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Can You Get Stretch Marks From Losing Weight?
Can you get stretch marks from losing weight? Most of your stretch marks come from gaining weight, not necessarily losing weight. When you gain weight, your skin undergoes stretching and tearing. A woman’s skin is prone to stretch marks when she is pregnant because hormones soften the skin. And when a baby grows in the mother’s tummy it stretches the skin in that specific area. When you gain weight the stretch marks don’t appear, it is when you lose weight where you develop stretch marks.
5 Ultimate Health Tips From the Top Experts
These days there is simply so much “health” information thrown at us that we seriously can get confused. Whatever happened to a simplified fitness view that didn’t take a Ph.D. to understand? From fitness to lifestyle to everything in-between, we got 5 of the biggest health experts in the world to give their ultimate health tips.
Ask the Ripped Dude: How Can I Set Realistic Weight-Loss Resolutions?
Obi Obadike, M.S. January 08, 2021 • 2 min read Q: For the past few years, my weight-loss resolutions have failed. How can I set resolutions that I can fulfill? Why do people need a New Year's resolution as motivation to make positive and appropriate changes in their life? Mostly it's because a resolution is a psychological mindset, and the new year is the perfect opportunity to establish a fresh new start and set new goals.
Ask the Ripped Dude: How Much Weight Loss Is Dangerous?
Obi Obadike, M.S. January 30, 2020 • 3 min read Q: I want to lose as much weight as possible as fast as I can, but I've heard that can be bad for your health or even dangerous. How much weight loss is too much, too fast? Losing weight is hard and requires patience, so it's understandable that people in our society are obsessed with losing weight as fast as possible, even at the expense of their own health in some instances.
Ask The Ripped Dude: How Do I Get Ripped Like A Ticket Stub?
Obi: I've seen trouble like this before. I'm no detective, but this sounds like a case of Skinny-Fat-itis caused by excessive cardio and a lack of lifting! If you train religiously but don't have a ticket-stub body (ripped), you might need to pound the pavement less and move iron more. I know it's hard to hear, but there's no way you can maintain a lot of muscle running 10k every other day followed by an hour of BodyPump on opposite days.
Obi Obadike’s Cardio Boot-Camp Workout
Do all three circuits three times for the day. See below for photo descriptions of each exercise. Photos: Nicolas Bourque | Model: Julie Germaine Monday Circuit 1 Burpees - 20 seconds Jog in place for 20 seconds as your rest. Vertical Jumps - 20 seconds Jog in place for 20 seconds as your rest. Mountain Climbers – 20 seconds Jog in place for 20 seconds as your rest. High Knees - 20 seconds Jog in place for 20 seconds as your rest. Jumping Jacks - 20 seconds Jog in place for 20 seconds as your rest.
Obi Obadike’s Cardio/Circuit-Training Combo Boot-Camp Workout
Celebrity trainer and author Obi Obadike shares his go-to cardio/circuit-training combo boot-camp workout to help you sculpt your best body yet. Do all three circuits three times for the day. See below for photo descriptions of each exercise. Jog in place for 20 seconds as your rest. Jog in place for 20 seconds as your rest. Jog in place for 20 seconds as your rest. Jog in place for 20 seconds as your rest. Jog in place for 20 seconds as your rest. Jog in place for 20 seconds as your rest.
Obi Obadike’s Circuit-Training Workout
Do all three circuits three times for the day.
Obi Obadike’s Cardio/Circuit-Training Combo Boot-Camp Workout Pt. 2
Celebrity trainer and author Obi Obadike shares his go-to cardio/circuit-training combo boot-camp workout to help you sculpt your best body yet. Complete each daily circuit four times. See below for photo descriptions of each exercise. Jog in place for about 15 to 20 seconds as your rest. Jog in place for about 15 to 20 seconds as your rest. Jog in place for about 15 to 20 seconds as your rest. Jog in place for 15 to 20 seconds as your rest. Jog in place for 15 to 20 seconds as your rest.
