Comments on: Enough Already “Fitness Gurus”

By: Curtis Ludlow

Curtis Ludlow — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:02:01 +0000

Nice post Kelly. You have a fun writing style.

With regards to the content of the article, yeah, it doesn’t matter, for the most part, if you work opposing muscle groups.

For the general population, well, they just need to move ALL of their muscles! :)

By: Rachel/Fit Mom

Rachel/Fit Mom — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:57:02 +0000

Right on!

I would not say I am a confused consumer- but one that always wants to know more and it sounds like Jillian is making stuff up. I also laughed my butt off when I heard G. Paltrow’s trainer say women should only lift 3 pound weights! Is that not BS?

By: Kelly Turner

Kelly Turner — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:25:54 +0000

Elina- I agree you need to give your muscles a day of rest- but you can work antagonist muscles together and rest them the next day. Not working antagonist muscles on the same day doesnt make any sense- you can work whatever muscles you want as long as you give them a day of rest in between. its like saying dont work your shoulders and calves on the same day- as long as you let them rest the next day, it doesn;t matter

By: Elina

Elina — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:20:12 +0000

I read Jillian’s book a long time ago (and follow her suggested routines once in a while because they’re fun) but I think the reason she sets these rules is for the same basic “rule” you mentioned: never strength train the same muscles on consective days (they need time to rest and rebuild). Her program has you life every single day so when you alternate those muscles, you are still able to recover and lift the very next day. I could be wrong though about her reasoning behind it… she could just making stuff up! :D

By: charlotte

charlotte — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:50:54 +0000

I’ve read Jillian’s book. And in my opinion it was based on some very old and not well-founded research. Your answer was very well put, Kelly!

By: Andrew R

Andrew R — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 02:45:11 +0000

Dude, Kelly, you’re a badass… there’s no way I’m gonna heckle you! Hahaha

All the Best,

Andrew R

By: Kristie

Kristie — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:46:41 +0000

YES. Thank you. It’s annoying hearing all of the fitness and exercise “rules” that are out there. Half of them completely contradict each other and they could easily be a complete turn off to any inexperienced exerciser who wants to jump in and get started on some good, healthy activity. Geez, isn’t just getting your body off its rump a good start?

By: Kelly Turner

Kelly Turner — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:47:53 +0000

Daisy Melo- Ill answer both your questions in 2 posts tomorrow. 2 posts! Youre making me work overtime!

runjess- me neither. yelling is something i hate. why do you feel the need to scream in someone’s face? I dont get it. you can motivate without spitting all over everyone and frightening them into a few more crunches.

oh she glows- i wish it were that easy to write a book like that. ill submit it to some publishers- see what happens.

wannabehealthy- thanks! and thanks for the link- ill have to read it later cause if i click away all my above responses will get deleted!

Daisy Melo- not annoying. I love questions!! everyone send questions! Ill have your answers tomorrow

Annette- thank you madam!

By: Annette

Annette — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:38:38 +0000

good advice ;)

By: Daisy Melo

Daisy Melo — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:38:20 +0000

Kelly,

One more question. Im SO annoying. So my favorite instructor at my gym was recently let go. It was personal problems with the other trainers. Anyways. Its hard because she was the person I would take flex (strength training) classes with. and all the instructors do not come up to par with her. the classes are boring. so i was thinking about my options. Do i hire a personal trainer (spend a lot of money) or I have been thinking about doing work outs from magazines but are they efficient?