I received this question from Rebecca:
I hear lots about using weight training to even out imbalances (of which I have a lot – my right side is a ton stronger than my left). Sooo … how exactly do you do this? It sounds like you would just work out the weaker side, but it feels weird not to do both.
Before I had a chance to answer, Asithi stepped in offered her opinion which was right on the money:
I have the same problem. My left arm is stronger since I bowl regularly with my left arm, but my left leg is weaker …read more

Big changes are in store here at Grounded Fitness.  While I am saying good bye to my blogging partner, Susan, who has moved to her own yoga blog at She Knows Yoga, I am also using this as an opportunity to make some additions to Grounded Fitness.
The main difference? Its going to be all Kelly, all the time.
Try and keep the tears to a minimum.
I’m still post the same way I have been, and I will also be going a little more personal with my day to day stuff, and most exciting for me, and hopefully you, too, I am going …read more

Sarah asked on this post:
I am curious about the protein thing. I am a vegetarian, and I have read over and over again (and completely believe!) that most people eat too much protein. However, I have also read and heard from my trainer that if you are in a period of trying to intensely gain muscle you should supplement with protein during the hour after your strength workout for optimal results. My trainer pointed out that I shouldn’t be ADDING protein to my daily diet at this time; just making sure I HAVE some of the protein from my daily …read more

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?    Daisy Melo
Welp, what I’m about to say may shock some …read more

Kelly,
I was curious on your opinion on that article that was on Kaths website yesterday. you being a personal trainer and all
http://healthday.com/Article.asp?AID=620471    Daisy Melo
For those of you too lazy busy to click, its an article that states having a snack after a workout is only necessary for athletes, and may hinder any weightloss efferts for the average exerciser.
And I completely agree.

Holly left this comment on my Opposite Day post last week:
This might be a totally dumb question, but I always kind of thought you did “opposite” exercises on the same day (like I would do biceps and triceps/quads and hams), but Jillian Michael’s book said not to…..can I still do them on the same day? I think it’s kinda fun. :-)
Here’s my caveat: I have never read Jillian Michael’s book, so I’m sure some of this may be out of context. Maybe just for her plan, thats the way she prefers to have people work out, maybe she said it …read more

 I am guest posting over at Diets in Review today, so make sure to head there to read my post, You Need an Attitude Adjustment   
Today at GroundedFitness, we have a very special guest. I introduce to you Kinsey:  
Kinsey Lowrey is a nutritionist who counsels individuals on achieving personal nutrition goals. She is also the nutrition expert at DietsInReview.com, where she shares education and guidance for incorporating healthy habits into your life. DietsInReview.com also provides healthy recipes, weight loss tools, health news and reviews of more than 500 diet plans.
Read on for answers to your burning nutritional questions:

Alright, now I need some advice from you guys.
I think you’ll agree you guys owe me.
I was walking Porkchop the other day and saw that an Anytime Fitness is opening right at the top of my hill.  Literally, a 4 minute walk from my house.  The actual place isn’t open yet, but there were two guys (one of which looked EXACTLY like Ashley from O-Town. Does anyone remember that show/band? Anyone? Well, incase you need a refresher, see here) out front with a little table and sign doing pre-opening day specials. I stopped to talk with them, explained how I currently …read more

 I have question for you. I made an appointment with a personal trainer and we were doing my health evaluation before getting started. I told him I occasionally have a protein shake (chocolate protein powder mixed with 3 oz of water) for a mid-morning snack. He said that I need to combine that with some carbs or else I would be starving. He also recommended that I stop eating carbs after 2 PM (besides fruit or veggies) I basically want to get a second opinion so I thought I would ask you! Thanks in advance.  Brittany Mullins
First off, I have …read more

I have one stubborn area I need some help with though and was wondering if you have any advice. I have been trying to work the good old butt and am not having much luck. I do lunge type exercises and squat type exercises, I try putting more weight in the heel, more in the toe, squat lower or not so low and nothing seems to work. My quads seem to take over everything and do all of the work while the butt just hangs around (literally!) and observes. Is there any way to get around this?  Lisa
There could be …read more