I have smoked for just over 5 years at about a pack a day, though have been smoke free since May '06. I enjoy recreational cycling and running but am finding my stamina decrease. Is there any way to re-open my lungs?
Is it possible to revitalize your lung capacity after smoking?
You could try an incentive spirometer and do lung exercises. Your lung will heal some over time but never will be perfect again. If you don't have an IS, take a deep "sigh" breath and when you feel like you have as much air as possible in your lungs try to get a little more in and hold it for about 10 seconds and release. Do that as much as you want that will help rebuild your lung capacity.
Reply:I don't think so buddy, nicotine is the most toxic compound there is, the damage it has done to your lungs is unrepairable it really has nothing to do with re-opening your lungs because nicotine scars your lungs which is unrepairable.
Reply:wow! it's been over a year! congratulations man!
i smoke too. i'm having a hard time quitting. but i know i should.
i saw this documentary about smoking.
it said that that things smoking does to your lungs is something you can repair or reverse... you can only slow it down or something...
Monday, May 24, 2010
Why do I get tired so quickly on the elliptical?
I've tried using the elliptical but I can only go for like 5 minutes at a steady pace before my legs start hurting. On the other hand, I can run like 4 miles nonstop on the treadmill and it doesnt hurt. Maybe I should stick to the treadmill, although I heard the elliptical builds up your stamina?
Why do I get tired so quickly on the elliptical?
I think it has something to do with the "locked in stride". When you run you have more freedom to move your legs based on your speed and endurance. You actually end up using lots of fringe muscles that aren't getting overworked.
On the elliptical machine you are not locked into a particular stride and are using only one set of muscles continuously.
Reply:I'm the same way! I can go for what seems like forever on the treadmill and bike, but my legs hurt after a few minutes on the elliptical and I have to stop. Sorry I can't offer much help though.
Reply:take it easy, try to go slower but more often
Did you start recently?
Reply:hope you're replinishing your electrolytes as you exercise..
you can get muscle cramps from NOT keeping your salt and potassium up...Gatorade...
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Why do I get tired so quickly on the elliptical?
I think it has something to do with the "locked in stride". When you run you have more freedom to move your legs based on your speed and endurance. You actually end up using lots of fringe muscles that aren't getting overworked.
On the elliptical machine you are not locked into a particular stride and are using only one set of muscles continuously.
Reply:I'm the same way! I can go for what seems like forever on the treadmill and bike, but my legs hurt after a few minutes on the elliptical and I have to stop. Sorry I can't offer much help though.
Reply:take it easy, try to go slower but more often
Did you start recently?
Reply:hope you're replinishing your electrolytes as you exercise..
you can get muscle cramps from NOT keeping your salt and potassium up...Gatorade...
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Which code of football in Australia is mentally and Physically toughest?
Now think about it in ways of direction of play,stamina,body conditioning etc.You be judge and let me know your thoughts please.
Which code of football in Australia is mentally and Physically toughest?
rugby league is far superior to afl or rugby,they are fitter,stronger,and tackle hard,unlike afl where a push is called a hard tackle ,league players have to be mentally fit as it is a thinking game,lets be honest any other footy code(including gridiron) players are wimps compared to league players,
Reply:Australian Rules (AFL)
The players don't stop running for about 100 min
Reply:I'd say Aussie Rules is the toughest code. It requires players to be the strongest and most fit in any football code in Australia. It requires players to leap high and to run and take hits non-stop, you don't see that in either of the two rugby codes.
Reply:You have directed this question. If you did not have to think about the direction of play and all the other things, as they are biased towards AFL, the question may get a fair answer.
Just answering on mentally and physically tougher would have been better.
Touch/Tag football
Mental. Have to think and find ways to get around opponents without being touched/grabbed. Rating: High.
Physical. Does not have true physical contact. Rating: Very Low.
Soccer (football)
Mental. Cannot hold the ball, so never really in possession, except goalkeeper. Moving ball around field difficult. Rating: Very High.
Physical. Does not have true physical contact, but kicks, elbows, etc (foul play) can do damage. Rating: Low.
Rugby League
Mental. Have to be strong to continue running the ball into opposing players, and tackling them when they run at you. If players are weak minded, they will be scared to run towards the opposing players. Have to pass the ball backwards. Have to stay onside. Have to rely on the person next to you. Rating: Very High.
Physical: Have to tackle players to stop their progress. Have to run back 10 metres to get back onside after most tackles (not on the 6th tackle or when there is an infringement). Rating: Very High.
Rugby Union.
Mental. Same as Rugby League, but with added complexitiy of continue play (not stopping after a tackle) and more kicking and therefore more positional playing. Rating: Very High.
Physical: Have to tackle players to stop their progress. In rucks and mauls you are trying to move all the other players in the ruck or maul forward. Scrums are contested (each side pushed against the other). Have to jump for line outs. Different techniques for Rugby Union then for Rugby League, would say Rugby League is slightly more phsical. Rating: Very High.
AFL.
Mental. Others have said they need to know of the players around them for 360 degrees. This is the same for all football codes, as the opposing players could be behind you, to your side, etc. Have to see if team mates or the goal is within kicking range and sometimes hand ball range. Moving ball around field slightly difficult. Catch ball in the air. Rating: Very High.
Physical. Have to run around field more. Do not really get tackled. Some physical contact, not most of game. Have to jump and catch. Rating: Very High.
Conclusion.
Soccer, Rugby League, Rugby Union, and AFL, all have a very high mental rating. I would say they are on par with each other, just have different aspects to master.
Rugby League, Rugby Union, and AFL all have a very high physical rating. But, Rugby League would have to be the most physical of the three due to the fact of continual tackles, having to run to make the tackles, and then run back to get onside after every tackle.
Therefore, Rugby League would be the code that is most mentally and physically toughest.
Reply:I'd have to say Aussie Rules. The Rugby players are all beefy - but it is body mass for momentum, so when they hit someone in a straight line, they keep moving forward. Aussie Rules players on the other hand are very strong, toned but lithe and aerobically fit. They are all extremely fast, and on top of being quick sprinters, can easily cover between 15 and 20 km during a game (midfielders at least). I would also say it is mentally tougher because you need more awareness. In both rugbys, all your opponents are in front of you, whereas in AFL you need to be aware of more people (18 per side) in 360 degrees in front of much bigger louder crowds.
Reply:OK, my opinion would be Rugby League. I had a lot to do with Parramatta in the early 80's. I know for a lot of the guys how tough it can get.
There is also a lot of body contact in Rugby League than there is with AFL. Personally I feel Rugby League is a much more mental and physical sport.
Reply:Well this may sound sissy but i truly believe it is soccer. When i say this i am thinking of top flight English premier league style. Players for the codes of football in Australia spend no where near as much time of their life training and conditioning their bodies to never tire in a ninety minute game. Tactically soccer is more demanding and players are always on the move creating space and opportunity. Unlike AFL where the ball may be in the forward line and the backs can rest.
Reply:I didn't know they had more than one code.
Which code of football in Australia is mentally and Physically toughest?
rugby league is far superior to afl or rugby,they are fitter,stronger,and tackle hard,unlike afl where a push is called a hard tackle ,league players have to be mentally fit as it is a thinking game,lets be honest any other footy code(including gridiron) players are wimps compared to league players,
Reply:Australian Rules (AFL)
The players don't stop running for about 100 min
Reply:I'd say Aussie Rules is the toughest code. It requires players to be the strongest and most fit in any football code in Australia. It requires players to leap high and to run and take hits non-stop, you don't see that in either of the two rugby codes.
Reply:You have directed this question. If you did not have to think about the direction of play and all the other things, as they are biased towards AFL, the question may get a fair answer.
Just answering on mentally and physically tougher would have been better.
Touch/Tag football
Mental. Have to think and find ways to get around opponents without being touched/grabbed. Rating: High.
Physical. Does not have true physical contact. Rating: Very Low.
Soccer (football)
Mental. Cannot hold the ball, so never really in possession, except goalkeeper. Moving ball around field difficult. Rating: Very High.
Physical. Does not have true physical contact, but kicks, elbows, etc (foul play) can do damage. Rating: Low.
Rugby League
Mental. Have to be strong to continue running the ball into opposing players, and tackling them when they run at you. If players are weak minded, they will be scared to run towards the opposing players. Have to pass the ball backwards. Have to stay onside. Have to rely on the person next to you. Rating: Very High.
Physical: Have to tackle players to stop their progress. Have to run back 10 metres to get back onside after most tackles (not on the 6th tackle or when there is an infringement). Rating: Very High.
Rugby Union.
Mental. Same as Rugby League, but with added complexitiy of continue play (not stopping after a tackle) and more kicking and therefore more positional playing. Rating: Very High.
Physical: Have to tackle players to stop their progress. In rucks and mauls you are trying to move all the other players in the ruck or maul forward. Scrums are contested (each side pushed against the other). Have to jump for line outs. Different techniques for Rugby Union then for Rugby League, would say Rugby League is slightly more phsical. Rating: Very High.
AFL.
Mental. Others have said they need to know of the players around them for 360 degrees. This is the same for all football codes, as the opposing players could be behind you, to your side, etc. Have to see if team mates or the goal is within kicking range and sometimes hand ball range. Moving ball around field slightly difficult. Catch ball in the air. Rating: Very High.
Physical. Have to run around field more. Do not really get tackled. Some physical contact, not most of game. Have to jump and catch. Rating: Very High.
Conclusion.
Soccer, Rugby League, Rugby Union, and AFL, all have a very high mental rating. I would say they are on par with each other, just have different aspects to master.
Rugby League, Rugby Union, and AFL all have a very high physical rating. But, Rugby League would have to be the most physical of the three due to the fact of continual tackles, having to run to make the tackles, and then run back to get onside after every tackle.
Therefore, Rugby League would be the code that is most mentally and physically toughest.
Reply:I'd have to say Aussie Rules. The Rugby players are all beefy - but it is body mass for momentum, so when they hit someone in a straight line, they keep moving forward. Aussie Rules players on the other hand are very strong, toned but lithe and aerobically fit. They are all extremely fast, and on top of being quick sprinters, can easily cover between 15 and 20 km during a game (midfielders at least). I would also say it is mentally tougher because you need more awareness. In both rugbys, all your opponents are in front of you, whereas in AFL you need to be aware of more people (18 per side) in 360 degrees in front of much bigger louder crowds.
Reply:OK, my opinion would be Rugby League. I had a lot to do with Parramatta in the early 80's. I know for a lot of the guys how tough it can get.
There is also a lot of body contact in Rugby League than there is with AFL. Personally I feel Rugby League is a much more mental and physical sport.
Reply:Well this may sound sissy but i truly believe it is soccer. When i say this i am thinking of top flight English premier league style. Players for the codes of football in Australia spend no where near as much time of their life training and conditioning their bodies to never tire in a ninety minute game. Tactically soccer is more demanding and players are always on the move creating space and opportunity. Unlike AFL where the ball may be in the forward line and the backs can rest.
Reply:I didn't know they had more than one code.
What makes hockey players better than other athletes?
Is it the talent? stamina? endurance? good looks(I really can't argue with this one!)? or is it because of the fact that even when pucks hit them in the face, they just stand back up as if their faces aren't sporting gashes and trickling with blood? Whatever you may think, just put 'em all down here!
What makes hockey players better than other athletes?
hockey players are only good in playing hockey... so u cant really say that they are better than other athletes. They are good in what they do and thats great
Reply:They are on ice skates for gosh sakes!
Reply:Its that they are all european and love gliding in circles and not shooting.
Reply:I think that in hockey it is a lot harder then other sports because you are doing it on skates. It takes more balance to be able to take a check when gliding on skates. I also think that hockey builds character and that is what you are refering to when you say they get stand back up after getting hit in the face.
Reply:they are just flat out dead sexy
Reply:try having athletes of other sports play their sport as good as they do on ice. thats the hardest thing about hockey when youre first starting is just being able to skate and then do all the passing, shooting, hitting, etc.
Reply:Imagine other sports doing sprints for 10 - 20 minutes a game while being hit. Throw in the fact that they can get cut, teeth knocked out, get stitched up and get back in the game sometimes with out missing a shift.
Reply:Hockey players have the grace and finesse of basketball and soccer with the grit and determination of the NFL. Alex Ovechkin is a perfect example: Breaks his nose, take six stitches is his lip, and scores 4 goals. Need I say more...
Reply:hockey is played at a higher speed, the players have to think and look and make decisions much faster than in other sport.
skill factor -- played on skates, played on ice, using a stick, the goal is defended, players need to play offence and defence.
the game is always moving, other sports, need a timeout to change players.
Reply:I think it's because they really need balance and coordination to do what they do.
As opposed to football players...
But I think boxers are the best.
Reply:It is simply because there is such a high percentage of Canadians among professional hockey players. Canadians in general outstrip all other people in terms of talent, stamina, endurance (redundant), and good looks.
Reply:Dedication, skill, work ethic and toughness.
You have to play hockey your whole life to be a pro, you don't pick up a stick at age 12 and become pro.
And...
YOU'RE ON ICE DOING IT.
Studies shown that 1 hockey game is more wear and tear than a football game, but hockey plays 82 games a year, football is 16.
Reply:endurance, hockey players play 82 games per season, add to that practices, playoffs, and exhibitions and they are on the ice a lot, not to mention workouts.
Reply:Well they are good at playing hockey. The players of today aren't half as tough as they used to be, especially in the 1970's. I've seen too many lately in the fetal position on the ice after a hit.
Reply:I think the Toughness factor is a big one, it seems to only be matched in Football (maybe) and Boxing/MMA. The difference I think is the fact that you can't play until you learn a completely new skill. Most sports if you can run, you can at least hop on a team somewhere. Hockey you have to learn to balance on centimeter thick steel blades, and zip around a hard frozen surface, all while using a stick to smack around a piece of vulcanized rubber. Its not easy, then add to it the fact that every time you touch that piece of rubber, everybody with a different color jersey wants to kill you. It's tough!
Reply:I am not sure they are better athletes than other sports. They need to learn the skill of skating before taking on the rest of the skills required to be a good hockey player. I think that may make them more talented, but every sport has its good athletes.
What makes hockey players better than other athletes?
hockey players are only good in playing hockey... so u cant really say that they are better than other athletes. They are good in what they do and thats great
Reply:They are on ice skates for gosh sakes!
Reply:Its that they are all european and love gliding in circles and not shooting.
Reply:I think that in hockey it is a lot harder then other sports because you are doing it on skates. It takes more balance to be able to take a check when gliding on skates. I also think that hockey builds character and that is what you are refering to when you say they get stand back up after getting hit in the face.
Reply:they are just flat out dead sexy
Reply:try having athletes of other sports play their sport as good as they do on ice. thats the hardest thing about hockey when youre first starting is just being able to skate and then do all the passing, shooting, hitting, etc.
Reply:Imagine other sports doing sprints for 10 - 20 minutes a game while being hit. Throw in the fact that they can get cut, teeth knocked out, get stitched up and get back in the game sometimes with out missing a shift.
Reply:Hockey players have the grace and finesse of basketball and soccer with the grit and determination of the NFL. Alex Ovechkin is a perfect example: Breaks his nose, take six stitches is his lip, and scores 4 goals. Need I say more...
Reply:hockey is played at a higher speed, the players have to think and look and make decisions much faster than in other sport.
skill factor -- played on skates, played on ice, using a stick, the goal is defended, players need to play offence and defence.
the game is always moving, other sports, need a timeout to change players.
Reply:I think it's because they really need balance and coordination to do what they do.
As opposed to football players...
But I think boxers are the best.
Reply:It is simply because there is such a high percentage of Canadians among professional hockey players. Canadians in general outstrip all other people in terms of talent, stamina, endurance (redundant), and good looks.
Reply:Dedication, skill, work ethic and toughness.
You have to play hockey your whole life to be a pro, you don't pick up a stick at age 12 and become pro.
And...
YOU'RE ON ICE DOING IT.
Studies shown that 1 hockey game is more wear and tear than a football game, but hockey plays 82 games a year, football is 16.
Reply:endurance, hockey players play 82 games per season, add to that practices, playoffs, and exhibitions and they are on the ice a lot, not to mention workouts.