Macro Ratios For Weight Loss From The Ripped Dude
Obi Obadike, M.S. May 27, 2021 • 2 min read Q. I'm Trying To Lose Some Fat, But Everywhere I Go To Look For Helpful Information, I Get Conflicting Views On The Proper Macronutrient Ratio. Is There A Right Answer? Great question! In reality, when you're trying to lose weight, there's no ironclad macronutrient law for mapping out your diet plan. No macro mix can save you if you eat way too many calories or way too few. Yet your macro mix is an important consideration.
Ask The Ripped Dude: What's An Effective Bodyweight Workout?
Obi Obadike, M.S. April 16, 2020 • 4 min read Question: I want to implement bodyweight exercises into my training program. Do you have a good bodyweight workout? Most people think that in order to build muscle, they need to copy Arnold in Pumping Iron. I have no argument with Arnold-weight training makes you stronger, fitter, and leaner. However, it's not the only way to train. Sometimes, adding bodyweight exercises to your program can be an effective way to build muscle and lose fat.
Ask The Ripped Dude: ''How Much Muscle Can I Put On Naturally?''
How many times have you heard actors say they gained 30 or 40 pounds of muscle for a film in a matter of months? You sit there in disbelief, wondering what type of diet and training program they were on, who their trainer is, and what you have to do to bulk up and mimic their ripped physique by next month. Well, I'm here to break it to you easy: It's virtually impossible for somebody who's been training regularly to gain 30-40 pounds of muscle in a couple of months or even a year.
Ask The Ripped Dude: What Are The Best Post-Workout Static Stretches?
Obi Obadike, M.S. July 26, 2018 • 3 min read Post-workout stretching can be a pain. Who wants to linger around the gym an extra 15-20 minutes after crushing a workout? You're tired, dripping sweat, and hankering for your post-workout meal. It's not exactly the time to stick around and do some silly stretches. I understand where you're coming from, but reconsider. We all know the importance of warming up before a workout, but we often overlook the post-workout cooldown. Don't be that person.
Ask The Ripped Dude: ''How Can I Get A Great Cardio Workout Indoors?''
Training Cardio Obi Obadike, M.S. October 06, 2013 Waking up for a morning run is never easy, especially when it's cold outside. Instead of trudging through an hour-long workout, opt for this cardio-based, calorie-blasting routine you can do from home. Q I lift regularly, but I'm not a huge fan of cardio, especially during the winter months. Is there a quick, effective workout I can do from home? Summer's coming to an end, which means those long outdoor runs will be less and less appealing.
Ask The Ripped Dude: ''How Much Muscle Can I Put On Naturally?''
Obi Obadike, M.S. April 19, 2018 • 3 min read Vital Stats Name: Obi Obadike Website: www.obiobadike.com Email: obifitness@verizon.net I'm on the smaller side, and I'm looking to get bigger. I've been lifting heavy and eating healthy, but I'm not putting on the mass I'd hoped for. Give it to me straight: How much muscle can I expect to put on naturally? How many times have you heard actors say they gained 30 or 40 pounds of muscle for a film in a matter of months?
Ask The Ripped Dude: How Can I Mix Up My Cardio Routine?
Training Cardio Obi Obadike, M.S. January 21, 2014 Too much time spent on the treadmill can make a quick cardio session seem endless. Fire up your routine run with this deadly combination of suicide sprints and push-ups! Vital Stats Name: Obi Obadike Website: www.obiobadike.com Email: obifitness@verizon.net Q What's another cardio-based exercise I can do to shake up my system and shed the calories? Straight-up cardio lovers are few and far between—even I raise my hand in displeasure at times.
Best Fat-Burning Foods
How many people don't have a clue about what kind of food is healthiest and will lead to weight loss? I'm here to tell you that it's not rocket science. Weight loss always starts with a sensible diet, and the most important part of keeping pounds off and accomplishing your fitness goals is nutrition. Eighty percent of your weight loss success is what you put into your stomach. Here are some of the most important fat-burning foods, which will help you inch closer to your fitness goals.
