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Is weed affecting the performance of a stamina enhancer?

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I took this stuff called Rize 2 but then I started smoking pot and I havent had any effects from the rize 2. So that was a good waste of money. Do you think its a bad idea to go pop another one in tomorrow?

Is weed affecting the performance of a stamina enhancer?
Rize2 is probly one of the bullshit "herbal enhancers" they market to morons

they put a bounch of extracts that amount to just vitamins and ions and call it a weight loss drug or an enhancer

if you are talking about sex, cannabis does effect that pathway due to the endocrine/cannabinoid receptors

but most people get bigger erections and have more pleasure due to it
Reply:Rize 2 is utter crap and a scam product:how silly are people to buy enhancers?

Stop throwing away good money on shite products.

And weed can effect your sex live totally:cause limp ***** etc.

Great work:dude

Sky.
Reply:For starters the "rize" crap you bought is a rip off.

Yes it was a waste of good money.

Weed alone should plenty sufficient to get the ***** going.

Save you $$ from the rize2 and get some better smoke!
Reply:try it without smoking ne bud. I would guess that the herbsky has some kind of effect on the enhancement pills.
Reply:Um yes of course(to the first question).

If I do push ups and jump robe often, will i increase my stamina and how many push ups i can do?

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Any other ways to increase these two abilities easily? Also if i drink protein powder without working out, will i still grow muscles?

If I do push ups and jump robe often, will i increase my stamina and how many push ups i can do?
I have noooo idea, sorry

;0)

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How do I build my "academic stamina", or learn to like studying?

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What I mean is, I can only read non-fiction text for about 10 minutes at a time. It just doesn't hold my interest. I do remember when I used to enjoy studying, though, when I was in junior high. Any ideas on how I can return to that? Obviously, it's required reading, so I can't just pick things that interest me.

How do I build my "academic stamina", or learn to like studying?
I spent some time at the library when I was in school, mostly in the Reference section. I would scan over my required reading there, then look up a synopsis for each book. I'd read the authoritative reviews, and ask my own questions then seek the answers to them. I graduated in English Literature before personal computers commenced.

If you want to get interested again in studying, stop thinking of it as "studying." Think of it as investigating or exploring. Any subject you intend to learn is only as much fun and as interesting as YOU make it. Be like Sherlock Holmes. It's amazing what you can accomplish this way.

When my eyes glaze over reading non-fiction text, I know it's because the writer couldn't write his way out of a paper bag if he tried. It's boring. Find another writer in the same subject, and see if he/she is any better.

How can I improve my revision stamina?

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I can't revise properly for my exams because I find it really hard to work productively for more than around 30 minutes (I know it sounds pathetic). I am really worried that this will affect my future, more important, exams (GCSEs). How can I revise more effectively?

How can I improve my revision stamina?
well umm

im revising for my gcses now.

firstly, go in a quiet room, away from computers, tvs or anything that will distract you.

secondly, make revision fun, buy some nice folders, some new pens, so that it kinda makes you more eager to do it.

write yourself out a timetable, and if you know you can only study for 30 mins at a time, set yourself 30 minute blocks of subjects, wtih 10 minutes inbetween, so that you can have a bit of a break and grab something to eat

apparently you also study better in the mornign than the evening, so try waking up and doing an hour or two.

:)
Reply:do not spend more than 30 minutes at a time..take a break and come bCK again and revise.. This is more effective than revising for a long spell
Reply:Here are my tips: eat healthily - eggs, and fish in particular are known to be brain boosters. Divide your day into three sections, work only for two sections and the rest will be your break from study. Study for 45 minutes then have a 15 minuter break during the time allocated for studying. The night before the exam - do not study for that exam! Go for a walk, clear your mind.

If you are a visual learner - drawing mind maps may help you. It certainly helped me. For more information look up VAK on the internet and do quizzes to find out your personal learning style. For my standard grades I achieved 8 ones and two twos. Ones are the best you can get (equivalent to GCSE A stars) and this was due to following the advice I've given you. Best of luck!!!
Reply:Drink water, eat fish-or take an omega 3 supplement. Eat fresh fruit and raw veg. Heavy meals slow your brain, so a little often helps. take fresh air and exercise in between sessions. Build up your study stamina; make this weekends target 45 minutes, increase by 10 minutes next week. If you are dyslexic or dyspraxic, us some more questions; there are techniques that could help you.

How do you build your stamina?

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I'm a weakling, a girl, busy, and I want to start running. Advice necessary!

How do you build your stamina?
If you have not run before start out by running easy until you need to walk and then walk until you feel like running again.

In a few weeks, less than a month you will be able to run the entire distance, you should be doing 20 to 30 minutes from 3 to 5 times each week.

After 1 month you can increase your distance and you should be running 5 times a week.

Depending on your goals you can continue to increase the distance about 25% after each 4 week period until you are satisfied with the time and distance you are training.

If you are just looking to improve and maintain your cardiovascular condition running 20 minutes 3 times each week is enough.
Reply:Walking,jogging or running!
Reply:elevate your heart rate for extended periods of time. begin by elevating it slightly for about 20 minutes or so with light walking or biking, then raise the intensity level but keep the time the same.

Once that becomes easy for you, keep the same higher intensity level but do it for longer and keep working your way up.
Reply:well it sounds like u don't have a habit of running so what I would say is walk for 10 min then jog for 5min do that for about and hour.........then when u think that ur ready to move u can do like 5 min jog and 5 min walk..............what ever feels comfortable to u
Reply:First is balance diet...

then start to jog a few rounds. What I mean is start with what your body can handle and don't exceed your limit. Then make it a day-to-day routine.

Example:

day 1 - jog for 15 minutes

day 2 - jog for 20 minutes

and so on....

You can build your stamina doing it this way and it is much easier. Just don't exceed your limit because its a waste of energy. It will end up exhaustion and make you weaken.

Oh... and don't forget to do "stretching" or it will end up to muscle pain.

The greyhound is the fastest dog breed. Which dog has the best stamina for long distance running?

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The African hunting dog no doubt has the best stamina, but should be excluded as it is not a dog species.

The greyhound is the fastest dog breed. Which dog has the best stamina for long distance running?
Huskies and Malamutes definitly....they pull sleds will people on them for days and days.. in the snow... in wind! so really i think they have the best stamina
Reply:Dalmation

The dog was bred as a coach hound, it would spend all day running by the side of horse drawn coaches. A dog for the rich.

About the African Hunting dog? Well it is a dog, even though it it wild like the Hyena and a hunter, it is still part of the dog species.
Reply:Alaskan Malamute - is a sledge pulling dog and is known to have continued pulling for 4 hours or more in blizzard conditions covering more than 100 miles
Reply:Labs, Australian shepherds
Reply:AHEM!!! It's not a BREED,you mean!

Far %26amp; *fast*? Saluki,Just long distnce (trot)? The Malamute.NOT a Sib.They're sprinters
Reply:Any breed of Sled dog has a lot of stamina and serious German Shepherd Dog breeders put their dogs through endurance tests which involve long distance runs. The Border Collie is bred to run anything from 25 Km a day herding sheep and the Rhodesian Ridgeback is used for hunting in Africa, spending long days in the bush in the hot sun.
Reply:I think it must be the German Shepherd, anyone seen the Littlest Hobo?

Maybe tomorrow...........

http://www.thebubbleburst.co.uk/bb.php?e...
Reply:the border collie, works all day long without stopping.
Reply:Siberian Huskies and Border Collies. Bred to trot all day long.
Reply:I was going to say the greyhound, but seeing the answer husky and the malamute i would have to agree with that answer.
Reply:The foxhound or beagle
Reply:All husky types (Siberian Husky, Escimo dog etc-there are several breeds or types and you can read more about them in the link I have added here) bred for long distance pulling of sleds
Reply:of the sighthounds, saluki or pharoh

But probaly over all the sled dog breeds - who consider a 20 mile race a "sprint"
Reply:The Husky has plenty of stamina, it needs it pulling sleds along all day.
Reply:Siberian Huskies!!!!! and Alaskan Malamutes. to generalize, sled dogs.
Reply:LASSIE I THINK!
Reply:dalmations do have incredible stamina, they were bred to run about 30 miles a day alongside carriages and also to see off any unwanted attention, they are" ratters" too, very quick off the mark!! i'm sure though they are not the only dogs built for stamina. try the website www,dogmania.com for more information................

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How can I increase my stamina in bed?

2011-11-19T18:00:00.001-08:00

Right now my arm is only good for five minutes and I have to switch.

How can I increase my stamina in bed?
Get someone else to do the work for you!
Reply:Let your mate take control. You just lay down and let her(him) do all the action. lol.............:-)
Reply:Get down the gym and do some proper excercise. You'll be able to go for hours after a few months. Careful of the callouses though ;-)
Reply:You don't need to get anyone else involved, just increase the mass of your appendage in order to provide extra weight resistance. Pills work, just transfer $399.90 to my account.
Reply:red bull. the wings feel great.
Reply:practice, practice, practice.
Reply:Have your boyfriend take over.
Reply:Use leg

How do i make my stamina stronger while "u know"?

2011-11-19T18:00:00.000-08:00

After like 2 min I get winded and tired. So, I slow down a little and I'm done all in one position! How do I get stronger in stamina? Should I run more?

How do i make my stamina stronger while "u know"?
When you get close, stop! Wait. Then work yourself up again. Then stop! Repeat. Do this several times to build up stamina and control.
Reply:you need to excercise

im assuming youre overweight, correct me if im wrong

you need to do cardio
Reply:Nah dude, just ask if you can be on the bottom.
Reply:Stop doing it with an UGLY woman...
Reply:A fit body leads to a fit sex life.

Getting winded %26amp; tired after 2 minutes is really bad.

So yes run lots %26amp; lots more
Reply:just keep it up ur body must not be used to it

also dont smoke and keep away from polluted areas--i know abit obvious but helps

also eat some carbs for high energy incount
Reply:Make her do the work.
Reply:Go to strip clubs then you will be in GREAT shape!
Reply:practice
Reply:lmao..... stop having sex
Reply:absolutely cardio will help you out
Reply:NO do not exercise. Thats your problem your to tired to keep going. Take some time off then give it to him or her good and hard.
Reply:usually if you jack off twice in a day,

you will notice that the second time will take much more time,

if you know that "something" is going to happen that night,

jack off first before time...
Reply:yea run more, lift more. the more you exercise, the higher your stamina and endurance.

or you could just have her go on top.
Reply:It's not a race. Take your time, enjoy the scenery.
Reply:What the guy above said.
Reply:Two minutes! You must be either eighty years old or really out of shape. You won't have to worry about this for too long, though, since no woman is going to be satisfied if all you can manage is two minutes.

You need to get in shape, my man. Two minutes isn't even enough time for good foreplay, and certainly not long enough to satisfy your woman.

Seriously, if you're a young man, you need to get in shape. If you're and older guy, then maybe some getting in shape may help or just take it a bit slower from the get-go so you can last a while and be sure to satisfy your lady.
Reply:Exercise, you need to be in shape to be able to keep up in bed with your partner. Be sure to eat healthy, a balanced diet will give you lots of energy. But more than anything be sure that your not just doing it for your self you need to be doing it thinking of your partner and satisfying them. You don't have to be fast in bed to be good, take it slow at first make sure your both enjoying it, if you feel you getting close... stop and change positions. Keep constantly changing positions, it helps. Alot!

How can I improve my stamina?

2011-11-19T17:59:00.005-08:00

I'm in highschool and I always have a problem with my stamina in cardiovascular activities. It's really annoying, I have worse stamina than people who have never even jogged a meter in their lives. Its like I'm born with below average lung capacity. Btw I have pretty bad asthma but I don't know if this is a factor. I try so hard to keep running even after I'm tired but it feels like torture like my ribcage is going to explode and I can't. Am I just a pansy or is there something I can do to improve my stamina?

How can I improve my stamina?
I'm in highschool too and I'm also on the cross country team. I also have pretty bad asthma as well, just work your butt off during the summer BUT DO IT IN MODERATION!!!! I don't want anyone dying because of an attack based on my advice. Try doing 1/4 of a mile each day for a week. and then add on 1/4 each week after that. Don't try doing a 5 mile run right off.
Reply:When I had this problem, I had to find something that I enjoyed that was a little physically demanding, I suggest that you find a sport you really like to play. Or you can try getting a bike. They don't require more energy than regular walking, but its really fun to bike on trails, or even on roads. Biking is a great cardiovascular activity. If you live in a city like Toronto, there are many bike trails and resources.
Reply:go to the doctor ladybug! lol jk. well, if i am your friend in real life i might help u. but look just think posivite and work hard..i dont know whats wrong with me but thats something...drink more water...oh yea if i were your friend lets drink beer..haha i kid im just a high school student....peaceo ut.
Reply:The American College of Sports Medicine offers guidelines for cardiovascular, flexibility and resistance training. The guidelines are flexible enough to allow you to pick your own exercises but have enough structure to get you going when you first start out. They are pretty easy to follow and will make your workout easier and more efficient.

Beginners Guide to Exercising - http://straighthealth.com/pages/guides/b...

How to build on speed/stamina for football?

2011-11-19T17:59:00.004-08:00

Im a Defensive end,Defensive tackle, Linebacker and Right tackle and Tight end. I can get through the offensive line really good but need speed to get quarter back with stamina for the whole game (mainly defensive end)

How to build on speed/stamina for football?
Run, run, and run some more! You can also incorporate alot of polymetrics training that'll get your heart rate up therfore increasing your endurance! If you don't know what that is, you basically set up stations (sprints, cone drills, foot work etc.) alot of short high intensity drills! Hit em' and hit em' get that heart rate up! For a DE work on your hand skills, and foot work! You need quick hands and feet...so put some ankle weights on you wrists as well as on the ankles...then work on firing off from your stants you'll be suprised at the difference when you take those weights off! You'll build the muscle that you use for those particular things aswell as the life of those muscles(endurance) Good Luck!
Reply:Dude. Don't waste our time by asking us stuff you already know. You know that sprinting and running is the only way to do that, you're just too lazy to do it on your own so you want to hear a bunch of us tell you what to do.
Reply:Buy A NIKE SPARQ Training Parachute I Have One And I Love It, I Usually Have Ankle Weights On When I Run With It On Also. I Play Middle Line Backer And Offensive Tackle.
Reply:yeah sprinting and running will do it

but try running up stairs or hills

or if u can find one try running up dirt hills like LT
Reply:The obvious ways of course. Running!! Run miles and hills everyday.
Reply:Hard work and dedication.

