high I can go without burning muscle. What is the range. 220 - age X % is ...

How To Tone Thighs, Tone Abs, Tone Hips, & Lose The Fat 
I'm eighteen years old and have been noticing that I have a tummy bump and weight on my hips... like love handles!

I'm 138 lbs and 5'8", and I know ...

How To Start A Workout Plan 
The questions from your fitness advice page kind of summed up what I was wondering myself.

"How to burn belly fat faster

How long and how hard to ...

1 Year at Maintenance - Weight Loss Success Story!!! 
I just wanted to share with you I reached my 1 year maintenance weight this month.

I'm listening to your advice & I no longer count calories or am ...

anti-estrogenic diet for women over 50 
I'm almost 53 I exercise at home which I love. But recently I had a muscle strain so backed off exercising for a while. I"m getting fat again:)

But ...

Lose baby weight 
lose baby weight and post pregnancy workout tips

Lose Flab Without Surgery 
Hi,

I am getting married in about 10 months and I have hit a plateau on my weight loss. I have gone from 320lbs to 263lbs and now I am noticing a lot ...

Body Weight Exercises Workout 
I'm not using weights. I like to use my own body weight to train because I'm 5'4" tall and med build and weigh 168. I would like to get down to 140 by ...

Sexy Body Workouts: Lose The Fat & Keep Your Curves 
Since I've been a kid I've carried a little extra weight, and once I hit puberty, that weight carried over into other parts. Now, whenever I gain, it goes ...

Body Image & Fatloss Workouts 
Hi I'm an 18 yr old girl and I'm very insecure with my body. Ive just completed a course to stop self harming, and with my new out look on life I want ...

at home exercise with resistance bands 
i am a working single parent of two teenagers. after looking after their requirements and going for job i get no time for gymn and even if i get, i am ...

Lower ab exercises 
Hi. I am a 43 year old female. I have been doing the low Glycemic Index diet and exercising very regularly(5 days a week doing classes at the rec. center,...

Lose last 10 pounds 
I'm a 43 year old mother of three boys. I have lost 50 pounds (over a two year period) and have kept it off for the past year. I have been struggling ...

Toning Problem Areas 
Hello, I am a somewhat-active 40 year old female. I am getting married May 16, 2009! I need to firm my thighs and upper arms for my big day. I try to excercise ...

how to reduce belly fat 
HI

I am from India, Male 46 years Age.

My height is 166 CM wt is 82KG. Startered regular walking for the past 1 month. Walking for 60 mins and covering ...

Keeping track of workouts 
Hi Monica,

I was wondering if there was a way to get a print out so I can keep track of Sets, Reps, etc. of each of the 7 workouts.

This is the first ...

Weight Loss Success Story 
Hello Monica,

I have been doing your workouts for only a month now, and I can already tell a big difference. I started my weigh loss program in July ...

Skinny Fat - How to lose body fat 
Hi. My problem is probably not an unusual one but I am yet to find a working solution. Over the last couple of years I have lost a lot of weight, 60 lbs ...

Sculpt Shoulders Without Weight 
How can I work out on my shoulders at home without any dumbells or machinery??

beginner exercises for women 
i need exercises for a beginner female to be able to lose body fat fast and get a sexy bod

ISSA Fitness Therapy Certification vs. Personal Trainer Certifications  Not rated yet
I get emails about becoming a certified trainer a lot so I thought I would write a quick post about why I chose to become an ISSA Certified Fitness Therapist ...

The Stubborn Fat Solution  Not rated yet
Get your free copy of The Stubborn Fat Solution by David Grisaffi author of Firm & Flatten Your Abs. All you need to do is answer 3 quick questions and ...

Can Hula Hoop Workouts Help Me Tone Up?  Not rated yet
I just filmed a fun hula hoop workout this morning just for laughs but don't make the mistake of thinking that this workout is going to help you burn a ...