Reply:Well they are good at playing hockey. The players of today aren't half as tough as they used to be, especially in the 1970's. I've seen too many lately in the fetal position on the ice after a hit.
Reply:I think the Toughness factor is a big one, it seems to only be matched in Football (maybe) and Boxing/MMA. The difference I think is the fact that you can't play until you learn a completely new skill. Most sports if you can run, you can at least hop on a team somewhere. Hockey you have to learn to balance on centimeter thick steel blades, and zip around a hard frozen surface, all while using a stick to smack around a piece of vulcanized rubber. Its not easy, then add to it the fact that every time you touch that piece of rubber, everybody with a different color jersey wants to kill you. It's tough!
Reply:I am not sure they are better athletes than other sports. They need to learn the skill of skating before taking on the rest of the skills required to be a good hockey player. I think that may make them more talented, but every sport has its good athletes.
Why is it so hard to get into the porn entertainment industry?
Assuming you have the package for it, what would you have to do to start making films and become a pornstar?
9 1/2 inches, great stamina, athletic build. However, I am opposed to gay porn though. Are there any agencies that don't push the gay porn envelope? I just want straight sex.
Why is it so hard to get into the porn entertainment industry?
if you're in vegas I can get you an audition. I suppose you think it's tough to get into the industry because of where you live, for instance they aren't shooting much porn in Montana and that will never change. If it is your aspiration you may want to consider relocating. I moved to vegas from southern california.. if you wanted to get into porn and can perform it wouldn't be a difficult task in both those areas.
Reply:For the most part, people who view straight porn are straight men. Overall, their major interest area in viewing these films are the women, not the men. For most men who view these films, male actors are simply secondary characters to the ladies.
Those who view gay/bisexual film however, are definitely interested in the male actors. That is why you see this crossing over at times from straight porn to gay/bi porn films. It is where the work is. The chances of getting a job in the industry increases if the male actor is versatile. Some guys who do this are "gay for pay" only; others are bisexual.
Reply:are you well qualified for this
let us contact on a web cam and i well tell you what you have to do
Reply:Move to North Hollywood, CA. Its the porn capital of the USA.
Reply:It depends on the producer's market. Straight market is too over crowded somehow and gay market is opening wide.
9 1/2 inches? OMG. I wish to own it.
Reply:I knew a guy who did some work in the field. He said it is hard because so many males want to work in this field even if the pay for males suck. The second problem is keeping it hard for long periods of time in front of people. Many people can not do it even if they have all the physical qualifications. Also he did mention several directors asked for a bj from the actor (and this is for straight movies!!!)
I think a key component is who you know and what makes you different from other guys.
Reply:im pretty sure its not hard. or maybe ur penis isnt :D
Reply:look at it this way out of thousands of porn actors only two maybe have succeeded and become actors,etc. There's many that have died broke,from disease,drug abuse, been murdered. It's not a business that comes with good benefits, if anything you reap what you sow further down the line. And don't take this wrong, everybody sins but, when you live in a cut throat sewer you reap the rewards as well
Reply:there is sites that you just sign up with and they give you a go ,if your any good they ask you back and the money is fantastic
Reply:start your own website... why work for others?
9 1/2 inches, great stamina, athletic build. However, I am opposed to gay porn though. Are there any agencies that don't push the gay porn envelope? I just want straight sex.
Why is it so hard to get into the porn entertainment industry?
if you're in vegas I can get you an audition. I suppose you think it's tough to get into the industry because of where you live, for instance they aren't shooting much porn in Montana and that will never change. If it is your aspiration you may want to consider relocating. I moved to vegas from southern california.. if you wanted to get into porn and can perform it wouldn't be a difficult task in both those areas.
Reply:For the most part, people who view straight porn are straight men. Overall, their major interest area in viewing these films are the women, not the men. For most men who view these films, male actors are simply secondary characters to the ladies.
Those who view gay/bisexual film however, are definitely interested in the male actors. That is why you see this crossing over at times from straight porn to gay/bi porn films. It is where the work is. The chances of getting a job in the industry increases if the male actor is versatile. Some guys who do this are "gay for pay" only; others are bisexual.
Reply:are you well qualified for this
let us contact on a web cam and i well tell you what you have to do
Reply:Move to North Hollywood, CA. Its the porn capital of the USA.
Reply:It depends on the producer's market. Straight market is too over crowded somehow and gay market is opening wide.
9 1/2 inches? OMG. I wish to own it.
Reply:I knew a guy who did some work in the field. He said it is hard because so many males want to work in this field even if the pay for males suck. The second problem is keeping it hard for long periods of time in front of people. Many people can not do it even if they have all the physical qualifications. Also he did mention several directors asked for a bj from the actor (and this is for straight movies!!!)
I think a key component is who you know and what makes you different from other guys.
Reply:im pretty sure its not hard. or maybe ur penis isnt :D
Reply:look at it this way out of thousands of porn actors only two maybe have succeeded and become actors,etc. There's many that have died broke,from disease,drug abuse, been murdered. It's not a business that comes with good benefits, if anything you reap what you sow further down the line. And don't take this wrong, everybody sins but, when you live in a cut throat sewer you reap the rewards as well
Reply:there is sites that you just sign up with and they give you a go ,if your any good they ask you back and the money is fantastic
Reply:start your own website... why work for others?
A quick and easy way to build up stamina?
I'm returning to dancing after an injury. I broke my ankle sprained it and tore muscle. And I need to get back to where I was before my injury. Thank you!
A quick and easy way to build up stamina?
you've gotten some excellent suggestions. I would only caution you not to rush things. Stamina takes time to build, by it's nature it isn't something you gain "quickly" or "easily".
Reply:when i hyper extended my knee, i went to physical therapy. that might help a bit. also, to strengthen my ankles for hockey, i would take a grocery bag, fill it with canned foods (still in the can... haha), put it on my foot, and do ankle lifts/rolls or w/e. it helped. but... if you do that, start with like... not that many cans or you could do even more damage depending on how healed it is.
try riding on a stationary bike. it doesnt have as much impact on your ankle as running. elipticals are also pretty fun and not as harsh as running. swimming could be an option too (an option i never used... i cant swim lol)
Reply:Any type of cardio would help build stamina, but I prefer swimming.
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A quick and easy way to build up stamina?
you've gotten some excellent suggestions. I would only caution you not to rush things. Stamina takes time to build, by it's nature it isn't something you gain "quickly" or "easily".
Reply:when i hyper extended my knee, i went to physical therapy. that might help a bit. also, to strengthen my ankles for hockey, i would take a grocery bag, fill it with canned foods (still in the can... haha), put it on my foot, and do ankle lifts/rolls or w/e. it helped. but... if you do that, start with like... not that many cans or you could do even more damage depending on how healed it is.
try riding on a stationary bike. it doesnt have as much impact on your ankle as running. elipticals are also pretty fun and not as harsh as running. swimming could be an option too (an option i never used... i cant swim lol)
Reply:Any type of cardio would help build stamina, but I prefer swimming.
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Is the Stamina Silent Magnetic Resistance Crosstrainer Elliptical a good elliptical?
I really want an elliptical, and this one has everything I want it to have and its $250. I was wondering just why is it $250, is it cheaply made is it a good elliptical? Do you have this elliptical, do you like it, whats the pros and cons of it?
Is the Stamina Silent Magnetic Resistance Crosstrainer Elliptical a good elliptical?
i heard from several ppl that have said its pretty swell
Reply:Heck yeah dude, that is a super-sweet elliptical. Snap that elliptical up, toot-sweet.
Is the Stamina Silent Magnetic Resistance Crosstrainer Elliptical a good elliptical?
i heard from several ppl that have said its pretty swell
Reply:Heck yeah dude, that is a super-sweet elliptical. Snap that elliptical up, toot-sweet.
What should I do to improve my stamina?
My average mile time is 6 minutes and 20 seconds.
I play alot of soccer, so I would like to improve this.
I can run alot, but how should I improve? I haven't seen a difference in about a year.
What should I do to improve my stamina?
Pick up Cross-Country/Track
I would prefer Cross-Country because you run miles and miles
Track is different
For me, Stamina was gained very quickly while running CC
Pick it up
Good Luck,
-PR-
Reply:You need five areas flexibility, stretching, Speed of movement, Stride length and rate, movement kinetics which is ground reaction forces, mechanical power, and gait economy.
Reply:To increase your stamina and endurance you need to run longer distances increasing your speed and distance over time.
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I play alot of soccer, so I would like to improve this.
I can run alot, but how should I improve? I haven't seen a difference in about a year.
What should I do to improve my stamina?
Pick up Cross-Country/Track
I would prefer Cross-Country because you run miles and miles
Track is different
For me, Stamina was gained very quickly while running CC
Pick it up
Good Luck,
-PR-
Reply:You need five areas flexibility, stretching, Speed of movement, Stride length and rate, movement kinetics which is ground reaction forces, mechanical power, and gait economy.
Reply:To increase your stamina and endurance you need to run longer distances increasing your speed and distance over time.
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Is there any steroid or medicine which can enhance stamina for running?
hello there, i have a problem,after 20 days i have my physical fitness exam in which there r various events i.e 1500m 100m high %26amp; long jump i dont hv enough time to prepare. is there any way or steroid/medicine that can increase my stamina or is there any steroid/medicine in market (india)by which we could not feel tired or fatiqeness while running.
Is there any steroid or medicine which can enhance stamina for running?
I would not recommend that. I have been running for 8 years now and would recommend the following:
I would strengthen the core: calves, quads, hams, back and abdominal (the "six pack" muscles along with the obleks), chest and arms. But when strengthening these muscles, I would focus more on the muscle endurance not the muscle bulk. For more advice for this, I would consult with a personal trainer. For the running part, I would stay flexible as it helps/contributes to your balance (so do the muscles in your core) but also helps prevent some injuries like pulled muscles and shin splints. Also, I would try to make up a schedule where you can run for X amount of days and try to have a long run. I would start off slowly, running about 2-3 miles per run for the first week and increase my mileage per week. Make sure you have the following: a good diet, hydration, sleep, a good sense on how to take care of your body, and sleep. Good Luck!!!
Reply:There are all kinds of steroids that will make you faster, however 20 days is not nearly long enough to see any results. And of course there is the whole side effect thing. It's not worth it to take years off of your life just to run a little faster.
Reply:there is a drug EPO that will increase endurance but i HIGHLY recommend you do NOT take drugs. the worse case scenario is you don't pass a physical fitness exam. That won't kill you. Drugs WILL!
Reply:please dont resort to that... it is sooooooooo wrong!
Is there any steroid or medicine which can enhance stamina for running?
I would not recommend that. I have been running for 8 years now and would recommend the following:
I would strengthen the core: calves, quads, hams, back and abdominal (the "six pack" muscles along with the obleks), chest and arms. But when strengthening these muscles, I would focus more on the muscle endurance not the muscle bulk. For more advice for this, I would consult with a personal trainer. For the running part, I would stay flexible as it helps/contributes to your balance (so do the muscles in your core) but also helps prevent some injuries like pulled muscles and shin splints. Also, I would try to make up a schedule where you can run for X amount of days and try to have a long run. I would start off slowly, running about 2-3 miles per run for the first week and increase my mileage per week. Make sure you have the following: a good diet, hydration, sleep, a good sense on how to take care of your body, and sleep. Good Luck!!!
Reply:There are all kinds of steroids that will make you faster, however 20 days is not nearly long enough to see any results. And of course there is the whole side effect thing. It's not worth it to take years off of your life just to run a little faster.
Reply:there is a drug EPO that will increase endurance but i HIGHLY recommend you do NOT take drugs. the worse case scenario is you don't pass a physical fitness exam. That won't kill you. Drugs WILL!
Reply:please dont resort to that... it is sooooooooo wrong!
How can i get more faster and gain more stamina??
I will try out for a football team (soccer in u.s.a) im 13 and first i need to gain more stamina and get faster how can i do this??
And if you say train, what type of training??
How can i get more faster and gain more stamina??
ok, well , it depends on your current physical state. I would suggest first and foremost, to go running about an hour and a half a day at least. If you can not run that long, build yourself to up it. Once you can run farther during this period, you will be able also to run faster , thru short spurts. If you want to gain faster spurts, do quick sprints, id say 50-100 yards. What is important, is that you push yourself. Make sure you work out about 3 times a week, and leave about two days, not continuous, so that your body can rest, and your muscles can recuperate. . . In less than a months time, you will notice a big change in your performance..
Reply:pull ups dips and push ups
Reply:Lots of running and swimming (no dog paddle, actual swimming) Next, read a book... "more faster"???
Reply:jogging everyday and up the speed everyday
also cut out junk food and eat lots of carbs
good luck
And if you say train, what type of training??
How can i get more faster and gain more stamina??
ok, well , it depends on your current physical state. I would suggest first and foremost, to go running about an hour and a half a day at least. If you can not run that long, build yourself to up it. Once you can run farther during this period, you will be able also to run faster , thru short spurts. If you want to gain faster spurts, do quick sprints, id say 50-100 yards. What is important, is that you push yourself. Make sure you work out about 3 times a week, and leave about two days, not continuous, so that your body can rest, and your muscles can recuperate. . . In less than a months time, you will notice a big change in your performance..
Reply:pull ups dips and push ups
Reply:Lots of running and swimming (no dog paddle, actual swimming) Next, read a book... "more faster"???
Reply:jogging everyday and up the speed everyday
also cut out junk food and eat lots of carbs
good luck
How can I regain my strength and stamina after 2 emergency surgeries?
Depending on the surgury you had, depends on the amount of time it takes to recouperate. Every surgury is different. However rest, relaxation, exercise, a nutritious diet, physical therapy ( if necessary) and proper use of medications, all will lead to a successful recovery.
How can I regain my strength and stamina after 2 emergency surgeries?
eat carbohydrates and fruit and veg
Reply:What injury did you have? If you're going to the gym, I say you settle with machines or cables. Free weights tends to be too demanding for your joints. To gain stamina, try using the eliptical or the stationary bike. Unlike jogging or treadmills, bikes and elipticals are easier on the knees.
How can I regain my strength and stamina after 2 emergency surgeries?
eat carbohydrates and fruit and veg
Reply:What injury did you have? If you're going to the gym, I say you settle with machines or cables. Free weights tends to be too demanding for your joints. To gain stamina, try using the eliptical or the stationary bike. Unlike jogging or treadmills, bikes and elipticals are easier on the knees.
Where should a person start with exercise if he/she has lost all stamina, flexibility and endurance?
Start with some cardio like walking wether outside or on a treadmill at least 30 minutes 3 times a week. Start at a pace that you feel comfortable. You will increase the work out the more you do it. Look at what you eat as well. You need whole grains and protein. Watch your carb intake as well. Stay away from a lot of sugar and Soda. Drink more water. What you eat can make you feel drained. Start with these few things and when your energy level is higher increase your work out. Also try calorieking.com I found some really good helpful advice on how to eat so I had more energy. I started just walking around the block. In just a month I have worked up to 1 mile 2 times a week and 2 miles once a week. I have changed my eating habits and in just a month I feel so much better and I have a lot more energy. Eventually you can add some exercise that will help with your flexibility. I hope this helps. Just know you are not alone. You can do it!!!!!!!
Where should a person start with exercise if he/she has lost all stamina, flexibility and endurance?
I would say the best place to start would be with stretches and jogging/treadmill then move on from there.
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Where should a person start with exercise if he/she has lost all stamina, flexibility and endurance?
