ASK A TRAINER: Ep. 9 – What’s the Best Way to Preserve Muscle Mass While Trying to Cut?

ASK A TRAINER: Ep. 9 – What’s the Best Way to Preserve Muscle Mass While Trying to Cut?

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LA Fitness Pro Results® Master Trainer, Geoff F., helps explain the best ways to preserve muscle mass while trying to cut. You may want to cut down on your cardio, find out why by checking out the video below!

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ASK A TRAINER: Ep. 8 – How Often Should I Do Cardio With Weight Lifting?

ASK A TRAINER: Ep. 8 – How Often Should I Do Cardio With Weight Lifting?

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LA Fitness Pro Results® Master Trainer, Geoff F., helps answer how often cardio should be done with weight lifting – you may be surprised at the answer. Find out below!

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What Can I Do to Gain Weight Fast? | Q+A

What Can I Do to Gain Weight Fast? | Q+A

Question:

What can I do to gain weight fast? I am trying to gain at least 10 pounds in a month or two and I need any advice on what to eat to gain weight.

– Rosalinda V.

Answer:

Your best bets for maximum healthy calories are nuts, avocado, cheese, oils, and pesto, followed by ground beef, tortillas, pudding, au gratin or scalloped potatoes, bisque soups and chowders. Choose dense produce such as winter squash, peas, carrots, corn and bananas, and rich cereals like granola and muesli. To maximize calories, add 1 Tbsp. powdered milk or juice concentrate to each Cup of fluid milk or juice, respectively.  Fried foods and any bakery goods saturated with butter, cream or sauce certainly have more calories per bite than their plain counterparts. Whole-fat dairy foods contain nearly double the calories than the fat-free versions. And, of course, if you are able, simply increase the volume of what you already eat.

– Debbie J., MS, RD

This article should not replace any exercise program or restrictions, any dietary supplements or restrictions, or any other medical recommendations from your primary care physician. Before starting any exercise program or diet, make sure it is approved by your doctor.

Some questions have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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ASK A TRAINER: Ep. 7 – Should I Always Alternate Between Leg Day and Chest Day?

ASK A TRAINER: Ep. 7 – Should I Always Alternate Between Leg Day and Chest Day?

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LA Fitness Pro Results® Master Trainer, Geoff F., helps answer if it’s necessary to switch between leg day and chest day. See Geoff’s suggestions in the video below.

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ASK A TRAINER: Ep. 6 – What Can I Do to Tone My Chest Better?

ASK A TRAINER: Ep. 6 – What Can I Do to Tone My Chest Better?

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LA Fitness Pro Results® Master Trainer, Geoff F., shares some ways to help tone the chest area. What’s his advice? Push-ups. Push-ups and more push-ups! Check it out below.

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