I hurt my lower back in a workout, I was probably crunching without a proper warm up. What to do and how much time do I need to rest?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Usually a minimum of 5-7 days of adequate rest (meaning no exercise whatsoever, including using the stairs) is recommended before resuming the workout. Of course you will need to learn to listen to yo... Read More
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"Sustaining direct trauma from the weights": isn't this normal when trying to grow the muscles? The bruises aren't big, they're round and d=1cm.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- No, when you gain muscle mass and grow muscle size, there should not be associated bruising. As I have already explained, it is most likely due to the weights or the bar hitting against your muscles.
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I work hard at the gym and I put in the right amount of time a week. My muscles (mostly biceps) appear to have bruises, why? Is it good or bad?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- 1st of all you need to make sure that you are not sustaining direct trauma from the weights or the bar, which would be the most plausible explanation for the appearance of these bruises over your bice... Read More
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What is the myoplex product from abott which is a meal replacement. I workout and i weigh 63kg ,i am 180cm.
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Once and again, a product cannot be judged in terms of medical safety and efficacy when it has not been tested in a structured manner, and when it has not been on the market long enough to generate en... Read More
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Is running on a treadmill the same as running on the street?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- 1- While running outdoors, your pace varies from moment to moment, and so does your incline. Even when you're on the smoothest, most plain road, there is variation in pace and incline. Moreover, there... Read More
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Good afternoon drs I'm making diet and m eating healthy food but m always feeling tired and sleeping may u help me in this problem thx a lot
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Fatigue in association with weight loss is not
uncommon. Many people describe that when they start a diet, they become sleepy
and feel “low on energy” day, while the accepted norm is that healthier ea... Read More
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I get headaches every time I do pull ups or push ups, could you please recommend any solution?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Exercise headaches occur in some individuals during or after strenuous exercise. They are classified as either primary, or having no clear cause, or secondary, due to an underlying process.
Primary ... Read More
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What is the fastest method to lose weight?
Dr. Rania Mousa,
General Medicine
- If you want to lose weight faster, you'll need to eat less and exercise more.
Limiting salt and starches may also mean losing more weight at first -- but that's mostly fluids, not fat.
For r... Read More
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What time of day is best to work out?
2 Answers
Dr. Ghassan Nawfal,
Surgery
- Morning workouts are best if you want a better night’s sleep, however the best time of the day to workout is when you will do it most consistently, because the benefits of physical activity are ... Read More
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