I would say the best place to start would be with stretches and jogging/treadmill then move on from there.
choose roller blades
How and how long to build stamina to stay on elliptical for 30 mins?
so I thought I was cool cuz I ran everyday for 30 mins and walked for 45 ... and I just got on an ellipitcal and couldn't last longer than 3 minutes without having to stop. How can I build my endurance to stay on for 30 mins, and how long will it take?? mind u its not an ellipitcal with a digital screen (cheap university) and so i have no way of tracking myself. let's assume im starting from scratch here.
thanks for any help
21 yo, 135 lbs, 5'5
How and how long to build stamina to stay on elliptical for 30 mins?
well . . . don't pedal as fast/hard as you can and hopefully you will be able to last longer without having to stop . . . if you feel like you need to stop, just slow down, but don't stop
start with the resistance very low (at zero, or as low as it goes) and work for 20 minutes . . . do that for a couple weeks
then you want to start building stamina by doing interval training (alternate every 3 minutes between the lowest resistance [0] and a low-medium resistance [6-8 on a 1-20 scale])
after a couple weeks, try to go for 25 minutes at the lowest resistance . . . then, after about a week, try interval training for 25 minutes
after 2 or 3 weeks, try going for a full 30 minutes . . . then, after a week, try interval training for 30 minutes
as you build more stamina, slowly raise the resistance (for example, in interval training, alternating between 4-6 and 14-16 or 8-10 and 18-20), working back up from 20 to 30 minutes when you significantly raise the resistance level
as you build even more stamina, you will be able to work on the higher resistance levels for longer and longer periods of time
Reply:Wow.. you couldn't stay on for 3 minutes??? I never ran or walked, and the first week I was at the gym I was on it for 20 minutes. The key is not to get off. You can keep track of how long you are on with a clock... you dont need an expensive machine to time you.
You can go slower on the elliptical, that will make it seem not so hard
Reply:The tension is probably up too high. Make it lower to something equivalent to the treadmill.
thanks for any help
21 yo, 135 lbs, 5'5
How and how long to build stamina to stay on elliptical for 30 mins?
well . . . don't pedal as fast/hard as you can and hopefully you will be able to last longer without having to stop . . . if you feel like you need to stop, just slow down, but don't stop
start with the resistance very low (at zero, or as low as it goes) and work for 20 minutes . . . do that for a couple weeks
then you want to start building stamina by doing interval training (alternate every 3 minutes between the lowest resistance [0] and a low-medium resistance [6-8 on a 1-20 scale])
after a couple weeks, try to go for 25 minutes at the lowest resistance . . . then, after about a week, try interval training for 25 minutes
after 2 or 3 weeks, try going for a full 30 minutes . . . then, after a week, try interval training for 30 minutes
as you build more stamina, slowly raise the resistance (for example, in interval training, alternating between 4-6 and 14-16 or 8-10 and 18-20), working back up from 20 to 30 minutes when you significantly raise the resistance level
as you build even more stamina, you will be able to work on the higher resistance levels for longer and longer periods of time
Reply:Wow.. you couldn't stay on for 3 minutes??? I never ran or walked, and the first week I was at the gym I was on it for 20 minutes. The key is not to get off. You can keep track of how long you are on with a clock... you dont need an expensive machine to time you.
You can go slower on the elliptical, that will make it seem not so hard
Reply:The tension is probably up too high. Make it lower to something equivalent to the treadmill.
What can i do to improve my stamina in a Basketball Game?
im a girl and im the point guard on my team and i play for most of the game, i find myself losing stamina quickly and i need some advice that will help me improve my energy and all of that
What can i do to improve my stamina in a Basketball Game?
Well I suggest running a lot to improve your lung capacity and allows you to play longer and have a higher stamina. Also an important tip is to eat foods with a lot of carbs if you know you're going to play the entire game. And get a good amount of sleep. These are all key factors that can affect your stamina in a basketball game. Good luck for you and your team!
Reply:You have to gradually build up your stamina. You have to run and exercise and gradually increase how many minutes you do this. This will help your body get used to physically working for a long period of time
Reply:Don't you have practices? You should have been doing a lot of long distance running before the season in addition to practices. You should still do a two or three mile run once or twice a week in addition to practices. In practice, your team should be doing sprints right? If not, you should be doing about one hour of sprints total a week. Break it up into 4 days, and do 15 minutes of sprints a day. And of course, not all at the same time. Do a sprint or two, then rest. Repeat until you've done 15 minutes of sprints.
All that should increase your stamina greatly after a month.
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What can i do to improve my stamina in a Basketball Game?
Well I suggest running a lot to improve your lung capacity and allows you to play longer and have a higher stamina. Also an important tip is to eat foods with a lot of carbs if you know you're going to play the entire game. And get a good amount of sleep. These are all key factors that can affect your stamina in a basketball game. Good luck for you and your team!
Reply:You have to gradually build up your stamina. You have to run and exercise and gradually increase how many minutes you do this. This will help your body get used to physically working for a long period of time
Reply:Don't you have practices? You should have been doing a lot of long distance running before the season in addition to practices. You should still do a two or three mile run once or twice a week in addition to practices. In practice, your team should be doing sprints right? If not, you should be doing about one hour of sprints total a week. Break it up into 4 days, and do 15 minutes of sprints a day. And of course, not all at the same time. Do a sprint or two, then rest. Repeat until you've done 15 minutes of sprints.
All that should increase your stamina greatly after a month.
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How can I build stamina with injured knees?
I want to get ready for tryouts in a couple months, and will need some serious stamina to keep up, which I take to mean that I should do cardio. Today I went jogging/walking, but my knees are at their worst. I have patella-femural syndrome, which is unbalanced quad size pushing my kneecap which puts strain on the tendon below. Basically, I want to avoid impact or things like walking/jogging/running that would get at that tendon or further unbalance my quads, if possible. Im not sure how cycling will affect me yet, but will find out tomorrow morning. Also, Im not sure how to do water arobics in a way that it will be cardio... from what I know, cardio workouts are judged based on sweating (I cant afford a heard monitor.)
Im NOT looking to lose weight in any way. I just want to have better cardio strength in my heart and lungs for stamina purposes, but cant afford to aggravate my knee since I need that for tryouts, too!
How can I build stamina with injured knees?
You should go to see a physical therapist to work on the strength of your hip/butt/hamstring muscles. The problem with patellofemoral syndrome is that you use your quad too much and the other muscles in your legs not enough. If you are able to correct this then you will not have to worry about your knees hurting.
The pool can be good cardio, whether it is swimming, aerobics type activity, or running in the pool, its all good cardio. You should be doing those exercises that the PT gave you eventhough they are not fun. Strength gains only last 3-4 weeks without continual strength training (meaning you should be doing your exercises once a week). I would also add that having flat feet can be a factor with patellofemoral syndrome. If you havent had your feet examined to determine if they are flat (pronated) then you should b/c then something simple like arch supports can really help.
Reply:Go to a physical therapist. They should tell all you need to know, or you can probably make some appointments.
Reply:Have you thought about physical therapy?
Reply:Try the elliptical machine it defiantly builds cardio and is very low impact on the knees. I think you will find this helps alot.
Reply:swimming would be the way... but it has to be intense
I have knee probs and the row machine doesnt bother me
if you have serious knee probs should you really be going for sports????
Im NOT looking to lose weight in any way. I just want to have better cardio strength in my heart and lungs for stamina purposes, but cant afford to aggravate my knee since I need that for tryouts, too!
How can I build stamina with injured knees?
You should go to see a physical therapist to work on the strength of your hip/butt/hamstring muscles. The problem with patellofemoral syndrome is that you use your quad too much and the other muscles in your legs not enough. If you are able to correct this then you will not have to worry about your knees hurting.
The pool can be good cardio, whether it is swimming, aerobics type activity, or running in the pool, its all good cardio. You should be doing those exercises that the PT gave you eventhough they are not fun. Strength gains only last 3-4 weeks without continual strength training (meaning you should be doing your exercises once a week). I would also add that having flat feet can be a factor with patellofemoral syndrome. If you havent had your feet examined to determine if they are flat (pronated) then you should b/c then something simple like arch supports can really help.
Reply:Go to a physical therapist. They should tell all you need to know, or you can probably make some appointments.
Reply:Have you thought about physical therapy?
Reply:Try the elliptical machine it defiantly builds cardio and is very low impact on the knees. I think you will find this helps alot.
Reply:swimming would be the way... but it has to be intense
I have knee probs and the row machine doesnt bother me
if you have serious knee probs should you really be going for sports????
How can i increase my stamina in bed?
Right now i go for about 35 to 40 min. Is there anything i can do to last for a full hour? serious answers please. Thanks
How can i increase my stamina in bed?
To get my boyfirend to last longer, I sometimes give him head before sex. When he recovers, he's slower on the uptake; a second orgasm takes longer to work up, and a third sometimes longer.
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Reply:You only sleep for 35-40 minutes? I think you should see a doctor about sleep disorders. There must be something WRONG with you.
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Reply:try increasing your stamina first then you will see wonders in bed.. have sufficient sleep and do more workout!
Reply:that would do it for me ,i would be ready for a nap
Reply:35 to40 isn't;t all that bad. I'm sorry i can;t help you , but really that not that bad, there are alot of guys that can't go that long. Good luck to you
Reply:Keeley C has the right idea. If you can stay hard after you *** or get hard again, then the next orgasm takes longer and longer to get to. I usually *** 3 or 4 times during a session. Sometimes the girl likes 20 minutes of tongue before I start. Its always good.
Reply:Practice makes perfect.
Reply:Trying out for the Olympics? Lol. It isn't the length, its the depth that you need to focus on. But if you are running a marathon then pay attention to your diet. Oysters will give you extra staying power. And you need a lean diet of protein and no sugars. Eat this way the day before you think you might have a tryst. It will help you.
Reply:Why are you running in bed? Try running on a track, or down the street. You may find your stamina and endurance will increase. Hell, even one of those new-fangled treadmill machines would be better than running on your bed!!!
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How can i increase my stamina in bed?
To get my boyfirend to last longer, I sometimes give him head before sex. When he recovers, he's slower on the uptake; a second orgasm takes longer to work up, and a third sometimes longer.
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Reply:Anal beads. Every time you start to ***, she will pull only one out. That will stop you. By the time she gets to the last one, when she pullls it out stroke a few more times and you have come the the edge so many times, you will have the best nut you have ever had. Trust me, and by doing this you will not be GAY
Reply:You only sleep for 35-40 minutes? I think you should see a doctor about sleep disorders. There must be something WRONG with you.
Reply:Go to GNC and get some horny goat weed tablets serious thats the name works well enough that even after ejaculation it takes a bit for it to go down. It will make you more aggressive though, maybe a bit edgy, it's great for body building too, increases your testosterone levels.
Reply:try increasing your stamina first then you will see wonders in bed.. have sufficient sleep and do more workout!
Reply:that would do it for me ,i would be ready for a nap
Reply:35 to40 isn't;t all that bad. I'm sorry i can;t help you , but really that not that bad, there are alot of guys that can't go that long. Good luck to you
Reply:Keeley C has the right idea. If you can stay hard after you *** or get hard again, then the next orgasm takes longer and longer to get to. I usually *** 3 or 4 times during a session. Sometimes the girl likes 20 minutes of tongue before I start. Its always good.
Reply:Practice makes perfect.
Reply:Trying out for the Olympics? Lol. It isn't the length, its the depth that you need to focus on. But if you are running a marathon then pay attention to your diet. Oysters will give you extra staying power. And you need a lean diet of protein and no sugars. Eat this way the day before you think you might have a tryst. It will help you.
Reply:Why are you running in bed? Try running on a track, or down the street. You may find your stamina and endurance will increase. Hell, even one of those new-fangled treadmill machines would be better than running on your bed!!!
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If I'm looking to lose weight, how well will this workout plan work?
I have very little stamina at this point. I can run for about three blocks and then I'm tired/winded. I have to catch my breath and then I can go for about a block until I get tired again. I'm planning on running/jogging/walking for about thirty minutes in the morning every other day. As I get more stamina (I will, right?), I'll increase the amount of time and hopefully be running more than walking. I also plan on lifting some small weights at home and doing crunches to replace some of my fat with muscle. I know this won't necessarily make me lose weight but it will make me slimmer won't it? This won't be intense lifting where I'll build huge muscles, just a little since I'm pretty weak. Any suggestions/help/tips?
If I'm looking to lose weight, how well will this workout plan work?
you are on the right track. Keep the idea of crawl, walk, run since stamina is your problem you need to eat a very careful diet, cut out all refined sugar, and you need to do sprints. telephone pole distance is about right. sprint from one to the other and then walk the distance to the next, then sprint again. this will help with your explosive power. also waslk with a pack that has weight, also hills will help. there are infinite things that you can do... email me if you want to know more!!
Reply:You don't need to be out of breath in order to burn fat. You just need to get your heart rate going. You don't burn any more fat if you're blue in the face than if you're really warm and your heart rate is going. Plus, its better to work out 20 mins a day 5 days a week rather than 2 hours twice a week. I wouldn't suggest over doing anything because it will never last. You want to get into the habbit of working out so that you keep it up. Don't make it so fastidious that you get sick of it.
Reply:It's a good plan but you should consider walking at least 5 days a week. You don't have to run. In fact if you much overweight it would be best not to run until you get lighter. Less chance of damaging your knees and hips that way. Walk a little further each day. You should have a goal of walking 2 miles in 30 minutes.
The small weights are a great idea. Muscle burns calories even while you sleep. So more will burn more calories. You've got to count your calories . (Calories consurmed minus calories burned) divided by 3500 = lbs of fat lost or gained for a given time period. There are 3500 calories in a pound of fat. Don't eat less than 1200-1500 calories a day that would be counterproductive. It will slow your metabolism down and you want be getting the nurtrients you need to stay healthy. Spread the same amount of food over 5-6 meals a day instead of 3 .
Reply:sounds like a nice workout plan to me. just remember to stay hydrated. and good luck.
Reply:As a runner, I know how hard it is to get started. Keep up with the running/walking combination and pretty soon you'll be able to run longer and faster. It is frustrating at first, but the results will make up for it. You will definitely get slimmer. I ran about 4 times a week (a mile or a little more) for about 2 months and I lost 15 pounds, without dieting. It's even better that you're going to be lifting weights as well. Good luck!
Reply:It may help but it depends on your diet. See site below for tips on losing weight with diet and exercise plus other things that are overlooked.
Reply:That's a nice plan.
The only advice I can give off the top of my head is be sure to do many reps of the small weights. It won't bulk you up, but it will tone you.
Also, be sure to switch up your routine, so you don't get bored, and it will keep your body working, instead of getting stuck.
Good luck! Drink lots of water!
If I'm looking to lose weight, how well will this workout plan work?
you are on the right track. Keep the idea of crawl, walk, run since stamina is your problem you need to eat a very careful diet, cut out all refined sugar, and you need to do sprints. telephone pole distance is about right. sprint from one to the other and then walk the distance to the next, then sprint again. this will help with your explosive power. also waslk with a pack that has weight, also hills will help. there are infinite things that you can do... email me if you want to know more!!
Reply:You don't need to be out of breath in order to burn fat. You just need to get your heart rate going. You don't burn any more fat if you're blue in the face than if you're really warm and your heart rate is going. Plus, its better to work out 20 mins a day 5 days a week rather than 2 hours twice a week. I wouldn't suggest over doing anything because it will never last. You want to get into the habbit of working out so that you keep it up. Don't make it so fastidious that you get sick of it.
Reply:It's a good plan but you should consider walking at least 5 days a week. You don't have to run. In fact if you much overweight it would be best not to run until you get lighter. Less chance of damaging your knees and hips that way. Walk a little further each day. You should have a goal of walking 2 miles in 30 minutes.
The small weights are a great idea. Muscle burns calories even while you sleep. So more will burn more calories. You've got to count your calories . (Calories consurmed minus calories burned) divided by 3500 = lbs of fat lost or gained for a given time period. There are 3500 calories in a pound of fat. Don't eat less than 1200-1500 calories a day that would be counterproductive. It will slow your metabolism down and you want be getting the nurtrients you need to stay healthy. Spread the same amount of food over 5-6 meals a day instead of 3 .
Reply:sounds like a nice workout plan to me. just remember to stay hydrated. and good luck.
Reply:As a runner, I know how hard it is to get started. Keep up with the running/walking combination and pretty soon you'll be able to run longer and faster. It is frustrating at first, but the results will make up for it. You will definitely get slimmer. I ran about 4 times a week (a mile or a little more) for about 2 months and I lost 15 pounds, without dieting. It's even better that you're going to be lifting weights as well. Good luck!
Reply:It may help but it depends on your diet. See site below for tips on losing weight with diet and exercise plus other things that are overlooked.
Reply:That's a nice plan.
The only advice I can give off the top of my head is be sure to do many reps of the small weights. It won't bulk you up, but it will tone you.
Also, be sure to switch up your routine, so you don't get bored, and it will keep your body working, instead of getting stuck.
Good luck! Drink lots of water!
