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Are you a helpless chocolate addict? An aerobic diva who still can't beat the
bulge? Lost your focus? Maybe I can help solve some of your dilemmas
like how to avoid those tempting treats, how to treat a broken heart with exercise,
how to get off the yo-yo of dieting, and how to treat a muscle injury or tear, plus
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Is Low Blood Pressure Bad?
Dear Tony,
I recently went in to donate blood on behalf of a relative who was in a bad car accident. I’ve always known I have low blood pressure, but this time it was 98 over 52 and they refused to take my blood. I joked that I probably didn’t have enough pressure to even cause a spurt, but I left feeling a little concerned. I always thought low blood pressure was good?
Laura H., Los Angeles, CA |
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Stumped or Stalled
Dear Reader:
The following letter from a Ms. Fitness reader caught my attention because the writer seemed so honest, and so clearly frustrated. On one hand, it seems that with all the diet and exercise books, internet sites and magazines available everyone should be an expert. However, as this letter illustrates, this is not the case.
Michelle, the writer, is stumped and her progress is stalled because she doesn’t understand the most basic tenet of exercise: it’s not the program or products, it’s the effort and consistency. We all wish there was one simple, clear-cut way to get in shape. However, our lifestyles, schedules, body type and tastebuds make it impossible for one program to work for everyone. No matter what program you choose to follow, you must modify it to your specific preferences.
Michelle writes:
Generally, I am not a very athletic person. In September this year, I began going to the gym and using the Nautilus and Lifecycle machines. At the time I weighed 174 pounds at 5'3". After several weeks, progress was too slow and I was getting frustrated, so I began reading. My head is spinning. I've read so much and everyone has a different opinion I don't know what to believe. I have made some progress. Depending on the day I weigh between 157-160; however, I've hit a plateau. |
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Losing Your Balance on One-Legged Moves?
Dear Tony,
I'm an older competitor (46) and I've found that my balance just ain't what it used to be. I'm still strong and flexible, but when a move requires balance, I lose it. I've noticed this in other older women as well. Is there anything I can do short of eliminating all one-legged movements?
Tina W. |
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Are Male Hormones Ever Safe for Women?
Dear Tony,
I recently read about the German coaches on trial for doping their female athletes. The reports say they have bone and back problems, and scores of gynecological maladies that range from ovarian cysts to infertility. There are some cases of miscarriages and birth defects born to these women. One threw her hands up at the whole mess and just had herself changed into a man!
This is pretty scary stuff. I've never taken a steroid (that I know of!) but I have used creatine, Orchic Testosterone Extract and boron. Do these substances have any side effects I should know about?
Heidi M. |
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