Ask The Ripped Dude: Pre-Cardio Stretches
Training Motivation Obi Obadike, M.S. January 21, 2014 I've published more than 100 fitness articles and became the Bodybuilding.com 2012 Male Writer of the Year. My goal is to help you get in the best shape possible! Vital Stats Name: Obi Obadike Website: www.obiobadike.com Email: obifitness@verizon.net Q my name is Craig. I'm 6-foot-4, and almost every muscle group in my body is tight.
Ask The Ripped Dude: How Can I Make My Fitness More Well Rounded?
Training Cardio Obi Obadike, M.S. January 07, 2016 Obi Obadike explains how to make your fitness more well-rounded. Vital Stats Name: Obi Obadike Website: www.obiobadike.com Email: obifitness@verizon.net Q I think I have pretty good cardiovascular fitness. I run a lot and feel great when I do. Can I officially call myself "in shape?" Sure, you might be good at jogging on the treadmill or spending half an hour on the stairmill, but are you just doing endurance training at your own comfort level?
Ask The Ripped Dude: Advantages Of Steady-State Cardio
Training Cardio Obi Obadike, M.S. August 20, 2020 • 2 min read Obi Obadike explains the benefits and advantages of steady state cardio. Q I've heard that doing interval training is the best form of cardio, but I don't think I'm ready for all-out sprints. Can I do steady-state cardio instead? We've all read a billion articles on the benefits of high intensity interval training (HIIT).
Ask The Ripped Dude: Should I Stretch Before My Workouts?
Training Motivation Obi Obadike, M.S. January 21, 2014 I've published more than 100 fitness articles and am the Bodybuilding.com 2012 Male Writer of the Year. My goal is to help you get in the best shape possible! Vital Stats Name: Obi Obadike Website: www.obiobadike.com Email: obifitness@verizon.net Q I've gotten into the habit of walking into the gym and beginning my workout without warming up. Should I stretch or warm up? What's the best practice?
Ask The Ripped Dude: What's The Best Way To Do Cardio?
Obi Obadike, M.S. April 02, 2020 • 3 min read Q. I can't do another hour on the treadmill. There has to be a better way to do cardio. What's your advice, Ripped Dude? Why train and do cardio for an hour or two when you can get a great workout in 30 minutes? By implementing sprints into your weekly cardio routine, you get twice the benefits in half the time. I know, I know.
Ask The Ripped Dude: How Much Cardio Is Too Much?
Obi Obadike, M.S. December 11, 2018 • 2 min read Q. I want to stay lean, but I don't want to lose any muscle. How can I tell if I'm doing too much cardio? We all know that to get lean you have to do cardio and have a great consistent nutritional diet. But did you know that too much cardio can be counterproductive? If you're a slave to the treadmill, elliptical, or stair master, you can actually lose muscle.
Cardio Before or After Weights? Ask The Ripped Dude
Obi Obadike, M.S. August 23, 2021 • 1 min read Q. My High-School Football Coach Told Me I Should Only Do Cardio After I Finish My Resistance Training. Was He Right? Have you ever done a heavy lifting session after a long bout of cardio? It's more grueling than eating gruel. When I step up to the weight rack after 90 minutes of hoops, my energy and strength stores sag. Every time I play ball before lifting, I have my worst weight-training sessions.
Ask The Ripped Dude: What's The Best Form Of HIIT?
QHi Obi, what's the best form of HIIT cardio for shredding fat and getting ripped? Sprinting is one of the most explosive cardiovascular, fat burning workouts you can do. It's also great because it requires no equipment other than an open track or field. It's a full-body workout that targets an array of muscle groups. Your calves, hamstrings, glutes, hip abductors, pecs, lats, biceps and abs are all activated by sprinting. So make like Usain Bolt and run! Sprint For A Six Pack Want to know a secret?
Ask The Ripped Dude: What's The Best Form Of Cardio For Fat Loss?
Training Cardio Obi Obadike, M.S. May 21, 2020 • 4 min read The World's Most Ripped Fitness Model, Obi Obadike, explains the best form of cardio for fat loss. Vital Stats Name: Obi Obadike Website: www.obiobadike.com Email: obifitness@verizon.net Many different forms of cardio can help you get lean and ripped. Unfortunately, many people don't like doing cardio because it can be boring and monotonous.
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