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How do I increase my stamina while running?

2011-11-19T17:59:00.003-08:00

I'm a self proclaimed treadmill warrior. I hate running outside (which is much harder, but hey, I am what I am right :-)). Anyway, I'm up to about a mile and a half (6.5 mph for 15 minutes; I add a minute every day so by the end of this coming week I'll be at 20 minutes...or roughly two miles) and I'm wondering if there are any effective ways to increase stamina and endurance...in other words, I want more wind so I can run longer. Are there foods I should eat? Liquids I should drink? Foods/drinks I should stay away from? Any particular times to eat or drink? Any ideas?

P.S. I've cut out ALL caffeine and sleep aids and that seemed to help me turn the corner....still, I want more endurance!!!

How do I increase my stamina while running?
I find just by really concentrating on my breathing while I am running I can go a lot further than I would if I were focusing on the pain and fatigue.
Reply:well, despite the obvious running outside to build endurance, don't eat fatty foods. foods with high carb levels, like spaghetti, give you more energy over time. energy drinks are out. water beats Gatorade. just eat healthy.

plus, running builds your endurance all by itself. try adding some incline to your workout. raise up the incline one degree every week
Reply:well first I believe you should read some books about the sport of running..

one doesn't just run...the same way one doesn't just go to the gym and hit weights....no offense..

if one wants to improve endurance it won't be found in a shake..

rather one improves in running by scheudling their days in a training manuel...one day you should run faster for a shorter period of time..

another day you run your normal course..

the next you try to push yourself further,,,

this is how one breaks plateus in their training..

one can also run as far as you normally can and then walk for a while..then when you feel rested..run again
Reply:Drink a whey protien shake 30-60 min before your workout. It will ready your muscles for the workout, thus making you less out of breath.
Reply:Although I preferably run outside because for some reason I get shin splints while running on a treadmill, I believe that my advice may be helpful. I run with a dust filter mask over my face while running outdoors. When you max out running on a treadmill the only way to increase your endurance is to increase your lung capacity.

That is basically what endurance is how much you can do versus your lung capacity. Many marathon runners run in areas with extremely thin air, or if there is no thin air they do the same as I do.

You want to eat foods that are look in calories and especially carbohydrates. I am on a strict oatmeal and chicken diet because I want to bulk up to 235.

Water gives me cramps while running and the only solution that comes to mind is to drink BSN N0-eXplode, but that is packed crammed with processed sugar. It is more of a caffeine and energy boost than anything.

Trust me you should try running outdoors, I used to do it in high school, and now 3 years later it is just as challenging. Jogging for 8 blocks is hard with wind resistance and alternating terrain. Hope that my information helps.

SmyLee :)
Reply:just keep gradually running longer...breath in through your nose and out through you mouth...that helps when youre running...but yeah just go a little longer than 1 min. each day...and control your breathing..that is the main thing
Reply:Drink a Greater Refresh Potion (the red ones)
Reply:Aerobic Oxygen and/or Ultimate Orange...
Reply:It sounds like you're doing all the right things. Keep adding to your mileage gradually. Some other things that you can do would be to add some hill %26amp; interval workouts. These exercises will extend your lactate threshold and let you go longer on the runs where the pace is slower. Best of luck!

- Mike

How much cardio should i do to lose weight and get stamina?

2011-11-19T17:59:00.002-08:00

How much cardio should i do to lose weight and get stamina

In one day if i go to the gym and do 45 minutes weight training then how much cardio should i do and i dont want to lose muscle mass.

so what do i have to do not to lose muscle mass

How much cardio should i do to lose weight and get stamina?
http://www.nowloss.com/burn-fat-build-mu... don't need anything else other than this web site. nutrition, exercise, tips for eating, and supplementation.

How do you improve stamina for your running?

2011-11-19T17:59:00.001-08:00

I just ran a mile today (on grass) and got 10 minutes and 10 seconds. Any ideas on how to improve?

How do you improve stamina for your running?
Practice.It takes just that to get used to it.Then keep it up.
Reply:keep running. That's really the only way. I swim, but all exercise based on racing is the same in principal. We did ladders. We would swim a 50 then 100 then 200 then 300 then 400 then 300 then 200 then 100 with about 10 seconds rest in between each. Also doing some lengthy sprint sections will help get your stamina up.
Reply:Change your lifestyle and do this forever. Drink lots of water, walk, run, or swim an hour every day except 1 then do stretching and upper body toning. Eat fruits %26amp; vegetables.

No alcohol

no bread

no burgers

No candy

No chips

no corn

no fried foods

No pasta

No pizza

No potatoes

No sodas

No sugar

Good Luck
Reply:Don't eat any fattening food and practice running everyday!

Remember, PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reply:Another key factor, soda, do not drink any carbonated beverages, it lowers your O2 max and weakens your lungs. other than that, remember to breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth so you don't dry up your throat.
Reply:well run a long distance on most days like 2-3 miles and then work up....after you get that goin try to lose just alittle weight, and work specificly on cardio on some days....and keep practicing agility and being fast...as you said u r fast...dont lose the speed
Reply:u have to work a system. u really have to stay persistent. go on long runs and keep doin that till its comfortable at that distance then up the tempo on the same distance. after ur comfortable there increase the distance but not the tempo. after ur comfortable there up the tempo on the same distance etc. u have to run at least 3 days a week to see improvments. but don over do it u have to rest at least once week. u dont see results till u give ur muscels time to recoop. or else u will jus do more damage than good.

What can help a 26 year old man with stamina?

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What is something that he could do or his wife could do to help him?

What can help a 26 year old man with stamina?
lots, change positions when u get close, stop take a break, pull out for a while, jerk off before she gets home, get off once then do it again the 2nd will definitely take longer, when your close think about your mom or dead cats , also the best ive found is to have sex often each day it will last longer and longer, last but not least age, with it you will gain more control, i can last as long or as i want.

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How do you restore stamina in SVR 08 for Playstation 2?

2011-11-19T17:58:00.006-08:00

My player always gets tired after I run, how do you restore stamina.

How do you restore stamina in SVR 08 for Playstation 2?
I think you press the 'circle' button. Not sure, I don't play a playstation, but that's what i heard.

EDIT: Sorry, I read the title wrong... I was talking about 07, my apologies. But I do not know the answer since I have the Wii version where there is no stamina.
Reply:you dont theres no stamina bar but maybe if you stood still for a bit and you didnt run it would go back normal but it isnt like 06 and 07 it doesnt have a stamina bar which shows you your stamina

hope i helped
Reply:Dude, If You Dont Like Stamina, Just Do What I Do. Take Stamina Off In The Options Menu. Stamina Sucks!!!
Reply:i just turn stamina off its annoying
Reply:To restore stamina you hold down select and you can also take stamina off in options!

How do tou interpret this essay question?

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Hi, I am not going to uni until Monday, but I want to start my essay now. Do you get how I am suppose to reference to the discussion in class and how big is this part going to be if the essay is on 2000 words?

3. `The idea that a practitioner can be "independent" of major media companies os one that is frankly, ridicules`

With particular reference to your discussion in class, how far would you agree with this stamen?

How do tou interpret this essay question?
Can you restate the question? It's not clear. A practitioner is normally a doctor...

Count 10 words (hand-written) per line, usually 20 lines to a page, that's 200 words per page, meaning that your essay will have to be about 10 pages long.

What is the fastest way to increase my stamina(how long i can run)?

2011-11-19T17:58:00.004-08:00

I am fast but a girl i like is faster. I want to show her that I am fast.

What is the fastest way to increase my stamina(how long i can run)?
yea, just keep running and push yourself, just do a lot of like stamina workouts n stuff
Reply:just run a lot

Whats the best way of improving fitness and stamina?

2011-11-19T17:58:00.003-08:00

Really need to improve these two attributes for 5 aside football. Was thinking of maybe spinning classes at the gym? Suggestions?

Whats the best way of improving fitness and stamina?
no need gym no need herbs. watch what nature does, running. find a beach or carless road and run run run(dont forget 2 warm up). dont push yourself too much. when ur out of breath, slowly deccelarate, cooldown, rehidrate,rest under a tree, then, start all over again. as usual, do it 20min/day, 3day/week(it meant exercise day and rest day repeated in consistent repeatation, make sure you don't exercise 2days in a row) .
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Reply:taking the right supplements and combined with appropriate training will sure to improve your fitness and stamina
Reply:spinning wouldn't be good for football what you need to do is run, run, and run exotically for football just do speed and agility drills and start lifting this will really help you.

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What is the best technique to increase stamina during running?

2011-11-19T17:58:00.002-08:00

theres no technique to it. you just gotta keep on practicing and exercising.

What is the best technique to increase stamina during running?
your stamina is gonna be ALL mental unless you are severely out of shape. so the best thing to do is just zone out and run. either get a ipod and zone out to the music or concentrate on the breathing and before you know it, you will be like 2 miles away from home.
Reply:Protein (protein shake, protein bar) before you run.

Amino acid supplement. There is a liquid one called amino fuel that is really good that you can put in protein shake.

Electrolyte supplement
Reply:Dory explained this really well..."Just keep swimming...swimming swimming"...so just keep running. After a while your stamina should increase.

How can I improve my overall daily stamina?

2011-11-19T17:58:00.001-08:00

It seems each day I get tired really easily. How can i improve my energy or coarse with out caffeine. What can I do that is natural and healthy?

How can I improve my overall daily stamina?
B12 and exercise.
Reply:Eat healthy, lots of fruits and veggies. Instead of coffee have a glass of fresh orange juice, or maybe green tea.
Reply:you may try having a body massage at least twice a month just to release all the stress in your body....
Reply:Exercise on a regular basis, eat healthy, and drink plenty of water.

If you're looking for a quick pick-me-up, try a banana.
Reply:chocolate gives you a lot of energy and may be you should do a little exercise before you leave the house- no heavy eating.

How many stamens are in daisies?

2011-11-19T17:58:00.000-08:00

anyone know?

How many stamens are in daisies?
This would depend upon the type and size of the daisy.
Reply:I'm tempted to count the seeds in one right now, but I won't, cuz it's a bunch - 50-75 ?? Maybe ? RScott

What is the best way to build up stamina for running?

2011-11-19T17:57:00.006-08:00

My town of Alpine, New Jersey is essentially hills and mountains(as the name suggests) so I usually run the hills, but i am wondering is it better to go fast on flat terrain or slower on hills. Which will give me a better workout and get my stamina higher assuming i go for the same time.

and what other workouts could i do

What is the best way to build up stamina for running?
My anwser is to run up hills, then stress ur body to jog down em slowly. I suggest you run 4-5 miles a day like. Then you cna add on 5 pound weights. Every 2 weeks add on 5 pounds until you reach 20 pounds. Soon enough you will be running 4,5, and 6 mile jogs without even losing your breath.
Reply:best solution is to vary your workouts

some days easy on the flat

some days fast on the flat

some days on the hills

this assumes you have a basic fitness level and can run easy for 30 minutes

always build up slowly otherwise your injury risk is higher

1 0r 2 hard work outs a week for detailed workouts try the links

pfitzsingers book is great if runnings your main goal
Reply:Don't start of running on hills you should stick to flat surfaces and increase you distance when you feel comfortable when you get tired you kow your improving if you carry on. When you feel ready you can try more demanding terrain and always breath slowly through your nose and out of your mouth to regulate your air intake and heart rate.
Reply:Interval -Interval- Interval......Runnersworld.com has a number of articles and advise. I know it helped me more than any other training! It also helps when looking at increasing your speed. Intervals=Strength and Stamina
Reply:I personaly would have to say interval traning...for example :

two types

ladder and consistant

ladder:

30sec hard 1min off, 1min hard 1min off...repeat till u get to 3min hard an go back down....(when i say off i mean jog)

consistant:

3min hard 2min off for 15 min or so

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Where is the stamen from the apple flower in the apple iteself? (I DON'T MEAN SEPAL)?

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My Biology teacher is asking me this and I can't find it in my notes, so I looked online. However I can't find it there either. Is she simply making things up???

Where is the stamen from the apple flower in the apple iteself? (I DON'T MEAN SEPAL)?
The flowers have many parts that are crucial to the formation of apples:

• Sepals - five green, leaflike structures that make up a flower's calyx

• Petals - the part of a flower that attracts insects by their color and scent

• Stamens - the male reproductive part made up of an anther and filament

• Anther - the part of the stamen that produces pollen

• Filament - the stalk of the stamen

• Pistil - female part of the flower, made up of a stigma, style, and an ovary

• Stigma - the top of a flower's pistil

• Style - the part of a pistil that connects the stigma and the ovary

• Ovary - the rounded base of the pistil, inside of which are five compartments each containing two ovules, female reproductive cells that can become seeds
Reply:The ripened ovary becomes the fleshy apple containing the fertilsed ovules (seeds - apple pips). The petals and sepals fall away.

The shrivelled remains of stamens sometimes stay attached to the fruit. This is the little crispy bit at the opposite 'end' to the stalk.
Reply:the stamen has wilted and died. the spermatozoa has fertilized the ovum and endosperm... nothings left..

maybe...

and for some apple, there is some stamen, left at the bottom side of the apple, which are looked like a little black hair.

What is the best way to increase sexual stamina?

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I am looking to pound girls for at least an hour what is the best way to increase my sex stamina?

by the way has anybody noticed that the top men's health answerer is a girl. seems like us guys can't even answer our own problems

What is the best way to increase sexual stamina?
increase your stamina by keeping a steady pace. if you pound girls your going to last less. thus not pleasing them. women need to be worked smoothly to get good results. just get a pace and keep with it...