How can I strengthen my stamina?
I am 35 years old. I got married 2 years back. I could not successfully intercourse with my wife since 1st of my marriage life. When I like to intercourse my wife, she helps me profusely. But my penis do not erect strongly. When I try to insert my penis into her vegina, unfortunately my simians is being out. She feels completely dissatisfied with me. Moreover, after one day unsuccessful intercourse I need another two days to intercourse with her. I am very unhappy about it. Please advice me how to get recovery.
How can I strengthen my stamina?
Meet some Good Psychologist/Hypnotist, because nothing can help you as long as you can take away the negative thinking. I don't know what kind mental strength do you have, but situation like this (as stated by you) can affect any one.
First of all, you will have to prepere your mind, you have make yourself beleive that you can get normal.
Just try to make yourself beleive that you are getting better and better as the time is passing by.
Prepere your brain,
You are feeling better, and better
You are feeling the strength in your mind
You are normal just like any one else
Make yourself beleive it.
Then you can also consult some good docter in your area.
And remember one thing:
Whether it's docter or psychologist, trust him
and tell him every things he asks or some thing you want to tell.
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Reply:Try do regular exercise like jogging or go gym. You seems mentally and physically weak. Maybe you want to get a toy to satisfy your wife for the time being til you recovered.
How can I strengthen my stamina?
Meet some Good Psychologist/Hypnotist, because nothing can help you as long as you can take away the negative thinking. I don't know what kind mental strength do you have, but situation like this (as stated by you) can affect any one.
First of all, you will have to prepere your mind, you have make yourself beleive that you can get normal.
Just try to make yourself beleive that you are getting better and better as the time is passing by.
Prepere your brain,
You are feeling better, and better
You are feeling the strength in your mind
You are normal just like any one else
Make yourself beleive it.
Then you can also consult some good docter in your area.
And remember one thing:
Whether it's docter or psychologist, trust him
and tell him every things he asks or some thing you want to tell.
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Reply:Try do regular exercise like jogging or go gym. You seems mentally and physically weak. Maybe you want to get a toy to satisfy your wife for the time being til you recovered.
I want to increase my stamina, height and lose 70 pounds?
Okay, I'm 15 years old, and I'm 200 pounds and 5'7.
But I want an effective method that isn't just running around mindlessly, because I hear proper training can be more effective than just mere body movement.
And assuming I have the proper diet, how many pounds could I lose up to in a week at a time?
I want to increase my stamina, height and lose 70 pounds?
I don't advise you losing that much weight, it's unhealthy. The only proven way to grow besides naturally is to go through surgery that would take years to recover from. Run hills and do sprints for your stamina. Good Luck!
Reply:No matter how you slice it, diet is a dirty word. It smacks of deprivation and hunger pangs. To overcome the pain, you need a plan.
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But I want an effective method that isn't just running around mindlessly, because I hear proper training can be more effective than just mere body movement.
And assuming I have the proper diet, how many pounds could I lose up to in a week at a time?
I want to increase my stamina, height and lose 70 pounds?
I don't advise you losing that much weight, it's unhealthy. The only proven way to grow besides naturally is to go through surgery that would take years to recover from. Run hills and do sprints for your stamina. Good Luck!
Reply:No matter how you slice it, diet is a dirty word. It smacks of deprivation and hunger pangs. To overcome the pain, you need a plan.
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1. Know Your Weight Loss Goals
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How do I increase my "stamina"?
I ran a race today, and I couldn't run for more than 3 minutes before my legs gave out. I could still job for brief intervals at a time before my legs gave out again.
I am an 18 year old male, 5'4'' and 120lbs. So how would I go about increasing my stamina so I could run for more than 3 minutes without my legs giving out?
How do I increase my "stamina"?
Hey, im a 19yr old male, 5'11. 185ish. I remember back in middle school I had to run a crap load, and my legs would just burn so bad that I'd have to stop. I think with proper stretching and just doing short jogs and building up from there, you would build up your stamina. Try to jog a mile a day for a week to get your body in proper condition.
Reply:what do you mean by "give out?" if you mean your muscles are really sore, you should do some strength training. lunges, heel raises, etc. are you warming up before you run? you should be doing a 5-10 minute warm up slow jog? and you need to stretch.
Reply:alot od long distance running at a faster than jogging pace maybe like 8 miles
Reply:First of all let me explain stamina to you. Stamina is how long you can go for at a certain speed before you have to slow down or stop. So, if you aren't doing the running seriously, all this means is that you need to go slower. But if you do want to do it seriously, you need to do long runs. Long running is the key to improving stamina. You can also do strength training/gym work, but long runs from 5km and up will definitely help you get better.
Reply:I'm a dasher means to say run fast but not too much on breathing style, I can run only 100m-800m, that for dasher.
In my first time running, my leg gave out. But my coach advice me to apply pain killer lotion on it before the race starting. It's a very sunny day, and makes my leg so hot. Yet, it really works!
I suggest, apply a muscle pain lotion to your leg before you run, it will work.
Reply:practice.
Reply:try doing long distance many times like running a 3.2 km 4 times interval at a fast pace maybe do it daily
Reply:go at a slower pace, but increase your times.........next time try 4 or 5 minutes, then 6-8 minutes, etc
Reply:take "channa" regularly, as wel as "banana","gur" also help us to increase the stamina.
good wishes for you
subrata
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I am an 18 year old male, 5'4'' and 120lbs. So how would I go about increasing my stamina so I could run for more than 3 minutes without my legs giving out?
How do I increase my "stamina"?
Hey, im a 19yr old male, 5'11. 185ish. I remember back in middle school I had to run a crap load, and my legs would just burn so bad that I'd have to stop. I think with proper stretching and just doing short jogs and building up from there, you would build up your stamina. Try to jog a mile a day for a week to get your body in proper condition.
Reply:what do you mean by "give out?" if you mean your muscles are really sore, you should do some strength training. lunges, heel raises, etc. are you warming up before you run? you should be doing a 5-10 minute warm up slow jog? and you need to stretch.
Reply:alot od long distance running at a faster than jogging pace maybe like 8 miles
Reply:First of all let me explain stamina to you. Stamina is how long you can go for at a certain speed before you have to slow down or stop. So, if you aren't doing the running seriously, all this means is that you need to go slower. But if you do want to do it seriously, you need to do long runs. Long running is the key to improving stamina. You can also do strength training/gym work, but long runs from 5km and up will definitely help you get better.
Reply:I'm a dasher means to say run fast but not too much on breathing style, I can run only 100m-800m, that for dasher.
In my first time running, my leg gave out. But my coach advice me to apply pain killer lotion on it before the race starting. It's a very sunny day, and makes my leg so hot. Yet, it really works!
I suggest, apply a muscle pain lotion to your leg before you run, it will work.
Reply:practice.
Reply:try doing long distance many times like running a 3.2 km 4 times interval at a fast pace maybe do it daily
Reply:go at a slower pace, but increase your times.........next time try 4 or 5 minutes, then 6-8 minutes, etc
Reply:take "channa" regularly, as wel as "banana","gur" also help us to increase the stamina.
good wishes for you
subrata
choosing ice skates
How do i improve my stamina?
Im running cross country and i want to know how to improve my stamina so i could do better
How do i improve my stamina?
To improve stamina you need to run distance.
You should be running 3 to5 miles 5 or 6 days each week.
One day you run a race so your practice will be 4 or 5 days.
Do a tempo or fartlek run 1 or 2 days, you might do an interval day every other week where you run repeat 800 at your projected race pace with 1 minute rests do 10.
You are trying to race faster so you need to improve stamina and stress endurance, which is why you must do the stress work along with the distance work.
Learn to run relaxed don't tense up your arms and hands.
Breath full, deep breaths, don't gasp or pant, it doesn't matter if you breath in your nose or mouth the air gets to your lungs the same time, and don't worry about counting steps to breath in or out just get the air you need to run.
Reply:I'm in cross country too. And when the season started I could BARELY run 1.5 miles. But what I did is I work hard at the practices and I drank PLENTY of water! Also I run around the neighborhood and I run up hills and since I still can't run 3 miles I ran wat I can and I run till I bascially pass out and I have my parents drive my route and either keep pushing me or take me back home and I'd try that 3 miles again the next day.
Reply:you should eat as more healthy as you can.you can also start running in your area 3 till5 killometers per day so that you will be more healthy and by this way your stamina will upgrade
How do i improve my stamina?
To improve stamina you need to run distance.
You should be running 3 to5 miles 5 or 6 days each week.
One day you run a race so your practice will be 4 or 5 days.
Do a tempo or fartlek run 1 or 2 days, you might do an interval day every other week where you run repeat 800 at your projected race pace with 1 minute rests do 10.
You are trying to race faster so you need to improve stamina and stress endurance, which is why you must do the stress work along with the distance work.
Learn to run relaxed don't tense up your arms and hands.
Breath full, deep breaths, don't gasp or pant, it doesn't matter if you breath in your nose or mouth the air gets to your lungs the same time, and don't worry about counting steps to breath in or out just get the air you need to run.
Reply:I'm in cross country too. And when the season started I could BARELY run 1.5 miles. But what I did is I work hard at the practices and I drank PLENTY of water! Also I run around the neighborhood and I run up hills and since I still can't run 3 miles I ran wat I can and I run till I bascially pass out and I have my parents drive my route and either keep pushing me or take me back home and I'd try that 3 miles again the next day.
Reply:you should eat as more healthy as you can.you can also start running in your area 3 till5 killometers per day so that you will be more healthy and by this way your stamina will upgrade
I want to start working out at home without buying weights? What would you suggest?
I'm playing in sub division basketball league which includes incredible athletes. I need to start adding muscle and increase my stamina. However I don't have the necceasry means to go to a gym. I want to start a fitness plan where i do push ups and all those different exercises and also run as well. How can I do this?
I want to start working out at home without buying weights? What would you suggest?
Start with simple exercises such as push ups, sit ups, leg lifts, and the stretches you do before a game (they help). For conditioning, start running around your neighborhood or at a track (you could even take a basketball and work on dribbling). Don't forget to work on your bball skills... it improves your game and is great conditioning.
Reply:Do not take drugs as suggested by the previous answer, they are illegal and will take a toll on your health. If caught you will be kicked out of sports by the althetic league.
Instead of buying weights you can use milk jugs filled with water. The link below has a complete milk jug workout.
Reply:You can lift weights with big water bottles and the such. Jump-roping also helps.
Reply:take roids...then you'll beef up. Or just eat nothing but high fat protein. that will work too
Reply:Buy LL Cool J's Platinum Workout, it tells you how to train without going to the gym. Good book.
I want to start working out at home without buying weights? What would you suggest?
Start with simple exercises such as push ups, sit ups, leg lifts, and the stretches you do before a game (they help). For conditioning, start running around your neighborhood or at a track (you could even take a basketball and work on dribbling). Don't forget to work on your bball skills... it improves your game and is great conditioning.
Reply:Do not take drugs as suggested by the previous answer, they are illegal and will take a toll on your health. If caught you will be kicked out of sports by the althetic league.
Instead of buying weights you can use milk jugs filled with water. The link below has a complete milk jug workout.
Reply:You can lift weights with big water bottles and the such. Jump-roping also helps.
Reply:take roids...then you'll beef up. Or just eat nothing but high fat protein. that will work too
Reply:Buy LL Cool J's Platinum Workout, it tells you how to train without going to the gym. Good book.
Is it okay to do strength training and speed training at the same time?
I'm doing strength training right now, 6 days a week, but I train different muscles every day so I allow the muscles to rest 48 hours. My question is, can I do sprints just before the strength training or will that interfere with the strength training? Can I combine any power, stamina, or speed program with strength training?
Is it okay to do strength training and speed training at the same time?
Yes you can, but there's a catch. Depending on how long you do the sprints, you may or may not affect your strength training. The problem is not which muscle you use, it is the amount of overall fatigue your body experiences after you complete the sprints and before you start lifting weights. Greater fatigue means you will be unable to lift heavier weights, which will affect your strength gains.
To put it simply, if you want to combine all your workouts, be prepared to see some slower gains than if you separated them. If you have the time, try to give yourself at least a 15-20 minute break, maybe even up to 30 minutes after your sprints to give your body time to recover before your strength session.
Is it okay to do strength training and speed training at the same time?
Yes you can, but there's a catch. Depending on how long you do the sprints, you may or may not affect your strength training. The problem is not which muscle you use, it is the amount of overall fatigue your body experiences after you complete the sprints and before you start lifting weights. Greater fatigue means you will be unable to lift heavier weights, which will affect your strength gains.
To put it simply, if you want to combine all your workouts, be prepared to see some slower gains than if you separated them. If you have the time, try to give yourself at least a 15-20 minute break, maybe even up to 30 minutes after your sprints to give your body time to recover before your strength session.
How can I make my self sronger after breaking all the bones in my legs in a car accident?
I used to be a high school star athlete competing in volleyball, basketball, cheerleading, and track and field. But I was in a horrible car accident about 8 months ago. I broke almost everybone in my legs and have titanium rods in them now. I was going to rehab for a while but the rehap facilites around me are terrible. I need help trying to regain the muscle and stamina I used to have before I have to go back to school for my second senior year. I know that I won't be able to participate in cheerleading or volleyball but I want to be able to return to basketball and track. Can someone help me?
How can I make my self sronger after breaking all the bones in my legs in a car accident?
Digest enough Calcium to build strong bones.
Youre in highschool so youre still young, your bones should recooperate quickly since you're still growing.
I would give your legs time to HEAL before you partake in any strenous activities, youll be putting yourself at risk of re-injuring yourself. Your legs need a break. After they heal, try excersicing in a swimming pool since swimming wont put somuch pressure on your legs the way running/cheerleading, etc would.
Since you're probably losing muscle gain...after your legs heal you should easily build muscle again once you start to use em. I really suggest pool activities! or some type of yoga/pilates maybe.
g'luck and stay determined!
Reply:Keep moving. Keep building your muscles slowly.
Reply:One word: Determination.
Keep excercising, dont give up, keep a positive state of mind always and slowly you will start to see the results.
Dont overdo it though i dont know much about bones but im guessing its another operation if you damage them again.
Good luck
Reply:honey I'm no expert i really don't know how to help you i can tell you to be strong and have faith in yourself i know it's not easy i have a friend who's in the same situation.be strong and fight for your dreams.good luck xxx
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How can I make my self sronger after breaking all the bones in my legs in a car accident?
Digest enough Calcium to build strong bones.
Youre in highschool so youre still young, your bones should recooperate quickly since you're still growing.
I would give your legs time to HEAL before you partake in any strenous activities, youll be putting yourself at risk of re-injuring yourself. Your legs need a break. After they heal, try excersicing in a swimming pool since swimming wont put somuch pressure on your legs the way running/cheerleading, etc would.
Since you're probably losing muscle gain...after your legs heal you should easily build muscle again once you start to use em. I really suggest pool activities! or some type of yoga/pilates maybe.
g'luck and stay determined!
Reply:Keep moving. Keep building your muscles slowly.
Reply:One word: Determination.
Keep excercising, dont give up, keep a positive state of mind always and slowly you will start to see the results.
Dont overdo it though i dont know much about bones but im guessing its another operation if you damage them again.
Good luck
Reply:honey I'm no expert i really don't know how to help you i can tell you to be strong and have faith in yourself i know it's not easy i have a friend who's in the same situation.be strong and fight for your dreams.good luck xxx
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Any suggestions on what to eat right before a hard workout?
I'm trying to lose just a few pounds of body fat and need suggestions on what to eat before a hard cardio workout that would increase my endurance and give me energy and stamina. Also, when should I eat before a hard workout? Within an hour? Half an hour?
Any suggestions on what to eat right before a hard workout?
NOTHING!!
Reply:if you exercise early in the morning, you should probably not eat anything, but if later in the day, a banana is good. eat an hour before exercise.
Reply:I worked with a personal trainer who suggested that I have a small meal 30-60 minutes prior to working out. That meal should consist of a complex carb and lean protein, such as steamed vegetable and grilled chicken. Avoid simple carbs like white bread, sweet fruits and anything with processed sugar. If I had anything containing processed sugar prior to my workout, my trainer could tell because my strength would be down.
