Body Under Construction
Frequently Asked Questions
  • Is aerobics better for shaping up than weight training?
    No, to transform your physique, you must train with weights.
  • Is it true that if you exercise, it doesn't matter what you eat?
    No, if you exercise, it matters even more what you eat.
  • If women lift weights, will they get "bulky"?
    No, resistance exercise helps women create lean, toned bodies.
  • Is weight training only for your athletes?
    No, people of all ages should be weight training.
  • Do muscles grow while you're working out?
    Muscles grow while you're resting and recuperating.
  • Is it true that a certain number of sets and reps get the job done?
    No, high intensity effort produces the best results.
  • Is a lack of willpower why people overeat?
    No, overeating is a natural instinct.
  • Does eating right means three "square meals" a day?
    No, eating six nutritious meals a day is the right way.
  • Do high-carbohydrate, low-fat diets work best?
    No, people are becoming fat from a "carb overdose."
  • If you "eat right," do you need to take supplements?
    No, studies show that many of us do need to take supplements.
  • Is it true you need to drink water only when you are thirsty?
    No, your body needs more water than it's telling you.
  • Do you have to eat "perfectly" all the time?
    Impossible, there's no such thing as eating "perfectly."