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yeah a woman is #1, she seems legit though.
Reply:Find better looking women. Gorgeous girls I can't get enough of but average looking girls...I just knock it out and go on to the next.
Reply:I say practice is the only way , M K J
Reply:three hours is no problem for me. All I can say is practice makes perfect.
Reply:if u can masturbate before u get busy. then u won't c*m so fast.
Reply:A good amount of foreplay before the act can also help increase the length of the session.
Reply:Eat right so you have energy, keep yourself fit in general, practice makes perfect, do pound all the time, go wlow then pound, then slow again. If you ejaculate early in the piece can you still keep going? If not, delay orgasm or wear a rubber ring to keep you erect.

And dont think about the time, dont think! Loose yourself in the pleasure %26amp; time will tick away before you know it.

How do I improve my sprinting stamina?

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I'm pretty fast, but I can't keep up my top-notch, 100% speed for very long. Any tips? Are there any exercises I can do on a treadmill or Elliptical that would improve it?

How do I improve my sprinting stamina?
You need to decide what distance you want to "sprint" and double to triple that amount. When you can sprint comfortably the extra distance, your stamina will be much greater on the shorter distances.
Reply:just keep running dude!

old fasioned but works

RUN 4 YOUR LIFE EVERYDAY!

eventually you'll improve

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What is the transfer of pollen from stamen to ovules?

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science 7th grade

What is the transfer of pollen from stamen to ovules?
Pollination, or fertilization. See:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pollination

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What are different ways to build sexual stamina in one month?

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My girlfriend is going to spend a week with me in the middle of march and its pretty apparent that action will be going down. She's more experienced than me but thats not an issue as she said she'll just give me experience ;). The issue tho is that we like each other very much and altho she said she doesn't expect me to last long since i have little experience, i still want to try to build my stamina.

So any natural ways are welcome. If you know of some vitamins, pills, etc...ill look into those too and do some research.

What are different ways to build sexual stamina in one month?
You will be getting a bunch of advertisement answers to this question.

What you need to remember is that the body will build its own stamina. You have a week with her. The first few times will go fast, but as your body becomes familiar with hers, you will be able to last. Just be patient with her, and hopefully she will be patient with you.

Remember also that many women don't orgasm easily with penetration. They need oral or manual stimulation, which you can offer her without "stamina".

Remember to wear a condom!!!!
Reply:jerk off first then go do her you will last longer
Reply:if u r single MASTURBATE AS OFTEN AS U CAN AND IF U HAVE A G/F HAVE SEX AS LONG AS U CAN PRACTICE ONLY MAKES A MAN PERFECT
Reply:Damn straight, the more you play with it the less sensative it will become. Get some porn, magazines, hell get some other girls and practice. KY, which you can buy in most stores has a prolong cream you can buy, but the best way is to get the first nut out of the way from oral sex and then break her back!!!!
Reply:baby spruce up on some vitamin b12 tablets, iron tablets and if that don't cut there's always viagra! and practice makes perfect!
Reply:diddle your manhood 3 times a day. its like sports..practice makes perfect.
Reply:jerk off a bunch, and jerk off before you have sex with her you last a long time

Can you change the amount of Hp you start out with in stamina mode in Super smash bros melee? its special mele

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Nope. Sorry, it's set at 150%.

What is the best way to gain stamina?

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hi im 12 and i like running . however i have a problem,i cant run very far . please could i have some advice on how to gain stamina.

What is the best way to gain stamina?
A good way of building up your stamina is to find a hill to run up. It need not be a very big hill as long as it's fairly steep. Try and run up it as fast as you can and then either jog or walk down it. Build up the amount of times you do this and eventually you'll find that running on a flat surface becomes a lot easier and you can go further.
Reply:Don't give up, sometimes even experienced runners get in slumps. Often what pros will do to gain stamina is to increase mileage slowly. Make sure you take it easy though. One popular technique is to run 4-5 min then walk 1 min. You can vary this, but the point is to keep your heart rate elevated, but not too high. This will increase your VO2 max which is the best measure of stamina. Good luck.
Reply:Every time you run, run a little bit farther. Pretty soon you'll be running farther than you thought you could. Just work up to it. Push yourself and you WILL gain stamina.
Reply:When you practice add a little distance every time and even if you feel like quitting, push it until your done. Eventually you will do it with ease.
Reply:you should take deep breaths and carry some bottles of water this happens to me too and im 12 too this is what i do
Reply:should take deep breathes,,,..and then run a lil bit farther on nd on

Does anyone know any breathing techniques for running, something to improve your stamina while running?

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Does anyone have any exercises or breathing techniques to improve my stamina while running?

Does anyone know any breathing techniques for running, something to improve your stamina while running?
Your body naturally breaths the right way so there isn't any need to learn a breathing technique.

The way to improve stamina is by running. Most running should be done at a relatively low intensity and doesn't require hard breathing. If you are breathing hard you are running to fast so slow down. If even slow running is too hard you'll need to start with a run/walk program.

For recreational fitness, 3 to 4 days a week for 30 minutes is plenty. Once you can do that then increase the duration of one of the runs or add another day of running. To further improve stamina you'll need to add some tempo running to the mix.
Reply:I guess you have to try to expand your lung and use it's full potential. One manner of doing so is to breathe deeply as much as you are able to. When you inhale, intake to the max so that your tummy rises full. Exhale till your tummy appears as flat as possible.
Reply:Good question.... try drinking water.

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How can I make my stamina last longer?

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I already know that swimming and running helps. What are some other ways specificaly indoor activities?

How can I make my stamina last longer?
I found this in yahoo news to increase it,maybe it wiil help.
Reply:Eating lots of fireball chili and washing down with lots of dark RUM.
Reply:Stamina for what? Sports? Sexual performance? Be more specific please.

How can I improve my stamina or endurance?

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Hello I am a 14 year old kid going into highschool and im starting football camp in like 2 days. Im in terrible shape I can barley run 5 minuites without stopping. In between camp and real practices there is a two month gap. In those two months I would love to be able to boost my stamina and endurance to become a better athelete. (Im like 5,6 150 lbs.)

How can I improve my stamina or endurance?
some one suggestion intervals with jogging and sprinting. If you struggle to run for 5 minutes I don't think that would work for you.

I suggest something similar walking with jogging. You could get a friend or parent to go with you and wear a watch with a timer.

Walk for 10 minutes to warm up do some stretches beforehand. Then a minute of running, 1 minute walking (longer if you need it) 2 mins running, (2mins walking) etc go up to 5 or whatever you can make it to and then go back down and finish off with a 10 minute walk.

This should take about 50mins.

When you get fitter have longer periods of running and less walking eg 10 mins running 2 mins walking.

Good luck
Reply:ok i do soccer (football) as some say, i do alot of sprinting

but u have to get the technique right first before u can start sprinting.

when u do sprinting u want to have; open hands and the arms must go to the nose then to pockets keep ur back straight.

now for the training; now since u do football then i dont suggest u do 100m sprints.. useless u will never do 100m sprint in a soccer game.

so do 15 - 40m sprints.

wat i do is the 20, 30, 40m sprint... jus line 3 cones up in that order, sprint to the first cone then walk back then sprint to the second cone walk back so on. bot of these should go for about 15minz

u can also do the same thing but you run around the cones (no walking) remember to pump the arms.

you can go to any sports shop and buy some hurdles

( different sizes) and do knees up bout 8 reps with 30 - 50 second rest.

the beep test is also very very very good, u should be able to download it from limewire or something.

doing squats my coach says if you want to become rly fast then u should squat ur own weight + 1 quater of ur weight. but thats when u get way up in ur fitness levs

ummm u can also do the ladder u can look up different exercises on youtube, the ladder exercises are very helpful but remember to drink ALOT of water

there are alot out there these only touch on it. but i recomend the beep test.. it kills at about 12 - 14 but it does alot bout 15 minz of the beep test is like 2 hours of training lol =p
Reply:I improve my running by doing sprints. For example you Sprint 30 secs and run slowly for 60 secs, that being one set. Do 5-10 sets. It will help alot. Or run long dist at a comfortable pace till u get in better shape and then start doing sets. You can mix running with swimming to improve your cardiovascular stamina :)
Reply:if you are an offensive player i suggest working on speed...

-its bad that u held it off..but for the next 2 days u should jog outside

-warm up for about 3-5 minutes

-stretch

-sprint 12 seconds every three minutes

-do it for about 10 minutes

-stretch

-rest and do it over again
Reply:Cardio exercise such as running or jogging. Start of slow with 3-4 minutes of jogging, walk for minute than continue running again, continue to increase the amount of time running and you will surely see improvements real soon. This worked for me.
Reply:start working out and running, you never see any one walking on a foot ball field. and work short sprints. like coming off the yard marker and running about 50 Ft. and then do the same going the other way. Drink lots of fluid and do not get over heated.
Reply:just exercise at your level and move up the more you are ready and you will start to gain stamina and endurance.
Reply:intervals ( jogging w/ bursts of sprints)

Where can I find a spring conversion kit for the Stamina reformer?

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or atleast just the spring bar and springs.Any suggestions appreciated. My husband is an accomplished wood worker so he can alter my reformer without compromising the structural integrity of the unit itself.

Where can I find a spring conversion kit for the Stamina reformer?
try here or here: ) http://www.staminaproducts.com/faqs.cfm

http://www.staminaproducts.com/replaceme...

How do I get faster in running and get more stamina?

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I run faster than all my friends but the people 1 and 2 years older than me leave me in the dust.

How do I get faster in running and get more stamina?
Ok...and the older guys may continue to beat you because of their age and experience, but here is what you can do to help. To gain stamina( endurance) you must increase your distance. Add one long run a week, maybe 30 to35% of your weekly total. If you run 20 miles a week, make one run 6 or 7 miles. Add about 10% increase every two weeks to your weekly total. If you run 20 miles for two weeks, go 22 the next couple of weeks. To increase speed you have to run fast. Start off by adding intervals once a week in a short run. Intervals are burst of speed during a run. Try starting with 8 intervals of 20 seconds each...with a rest of a couple of minutes between. Sprint as hard as you can during the 20 burst, and run slow, jog between the intervals. Use a mile before and a mile after to warm up and cool down. Add another day of speed work as your body adjust to this workout.This program will help you run farther and faster.
Reply:To get faster you have to do quick feet workouts such as sprinting. There are many drills that sprinters use to gain a quicker turnover when they run. One is called high knees...see how fast you can run in place while picking your knees up all the way to your chest. There are many out there and maybe you should google "sprinting drills" to make sure you do them correctly. Stamina requires a different type of drill where you want to concentrate on endurance rather than speed. Try running for 10 minutes straight and calculate your distance. Once you have done this for about a week, challenge yourself to run longer. This will build your stamina in no time. Hope that helps!
Reply:stick at it, the best way is practice and work out your legs to build strength and push yourself to build endurance
Reply:Run everyday! Each day increase the amount just a little or drastically! It will work!

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What are the best workouts for building endurance, speed, and stamina for basketball?

2011-11-19T17:55:00.006-08:00

I neeed some workouts or rutines or even advice to improve my game.

What are the best workouts for building endurance, speed, and stamina for basketball?
wall sit for endurance

liners or suicides for speed

rebound or boxout drills for stamina
Reply:Keep Playing (Play with different people, courts, etc)
Reply:just take some HGH

How can you improve your stamina, decrease laziness and fufill things when needed?

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I struggle to have the motivation or effort to do things regularly and constantly have low stamina levels etc. Can you help?

How can you improve your stamina, decrease laziness and fufill things when needed?
First of all, eliminate using pot and other types of substances. Secondly, maybe you should consider a physical exam to rule out any sort of physical problem that might be contributing to your low stamina. Third, take a look at your diet and exercise regime. A balanced diet and exercise that includes aerobic and weight training should help you boost your energy level. Fourth, are you depressed? Here are some warning signs of depression:

1. Loss of interest in pleasurable things

2. Weight gain or weight loss of at least 10 pounds in a month

3. Trouble sleeping

4. Trouble waking up

5. Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness

6. Lethargy

7. Suicidal thoughts

8. Obsessive thoughts

9. Crying jags

10. Feeling "numb"

If you have any of these symptoms,then you definitely should consult with your doctor. You may have a clinical depression or even a bi-polar disorder that can be helped with medication and lifestyle changes. Good luck!
Reply:Delegate.
Reply:I have great stamina but have trouble getting things started myself. I found that if I just get it started, I'm fine. I like to finish something once I start it. Maybe that will help. Not smoking and being a vegetarian has helped me too.
Reply:healthy food , fruits and veggies, get rid of so much bread

EXCERCISE works like a charm

decaf green tea

8 cups of water a day

get about an hour of sunlight a day on your skin and for your eyes.

there are TONS more, but give this a shot

just like everything else, diet and exercise. But friends, a meaniful life, a feeling of purpose, maybe even religion works too.
Reply:Eat really healthy, exercise regularly, get enough sunshine into your body and smile :-)
Reply:Get your exercise. It is the single best stamina enhancer out there!

Start with the first step. What do you need to get done? The first step typically leads you to the next which leads you to the next. Pretty soon you're done!
Reply:To will is to select a goal, determine a course of action that will bring one to that goal, and then hold to that action till the goal is reached. The key is action.

Once you get he ball rolling it's hard to stop it.
Reply:You can go for a walk after dinner every day.
Reply:You need to ask yourself a few questions. Are you eating right? Are you getting enough sleep? Are you depressed? If you say yes to eating poorly or not getting enough sleep, you probably know what to do about that. If it's depression, tell your doctor. It's a real illness and should be treated seriously. If it's none of the above, are you in a rut? If it's a rut, change your routine. Find some new and interesting things to do. Look around for some inspiration. Start a new project. Plan a getaway.
Reply:Get into running!!! Start slow and work tourself up!!! When I lack motivation, I either jog with my dog or go running while listening to my ipod because the music keeps me going
Reply:Its mind over matter, now the nicer weather has arrived try going for a walk breath in the fresh air, it will not only wake you up, it will do you good, plus it will help your Stamina, and get you fitter. and its free.
Reply:Take a food allergy test i did two years ago i was amazed at how many foods where affecting my every day routine now that i have cut them out i have endless energy

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What is a good supplement that will increase my stamina, endurance as i run?

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I have to pass a physical test called PFT, for those who may be familiar with the marines, and I have to run 3 miles. This happens this monday the 9th. I have been running and I have an okay time but i know i could push myself further: i just need a little boost for these last training days and for the day of the test. what products do you know of?

