LaRue Cook

Alexandria, VA 22315

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I am 59 and gain weight with anything over 1200 calories. I work out very strenuously 5 to 7 days a week for 30 mins. My shape i

3 Answers | Asked by Debbie Klena 1 day ago

Answered by LaRue Cook 1 day ago

Hi Debbie. Having worked with many overweight/obese women clients, I would highly recommend starting with a consultatio... read more

Scale Not Budging!

7 Answers | Asked by Terri Viani 1 day ago

Answered by LaRue Cook 1 day ago

Hi Terri. The weight WILL eventually start coming off if indeed all is how you've described! But, I would completely f... read more

Is resistance training a matter of being gifted or having good genes?

6 Answers | Asked by Leondro Hernandez 3 days ago

Answered by LaRue Cook 3 days ago

Hi Leondro. I'm not sure that I understand your question? Can you explain? Resistance training is a form of exercise ... read more

Why do you call fitness an 'art' as well as a 'science?'

4 Answers | Asked by Marc Thompson 43 days ago

Answered by LaRue Cook 3 days ago

Anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biology and more all form the SCIENCE of what we as trainers do. The ART comes from u... read more

Do a lot of gyms accept this certification?

3 Answers | Asked by Karina Komarov 37 days ago

Answered by LaRue Cook 3 days ago

Hi Karina. I must have missed it but I didn't see what certification you were asking about. However, based on the answ... read more

What can I do to help clients with the clunk/pop in thier hips?

3 Answers | Asked by Jessica Reiss 34 days ago

Answered by LaRue Cook 3 days ago

Hi Jessica. I think that the best thing you can do for your client is refer them for a medical consultation and evaluat... read more

how to improve our ideas?

3 Answers | Asked by pradeep reddy 3 days ago

Answered by LaRue Cook 3 days ago

Hi Pradeep. What 'ideas' are you asking about? Without specifics it's impossible to properly respond to your question.... read more

What is the most preferred personal training and nutrition certification?

Nutrition Personal Training Certifications

3 Answers | Asked by Linda Okwor 4 days ago

Answered by LaRue Cook 3 days ago

Hi Linda. There are several certifications out there that many consider the "gold standard." However, I've found that ... read more

How do you incorporate battling ropes into your taining philosophy/style?

6 Answers | Asked by Harris Sophocleous 36 days ago

Answered by LaRue Cook 7 days ago

Hi Harris. Battling ropes, like other exercise modalities, can be used to increase calorie burn, can be used to add 'in... read more

Do you let your boot campers out of your sight?

4 Answers | Asked by Susan D'Alonzo 8 days ago

Answered by LaRue Cook 7 days ago

Hi Susan. Not only does this not seem particularly safe, it could also be classified as negligent by some - depending u... read more

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I am 59 and gain weight with anything over 1200 calories. I work out very strenuously 5 to 7 days a week for 30 mins. My shape i

Hi Debbie. Having worked with many overweight/obese women clients, I would highly recommend starting with a consultatio... read more

Scale Not Budging!

Hi Terri. The weight WILL eventually start coming off if indeed all is how you've described! But, I would completely f... read more

Is resistance training a matter of being gifted or having good genes?

Hi Leondro. I'm not sure that I understand your question? Can you explain? Resistance training is a form of exercise ... read more

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