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Ask The Trainer

Every quarter we publish an "Ask the Trainer" article in our award-winning Texins' Quarterly Magazine, offering advice and techniques straight from one of our experienced trainers. Below you will find an archive of these articles.

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1 Instructor Spotlight: Aleda Keel Michael Dattolico
2 Making the Difference: Ronda Litwin Michael Dattolico
3 Do you have a personal training package to help me jump start a workout regime? Michael Dattolico
4 Making the Difference: Craig Arkfeld Michael Dattolico
5 My chest muscles (pectorals) are bulkier than other parts of my body. How can I change that? Josh Williams, Fitness Specialist
6 What is the (BEST) push-up to flatten the chest? Michael Dattolico
7 After a workout, my muscles and/or joints begin to stiffen and ache; what causes this? Arianna Gibson, Program Manager/Personal Trainer- Spring Creek and Sherman Texins
8 I have a petite frame, and want to build strength in my arms. Where is a good place to start? Casey Boswell, Personal Trainer
9 After giving birth, how do I get rid of the 'pouch' and not loose weight? Arianna Gibson, Personal Trainer
10 When using the Krebs cycle, how does the breakdown of oxidation work in my body? Arianna Gibson, Personal Trainer
11 I was contemplating joining the Sports Training class. Can you tell me what is covered in the class and if I need to already be in shape to join? Kazette Dickerson, Group Exercise Coordinator
12 I had a baby 6 months ago, I gained the right amount of weight during pregnancy and lost it all after a few months and am also breastfeeding. My problem is the pouch I have. How do I get rid of the pouch and not loose weight? Arianna Gibson, Program Manager III Sherman/Spring Creek
13 Ask the Trainer Your Question Michael Dattolico
14 The holiday season put a wrench in my fitness and I fell off my usual routine. How can I get back on track? Angela Davis / Fitness Specialist / Personal Trainer
15 Why has my weight loss stopped even though I am still keeping up my routine? Any suggestions to get my weight loss kick-started again? Pete MacGillis / Personal Trainer
16 As a female, I am afraid if I use weights I will "bulk" up so I stick to cardio. Is there a balance so I don't look "bulky"? Katie Sims / Dallas Fitness Specialist / Personal Trainer
17 What type of exercises (cardiovascular activities or resistance training) should I be performing to maximize my weight loss? Fitness Staff
18 My family and I travel extensively during the summer and I find it hard to fit in exercise. Any suggestions? Blair Archer / Personal Trainer
19 How can I incorporate more physical activity into my daily routine when I can't make it to the gym? Casey Boswell / Fitness Coordinator
20 I have heard that you should not do a seated lat pull down behind the head. Is this true? Molly Atthowe / Personal Trainer
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