What is a good supplement that will increase my stamina, endurance as i run?
Creatine or L-Carnitine.
Reply:U can try a carb load, try eating foods that consists of pasta or potatoes the night before your test. These foods release energy slowly and cotinuously and are ecellent for endurance and stamina, versus foods with sugar that release energy fast over a short period which are good for sprints and other activities requiring a burst of energy.

So, come Monday its "Semper Fi do or die" lol
Reply:drink 2 redbulls so i can give you wings!!!
Reply:This might sound stupid but when i was in the military we would do this; put just 2 little M%26amp;M's in your mouth ten minuets before the test and you will smoke those f***ing drill Srgt's. Semperfi Hoorah!!!!!!
Reply:Take creatine 1 hour before every run. Take creatine after each training to repair build up the muscle. Creatine is the simplest form of protein that will absorb by your body instantly.
Reply:a bottle of boost

What is the function of stamen?

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MALE part of FLOWER: consists of anther and filament. Anter houses and produces pollen (sperm)-meiosis here. Filament holds the anther to the flower.

the main purpose is for reproduction.

What is the function of stamen?
It is the boy part of the flower, looking for the girl part.
Reply:it is male reproduction organ for flowering plants.

The head of stamen (anthea) contains sperms to fertlize the ovum in psitillum
Reply:MALE part of FLOWER: consists of anther and filament. Anter houses and produces pollen (sperm)-meiosis here. Filament holds the anther to the flower.
Reply:the male part of the flower, a pistol and an anther, and the anther produces the pollen which carries the sperm

Do you know the name of this lily?

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It is a white trumpet shape with yellow stamen.Very common in religious settings and funerals.

Do you know the name of this lily?
I believe you are describing the calla lily
Reply:calla lily
Reply:its a very common flower, and it has a very sweet pungent smell as if you just wanna die kinda thing, its called the easter lilly duh!!!!

Can anyone identify a flower or its family group for me?

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these flowers were planted from a mixed bag of bulbs, including gladioli's, it has three petals in bright pink/red and then an inner pattern of yellow patches inside a ring of yellow. It has three orange/yellow gowths that are between the petals and then a long red stamen. It grows from long palish geen leaves, and the flower only lasts one day. hope someone can help me.

Can anyone identify a flower or its family group for me?
Hard to tell from your description, but it sounds like it may be a lily. What shape are the petals - round or pointed? The three ourange/yellow (growths?) between the petals - are they petals as well?

Day lilies usually only last a day - hence the name. How tall is it? Is there more than one flower per stem? More than one stem per plant? Any chance you could get a picture of it? That would help immensely.
Reply:Ei, ei, ei, that is a tough one. Could it possibly be a Fall-Crocus? I am not joking, as there is such a plant - Iridaceae.

1. My suggestion is that you take a picture and head for a nursery for help....or go to the County Extension for info.

2. Go to the Google or Yahoo "Search box" and type in the info for Spring bulbs, for Summer bulbs, or for Fall bulbs. Something might come up.

Website:

http://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/b/Irida...

Good luck
Reply:Pictures would really help!!

Good Luck!!
Reply:It sounds like Tigridia, "Mexican shell flower". There's a picture of one at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tigridia

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What kind of fitness program would i need to be on to gain speed but also still have alot of stamina?

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I play football (soccer) in midfield and from what i know you generally either have speed or stamina. Is there exercises where ur can gain some speed but not comprimise ur stamina?

What kind of fitness program would i need to be on to gain speed but also still have alot of stamina?
If by speed you mean your running speed than you will need to do Farklets/Suicides/Triangles.

Set out a measurable distance in increments such as 10 Yards, 15 Yards, 20 Yards, 30 Yards, 40 Yards.

After that you need to sprint as fast as you can to the 10 Yard Marker, then walk back. Then run to the 15 Yard Marker, and walk back. Do that all the way until you get to your last measurement, then walk it back, and then go in decreasing order. (I.E. 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 30, 20, 15, 10)

You can tweak the distances to your own discretion, but this is a simple routine that has proven effective for running backs, and sprinters, and even the Military Special Forces.

What's the best way to build endurance/stamina for running?

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When i was in the Army we done a lot of running up hills and walking down them.....never the other way around.

Running up 45 degree hills untill your legs turned to jelly and you threw your breakfast up was considered excellent endurance training.

What's the best way to build endurance/stamina for running?
run more often and pretty soon you will be able to rin with out getting tired
Reply:When I started running I was barely able to run a mile without stopping but I found that running for a length of time maybe about 5 minutes and then walking for a minute and running for 5 minutes and then repeating for the desired amount of time.

Eventually when that gets easy run a mile and then walk for 5 minutes, etc.

Taking walking breaks helped me to be able to run up to 12 miles at a time.
Reply:Run alot
Reply:Go to your local track and split the 400 meters up into four sections: sprint the first 100 meters, jog the second 100 meters, sprint the next 100 meters, and jog the next 100 meters. Do as many laps of this until your legs feel like rubber.
Reply:Run backwards as far as Forrest Gump ran!
Reply:humm,...just do it ! by nike shose..?
Reply:Lots of aerobic exercise, increasing the duration of the exercise.
Reply:This may sound stupid but wear a snorkle while you do your cardio, allot of MMA fighters use this technique when training to build stamina.
Reply:run on a schedule, track time and distance and force yourself to go further or faster every 4th run ... if you use a treadmill, use the incline feature to make the same distance harder ...
Reply:The only way is to run, run and run more, at least 12 miles, 3 times per week.
Reply:Walk for a bit then run for as long as you can. Alternate in between walking and running until the times you can run gets longer.
Reply:Run longer distances at a lower speed, and then work yourself up.
Reply:Start slowly, and go a little further every day. Make sure you eat right. You need protein and complex carbs. Make sure you keep your fluid level up.

Further, make sure you exercise and build your muscles.

What is the opposite of a hermaphrodite?

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I need it really quick for science class tomorrow! The answer is not pistil and stamen! I really bad need to know and what is the term used for plants with only one of the reproductive parts! Please help!

What is the opposite of a hermaphrodite?
Well, if a hermaphodite is both sexes, then the opposite would naturally be something with no sex. Asexual.
Reply:The word HERMAPHRODITE has its roots in the Greek Mythological figures Hermos (Male) and Aphrodite ( female).

In biological language it means an animal or plant having both, male and the female sex organs in one and the same individual. It is just another word for BISEXUAL.

If Hermaphrodite = Bisexual . Then the opposite is Unisexual or Dioecious.
Reply:her•maph•ro•dite

Pronunciation: (hûr-maf'ru-dīt"), [key]

—n.

1. an individual in which reproductive organs of both sexes are present. Cf. pseudohermaphrodite.

2. Biol.an organism, as an earthworm or plant, having normally both the male and female organs of generation.

3. a person or thing in which two opposite qualities are combined.

—adj.

1. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a hermaphrodite.

2. combining two opposite qualities.

3. Bot.monoclinous.

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hermaphrodite

noun

1. A human being, plant or animal that, either normally or abnormally, possesses both male and female reproductive organs, eg the earthworm and many plants.

2. A compound of opposite qualities.

adj

1. Combining the characteristics of both sexes or opposite qualities.

Derivative: hermaphroditic

Belonging to or having characteristics typical of a hermaphrodite.

Combining two opposites.

Derivative: hermaphroditically

adverb

Derivative: hermaphroditism

noun

The union of the two sexes in one body.

Etymology: 15c: named after Hermaphroditos, in Greek mythology the son of Hermes and Aphrodite, who grew into one person with the nymph Salmacis.

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Hermaphrodite, Hermaphroditos, Hermaphroditus, Hermes, Hermetic, Hermetical, Hermit (Aka: Androgynous / Half and half)

Accepted definition: A person born with both male and female sex organs. This is a vague, confusing and inaccurate definition. There are 3 labels of Hermaphrodites: True, Male pseudo and Female Pseudo. All are equally genuine. The term "hermaphrodite" is derived from the ancient Greek myth of Hermaphroditus, son of Hermes and Aphrodite. While bathing, he became united in a single body with a nymph.

Sequential hermaphrodite: The organism is born as one sex and later changes into the other sex.

Protandry: When the organism starts as a male, and changes sex to a female later in life. Example: The seabasses (Family Serranidae). These are a highly sought food fish complex made up of primarily groupers. Since even a small male can produce more than enough sperm to fertilize a huge number of eggs, while a female's egg output increases greatly with an increase in size, this strategy makes sense for an organism (fishes in general) where over 99% of the eggs laid will not result in a fish that reaches sexual maturity. It has been shown that fishing pressure actually is causing a change in when the switch from male to female occurs, since fishermen naturally prefer to catch the larger fishes. The populations are generally changing sex at a smaller size, due to natural selection.

Protogyny: When the organism starts as a female, and changes sex to a male later in life. Example: Wrasses (Family Labridae) are reef fishes that tend to have three distinct sexual types. Small females, immature males and supermales. The small females and the immature males have identical colorations. The supermale is usually brightly colored, and there is only one in a given area of the reef. This supermale dominates the other wrasses of the species, having the choice of females to mate with. When the supermale dies, the largest wrasse in the area, male or female, becomes the new supermale.

'Simultaneous hermaphrodite: The organism has both male and female sexual organs at the same time as an adult. Usually, self-fertilization does not occur. Also called synchronous hermaphrodites.' Examples: Earthworms. Hamlets (Family Haemulidae) are a type of fish that are curious for many reasons, including that they seem to be evolving into different species quite rapidly. Unlike other fishes, hamlets seem quite at ease mating in front of divers, allowing observations in the wild to occur readily. They do not practice self fertilization, but when they find a mate, the pair takes turns between which one acts as the male, and which acts as the female, through multiple matings, usually over several nights --- wikipedia

TRUE

A person born with both ovary and testicular tissue, this could be 2 seperate gonads ( one of each) or a combination of both in one (an ovotestes). The genitalia can vary from completely male or female, to a combination of both or even ambiguous looking. The chromosome (karotype) compliment can be XX (female), XY (male), XX/XY (mosiac) or even XO (extremely rare). Those XX with female genitalia are raised female ( some have even given birth). Those XY with male genitalia are raised male ( a few have fathered children). The children born XX/XY or XO (with genitalia male or female are raised in the sex they look most like) ,Those born with ambiguous genitalia have many medical tests for the doctors to determine which sex they should be assigned. Doctors then recommend early surgery to make the child look physically like the sex assigned to them.

CAUSES

The causes are not known, The medical community does know this is a very rare condition but do not have accurate figures to how many people have this condition (depending on the literature between 350-450 known cases).

FEMALE PSEUDO

A person born XX with normal female internal organs but with "masculanized" genitalia. They can appear more male then female or a combination of each.

CAUSES

The most common is Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) it occurs approximately 1:14,000 births.This is when the adrenal glands overproduce testosterone. It also has been recorded that some persons with this disorder had been exposed to progesterone-like drugs before they were born.

MALE PSEUDO

A person born XY with testes (usually in the abdominal cavity). The external genitalia are usually female but can be ambiguous.

(An intersexual is a person with genitalia of indeterminate sex, or which combine features of both sexes. Intersexuals include both "true hermaphrodites", those with equally male and female genitals, and "pseudo-hermaphrodites", those with genitals which are closer to one sex or the other, while combining features of both; but many dislike these terms as being overly medical. It is estimated [1] that perhaps 1.7 percent of live births are actually intersexual. -wikipedia)

CAUSES

The most common cause is Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS). This is when the body doesn't respond to the androgen being produced. There are different variations: Complete (CAIS) , and Partial (PAIS). This condition has a variety of names and occurance rates..

HEMOPHRODITES IN ANIMALS

By Bijal P. Trivedi

National Geographic Today

April 16, 2002

Atrazine, a top selling weed killer in the United States and the world, has been found to dramatically affect the sexual development of male frogs, turning them into hermaphrodites -creatures with both male and female organs- at concentrations 30 times lower than those deemed safe by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

"What struck us as unbelievable was that atrazine could cause such dramatic effects at such low levels," says Tyrone Hayes, an associate professor of integrative biology at the University of California, Berkeley, who led the frog study.

"If you take five grains of salt, divide this weight by five thousand, that is the amount of atrazine that causes these abnormalities," added Hayes.

The EPA has set the limit for atrazine contamination for drinking water at 3 parts per billion (ppb). Hayes' and his colleagues found that concentrations of 0.1 ppb caused abnormalities.

The scientists exposed tadpoles of the African clawed frog, a popular research organism, to atrazine at concentrations as low as 0.1 ppb. When the tadpoles reached adulthood, Hayes found that between 16 and 20 percent had abnormal reproductive systems.

"Some had three ovaries and three testes, some had ovaries on one side and testes on the other, one animal even had six testes," says Hayes. The male voice box also shrunk, resembling the female version. And, when males were exposed to levels as high as 25 ppb of atrazine, the frogs showed a ten-fold decrease in testosterone levels.

Based on work done in other laboratories, Hayes' team suspects that atrazine feminizes the frogs by increasing production of an enzyme called aromatase, which converts testosterone to estrogen.

These results are published in the April 16 issue of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

All kinds of stress induce plants to become hermaphrodites. These include irregular light cycle, water stress, and some chemicals. Hermaphroditism is also a genetic trait that indicates even without stress. --- Ed Rosenthal

First 'test tube hermaphrodite' reported

January 18, 1998

Web posted at: 10:59 a.m. EDT (1059 GMT)

ATLANTA (CNN) -- The odds of a human being naturally having both male and female sexual characteristics are slim, both in the general population and for so-called "test tube babies" conceived through in vitro fertilization. In fact, in 20 years of in vitro fertilization, it has never happened -- until now.

In the latest issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, Scottish researchers reported the first known case of a hermaphrodite found in an in vitro fertilization.

The researchers say couples using the process should be warned of this possible outcome, though it is unlikely to happen to them.

More than 100,000 babies have been born through IVF since Louise Brown, the world's first test tube baby, was born in 1978.

The hermaphrodite case, the only one of those thousands to develop this irregularity during conception, arose due to an error in the fertilization. During the IVF process, a male embryo, with an x and y chromosome, and a female embryo, with two x chromosomes, fused.