Simple carbs will cause your blood sugar to spike up and then drop down low. Sticking with complex carbs and lean protein will give you more stamina, keep your blood sugar level stable and help your body to burn more fat during your workout.
If you have a lot of carbs in your system during your workout, your body will burn the carbs instead of burning body fat. So again, in order to burn body fat, limit your carbs prior to your workout.
Then after your workout another snack containing a complex carb and lean protein, like a good protein bar or shake. My personal trainer also suggested eating 6 small meals per day instead of 3 larger ones. Doing that will increase your metabolism and energy level.
Reply:Body Builders have a high protein meal two hours before going to the gym.
Reply:a smoothie, if you eat anything too heavy you'll feel like throwing up, and if you eat nothing you'll feel like fainting
Reply:something small like a banana or an apple. If you didnt eat anything you wouldnt have any power to do a hard workout. ALso, drink alot of water
Reply:Something small composed of a combination of carbs and just a hair bit of fat or protein about 1-2 hours prior to your work out. I know people who have done atkins and required an egg biscuit prior to working out to avoid low blood sugar headaches. I also know people who eat a small serving of oatmeal (~200 cal) an hour and a half before cardio. Both lost weight.
You risk vomiting if you eat too close to working out.
Reply:Carbs - like pasta.
Title: Re: Protein Or Carbs Before Exercise?
Carbohydrates tend to hold more energy per serving for short-term activity whereas protein is more of a long-term boost. A combination of both is definitely needed, though! :)
.http://www.fitness.com/fitness_exercise/...
Reply:u cant eat before a workout it will make u sick lol just have lots of water and eggs are also good :)
Reply:Exercising early in the morning is ideal. If you're doing this, exercise on an empty stomach (have something to drink before you start) and wait for about 60 minutes after your cardio before you have a healthy breakfast. You're most likely to burn your fat stores this way.
If you're exercising later in the day, some carbs are good about 30-45 mins before you exercise. I always finish off with a protein shake after a heavy lifting session.
Any suggestions on what to eat right before a hard workout?
NOTHING!!
Reply:if you exercise early in the morning, you should probably not eat anything, but if later in the day, a banana is good. eat an hour before exercise.
Reply:I worked with a personal trainer who suggested that I have a small meal 30-60 minutes prior to working out. That meal should consist of a complex carb and lean protein, such as steamed vegetable and grilled chicken. Avoid simple carbs like white bread, sweet fruits and anything with processed sugar. If I had anything containing processed sugar prior to my workout, my trainer could tell because my strength would be down.
Simple carbs will cause your blood sugar to spike up and then drop down low. Sticking with complex carbs and lean protein will give you more stamina, keep your blood sugar level stable and help your body to burn more fat during your workout.
If you have a lot of carbs in your system during your workout, your body will burn the carbs instead of burning body fat. So again, in order to burn body fat, limit your carbs prior to your workout.
Then after your workout another snack containing a complex carb and lean protein, like a good protein bar or shake. My personal trainer also suggested eating 6 small meals per day instead of 3 larger ones. Doing that will increase your metabolism and energy level.
Reply:Body Builders have a high protein meal two hours before going to the gym.
Reply:a smoothie, if you eat anything too heavy you'll feel like throwing up, and if you eat nothing you'll feel like fainting
Reply:something small like a banana or an apple. If you didnt eat anything you wouldnt have any power to do a hard workout. ALso, drink alot of water
Reply:Something small composed of a combination of carbs and just a hair bit of fat or protein about 1-2 hours prior to your work out. I know people who have done atkins and required an egg biscuit prior to working out to avoid low blood sugar headaches. I also know people who eat a small serving of oatmeal (~200 cal) an hour and a half before cardio. Both lost weight.
You risk vomiting if you eat too close to working out.
Reply:Carbs - like pasta.
Title: Re: Protein Or Carbs Before Exercise?
Carbohydrates tend to hold more energy per serving for short-term activity whereas protein is more of a long-term boost. A combination of both is definitely needed, though! :)
.http://www.fitness.com/fitness_exercise/...
Reply:u cant eat before a workout it will make u sick lol just have lots of water and eggs are also good :)
Reply:Exercising early in the morning is ideal. If you're doing this, exercise on an empty stomach (have something to drink before you start) and wait for about 60 minutes after your cardio before you have a healthy breakfast. You're most likely to burn your fat stores this way.
If you're exercising later in the day, some carbs are good about 30-45 mins before you exercise. I always finish off with a protein shake after a heavy lifting session.
How can you make varsity as a freshman in soccer?
I am a freshman and i want to make varsity. I have okay field vision, stamina, ball control. also, im on the short side(5'5") 115 lbs. any tips?
How can you make varsity as a freshman in soccer?
hard work you can doing it i did and im not much big than you im 5'8" 115lbs
Reply:It all depends on what kind of school you are at and what kind of soccer program they have.
Tips: Understand the difference between being enthusiastic about playing and pestering your coach. And be patient!
Reply:it kind of depends if you're going to a school that's in a tough division. My school is in the highest division and i made varsity starting my sophomore year. But if you want to try to make varsity, start running about 2-3 miles a day to increase stamina. Also work on one-timing your shots by having a person pass to you directly and then after that have them pass to you from the side and continue to one-time those shots. All you basically want to learn for the first year is trapping the ball, heading, controlling the ball, and shooting. Don't worry, you'll be fine.
Reply:Unless your skills are at the level of the top players in your state, then the chances of you starting are slim. Just stick to jv and showcase your stuff there for now.
Reply:well usually there is no freshman in varsity ...its mainly seniors nd juniors that are playing there...most likely you'll make jv varsity or the freshmen team...dont sweat it... just try ur best nd have fun.... maybe later on you'll make varsity
Good Luck
How can you make varsity as a freshman in soccer?
hard work you can doing it i did and im not much big than you im 5'8" 115lbs
Reply:It all depends on what kind of school you are at and what kind of soccer program they have.
Tips: Understand the difference between being enthusiastic about playing and pestering your coach. And be patient!
Reply:it kind of depends if you're going to a school that's in a tough division. My school is in the highest division and i made varsity starting my sophomore year. But if you want to try to make varsity, start running about 2-3 miles a day to increase stamina. Also work on one-timing your shots by having a person pass to you directly and then after that have them pass to you from the side and continue to one-time those shots. All you basically want to learn for the first year is trapping the ball, heading, controlling the ball, and shooting. Don't worry, you'll be fine.
Reply:Unless your skills are at the level of the top players in your state, then the chances of you starting are slim. Just stick to jv and showcase your stuff there for now.
Reply:well usually there is no freshman in varsity ...its mainly seniors nd juniors that are playing there...most likely you'll make jv varsity or the freshmen team...dont sweat it... just try ur best nd have fun.... maybe later on you'll make varsity
Good Luck
What is an appropriate age to start weight pull training for my pitbull?
he's still a 5 month puppy right now but i wanted to know the best age to start training him to build up his muscle and stamina.
What is an appropriate age to start weight pull training for my pitbull?
1. Don't start any jumping activities (for agility for instance) or weight pulling activities (for your sport) until the growth plates have closed. As a general rule of thumb, that is at about 1 year of age for the majority of dogs. To be sure, you could go to a vet for a checkup and have x-rays done to confirm.
2. You'll want to get your dog on a performance dog food (high protein: 40%, high fat: 20%) but NOT while they're still a puppy and growing. So absolutely nothing like this before 8-9 months.
3. There is a lot of conditioning and preparation you can do before actually getting into actual weight training though. Here are some ideas:
--Get your dog jazzed about getting into his pulling harness. Develop a routine (physical and verbal). "Are you ready? Are you ready? Are you ready?". Put the harness on and get excited and treat. Your dog, even as a puppy starts to associate the harness with "good times--times to get excited and get revved up!".
--There are a lot of physical things you can do that don't involve pulling weights. Walking is mandatory. Swimming is a great form of cross-training. Get used to warming your dog up (like a great athlete). Make obedience as much of a workout as possible (put two people 40 yards apart and take turns calling your dog and then treating so your dog is sprinting from one person to another). Interval training (slow jog, sprinting, slow job, sprinting) is a good form of cross-training.
--Work on building your dog's drive. You want a high drive dog to be successful at performance sports. Find out what motivates him the most (from low value to high value treats, is it food or toys?). Race him to a toy. Always end any training session with you on a high note and a treat, give him a chance to experience lots of success--all of these things help build drive.
--Work on focus. There will be a lot of distraction at some weight pulls...other dogs barking, people calling out encouragement or the dog's name. A dog that is easily distracted will lose out. You can do lots of things: the doggie zen game (check out Shirley Chong's website at www.shirleychong.com). Use rope toys to work at tugging games. Get your dog into a sit-stay or down-stay and then proof it (by providing distractions...food by the side, a friend tossing a ball) and make sure your dog is focused just on you.
--Work on building muscles. No, not by pulling weights. Ball work (go to www.cleanrun.com), where you put the dog on a ball and then you provide resistance against one muscle or another. It provides the begining of muscle development without stressing the skeletal structure of a growing puppy.
--Read up. Get Chris Zink's new book on performance dogs. She what she says about diet, development, and training.
--Take your dog to a weight pull or two to socialize him, get him used to the environment. In fact, socialization is critical for success at these things. If your dog is distracted or stressed by lots of strange dogs that it won't perform well at the weight pull. So it's critical for you to work on manners and comfort level around other dogs otherwise your dog won't be able to compete.
But do NOT hook up some weights or a wagon to your puppy and ask him to pull. You'll learn bad technique, he'll run the risk of hurting himself and it won't help in any way. And do NOT get into supplements or additives right now. You run the risk of a dog building his muscles faster than his skeletal structure develops which leads to injuries.
Finally, for those who posted that this is about dog fighting...that's a very uninformed response. Weight pulls are both a formal and informal sport. Pit bulls compete in this a lot (though the best results I've seen came from an Irish Wolfhound and some Malamutes in terms of total weight and the best proportional results--weight to size--were done by terriers and a beagle). There are formal organizations for this that are legitimate. It's a dog performance activity just like agility, rally-o, flyball, fieldwork, earthdog, or herding. It helps give a pet dog a job, provides focus and mental stimulation.
Reply:I would think when he's done growing.. weight training is hard on growing bones.. if you do it now while he's still growing, you could set him up for joint and orthopedic problems later.
Encourage healthy exercize, playing fetch, running, etc to keep him fit in the meantime. If you have access to a lake or pool.. swimming is a good exercize that doesnt put stress on joints.
You could probably start with small weights in a few months, to start him on training, but I wouldnt work on bulking up his muscles until he's done growing.
Reply:why does your dog need weight pulling? That must be for fighting, which is absolutely inhumane.
Reply:you dont need to do this at all, just play and swim and fetch jog with your dog, feed a very well balanced diet and he will be big and strong, weight training is not necessary, unless you are planning on fighting him and if you are you are a worthlerss piece of puke
Reply:Weight pulling does not equal dog fighting to those of you who think that. I would wait until your dog is fully developed. You don't know want him tearing anything or hurting himself. I own a lab/pit mix and would love to do this with her. It is a great way to bond with your dog, and they have unbelievable strength, also it is great socialization. I would talk to your vet and go with what they say. Good Luck!
Reply:NOW! I have two pits you should start out small with puppys though but you should start when he's young because when there older they dont understand what you want them to do.
Reply:you guys are dumb. weight pulling is good for pits.
shows they are good dogs. and they enjoy it. no its not for fighting.
-i heard 6 months is good for LIGHT weight
then a 1year to 1 1/2 for HEAVY.
What is an appropriate age to start weight pull training for my pitbull?
1. Don't start any jumping activities (for agility for instance) or weight pulling activities (for your sport) until the growth plates have closed. As a general rule of thumb, that is at about 1 year of age for the majority of dogs. To be sure, you could go to a vet for a checkup and have x-rays done to confirm.
2. You'll want to get your dog on a performance dog food (high protein: 40%, high fat: 20%) but NOT while they're still a puppy and growing. So absolutely nothing like this before 8-9 months.
3. There is a lot of conditioning and preparation you can do before actually getting into actual weight training though. Here are some ideas:
--Get your dog jazzed about getting into his pulling harness. Develop a routine (physical and verbal). "Are you ready? Are you ready? Are you ready?". Put the harness on and get excited and treat. Your dog, even as a puppy starts to associate the harness with "good times--times to get excited and get revved up!".
--There are a lot of physical things you can do that don't involve pulling weights. Walking is mandatory. Swimming is a great form of cross-training. Get used to warming your dog up (like a great athlete). Make obedience as much of a workout as possible (put two people 40 yards apart and take turns calling your dog and then treating so your dog is sprinting from one person to another). Interval training (slow jog, sprinting, slow job, sprinting) is a good form of cross-training.
--Work on building your dog's drive. You want a high drive dog to be successful at performance sports. Find out what motivates him the most (from low value to high value treats, is it food or toys?). Race him to a toy. Always end any training session with you on a high note and a treat, give him a chance to experience lots of success--all of these things help build drive.
--Work on focus. There will be a lot of distraction at some weight pulls...other dogs barking, people calling out encouragement or the dog's name. A dog that is easily distracted will lose out. You can do lots of things: the doggie zen game (check out Shirley Chong's website at www.shirleychong.com). Use rope toys to work at tugging games. Get your dog into a sit-stay or down-stay and then proof it (by providing distractions...food by the side, a friend tossing a ball) and make sure your dog is focused just on you.
--Work on building muscles. No, not by pulling weights. Ball work (go to www.cleanrun.com), where you put the dog on a ball and then you provide resistance against one muscle or another. It provides the begining of muscle development without stressing the skeletal structure of a growing puppy.
--Read up. Get Chris Zink's new book on performance dogs. She what she says about diet, development, and training.
--Take your dog to a weight pull or two to socialize him, get him used to the environment. In fact, socialization is critical for success at these things. If your dog is distracted or stressed by lots of strange dogs that it won't perform well at the weight pull. So it's critical for you to work on manners and comfort level around other dogs otherwise your dog won't be able to compete.
But do NOT hook up some weights or a wagon to your puppy and ask him to pull. You'll learn bad technique, he'll run the risk of hurting himself and it won't help in any way. And do NOT get into supplements or additives right now. You run the risk of a dog building his muscles faster than his skeletal structure develops which leads to injuries.
Finally, for those who posted that this is about dog fighting...that's a very uninformed response. Weight pulls are both a formal and informal sport. Pit bulls compete in this a lot (though the best results I've seen came from an Irish Wolfhound and some Malamutes in terms of total weight and the best proportional results--weight to size--were done by terriers and a beagle). There are formal organizations for this that are legitimate. It's a dog performance activity just like agility, rally-o, flyball, fieldwork, earthdog, or herding. It helps give a pet dog a job, provides focus and mental stimulation.
Reply:I would think when he's done growing.. weight training is hard on growing bones.. if you do it now while he's still growing, you could set him up for joint and orthopedic problems later.
Encourage healthy exercize, playing fetch, running, etc to keep him fit in the meantime. If you have access to a lake or pool.. swimming is a good exercize that doesnt put stress on joints.
You could probably start with small weights in a few months, to start him on training, but I wouldnt work on bulking up his muscles until he's done growing.
Reply:why does your dog need weight pulling? That must be for fighting, which is absolutely inhumane.
Reply:you dont need to do this at all, just play and swim and fetch jog with your dog, feed a very well balanced diet and he will be big and strong, weight training is not necessary, unless you are planning on fighting him and if you are you are a worthlerss piece of puke
Reply:Weight pulling does not equal dog fighting to those of you who think that. I would wait until your dog is fully developed. You don't know want him tearing anything or hurting himself. I own a lab/pit mix and would love to do this with her. It is a great way to bond with your dog, and they have unbelievable strength, also it is great socialization. I would talk to your vet and go with what they say. Good Luck!
Reply:NOW! I have two pits you should start out small with puppys though but you should start when he's young because when there older they dont understand what you want them to do.
Reply:you guys are dumb. weight pulling is good for pits.
shows they are good dogs. and they enjoy it. no its not for fighting.
-i heard 6 months is good for LIGHT weight
then a 1year to 1 1/2 for HEAVY.
I want to lose 10 lbs and have not ran in years. I want to start jogging. How long should I run for to start?
