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Here in the Burn The Fat Training Q & A department, you will find real answers to real questions submitted from Inner Circle members on the topics of exercise questions and general training program questions.
Nearly all of these Q & A columns are Inner Circle members-only exclusives which cannot be found on any other website and every question is answered by Tom personally. Tom is well-known for the way he answers questions with more specifics and details than any other diet or fitness column in the world. You will not find more thorough answers to your most pressing questions - anywhere! You might even get your own questions answered here! Simply ask your questions in our discussion forums and we continuously archive all of the best and most frequently asked questions from our forums right here in the official Burn The Fat Q & A column!
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Is Yoga a Good Fat-Burning Cardio Workout?
By Tom Venuto
Yoga has become immensely popular in the last decade and many people consider it a kick butt workout, not to mention the great stretch you get and the relaxation afterward. In Bikram yoga, the room is heated to 100 F, and fans say the class is especially intense. Bikram, the founder, claims that you burn about 700 calories per class. But what does the research say? Is yoga really a good fat burner or a replacement for traditional cardio? . . .
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Super Slow Training: The Truth About Rep Speed, Building Muscle, Gaining Strength and Losing Fat
By Tom Venuto
It's an astounding claim! Lift weights very slowly, at a very specific speed - up and down - and you will build more muscle, gain more strength and lose more fat at the same time, all in just one 30-minute workout per week. When a research study said that this slow lifting system might actually work, even Newsweek magazine took notice, and a new fitness trend had begun. But since this system has been widely publicized and put to the test since 2001, what do strength coaches and research scientists say now? Read on to find out... . . .
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Training with Low Reps (4-6) and Max-OT: Is This The Best Way To Gain Muscle and Strength?
by Tom Venuto
QUESTION: Tom, I know you have respect for Skip Lacour, who was with AST Sports Supplements, because I noticed that you've mentioned Skip in a positive fashion before. Skip is a spokesperson for the AST program of Max-OT training which says your rep range should only be in the 4-6 range - no more or no less. I'm sure you have read their information and reasoning behind why no more than 6 reps. Other experts say 8-12 reps for muscle growth and some even say high reps sometimes. Now I'm confused know which way is right. Both sides make very compelling arguments. Can you shed some light on this? . . .
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Training Q+A: Crossfit: The Pros, Cons, and Dangers of This Popular New Training Trend
By John Sifferman & Kyle Battis
CrossFit is a strength and conditioning program that claims that they train to prepare people for as wide a variety of activities as possible but is this system right for you? The CrossFit definition of fitness relies on a lot of attributes like strength, power, endurance, balance, and more but what are the Pros and Cons of this system. Find out what Tom likes about this program and what he does not like and what it means to you... . . .
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High Reps And Fat Loss: Do High Reps Get You Leaner And Prevent Muscle Loss During A Fat Loss Phase?
Tom Venuto CSCS, NSCA-CPT and John Sifferman
Gym lore and training advice passed down from generations before says that high reps are supposed to help you 'cut' fat and preserve muscle during a fat loss phase. Find out if this 'high reps approach' holds any truth or if you should be taking a completely different program if you want to maximize fat loss and keep your metabolically-active muscle tissue intact. Also, you will learn about some factors that contribute to keeping your hard-earned muscle that you might not have been aware of. . . .
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Body Part Split Routines For Fat Loss Training: Good or Bad Idea?
By Tom Venuto
The debates on weight training have raged on for decades: one set versus three sets, training to failure or not to failure, low volume versus high volume, slow reps versus fast reps, full range versus partials and on it goes. There's a new debate going on in the fitness world today: Should you use weight training for fat loss and if so, can you still use body part split routines or is that a bad idea? Read on to learn the answer... . . .
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Imbalanced Muscle Development: What To Do If Your Right Arm Or Leg is Bigger or Stronger Than Your Left
By Tom venuto
Imbalanced muscle development is a common and frustrating problem. In fact, the odds are good that you have one arm or side of your body that is larger, stronger or more muscular than the other side. Fortunately, this problem is quickly and easily correctable. With a few simple changes in exercise selection, an understanding of the neurological mind-muscle connection and a focused effort, you will be amazed how quickly you can develop perfect muscle balance, even strength and a symmetrical physique... . . .
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The Science of Repetitions: Benefits and Uses Of High, Medium And Low Reps
Many strength trainers are uncertain about how many reps they should be doing for optimal gains in strength and muscle mass. Differing opinions among all the experts doesn't help either... one guru says low reps, another says high reps, while the next one says all of the above - talk about confusing! In this column, you will learn the science behind each repetition range and how to use the various rep ranges to get the results you want . . .
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Training Q+A - How Deep Is Deep Enough With Squats?
by Tom Venuto
It seems as though every gym you step foot in you hear people debating on how deep one needs to squat - quarter squats, half squats, to parallel, below parallel - who's correct? Tom gets 'under the bar' for this debate and shares his take on proper squat depth, what's recommened, what's healthy, and more... . . .
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Bowflex machines: Do they work? Are they worth the money?
Bowflex machines are popular, with infomercials running on TV 24-7, featuring hot bodies and promising amazing results in as little as 6 weeks with just three 20 minute workouts per week. But do these machines really work? Are these glitzy home gym setups worth the high price tag? And if so, are they any better than free weights or other machines? . . .
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Elastic Resistance Training Pros And Cons
By Tom Venuto
Resistance training is an important part of any fitness program and an essential component of the Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle (BFFM) program. Elastic bands provide resistance, and any form of resistance can have beneficial effects on muscle strength and muscle development. However, elastic bands and tubing do have pros and cons which needed to be weighed before deciding whether this should be your training method of choice... . . .
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Static contraction training (SCT) - A Valid Training Tool or a Prescription for Disaster?
by Tom Venuto
Static contraction training (SCT) consists of extremely brief and infrequent training sessions, and the system is based on using much more weight than you can normally handle (inside a power rack or some other machine/mechanism for safety, hopefully) and holding the weight for 15 seconds or thereabouts in the strongest position. Is there anything to this training mehtod? Find out... . . .
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