"In combination, the genetics or chromosomes were mixed to become one fetus," explained Dr. Dorothy Mitchell-Leef, a reproductive biology associate, who says the true hermaphrodite condition is found in nature "maybe one in every 25,000 deliveries."

The condition is not life-threatening. It can be surgically corrected

Is hermaphrodite a proof of evolution?

Hermaphrodites do not have any new information, but in humans are the result of an abnormality in embryonic development. Human embryos are sexually dimorphic at first (i.e. contain characteristics of both sexes), because they all have basically the same genetic information, and this information is expressed as efficiently as possible as the embryo develops. This is design economy. For example, in all human embryos, at first both the müllerian duct system (female) and the wolffian duct system (male) develop, because both sexes have the genetic information for these structures. Incidentally, this refutes the urban myth that human embryos 'start off female'. The subsequent differences are the result of designed chemical signals that control the expression of the information. E.g., a gene set usually found on the Y chromosome controls the levels of testosterone and dihydroxytestosterone (DHT) secretion. Above a certain level, these hormones suppress the development of the müllerian duct system and promote the wolffian duct system, so the embryo takes on masculine characteristics. Below a certain hormone level, the opposite happens, and the embryo takes on female characteristics. But if for some reason the genetic information for one sex or the other is not switched off, then a hermaphrodite results. This hasn't the slightest thing to do with evolution from goo to you via the zoo.

In short, the hermaphroditic state arises because of a defect in development. Such defects happen in our fallen world. It does not involve any new genetic information, so it has nothing to do with Evolution. A lesson is: if readers are faced with a 'proof' of evolution, just ask whether any new genetic information arises, i.e. whether it really has anything to do with real molecules to man evolution, and how this 'proof' refutes the Biblical creation framework. -((Dr) Jonathan Sarfati Research scientist, author and editorial consultant AiG (Australia))

CONCLUSION:

I find it kind of strange with all the advance technologies that we posses that we can't seem to find to cause of hermaphrodites existence. Yet in plants and other animals it is so easy. Plus, when it occurred in the test tube humans we could account for it. I don't buy it.

They are two train of thought:

One, from the above statements from leading sources, a chemical imbalance had been found in the plant/animal cases. Therefore, it could be a chemical 'mis-up' in our environment, through fertilizers, processed food etc and even tracing back to the dawn of man since we begun to progress. Progression usually has drawbacks too. Continue eating those microwave dinner and see if you don't develop some abnormalities. And it doesn't take much progression too; remember what Hayes said about the animals, "If you take five grains of salt, divide this weight by five thousand, that is the amount of atrazine that causes these abnormalities." Ed Rosenthal also said, 'All kinds of stress induce plants to become hermaphrodites. These include irregular light cycle, water stress, and some chemicals. Hermaphroditism is also a genetic trait that indicates even without stress.' Many of these spin offs of progression could be the factor as seen in the plants and animals; and though the number of hermaphrodites reported are low, I believe they are many more who are afraid to let it known.

Two, which is the side I'm more leaning to for present times, it could be a deliberate action to mock God, discredit his word, advocate homosexuality and help provide the catalyst for the new age (do what thou will.). When I was speaking to someone in a cyber group on transgendering after she was cornered, see exclaimed, 'what about hermaphrodites, God made mistake [haha, because that's not in his book - bible].' From this I could see the underline agenda satan's plot. Similar to when an incurable STD's was deliberately injected into black males in Los Angeles; which Bill Clinton, president at the time, openly apologized. No one would have known it was deliberate if it wasn't exposed. They would have thought the 'good-for-nothing' black males are so promiscuousand irresponsible with their sexuality.

Do you know what they will be able to do because of the completion of the genetic mapping? You can literally have a custom made baby the natural way. Choose the color of the hair, skin etc and more other remarkable things. Imagine an Afro-American baby born with green or purple hair. We will see what is called in X-men, mutants, as scientists continue to play God. One could then put these and the current cases hermaphrodites under the category, "man shall do great things".

Therefore, hermaphrodites could be results of our ever advancing chemical achievements and/or the deviant scientific minds that couldn't resist to experiment. These abnormalities are not rare, scientist have being doing these thing in secret for years. I could show you pictures of many abnormalies in the world and many are due to scientific involvement and the rest to demonic intervention; things you wouldn't begin to believe.

I could go on with this, but since the number of hermaphrodites are growing, and they're been notice, I think it wise not to uncover other truths. They are human beings too and my suggestion to any is that you choose the sex that you are more incline to, have a corrective surgery to that end, then live your normal life. The stances that God has on any human being are the same stance he has for hermaphrodites. Homosexuality is still homosexuality, transgendering is still transgendering, fornication is still fornication and sin is sin across the boards; once you have the capacity to think and reason (intelligence). After you've made the decision to be a man/woman continue in that path, though many change later, reason being that choice was made for them at birth or as a child.

But if this choice was made by you given all factors involved, then stick with it and don't plan to do anything God does approve of. It's kind of a complex situation. But they're still humans and should still be born again. God loves them and he still cares for them and wants them to be save as well. Sex doesn't really matter in the new kingdom (heaven) for the scripture teaches us that in this new kingdom there is neither male nor female. Therefore, though you might be abnormal physically, your soul is not and it must be accounted for. God is more concern with your heart and that it be inclined to him. If you're a hermaphrodite, don't follow 'some' who go about being transvestives, posing for porn movies or any such thing. Don't use your situation to justify sinning. For instance, you choose to be a man by all factors involved, but later on you decide you want to sleep with a man and have anal sex. To support this you would use the 'herms card' to justify it because you have a femining side. No! That's sin and the consequences you will reap [the same can be said about cross dressing or unwed sexual activities]. If I felt like robbing the national bank, being that my father was an ardent thief, do I use genetics to justify 'wiping out' the national reserve? Saying, "I have a theifing genetic make up so it's okay, besides I'm destitute and an ex-vietnam soldier." No! I'll be punished by God and man.

If you're a hermaphrodite, God loves you, he wants you to be saved and like any human being, anyone who is not shall inherit an unhappy eternity.
Reply:A-sexual.
Reply:Ther is no oppsite
Reply:I'd guess..."Asexual"?
Reply:Anil is right -- unisexual. Dioecious plants have only one sex (dioecious is from the Greek meaning 2 houses -- separate plant for each sex).
Reply:A diecious species
Reply:totally sexless,hermaphrodite has everything
Reply:Not sure that there has been a person born with neither sexual organs. I will have to Google that.
Reply:my sister
Reply:ANDROID.
Reply:male and female (separately)
Reply:someone with no sex organs
Reply:how can it monocot lordazzo13?

nor monoecious- it means male and female flower groeing on same plant.

it is unisexual for sure which means having only type of flower.
Reply:asexual or nonsexual,

a·sex·u·al Pronunciation (-sksh-l)

adj.

1. Having no evident sex or sex organs; sexless.

2. Relating to, produced by, or involving reproduction that occurs without the union of male and female gametes, as in binary fission or budding.

3. Lacking interest in or desire for sex.

a·sexu·ali·ty (-l-t) n.

a·sexu·al·ly adv.

Adj.1.nonsexual - not havning or involving sex; "an asexual spore"; "asexual reproduction"

asexual

But. as for a true antonym it does not have one. This may be a trick question by your teacher.
Reply:Monocot (monocotyledonous)

A cotyledon is a significant part of the embryo within the seed of a plant. Upon germination, the cotyledon usually becomes the embryonic first leaves of a seedling. The number of cotyledons present is one characteristic used by botanists to classify the flowering plants. Species with one cotyledon are called monocotyledonous (or, "monocots") and placed in the Class Liliopsida. Plants with two embryonic leaves are termed dicotyledonous (dicots) and placed in the Class Magnoliopsida.
Reply:hismaphrodite
Reply:Gender Neutral
Reply:i`m sorry don`t have the answer but is not asexual asexual- lackingsex orfunctional sex organs
Reply:hermaphrodite has both sexes.so the opp would have to be asexual......
Reply:a unich...sorry asexual for fauna
Reply:unlucky
Reply:A hermaphrodite is a person who has both sets of gonads testes and ovaries, so the "opposite" would be someone who has one set or a male or female. Sorry I only know people not plants.
Reply:Neuter.

Where is the stigma on spider-plant flowers?

2011-11-19T17:54:00.003-08:00

I know it's there somewhere- I have successfully pollinated two flowers- but I just can't find it! I mean, it says in my bio textbook that there should be a large, sticky area on the top of the [can't remember whether it's pistol or stamen; it's the female part of the plant]. Is it microscopic?

Also- the plants I've pollinated have grown fleshy, three-lobed lumps. I'm assuming these are the fruits, but I wouldn't know.

Where is the stigma on spider-plant flowers?
I don't think there is anything of the sort associated with a spider plant. They have tiny white flowers that last for 24 hrs or less on long wiry stems coming off the main plant. The flowers are followed by baby plants. I have never heard of fleshy, three lobed lumps or fruits on a spider plant.
Reply:I don't think there is anything of the sort associated with a spider plant. They have tiny white flowers that last for 24 hrs or less on long wiry stems coming off the main plant. The flowers are followed by baby plants. I have never heard of fleshy, three lobed lumps or fruits on a spider plant.

Could you possibly have a spider lily? That may develop into some sort of seed pod once pollinated. Just a thought, but I do not know much about pollinating them. Sorry.
Reply:Are you referring to Cleome (Spider Flower)? A bushy plant with seven lobed leaves. The scented flowers are 3 ins in length and the long stamens give it a spidery appearance.Cleome spinosa height 3 - 4 ft spread 2 ft with white, pink , red or mauve flowers. Any well-drained soil will do, but it must have full sun.

If you key the name of the plant into the search box near the top right hand side of the screen you may find a web site that will answer the rest of your question.
Reply:The center
Reply:There is no stigma connected with spider plants that I know of. They got the name because of their spidery look. They're beautiful and easy to grow.
Reply:If you successfully pollinated two flowers... you must have found the stigma. Look closely at the lumps or "fruits" you have. It's possible that you can find the remains or scar of a stigma and then look for it in corresponding flowers.

I don't know too much about spider plants, but is it possible that they have separate male and female flowers? If so, not all the flowers will have a stigma. Just check each flower.
Reply:ummmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Reply:Just cut the " babies " off %26amp; root in water til you get larger roots . Then plant in new soil with ROOT BLAST !!!
Reply:don't remember any flowers on my spider plants but they still manage to have baby plants good luck .
Reply:A stigma is usually always located in center of a flower blossom.

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How do build up stamina when you are running?

2011-11-19T17:54:00.002-08:00

I want to be able to run on the treadmill for longer than 2min. How do i build up the stamina to be able to run for 30min without stopping.

By run i mean jog.

How do build up stamina when you are running?
try running for a min then walking for min, then run, walk, etc.
Reply:Mind over matter. Ignore those pains and just keep going. Stamina is 25% physical and 75% mental. Eat a good diet and if you feel tired when jogging slow right down but try not to stop. Good luck.

I started running and 4 months later ran the London Marathon and I had never run before the 4 months training started.
Reply:Go on increasing the period every day and repeat after taking a short break.

Eat only when hungry and not more than thrice a day. Nothing other than water in between. Include plenty of uncooked vegetables and fruits in each meal, preferably 50%. Chew each morsel at least 32 times to activate ur body to generate signals of hunger/fullness. Obey these signals.

Take light exercises and brisk walks regularly preferably twice a day.

U will achieve what u have not even dreamt and that too in a reasonable time. Do not be in a hurry.
Reply:practice. Try to go at least a minute longer than the time before. Before you know it, you'll be going much farther. Good Luck!
Reply:First thing you do is set your treadmill at 30-35 minutes on a brisk walk pace adjusting the speed as you get tired. Don't stop completely, just let it run it's course. this will condition your body to get used to it. Then each day gradually increase the speed and in no time you will be doing 5-10 minutes spurts of running.
Reply:perseverance.

Push yourself to 4 minutes for a couple of days. Then to 5. After a week or so you should be able to make yourself go for 10, and so on.

It really just takes determination and persistance.

Trust me, if I can do it, there's hope for anyone!
Reply:Well to run on a treadmill for over 2 minutes i would say u have to have a bottle of water in Ur hand and breathe (not heavily)
Reply:1) Saturday

start with the amount you can run (2 min)

2) Sunday

do not run

3) Monday

do not run

4) Tuesday

run less time (1 min) but harder

5) Wednesday

do not run

6) Thursday

run 1.5 min easy

7) Friday

do not run

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1) Saturday

run 2 min 15 seconds

2) repeat above only increase numbers as stated below

3) etc

4) etc

. . . . .

--------------------------------------...

take out a sheet of paper - write out this plan - large enough to read from a table or stuck on the wall; near the exercise equipment . . . plot out the next month just like above but increase the Saturday run 15 seconds each Saturday

once in a while . . . once every 5 or 6 weeks . . . cut back the Saturday run . . . one half a minute or so . . . then the next Saturday go right back to the increase.

this will work . . . we take people who can run 3 miles and take them through a marathon (26.5 miles) . . . and we use this plan . . . only the numbers differ . . . the plan is the same.
Reply:run slower and slower run faster and faster each time you go on the treadmill. hold up head up high and breath in deeply. eat plenty of carbs the day before might help and getting enough sleep
Reply:add a few minutes each day. it's not going to happen over night. you have to work at it. good luck!
Reply:Just build it up gradually. Depending on how much work you are willing to do and how quickly you want to get your stamina up you could try half a minute more each day or a few minutes more each week or whatever you fancy.
Reply:I used to have that problem, until i started carrying water while i run. Do that, and also try holding a wheight in the other hand, it will build streangth in your arms also. And another note to self is to start out slower, dont start out fast or u will waste all your energy. and if u walk then run the walk then run, and continue that pattern, like everyone else says, it wont help. all that does is make your breath calm down the u will have to warm up again and again. it is best to continue at the same pace so your body dosent get confused. good luck, - michelle. :)

What is a good way to increase stamina and endurance?