I just want to lose a couple of pounds and get some sort of stamina back before I start going to a gym and start an exercising regimen. Or maybe someone can add an excersice I can do with some free weights at home.
I want to lose 10 lbs and have not ran in years. I want to start jogging. How long should I run for to start?
Start by walking at a good pace. Then go running for 100 yds then walk 100 yds and alternate for a while. Once you feel fitter start running at a fairly slow pace and see how far you can go. Once you can run a mile up the pace a bit. You may well become addicted to running as it can give you a natural high. The most important thing, particularly in the early stages of a fitness regime is not to overdo it. Yes - you have to push yourself a little sometimes but more people give up excercise because they overstrain themselves. If you have free weights at home do plenty of repetitions with light weights. Good luck!!!!
Reply:start at a slow pace...for a short distance..then gradually increase...!!!
Reply:just go slow is key. you may just want to start going up and down the street once or around the block and then increase from there.
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I want to lose 10 lbs and have not ran in years. I want to start jogging. How long should I run for to start?
Start by walking at a good pace. Then go running for 100 yds then walk 100 yds and alternate for a while. Once you feel fitter start running at a fairly slow pace and see how far you can go. Once you can run a mile up the pace a bit. You may well become addicted to running as it can give you a natural high. The most important thing, particularly in the early stages of a fitness regime is not to overdo it. Yes - you have to push yourself a little sometimes but more people give up excercise because they overstrain themselves. If you have free weights at home do plenty of repetitions with light weights. Good luck!!!!
Reply:start at a slow pace...for a short distance..then gradually increase...!!!
Reply:just go slow is key. you may just want to start going up and down the street once or around the block and then increase from there.
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How quickly can running get someone in shape?
I've recently started running 2 miles 3 times a week (i have sports practices/ games 3 times a week as well). I wanted to know how quickly this can get me in shape. Basically, I'm not overweight, but I'm not very toned either. I'm 16 and about 5'2" and 125 lbs. Weight loss doesn't really matter to me, but slimming down and toning up does haha. Plus, I'm trying to get more stamina for a big tournament that is coming up in about a month. I have no idea how quickly one can gain results from running, so if someone knows/ has experienced this, please let me know :) thanks!
Oh, and if there is anything else that you think would be beneficial for reaching my goal, please feel free to tell me!
How quickly can running get someone in shape?
a combination of cardio (running), a good diet (what you eat) and bulk (working out) are needed. just running will help you, yes.. but with a good diet, and with working out,... you'll have better results.
Reply:Yes, running will give you results quickly. I use to run about 15 miles per week and saw the little bit of fat disappear off my stomach. It took about a few months to see good results. I've just started this routine again, running 3 miles a day. Just stick with it, I know it sucks:) Good luck
Oh, and if there is anything else that you think would be beneficial for reaching my goal, please feel free to tell me!
How quickly can running get someone in shape?
a combination of cardio (running), a good diet (what you eat) and bulk (working out) are needed. just running will help you, yes.. but with a good diet, and with working out,... you'll have better results.
Reply:Yes, running will give you results quickly. I use to run about 15 miles per week and saw the little bit of fat disappear off my stomach. It took about a few months to see good results. I've just started this routine again, running 3 miles a day. Just stick with it, I know it sucks:) Good luck
What is a good way to keep you motivated to stick to eating healthly?
I'm fourteen and I want to feel good about myself for once and not be depressed.
The problem is I just can't help snaking on chocolate, cookies or biscuits at least once every day. I seem to have 0 will power and it's beginning to bug me.
And no, I won't listen to people who say I'm to young, because I'm not, and anyway I'm also doing this for my strength and stamina.
If I can't be amazingly gorgeous, why not be stronger than the average girl?
What is a good way to keep you motivated to stick to eating healthly?
Keep a food diary. If your anything like me if I eat something bad I don't wanna have to "admit it" by putting in down on paper so I don't eat anything bad to begin with. Kinda weird... I know... but it works for me!
Reply:your same as me im 14 too and feel the same the way is with me what iev tried is removing all junk food from the house and when u see it at school think of disgusting things you hate and where ever you see junk food think of awful things it does help and do a lot of exercise get your friends to exercise with you too its fun
good luck!
xxx
Reply:I think the best way is to have a friend or family member to go on the diet with you. Talking honestly and friendly competition with your friend will give you strength.
Reply:you could always try the sugar-free stuff!
Reply:keep u motivated is a picture of u now and a picture of an over weight woman ,think that if you keep eating that way u will and I'm dead serious u will look like. 3 years from now thats what my best friend did and she about 350 now
Reply:I've been thinking about eating healthy, and actually healthiness is beautiful, so the healthier you are the more beautiful you will be. You will be killing two birds with one stone, good luck
Reply:Sorry Honey but that's the million dollar question we would all have super body's if we know how to stop eating the things we like so much try not to get down over it it will just make you want to eat more goodies
Reply:its hard. but think of those jeans you can fit in. get a friend to help you or your mum.
Reply:Take a peek at your flabby belly - that's a good motivating factor. Or go to a beach where you'll find loads of bronzed, tanned, slim girls. Motivating too..........
Reply:Most people snack becuse they are bored so when you want to snack find something else to do, and it helps if the some thing keeps your hands busy.
Reply:don't worry about it yet you r only young
Reply:So, here's the thing: you can start to feel good about yourself by accepting yourself. Focus on your good qualities and what a difference you make in the lives of your family, friends, etc...
One way to focus on eating healthy is to remove every food item from your house that isn't healthy. Toss out the junk. You can't eat junk food if it isn't there. Don't buy it, either! Ask your parent(s) to ONLY buy healthy food. Snack on fruits / veggies (grapes, carrots, celery, nuts, raisins, apples, oranges, etc...) Take responsibility for what you put in your mouth / body. I stopped eating red meat for almost 8 years. I've not had coffee in three years. How did I do that? I told myself these things would be bad for me and I simply stopped buying / eating them. If I can do it, so can you!
Only buy natural, ORGANIC foods. Look for this section in your local grocery store, or find a "Whole Foods" or "Trader Joe's" market in your area, or other local organic store.
Exercise 2 - 3 times a week. Nothing TOO demanding...just walk. Check with your Doctor before beginning any diet / exercise program.
Notice your body. What are you eating / doing when you feel good? Great? Sluggish? Start eating / doing more of the things that make you feel great and stop eating / doing the things that make you feel bad.
You can change how you feel...if you want to.
I wish you Peace.
Reply:I had a similar problem, but had gained a lot of weight due to a medication I had to take. I taped my least favorite pictures of myself to the fridge, the snack cupboard and right on the cookie, candy and snackies packages. It really helped discourage me from eating what I didn't want to and choosing better snacks. Plus, I devised myself a system where I could only earn a snackie (i.e. taking a 30 minute walk, using my weights for a certain number of reps) BTW, I lost weight, turned body fat into muscle and feel a lot better about myself.
Reply:Just start excercising. That should get you less and less wanting to eat junk food. If you lounge around you'll tend to eat more and more junk food because your body'll want it.
Reply:buy a pic of a celeb u want 2 be like and everytime you tuck into a chocolate bar look at the celeb. that shud put u off
Reply:EATING A HEALTHY DIET WILL NOT MAKE YOU STRONGER
Reply:Chocolate is heavenly... mmm, no, I do not have to resist because I can eat it if I balkance my food-habbits over the week.
I like to enjoy good things too and I really adore party-time and BBQ, but I keep a healthy balance by looking at myself in the mirror and saying 'do you feel great? do you feel awesome?'
Just find a way to motivate yourself but do not over-react... too healthy is not always healthy for your mood and mindset.
Enjoy life, there is only one!
Reply:imagine the heaviest person you have ever seen... and then picture yourself looking that way.
really works...
Reply:The thought that I will die if I don't eat properly is working for me. . .
Reply:You need to have a fat bank balance.Now because there is more awareness about healthy eating merchants and enterpreneers are profiting from this trend.The healthier foods are now sold in a special health food store and are more expensive than ordinary foods you buy in a supermarket.
However fresh fruits prices are not so bad yet.You could substitute your sweet and choc habit with some sweet tasting fruit and also eat more salads.Since you like the taste of sweet things try cooking your foods with a sweetish flavour.,make a sweet-sauce?Sweet salad dressing on your salad.For example try a Chinese sweet n sour recipe......
Reply:Well I see your problem, I'm the same way! and I'm only a teenager. I would say to try to set goals for yourself. If you want to be beautiful then you can't do that with out clothes, right? So try to keep thinking of what a bea-utiful wadrobe you could have!! and try to keep all that other stuff outta the house. And Exercise and eat right
Good luck!
Reply:You could a picture of a fat person on your refrigerator..Like Artie Lange!
Reply:This works for me: print out a picture of a model and tape it to your closet.
Then, every morning you get dressed, you can see it and think "I want to look like her"
Also, having one cookie isnt bad at all.
It's bad if you have an excessive amount (like 3 or 4 every day)
Just try reducing the portion and buy low fat ones.
And try eating before 6 pm.
Drink only water, ocassionally you can have soda.
My problem was starbucks. I would have a caramel frap WITH wipped cream like 2-3 times a week and I gained a LOT of weight.
That was last summer, after that I tried reducing it to once a month and after that it was once every couple of months.
I just had one today; the first one in about 3 months.
This is good because it's like rewarding yourself.
hope this helped
* and dont feel depressed.
Reply:You need a strategy not will power. Fighting with yourself creates stress making you eat more. If you do a yahoo search for "weight loss strategies" they give you over 4 million sites. The first (#1) site on that list is the below site. If people learned this when they were young (around 10) then Americans would not be so fat.
You have to re-learn how to eat so it takes a few minutes to read the info. One thing is to find healthy foods that YOU love and CRAVE to eat. Maybe dried figs, raisins, cured olives like in displays, cashews and raisins etc. Also site tells most effective type of exercise to make you thin and strong.
http://www.phifoundation.org
Reply:Thin does not equal amazingly gorgeous. Healthy does. What you need most of all is regular exercise, not diets. It will make you feel better in so many ways. Join a dance class, take up aerobics, run up and down the stairs, ride your bike, run with a friend, skip in your garden... Do something every day if you can. You'll feel soooooo much better, I promise!
Reply:just say i don't wanna be fat i don't wanna be fat
Reply:i know how you feel, i'm 16 and have just changed my diet- given up crisps and cut down on chocolate but i feel alot better and now i don't get bloated around my period for the first time. If its cravings your worried about then watch "paul mkenna will make you thin" on sky 3 on mondays at 8 he gives some great tips on stopping cravings.
It seems to me like your snacking is down to one or both of 2 things- boredom or comfort eating so try and keep busy and if you really have to snack why not have fruit im loving melon at the moment
hope ive helped
Reply:keep yourself busy join a sports team, (ex. track) shot put, discus are good I've seen some really small girls throw very well, if sports aren't for you, go outside, go to a park, bring a book, or just enjoy walking around only when things to eat are in front of you are they tempting. so go thru your house and get rid of the things you don't want to eat
Reply:i no what you mean but don't worry you can eat one snack a day if needed just exercise more and just think about how happy you'll be if you get in shape like you want and also the more over wight you are the greater health risks you have and if your over wight you have a risk of dieing early
good luck
The problem is I just can't help snaking on chocolate, cookies or biscuits at least once every day. I seem to have 0 will power and it's beginning to bug me.
And no, I won't listen to people who say I'm to young, because I'm not, and anyway I'm also doing this for my strength and stamina.
If I can't be amazingly gorgeous, why not be stronger than the average girl?
What is a good way to keep you motivated to stick to eating healthly?
Keep a food diary. If your anything like me if I eat something bad I don't wanna have to "admit it" by putting in down on paper so I don't eat anything bad to begin with. Kinda weird... I know... but it works for me!
Reply:your same as me im 14 too and feel the same the way is with me what iev tried is removing all junk food from the house and when u see it at school think of disgusting things you hate and where ever you see junk food think of awful things it does help and do a lot of exercise get your friends to exercise with you too its fun
good luck!
xxx
Reply:I think the best way is to have a friend or family member to go on the diet with you. Talking honestly and friendly competition with your friend will give you strength.
Reply:you could always try the sugar-free stuff!
Reply:keep u motivated is a picture of u now and a picture of an over weight woman ,think that if you keep eating that way u will and I'm dead serious u will look like. 3 years from now thats what my best friend did and she about 350 now
Reply:I've been thinking about eating healthy, and actually healthiness is beautiful, so the healthier you are the more beautiful you will be. You will be killing two birds with one stone, good luck
Reply:Sorry Honey but that's the million dollar question we would all have super body's if we know how to stop eating the things we like so much try not to get down over it it will just make you want to eat more goodies
Reply:its hard. but think of those jeans you can fit in. get a friend to help you or your mum.
Reply:Take a peek at your flabby belly - that's a good motivating factor. Or go to a beach where you'll find loads of bronzed, tanned, slim girls. Motivating too..........
Reply:Most people snack becuse they are bored so when you want to snack find something else to do, and it helps if the some thing keeps your hands busy.
Reply:don't worry about it yet you r only young
Reply:So, here's the thing: you can start to feel good about yourself by accepting yourself. Focus on your good qualities and what a difference you make in the lives of your family, friends, etc...
One way to focus on eating healthy is to remove every food item from your house that isn't healthy. Toss out the junk. You can't eat junk food if it isn't there. Don't buy it, either! Ask your parent(s) to ONLY buy healthy food. Snack on fruits / veggies (grapes, carrots, celery, nuts, raisins, apples, oranges, etc...) Take responsibility for what you put in your mouth / body. I stopped eating red meat for almost 8 years. I've not had coffee in three years. How did I do that? I told myself these things would be bad for me and I simply stopped buying / eating them. If I can do it, so can you!
Only buy natural, ORGANIC foods. Look for this section in your local grocery store, or find a "Whole Foods" or "Trader Joe's" market in your area, or other local organic store.
Exercise 2 - 3 times a week. Nothing TOO demanding...just walk. Check with your Doctor before beginning any diet / exercise program.
Notice your body. What are you eating / doing when you feel good? Great? Sluggish? Start eating / doing more of the things that make you feel great and stop eating / doing the things that make you feel bad.
You can change how you feel...if you want to.
I wish you Peace.
Reply:I had a similar problem, but had gained a lot of weight due to a medication I had to take. I taped my least favorite pictures of myself to the fridge, the snack cupboard and right on the cookie, candy and snackies packages. It really helped discourage me from eating what I didn't want to and choosing better snacks. Plus, I devised myself a system where I could only earn a snackie (i.e. taking a 30 minute walk, using my weights for a certain number of reps) BTW, I lost weight, turned body fat into muscle and feel a lot better about myself.
Reply:Just start excercising. That should get you less and less wanting to eat junk food. If you lounge around you'll tend to eat more and more junk food because your body'll want it.
Reply:buy a pic of a celeb u want 2 be like and everytime you tuck into a chocolate bar look at the celeb. that shud put u off
Reply:EATING A HEALTHY DIET WILL NOT MAKE YOU STRONGER
Reply:Chocolate is heavenly... mmm, no, I do not have to resist because I can eat it if I balkance my food-habbits over the week.
I like to enjoy good things too and I really adore party-time and BBQ, but I keep a healthy balance by looking at myself in the mirror and saying 'do you feel great? do you feel awesome?'
Just find a way to motivate yourself but do not over-react... too healthy is not always healthy for your mood and mindset.
Enjoy life, there is only one!
Reply:imagine the heaviest person you have ever seen... and then picture yourself looking that way.
really works...
Reply:The thought that I will die if I don't eat properly is working for me. . .
Reply:You need to have a fat bank balance.Now because there is more awareness about healthy eating merchants and enterpreneers are profiting from this trend.The healthier foods are now sold in a special health food store and are more expensive than ordinary foods you buy in a supermarket.
However fresh fruits prices are not so bad yet.You could substitute your sweet and choc habit with some sweet tasting fruit and also eat more salads.Since you like the taste of sweet things try cooking your foods with a sweetish flavour.,make a sweet-sauce?Sweet salad dressing on your salad.For example try a Chinese sweet n sour recipe......
