The number of exercises you choose to include in your program is up to you. However, trying to include them all in one session is not suggested.  Try spreading the exercises over two or three programs (i.e. upper body, lower body and stomach) and alternate each day.  This will prevent overworking muscle groups, and keep your workouts interesting.

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Stretching is a highly controversial subject with arguments about its benefits or lack thereof. However, we believe that if done properly, stretching is an essential part of any training program.  Stretching before, during and after exercise allows for greater flexibility of joints and muscles.  The more flexibility you have to accomplish exercises and various other tasks, the less chance there is of injury.

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Training Buddy was designed and written by highly qualified and experienced personal trainers. Throughout the database development, each of the +500 exercises was tested on everyday people to ensure that even the most inexperienced exerciser understands how to perform each exercise safely and confidently.

Training Buddy achieves this by ensuring:

• each exercise is thoroughly and systematically described from start to finish
• each exercise has at least two detailed illustrations depicting start and finishing positions
• each exercise has a list of professional tried and tested tips for accurate technique
• each exercise description allows you to view the equipment used via an image link

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How often you increase the weight you use when training completely depends on your personal progress.  When you feel that the weight you are currently using is no longer providing you with the workout you want, then it may be time to try increase your weight.  However, if you find that lifting the heavier weight jeopardizes your technique, it is best to train with the lighter weight for a while longer.

Always remember to use a weight that is comfortable - opt for a lighter weight to start with, rather than one that is too heavy - at all times.  This will prevent incorrect technique, and subsequent injury.

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When following the same program for a few weeks your body becomes accustomed to using the same muscles, and your development can become stagnant.  To prevent this from happening we suggest you build a new program, containing different exercises from those used before, every four to six weeks.

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All Training Buddy programs are printed with a blank table in which you can record the weight and number of reps you do during each workout.  Training Buddy's custom 'enter results' feature allows you to easily record and store this information in the system - your next program will automatically be printed with this information.  Additionally, the 'view history' feature will show your results in graph format for easy analysis.

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A flat stomach is often covered in a layer of fat around the midrift.  In order to achive that flat tummy, a good Fat Loss Cardio Program should be combined with an Ab Program.

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Your 1RM, or one rep max, is the maximum amount of weight you can lift once.  The 1RM is usually gauged on exercises such as leg press, squat, bench press and lateral pulldowns.

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Generally, it is not advisable to stretch cold muscles.  Start with a quick cardio warm-up, then stretch between your exercise sets.

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This could be a number of things, the most likely of which is that you are not pushing yourself to the next level.  The first few months of working out are great because it is all new and you are waking up your muscles in a sense.  After this grace period it comes down to good old fashioned hard working and planning.  Plan workouts, monitor progress and add variety to your programs.

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Try following the Training Buddy Cardio Programs in conjunction with the Lady Sculpt Programs.  These should do the trick.

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This all depends on your goals and what level of fitness or lifting experience you have. We recommend that you start with a Program specific to your goal, such as the Fat Burner series if you want to lose weight.  You should complete the Programs from number 1 upwards, exercising at least twice a week.

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Your MAX HR is your maximum heart rate or pulse.  The most efficient way to track this is through a heart rate monitor.  These devices are relatively cheap and a very useful tool for monitoring progress in cardio fitness.

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You maximum heart rate can be calculated by subtracting your age from 220.  This will give you a ball park figure of the rate your heart is capable of working at.  A safe and efficient heart rate zone for a workout is around 65-80% of your max.  Remember to have your blood pressure checked before embarking on any new Programs.

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