2011-11-19T17:54:00.001-08:00

I am an athletic 14 year old 5 feet 4 inches , and 105 pounds, and I play Football, basketball, and baseball primarily

What is a good way to increase stamina and endurance?
eat right
Reply:By challenging yourself all the time. For stamina I think running the stairs is a great thing to do. Endurance--well running is awesome. Try to runn farther everytime. Even if its only a few more feet a day. Challenge yourself..just do it and feel great.
Reply:Well the obvious answers would be running/ jogging but that can get boring, so what i like to due and is allot harder then people think. Get your self one of those big 80lb to 100lb punching bags and bolt it to the frame of your ceiling, and just punch it, use gloves though cuz you can tear your hands up. You will be surprised how tired you get within 10 min, plus your working out your arms, taking out frustration, i get more of a workout from that then regular exercise.
Reply:khao piyo must rah,

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Reply:i prefer to jump rope, it doesn't sound like much but when you do it for ten minutes straight you ll feel it in your arms, your legs your chest even your abs. it helps if you start off slow and gradually build up speed
Reply:f

What is the best way to build stamina?

2011-11-19T17:54:00.000-08:00

Hi. I am 14 years old. I am a male. I weigh 123 lbs. I am going to join varsity track. Recently i went to virginia and i gained some weight. Last year in school i was in 8th grade and i was able to run a mile in 4 minutes and 37 seconds. I think the weight i gained might affect my timing in a bad way. I would like to know how to gain more staimina though because the most milage i can run consistently is 13 and i would like to increase that to 15. Please help me.

What is the best way to build stamina?
First if you have enough money pay for a personal trainer. And if possible get one that has an intrest in running or track and field. Second try running up hills and in low oxygen enviornments such as mountains. If that is not possible try swimming. Swimming forces your body to learn how to control its breathing. If you swim enough your lung capacity should expand leading you to more stamina. Don't forget to keep doing what you are doing because for a Freshmen in high school your time is excellent. What ever you do keep training.
Reply:Running stairs and adding weights as you get used to it.
Reply:you gain stamina by always moving... run for a while and play a good game of basektball or something and always move. just keep moving and make ur lungs work.
Reply:well if you just start adding the amount that you do to train then that should help
Reply:Eat foods high in vitamin B. This really gave me the edge when I used to fight in karate tournments. Keep up your training.

Is it possible to revitalize your lung capacity after smoking?

2010-05-24T00:09:00.001-07:00

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...

Why do I get tired so quickly on the elliptical?

2010-05-24T00:09:00.000-07:00

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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Which code of football in Australia is mentally and Physically toughest?

2010-05-24T00:08:00.003-07:00

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.

What makes hockey players better than other athletes?

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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.

Why is it so hard to get into the porn entertainment industry?

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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.
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Reply:It depends on the producer's market. Straight market is too over crowded somehow and gay market is opening wide.

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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.
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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
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A quick and easy way to build up stamina?

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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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Is the Stamina Silent Magnetic Resistance Crosstrainer Elliptical a good elliptical?

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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.

What should I do to improve my stamina?

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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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Is there any steroid or medicine which can enhance stamina for running?

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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!

How can i get more faster and gain more stamina??

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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

How can I regain my strength and stamina after 2 emergency surgeries?

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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.

Where should a person start with exercise if he/she has lost all stamina, flexibility and endurance?

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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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How and how long to build stamina to stay on elliptical for 30 mins?

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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.

What can i do to improve my stamina in a Basketball Game?

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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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How can I build stamina with injured knees?

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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????

How can i increase my stamina in bed?

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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
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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?

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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!
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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?

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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.

I want to increase my stamina, height and lose 70 pounds?

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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.

So WebMD asked the experts for advice, and put together their quick tips on how to get your weight lossgoing.

1. Know Your Weight Loss Goals

2. Understand Your Weight Loss Personality

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How do I increase my "stamina"?

2010-05-24T00:04:00.001-07:00

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

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How do i improve my stamina?

2010-05-24T00:04:00.000-07:00

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

I want to start working out at home without buying weights? What would you suggest?

2010-05-24T00:03:00.003-07:00

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.

Is it okay to do strength training and speed training at the same time?

2010-05-24T00:03:00.002-07:00

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.

How can I make my self sronger after breaking all the bones in my legs in a car accident?

2010-05-24T00:03:00.001-07:00

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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Any suggestions on what to eat right before a hard workout?

2010-05-24T00:03:00.000-07:00

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! :)

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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?

2010-05-24T00:02:00.003-07:00

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

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What is an appropriate age to start weight pull training for my pitbull?

2010-05-24T00:02:00.002-07:00

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.

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?

2010-05-24T00:02:00.001-07:00

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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How quickly can running get someone in shape?

2010-05-24T00:02:00.000-07:00

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

What is a good way to keep you motivated to stick to eating healthly?

2010-05-24T00:01:00.002-07:00

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

Is it dangerous to drink an energy drink before swimming?

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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!!!

What should you eat before going to the gym for extra energy?

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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

How can I bulk up, and at the same time gain my endurance and cardio, without losing too much weight?

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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!

What's the best way to stop getting a sore throat when I sing a lot?

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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.
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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)

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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.
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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 are the health benefits or medicinal uses of garlic?

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There are many purported benefits both proven and unproven. For example as far back as Roman times, garlic would be issued to soldiers to increase their stamina.

I'm curious as to what you think its benefits are. Any contraindications (bad effects)?

What are the health benefits or medicinal uses of garlic?
Good:

Can help lower cholesterol

Is a natural antibiotic

Can ward off vampires

Tastes lovely with bread and butter.

Bad:

Can cause heartburn

Can cause bloating

Not to be recommended for consumption when on a date-type situation
Reply:Well, I like garlic, but I don't want to smell it on someone else's breath, it's too strong!!

As for vampires, I don't know - there has been a few monsters in the past, so quite possibly, yes.

What about you? Report It

Reply:its good with cholestoral reducing from its antioxidents
Reply:The New York Times' health blog discussed this issue recently:

http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2007/10/15...

It says garlic may help the heart.

Its downsides include bad breath and possible indigestion.
Reply:good for blood

How can I be less panicky about running for basketball try-outs?

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I dont have very good stamina and running in practice is the thing i hate most in this world. Does anyone have anything i can do to overcome my fear of running and make it a little better for me?

How can I be less panicky about running for basketball try-outs?
just know by running you will get better at it and more in shape have like a goal...it makes it easyier and it will motivate you more... iiknow that running sucks but its one of those things that gets easier the more times you do it...
Reply:run long distances like in between 3-5 miles or jog if you have to. It will build your lung capicity up so your not sucking air.
Reply:Run/walk every single day

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What excersise or rep and how many should I do to get faster?

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I'm a pretty decent runner but my starting or explosive power speed is slow and it takes me a long time to increase my pace what should I do. Also how can I keep my pace going I have the stamina but my legs just start slowing down after I go fast for 20-40 seconds.

What excersise or rep and how many should I do to get faster?
Sprinting is muscular strength so you should lift weights and do plyometrics.

If you have slow starts you need to work on your technique starting and getting up to speed.

If you are slowing down after 20 to 40 seconds from running at top speed you are about normal.

You can increase your ability to sprint longer by doing stress intervals and working on your running form so you can relax while running fast.

Stress intervals would be from 200 to 250 meters.

Depending on what percentage of maximum speed you run will determine how many and how much rest between.

If you run very fast you will need longer rests, and do fewer repeats.

Start out doing 5x200 at 80%, walk the 200 to recover.

You will need to feel out your ability until you know how to run and know what kind of condition you are in.
Reply:i found one solution that helps a lot...for me and my friends...run in this order, 100, 200, 400, 800, 800, 400, 200, 100...however long it takes you to run each distance give yourself half of that time to rest before you begin the next one...this will improve your sprinting and endurance...good luck

Which requires more mental strength: the ability to withstand misfortune or good fortune?

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which requires more mental strength: the ability to withstand misfortune, or the ability to cope with good fortune?

the stamina to get through a hard trial in life, or the ability to accept good fortune?

For people whose reaction to misfortune is cooler than their reaction to something good happening and things taking a good turn..what is the underlying issue and problem and how can they better cope with good fortune?

Is the psychology at work in such a case, a fear of misfortune visiting upon oneself again? Is it the sheer power of having become accustomed to misfortune? Is it a lack of confidence or "self esteem" if self esteem exists?

I'd like to hear your thoughts.

Which requires more mental strength: the ability to withstand misfortune or good fortune?
well, both things will pass with time, so I'm not sure mental strength is really the issue, it's will power.
Reply:I think the ability to withstand misfortune. Knowing that all is ruined, yet you press on with life.
Reply:Misfortune causes survival instincts to kick in. Good fortune requires mental strength to survive .
Reply:Hi mate, great question.

I would think it would take more mental fortitude to shoulder misfortune. Essentially, good fortune is often just an 'ego stroke' and requires very little effort.

In saying that, I think that individuals would inherantly react differently based on their experiences. I.e. some people that have had it easy all of their life might be devistated when something bad occurs, and conversely, one that has really done the hard yards all of their life, might be undettered by a failure and might find it harder to accept an easy win.

Food for thought anyway!

Help for someone who wants to develop a program to become a better runner?

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I need some advice on how to develop as a runner. Any exercises, diets, anything. How many times a weeks should I run? What should I do while I am running to better my stamina? Anything at all would help.

Help for someone who wants to develop a program to become a better runner?
Find a good coach or if no coaches are available locally, then consider reading a good training book.

Best wishes !
Reply:I love to run, I run at least 5 miles a day. I find it refreshing, challening, and fun.

I am a certified personal tainer, if you are interested in having an online personal trainer email me at jarrod@jifitness.com

Hope this helped.

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Why does it seem health gurus advocate smoking?

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I've noticed a common theme- event at my fitness club and on here-

people who are weight conscious tend to advocate smoking more? Why is this? Smoking *boosts* the metabolism, YET you can't burn as many calories working out IF you smoke because you do not have enough stamina.

Why does it seem health gurus advocate smoking?
dont giv them a damm...they r just ruining their respiratory health...i chew on dried figs to boost my metabolism, or just drink lowfat milk..isnt that much better??even lime water and green tea helps very well..

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How can I train to be a freshman wide receiver?

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I'm in the 8th grade and try-outs are in late summer, but I'm starting to train now.

I just started doing sprints this week, and I've been bench pressing. I'm 13 about 5'4, 115 lbs. My brother (now 6'1) went from about 5'3-5'4 in 8th grade to 5'9 ish in his 8th grade summer. So I'll probably be getting bigger some time soon.

But what are some workouts I can do to work on stamina, muscle, and speed?

How can I train to be a freshman wide receiver?
work on your endurance as in like cone running, go out for runs, backpeddle the field, do some light bench and squat but when you do so do alot of reps to enhance your endurance
Reply:EITHER YOU GOT IT OR YOU DON'T.

THIS ISN'T BECOMING A ATTORNEY OR DOCTOR. ANYONE CAN STUDY FOR THAT.

ATHLETE, EITHER YOU GOT IT OR YOU DON'T.
Reply:try lifting some small weights, go jogging every day, and work on some football drills such as catching.
Reply:allot of speed comes from your abbes and your upper legs and when you work out do your lower body one day and your upper body the next after a while of doing this your body will build stamina there are tons of different work outs to build up muscle just work on it and you will get muscle and build your stamina and speed.

How am I going to be able to move around a college campus?

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I am a 14 year old girl with mild cerebral palsy. I walk on my own around the house but use one crutch at school and pretty much everywhere outside of the house. I get tired VERY easily and cannot stand/walk for long periods of time because my legs and feet hurt. I have a few more years until college but I'm getting worried. There is no way I'm going to be able to walk around a huge college. I can't use a manual wheelchair because my arms get tired just as fast as my legs. My mom thinks I should just go to a small college and walk with my crutch, but I'm thinking "How small is small and will it be small enough to save the little stamina I have?" A power wheelchair would be a dream come true, but there's no way that insurance would cover it for someone who can walk on their own like me. Any suggestions?

P.S: I need something not too expensive-my family is middle class and we can't afford an expensive powerchair or something else.

How am I going to be able to move around a college campus?
Sorry to hear about your problems getting around. There are some options for you besides a powerchair/ or wheelchair, including things to help you walk easier. A small school can be an asset IF they provide elevators, or otherwise accommodate with ramps and have classes close together. Research your school wisely, and make sure they have at least elevators due to your condition. Another avenue you could try would be to get the administration of a school and its students involved to help you with a fund raiser so that you can complete your education by using a powerchair/wheelchair. Your school should be looking out for your special needs as a person. Make sure you are respected by the school you chose, and don't give up on your dreams! Good Luck! :)
Reply:One of those scooters is the best idea, because y ou can use it to get through buildings and across campus. If your medical insurance wont' pay for it, consider looking for something like an electrical golf cart which you can use to get around campus. You might also want to write to the college for which you are applying and check into disability grants etc. Also to let them know you are wanting to bring such a vehicle onto campus.
Reply:The college may be able to provide a service or something to you because of this. Ask them.
Reply:You should contact the college that you are interested in attending to find out what type of special services they could offer you. Most Universities offer some type of transportation system to individuals with needs such as yours.
Reply:check with your local vocational rehabilitation office, they may be able to find a way to get you that motor chair you need or contact the cp foundation. just because you can walk doesnt mean you dont qualify, after all, you can only walk short distances without difficulty. dont worry, everything will work out to your advantage.
Reply:One of my friends in college had severe CP. He was a full time student at my university, and he went to class, he lived in the dorms, he went to dances and club meetings.

Another friend had mild CP. He could walk with a cane, but not for long distances. He also was a full time student and had a social life on campus.

My campus was NOT small. 25,000 students on a campus that was fairly spread out.

The cool thing about most universities is that they will bend over backwards to accommodate you. You will need to tell them what help you need, and they will do their very best to provide it.

My friend lived in a dorm that had been adapted to house students who needed assistance, as well as people who did not. It was the closest dorm to campus, and was right on the campus bus route. The school had a van that also picked kids up at their dorms, and dropped them off at their classes, etc. All the buildings were accessible.

I think that you should look at any college that interests you, not thinking about your CP. As you find colleges you think you'll like, you should call their admissions office and find out what will be available to you on that campus. It may be as simple as making sure that you live in a dorm with an elevator, which is near to your classroom buildings, and giving you the schedule for the bus route. They may also offer shuttle busses and vans, direct door-to-door service, as my school did.