Reply:Well I see your problem, I'm the same way! and I'm only a teenager. I would say to try to set goals for yourself. If you want to be beautiful then you can't do that with out clothes, right? So try to keep thinking of what a bea-utiful wadrobe you could have!! and try to keep all that other stuff outta the house. And Exercise and eat right
Good luck!
Reply:You could a picture of a fat person on your refrigerator..Like Artie Lange!
Reply:This works for me: print out a picture of a model and tape it to your closet.
Then, every morning you get dressed, you can see it and think "I want to look like her"
Also, having one cookie isnt bad at all.
It's bad if you have an excessive amount (like 3 or 4 every day)
Just try reducing the portion and buy low fat ones.
And try eating before 6 pm.
Drink only water, ocassionally you can have soda.
My problem was starbucks. I would have a caramel frap WITH wipped cream like 2-3 times a week and I gained a LOT of weight.
That was last summer, after that I tried reducing it to once a month and after that it was once every couple of months.
I just had one today; the first one in about 3 months.
This is good because it's like rewarding yourself.
hope this helped
* and dont feel depressed.
Reply:You need a strategy not will power. Fighting with yourself creates stress making you eat more. If you do a yahoo search for "weight loss strategies" they give you over 4 million sites. The first (#1) site on that list is the below site. If people learned this when they were young (around 10) then Americans would not be so fat.
You have to re-learn how to eat so it takes a few minutes to read the info. One thing is to find healthy foods that YOU love and CRAVE to eat. Maybe dried figs, raisins, cured olives like in displays, cashews and raisins etc. Also site tells most effective type of exercise to make you thin and strong.
http://www.phifoundation.org
Reply:Thin does not equal amazingly gorgeous. Healthy does. What you need most of all is regular exercise, not diets. It will make you feel better in so many ways. Join a dance class, take up aerobics, run up and down the stairs, ride your bike, run with a friend, skip in your garden... Do something every day if you can. You'll feel soooooo much better, I promise!
Reply:just say i don't wanna be fat i don't wanna be fat
Reply:i know how you feel, i'm 16 and have just changed my diet- given up crisps and cut down on chocolate but i feel alot better and now i don't get bloated around my period for the first time. If its cravings your worried about then watch "paul mkenna will make you thin" on sky 3 on mondays at 8 he gives some great tips on stopping cravings.
It seems to me like your snacking is down to one or both of 2 things- boredom or comfort eating so try and keep busy and if you really have to snack why not have fruit im loving melon at the moment
hope ive helped
Reply:keep yourself busy join a sports team, (ex. track) shot put, discus are good I've seen some really small girls throw very well, if sports aren't for you, go outside, go to a park, bring a book, or just enjoy walking around only when things to eat are in front of you are they tempting. so go thru your house and get rid of the things you don't want to eat
Reply:i no what you mean but don't worry you can eat one snack a day if needed just exercise more and just think about how happy you'll be if you get in shape like you want and also the more over wight you are the greater health risks you have and if your over wight you have a risk of dieing early
good luck
Is it dangerous to drink an energy drink before swimming?
I'm wondering if it's especially dangerous to your heart to have one of those energy rocket shots before swimming in icy cold water (less than 60 degrees)? I have to pass a rigerous swim test in very cold water and was wondering if that would improve my stamina. Thanks.
Is it dangerous to drink an energy drink before swimming?
Im not really sure.It could be dangerous in some ways but then again it could be harmless!Good Luck!
Reply:YES, it is very dangerous in actuality. Just drinking that **** is, alone. These energy boosters, like caffeine, give you a short high and the come down makes you even more tired. Your heart can only take so much jolting. Avoid them. Water is all you need. To improve stamina, stay away from anything not natural..... They are bad !!!
Reply:Hi leaner. I wouldn't suggest it. The shock of the cold water will give you an adrenalin rush and caffeine to boot doesn't sound good. If you have a couple hours before, then I would think that it would be OK for a cup of coffee or tea. Those sports drinks have alot more caffeine that might shock your system when you hit that cold water.
Reply:I am not very sure but i am sure it would be dangerous but like i said i am not sure but the is a very good question!!!!
Good luck!!!
Is it dangerous to drink an energy drink before swimming?
Im not really sure.It could be dangerous in some ways but then again it could be harmless!Good Luck!
Reply:YES, it is very dangerous in actuality. Just drinking that **** is, alone. These energy boosters, like caffeine, give you a short high and the come down makes you even more tired. Your heart can only take so much jolting. Avoid them. Water is all you need. To improve stamina, stay away from anything not natural..... They are bad !!!
Reply:Hi leaner. I wouldn't suggest it. The shock of the cold water will give you an adrenalin rush and caffeine to boot doesn't sound good. If you have a couple hours before, then I would think that it would be OK for a cup of coffee or tea. Those sports drinks have alot more caffeine that might shock your system when you hit that cold water.
Reply:I am not very sure but i am sure it would be dangerous but like i said i am not sure but the is a very good question!!!!
Good luck!!!
What should you eat before going to the gym for extra energy?
I have been faithful to an excercise routine for a couple of years and have slowly built up the regimine. I get out of bed early a.m. and head straight for the gym. Are there any foods/quick snacks that would offer energy, fast, to get going and keep my stamina up? How much time prior to work out does it really take to get the maximum benefit?
What should you eat before going to the gym for extra energy?
With out any doubt for fast energy feeling, Drink coffee and consume nuts. You could try high GI foods, Jelly babies, fruit pastills, high in sugar but quick to work on insulin rush. This is not the best preparation but it works and alot of professional athletes use this formula.
Reply:Grape nuts.
Reply:Take some fruit or fruit juice
Reply:I'm up at 4 am to workout everyday. Personally, I can't eat before I workout. But I do have a cup of coffee and have started my next round of creatine for 6 weeks.
If you haven't tried it, you should. It really gives you energy to power thru a tougher workout and build muscle.
If you MUST have something, have a small banana or small protein shake. Your body won't metabolize that for hours though, so the only thing it will do for you is maybe boost your blood sugar for about half an hour.
Reply:You need carbs for qucik energy and protein for sustainable energy. Eat a banana for quick energy. Eat egg whites to sustain you.
Reply:There is a new line of products which will definately help you. A good friend of mine owns a gym and introduced me to it. It consists of 2 products . The first is designed to help support athletic performance, to aid the body’s natural recovery process and to help provide relief for aches and pains. It contains Myrrh, a non-toxic, natural pain reliever. This along with other herbs helps to prevent the build-up of lactic acid, helping the athlete to train harder, longer, faster and recover quicker.
The second is a low GI sports drink, that contains no artificial sweeteners and is formulated specially to help your body to increase oxygen uptake and reduce blood lactate levels, thus allowing an increase in workout intensity and duration. It rehydrates the body and delivers nutrients to help utilise stored carbohydrates and fats. Its similar to powerade or Gatorade but it doesnt contain preservatives and benzoate which kills cells and changes your DNA structure. It's also now used by the Australian Institute of Sport.
Athletes like Stuart Appleby, Trent Barrett, Tatiana, Simon Godfrey - just to name a few, also use these products (and they have advertised in magazines without getting paid to do so).
Its worth looking into. Feel free to e-mail me for more information. jacinta_wilson@yahoo.com.au
Reply:Not really, there are some that make that claim. You are better off with a good diet that allows you to consume a good meal well before the workout. But you could do like a lot of us. Try a powerbar, luna bar, Snickers, or whatever bar it is that you like. Try that. That just might do it for you. I felt a little more energy after consuming a bar before a workout.
DOG
What should you eat before going to the gym for extra energy?
With out any doubt for fast energy feeling, Drink coffee and consume nuts. You could try high GI foods, Jelly babies, fruit pastills, high in sugar but quick to work on insulin rush. This is not the best preparation but it works and alot of professional athletes use this formula.
Reply:Grape nuts.
Reply:Take some fruit or fruit juice
Reply:I'm up at 4 am to workout everyday. Personally, I can't eat before I workout. But I do have a cup of coffee and have started my next round of creatine for 6 weeks.
If you haven't tried it, you should. It really gives you energy to power thru a tougher workout and build muscle.
If you MUST have something, have a small banana or small protein shake. Your body won't metabolize that for hours though, so the only thing it will do for you is maybe boost your blood sugar for about half an hour.
Reply:You need carbs for qucik energy and protein for sustainable energy. Eat a banana for quick energy. Eat egg whites to sustain you.
Reply:There is a new line of products which will definately help you. A good friend of mine owns a gym and introduced me to it. It consists of 2 products . The first is designed to help support athletic performance, to aid the body’s natural recovery process and to help provide relief for aches and pains. It contains Myrrh, a non-toxic, natural pain reliever. This along with other herbs helps to prevent the build-up of lactic acid, helping the athlete to train harder, longer, faster and recover quicker.
The second is a low GI sports drink, that contains no artificial sweeteners and is formulated specially to help your body to increase oxygen uptake and reduce blood lactate levels, thus allowing an increase in workout intensity and duration. It rehydrates the body and delivers nutrients to help utilise stored carbohydrates and fats. Its similar to powerade or Gatorade but it doesnt contain preservatives and benzoate which kills cells and changes your DNA structure. It's also now used by the Australian Institute of Sport.
Athletes like Stuart Appleby, Trent Barrett, Tatiana, Simon Godfrey - just to name a few, also use these products (and they have advertised in magazines without getting paid to do so).
Its worth looking into. Feel free to e-mail me for more information. jacinta_wilson@yahoo.com.au
Reply:Not really, there are some that make that claim. You are better off with a good diet that allows you to consume a good meal well before the workout. But you could do like a lot of us. Try a powerbar, luna bar, Snickers, or whatever bar it is that you like. Try that. That just might do it for you. I felt a little more energy after consuming a bar before a workout.
DOG
How can I bulk up, and at the same time gain my endurance and cardio, without losing too much weight?
I want to be bigger, and get more muscle mass. However, at the same time, I really want to have great endurance/stamina and speed, and at the saaaaaaame time, not lose too much weight or muscle by burning the neccesary calories for bulking up.
Any tips and/or advice?
How can I bulk up, and at the same time gain my endurance and cardio, without losing too much weight?
Simple, muscle fatiguing. Lift what feels like a bit of a strain but not much. This is your lean muscle grade. Now lift 25% more than this range--this will "fatigue" your muscles and cause them to set up for more work, ie bulking up. Of course, eat an hour after this strenuous workout to replenish the muscles with the loss of glutamine that will occur. YOu should see results in just two weeks!
Reply:go to your local pharmacy. then go and ask for the gnc. department there they have natural things to bulk up on ?
Reply:A solid wirkout of 3-5 days, that includes lifting weights and running. Make sure you are getting plenty of protien and the right amount of carbs. Make sure the workouts arent too hard to where your hurting yourself, but hard enough to where you can feel it the next morning.
Reply:I recommend that you check out the Body For Life program. You can find a copy of the book at your local book store. My husband is naturally very skinny, so by doing this program he was able to gain a large amount of muscle. I followed the program last summer and for a chick I got very buff. Good luck!
Any tips and/or advice?
How can I bulk up, and at the same time gain my endurance and cardio, without losing too much weight?
Simple, muscle fatiguing. Lift what feels like a bit of a strain but not much. This is your lean muscle grade. Now lift 25% more than this range--this will "fatigue" your muscles and cause them to set up for more work, ie bulking up. Of course, eat an hour after this strenuous workout to replenish the muscles with the loss of glutamine that will occur. YOu should see results in just two weeks!
Reply:go to your local pharmacy. then go and ask for the gnc. department there they have natural things to bulk up on ?
Reply:A solid wirkout of 3-5 days, that includes lifting weights and running. Make sure you are getting plenty of protien and the right amount of carbs. Make sure the workouts arent too hard to where your hurting yourself, but hard enough to where you can feel it the next morning.
Reply:I recommend that you check out the Body For Life program. You can find a copy of the book at your local book store. My husband is naturally very skinny, so by doing this program he was able to gain a large amount of muscle. I followed the program last summer and for a chick I got very buff. Good luck!
What's the best way to stop getting a sore throat when I sing a lot?
I mean, I'm not a great singer, but I enjoy it, and sometimes I want to sing for a long time, and I've found that my throat gets sore after a while- is there a way to build stamina for the throat, or do I have to accept what I was born with?
What's the best way to stop getting a sore throat when I sing a lot?
Easy answer. Find a good voice teacher and learn how to sing properly. That's the bottom line. Everyone is different and only a good voice teacher that can see and hear you will be able to correct whatever you are doing wrong.
Young singers, i.e., those that are still new to using a correct technique, shouldn't sing more than about 30-60 minutes a day until they figure out how to do things properly. So, untrained voices usually feel the impact after about 30-60 minutes of uninterrupted vocalization. You didn't say what constitutes "a long time", but if more than 60 minutes you're pretty normal.
If you still have a sore throat after learning to sing properly, you should look into physiological problems, allergies, atmosphere (humidity, altitude), diet, etc. Pet hair, pollen, dry weather, acidic foods, carbonated beverages, medicines, alcohol, calloused vocal chords, and spicy things can irritate or dehydrate the vocal chords making things even worse.
Also, you shouldn't be thinking about stamina for the throat. You need stamina for the diaphragmatic muscles that are necessary to properly support the voice. Your neck, or actually from the tip of your nose to just below the collar bone, should stay as relaxed as possible in order to avoid strain.
Reply:If you want to build endurance, practice for short periods of time each day. Even plain, ordinary vocal exercises will help. Before you sing, be sure your throat is warm - tea or coffee helps some people. Always be sure you are well-hydrated when you think you're going to be singing a lot; singing expells a LOT of moisture with the air you use.
Reply:Buzzard Your story? Very interesting......
★※★http://www.osoq.com/funstuff/extra/extra...
Reply:If you use your voice properly you shouldn't get a sore throat, dryness is common though make sure you drink plenty of water, (not alcohol) - have you considered getting vocal training? It doesn't need to be expensive but if you learn to use your voice properly you are less likely to strain your vocal cords etc also you should learn to sing for a long time without getting a sore throat.
Reply:A teaspoonful of glycerin slides down and sticks to the vocal cords, thereby easing them.
Reply:dont sing then lol
Reply:I have been the lead vocalist of my own band and sang with many others, I have great vocal stamina, enough to do 4 1 hour sets within 5 hours, all rock and roll. The secret is sing from your diaphram, and sing the easiest songs first and work up to the loudest ones at the end of each set. Drink water between verses if you have to, but stay hydrated. Just don't blow your vocal chords out in the first hour. Sing all day long, hum, push your self to higher and lower notes each day. Good luck!
Reply:Learn proper technique from a voice teacher. Sing as often as you can but not necessarily for a long time. Vocal chords are a muscle and need to be strengthened and kept in shape. Take care of the voice, it is susceptible to damage if mistreated. It is not a good idea to sing when you are hoarse.
Reply:The thing is without proper training you aint USING what you were born with.
Get some training from a vocal coach if you can. Otherwise...
Warm up your voice gently.
Sing scales. Gently vibrate your voice on each note.
Imagine that your voice is an elevator/lift and you are riding it up to the 32nd floor and then all the way down to the basement... humm the trip up and down on one breath.
Try to sound all of the notes in your range clerly and easily. Place your hand on your abdomen (lower belly) to feel that you are breathing from down there rather than just from the top of your lungs.
Practice breathing exercises daily.
Keep hydrated (water, water and more water)... no sugary or caffeine or carbonated (fizzy) drinks... and make sure it is at room temperature or slightly warmer.
Make sure that you get enough sleep.
Avoid alcohol and caffeine - both are bad for the voice!
Avoid smoking (obviously) and smoky rooms
Eat plenty of high water content foods - fruits and vegetables. Avoid Dairy products as they are mucus producing - and all that phlegm is bad for your voice - it sticks to the vocal folds and gums up the throat.
AVOID throat lozenges.... They sooth and anaesthetise... so that when you sing you don't realise that you've pushed your voice too hard... so when the anaesthetic effect wears off your throat hurts even more!
It is better to have a drink that is one teaspoon of honey (organic Manuka honey if you can find it is best, if not any honey that has not been pasterised), a teaspoon of lemon juice and a couple of slices of fresh ginger mixed on hot (not boiling) water.
Reply:sing from your who who.
Reply:It sounds to me like you're straining your throat through incorrect breathing. You need to breathe right down into your stomach, and use your tummy muscles to push the notes out, not your throat. This ought to help. And in the meantime, drinking hot lemon and honey should help.
Reply:STOP SMOKING
Reply:Warm up before you sing.
Your voice needs to be stretched like the muscles in your body do before you go running.
Start with some gentle humming on a comfortable note. Then siren up and down to the very top of your range and the very bottom. All gently humming.
Then sing scales down from a note start with 'oo' do 10 or so moving the starting note up all the time.
Then do the same with an 'oh' sound, then 'a', 'e' and other vowel noises. You can use consonants to place the sound, so rather than 'oo' you can do 'nooo' (this should rhyme with 'due' not 'no')
Then gently sing some songs which you know in a comfortable part of the voice.
If you warm up for about half an hour before you sing you should find your voice survives any long period of singing more easily.
But don't push your voice when you do sing, belting high notes or producing raw sounds that hurt the throat can have a long lasting effect.
Reply:I sing a lot too!...when u get a sore throat don't sing for the rest of the day and do some simple breathing exercises...I find the best thing to have when you have a sore throat is honey and lemon mixed in hot water...tastes great and calms the throat!
Reply:Its not about what you eat or drink before/ after, obviously drink alot of water at all times.... but its about learning to support your voice using your diaphram(sp i know)!
you need more air going through the vocal chords because you are putting them understrain to make a high/ loud note, pushing air through with your diaphram will make for a much nicer sound, and will give your vocal chords more of a break.
The best way of building up stamina is by goin to lessons (even if u only go to three) do stomach exercises that build up the strength of your core also. An easy technique which will improve you diaphram is saying "HA HA HA"(really really loundly) with your hands on you stomach, see where your stomach moves? thats your diaphram..... keep you hand there and everytime you sing, imagine it is pushing out in all directions from inside the body. This should help you alot.
good luck x
Reply:YOU SHOULD TRY DOING EXERCISES OR WARM UPS BEFORE YOU SING. you can breath in and out really gently without lifting your shoulders or moving any part of your body but your stomach(diaphragm) it should go out when you breath in CUZ ITS FILLED WITH AIR and in when your breath out CUZ YOU RELEASE AIR OUT, and make sure your back is straight(good posture), standing up, with your legs shoulder Length apart.
also you can a song that you are comfortable with that doesn't make your voice hurt, but technically, its not really your voice that is hurting
IT IS BECAUSE YOU ARE FORCING YOUR VOICE,
1. sing without forcing voice, relax voice by doing exercises like singing the :do re me fa so la ti do" going up and down. repeat it multiple times. also scream from low to high(picture a elevator) but MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT FORCE IT AND DONT GO ANY FUTHER THEN WHAT YOU CAN SING. (lightly and softly but in a screaming way)
2. always stand in a correct posture when you are singing and drink lots of water to help your thought be clear!!
well thats all i have to say, hope this helps. good luck
(ps. the site is about other exercises on helping your voice)
http://www.johnhenny.com/catalog1.html
Reply:Hey Buzzard take 'propper' singing lessons for a while, singing shouldn't give you a sore throat, Or join a choir(these are not neccessarily religious but it will give you terchnique.
Reply:Pain is the body's way of telling you something is wrong. You should find a voice teacher ASAP. The voice is very fragile, and you can do some real damage.
Not to "push the panic button", but if your voice hurts when (or after) you sing, something is wrong!
Reply:Gabbi is right, but you may also want to consider staying hydrated at all times, and avoiding alcohol. A vocal coach can also help you with techniques to help you sing in your range.
Reply:Tea with honey is a pretty old one but it works pretty well. It is also important to stay hydrated, and stay away from really spicy foods and Tabasco sauce, whether it tastes spicy or not to you. One thing in particular that helped was doing more athletic things that involved the lungs (running, biking, swimming)- this helped my endurance a lot. Be sure to practice more, just find the amount of time that works for you and stay constant in practicing. You should try working with a vocal coach and singing in a choir, the latter helps a lot, too.
There's an old Pakistani remedy for the sore throat, a spoon of honey with a little pepper sprinkled on top, that also works. It tastes bad, but it goes to your throat and works really well.
Reply:drink plenty of fluids
Reply:I actually know what the hell I'm talkin about here!
I like karaoke.
I practice on songs like It's My Life, Lithium, Don't Look Back in anger and Helter Skelter.
You can virtually give yourself a hernia of the throat with those but the more you do them, the stronger your voice gets. It also
allows you to control the amount of breathe you use when you sing. It also increases the lung capacity and is a fantastic workout for them if you smoke. Look, I'm tellin you boyo the miners must have known something!
When you come to sing quieter songs it makes it a little easier too!
I do have to take breaks though and like most things if you really do push too hard you can come a cropper!
Little and often is probably the key. It also depends a lot on your voice range and the types of songs you sing. Try to find songs you feel comfortable with.
It took me ages to be able to get anywhere near the high notes on Give a little respect but I am getting there slowly.
I still don't fancy singing it in public tho cos it sounds a bit gay.
The one thing you do find tho is that the more you sing, the closer to the pitch you get. I think this is because the cords mold into the right shape.
Do you have iTunes (free dowload from Apple) cos they have hundreds of backing tracks.
Happy singin.
Reply:Diaphragm...Diaphragm....Diaphragm. You should not feel your shoulders lift when you take in a breath. Rather, your belly should be going out, like a baby when it is resting. It will feel strange at first, but after some practice, it will feel normal. If it helps, think of your vocal chords like an instrument. The musician's arms may tire from playing, but the instrument remains strong with proper care. The musicians arms are like your diaphragm (the muscle underneath your rib cage) and your vocal chords are the instrument.
Reply:Wonder how long you are singing! You are singing from your throat and straining your vocal cords: you have to learn to sing with you diaphragm. Think of how Barbara Streisand belts those songs out, she isn't straining her vocal cords to get there.
Reply:Buzzard Here a big news for you!...
http://www.osoq.com/funstuff/extra/extra...
Reply:i have been told that an apple before signing can help
but i wouldn't really know because i don't have 'that raspy problem' so i haven't tried
Reply:tea with honey and hot drinks
NO MILK (gives you flem)
What's the best way to stop getting a sore throat when I sing a lot?
Easy answer. Find a good voice teacher and learn how to sing properly. That's the bottom line. Everyone is different and only a good voice teacher that can see and hear you will be able to correct whatever you are doing wrong.
Young singers, i.e., those that are still new to using a correct technique, shouldn't sing more than about 30-60 minutes a day until they figure out how to do things properly. So, untrained voices usually feel the impact after about 30-60 minutes of uninterrupted vocalization. You didn't say what constitutes "a long time", but if more than 60 minutes you're pretty normal.
If you still have a sore throat after learning to sing properly, you should look into physiological problems, allergies, atmosphere (humidity, altitude), diet, etc. Pet hair, pollen, dry weather, acidic foods, carbonated beverages, medicines, alcohol, calloused vocal chords, and spicy things can irritate or dehydrate the vocal chords making things even worse.
Also, you shouldn't be thinking about stamina for the throat. You need stamina for the diaphragmatic muscles that are necessary to properly support the voice. Your neck, or actually from the tip of your nose to just below the collar bone, should stay as relaxed as possible in order to avoid strain.
Reply:If you want to build endurance, practice for short periods of time each day. Even plain, ordinary vocal exercises will help. Before you sing, be sure your throat is warm - tea or coffee helps some people. Always be sure you are well-hydrated when you think you're going to be singing a lot; singing expells a LOT of moisture with the air you use.
Reply:Buzzard Your story? Very interesting......
★※★http://www.osoq.com/funstuff/extra/extra...
Reply:If you use your voice properly you shouldn't get a sore throat, dryness is common though make sure you drink plenty of water, (not alcohol) - have you considered getting vocal training? It doesn't need to be expensive but if you learn to use your voice properly you are less likely to strain your vocal cords etc also you should learn to sing for a long time without getting a sore throat.
Reply:A teaspoonful of glycerin slides down and sticks to the vocal cords, thereby easing them.
Reply:dont sing then lol
Reply:I have been the lead vocalist of my own band and sang with many others, I have great vocal stamina, enough to do 4 1 hour sets within 5 hours, all rock and roll. The secret is sing from your diaphram, and sing the easiest songs first and work up to the loudest ones at the end of each set. Drink water between verses if you have to, but stay hydrated. Just don't blow your vocal chords out in the first hour. Sing all day long, hum, push your self to higher and lower notes each day. Good luck!
Reply:Learn proper technique from a voice teacher. Sing as often as you can but not necessarily for a long time. Vocal chords are a muscle and need to be strengthened and kept in shape. Take care of the voice, it is susceptible to damage if mistreated. It is not a good idea to sing when you are hoarse.
Reply:The thing is without proper training you aint USING what you were born with.
Get some training from a vocal coach if you can. Otherwise...
Warm up your voice gently.
Sing scales. Gently vibrate your voice on each note.
Imagine that your voice is an elevator/lift and you are riding it up to the 32nd floor and then all the way down to the basement... humm the trip up and down on one breath.
Try to sound all of the notes in your range clerly and easily. Place your hand on your abdomen (lower belly) to feel that you are breathing from down there rather than just from the top of your lungs.
Practice breathing exercises daily.
Keep hydrated (water, water and more water)... no sugary or caffeine or carbonated (fizzy) drinks... and make sure it is at room temperature or slightly warmer.
Make sure that you get enough sleep.
Avoid alcohol and caffeine - both are bad for the voice!
Avoid smoking (obviously) and smoky rooms
Eat plenty of high water content foods - fruits and vegetables. Avoid Dairy products as they are mucus producing - and all that phlegm is bad for your voice - it sticks to the vocal folds and gums up the throat.
AVOID throat lozenges.... They sooth and anaesthetise... so that when you sing you don't realise that you've pushed your voice too hard... so when the anaesthetic effect wears off your throat hurts even more!
It is better to have a drink that is one teaspoon of honey (organic Manuka honey if you can find it is best, if not any honey that has not been pasterised), a teaspoon of lemon juice and a couple of slices of fresh ginger mixed on hot (not boiling) water.
Reply:sing from your who who.
Reply:It sounds to me like you're straining your throat through incorrect breathing. You need to breathe right down into your stomach, and use your tummy muscles to push the notes out, not your throat. This ought to help. And in the meantime, drinking hot lemon and honey should help.
Reply:STOP SMOKING
Reply:Warm up before you sing.
Your voice needs to be stretched like the muscles in your body do before you go running.
Start with some gentle humming on a comfortable note. Then siren up and down to the very top of your range and the very bottom. All gently humming.
Then sing scales down from a note start with 'oo' do 10 or so moving the starting note up all the time.
Then do the same with an 'oh' sound, then 'a', 'e' and other vowel noises. You can use consonants to place the sound, so rather than 'oo' you can do 'nooo' (this should rhyme with 'due' not 'no')
Then gently sing some songs which you know in a comfortable part of the voice.
If you warm up for about half an hour before you sing you should find your voice survives any long period of singing more easily.
But don't push your voice when you do sing, belting high notes or producing raw sounds that hurt the throat can have a long lasting effect.
Reply:I sing a lot too!...when u get a sore throat don't sing for the rest of the day and do some simple breathing exercises...I find the best thing to have when you have a sore throat is honey and lemon mixed in hot water...tastes great and calms the throat!
Reply:Its not about what you eat or drink before/ after, obviously drink alot of water at all times.... but its about learning to support your voice using your diaphram(sp i know)!
you need more air going through the vocal chords because you are putting them understrain to make a high/ loud note, pushing air through with your diaphram will make for a much nicer sound, and will give your vocal chords more of a break.
The best way of building up stamina is by goin to lessons (even if u only go to three) do stomach exercises that build up the strength of your core also. An easy technique which will improve you diaphram is saying "HA HA HA"(really really loundly) with your hands on you stomach, see where your stomach moves? thats your diaphram..... keep you hand there and everytime you sing, imagine it is pushing out in all directions from inside the body. This should help you alot.
good luck x
Reply:YOU SHOULD TRY DOING EXERCISES OR WARM UPS BEFORE YOU SING. you can breath in and out really gently without lifting your shoulders or moving any part of your body but your stomach(diaphragm) it should go out when you breath in CUZ ITS FILLED WITH AIR and in when your breath out CUZ YOU RELEASE AIR OUT, and make sure your back is straight(good posture), standing up, with your legs shoulder Length apart.
also you can a song that you are comfortable with that doesn't make your voice hurt, but technically, its not really your voice that is hurting
IT IS BECAUSE YOU ARE FORCING YOUR VOICE,
1. sing without forcing voice, relax voice by doing exercises like singing the :do re me fa so la ti do" going up and down. repeat it multiple times. also scream from low to high(picture a elevator) but MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT FORCE IT AND DONT GO ANY FUTHER THEN WHAT YOU CAN SING. (lightly and softly but in a screaming way)
2. always stand in a correct posture when you are singing and drink lots of water to help your thought be clear!!
well thats all i have to say, hope this helps. good luck
(ps. the site is about other exercises on helping your voice)
http://www.johnhenny.com/catalog1.html
Reply:Hey Buzzard take 'propper' singing lessons for a while, singing shouldn't give you a sore throat, Or join a choir(these are not neccessarily religious but it will give you terchnique.
Reply:Pain is the body's way of telling you something is wrong. You should find a voice teacher ASAP. The voice is very fragile, and you can do some real damage.
Not to "push the panic button", but if your voice hurts when (or after) you sing, something is wrong!
Reply:Gabbi is right, but you may also want to consider staying hydrated at all times, and avoiding alcohol. A vocal coach can also help you with techniques to help you sing in your range.
Reply:Tea with honey is a pretty old one but it works pretty well. It is also important to stay hydrated, and stay away from really spicy foods and Tabasco sauce, whether it tastes spicy or not to you. One thing in particular that helped was doing more athletic things that involved the lungs (running, biking, swimming)- this helped my endurance a lot. Be sure to practice more, just find the amount of time that works for you and stay constant in practicing. You should try working with a vocal coach and singing in a choir, the latter helps a lot, too.
There's an old Pakistani remedy for the sore throat, a spoon of honey with a little pepper sprinkled on top, that also works. It tastes bad, but it goes to your throat and works really well.
Reply:drink plenty of fluids
Reply:I actually know what the hell I'm talkin about here!
I like karaoke.
I practice on songs like It's My Life, Lithium, Don't Look Back in anger and Helter Skelter.
You can virtually give yourself a hernia of the throat with those but the more you do them, the stronger your voice gets. It also
allows you to control the amount of breathe you use when you sing. It also increases the lung capacity and is a fantastic workout for them if you smoke. Look, I'm tellin you boyo the miners must have known something!
When you come to sing quieter songs it makes it a little easier too!
I do have to take breaks though and like most things if you really do push too hard you can come a cropper!
Little and often is probably the key. It also depends a lot on your voice range and the types of songs you sing. Try to find songs you feel comfortable with.
It took me ages to be able to get anywhere near the high notes on Give a little respect but I am getting there slowly.
I still don't fancy singing it in public tho cos it sounds a bit gay.
The one thing you do find tho is that the more you sing, the closer to the pitch you get. I think this is because the cords mold into the right shape.
Do you have iTunes (free dowload from Apple) cos they have hundreds of backing tracks.
Happy singin.
Reply:Diaphragm...Diaphragm....Diaphragm. You should not feel your shoulders lift when you take in a breath. Rather, your belly should be going out, like a baby when it is resting. It will feel strange at first, but after some practice, it will feel normal. If it helps, think of your vocal chords like an instrument. The musician's arms may tire from playing, but the instrument remains strong with proper care. The musicians arms are like your diaphragm (the muscle underneath your rib cage) and your vocal chords are the instrument.
Reply:Wonder how long you are singing! You are singing from your throat and straining your vocal cords: you have to learn to sing with you diaphragm. Think of how Barbara Streisand belts those songs out, she isn't straining her vocal cords to get there.
Reply:Buzzard Here a big news for you!...
http://www.osoq.com/funstuff/extra/extra...
Reply:i have been told that an apple before signing can help
but i wouldn't really know because i don't have 'that raspy problem' so i haven't tried
Reply:tea with honey and hot drinks
NO MILK (gives you flem)
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