All sorts of assistance may be available to you. I think it would be bad to limit your choice of colleges right from the start to only those you can walk around independently. Put some of those in the mix, of course, but also consider other schools that seem harder to get around. You may be surprised at what assistance the school can give to you.
Reply:Look into one of those motorized scooters? Maybe the college will help you out, I'm sure you are not alone...You have plenty of time to think about it, you're only 14
Reply:You could try online classes that my work for you and as far as financing your education, there is financial aid, scholarships etc. check in with your college counselor for information.

I believe you will do well because you are thinking about your future sooner rather than later and that will take you far!

How to last through a tahitan dance workout?

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I am a hula dancer, Our team is practicing for the tahiti fete competition which is a huge deal. In order to make the competition team we have to be able to last a whole 30 minute tahitian dance workout. I'm a pretty good dancer but I can't make the cut just yet because my stamina is not up to part. What can I do to be able to last through the 30 minute workout without having to stop dancing.

How to last through a tahitan dance workout?
dont push urself too hard, just keep it easy while dancing so you wont get tired! plus even if u get tired and feet start hurting, after several minutes non stop dancing, you wont feel u're feet and pain anymore lol until you stop. after ur performance, lay down in water, no take all the stress out.. helpful
Reply:Pe he'a 'oe?

Well, the best thing that I can say to you is to start walking everyday, and then start jogging, then running. If you want to do this easier and can afford it, but yourself a treadmill. OR, you can start CONSTANTLY walking around your house doing amis, and eventually you will see that it is working, albeit slowly.

Hope this helps a little bit

MAPU

How can I train to be on my schools track team?

2010-05-23T23:58:00.000-07:00

Next year I want to join my schools track team but I don't want to blow on tryouts. I'm a fairly fast runner, but not to fast. I lose my energy quick, and I think I need to run more often and get into shape before trying out. What can I do over the summer to help me get up my stamina and become a better runner?

How can I train to be on my schools track team?
Jog for about 15 minutes every day, and then increase the amount of time that you jog for 5 minutes every day until you begin jogging for 45 minutes every day.

This will increase your stamina a lot.

And you would be surprised how much listening to music helps.

When I'm running, I have to be listening to my ipod.

It makes you feel tired less easily, gives you a beat to run to, and makes you want to run longer.

Try running one day without an ipod and one day with an ipod.

You will see a huge difference!!

Also invest in a good pair of light-weight running shoes.

Nike makes good ones.

Drink Gatorade or Pedialyte before you run too, these drinks have electrolytes that lose when you sweat.

Running daily will make you a faster, stronger runner.

Just remember to do it!!

I find I'm more likely to go running if I do it in the morning, that way if something comes up later in the day, I don't have to worry about missing my exercise!!

I hope this helps!!
Reply:A lot can be involved in training for track than just running or running faster. Check here http://www.oztrack.com/training.htm to see what can be involved which includes strength, balance, proper form and specific exercises. Can you contact the track coach and ask for suggestions? If they cannot meet with you or suggest help to assess you, perhaps some simple ideas of what you can do over the summer can be given to you over the phone.

I know there are books at the library on running and training that might be helpful and google training for track for other ideas. Depending on how serious you want to get, there are training camps for runners.
Reply:First, work on at least 30min of cardio a day, control your breathing with some sorts of meditation/breating excercises. the reason you lose energy is because your muscels are losing fuel (oxygen). drink alot of green tea, lipton brand after running as it speeds up your matabolism and energizes you. good luck, ive done track before.
Reply:Cross training!!! Be more active, running all the time is boring, however if you cross train it can make this a lot more fun and it can improve other aspect of your body, that can lend unique qualities towards track. Sex or swimming can improve breathing. Ballet and yoga can improve other aspects.
Reply:start out slow. Maybe use your ipod and set a goal. Maybe the first day you can only get through 2 songs.

The next day or week try to get through three

and so on.
Reply:you just said it... run. build stamina. I play baseball for a d1 college and the only way to get better is to do what you want to get good at
Reply:practice practice pratice. dont let 1 day go by w/o running... a lot. but dont start @ like 2 hours on ur first day. take little steps- u'll get there
Reply:every night do crunches more and more each night then that will get your midsection together and fit so you will be able to run more that's what my coach tells me
Reply:get on a good nutritious diet

and have a training program
Reply:RUN FOREST RUN!!!!
Reply:run faster
Reply:jog every day not run but jog

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How to keep an energetic dog entertained and busy when not home?

2010-05-23T23:57:00.002-07:00

i live with a 2 year old male husky dog who seems to have unlimited energy and giant sized stamina. Regardless of how much i play him or take him out for physical activity, he never tires out. In fact i will get tired faster than he will.

And as a result he is often restless and very playful.

When i go to work he is left alone at home all day with sufficient food and water. How to keep him entertained and busy when he's alone for several hours a day?

How to keep an energetic dog entertained and busy when not home?
Wow--that's a tough one. Here's the deal: good sled dogs run up to 100 miles a day...in the snow...pulling a sled. That's the kind of breed you have. So unlike most who complain about this issue, your problem really is about the breed rather than an owner that expects a dog to just lay there all day and play fetch for 10 minutes.

The short answer is that there is nothing you can do that is going to solve the problem if your dog is crated for 8-9 hours during the day. Putting the dog outside will work for about 1 hour and then he'll start trying to dig under the fence or begin obsessing about birds or passing sounds (which will turn him into a barking maniac--not good). Turning on the TV will quickly become a nonfactor--it will become background noise. Putting dog entertainment CD's or DVD's on is a joke. A good bone or rawhide....well, if your dog is like I suspect he is, he probably finishes off a good rawhide in 30 minutes or less.

You've got a couple of options, none of them easy and none of them free. They all start with you being willing to give your sled dog a good workout in the morning and evening. Instead of reading the paper when you get up in the, put on some headphones, listen to the radio and take a 20-30 minute run with your husky. And plan on taking a 30 minute walk every evening. If you want variety, than get some roller blades. Also try throwing a ball for 10 minutes in the evening as well.

Also, these are smart dogs so you don't just want to push them physically (by going running or a long walk) but also do tricks with them--challenge him mentally.

1. Hire a dog walker. Have someone come to your house mid-day to walk your husky every weekday. It will cost you something like $10-25 a day. But for a 30 minute walk, it will get your dog out of his crate and take the edge off him when you get home.

2. Put him in doggie daycare. Not some place where he's crated all day with 1-2 short bathroom breaks. But one that has space where he's let out to play with other dogs for an hour or so each day. Or look for someone else who has a dog of similar size that your husky plays with well. Offer a trade: if the neighbor will let you keep your husky at their house during the day (so the two dogs can interact and he can be out of his crate most of the day) and maybe 1 outdoor potty break, you'll walk both dogs together for 30-45 minutes after work each day and then take them both to the park to run around on the weekend.

3. Sign him up for a couple of classes. If you can't do the dog walker or doggie daycare, then you need to enroll in 2-3 classes or performance activities during the week. These become things for your dog to look forward to. They get "this is thursday, it's my flyball class" or "this is saturday, time for weight pull." It will improve your bond with your dog, provide physical and mental stimulation for him but also gives him something to look forward to. Once you get into a routine, it makes it easier for him to handle the long day in his crate.

4. Join dog performance activities (agility, weight pull) that you do on weekends. This probably goes in tandem with the idea of classes (because you can't compete effectively without taking a class).

5. Push the dog harder. Get a dog backpack and load it down with water bottles so the dog is carrying more weight. Get some instruction first but then buy a harness and have your dog pull weights on your own. If it snows in your neck of the woods, have him pull you on a sled. The idea is--make the dog work harder. For indoors, there are dog treadmills. They're expensive and not all dogs love them. And you can't just put a dog on and forget him--it requires surveillance. None of these activities work unless you're willing to get up early and push the dog hard in the morning before you head to work.
Reply:How to do play with him? If you only tire your dog out with physical activity, you're merely building up his stamina, so that it takes more and more before he tires. You also risk that the dog gets hyper and stressed, which from what you've written, seems to be happening already.

My preferred breed is high-active as well. It is near impossible to tire these dogs out physically, so the solution is brain-work. Stop feeding him by putting food in his bowl, instead have him search or work for his food. Learn how to lay down a scent trail and teach your dog how to follow it. Obedience training and hide and seek are also excellent. If you don't already have one, you might want to look into getting a Kong to stuff with food and godies.

Good luck with him.

EDIT: If you activate him sufficiently before you leave, there is no need to keep him entertained and busy while he is alone. Too much activity while alone can make a dog get into mischief. Ideally, and what most dogs do, is for him to spend the time sleeping.
Reply:raw hide bones should keep him busy for a little bit of the day... maybe sticking a milk bone inside a toy that will take him some time to get out with some hard work and lots of slobber
Reply:leave the TV on for him/her. its calms them and makes them feel like some one home
Reply:He should be in an escape-proof run with a sleeping box at the end. The box should be raised so that there is a dead-air space between its floor and the ground. The run need be only a metre to 4 feet wide but should be at least 12 feet/4 metres long, preferably longer. It will need to be roofed for both escape prevention and protection from sun %26amp; rain. If you live in a snow-fall area the roof will need to be sloped enough to ensure that snow slides off on the downhill side, otherwise it can be almost flat.

In such a run he can bounce from end to end, he can see %26amp; hear %26amp; smell birds, cats, pedestrians. A dog inside a house has very little to occupy its mind, let alone its muscles, and it CAN leap through a glass window if a stray dog intrudes. Except for leaping out a window, being crated is even worse.

A "gnaw bone" (preferably such as an oxtail or knobbly spine or sheep/deer ribs; or a beef-bone that has had nearly all the marrow removed so it won't give him diarrhoea) will both entice him to eagerly go into the run in the morning, and give him something to do when the neighbourhood is quiet.

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Reply:Sounds like a typical husky.

Pick up a variety of toys like Buster Cubes, Kongs and other "dog puzzles" to keep him busy. These are basically toys that you can put treats into and make the dog "work" to get them out.

However, at the end of the day, no toy is going to keep your dog entertained for hours if he's still got all that energy bottled up inside of him. It's absolutely necessary to give your dog the necessary outlets for both his physical and mental energy.

Stimulating your dog also isn't just about physical exercise...mental stimulation is also essential. Enroll him in some classes like obedience (advanced if he's already gotten basic obedience), trick classes, weight pulling or any dog sport that you particularly fancy. Exercise his brain as well as his body.

Lastly, and I know this is obvious - walk, walk, walk. At 2 years old he has practically limitless energy. Four one-hour walks a day and agility classes are what took my friend's 3 year old Sibe girl to become knackered out at home. It's an incredible amount of time and energy, but that's how the breed is...learn it and love it, I guess.
Reply:get another dog with his stamina or you get a cat...
Reply:if you can afford it, try taking him to a doggie daycare
Reply:give my dogs DentaBones and Kong toys. You should buy your dog DentaBones or DentaStix. They require all the extra vitamins and minerals for your dogs teeth to grow healthy and strong and the Bones and Stix also protect your dog teeth from plaque and tartar build up PLUS smelly breath. They cost around $ 3-7 for a 4 bone packet depending the size of the Bone or Stix.

Also Kong Toys are the way to go. You may know about them but if you don't they are like a toy but a toothbrush at the same time. They usually come with an attached doggy toothpaste which you insert inside the toy and when they chew on the toy it cleans their teeth while they have fun chewing and trying to root out the paste at the same time, It keeps them mentally stimulated that way also. The Kong Dental Toy is a specially designed rubber Doggy Toothbrush ( as i told you) so because its special rubber for dogs it massages the gums and feels great. The paste comes in all different Flavours like Peanut Butter, Spearmint, Peppermint, Meaty Treat and much more. All the flavours are all guaranteed to smell great inside your dogs mouth. Hope this helps you! The kong toys last for up to a year or two like any other toy. They spend al least 1-4 hours just trying to get the yummy stuff out. ( Thats only for the REALLY determined dogs.) My dog spends ages on them and has little rests in between.

P.S i don't know how much the DentaBones cost.

This following website will give you los of info if yor interested in Kong Toys!! http://www.kongcompany.com/

What are the best work out for a young & energatic swimmer ?

2010-05-23T23:57:00.001-07:00

My son is 10 years old %26amp; he is a swimmer at national level he swims about 4 km every other day as training. His stamina %26amp; speed is above average. He's kind of a strong.

Can I know the best physical excursive for him to improve his speed %26amp; endurance?

What are the best work out for a young %26amp; energatic swimmer ?
of course you must realize everyone's body is different and that a workout that is best for one may not be what is best for another.....no two bodies are alike correct?? Of course our culture doesn't like to admit to this when it comes to exercise and diet in the mainstream....

YOu said it yourself Mom, your son is on a national level at 10! His stamina and speed is above average!! He is kind of strong????

I think he is already getting the best possible workout he can get right there in the pool.

You said he is swimming every other day or just that he is swimming the 4km every other day?

. As for endurance this is also something that can be accomplished simply by practice practice practice....he must continue to swim much distance on a regular basis.

As far as speed, again this is with practice on a regular basis. Do they let him use fins in the pool? This is a great method in helping in the training of "speed" in the pool. It builds strength in the legs as well as builds confidence.

You know something that is left out of these posts that many do not seem to realize is that swimming has a great deal not only to do with physical abilities but with your mind as well. Please be sure that your son has the mental capabilities as well. If he is focused this will help LOADS in the improvement of speed. We used to write a "goal" time on our hands before an event. You might be surprised at how much faster one might go.

As he begins to grow he will be able to decide what is best for him as he gets to know his body....
Reply:ahh yes the hand paddles...how did those ever escape my mind.... :: sigh :: the illness and meds i am on...but alas...yes those too are so wonderful! your child is fine as he is! he can only improve! at 10 in Nationals WTG! Report It

Reply:swim dolphin kick no arm 50m
Reply:Do lots of cardio work, pull ups and running and have him lay on his back, have him lift his legs up 5 in ches off the ground and tell him to kick (good abb workout!)
Reply:Take Jason Statham's advice. He was an olympic swimmer. Have your son do vertical leaps from the squat position and reach for the sky.

How do you know if your hormone levels are abnormal?

2010-05-23T23:57:00.000-07:00

I have Endometriosis and have had a partial Hysterectomy. I only have one ovary and I have been having some strange things going on with my skin, hair, moods and stamina. I was just wondering if my only ovary I have left is trying to give out on me or what?

How do you know if your hormone levels are abnormal?
Definitely get it checked out by your doctor. He or she can perform blood tests to see if everything is in working order. Endometriosis can damage your ovaries, which can cause it to give out on you. Also, have you taken Lupron for your endometriosis? There is a small risk of premature ovarian failure after this medication. Good luck!
Reply:I think that is a question you should be asking your doctor. we are not doctors, or experts. so the best advice i could give you is to ask a doctor.

How often do i need to swim to lost fat?

2010-05-20T18:27:00.002-07:00

Hi

Iv been swimming for about one and a half months now, twice a week. I can manage 60 lengths in an olympic size pool. Iv noticed that my stamina has improved when playing football but i havent noticeed any significant loss of fat. How often do you need to swim a week to lose fat or to convert it to muscle?

How often do i need to swim to lost fat?
It sounds like you are focusing too much on stamina and not enough on sprinting and getting your heart rate up. Instead of doing a lot of distance, try doing a practice with more sprints and kicking.

Also, if you want to lose weight, swimming is probably not the best sport to take part in. Although you burn a lot of calories in swimming, coldwater jogs your appetite so when you get out of the pool, you are eating more than you actually burned off. Swimming also builds on more lean muscle, so you will most likely gain weight before you lose any since muscle mass weighs more than fat. Try to control your appetite after your workout and eat healthy, and you could see a difference in your body.
Reply:What Amount of Exercise Burns 1 Pound of Fat?

To burn sufficient calories to lose one pound of body fat, you might:

- Briskly walk a total of 35 miles

- Swim moderately fast for 6 hours

- Dance for 12 hours
Reply:Every single day for atleast an hour and about 10 laps or more
Reply:swimming is a slow process to lose fat if you have a lot but if the fat you contain is minimum then swimming is one of the fastest ways of converting the fat to muscle
Reply:in order to lose weight in the water, it is not the distance that u cross that matters, but it is that, and the speed with which u are swimming!

ok!

u need to swimm 4 days a week, with no more that one day off in between, your body begins to accumulate fat after 48 hours!

so i can give u this small program, that u can use, and u can see that u are improving as well, not only lossing weight!

u said u can do 60 laps the full olympic pool, right, ok here how it shall go,

let us say your training will be. m. w. f and s!

these are the days of the week!

ok!

for the sunday training, do your normal routine, but in the last 10 laps, or 10 lenght do as follow:

2 lenght swimming, one length kicking, one length fast, twice, and end up with 2 laps, as cool down! next week do the same but increase it 2 laps, meaning, the last 12, and so on!

on mondays,:

do 10 laps as warm up, then 10 laps with stopping at each end for 20 secs, a bit more than the normal speed,

the next 10, same but 15 sec rest, and a small increase in your speed!

the 4 th ten, same, but 10 secs! more speed! u will feel burn out right there!

now, take the kick board, do 4X 4 laps at 30 secs between every four laps!

and 2 laps cool down!

the next week same, for 4 weeks,!on the 5th week, u make the entire 60 times the pool swimming, and add the kicking!

for the wednsday, u can do this, i call it the ladder!

this is a burn out training!

u start with 4 X the pool, rest 10 sec in between

then 4 X 2 times the pool, also rest 10

then 4 X 4 times the pool, also rest 10

then 4 X 2 times the pool, 10

4 X the pool, 10 in between!

u would feel burnt out!

for this to work out good in the last set, go as fast as u could!

ok!

for the last training do sprints

u have the half pool

make 20 X the half pool at max speed!

but before that do a warm ups!

ok!

like 8 times the pool!
Reply:...or you could cross train, for example, run. swimming in a pool actually keeps fat on your body. The colder the pool, the more fat your body naturally holds to keep warm and maintain homeostasis.

You could swim a lot, but not lose weight because the coldness of the water is actually keeping fat on you. This is what is happening to me.
Reply:Swimming is like any other exercise, you need to do it 3-5 times a week to see results. To lose weight through exercise, focus on maintaining your target heart rate for more than 30 minutes. This means swimming slowly with your heart rate at a moderate level for an hour would be the best way to lose fat.

Also, weight loss corresponds much more to what you eat than what you do. Exercise is important for overall health and building muscle, but it has to be combined with diet to see real results. Consider that swimming for an hour will probably burn around 500 calories, but that one cheeseburger easily cancels out that fat loss.
Reply:23 hrs 59 min, 59 sec should be okay. for a day.

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Does anyone know is there any food or drink to get energy to fight?

2010-05-20T18:27:00.001-07:00

I do sparring in taekwondo, but some days i always get tired, does anyone know some food or drink that gives energy and stamina?

Does anyone know is there any food or drink to get energy to fight?
100 Plus.
Reply:vitamin B.

its really good and lasts longer (not jsut keepnig you alert and awake but helping your tired muscles too)

calcium always helps too
Reply:Since fighting and very short lived the only really thing you can do is drink and energy drink or something of that nature the only bad thing with this is the fact that you will have to re-up on the energy before every fight and by the end of the day you will be dead tired....

I would suggest start doing more endurance excesses to try and build up the stamina
Reply:5 Hour Energy. They're sold at most stores. Lots of B vitamins and no crash afterwards.
Reply:fighting is so gay lameoooo
Reply:my hubby and i also do sparring in our mma class. We alway drink a redbull before class. very fun! 5 hour energy works well too...just not as good tasting.
Reply:Go to the nearest Pharmacy and ask about 4hour energy, 5 hour energy, and 6hour energy.

It has natural ingredients and NO CAFFEINE! It's awesome! It has lots of vitamins (like B12) and gensing. And it's just a shot- one gulp.

You won't feel jittery and your energy will not suddently deplete- that's what happens with Mosters and other energy drinks with caffeine

Best wishes!
Reply:Get some apple cidar vinegar! It is natural and will help you in different ways. You can also get some NO2 and CE2( Creatine)

That will probably help you.
Reply:I like monster energy drinks, or at the health food store, you can get Emergen-C to add to water and B12 vitamin combos.
Reply:if you REALY wana fight use crack or alcohal
Reply:Bananas are amazing and give you quick energy...I actually hate them...but I eat them for energy and to keep my brain alive all day...B vitamins are also good for energy...eat a good hearty breakfast also...like oatmeal...it will keep you going all day....for drink I would suggest Gatorade♥
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During exercise, should you breathe through your nose, mouth or a combination of both?

2010-05-20T18:27:00.000-07:00

I already know when to inhale and when to exhale, but I'm wondering what the different effects are from breathing through the mouth versus the nose. I have asthma and am trying to breathe correctly while running to maximize my endurance and stamina.

Thanks.

During exercise, should you breathe through your nose, mouth or a combination of both?
In through your nose and out through your mouth because the nasal passage warms up and moistens the air, making it easier for your lungs utilize oxygen. It's also a way better filter than through your mouth which helps if workout during smoggy days
Reply:while your exercising breathe in your nose out your mouth for best results i know cause I've done it before
Reply:i know people say it's best to breathe with your nose and exhale with your mouth but, i do believe it all depends on what exercise you are doing.

When I run i only breathe(in%26amp;out) with my nose because if I use the mouth to exhale then, after a few km, I'll have a sore throat and if I inhale?exhale with my mouth I get too much air and i get cramps. the only bad thing about inhale/exhale with my nose is that i have to blow my nose several times but other than that I'm ok with it.

when I swim of course I inhale with my mouth and exhale with my nose.

good luck
Reply:The nose is the best.

How many people that start a marathon actually finish? How long should an average amateur finish a 42 km(26m)?

2010-05-20T18:26:00.003-07:00

42 km (26 mile race)? The pros ususally take about 2:26:00. I wanted to take part in the upcoming vancouver marathon in 2008 and was looking for some advice. I'm 18, 6'4" and skinny. I need to work on my stamina, what would be some good exercises for that? Any suggestions (also anything to do with amateurs in marathons) would be very helpful. Thank you.

How many people that start a marathon actually finish? How long should an average amateur finish a 42 km(26m)?
The pro women may take 2:26 in a non-major marathon. A good pro time for a man is sub-2:10, for a woman sub 2:22.

The average (mean) finishing time for all participants in marathons is about 4:22. Depending on how much time you have to train and your starting point, breaking 4:00 on your first marathon should be attainable for someone of your age and build (skinny).

I don't know what percentage actually finish, but it's the vast majority, probably in excess of 95% (unless it's brutally hot like in Chicago this year).

There are two approaches to the marathon: trying to finish it and trying to race it for a fast time. Unless you have previous experience racing, your goal for your first race should be just to finish. To do so, don't focus on speed in your traning, just try to get your stamina up. Get yourself used to running for long periods. You'll need to iron out your clothing selections, shoes, hydration, eating before and during the race. For a first-timer, these are your primary concerns. Speed can wait.

That said, there's nothing left but to get out and start running. Depending on your starting point, you'll need a minimum of 4 months to get in the kind of shape where you won't feel like you've died when you cross the finish line. 6 months would be even better. You'll want to do at least two runs over 20 miles (say 32km) in the weeks leading up to your marathon.

Keeping it simple, try to run 4 times a week, with your longest run being on a weekend. Build up to where you can finish your 20-miler. You'll want to be at that point a minimum of 5 weeks before your race. Do another 20-miler 3 weeks before, then start to taper down, so your long run the weekend before your race is only around 10 miles. Then take it easy (just short runs) the week before your race and you'll be set.

Good luck.

Are there People on Yahoo Answers that try to get you to buy Penis enlargement pills?

2010-05-20T18:26:00.002-07:00

I've noticed that several answers to "my penis is small" questions have been a little to dare I say sales pitchy. Promising inches and stamina from a "natural herb" enhancement. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Are there People on Yahoo Answers that try to get you to buy Penis enlargement pills?
Business is business!

Yes, I think so. People are just THAT desperate. And they claim that their products are thriving with compliments and it works, and so many people recomend it. O'Rly? And that's the reason they need to broadcast it over the internet to people who aren't even in their adult hood yet.

But, also im guessing its just people who are asnwering the question and that's the only solution they know to the question. Kind of like birth control, a lot of people suggest that for all sorts of female reasons.

I think it's a bit of both worlds, really.

Take care,

xx

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How do I build up to running 1hour continuously?

2010-05-20T18:26:00.001-07:00

I currently run 30mins without stopping.

But how can I build up to 1hour.

I like to have some red wine on some evenings, perhaps this affects my 'stamina' for my morning run. But I'm just not prepared to give up everything just for running.

Anyone on here, drinks a few glasses of wine per week, but still manage to run as much as you'd like?

How do I build up to running 1hour continuously?
Simple answer is that increasing your stamina is a little hard work or a gradual process.

(Ill answer that then answer the wine question)

The way I built up distance to start with was to find a circular route and slowly work to running round it. To start with I could perhaps go 1/3 of the way round, then turn round and go home. I added a little distance each week before I turned round - increased my run length and time, untill I got to half way where it was shorter to keep going.... then I started working on 2 laps (1 lap then a 1/4 turn round and home). Each week just add a little distance to the route, remembering where I got to the week before

You could do a simular thing with time, run 15 mins before tuning, then 16 1/2 mins and turn (makes a 35 min run) etc...

Adding the distance a little at a time doesnt seam like you are adding much to the run but it does build up.

Another way you could go is to run 30 mins, then once a week go for a long run - do a 45 min run but slower than your normal pace, then the next week go to run for 37 mins, then 2 weeks later do a long run of 50 mins and make your normal runs 42 mins, then do a long run of 1 hour and make the normal runs 48 mins - and then just go for it and run the hour.

As an incentive you could try entering an event like a 10km or 15km race to give you an incentive to run

Now alcohol... well I did a 5 mile race at the weekend with a hangover, the 10k before that was OK (no beer the night before), the Great north run was after 4 pints the night before, and a 10k 2 weeks before was after a few beers as well. I survived and enjoyed the races. It doesnt kill you but you have to be aware that you are dehydrated and have lost some minerals with the drink. Make sure you are hydrated before the run and after as well.

Dont take a pain killer if you have a bad head becaue that will mask any little niggles you suffer that maybe you should stop runnign becasue of.

I think you can drink the night before a run up to an hour long but you have to be aware of the affects and take measure to make sure that you dont end up with problems (I am not stupid - before the hungover runs I drink sports drinks - good for hangovers,and makie sure I am mostly OK)
Reply:alcohol can dehydrate you so drink plenty of water before you go to bed and before you run. What about running in the evening instead before your glass of wine!

Go out for your hour but just run walk and jog - have a stretch half way round the course. Training is easier with a friend.
Reply:This is what I did to build up to running an hour continuously.

1st week of training-30 minutes

2nd week of training-45 minutes

3rd week of training-1 hour

You can increase the intervals as much as you like...I just thought 15 minutes each week would be good for me.
Reply:Hi

follow a proper 10K training program

http://www.runningplanet.com/training/10...

and for the wine.. 1-2 glasses the night before wont hamper you too much..
Reply:Add on time slowly, say 10 more min each week. If this is too hard add less, if it is easy add more.

Here is a schedule starting out with 38 min of running.

Sunday: full amount-38

Monday: recovery-25

Tues: 35

Wed: full amount-38

Thurs: 28

Fri: between 32-38

Sat: 28 -30
Reply:If you frequently run for half an hour, you could probably run for a solid hour tomorrow if you didn't mind pain and so residual soreness. I suggest you build up a little more slowly though. Run for 45 minutes one day and then drop back down to 30 minutes for the next few days. Then another 45 minute day but only drop back to 40s after that. And so on.

Wine is fine. I have run fine the morning after a lot of drinking and I won a race while still drunk off wine. Don't 'give up everything', just push yourself harder when it counts.
Reply:Well you need a plan. Basically you need to hydrate yourself before running (3 glasses or h20) and eat VERY LIGHT. You want to feel hungry when you run, because it will get you to go longer. Next you need to add in 3 sprinter workouts a week (check runnersworld.com), and add some hills into your workout. Then, once you have some serious muscles, and have probably thrown up after all those high intensity workouts, your body will reward you with longer stamina. :) have fun!!!